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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1921

Page

9

Teachers Defeat Wesleyans 20 to 0 in Fast Basketball Date

The Teachers routed Wesleyans 20 to 0 with a stifling five man defense and swift inside scoring. James Forbes McKinstry and D Harshbarger sparked the attack while Craver Miljer Buck and Yohum led Wesleyan’s efforts. Referee Yuill Coe officiated as substitutions shifted momentum in the second half.

Ceder Falix Wesleyan Iowa West Jtewan Harshbarger James Forbes McKinstry M. Harsh-i Parger D. Harshbarger Porter Ferries McHinstry M. Harshbarger Town Wesleyan Craver Mil Jer Buck Yohum Miller Harsh’ R Barshbarger Ferbes Jamas Dharsh

Stars of Golfdom Set for Open Championship July 18 21

Washington February report notes top professionals and amateurs will compete for the national open at Columbia Country Club July 18 to 21. British entrants include Ted Hay George Duncan Abe Stitchell with other leading Britons. U S contenders feature Hagen Barnes Hutchinson and many others. The course is praised by Vardon and Ray as America’s leading layout at 6609 yards with precision required on all holes.

Washington D. C United States Columbia Country Club United States Golf Association Royal and Ancient Association of Great Britain United Kingdom Ted. Hay Oxhey England Toledo George Duncan Abe Stitchell Hagen Barnes Hutchinson Ted Ray Vardon Ray America

Hughes wins 150 target interstate trapshoot title

Frank Hughes of Mobridge South Dakota defeats fellow professionals Hillam and Arie in the seventeenth annual interstate trapshoot in Kansas City Missouri. Hillam posts 248 but loses to amateur William Buos. Jewell takes second with 140 and Waggozuer third with 128. Wheeler from Pawhuska Oklahoma reports an amateur wing event cup victory.

Kansas City Frank Hughes Mobridge S. D Artam St. Louis Hughes H& Other Hillam William Uoos Jewell Ll Waggozuer Diller Neb Mark Arie Champeign E. C. Wheeler Pawhuska Okla D. B. Dickinses

Iowa Homecoming Set For October Fifteenth

Iowa City fixes homecoming for October 15 to boost attendance and weather conditions for the parade and game. Officials anticipate heavy crowds since the date coincides with the football schedule and may increase turnout versus train travel when roads improve.

Daly Signs as DMPTRE in American Assn

Cornelia Daly signs as part of the American Association umpire staff under President Thomas J. Hicker. Daly begins duties for the 142% season after officiating in the Western Canada League last season and previously in the Western Central and International leagues.

Daly American Assn Mrassy Chicago Cornelia Daly Thomas J. Hicker Finins Weason

Ignorant Essays on Cafeteria Dinner Debate

A comic exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Doveleigh about dining options. He prefers quick cafeteria meals and she laments the lack of a fine restaurant, while both express stubborn opinions on spending and comfort. Copyright 1981 Associated Editors.

Doveleigh Mr. Doveleigh Amy Cafe Weria Picie Associated Editors

Jack Johnson Sees Ditnach as Ring Champion

United Press reports Jack Johnson, former world champion, states in a letter to boxing manager A. L. Lippe that he plans a return to the ring. He asserts he can beat Joe Dempsey era fighters and other contenders, claiming power and readiness to prove himself to the public.

Jack Johnson Jack Ditnach United Press New York Jack Dewpsey A. L. Lippe Dempseys Wills TNT Iecannot Jack Dempsey

National Interscholastic Basketball Championship in Chicago

National interscholastic basketball championship set for the University of Chicago from March 1 to 12. Teams from across the nation enter on record performance basis, with selection based on comparative records. Last year twenty four quintets from eleven states competed, with Crawfordsville, Indiana, the champions.

United Press Chicago University of Chicago Crawfordsville Ind

London paper urges uniform rules for international golf

The Daily commends Royal and Ancient Golf Club and American observers for backing an international project to standardize rules. The proposal aims to create a neat, complete system benefiting the sport through unified governance and fair play across nations.

London the Daily Royal Apa Golf Club Tiniferaing Dave Concei 5

Paddock to Enter Dash in Drake Relay

Charles W Paddock is slated to run the dash for the Drake Relay team. The promising sprinter from California is expected to compete, with strong emphasis on his speed.

Cubs Set Strict Training Pace in California Camp

Cubs manager Johnny Evers announced a two a day conditioning plan in southern California for all players except a few veterans. Breakfast at nine, three hours of practice plus extra for recruits, and an evening session will shape the routine to prevent overweight before the season opener. The full squad will begin practice at Tournament Field in Pasadena.

Associated Press Chicago Twao Racale Chicago Cubs California Johnny Evers Evers Alexander Vaughn Giaren Tournament Field Pasaena

Seven French runners set for Penn relay carnival

Seven athletes from top French universities will compete at the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival at Franklin Field on April 29. The team includes a 1 mile relay unit and a four man squad with Maurice Deveaux and Andre Quarchampion France to lead entries from France’s Olympic squad.

Penn University Ager Owe Reiny Philadelphia France Olympic Pennsylvania Cay Franklin Field Wutletic Anihortics George Anure Gasten Fer Naurice Mezeers Maurice Delvart Devaux Andre Ant- Meresry Delig Deveaux Qaatter Antwerp Denys Betten Gateriots

Iowa and Nebraska Billiard Players Start Meet Monday

Iowa and Nebraska billiard players begin a cross state meet in Des Moines with class games and exhibitions. Omaha and Des Moines venues host matches and examinations, featuring players such as Wilson Pots Durocher Worheis and Tortenko among others as events run daily next week.

Iowa Nebraska Hleat Locust Omaha

New Records in Athletics Signal a New Era

William J. Brigham former Harvard star and track supervisor says many long standing records were broken last year and more may fall. Daniel J. Kelly credits state physical training laws and better instructors for the rise in track performance with younger athletes learning fundamentals earlier.

Tlenry L. Farrell United Press New York Feb William J. Brigham Harvard Stow Univer Daniel J. Kelly

Dubuque Trapper Claims Five Grey Wolf Bounty

Five grey wolf pelts brought to the county auditor's office in Dubuque claim a bounty of 5 dollars per pelt by trapper B. Van Sickle. He says he trapped the wolves since December, marking the first and largest catch this year in a region where the animals are reported extinct.

Associated Press Dubuque B. van Sickle

High School Track Meet Set for University of Iowa May 7

Iowa high school athletes are invited to the thirteenth annual interscholastic track meet at the University of Iowa on May 7. The university board fixed the date during the Iowa Northwestern track weekend. Preliminaries occur Saturday morning with finals in the afternoon, aligned with the Iowa Northwestern events.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa University Iowa-Northwestern

Grinnell Gridders Boosted by Track Team Hope in Ames Meet

Grinnell. Iowa, Feb. 1. With Ames triangular tryouts complete Coach Huff announces entries for tomorrow's indoor track meet. Fallin runs the 220 and 441 yards. Wright and Lesright in the 100. Finsel in hurdles and jumps. four men to run the mile relay. Vogler brothers in the 220. Daugherty Inglis and Richards in the mile. Grinnell's squad, though inked with basketball players, shows improved prospects and confidence for Saturday.

Grinnell Ames Huff Altho Hutt Fallin Ash Wright Lesright Finsel Hull

Huggins Reverses Plan On Training Camp Move

New York report says manager Minter Hugging of the Waskees abandoned New Orleans as a training camp site. A shift to Shreveport is noted after earlier doubts about New Orleans products and crowd appeal for the athletes.

New York Minter Hugging Waskees New Orleans Jnne Shreveport Ensen

Town School Head Leaves Classroom for Ball Diamond

Chicago reports P. Jorgensen former superintendent of Guttenberg public schools will sign with the Chicago White Sox. He leaves his post in late February to join Waxahachie camp as part of the battery. Jorgensen, 5 ft 9 in, 155 lb, bats both hands and throws right.

Associated Press Chicago P. Jorgensen Public Guttenberg Jorgensen Chicago White Sox Waxahachie Tex Lusk Wis Kimballton Teachers College Cedar Falls Ackrey Kimballttown Milwaukee American Association

Fulton to Fight Johnson After Jail Release in Havana Bout

New York reports Fulton and Jack Johnson signed for a Havana bout as soon as Fulton is released from prison. Fulton is also set to meet Sam Verner in Denver. O Rourke, Fulton’s manager, says he will avoid white boxers.

New York Freq Fulton Jack Johnson Havana Yenworth Fulton Sam MeeVer Denver Tom O'Rourke

Cornell Seconds Unable To Hold Iowa Wesleyans

Mount Vernon Iowa February 1 Iowa Wesleyan staged a late comeback to defeat Cornell second team 29 24 after the subs were pressed into action in the middle of the second half Wesleyan captain Buck and Carver led the scoring with Carver totaling 18 points 17 in the second half Des and Ensign contributed for Cornell as the regulars could not finish strong in the extra five minutes

Mount Vernon Cornell Iowa Wesleyan Finger Carver Ensign Corneil Des Cornelljians Wesleyan

West High and East High Clash Weekend Schedule

West High faces Marshalltown on their floor tonight while Cedar Falls hosts East High tomorrow night. Teachers meet Upper Iowa University in Fayette tomorrow. Black Hawk county teams prepare for key battles with enhancing interest as Des Moines writer Jack North plans coverage.

West High Marshalltown Cedar Falls East High Nashue Upper Iowa University Fayette Black Hawk Country East High Gymnasium Cedar Rapids Jack North Des Moines

Chicago Cubs Schedule Preseason West Coast Training Trip

The Chicago Cubs have booked 25 preseason games with a chance of two more, announced by president William Vesch. The squad will depart Chicago March 3 for training on the Pacific coast and arrive in Pasadena, California, March 6.

Associated Press Chicago William Vesch Pacific Coast Pasadena Cal

Ames Rifle Team Defeats Maine in Intercollegiate Match

Iowa State’s rifle team edged the University of Maine 402 to 360 in a second intercollegiate match this week, following a win over Harvard. The report notes the strong showing from coach track and mentions signed players and the team’s completeness for the year.

Ames. Ja Iowa State University of Maine University of Harvard Indianola Philadelphia Letio Peat Tilly” Walker Methodist College Philadelphia Ameri Cans Mack Sintons Simpson Ida Grove High School Jawa University Junior High Our Lady of Victory Academy Kipping Meahl Sullivan White

Waterloo Schools Invited to Cornell for Basket Joust

The Honor G club of Cornell invites top high school teams from this region to a major two dept basketball tournament in the alumni gymnasium. Class A includes larger schools like Boone Cedar Rapids Waterloo east and west Marshalltown Newton with intense competition. Class B also drawn by strong entries, while the C club plans events for the visiting players on March 19 11 and 1.

Mount Vernon Cornell Boone Cedar Rapids Waterloo Marshalltown Newton Springville

American League to Maintain Nine Umpires in 1921

The American League will employ nine umpires in 1921 per President B B Johnson. Frank Wilson is likely to join, coming from the Western league. The plan calls for two arbiters per game with one reliever, alongside eight other staffers: William Evans Ollie Chill Clarence Owens William Dineen Thomas Connolly George Moriarity George Hildebrand and Richard Naliiv.

Associated Press Chicago Johnson Frank Wilson William Evans Ollie Chill Clarence Owens William Dineen Thomas Connolly George Moriarity George Hildebrand Richard Naliiv

Sacred Heart Beats East Tigers In 18 to 11 Game

Sacred Heart defeated East Tigers 18 to 11 at Sacred Heart gymnasium last night. Sacred Heart featured a strong quintet with Gorman Collins and Connolly leading the offense while Blitsch scored eight of East Side Tigers 11 points.

East Side Tigers Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Gymnasium Gorman Collins Connolly Blitsch Tiger

Walker-Soiris Der Goon to Headline Sioux City Elks Card

Feb 28 in Sioux City features heavyweights Huch Walker of Kansas City and Andy Schmader of Omaha in the main bout promoted by Tommy Ryan. The Elks Club event is staged to entertain local boxing fans with a flagship match.

Walker-Soiris der Goon Sioux City Elks Card Tes Moines Huch Walker Kansas City Andy Schmader Omaha Elks Club Siouy City Tommy Ryan

Grove's Cold and Grin Tablets Ad Claim

An old Grove's advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as the first and original cold remedy urging readers to ensure they buy the genuine product at 30 cents.

Grove's Adveras

Hudson Loses to Waterloo Five in Close Battle

Hudson ia February 18. Waterloo Business College tops Hudson 23 to 21 after a seesaw struggle. Knight led the winners with six field goals while Gibson led Hudson with strong defense. Field baskets were split evenly and the game featured rough play with late fouls and tight defense.

Hudson Waterloo Business College Hudson Five Lécain Bruce Gates Business College Five Waterloo Independents Waterloo Sargent Knight Business College Himer Lawrence Burnham Forrester Gibson Hilmer Boardman Jan Frantz Borvaperts Cedar Fults

Martin and Brennan Set 15Round Madison Square Garden Bout

Bob Martin the West Virginian boxer meets Bill Brennan of Chicago in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. They will weigh in at 2 PM with Martin at about 185 pounds and Brennan near 190.

Associated Press New York Bob Martin Martin Brennen

Record Bowls 934 Five-Man Teams in Meet Opening

Buffalo reports 934 five-man teams entered the 21st American Bowling Congress tournament opening Feb 28. The previous record was 900 teams at Peoria last year. Doubles and singles entries are being tallied, with about 2,000 two-man teams and 4,000 individual entrants anticipated.

Buffalo American Bowling Congress Peoria

Wrestling bout ends with security guard dismissal

In Kansas City Ed Lewis defeated John Pesek with a headlock twice prompting police to guard his exit as the crowd heckled. In Boston H R Coffin proposed switching football games to plays rather than time periods claiming teams stall.

Associated Press Kansas City Lewis John Pesek Boston H.R. Coffin Harvarda

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