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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1924

Page

6

All Boxers Here Foy Card at Waterloo Theatre Tomorrow

Blue meets even weight in the middleweight clash at Waterloo Theatre tomorrow night. Earl Blue and Moore arrive amid rivalry between Potts and Gibbons as promoters seek a Malone bout and Strong predicts Moore can upset Blue. Everett Strong travels with Moore, touting Moore’s experience and aims to KO Blue, while local favorite Albert Knipp prepares for a cleanout bid as Everet Strong forecasts a hard bout in Waterloo.

TER Waterloo Iowa Waterloo Theatre Earl Blue Stark Moore Saint Depot Messrs Potts and Gibbons Gyimhusinins Pharties Blue Moore Bivorak Marl Morpheus Mike Gibbons St. Paul Everett Strong Alberti Knipp Minneapolis Strong Albert Joe Poits Mark Collins Mid Callins

Nuss Bout Cancelled and Iowa Basketball Patchwork

Hawkeye-Fuls Jimmy Nuss has another bout cancelled as Cy Perkins was to weigh two pounds over for a clash in Des Moines Friday. Sid Locklyn was not in the mood for a fight with Jimmy Ryan, while Chick Mattick at Ottumwa eyes his Cardinal vets and contemplates surplus players. Lindner, Gardner, Armstrong, and Vernad Guyot surface in shifting moves. Marshalltown faces Mike Sexton’s heavy schedule, Dubuque’s Lindner options, and Rock Island elects 25 directors amid hopeful finances. Joe Sansone joins Waterloo Independent, Bol Potter nears action, and Cedar Falls hosts a key Iowa cage clash amid strong student turnout.

Jimmy Nuss Cy Perkins Nuss Des Moines Jimmy Ryan Sid Locklyn Jimary Sid Chick Mattick Ottumwa Cardinal Lefty Bicher California Boys Mattick

Intercollegiate Track Winners and Boxing Results

Reported results show athletes earning spots for finals at Harvard stadium Boston. Notable matches include Jack Delmets defeating Tommy Loughran in middleweight and Philadelm Har' Prieiman winning by decision over Bobby Lar Vhiktdeli ne Fork-Rhe idstrin. A bantamweight bout between York and Towards Younsstorn ended without a decision.

Aotema Harvard Stadium Boston Jack Delmets Tommy Loughran Philadelm Har’ Prieiman Cierro Lightweist Bobby Lar Nexiound York Bantamweinlu Danny Younsstorn Artonia Wid Columinis Milwaukee Bud Tiaute Flash Rho Milla Hiesato Kane Chivags Trek Havetic Miantapolis

Samar Bohne seeks legal name change to Sammy Cohen

San Francisco February 20 a petition seeks to confer the surname Bohne on Sammy Cohen born as Sammy Colon in his legal name. The request asks the court to recognize Bohne as his official surname in all records and documents.

Sammy Cohen Sammy Bohne Sant Francisco Cal Bohne Cincinnati Busin San Francisco Oandilows Sammy Colon Daparters, the Petitions Skete Pacific Coast

Miss Hollins Wins Pebble Beach Tourney at Del Monte

Biel Montes Cal Feb 20 The Pebble Beach women’s golf tournament concluded after five days of fierce play. Miss Marion Hollins of Westbrook Long Island Golf Club defeated Mary Browne Los Angeles 5 up and 4 to play in the final to claim the title. Hollins, the former national champion, overcame a strong field described as the west’s best ever.

Biel Montes Cal Marion Hollins Westbrook Long Island Mary KR Browne Los Angeles

Intramural Basketball Reports From West High

One hundred ten teams competed in West High intramurals, with West High Lions No. 1 winning three straight and Kiwanis No. 1 also taking three. Division A and B standings are listed with teams captains and scores as the season advances toward late February and March sectional play.

Aheys Iasl DARNE Lions Kiwanis No. 1 Kiwanis No Ralph Sarff Tn Mugrtfon Rotary No Sarff Rotary G. Shoemaker Hoxie Ansteldts Brownlis Stevenson Hurries AG Harlison Tere Otala Ycivanis Burr McMarlane O'Harrowson Potas Xiwai Cap- Welgeltains Bragden - Lass A. RR Millar W. T Martini RY Wyant Seree Reese Sweitzer A. McMahane Thode Potter Kisanis Kisania

Cumberland Invites Dempsey Villa Fight Bid From Cumberland Md

Cumberland Maryland urges promotion of a Dempsey Villa heavyweight championship bout through John Snider backed by the local Chamber of Commerce and civic leaders. He touts governing officials approval and cites Cumberland as ideal, citing proximity to major cities and potential promotion by Tex Rickard.

Davis J. Walsh New York Cumberland Barbara Frieichie Stonewall Jackson Dempsey-Villa John Snider John Tex Rickard Enterprise Dempsey Firpo

Iowa Five Meets Illinois in First Scrap Since 1913

Iowa City Feb 20 After ending a losing streak Iowa beats Chicago last weekend and prepares for a Friday clash with Illinois in Iowa City. This is the first Iowa Illinois meeting this season and the first since 1913. The Hawkeyes and Illini sit tied for eighth with two wins and four losses. Captain Laude leads a strong defense and rising offense in a 21 to 13 win over Chicago, signaling Iowa’s improved form behind Laude Jensen and Duhm.

Iowa City Chicago University of Iowa Illinois Hawkeyes Wiins Maroons Laude Towa Jense Jensen Hicks Duhm

Mrs Mallory Mallory Named On Norway Tennis Team

Paris February 20 Mrs Mallory former American tennis champion was listed by the French Olympic committee as a competitor for Norway in the 1924 games. Because she played for Norway in 1912 and is by marriage a U.S. citizen, she cannot play for the United States and is eligible for Norway due to birth in Norway.

Paris Mallory Norway United States

Cyclone Matmen to Meet Kansas Team Thursday

Iowa State College wrestlers under Coach Oto Otopalik will face Kansas University in Lawrence on Thursday night before heading to Rolla Missouri for a meet with the Rolla A Mines team. The travel roster includes Dervey 126, Kurtz 125, Epperty 185, Johnson 145, Prunty 158, P lard 175 and Anderson heavyweight. Johnson to wrestle intercollegiate debut Thursday. Also, plans for a Notre Dame boxing match tied to the Missouri Valley wrestling tournament at Ames in March were announced.

Amas Otopalik Iowa State College Kansas University Lawrence Rolla Rolla ‘Shoe] of Mines Dervey Kurtz Epperty Johnson Prunty Plard Anderson Michigan Gach Otopalik tAmes iNotre Dame

Iowa U Baseball Opens Camp With Locke Leading Session

Iowa begins its campaign to build a new baseball nine as all battery candidates report to Captain Gordon C. Locke for the first indoor session at the armory. The athletic department adds batting cages and practice will continue through the basketball season with Sam Barty taking over drills afterward.

Iowa City Iowa Gordon C. Locke Locke Sam Barty Barry Duhm Hawkeyes Chicago

State basketball meets begin this weekend in Des Moines

Des Moines on February 20 reports a busy weekend with many state meets. The Des Moines A A F hosts senior and junior teams at the YMCA Friday and Saturday, Dallas Center hosts boys high school event, Lenox College hosts high school boys Thursday and Friday, Palo Alto county hosts boys and girls, and Tanner county hosts boys Friday and Saturday as well. Giants depart for Sarasota for spring training with Rosy Ryan and Rosner leading the advance guard ahead of camp start March 1.

Des Moines Des Moines A. A. F Dallas Center Lenox College Ion Palo Alto County Emmetsburg Tanner County Giants New York William “Rosy” Ryan Wahler Rosner Bronx Sarasota Fia

Iowa Falls Wrestlers Top Dows in Dual Meet Action

In Iowa Falls high school events, the Iowa Falls squad defeated Dows 14 to 8 in a nine weight classes dual. Akers and Shirts posted decisions for Iowa Falls, Rideout and Stotzer scored for Town Falls, while G Stotzer and Hoftisomer earned decisive wins. Carpenter and Hilton wrestled to a draw, and the Iowa Falls cage team beat Eldora’s training school 19 to 6. Both cities’ teams plan Belmont trips for future boys and girls contests.

Iowa Falls Dows J Akers Schweigger Rideout Town Falls Harold Stotzer Knox G Stotzer Walton Hoftisomer Dons Leonard Carpenter Hilton Dows Iowa Walls High School Eldora Tve Belmond

Broadside Fired at Rickard in Dempsey Firpo Row

Tex Rickard, New York boxing promoter, denied charges by Tom O Rourke that he funneled 135000 dollars of Dempsey Firpo fight tickets to speculators. Rickard said only 428 and 15 dollar seats remained and were hardest to sell. O Rourke, linked to Polo Grounds club, testified before a legislative committee claiming the tickets were diverted.

sBy United Press New York Tex Rickard Albany Tom O'Rourke Baxing Rickard Taft O'Rourke Polo Grounds Boxing Commission Hsad O’rourke Commission

Eddie Collins May Manage White Sox If Chance Unable

Eddie Collins, captain of the Chicago Americans, could become manager if Frank Chance, named manager, cannot return with his contract due to illness at his Pacific coast home. Reports circulated after denials by club officials and rumors about Collins’s status. Collins arrived in Chicago, met with team officials, and discussions continued late last night.

Chicago Eddie Collins Chicago Americans Frank Chance Pacific Coast Charles A. Comiskey Collins

Firpo Walls Bout in Doubt After Ultimatum

New York, Feb. 20. A syndicate meeting to promote the Firpo Walls heavyweight bout will affect the negotiations. Firpo demands 50,000 credited before week’s end, with 100,000 more after landing. Raymond, the syndicate spokesman, notes a possible postponement as Firpo’s terms shift regarding pre fight and gate receipts.

Associated Press New York Luis Angel Firpo Harry Walls Lew Raymond Firpo Raymond

Ames Prep Mat Joust Draws 20 Teams in Iowa Meet

Ames hosts the fourth annual Town State hosts invitational high school wrestling meet with 20 teams entered including Marshalltown and Ottumwa. Other entrants are Decorah Charles City Cherokee Aksaloosa Schleswig Garden Grove Iowa Falls Fort Dodge Fonda Gaolden Mason City Blis worth Gillette Grove Cresco Boone Marshalltown Ames Council Bluffs Eldora and Ottumwa. Dysart tops Hudson 52 to 22 as Dysart pulls away after a 21 to 14 halftime.

Ames Marshalltown High Tawa University Ottumwa Iowa Falls Marshalltown Decorah Charles City Cherokee Askaloosa Schleswig Garden Grove Fort Dodge Fonda Gaolden Mason City Blisworth Gillette Grove Cresco Boone Council Bluffs Eldora

Upsets Narrow Lead in East High Sunday School Basketball

At East High last night two of the four first place Intermediate division teams fell from the title race in dramatic upsets. First Baptist beat Bit Presbyterian 12 to 11 and Grace M B lost to First Baptist 14 to 12, while Walnut Street Baptist and United Brethren remain atop the standings with 10 wins and 2 losses. Other results included Westminster Presbyterian edging Linden M E 13 to 12 and Central Christian defeated by United Brethren 16 to 12. Packed crowd watched the tight games.

East High Bit Presbyterian First BM. BE. Cagers Sip Tuck Grace M. B First Baptist Walnut Street Baptist United Brathfen Baptists Caime Burton Avenue Baptist United Brethren Central Christian St. Paul's M. E Calgary Evangelical Christ Episcopal First Evangelical Westminster Presbyterian Dove Linden M. E Iight Walnut St. Baptist Sete United Brethren First Presbyerie Graca St. Pauls Eirat Ba Fist Linden Hh Calvary Bae First Evangelical Bieta Ee Hablarist Scopal Westminister Pres

Independent Five Plays Co D Team at YM Tonight

Waterloo Independent basketball team, favored to represent the city in the amateur district YM tournament, faces Co A, second challenger tonight at the Y M C A. Co D, a national guard unit, is the opponent in a likely close, speedy scrap after a tough win over the Pirates last Saturday. The doubleheader begins at 7 o'clock with First Baptist vs First M E Juniors.

Waterloo Y. M. Co Co. D National Guard Pirates First Baptist First M. E

Gophers and Ames in Dual Saturday

Iowa State College track threats loom as Minnesota makes a strong bid for a decisive dual meet this Saturday at State Gym. Fleming and Buck may miss the Pioneer clash. Mayer Mounce and Meyers clash with a Gopher shot putter near 42 feet. Martineau tops sprint and hurdle events. Towler returns after Drake relays high marks.

Ames Iowa State College Pioneers Minnesota Gophers Fleming Buck Pioneer Mayer Mounce Meyers Grinnell Martineau Towler

Eldora Plans Semipro Baseball Team 1924

Eldora Iowa February 20 A 10 man board of directors was chosen to run a semipro team for 1924 with G H Wisner named manager and Harry Moser secretary treasurer. Games to begin about June 1. Funding secured to support the club and keep Eldora on the map as an A-1 team.

Eldora G. H. Wisner California Harry Moser

Police rule out bare knees of girl cagers in Covington

Covington Ky Feb 20 Saturday night the Lillieford school girls basketball team from Cincinnati appeared in Covington at a gym wearing uniforms deemed too revealing by police. Officers ordered them to cover bare knees or leave. The players changed into street dress and returned home after the incident.

Covington Lillieford School Cincinnati

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Jack Malone Jock Malone Mark Moore Malone London Jock Roland Todd John Gass Meer Blue Goss George McManus Mrnus Sorre Day Ross Semuice Inc Danny Gardner Johnny Armstrong Dubuque Wenager Lindner Dubuque Armstrong Vernad Guyot Nokomis Jim Delaney Mike Sexton Rock Island Mets T. Brown Preston Gray Joe Sansone Waterloo Independent West High Ralph Sarfl Bol Potter Marshal Kewy Fripen Cedar Falls Upper Town Sport Suaimary Midwest Arieton Amy Torney Coe - Millikin Monmouth Miss Hollins Pebble Beach del Monte Boys of West Hign Civic League Cumberland, Md Dempsey Wills Snider Ritchie Cumberland Chamber of Commerce Toto Madison Square Garden Richard Toledo Snidar Gov Qam Vuanesmauu Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh Sight Cleveland Sete Ag As Er Tere Ree Gar Molla Mallory Cyclone Matmen Kansas Iowa U Baseball Aspirants Report Owa Dows Grapplers White Sox Chance Sloan Ames Prep Dysart Hudson Dysart High Independent Five Y. M Gophers and Wm.Penn Albert Knipp
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