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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1921

Page

6

East High Tris Tigers Lose Tight Cedar Falls Bout

Cedar Falls defeated East High 32 to 11 at East High Gym. Dean sparked Cedar Falls with five last-half baskets while Howrey drew tight defense, and Kaltenback denied many East High attempts. Captain Ross led Cedar Falls with strong work and Shillinglaw provided solid support.

Howrey Cedar Falls How‘rey Kaltenback Ross Shillingdaw Willard Amgrews Cen Ter Law Batley Carstofferson Wiard Caristofferson Shearer Miler Gailex Dean Scripture Andrews Jack North Des Moines

Hawkeyes defeat Purdue 29 to 15 on home floor

Iowa wins a fierce basketball contest at home over Purdue 29 to 15. Shimek shines with critical three baskets in the final minutes, and Hawkeyes overcome an early Purdue lead after a second half lineup change by Coach Ashmore.

Purdue Hawkeyes Towa City Towa Shimek Hawkeye Boilermakers Ashmore McGovner Hawkeyss

Oldtime Fighter Jimmy Ryan Illing Under Care

Associated Press reports middleweight star Jimmy Ryan, famed in bare-knuckle days, is seriously ill in a Philadelphia hospital. A blood transfusion appeal is issued to save his life. His last Philadelphia appearance was with Domnick McAffrey about 16 years ago, and he once drew with Jack Dempsey in 190? and later lost to him in 4 rounds.

Associated Press Philadelphia Jimmy Ryan Ryan Domick McAffrey Jack Dempsey

Ignorant Essays on Babies by J P McBOOT

A comic essay critiques babies and parenting, noting babies lack teeth and eyebrows, cannot choose parents, and require names for billing. It riffs on naming trends and brands, imagining playful, satirical observations about infant life and parental quirks.

State College Wins Track Meet in Iowa Triangular

Iowa State College edged Drake and Grinnell to win the indoor track meet in Ames with 724 points. Paige of Ames led individual scoring with eight points while Ames also swept several field and sprint events, with Drake and Grinnell placing second and third respectively.

State College Drake Grinnell Ames Iowa_ State college Paige Bord and Frevers Shotnut Shearer Drke Schultz Bentoett Boyd Fred Erickson Emen Winsel Graham Amés Bierbaum Irwin Ames Feike Paula Byers McCannan Pohlman Jamensed van Dorn Barthelt Vans Patterson Webb Frevert Voigler Hirdies Tiemen Wingel Brown Lang Armes Walters Moore Higgins

Hawkeye Matmen Edge Illini In Conference Bout

Iowa wrestling defeated Illinois 30 to 12 on February 21 as each weight class produced wins by decision or fall. Sweany of Iowa pinned Chou, Jensen beat Smith, Esslinger, White and Hunter earned victories for Iowa with decisive moves and falls.

University of One University of Tllinois Iit Vana Towa Frostrum CiHnois Sweenty Chou Linois Jensen Ulingis Smith Lowa Esslinger Scott Lows White Meyer Hunter Iowa Burness Illiress Rody Chancery

Joie Ray Wins International 2000-Meter Race at Guaranty Club

At Madison Square Garden on February 2, Joie Ray of the Tilingis A. C. Chicago defeated Corporal Josef Guillemot of France in the international 2000 meter special race. Ray led most of the distance and won by 35 yards as Walter Higgins and John Romig followed in order. Guillemot, hampered by a right foot injury, finished fourth.

Madison Square Garden Joie Ray Tilingis A. C Chicago America Guaranty Club Josef Guillemot France Guillemot Ray Walter Higgins Columbus John J. Romig Higgins Romig

Two More Home Games Slated for Teachers

Cedar Falls Feb. 21 State Teachers college basketball coach Ivan Doseff announced two more home games this season. Dubuque University will play here Feb. 25 and Buena Vista visits March 3. Old Gold and Purple fans had hoped the Iowa Wesleyan game would be final, but Doseff secured extra dates.

Cedar Falls State Teachers College Ivan Dosefi Dubuque University Buena Vista Old Gold and Purple Iowa Wesleyan Doseff

Jack Britton Called Modern Napoleon of the Ring

Ed Hughes notes Jack Britton at 35 as a boxing marvel in the Queensterry realm. He weighs his rivalry with Ted Lewis, recalling past champions who thrived young but faded with age. Britton’s sustained form defies typical aging in the sport and echoes the era’s hard living myths.

Jack Britton Napoleon of the Ring ED Hughes Queensterry Napoleon Ted Lewis Britton Ighters Robert Fitzsimmons Jess Willard Willard Dempsey Fitz

Oldtime Legislator Visits Iowa Assembly Fight on Capitol Vote Recalled

Des Moines reports longtime Sioux City attorney Consant RR Marks, 50 years after backing Iowa’s state house, visited the general assembly and spoke. His recall described city rivalries and opposition to a capitol, with a late vote tie and a walker found near the river before the final roll call.

Des Moines Consant RR Marks Sioux City State House General Assembly Iowa

Manchester Defeats Mount Vernon High in Hard Battle

Manchester high school edged Mount Vernon high 27 to 19 on Friday night at Manchester floor. The visitors led early but the home team surged late in the first half and dominated the second, extending their unbeaten streak this season. A curtain raiser featured a local freshman team from Greeley.

Manchester Mount Vernon High School Sever Ae Manchester Boys Greeley

Tips on Revolver Ammunition and Rifle Maintenance

A reader asks about metal pointed bullets and penetration. Experts note bullets may penetrate slightly better but cost is rarely justified. Cleaning frequency depends on ammunition and weather. black powder 22s need cleaning every 16 to 20 shots, smokeless power reduces cleaning during a hot dry day. Groove count in rifle barrels does not affect accuracy if twist is correct. A minute of angle at 200 yards equals about 2.9 inches. Methods to check revolver cylinder timing include cocking the hammer and inspecting the firing pin hole for proper alignment.

Cutiura Gobbles HI. S. Wausau Wis. A Frederick D. E.R Portland Ore Muzale

College basketball scores and results across multiple teams

The page lists numerous college and high school basketball results across many teams including Campion over Columbia 24 to 12, Missouri over Drake 26 to 20, Indiana 4 Colorado Mines 39 to 31, Ohio State 31 Chicago 30, and Nebraska 39 Notre Dame 21 among others. Several girls and prep games are noted with varied scores across Cedar Rapids Spirit Lake Stuart Avoca Ogden Boone Marshalltown Mason City Fort Dodge and more.

Nebraska Notre Dame Coe Carleton Kansas Aggies Kansas Missouri Drake Des Moines Catholic Academy Acres Heart of Fort van Meter D. CC Lombard Ambrose Grenwood Manchester Mount Vernon Parkersburg Cedar Falls Mason City Eagle Grove & Siprit Lake Manson Logan Pisenn Red Oak Creston Cedar Rapids St. Ambrose Grundy Center Rainbeek Jefferson Storm Lake Indianola Ames Cherokee Milford Newton Oskaloosa Fairfield Muscatine Gladbrook Hubbard Mount Pleasant Ottumwa Lime Springs Luther Town City Quinton Charles City New Hampton Algona Fort Didge Hampton Clarion Clarksylle Independents Mason City Business College

Lenox College Hosts Week of Basketball Tourney Action

Lenox College broadcasts a week of basketball with 28 games across the state leagues and a three day high school tourney at Hopkinton. Ames travels to Grinnell while Drake faces Simpson in Indianola. Des Moines U visits Morningside and Buena Vista. Iowa hosts Indiana in two Big Ten games.

Indiana Iowa U. Dakota Morningside Wisconsin Ohio State Dev Ames Grinnell Ion Luther Cornell Dubuque South Dakota Purdue Tindis Chicago Minnesota Lenox College High Erelay Lenox College Drake Simpson Missouri Kansas Cocurt Knox Columbia Colgate Nebraska Des Moines Campion A. Des. Moines Morningside Lenox College State Missouri Valley Conference Bis Hopkinton Lawrence Indianola Des, Moines Buena Vista Towa Iowa City Bloomington Hoosiers Hawkeyes Ilinois Michigan Northwestern Drake-Simpson Ames-Grinnell Coe Teachers

Upper Iowa Suffers Opening Loss to Teachers in Fayette

In Fayette on February 21 Upper Iowa University opened with a 25 to 10 defeat as the Teachers trounced the home five. Key scorers included D Harshbarger and McKinstry leading the Teachers with several field baskets and free throws while Red Learn topped Upper Iowa with solid center play. Referee Wilson from Lenox officiated.

Fayette Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa D. Harshbarger McKinstry Porter Whitford Red Learn Allen Summery Teacher's iHarshbarger D. Harshberger Forbes

Iowa State College to Host First Iowa High School Tennis Tourney

Ames Iowa Feb 21 The first state high school tennis championship will be played at Iowa State College May 13 at the invitation of the college athletic department. The event will precede the interscholastic track and field meet. CO W Mayser director of athletics says the goal is to give high school players a chance to determine the state champion.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College CO. W. Mayser Towa State College

Children receive toys and schoolroom equipment

Heads of public welfare civic improvement retail trade industries publicity and information and other commissions plan 1921 actions. Children are supplied with tennis and basketball gear and indoor toys. A bed phonograph with 15 records was bought. About $300 will remain to buy essentials and clothing for the hospital for six months.

C. M. Wray Noah Falk C. L. Hartinger S. J o_A H- Gaberty Livestock Improvement

States Rowing Meet At Grand Rapids Announces Winners

Report covers the annual States Rowing event in Grand Rapids from July 8 to 10. Kansas City’s Barry Snyder wins the international wingshot title as competition concludes. G. Gray of Milwaukee is elected vice president of the Elks National Bowling tournament in Toledo.

Grand Rapids Kansas City Barry Snyder Toledo TL .G. Gray Milwaukee The

Christmas Fund for Crippled Children Ends at Iowa City

The Christmas fund for sick and crippled children at the University of Iowa’s children’s hospital has concluded. Last gifts were purchased after donors requested specific items, with purchases delayed to meet the children’s greatest needs. Mrs. Charlotte Eastman, who led the celebration, is now carrying out final arrangements.

Iowa City Ja.j Children's Hospital University of Iowa

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