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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1929

Page

19

East and West Basketball Quintets Face Season Endings

East High meets New Hampton at 8 o clock while West High hosts University High of Jews City in a home doubleheader. Key players Lott and Douglas are out sick and sore eyed respectively, forcing Makeover to field Kolb Dotson Zegarac Christians and Gerber. West Bankers Skein brings Iowa City preps led by Blackmer against Charles City Hahn era rival, with Waite Templeton Moore and Gahagy Miller slated to start.

Waterloo New Hampton Makecover Kolb Dotson Zegarac Christians Gerber West High Jack Skein Iowa City Skein East High Leland Parkin Howard Scriptures John Delong Blackmer Charles City Hahn West Rosked Vinton Sarff Wold Waite and Templeton Moore Capt. Gahagy Homer Miller

Town Falls Man Takes Honors in Checker Tourney

In the Iowa state checker tournament held in Town Falls, Bittle of Town Falls led with 49 points while Dunning of Iowa Falls and Cook of Ocheyedan each had 45 and 41 respectively. Graettinger and Bigsby tied at 37. Lar W. Bittle was elected president E L Goss vice president and Adolph R Gilbert secretary treasurer.

Courier Special Service Falls Cook Ocheydan Bittle Town Falls Dunning Iowa Falls Graettinger Bigsby Estherville Gilbert

Cyclones Edge Cornhuskers in Nebraska Prep Duel

Ames based Cyclones led by Glenn Woods show peak form in final pre game scrimmage as Iowa State prepares to host Nebraska in State Gymnasium. Coach Louis Menze deploys Captain Lande and Ludweg with Woods at center and Hitch and Taylor at guards. Nebraska had previously defeated Iowa State in Lincoln while the Cyclones had topped Kansas State last week.

Courier Special Service Ames Glenn Woods Iowa State Cyclone University of Nebraska Louis Menze Lande Ludweg Woods Hitch Taylor Altho Nebraska Cyclones Linccolin Neb Kansas Aggies Aggies Nebraska

Rules Debate on New Out of Bounds Basketball Code

Witnesses at West High and Cedar Falls report the proposed out of bounds rule to end the tip off did not speed play or raise scoring. Coaches and players alike question future adoption while Dr Torrest C Aller notes a Chicago coaches meeting will decide.

West High School West Cedar Falls Ralph Sarit Army Torrest C Phog) Aller University of Kansas National Basketball Coaches’ Association Chicago Chicago University ER. M., Jr

Dupuis Team Tops Early Sled Derby Field

In Quebec on February 22, the Eastern International dogsled derby split the field for the second of three 100 mile laps. Frank Dupuis led after the first day with a 9 hours 22 minutes 42 seconds run. Leonhardt Seppala trailed by 3:29, Emile St Goddard, former winner, showed uncertain form as fattened dogs affected performance.

Quebec Frank Dupuis Leonhardt Seppalin Dupuis Seppalla Emile St. Goddard Iitle

Paulino and Christner Set For Massive Madison Square Garden Bout

New York Feb 23 Paulino the glove swallower and Christner the rubber man meet in 10 heavyweight bouts at Madison Square Garden. Paulino is the 7 to 6 betting favorite despite chin questions. Christner relies on distance punching and no true defense. The clash stands as a major draw in the arena of muscle and bravado with survivor logic guiding the semifinals.

Davis J. Walsh New York Paulina Madison Square Garden Miami Beach Pauline Christner Knute Hanson Sharkey Paulino Johnny Risko Godfrey von Porat Pantino Pau-ino Joe Gunn Bootblack

Walker and Willis Set For Coast Bout Hoy in San Francisco

San Francisco February 22 two lightweight punchers Mickey Walker from Massachusetts and Jack Willis of San Antonio Texas meet in a ten round middleweight bout. The fight aims to be a slugfest with high exchanges and potential title implications for the contenders.

San Francisco Mickey Walker Jack Wills San Antonio

Basketball Results From Regional Games

Oracaland 30 faced Towa So. Utilitiea 149 in a high scoring match. Bhaldon Junior college 40 trounced Boone Juni or collage 15. Columbia 24 defeated Le Crosas Teachers 17. Albin Junior collage 41 beat Osceola Junior college 2A. Boringfeld Southern Normal 43 overwhelmed Modl aon Eastern Normal 30. ions falls college 36 lost to Dakota Wess leyan 94. Far o Rivers Palla State Teachers 20. Eau: Olelve State Teachers 18.

Oracaland Towa Utilitiea Bhaldon Junior College Boone Columbia le Crosas Albin Osceola Junior College Boringfeld Southern Normal Modlaon Eastern Normal Ions Falls College Dakota Wessleyan Faro Rivers Palla Eau Olelve

Foxx at 21 Eyes Bright Future for Orioles?

A youthful Marylander named Foxx, turning 21 last August, sits poised for stardom with the Philadelphia Athletics. A five season veteran and slugging infielder now fronts a strong lineup, rumored to rival Babe Ruth in power while also dazzling on bases. The youngster, signed at 16, hit .328 in 118 games last season and is described as a versatile asset for Connie Mack.

Sly Foxx Babe Ruth

Mehl's Cagers Win Handy Victory Over Cascade

Mehl's Cagers led by F Wittsock with eight points defeated Cascade's St. Martin's High 22 to 10 after a prior loss Monday. Glass and Wittsock fueled the offense as O L V A controlled the game with smooth ball movement, while St Martin's Beithback and Roward battled for points in a low scoring contest.

Mehl Cagers Billy Mehl Our Lady of Victory Academy St. Martin's High Cascade Waterloo F. Wittsock Addiion Glass K. Wigtsack Houlihan Vases Wiltsoek Nenney O & Carrol Parrell Lesenete Renee St. Martin's Biithback Severeveves Lari Roward Dolkem

Des Moines Boxer Wins at Ottumwa

Des Moines cy weight Vale Falegano scored a two round knockout over Harry Goller of Kansas City in Ottumwa after a scheduled ten round bout last night. An overhand right to the jaw sent Goller to the mat for the count. In other bouts Jake Hunzinger of Burlington stopped Clarence Oawalt of Ottumwa in six rounds.

Ottumwa U.pi Vale ! Falegano Des Moines Harry Goller Kansas Ciy Goller Jake Hunzinger Burlington Clarente Oawalt

Frankie Stitts Nods Over Clarence Criger in Six Rounds

Frankie Stitts unseated Clarence Criger in a six round contest, earning the nod in a matchup featuring Otbuniwa and Muscntine. The result highlights Stitts's performance and decision by the judges.

Frankie Stitts Clarence Criger Muscntine

Yankees propose number names for players draw fire

By Al Demaree former pitcher for the New York Giants notes players will resist being numbered like football backs. Fans would chant old numbers instead of nicknames, and players prefer to be identified by names or nicknames rather than numbers.

AL Demaree New York Giants New York Yankees Young Bet

Purdue Eyes Big Ten Title Clash With Ohio State

Purdue travels to Columbus to face Ohio State as Michigan and Wisconsin contest the lead. A Purdue loss could end title hopes, while a win moves them toward second place behind Wisconsin. Wisconsin leads with seven wins, one defeat. Purdue and Michigan tied for second at six and two.

Chicago Ohio State Columbus Charles Stretch) Murphy Grogey Wisconsin Michigan Purdue Northwestern Iowa Illinois Indiana Minnesota Madison Towa City University of Town Justin Sam) Barry Ann Arbor Hawkeyes

Ohio State Trip Highlights Varsity Roster Notes

The team travels to Columbus to face Ohio State on Monday night with Captain Wilcox and Lecka at center and Twogood Nelson Rogge Spradling Plunkitt and Kinnan among the forwards. David Farrah Jebens Geneva Buards may join as reserves. Barry will start with Wilcox Twogood Nelson Farrah and Kinnan against the Wolverines.

Wenceslaus topples St Marys as Cedar Rapids triumphs

Cedar Rapids Ia Feb 22 Waterloos St Marys quintet suffered a 26 to 15 defeat at Cedar Rapids in a state championship race. The home team surged to a 12 to 6 halftime lead and held on as Wa terloos poor shooting 3 of 13 doomed them. Lasche and Quackenbush led Wa terloo while Zucker and Pisasiki starred for Cedar Rapids.

Courier Special Service Cedar Rapids Phil Laws St. Mary's Quintets Waterloo St. Wenceslaus St. Patrick Lasche Quackenbush Zacker Pisasiki St.Mary's Bulenth Seareetas O'Connor Aweil Mullen Eoossee Koukouski Wahl Wenceslaus Zucker Rf Zack Blewart Mathias Pisnasigs Matper Cornell

Loughran Set for Windy City Training Visit Today

Chicago February 22 Tommy Loughran the light heavyweight champion will arrive in Chicago today to begin training for his title defense. Mickey Walker is due here the same day with manager Jack Kearns as they settle a dispute with the National Boxing Association over a $25 000 forfeit guarantee to defend Walker’s middleweight crown this summer if permitted to challenge Loughran for the light heavyweight title.

Chicago U.P Tommy Loughran Boub Mickey Walker Walker Jack Kearns Kearns National Boxing Association Loughran

Girl Golf Stars Clash in Final at Florida Meet

Palm Beach Fla Feb 22 Miss Virginia Van Wie medalist and defending champion will meet Miss Helen Hicks Hewlett Park LT High School girl today for the Florida women's golf championship here. Van Wie’s play yesterday sparkled as she downed Mrs H D Sterrett former women’s champion of Kansas losing only one hole. Hicks faced stiffer test defeating Mrs 53 L Reinhardt of Highland Park Llup.

Palm Beach Fla Virginia’ van Wie Helen Hicks Hewlett Park Florida Miss van Wie H. D. Sterrett Kansas

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