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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1925

Page

13

Bob Martin to Return to Ring After Vision Improvement

International News Wire reports Bob Martin a former world war hero and heavyweight contender plans a comeback despite impaired vision. He served in the West Virginia State Police and trained under Timmy DeForest. potential opponents include Weinert Renault or Charley Moore.

International News Wire Charleston W. Va Bob” Martin de Sam Martin van Stes Lollceman West Virginia Orlando Weinert Renault Jimany Bronson Charley Weinert Firpo Conaqueror Jack Renault Timmy" DeForest America Rank Moran White Hope Maratus Aloran Frank Mary Ann Bob

Bowling Results From Rotary Club Matches At Whiteside

In Minneapolis Minnesota February 24 no records were set at the seventeenth annual International Bowling Association tournament. Green River from Chinagaraphred won the $800 prize in the five man event with a 2 970 count. Twin Cues topped in singles doubles and all events. Teams Gates Sweeney Buchanan led Rotary league standings with wins and losses listed. Langfeldt high with 12 pins Sweeney second with 202 Jackson's led the league with 35 wins 16 losses. Sim ia last with 36 losses.

Rotary Club Whiteside Gates Sweeney’s Buchanan Simons Sweeney Jackson Buchanan’s Watson's Langfeldt Buchanan's Sweeney's Simia Jason Minneapolis Minn International Bowling Association Green River Cam Chinaga Twin Cues Tae Loomis Los Morris Eende Hanson Ralstarr Nee le Miler Elie Adams Wrant Anekset Bhoemaker See Sherr Tahi Moore Tau Stas Rane Gas Pebeues Weston Os Wallace Penta Hawkeye Warehouse Waterloo Alleys Mangin Sandhagen Metralt Vussler Warraesgy Mancht Tianwk Sandhia Tyler Peeee Pang

TUTOR MAT SQUAD DEFEATS PARSONS

Cedar Falls near Fairfield last night the Tutors defeated Parsons college 35 to 0 in a swift dual wrestling bout. Every Tutors man won a fall, with matches often under five minutes, highlighting the Teachers’ speed and dominance in the gym. They travel to Indianola Saturday to face Simpson.

Cedar Falls Par Sons College Fairfield Farfelt Lavith Mitch Bender Tuttor Srapplers Indianola Simpson Tenet Ers

Three Lights to Box No More for Leonard Crown

Three elimination matches in the New York Athletic Commission tournament eliminate top contenders for Benny Leonard’s light heavyweight title. George Chaney, Eddie Wagner, and Jack Silver fall to O'Brien, Wagner loses to Goorgy Googrich, with Chaney knocked out by Tommy O'Brien in the sixth round. Jimmy Googrich defeats Wagner after two extra rounds in a near riot. George Kid Lee replaces Rocky Nansas in Worcester as K C Jakle meets him in another tournament bout.

Associated Press New York Benny Leonard Alblette Commission George Ko" Chaney Baltimore Fildie Kid Wagner Philade Bhla Jack Silver Pacific’ Coast Silver Joe Benjamin San Francisco Chaney Tommy O’brien Milwaukee Jack Gernstein O’brien Jimmy Googrich Buffalo News Boy Wagher Kid) Lee Worcester Mass K. C. Clyde Jakle Toleflo Lee Rocky Nansas Buffalo

Rock Island picks Kansas City star for outfield amid signings

Kansas City star Charles Hill joins Rock Island outfield as part of a wave of rookies. Rock Island also signs Clement Yankowski Charles Lyons Emil Kostuch and Tay Curran all with semi pro experience. Manager Walters moves from Molino to lead Great Falls in the Cascades league.

Mtson City Mddle Sing Jimmy Ken Morrissing Budge Lampson Charles L. Hill Kansas City Rock Island Clement Yankowski Chicago Charles Lyons Emil Kostuch Milwaukee Tay J. Curran Lyons Walters Molino Will Great Falls Mont Bruggs Brown Spokasie Hoot Gilson

Oelwein High Cagers Win Twice Over West Union

Oelwein high basketball teams posted a double victory over West Union on Saturday. The girls won 41 to 21, extending their season mark to fourteen straight wins, while the boys triumphed 26 to 12. Zeigler and O’Elara starred for Oelwein, with Monahan leading West Union.

Oelwein West Union Oelwein High Hors Zeigler O'Elara Monahan Oelwein Hars Luther Bradfield

Nurmi Easily Wins Two Mile At Johns Hopkins Games

Paavo Nurmi dominates the two mile race at Johns Hopkins, finishing in 9 minutes 18.8 seconds with a questionable 3 00 yard mark, then leaving for New York. Earlier he sped to a clear victory amid a large crowd, while a separate hockey game saw Nurmi’s team defeat Gyeleth Arrowheads 2 to 1 in the first session of a two game set.

Baltimore Paavo Nurmi Goss Finn Nurmi New York Benant John the Divine Thockhy Dowuth Dwuth Minn Nurnth Gyeleth Arrowheads State Amateurs Hockey Association

FOLLOW THROUGH IN GOLF BRINGS POWER AND RHYTHM

The article discusses the importance of a proper follow through in golf, noting that insufficient follow through causes the clubhead’s power to peak behind impact and disrupts timing. It also argues that a complete follow through aids rhythm and smoothness, making the stroke effective.

First Track Drills Open for East Trageoters Candidates

East Trageoters opened its season with a first workout in the north gym led by Coach Ton Heldt. About 30 aspirants trained indoors after a light drill on starting and warmups, with daily workouts planned at the Orange and Black field once weather improves.

North Gymnnasium Ton Heldt Orange and Black Athletic Field Heldt Jlo Russell Ward Tri-State Omaha Olen Chiis Dick Grotte Tri-State League Toamu

Luther College Coach Gets Job at Michigan

Luther College coach Fairweather was named to join Wolverine staff in Ann Arbor Michigan as an assistant trainer and coach, replacing George Tate who moves to Wisconsin. The appointment follows the dismissal of Jack Blott and outlines duties in practice games and four-year program guidance.

Luther College Michigan A. Willford Boone Cletus Piven Ted Mirweather Minver Pnes Het Williford Ifee Decorah Bert Cage Wanshor Panther Cappan Stone Coalition Trainin Trip Ine Pers Fistdtinge ” I Yost George Tatie Wisconsin Jack’ Blott Aden Yiestend Educatior Arbor Mich Franklin Capnor Ieweather Haerseant Aerel

Hoppe Opens Balkline Championship With First Victory

Chicago February 24 Welker Cochrane and Erich Wagenlacher slated for afternoon action in the balkline championship. Tonight Jake Schaffer faces Edoward Horemans while defending champion Willie Hoppe earns a first win, beating K Suzuki of Japan by 490 to 818 after a late rally.

Chicago Welker Cochrane Erich Wagenlacher Jake Schaffer Edoward Horemans Willie Hoppe Dominion

Osage Osarf High Faces Two Fast Teams This Week

Osage High coach Keanmen Greenaway White drills his basket tossers for two home tilts this week, starting tonight before hosting Charles City Friday. The squad shows improved form after recent Crescn fracas, with signs pointing to two more wins for the Incais crew.

Osage Frack Keanmen Greenaway Uvek Charles City Incais

Unclear 1920s basketball results highlight scattered scores

Fragmented scores show Central 20 Denn 2 and Cornell 29 with various misread team names like Grinnell and Syracuse. A Toledo game appears with Reinbeck defeating Toledo 35 to 10, while other lines contain garbled place names, ads, and a $15 reward note, overall reflecting a chaotic OCR page with partial results and stray notices.

Central Denn Cornell Alahoma Grinnell Universiy of Pennsylvania Syracuse Army Mantilenderas Ohio Rtare Norlines Indians Tlingis Wisconsin Purdue Dartmouth Columbia Carnegie Teohao Notre Dame South Dakota South Dakotas State Reinbeck Reinheck Tsien Toledo South St Eldora

Jesup High Wins Buchanan County Tournament Title

Jesup High School captured the Buchanan County prep tourney by defeating Quasqueton in the final. The eight-team event drew strong crowds as Jesup defeated Independents in the first round and Stanley in the semi final before securing the title. Coach Andrews led the team to a decisive championship performance.

Jesup Jesup High Buchanan County Prep Downing Quasqueton Macy Coe Independante Te Close Stanley Fairbank Serap Quesqueton Winthrop Lantone Brandon Quasqueton Lamont Andrews

Ottumwa editor objects to Dixon and Willford penalties

J D Cunningham replies to Ottumwa Courier letter about Mississippi Valley League actions. He argues Dixon and Willford may have erred but deserve due process before punishment. The Waterloo club was fined 500 dollars. Dixon suspended as manager. Ottumwa hopes for fair handling and a replacement manager from Waterloo with chance to win without breaking rules.

J. D. Cunningham Sports Department Ottumwa Courier Cunningham Bayes Marline Dispatch Cedar Rapids Republican Cletus Dixon Willford M. V. Teague Courier Branted Dixon Williard Mike Sexton Thevolves Willford Sexton Waterloo Ottumwa Waterloo Baseball Club Mississippi Valley League Olivers Atheir Dixon University of Chicago Stemeid Elul

Towa Cagers Drive for Illinois Game

Towa Iowa News reports the upcoming basketball clash with Illinois set for Friday night. The Hawkeyes aim to rebound after a skid while Wisconsin and Minnesota contests loom, with Bresnahan’s squad busy at Urbana for relay carnivals and a gymnastics meet against Wisconsin.

Towa Illinois Bresnahan Urbana Lawn Cinder Wisconsin Wisconsin Fiere Minnesota

Ames Meet Sees 23 Prep Teams Entered

A list shows twenty three prep teams entered for the Ames meet on Friday and Saturday amid late entries and adjustments. Schools named include Ames, Belle Plaine, Jon, Rogue, Charles City, and Central, with final counts nearing nine teams.

Ames Anes Tan Ft Innual Belle Maine Jon Rogue Charles City Central

Local Theaters Review Festival of Plays and Films

A collage from Waterloo area theaters lists plays and stars. Dear Me at Waterloo’s Herkell Players features a girl writing to herself, while Waterloo Theatre and Crystal Theatre showcase Ethel Merman or Anna Q. Nilsson era films. Strands present Coming Through and Laughing at Danger with Richardo Palmadge. Rialto Theatre hosts Ike Ewites Rainbow Girl Revue. Waterlog Theatre promotes Hal a and fe the Toast Man final showings.

Lelie Waterloo Thule Herkell Angeleo Lt Atfords Mtettott Mir. Bryon Phoy de Waterloo Waterloo Theatre Richard ‘Palmadge Rialto Clarry Ike” Ewites Druice Rialto Theatre

Mystery of a European Circus Romance in 1920s Film

In a Las Vegas style review the feature centers on Richard Mix Cols Wilson Noah Beery Robert Neeson and Frank Campeau in support with Vicar Fleming directing. The film blends exotic locales and a tragic clown plot set to natural color visuals and a French style tableau. A gala opening at the Gaul Theatre features the Phiga Quert Orchestra and Fortin Plaza.

Richard Mix Cols Wilson Noah Beery Robert Neeson Frank Campeau Vicar Fleming Espadles Serven Phayers J —Palach Metro-Goldswyn-Mayer Gaul Teneh Wits Phiga Quiert Circhestrs PLAZA

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