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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1926

Page

6

Waterloo Club Signs Twenty Two For Baseball Nine

Waterloo Iowa signs twenty two players for the baseball nine led by Cletus Dixon. The list includes six pitchers and a mix of infielders outfielders and catchers, with several rookies from across the region. Dixon plans a southern training camp tour in March to finalize the roster.

Aterloo Iowa Waterloo Baseball Club Waoterloo Cletus Dixon Dixon Vicludes Fred Johannes Belvidere Millard Berlin York Letty Grofit Gettysburg Joe Widmar Rockford Slim Bron- 36H Nebraska Hugh McMahon Nashua Charles Dunn Leo O’connor Lawler Harry Griep Milwaukee Hub Amundsen Rhinelander Wis Charles Ebert St. Louis Albert Markeson Correctionville Abe Kaplan Mankato Minn Fred Kleaveneau Superior Markeson Jack Slage Lincoln Neb Cher Scott Ainesworth George Williams Des Moines Stuart Clarke Fred. Flewry Omaha Cal Kelloge Clarke Wembher Spot Grant Hawk Waterloo Pilot Eugene Rye Hawks Spurbeck Danville Sougii Kelly Rasmussen Williams McMahon Paul Zeigter Harry St. Clair

Delaware County High School Cage Tourney This Week

The second annual Delaware county basketball tournament comes to Manchester high school this Friday and Saturday with nine teams. Greeley seeks to defend the Gildner trophy cup as Hopkinton Buck Creek Colesburg Barkville Dundee Oneida Delhi and Manchester compete for the title. Ted Payseur of Dubuque high school will officiate all games. First round Friday afternoon, second round Friday evening, third round Saturday afternoon, with the finals Saturday evening.

Manchester Manchester High School Greeley Hopkinton Buck Creek Colesburg Barkville Dundee Oneida Delhi Ted Payseur Dubuque

Ackley Baseball Club Plans for 1926 Season

Ackley Iowa Feb 24 Special The M W A baseball club of Ackley has elected officers for the coming year and leased the ball diamond in the south part of town for 1926. They are ready for visiting teams. Manager John Voy is arranging dates. Officers include William Batis president Fred Fisher secretary committee on grounds Fred Heer Rev R Glese and Adam Johns.

Ackley M. W. A. Baseball Club Baly John Voy William Batis Fred Fisher Fred Heer R. Glese Adam Johns

Frank Frisch Signs Contract With Giants

New York February 24 AP report Frank Frisch second baseman of the Giants has signed a renewed contract. He will report to Sarasota Florida Saturday Curtis Fulerton a St Paul pitcher who once played with the Red Sox has been purchased by the Yanks and may remain in St Paul this season.

New York Frank Frisch Giants Sarasota Fla Curtis Fulerton St. Paul Borton Red Sox Yanks Sea RA Rem Joe Widmar Waterloo Dixon Wilton Floberg The Courier Floberg Freddie Schulz Hasty Malmgren Hawk Widmar Rockford

Milton Man Possesses 16 Inch Knife Like Device

A Milton man claims ownership of a 16 inch knife and fork combination once said to belong to George Washington. The piece resembles a large jackknife and inspires jokes about eating salad without a bowl. The fragmentary text also references historical notes, a warm-hands device, and a radio station anniversary.

Milton George Warington

Rath Packing Five Tops New Hartford Independents 15 14

Rath Packing five defeated New Hartford Independents in a rough game last night by 15 to 14. The Packers rallied in the second half, limiting New Hartford to one point in the third and fourth quarters after a 13 9 halftime deficit. Bob Burton and Percy Fields highlighted Rath's lineup.

Rath Packing Company New Hartford Independents Packers New Hartford Bob Burton Percy Fields Rath

Hawkeye Off Bowling Team Beats Hall-Rites 2 of 3

The Hawkeye Off team won two of three in a Commercial league match at Waterloo alleys last night. Burnham led scoring with 277 and 2.

Hawkeye Hall-Rites Waterloo Alileys Burnham

Tutor wrestlers end good season at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Feb 24 Special The Tutor wrestling team finished with a 5% record against 26 for opponents. They won two of three dual meets, beating Des Moines University 29 0 and Oklahoma University 19 74, while losing to Cornell College at Mount Vernon. Six members expected back, with Standley and Bartels highlighted as future standouts.

Cedar Falls Jocal Cornell College Mount Vernon Des Moines University Oklahoma University Sooners Standley Beane Bryant Chuck Andrews Bartels Mat Rean Crescoigh School Bender Groshowski Sanders Louie Orr Will Paulsen Orr Croy Sievert

Illinois Relays Set With 700 Athletes This Week

Chamnatsa II Feb 24 An indoor relay carnival draws 65 universities colleges and prep schools with over TOM athletes. Twenty two universities 21 colleges and a dozen high schools will enter stars, aiming to break carnival records as sprint and relay events test speed and endurance.

Chamnatsa, II University of Ihnois Johnson Michigan Winois Niversities Sorthweeten Urinnel Purdue Notre Dart Marquet Michieerty Jews ATI Indiana Drake Washington St. Louis Ames Creighton Minnesota Kansas

Charley Hoff sets indoor pole vault record despite ankle sprain

New York reports Charley Hoff, a Nordic pole vaulter, splashed into an indoor world record of 18 ft 9 in before suffering a left ankle sprain when his foot stepped through the boards at Mes t Maison Square. He still completed the vault, securing the record amid dramatic injury.

Charley Hoff New York Charley Norway Moff Maison Square

Mac D Smith Shines at Gleneagles in 1920 England Feat

The article extols Mac D Smith a veteran golfer from New York, praising his calm stroke and “Eluman Wolf Machine” nickname. It recalls wins at the 1925 Metropolitan Open, the Texas Open and Dallas Open, and recounts a notable English showcase in 1920 near Gleneagles where Smith and rival Dono Par produced a remarkable sequence of holes, including a stretch of pars and birdies.

AT. Demaree Witcher New York Giants AfacDonald Smith Het Smith Sunler Seveleskie Mac England George Dunca Gleneagles Doncan Toles Suvecseive Uirces

Academy Basketmen Best Sacred Heart in Fast Mix

Our Lady of Victory academy basketball team defeated Sacred Heart 20 to 12 at OLV. The win gives the academy the city parochial title with three wins to Sacred Heart's two. Brennan led with 12 points while Horan and Sims starred for the victors and Murphy and Coughlin stood out for Sacred Heart.

Our Lady of Victory Academy Sacred Heart High Academy Five St. Mary's Sacredeart Sacred Heart West Side Brennan J. Horan Canter Sims Victors FL Murphy Coughlin

Warped sports roundup highlights college, tennis and wrestling trends

A jumbled wire service style update notes Bud Hamilton and Bud Chambers in a lightweight bout near Kansas City, mentions international women’s tennis at Wimbledon, and cites Brooklyn players like Dick Cox and Zach Wheevit. It also references Northwestern University, the Chicago area wrestling instruction and various changing contract talks and team results amid a broad, disjointed sports page.

Bud Hamilton Bud Chambers Kansas City Duluth Langon Wighman Wimbledon Clearwater Blue Wine Dick Cox Zach Wheevit Mitton Stuck Brooklyn Thivenport Lasher Rerin Way Merved Diessebb Svuister Ondstieress Willsen Artton Tean Son Cito Haime Eka Linens Nureatt Tombs U Preis University of A Hicag Nm Do Lotthanded Outielder

Hawkeyes Defeat Northwestern In Low-Scoring Battle

Iowa City report notes Iowa beat Northwestern 12 to 11 in a Western Conference game. Iowa's defense held Northwestern to 11 points, marking a three-game winning streak and a shift from eighth place toward a possible second in three weeks. The clash featured limited field goals and a rare second-half drought by Northwestern.

Iowa City Iowa Northwestern Hawkeyes Chicago Secon Iowans Michigan Rdwestern Wolverines Hawkeye Purple

Orange Township cage team beats Geneseo in high scoring clash

Orange Township High defeated Geneseo in a speedy local basketball game last night. Orange led 43 to 4 at halftime as Lambert led Geneseo with 24 points while Weigle scored 22 for Orange. Hoffman and Lambert starred for Geneseo. Weigle and Miller locked down for Orange.

Orange Township Orange Township High Geneseo Orange Lambert Hoffman Weigle Miller

First Night in Camp Sows Sleep Distress and Forest Fantasies

A novice campers experience extreme sleep deprivation in the wilderness as exhaustion warps perception. Grotesque misreadings of forest sounds and unusual appetite accompany restlessness, vivid dreams, and heightened sensitivity to cold drafts and firelight.

Geteille

Hawkeye-Full Jee Enlpb and Iowa City Wrestle Cards

Hawkeye-Full Jee Enlpb of Waterloo to meet Tonymy Farrell of Des Moines in semi windup for Bizz Griffith Jack Heineman fight at Mason City next Monday evening. Other Waterloo matchups include Blondy O Connor versus Ralph Lee Mason City in prelims. Brownlands Joel O Ham previews track season and Fort Dodge boxer Brown returns to police work after a raid. Rock Island signs rookie Towell amid Boston pursuit. Joe Widmar and L Red Klengenau join Waterloo, with Lee O'Connor and Dan Lindner connections noted.

Jee Enlpb Waterloo Tonymy Farrell Des Moines Bizz Griffith Jack Heineman Mason City Blondy O'Connor Ralph Lee Teachers College Iowa

Willie Klein Leads Open at Lakeland in Florida

Lakeland Fla February 24 AP Willie Klein West Palm Beach led the Lakeland open after 36 holes with a 143. Tammy Armour Sarasota, Bobby Cruickshank and Al Espinosa shared third on 145. Mike Brady Greensboro shot 67 in morning but faltered afternoon finishing tied for 45 with Johnny T central Florida champion.

Lakeland. Fla A Plorician Willie Klein West Palm Beach Towy Klein Tammy Armour Sarasara West Cogs Bobby Cruickshank al Espi- Nosa Chicago Andy Kay Toronto Mike Brady Wingoof N. C Johnny T Central Florida

LLINGIS CENTRAL CAGE TEAM TO TACKLE DUMONT HIGH

Timnery Central basketball squad travels to Dumont High Thursday night for a key matchup. Dumont beat Mason City Aces recently and aims to repeat. Manager Fred Seidler will likely start the same five from the last Dumont game with Glebe Trotters: Huleit and Flostetler at forwards Ott at center and Leonard Ginstead and Allentine at guards.

Timnery Central Shops Dumont Mason City Aces Exiieel Fred Seidler Shops Dumont Glebe Trotters Huleit Flostetler Ott cent @r Leonard Ginstead

Leaders and Presbyterians Lead In Intermediates at East High

The First Baptist team and Christ Episcopal shared the circuit lead after tight wins and strong showings last night at East High. Christ Episcopal defeated St Pauls M B 46 7 to stay tied with First Baptist, while First Presbyterian edged Burton Avenue Baptist 19 18 and Westminster Presbyterian beat Northminster 14 14. Forfeits eliminated First Evangelical and Central Christian, as the Baptist manager plans a protest over a late notice for the Burton Avenue tilt. Other results included Calvary Evangelical 17, Grace M BB 1d, First M E 33, Linden MB 4.

First Baptist Christ Episcopal East High First Brethren St. Paul’s M. B First Bawkist First Presbyterian Downing Burton Avenue Baptist Westminster Presbyteran Northminster Presbyterian First Evangelical Walnut Street Baptist Central Christian First Congregational Baptist Calvary Evangelical Grace M. EB M. E Linden MB

Basketball results summary card

Yan 2 defeated by Pennsylvania 40 to 2? St Ambrose 24. Chillicothia business college 43 over Kem per Military 21. Depnuw 29, Franklin 18. Columbus college Yd Aberdeen for mala3. Kansas 27, Missouri 22.

Resin rule clash stalls resin use in early season

New York Feb 4 The American League will warn pitchers before the season starts to avoid resin bags and any misuse as a proposed rule allowing resin rubbing under umpire supervision failed to win AL approval. Commissioner Landis supported the change, NL members opposed, and the league owners fear a commissioner stance that could ignite a major dispute.

New York Uup Landis Zis National League Resin Tost

High School Track and Swimming Meet Under Northwestern Aegis

Chicago February 24 AP Crary leads top high school track squad this week as they prepare for the annual interscholastic meet under Northwestern University. Cedar Rapids Iowa sends its track team and Atlantic City its champion swimming team to compete.

Chicago Crary Northwestern University Cedar Rapids Atlantic City

Sure Way to Remove Dandruff by Arvon Liquid

A remedy claims four ounces of ordinary liquid Arven applied at night will moisten the scalp and dissolve all dandruff by morning. With repeated use, it supposedly destroys every sign of dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair lustrous and soft. Liquid Arvon is available at drug stores.

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