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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1924

Page

5

Weights Clash Set For Waterloo Theatre Monday Night

Ralph Alexander and Jack Clifford agree to a ten round heavyweight bout at the Waterloo theatre Monday evening. Promoter John moves quickly with arrangements as Clifford eyes more fights and Alexander returns after months away with training and plans to face Frankie Bush and possible Reed in the undercard.

Jack Clifford Mnsaesata Ralph Alexander Waterloo Folm Gass Epringie Jacque Clifford John Mike Gibbons Alex Jack Ralph St. Paul Gibbons Clifford Hani Big Munn Nebrasike Tanipta Clifford Munn Alexander Hiss Lou Bollinger Bush Frankie Bush Rockford Antonio Sammy Mandel Pest

Grundy County Cage Meet This Weekend

Reinbeck Iowa February 27 Grundy county annual basketball tournament scheduled for Friday and Saturday features six teams Beaman Conrad Reils Durée Grandy Center and Dikearg Reinbeck high school fives. Semifinal hopes center on a Grands Center versus Reinbeck final while Reinbeck defeated New Hartford two to one Monday led by Campier and Cramer with Poll strong for the visitors.

Reinbeck Grundy County Beaman, Conrad Reils- Durée Grandy Center Dikearg Reinbeck High School Grands Center Reinbeck Hich Racind New Flartford Five Canpler Cramer

Decorah Cagers Defeat New Hampton 27 to 11

Decorah High closed the basketball season at New Hampton Monday evening with a 27 to 11 victory. Starters included Algy Miste who scored heavily for Decorah while New Hampton managed only two field goals. Decorah achieved 12 wins in 16 games against regional rivals such as Charles City Osage and Waukon.

Decorah Decorah High New Hampton Algy Miste Charles City Osage Waukon Lawler Etkader

Basketball Scores Report From Regional Matches

Kansas defeated Grinnell 39 to 19 while Valparaiso led Columbia 26 to 23. Beloit posted 49 over Dubuque 35 and Princeton 34 topped Columbia 17. Haness Aggies 2 percent against AliNcourt 1h unclear.

Kansas Grinnel Valparaiso Columbia Heloit Dubuque Princeton Haness Aggies AliNcourt

West High forms W Club for letter winners achievements

A W club formed at West High includes athletes with letters in football basketball or track from Old Rose and Black school. Officers elected Allen Loomis president Charles Hetts vice president Claire Barclay secretary treasurer. Meetings first Monday with April election. Charter members listed and honorary attendees include Coach Ralph Sarft Ray Fuller and Fred J. Kruss.

West High Old Rose and Black Allen Loomis Charles Hetts Claire Barclay Ralph Sarft- Ray Fuller Fred J. Kruss Alton Loomis Myron Eighmey Waldo Johnson Russell Leighton Nathanial

Marshalltown players shift in semi pro signings and trades

Hawkeye Fuls and Speck Colligan join Cedar Rapids, signed by Waterloo manager Clet Dixon amid spring training moves. Hap Lenahan leaves Marshalltown for Omaha. sales of Menard and Robertson eyed. Snarbeck likely stays with Marshalltown. Boyle’s eastern club deal appears defunct. Lacy mails contracts to about 25 players for the Ansons.

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Cedar Falls Teams Face Busy Weekend

Cedar Falls basketball teams near season end with multiple games. Parsons plays Fairfield Saturday night while Cedar Falls High meets Nevada here. Teachers College hosts Vinton and Waterloo East High matches, ending the season for the Little Tutors. Cedar Falls Independent team No 2 participates in the Waterlog YMCA amateur tournament Friday and Saturday.

Cedar Falls Teachers + college Parsons Fairfield Cedar Falls Hich Nevada Teachers College High Vinton Waterloo East High East High Cedar Falls Five Waterlog Y M

Giants Lose Recruit Who Borrowed Ten Dollars

In Sarasota training camp the Giants faced a mysterious disappearance. Rookie pitcher Al Stoner arrived, borrowed $10 from Hughie Jennings, and vanished before nightfall leaving a note claiming a trip to Balt Ground, Ga, his native Keath.

Associated Press New York Sarasota Giants al Stoner Hughie Jennings Balt Ground Keath Nepessary

Notable Sports Figures Face Health and Contract News

New Orleans reports Keeney paying 21000 for a chestnut filly owned by William Terking with a new trainer. Dempsey undergoes preliminary tests for growth removal and will be hospitalized for a week. Harrison Barnes sidelined. Northwestern game tonight. Colts at Columbus clash. Pechous hospitalized and unavailable for south trip. Dugan and Bush sign with the Yankees and depart for training camp. Davis Cup challenges rise to 13 nations. Passaic High School wins 107th game. Latzo defeats Wells in Boston. O'Hara faces Joe Moore in Johnstown. Mitchell suspended by Wisconsin for weighing tardiness before a title defense.

New Orleans Frank Keeney Brooklyn Hina Po Harrison Barnes Chicago Northwestern Furnie Onlo Columbus Charles Pechous Indianapolis American Association Taft Chicago Catalina New York Joe Dugan Joe Bush New York Yankees Japan Hited States Lawn Tennis Associaton Parsala SN. J Passate Bieh Cliffside Boston Pete Latzo Scranton Billy Wells England Latzo Wells Johnstown Jimmy O'Hara Joe Moore Louieville Milwaukee Pinkey Mitchell Junios Wisconsin Athletic Commission

Iowa and Iowa State Runners Head to Illinois Relays

Iowa schools focus on Urbana Illinois relays as University of Iowa and Iowa State University send squads. Hawkeye veterans Brookins Wilson Phelps Morrow lead mile and sprint entries while Cyclones Miller Greenlee Hammerly and Bierbaum vie in quarter, half, and mile events. Cornell also fields relays with Barbour Pirkey Kleemeir and Finger guiding contenders.

Towa Brookins Coulter Roberts Lambert Morrow Graham Harold Phelps Paul Jones Charles Brookins Harry Morrow Daubey Ames Iowa State College Illinois Urbana Hamimertly Wolters Frevert Rathbun Miller Greenlee Hammerly Sherm” Finger George Barbour Mason City Gale Pirkey Mount Vernon Fred Kleemeir Rockwell City Kurt Deemer Freeport Lloyd Gustafson Harcourt Barbour Arname Altho Cornell Kleemeir Firkey

Cincinnati Team Pressing Libel Suit Against Paper

Cincinnati National League club has instructed lawyers to press a libel suit against Collyer's Eye over alleged wires about Pat Duncan and Sammy Bohne. The action follows an article published after the Reds lost five straight games to the Giants last summer.

Cincinnati National League Baseball Collyer Pat Duncan Sammy Bohne Reds Giants

Boxing Commission to Clamp Down on Match Setups

New York boxers face strict rules as the boxing commission plans an ironhand regime banning setup bouts and requiring champions to fight chosen opponents. Joe Lynch and Mickey Walker vow to meet top contenders by March 21 and May 5 respectively, with venues and decisions at commission discretion. Berlenbach’s next foe is reviewed. O Rourke Rickard probe to be expanded.

International News Wire New York New York, Boxing Commission Contacn Order Iwo Joe Lynch Mickey Walker Lynch Abe Goldstein Walker New York State Paul Berlenbach King Jack Stone Berlenbach Young Fisher Syracuse Tom O'Rourke Tex Rickard Brower Commission Bea

Calumet Council Leads American Bowling Congress Standings

In Chicago on February 27 Calumet Council Knights of Columbus topped the American Bowling Congress with 2765 pins. Eddie Tanois rolled 2756 to place second as Garrison Cigars and Garri son Cigar squads trailed. Calumet opened with 863 and rolled 937 and 962 to reach a high score of 274?1 pins. W A Alexanders needed one more point to tie the Garrison Cigars.

American Bowling Cops Chicago American Bowling Congress Calumet Council Knights of Columbus Calument Eddie Tanois Goldammer-Racade Garrison W. A. Alex~ Landers

Kansas Defeats Grinnell Then Eyes Mississippi Meet

Lawrence Kansas Grinnell fell 29 to 19 as Kansas moved to 3 wins 1 loss and clinched at least a tie for the Mississippi alley championship. Des Moines Catholic academy beat Monroe 17 12 to end home season.

Lawrence Kan Grinnell Kansas University Kansas Des Moines Des Mothnes Catholic Academy Monroe High Oskaloosa Penn College Westeyan Mount Pleasant Parsons Fairsfield

Walnut Baptists and VB Gagers In O-Game Series

United Brethren and Walnut Street Baptist tied for first after closing the regular season with 11 wins and 2 losses each. Postseason series begin next Wednesday at East High to determine the division champion with two more games to follow.

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Strangler Lewis Defeats Zbyszko in Ring Controversy

Chicago report says Ed Strangler Lewis, world wrestling champion, defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko after referee Pat McGill awarded the final fall to Lewis. Zbyszko was knocked unconscious during the bout. crowd of admirers clashed with police amid postmatch tensions.

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Kentucky Senator Moves to Bar Sunday Golf in Kentucky

Louisville golfers weigh reaction as the Kentucky Senate committee on social work reports favorably a bill by Senator J. B. Clark to prohibit Sunday golf. The measure, read on the senate calendar, imposes fines from 25 to 100 dollars and 10 to 30 days in jail for Sunday golf and for wagering on any golf game at any time in the state.

Loonisville Louisville Frankfort Committee On Social Work State Senate J. B. Clark Kentucky

Wall Lake Likely to Be Anglers Paradise

Ja Carroll reports state wardens in charge of seines at Wall Lake describe thousands of fine crappie pike and 12 inch catfish. They note the lake exceeds others in game fish and that winter seining under ice has yielded carp and buffalo shipped to eastern markets as spring approaches.

Wall Lake Carroll

Fives taper off in practice for Friday battle

Waterloo high school basketball notes show East High atop local standings after a win over Sarffmen weeks ago. West High trains hard to avenge last year's loss, with Sindlinger doubtful to start and Sansone or Seigler likely in opening lineup. East High set for Friday clash as Tama County tournament locations and teams announced for Friday and Saturday.

Waterloo East High Sarffmen Orange and Black Warriors West High West Ralph Sarfi Sansone Seigler Sarff Seigloie East Wigh Hast Wich Millesites Ben Miller Kipp Hostetler Bast Raymond Artus Catey Altho Orangemen

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