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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1921

Page

4

Cedar Rapids Defeats East High in Vengeful Basketball Clash

Cedar Rapids crushed East High 28 to 12 in a fierce Saturday game. Parkin returned for East High, guiding defense as Cedar Rapids’ Jepsen and Hines led a relentless attack. Dooley fought hard for East High in wrestling, but Guin ia defeated him for a notable win.

Cedar Rapids Beato East High Parkin East High Howrey Dean Scripture Babcock Cedar Rapids’ Huskies Tigers Jepsen Specar Rapids Bis Barnes Altho Hines Swenson Yerkes Guinta Dooley Wrestlig Guin Ia Jim Barnett Des Moines Guinia Iowa Cantein Howre Tions Serkes Clark Barta Howrer Scriptur Jensen Ares Dean $ Sutalli Officiels Officiels—Tack Norit Des Moeferee Bell, Drake Pire Utes

Sieger Looks Good as Featherweight contender

West High rifle team places ninth at national shoot as Sieger dominates Johnny Murray five rounds. Murray boasts two decisions over Johnny Kilbane but loses to Sieger who outscores him and eyes higher rivals. West High reports ninth among 43 schools, with Iowa City first. matches extend through May.

West High National School New York Saris Sieger Johnny Murray Murray Johnny Kilbane Sieger Andy Chaney Bilix de Foe West Highs Life William J .H. Durehdenwald Iowa City National Rife Association Washington, D. C Lieut Durchden Miler Mugrins Fin- Monmarer Baker Diaglant Ee Ang Saraeneon Canada A. Schenk B. Schenk Mathews

Ignorant Essays On Prophecy and Open Futures

J P McEvoy argues prophecy is not sacred or special, claiming anyone can forecast future events with crude generalities. The essay mocks seers, predicts banal outcomes for March to December, and concludes prophecy is simple intuition and pattern recognition.

Water Pollution Seen More Destructive Than Clamming

A Gilbertville reader urges Cedar river pollution be halted, arguing five year clam ban is useless. The letter cites two years of oily refuse in the river near Waterloo, eroding fish eggs and taste, killing fish and deterring honest anglers while clamming ban proceeds.

Gilbertville Cedar River the Courier Waterloo

College basketball scores from multiple regions

Scores and results across many games feature Colgate Northwestern Kansas Illinois Iowa Wesleyan Coe and LaLlorado Colorado Denver Cedar Rapids Waterloo East Denison Des Moines Catholic Colgate Nebraska Nevada Los Angeles Luther Fairfield Mount Pleasant Audubon Shenandoah Ottumwa Clinton Marion Muscatine Burlington Hopkinton Dysart Springville Anamosa Anamosa Hopkinton Marshalltown Ames Marengo Platte Toledo Tama Spencer Manchester Oelwein and other teams across Iowa and nearby areas with varied outcomes and point totals.

Colliers, Grinnell Colgate Northwestern Kansas Illinois Iowa Wesleyan Hnex Coe & Lalorado Colorado Denver Colorado Aggies High School Denison Jan. Grove Cedar Rapids Waterloo East Orange City Huil Zundora Ool Graney Center Etdera Fairfield Mount Pleasant Audubon Evada K. S Merril Rome Shenandoah Oskaloosa Albert City Munson Washington Ottumwa Clinton Marion Muscatine Burlington Hopkinton Dysart Springville Ineida Anamosa Marshalltown Ames Marengo Balle Platte Toledo Tama Spencer Esther Manchester Oelwein Giria

Busy week for Iowa college hoops and invitation meets

Des Moines reports a packed schedule with Missouri Valley, Big Ten, and nonconference games over six days. Key matchups include Washington University of St Louis vs Drake, Morningside at Drake, Ames vs Nebraska, Purdue at Missouri, Iowa vs Northwestern, and several invitation tournaments at Spirit Lake Mason City Cedar Falls and Dallas Center plus the American Legion state meet.

Iowa Northwastern Simpson Dubuque Klimeis Ohio State Purdue Michigan Washington Drake Cornell Coe. Thuredty Indiana Hamline Luther Buena Vista Teachers Parsons Spirit Lake Grinnell Ames Nebraska Kansas Aggies Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Uppertows Morningside Mason City Charles City Harlan Dallas Center de Paul St. Ambrose Lenox Uslness Chicago Minnesota Wisconsin American Legion Des Moines Towa Missouri Valley Conference Big Ten Washington University of St. Louis Lincoln Columbia Knsas Norman Big Tex Northwestern Lafayette Illinois Hoosiers Boilermakers Coe Fairfield Cedar Falls Indianola

Iowa State Victors In Wrestling and Basketball Bouts

Iowa State defeated Minnesota 40 to 0 in wrestling and beat Grinnell 25 to 20 in basketball. Cyclones used three new wrestlers, won several bouts by falls and decisions, and maintained momentum toward a potential championship bid. Grinnell, led by Evans, battled to near parity before ISU defense and guards Currie and Woodward sealed the win.

Ames Minnesota Iowa State College Northwestern University Pennsylvania State College Cyclone Downing Grinnell Iowa State Cyclones Birch Cooyer Dickerson Anj Groth Bowen Paulisch Shepard McKibben Brown Pioneers Grinnell

Iowa Track Team Beats Illinois in Season Opener

Illinois opened the local season by defeating Iowa University track team 21 1 2 to 2 1 1 2 Saturday night. Wilson of Iowa won the Hawks only first place. Peterman of Iowa showed grit finishing the two mile. Duke Slater took third in the shot put as Bresnahan builds a green squad while Gill brings a veteran Illinois lineup.

Urbana Til Illinois Bresnahan Iowa University Wilson Iowa Hawkeyes Towa Ilinois Peterman Duke” Slater Gill Iinois

Maroons Beat Iowa In Tank Meet 48 To 20

Chicago wins a Qual meet at Bartlett Gym pool 48 to 20 led by Blinks with 13 points on the winning relay. Capt Vegge Gordon Jenkins and Allison claim firsts as Shepherd tops Hawkeye diving. Deach White’s water basketball team defeats Town 12 to 0 in a shortened game.

Chicago University of Chicago University of Iowa Bartlett Gymnasium Blinks Town Hawkeyes

Ray Injures Leg in Chicago Indoor Meet

The twenty fifth annual two day indoor track meet of the First Regiment Athletic Association ended with Chicago Athletic Association first, Illinois Athletic Association second, and Notre Dame third. The one mile Open run was marred when Jose Ray tore a ligament 90 yards from the finish while leading. he withdrew from the final sprint. Frank Toomis of the Chicago Athletic Association led individual points with 10.

Chicago Regiment Athletic Association Chicago Athletic Association Illinois Athletic Associaton Notre Dame Jose Ray Ray Frank Toomis

Hawkeyes Edge Indiana in Narrow Hoosier Battle

Iowa jumped to an early lead at Bloomington and edged Indiana 26 to 17 before a 5000 crowd. Indiana failed to score a field goal in the second half as Iowa preserved a tight guard. Schuler delivered two long shots for Iowa while Frohwein and MacGovney added six points apiece.

Bloomington Ind Iowa Indiana Hawkeyes Hoosier Crimson Marxon Levis Schuler Jonal Frohwein MacGovney Michigan Ilinois Iann Arbor Mich Xan Mlllinois Purdue Northwestern Chicago Badgers Wisconsin

Bobbitt Ohio Wins National Honors In Horseshoe Hurling

From St. Petersburg Florida on February 28 Charlie Bobbitt of Ohio rallied to win the National League of Horseshoe Pushers championship, taking six straight finals games and earning a gold medal set with a diamond a $200 prize and top honors for most ringers. Second prize went to F W Constant of Ohio with a silver medal set and $150. Third prize to R A Horton of Michigan with $106 and a bronze medal. Additional winners include Grady Illinois Born New Milford Ohio and others with various cash prizes and trophies.

St. Petersburg Fla Charlie Bobbitt Ohio Frank Jackson Kellerton F. W.bonstant R. A. Horton Michigan Tom Miller John Miller Towa Grady Illinois New Milford Toot Paler Brust Fanble Palmer Ohio Sryier Mallory Quio Ogden Missouri

Missouri Wins Second Straight in Valley Series

Missouri annexed its sixteenth Valley Conference game by defeating Kansas Jayhawkers 41 to 30 at Lawrence. The Tigers trailed 18–18 at halftime but surged ahead in the second half behind Williams and strong work from Rody, Wulf, Endacott, and Unterlaub. Bunker and Whllaub starred for Missouri as they near a Valley title with two games left against Kansas State and the Aggies.

Lawrence. Kan Missouri Kansas Javyhawkers Tigers Missourians Rody Kansas Wulf Arhlaub Williams

Bill Wagner to Locate at Oelwein and Play Ball

Waterloo fans will see catcher Bill Wagner in action this season after he signed with the fast team organized at Oelwein. He has purchased a billiard room in Oelwein and plans to make the city his home. U S leads in tennis with 241 or 208 if junior events are counted, England listed second with 132.

Oelwein Waterloo Bill” Wagner U. S United States England

Hampton Defeats West High Quint In Hard Fought Game

Hampton high school beat West high of Waterloo 29 to 24 in Hampton on February 28. The two teams were even until the final minutes when Hampton sank free throws to secure the victory. Meyers and Simmons starred for West high with strong guard play and Cohn anchored the defense at center.

Hampton, Ta West High Waterloo Hampton High School Hampton Charles City Banton Meyers Simmons Cohn Hampton Lads

Diegel Takes Golf Title With 270 Strokes World Record Claim

In San Diego Leo Diegel won the professional golf tournament posting 270 strokes over 72 holes on a 6000 yard course, claimed as a possible world record. In Los Angeles Ralph de Palma won the 50 mile auto race in 27 minutes 56 seconds with a 182 cubic inch displacement Blotto.

Associated Press San Diego Cal Leo Diegel Chicago Los Angeles Ralph de Palma

Rickard Sets July 2 Date For Dempsey Carpentier Bout

Tex Rickard announced the Dempsey Carpentier fight will be held on Saturday July 2. He will notify Jack Kearns tomorrow 60 days before the date and cable it to Carpentier. Rickard seeks a decision on the site and asks for a 20 day extension to pick among several good locations. He hopes to meet with lawyers to transfer the contest to him.

Henry J. Farrell United Press State New York Tex Rickard Jack Kearns Carpentier Rickard Madison Square Garden Charles B. Cochrane Brady Gus Wilson Broadway

Herman Trains for a Chance at Lynch

New Orleans, February 23 Pete Herman aims to reclaim the bantam title from Joe Lynch. He trains harder than ever, often under cover of night, running 11.96 miles around the St Charles belt line before daybreak. He vows to take Lynch when they meet again.

New Orleans Pete Herman Joe Lynch Herman Lynch A Herman St Charles

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