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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1927

Page

5

Michigan Purdue clash may decide Big Ten title

Chicago Feb 28. The Michigan versus Purdue game tonight in Ann Arbor could decide the Big Ten championship as Michigan holds a half game lead over Purdue. Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa also vie for position after Saturday’s results. five conference games are slated for Saturday including Purdue at Minnesota.

Chicago Michigan Purdue Ann Arbor Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Northwestern Minnesota Illinois Champaign

Water Polo Team Formed at Ames Sparks Interest

Ames February report notes Iowa State begins water polo under coach Frank Kerekes, a former Olympic alternate. The squad shows strong individual skill and teamwork, with potential for numerals next year. Public debut slated as Grinnell-Iowa State swimming meet adds attraction.

Courier Special Service Ames Altho Iowa State Frank Kerekes Kerekes City of New York Jake Daubert Missouri Valley

Earlville Wins Delaware County Basketball Title

Earlville defeated Manchester 16 to 13 to capture the Delaware county basketball championship in a Saturday final. Colesburg won the consolation by beating Buck Creek 31 to 18. HL Wilson of Buck Creek received the gold sportsman medals. An all county team named Wilson Buck Creek Nieman Earlville Bush Colesburg Harris Earlville Carty Earlville was the winning team with Bender as the official.

Courier Special Service Manchester Earl‘wie Colesburg Buck Creek HL Wilson Wilson Buck 'Creek Mu. Nieman Earlville L. Bush Harris Carty Bender Iowa Oneida Dundee Delaware Buck’ Creek Greeley Delhi Hopkinton Faimville Buck Creek Fin Colesburg Buck ‘Creek

Coe Upsets Dope In Midwest Conference Battle

Cedar Rapids Iowa Feb 28 Coe College Kohawks upset Carleton College 39 to 38 in a hair raising Midwest Conference game. Coe trailed briefly in the first half but led most of the way as Heyman scored to push the Kohawks ahead before the break. The narrow win drops Carleton to second place in the standings.

COE Carleton Cedar Rapids Coe Collere Carleton Collere Kohawks Northfield Simson Heyman

Parsons Loses First In Towns Conference Clash

Fairfield Iowa February 28 Parsons college suffered its first Towns conference setback as Simpson college defeated the Wildcats 30 to 18 on Saturday night breaking Parsons clean slate hopes in the season.

Parsons Fairfield Parsons College Simpson College Wildcats

Spont Summary Ormond Beach and Chicago Sports Highlights

Dorothy Klotz Par due wins the South Atlantic women's golf title in Ormond Beach defeating Maureen Orcutt. Chicago Maroon track meets Minnesota next. Ikip Lewis defends heavyweight title against Mike Romano tonight. John Gooch recovering from illness for Pirates spring camp. Gertrude Ederle to headline Broadway vaudeville with a $7,500 engagement. Jack Dempsey to tour with road company earning up to $10,000 weekly.

Ormond Beach Fla Maureen Orcutt New York Dorothy Klotz Pardue Chicago Maroon University of Minnesota Ikip Strangler Emini- Pune Paramount Theatre Jack Dempsey

Jimmy Delaney Near Death From Poisoning

Minneapolis report says St Paul light heavyweight boxer Jimmy Delaney faces little hope of recovery as blood poisoning grips his left arm following a bone fracture during a Cincinnati fight with Maxie Rosenbloom two weeks earlier.

Minneapolis Minn Jimmy Delaney St. Paul Delaney Maxie Rosenbloom Cincinnati

East High Sioux City and Spirit Lake Quints Lead The Trials

Sioux City East High and Spirit Lake are rated top contenders in the state high school tournaments. Other fast teams include Storm Lake Ida Grove Plover and Jefferson. Spirit Lake recently defeated Sioux City East 14 9 on the home court, boosting their edge on the dope sheet.

Sioux City East High Spirit Lake Sioux City East High Sioux City Spirit Snake Storm Lake Ida Grove Plover Jefferson Basketeers East Enders

Wellsburg Prevails for Grundy Cage Championship Title

Wellsburg defeated Reinbeck 44 to 14 to win the Grundy county basketball championship. Beaman claimed the consolation by beating Dike 18 to 17. Wellsburg beat Beaman 30 to 18 in the finals, with Reinbeck topping Dike 37 to 23 in the semifinal. A girls game saw Wellsburg beat Grundy Center 36 to 29.

Courier Special Service Grundy Center Wellsburg Grundy County Reinbeck Beaman Hbesting Dike

Sarazen Fails to Tie Hagen in 72-Hole Match

In St. Petersburg on February 28 Walter Hagen defeated Gene Sarazen over 72 holes. Sarazen started strong but faded, while Hagen pressed with persistent drives to take the lead and secure victory. Sarazen posted a high final 18 with a medal score of 71 while Hagen finished six strokes better.

St. Petersburg Via Gens Sarazen Walter Hagen Hagen Soup Sarazen Gene Tiagen

Ten Shooters Compete In Weekly Waterloο Trapshoot

Ten shooters braved frigid weather at the Waterloo Gun Club weekly practice trapshoot at Byrnes Park. Don Nauman led with 24 breaks of a possible 25, Harry Chapman was runner up with 41 of 40.

Waterloo Gun Club Byrnes Park Don Nauman Harry Chapman

Parsons Clinches Iowa Loop Title Despite Loss

Parsons college clinched the Iowa college conference championship with a 316 standing and two fewer losses than any other contender, despite a Saturday defeat to Simpson. The Fairfield quintet has one remaining game against Iowa Wesleyan, and even a loss would not allow Simpson to overtake them. Simpson rose to second place after winning three games, Central moved up from a tie to a clear position just below Indianola, and Morningside, undefeated against conference foes, remains unthreatened though they have played only two conference games.

Des Moines Altho Simpson Parsons College Iowa College Parsons Iowa Wesleyan Fairfield Central Indianola Morningside College of Sioux City Iowa

Iowa Appropriation Budgets Will Pass in Des Moines

Des Moines reports legislative committees will approve appropriations for state institutions as recommended by the state budget director. Few cuts reported. Clarinda may buy land up to 40000 dollars and Eldora boys' training school sees a slight increase. Ames work begins on first men’s dormitory on campus with blasting removal of rocks and trees before spring construction.

Des Moines Aise State Board of Control Vrtuary Clarinda Eldora Ames Ames, Tac Town State College

Kansas Aggies Down Drake In Fieldhouse Victory

Des Moines February 28 Kansas State Agricultural College players dominated Drake at the fieldhouse posting a 39 to 10 victory. The win followed a grueling Grinnell doubleheader the previous night, leaving Drake weary and unable to keep pace with the Aggies and their sharp field baskets.

Kansas Aggies DRAKE Des Moines Kansas State Agricultural College Bill Boelter Grinnell

Mrs Lloyd Yarrington Honored by Shower in La Porte

In La Porte City Iowa on February 2 Misses Mabel Bookmeier Cora Krebs Ruth Haberichter and Mrs John Bolte hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Bolte home for Mrs Lloyd Yarrington nee Bernice Igon before her February 12 marriage. Guests hunted for hidden gifts and a mock wedding entertained, with two course refreshments served.

la Porte City Mabel Bookmeier Cora Krebs Ruth Haberichter John Bolte Bolte Lloyd Yarrington Bernice Igon

Thrift Club Holds All Day Meeting at Stahnke Home

Thrift club members and their husbands spent Thursday at Mr. and Mrs. August Stahnke home for an all day gathering. A noon picnic dinner preceded a business session led by Mrs. S. O. Smalling with Somerset and visiting guests providing afternoon diversion. Next meeting is March 17 at Mrs. Paul Koontz home.

Thrift Club Stahnke August Stahnke S. 0. Smalling Somerset Paul Koontz

Evangelical Societies to Meet Wednesday

Evangelical church Missionary society to hold its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at the church parish hall. Members plan to discuss upcoming mission activities and recent outreach efforts.

Evangelical Societies The Missionary Society of the Evangelical Church

Quong Bee Hand Laundry Services

Special attention given to delicate fabrics and family washing. We call and deliver. Quong Bee Hand Laundry offers washing and delivery from 185 W South Street, phone 1524.

W. Sth

Investment Offer Seeks Corporate Capital From Presidents

An ad invites presidents to disclose capitalization and stock details. It promises to underwrite or buy outright blocks of stock in growing firms from 360000 to 1000000 dollars. Respondents must state preferred stock type, outstanding shares, and number of stockholders. B.R. Suite 1823 Chicago address for confidential replies.

Suite 1823 S. State St Chicago

Cedar Falls Church Sermon Report and Domestic Notes

Prof Harrington of Cedar Falls High School preached at the Methodist church yesterday morning. The pastor Rev Crumb attended and expects to resume duties next Sunday. A brief domestic aside mentions visiting Mrs Richardson's uncle and a playful exchange about cooking with canned lobster.

Weddings in Traer Area Highlight Week of Nuptials

Several couples in the Traer vicinity wed during the week. Nevah Pratt, former Traer girl, married Emery Ludwig of Cedar Rapids. both work for Metropolitan Life and will live in Oelwein. Anna Kaufman of Tama wed Wencl J. Hanus near Traer with about 50 relatives present. they will live on the Manus home farm. William Engel and Dora Prehn, near Traer, married in Waterloo and will reside on the Reed LeFevre farm near Traer. Frank Bell of Lincoln married Johanna Wrage near Reinbeck. both will work for John Strohbehn. Elbert Wiseman near Traer married Fay Smiley of Garrison in Waterloo. they will live with the Wiseman family as he works on the family farm.

Tracer Traer Nevah Pratt C. A. Pratt Cedar Rapids Emery Ludwig Metropolitan Life Company Oelwein Anna Kaufman Tama Engel Chris Engel Reed LeFevre Farm Frank W. Bell Johanna K. Wrage Lincoln John Strohbehn Reinbeck Strohbehn Elbert I. Wiseman Fay Smiley Garrison Waterloo Sroom Milt. Wiseman John A. Smiley Wiseman

Jews Here to Aid Immigrants to Los Angeles

Local Jewish leaders plan a world wide network to assist immigrants. Jacob Cohn, former Waterloo synagogue president, says Waterloo Jews may fund the new organization formed by the Paris Jewish Colonization Association and the United Jewish Committee of Europe. Focus includes South American immigration and pre emigration training in language and trades.

Jacob Cohn Synagog Cohn Waterloo Union of the Jewish Colonization Association of Paris United Jewish Committee of Europe South America

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