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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1917

Page

4

All American Track and Field Team Named

Loomis touted as best sprinter on the All American track and field squad with selections highlighting standout performers across events and divisions.

Loomis

Strikes and Spares Turn Into City Bowling Challenge

Waterloo and Des Moines bowlers may contest a neutral-floor match at White Side alleys after Dad Hopkins challenging Manager Sherman. Des Moines stars to travel, pin setters installed boosting speed, and both sides seek top city bowlers in a formal clash.

Waterloo Des Moines Dad Hopkins Sherman Shermilan Hopkins Fairbank Oelwein

Davenport to demand league meeting for 1917 changes

Davenport officials plan to press President Tearney for an early league meeting to post guarantees, form a schedule committee, and restructure the circuit for 1917. They want new clubs and cities, disfavoring the old Three Eye lineup, and seek decisive action at upcoming magnates’ sessions.

Davenport Tearney Three Eye Central Association Hall

Haughton Proposes Baseball Rule Reforms

Boston leader Percy D. Haughton urges six changes to rebalance the game. Proposals include moving bases closer to home, eliminating the spitball, granting a three ball walk, restricting fouls, clarifying balk rules, and narrowing the plate.

Boston Percy D. Haughton National League Haughton American League

Ed Lewis to Meet Greek Mat Star in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Athletic Club plans a two falls out of three finish match on January 1 between Gus Kerveras and Ed Strangler Lewis. Dan McLeod will referee the catch as catch can bout with no time limit. Kerveras, popular with the southern Greek community, weighs over 200 pounds and claims to be Lewis’ nemesis. Lewis is in San Francisco.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Athletic Club Gus Kerveras

East High and Courier Triumph in Commercial Basketball

In the Y M C A gym last night East High defeated Yowa Dairy 41 to 12 and Courier beat Business College 36 to 11. Orange and Black led with Capt O Connor Segar and McCord scoring most baskets. Courier surged in the second game as Marion Kenneany and Hinds racked points from various angles. Next Tuesday Fast faces Hawkeye Oil and Iowa Dairy meets Cadillac.

East High Courier Yowa Dairy The Business College Orange and Black Capt Hawkeye Iowa Dairy Cadillac

Australian promoter picks rising heavyweight from Australia

Snowy Baker, an Australian fight promoter, spotlights 18 year old Jim Tracey as a future heavyweight contender. Tracey, 6 feet 4 inches and about 185 pounds, is praised for power, speed, and learning quickly. He walked 2000 miles to seek boxing, reaching Baker in Sydney after a grueling trek.

Snowy Baker Jim Tracey Baker Les Darcy Les Tracey Queensland Sydney Thorty

Tearney Plan To Be Considered By Baseball Commission

In Cincinnati on January 3 the National Baseball Commission heard from minor league representatives led by A R Tearney urging elimination of drafts and reclassification to reduce travel and raise pay. The commission indicated careful consideration and adjourned, with Tearney’s ideas favorably viewed for possible adoption. August Perlmann was re-elected president and John Brace secretary for the coming year.

Tearney August Perlmann John EB. Brace

Carpentier Advantage Over Darcy In Potential Big Fight

French heavyweight Georges Carpentier would hold weight height and reach advantages if he faced Australian middleweight Les Darcy in an American ring. Darcy fought mainly at 160 pounds or less while Carpentier fought above that range, with several recent opponents weighing well over 180 pounds. The two have met few times and both have fought American boxers, with Carpentier often giving up weight in those bouts.

New York Les Darcy Georges Carpentier Carpentier Darcy Darcey Smith Sories Sidney Jon Jeanetta Gunboat Smith Bombardier Wells Clabby McGoorty Murray Chip George Brown

Dysart Defeats La Porte City High in New Year's Tilt

Dysart high beat La Porte City high 22 to 7 in Dysart on New Year's evening, marking the fifth straight win of the season. The game showcased Dysart’s quick passing and teamwork as Ashle y refereed, with Dysart next meeting Grundy Center Friday. Also noted, Dysart alumni defeated Grundy Center Independents 33 to 11 that same night. A Waco banker received a 99 year prison sentence.

Fort Newsum Alberta Fort Dodge Messenger Dysart Dysart High la Porte City High RR. L. Ashley Waterloo Grundy Center Porte City Riddiesbarger R. F Ashley Heckt Ssese Eenver Foss Dengler R. Foss Barnes -Edselt Ames Angel Flelé

Simpson College Upsets Ames in 18 to 13 Victory

Simpson College of Indianola surprised Ames on January 3 by defeating the Iowa State College quintet 18 to 13. Simpson, the tall center, starred with four field goals while Archie hit six free throws. Aldrich unable to play for Ames and strong passing by Simpson's team fueled the win. Referee Shull of Chicago officiated.

Ames Jan Simpson College Indianola Iowa State College Simpson Bragdon Archie Methodists Aldrich Bimpoon Archis Bragdon Daft Paige Simpson Erskine Grant Morgan Graves Boyton Welfin Paige Erakine Packer Morgan Shull Chicago

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