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.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
4
Loomis touted as best sprinter on the All American track and field squad with selections highlighting standout performers across events and divisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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