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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

12

West Cagers Prepare New Offensive for Season Start

West High coach Ralph Sarff drills ten players for a Fort Dodge clash and a Cedar Falls game as Waterloo prep teams battle tomorrow. Sarff says a tougher, faster offense may yield a hard to beat unit while Makeover plans to field his full varsity against Story City opponents. East High meets Cedar Falls at home at 7 30 p m with hockey fans welcome to the exhibition.

Waterloo Prep East High Cedar Falls Ralph Sarfi Fort Dodge West High Sarit Sarff Sam Harpin Gnagy Ralph Schultz Tom Moore Robert Waite Ortis Watson Edwin Templeton Paul Homer Miller Clarke Wrolier Eugene Shoemeker Waterloo Cooch Midge Orange Bhick Story City High School Makeover Story City

Lights at Cedar River Lagoon Benefit Skaters

Installation of lights at the Jaa goon ir Cedar River park, used as a skating rink, began yesterday announced by Victor A Read playground commissioner. Fifteen nights will be installed and ready within days. A 16 inch high wall is being installed to enclose the rink. A warming house is in use. Plans for an industrial hockey league are progressing.

Jaagoon Ir Cedar River Park Victor A. Read Read

Walker and Hudkins to Settle Dispute in Garden Tonight

New York dispatch reports that Mickey Walker plans to defend his middleweight title against Ace Hudkins in Madison Square Garden before the season ends. Matchmaker Tom McArdle aims to secure Walker's contract to fight the Nebraska Wilders and will seek New York State Athletic Commission approval at its meeting tomorrow. Hudkins is eager for the bout and McArdle expects no trouble in signing him.

New York Tom McArdle Mickey Walker Ace Hudkins Madison Square Garden McArdle Walker Nebraska Wilders New York State Athletic Commission Hudkins Meardle

Glass bankboard installed at East High Court

A new glass bankboard has been purchased and installed for East High School’s contest with Cedar Falls High. The board lets fans in gallery seats see every play, and the game starts at 7 p.m. to allow attendance at the hockey match.

East High School Cedar Falls High

Des Moines Boxers Prepare For White Glove Fight Night

In Des Moines on January 3, Thomas from Oelwein and Louie Mays, along with Des Moines rival, will box as the first to use new white gloves tonight in a headlining event. The training wraps this afternoon ahead of the card action tomorrow night. Hoosiers Triumph In Fort Wayne Basketball Tilt

Des Moines Jan Xu.ri—Jor ‘Thomas Oelwein Louie Mays

Going-to-the-Sun and the Rockies in verse and talk

A collage of lines describes Going-to-the-Sun in the Rockies, granite peaks above sapphire lakes, and a vivid mountain grandeur. It blends nature imagery with satirical notes on politics and culture, from a talking marathon prize dispute to calendar reform and language classroom quips.

Rockies Sapphire Lake Koday

Legion Hockey Sextet Ready for Armour Clash

Waterloo's American Legion sextet, riding a .600 mark, faces Armour Packing of St. Paul tomorrow night at the Hippo drome in the third season game. The ice is improving after opening trouble and should be better for 8:30 p.m. start. Armour, a strong Minneapolis-St Paul outfit, features players from last year's Hook Eat Cow squad. Roy Malcolm, Legion manager, expects a solid showing after last Tuesday's team-work win, with a large crowd anticipated for the matchup.

Waterloo American Legion Armour Packing Company Sextet St. Paul Hippodrome Armour Sextet

Basketball results from college games titled by OCR

College basketball scores show Michigan State 14 Penn State 44 and Ohio State 43. Other listed teams include North Carolina 20, Fordham 41, Army 90, Georgia 48, South Carolina 41, Georgetown 33, Yale 17, with various players noted in broken form.

Dempsey Sign For Fight Next Summer in Frayne Report

New York rumors say Jack Dempsey will return for a final heavyweight title bout late next summer. Ed Frayne claims Dempsey accepted terms and will announce next week. Possible opponents include Sharkey, Uzendun, Stribling, and Heeney with a Miami showdown leading to a June survivor match.

Hy Davis J. Walsh fIat News Service New York Jack Dempsey Ed Frayne Dack Sharkey Paulina Uzendun W. L Young) Stribling Tom Heeney Tommy Loughran Dempsey Lenas Loughran Miami Bezah Paulino Heeney the Garden Frayne Miami Bost Altho Pauline Sharkey

Sunday School Teams Begin Schedules in Intermediate Loop

Sunday school basketball opened on the high school court after illness delays. First Baptist beat Union Congregational 44 to 4 as First Brethren defeated St. Mark's 20 to 16, Burton Avenue 18 to 13 over First Congregational, and Grace Methodist 14 to 10 over Walnut Street. First Baptist showcased strong all around scoring to overwhelm Union Congregational.

Ast First Brethren St. Mark's Episcopal First Baptist Union Congregational Burton Avenue Baptist First Congregational Grace Methodist Episcopal Walnut Street Baptist Lata

Dempsey May Face Florida Fight Winner in 1929 Ring Plans

The Miami Beach bout between Stribling and Sharkey on February 26 looms as a major draw. The winner could face Dempsey in a summer showdown, with Tex Rickard aiming for a high profile, financially potent 1929 season. Possible challengers include Loughran or Pauline if the Florida bout clears the way.

New York Sharkey Stribling Miami Beach Fistiana Dempsey Jack Florida Tex Rickard Tommy Loughran Chicago Miami Pauline Tex Loughran Paulino

Davenport Fans Launch Baseball Fund Drive

Davenport Indiana January 3. Baseball boosters have begun a drive to secure a Davenport franchise in the Mississippi Valley league. The campaign seeks 15000 dollars before the league annual meeting at Waterlois January 15.

Davenport Waterios

Wolverines loom as Big Ten chase starts Saturday

Michigan’s Maize and Blue surged to three straight wins led by Big Joe Truskowski with 20 points. They beat Penn State 33 to 11 and Cornell 46 to 13 after an earlier 34 to 21 defeat of Michigan State, opening the title bid against Northwestern. Ohio State beat North Carolina 43 to 30, while Chicago fell to Beloit 20 to 16, showing the league’s tight form.

Chicago Michigan Big Maize Blue Machine Michigan State Wolverines Rush Penn State Cornell Big Joe Truskowski Northwestern Ohio State North Carolina Columbus Beloit College of Wisconsin Maroons

First M. E. Quint Triumphs in League Contest

The Episcopal church team won 32 to 8 against Central Christian, taking an early lead and staying ahead. Other results: First Presbyterian beat United Presbyterian 27 to 10, Church of the Brethren defeated Walnuk Street Baptists 22 to 8, with one game postponed.

St: Episcopal Church Central Christian First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Quintet Brethren Walnuk Street Baptists

East High picks nine grid tilts for next season

Six of nine football games for East High are fixed as Gooch Midge Makeover announced. Dates include Sept 21 at East West Des Moines, Sept 28 at Davenport, Oct 5 at Independence, Oct 19 at Boone, Nov 2 at Osage, Nov 16 at Marshalltown. Open dates Sept 28 Oct 12 Nov 9 will be filled by Grant High Webster City and Charles City.

East High Gooch Midge East West Moines Davenport Independence Boone Osage Mershalltown Grant High Cedar Rapids Webster City Charles City Makeover Elkader Cedar Falls Teachers College High Waverly Ichosen Makeever Estrine Kalenich Liffting Lawless Widemaenn Hansmire Wagner Guernsey Hall Zegartic

Bartles-Shepherd Triumphs in Hansell Contest 22 to 14

Bartles-Shepherd Ol company cagers of Waterloo defeated the Hansell Independents in Hansell last night in one of the fastest games. The final score was 22 to 14 with Bartles-Shepherd relying on guard play by Haselman and Fiola to edge ahead late. Details show Ramsell, Mosler, Bchammel, Elwell, Pols, and Haaretman among the scorers for Bartles-Shepherd while Cribelier, Handorl, Reed, Morgan, Davia, and Garratt contributed for Hansell. Referee Van Koten from State Teachers College officiated.

Courier Special Service Hansell Bartles-Shepherd Ol Company Cagers of Waterloo Hansell Independents Hansell Moor Bartles-Shepherd Haselman Fiola

Mandell and Shea Finish Training for 10-Round Fight

Boston featherweight Tory Mandell and Chicago featherweight Erdle O Brien completed their final training for tomorrow night’s 10-round decision bout at the Coliseum. In the 10-round semi windup, Greenfeld of Chicago meets Dixie Tahood of Missouri in an earlier bout.

Chicago Tory Mandell Boston Mass Erdle 'Brien Coliseum Greenfeld Dixie TaHood Ouls

Dryden Recounts Wrigley Humble Banquet Tale

Charley Dryden recalls a Florida trip with William Wrigley Jr. in which the Chicago Cubs owner hosted a lavish gathering at his Malibu home. A passing remark about tipping the butler under a gold plate prompts Wrigley to respond that such an insult would be harmful, revealing his magnate persona.

Charley Dryden Florida William Wrigley, Jr Chicago Guts Los Anageles Angels Chicago Cubs Dryden Wrig

Gun club members plan talks on state trap tournament

Waterloo Gun club members will meet Wednesday at the Elks club to discuss plans for the state trap shooting tournament to be staged here. No dates yet. President Nic Webber urges all members to attend.

Waterloo Gun Club Elks Club Nic Webber

Teachers Quint Clash With Cyclones In Cedar Falls

Iowa State College squares off against Iowa State Teachers on Saturday night in Cedar Falls. Cyclones bring a strong offense and aim to beat the locals while Menze begins his Ames tenure and Dickinson prepares new formations. Captain Lester Lande led with seven field goals and four free throws in the Simpson game as starters were likely Lande Woods Ludwig Taylor and Hitch.

Pourier Gedar Falls State Teachers College Iowa State College Teachers Cedar Falls Cyclones Art Dickinson Louis Menze Menze Ames William Chandler Iowa Dickinson Towa State College Iowa State Teachers College Towa State Lester Lande Lande Woods Ludwig Taylor Hitch

Sacred Heart Cagers Edge Alumni Five 14 to 8

Sacred Heart Cardinals defeat the alumni team 14 to 8 at Sacred Heart gym. Wayne Coughlin led scoring with four field goals and two free throws while captain Kress could not play due to an infected hand. Half time stood 2 to 12 in favor of Sacred Heart.

Sacred Heart Cardinals Sacred Heart Gymnasium Wayne Coughlin Kress Cardinals Sacred Heart Alimnt D. Rawlings Collins W. Coughlin LE T. Coughlin Hayes Burger Fuller N. Rawlings Knapp Mayer McGreevey McGraw Burger Webber Joe Sansone

Pioneer Cage Leader Expected to Play in Opener

Grinnell Iowa January 3 Captain Morris Coggeshall may return to the Pioneer lineup for the opening conference game against Washington of St. Louis. Coggeshall has not played this season after an operation last fall and his return would boost the team’s offense for the pivotal bout.

Grinnell U.P Meer Morris Coggeshall Washington St. Louis Coggeshall Pioneers

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West Cagers Cedar Falls Tigers Cedar River Lagoon Garden Tonight DES Moves Hoosiers Fort Wayne Ind Paterson N. J Macgie Ando George McManus Au Wee Int'l Feature Service, Inc Great Britain Sun Mountain Congress Mehrle Fatty Arbuckle Electoral College J. M Legion Hockey Sextet Ready Battle Armour Club of Walsh Tunney Jack Sharkey William F. Kenny Alfred E. Smith Mulimillionaire Contractor National Exhibition Company New York Giants Wolverine Chase M. E. Quint Makeever Books Mid-Continent Garrison BP Bryant Brookmare F ¢ Wilson O Tee Moody Bartles Shepherd Shea Wrigley Nic Charley Hell GO AL Demaree Fitcher New York Giants GUN Club Quint Sacred Heart Cagers Armour Legion Schyneman's Drug Storm Leonard Clgar Dairy Cattle Congress Hippodrome
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