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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1928
Page
5
President Walter A. Jessup announces Burton A. Sigwersen will be named head football coach at the University of Tews for the next year, despite protests. Des Moines discussions precede the formal appointment as officials consider the plan and reception.
Athletic director Paul E Belting and medical supervisor Walter Fesler defended the Hawkeye football program amid alumni protests. The council recommended extending head coach Ingwersen’s contract for another year, supported by President Jessup and the council. The move followed a season with Iowa’s sole Big Ten win in three years, mirroring Ohio State’s John W Wilce, who also secured another year. Des Moines hosts an alumni gathering to form a permanent Iowa University Alumni Association to better coordinate with athletics.
Sunday ball games at Enet Fans agreed that results included Burton Avenue Evangelical 18 to 9 over Grace MEL 12 to 4 and other church league scores. East High hosts senior Sunday School and city league games tonight starting at 7 05 with several evangelical and Baptist groups engaging in fast battles on Tuesday schedule.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions various names and places including Jim Cera, Haley Mya, and Frank Rewle Winery. It hints at a midseason timeline, a possible public or local notices context, and scattered references to events, individuals, and dates, but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Veteran minor league manager Jimmy Hanlon recalls the Pipgras case and Ed Barrow’s push to move the pitcher from Atlanta to Nashville. He notes Ed Barrow’s strategic moves, compares Pipgras to his brother George, and reflects on the impact of scouting and pitching talent across the Southern Association and major leagues. The account weaves manager chatter with era anecdotes about contracts and player development.
The piece previews a long rivalry between Iowa and Illinois as both teams prepare for a set of four wooden basketball games in 1928. It highlights key players, center Marypin, guards, and mentions coach names and arena details while noting the tough competition ahead for the Hawkeyes and Illini.
In a crowded edition several junior and senior games are listed with scattered scores. Mason Guy juniors led 28 points while Western Tyson posted 26 and Missouri’s Hume scored 20. Other lines mention Northwest, Phil, and Hampton with varied tallies amid a noisy OCR segment.
The 1928 Russissippi Valley League schedule shows opening games on May 3 with Moline at Watertown and Rock Island hosting. Dubuque visits Marshalltown, Burlington plays Rock Island, and Ottawa travels to Cedar Rapids. The Hawks begin at home and then go to Moline on May 9.
Decorah Iowa high school basketball report notes Luther College defeated Valparaiso quint by 34 to 30 in a brisk battle last night. Luther led at the half with strong defense and steady offense to secure the win.
RECO 10 ATTEND ALUM CONFAB describes alumni from Des Moines and Fort Madison gathering to discuss athletic policies at the State University. The group worries taxation without representation as alumni pay fees but lack a say in university athletics. Coach Theversen to continue coaching Wt Bown. no extended meeting planned.
Iowa plans a string of winter title events at the University of Town starting January 11. Eight district tourney survivors compete in an elimination at Town City March 18 and 16. March 9 and 10 bring the Big Ten indoor titles as top Hawkeye meets unfold.
New York January 11 Tex Rickard names nine champions and a ranking of boxers in each division for 1927 in The Ring ratings. Champions include Gene Tunney, Tommy Loughran, Mickey Walker, Joe Dundee, Tony Canzoneri, Bud Taylor, and Corporal Izzy Schwartz with numerous close contenders listed in groups across weight classes.
Joe Circle, Waterloo outfielder last season, sold by Evansville of the Three-League to Erie Pa of the Central League. The new class B circuit will field next season, mainly Ohio players. Evansville paid $1,590 to acquire Circle and transfer details were reported by Sam Frank of Waterloo Baseball Association.
The Associated Press reports a mixed bag of results with Terris of Chapel Hill defeating Big Ben Pound of Florida 19 to 10. Bud Taylor stopped Babe Ruth in Louisville by technical knockout. Mariner beat Hud Doran in Chicago 5 to 6 by knockout. Jimmy Block won by technical knockout over Jimmy Murphy in Indianapolis 6 to 4. Warren Levy and Jimmy Mahoney fought to a 4 to 4 draw in New Orleans. Jack Silvee defeated Maxico City’s simomy McDermott in Oakland 20 to 3 by knockout.
Chicago January 11. A new coaching era arrives at Northwestern under Arthur Lonborg as he introduces a five man offense learned at Washburn and Kansas. The Purple undermine Notre Dame in 16 meetings and win three of five pre season games, opening the Big Ten with wins over Michigan and Iowa. Lonborg studied under Dr. Forrest C Allen at Kansas.
Cornell University fencers plan a bid to place at least one man on the U S Olympic team to represent the country in Amsterdam next summer. Captain Good, Chardon, Birone, Robbins and Smith anchor a strong lineup as the season opens with a February meet against Columbia.
East High unveils a tough week with games against Winter Friday and Grant High Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Coach Makeever’s squad, boasting six lettermen and seven six-footers, seeks to rebound after recent wins while facing district champions Vinton and a Gr ani ng foe, with key players Sansone Young Gerber Schanmel and Ziegler expected to start.
Waterloo playgrounds association will begin annual basketball activities Saturday morning announced Forum director Victor Read. Leagues will be formed among grade school boys with city and regular schedules, teams by weight classes from 75 to 195 pounds, later a heavyweight league planned. organizers seek more players and invite contact with Read at city hall.
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