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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
1
A report suggests Lundgren is favored to coach the Iowa team as part of an upcoming athletic arrangement. Officials have not confirmed the appointment, but speculation points to a formal announcement soon.
Iowa City reports a major gymnasium expansion is planned at the state university. The project adds a rear extension to the armory, includes a large swimming pool and an L-shaped wing for co ed facilities, extending toward Iowa avenue and Madison Street.
Milwaukee reports entries flooding in from New York to Denver for the Toledo international bowling tournament opening February 22. Organizers expect more than 600 bowling teams, with Toledo centralizing near Grand Central Terminal’s business district. Passenger rates have been cut by associations to boost attendance.
Grinnell's basketball prospects improve after wins over Drake and State Teachers' College. Captain Hagan and Sherman anchor defense as the team works to improve teamwork and shot accuracy. Coach Fisher reshapes the lineup for a likely start against Iowa, with Greenwood limited by eligibility and Lopez favored at center.
Muscatine Iowa January 20 Manager Frank Boyle of the Central Association outfit has signed twenty six players for the local team ten of whom have previously played for Muscatine. Players named include Pit David Stowers Cy Booth Herbert Hill Bert West R E Hunter Jee Rhaight Herbert Swinch Wild Bat Case H New comer Hub Hart Oliver Kehrey Banks J Hasbrouck Charles A Brennan James Harrell BE A Ries Jerry Bennett Chester Masters Midge Anders Lisle Spurs W T Clayton J A Anderson Dolly Gray Whiter Aiperman Tan Tierney Frank Hirkey and other signings listed by position.
Mount Vernon Iowa Jan 20 The State Teachers college five edged Cornell 28 to 20 in a stubborn game Cornell showed weak teamwork and endurance while Klaus and Austen starred for their teams.
Carl Brown the local wrestler faces Cyclone Tommy Thompson in a finish match at the Anions theatre next Thursday evening. Brown trains under George Hitchcock and aims to meet Matsuda or Walter Miller under favorable terms. The Illinois Athletic Club program includes Bully Hurley and a Waterloo delegation with cash bets on Brown’s reception.
Burlington reports indicate high costs to operate in the Central Association. Muscatine has raised substantial sums from fans and merchants to support two seasons of last place finishes. Monmouth shows a cash deficit of 7500, while Kewanee remains financially solid with over 1009 in treasury. Burlington plans 1913 management changes with Hayden and Rohn likely reassigned.
New York report credits Frank Farrel with securing Frank Chance as Highlanders manager. Despite salary, Chance should lift club performance and attendance, possibly reaching first division. Highlanders slated for two exhibition games against Brooklyn at Ebbets Field, expected to draw large crowds if weather cooperates. Chance brings solid material. strong pitching could end tailed results.
Waverly Iowa January 20 The Iowa Sugar Company beet sugar factory closed its slicing campaign after a hundred days of operation begun October 2 with one brief water shortage. It employed 250 regular workers, paid out $50 000 in payroll, and sliced nearly 60 000 tons of beets from 4 000 acres. The operation centers 13 loading stations from Osage to Ottosen including Clear Lake Kanawha Steamboat Rock Goldfield and Bode. The article notes large average farm sizes in Iowa and highlights soil benefits from beet cropping and improved farming methods. Fear of tariff reduction restrains further investment.
The piece notes per acre sugar beet yields rising from eight to twelve tons between 1910 and 1912, with labor costs $15 to $26 per acre. At $5 per ton, average 12 tons yields about $60, making the farmer’s share around $35 to $60 per acre after costs. The Wa verly factory faces tariff-related uncertainties but expects contracts to grow, aided by by products and local dairy benefits in Bremer county.
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