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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1929

Page

5

Star of Swat in Older Days Holds On to His Money

Brice Ruth, once the famed star of baseball and showman, reportedly enjoys a diversified income from baseball salaries, barnstorming, vaudeville, pictures, and articles. His friends say his trust fund and wealth total around $524,500 with ongoing earnings around $200,000 yearly, plus substantial yearly interest.

STAR SWAT Davis J. Walsh News Service New York Brice Ruth Ruth Hve Stick Vauteville Wall Street

The First Meeting of the I Woulda Made Club

RUBE GOLDBERG hosts the inaugural gathering of the I Woulda Made club. Members discuss quirky inventions and showcase playful sketches as part of a lighthearted social event.

Des Moines and Ames Bowlers Lead in State Tourney

Des Moines and Ames bowlers shared top honors at the state tournament in Fort Dodge. The Green Rivers team from Des Moines led the five man event with 2626. Ames’ Akin Frazier pair headed the doubles with 1143, Des Moines' Bill Goffin led the singles with 601 as the 1930 meet was set for Des Moines. Arthur Manly was re elected president and Roy Sm Mons named secretary.

Fort Dodge P—Dex Maples Des Moines Arthur Manly Roy Sm.Mons

Cedar Falls Prep Rivalry Billed for Tomorrow

Cedar Falls High school and Teachers College High meet in the annual city basketball clash in Cedar Falls Tomorrow at the field house on the college campus. Both teams are near equal in records this season. The return game is set for February 8 at the high school gym.

Courier Cedar Palls Cedar Falls High School Teachers College High School College High School

Bears Win Two Straight In Chicago Action

Chicago January 21. The Bears beat the Chicago Bruins 21 to 15 in a home game after defeating the New Yorkers in Rochester the previous night. The Bears’ win followed two consecutive losses by Blat part company with the Bruins.

BEARS Chicago Roches Ster Chicago Bruins New Yorkers Rochester

College Basketball Scores From Crowded Schedule

Notre Dame 31 trailed Pennsylvania 40 at Western Union. Simpson 2a Oklahoma U 35 led Iowa State 27 as Webraske 30 paced Kansas 2p. Lawrence 44 Cornell college 17, Creighton 32 Marquette 20. Sussouri 1l. Detroit 44 Adrian 33 Eureks 39 Monmouth 29 Arkansas 69 Nevlor 23 Bradley 29 Augussuna 30 Timals cortege 29 Bruurtlet a4 Mont Morria 22 Warkberg 18 De Kolb normal 42 Eimburnt 19 Northwestern college 24 Ripon 44 Charlestown Normal 34 Carbondate ormeal 23.

Golf's Slow Motion Star May Change His Ways After Being Disqualified

New York January 21 Cyril Walker former open champion known for deliberate play may speed up after being disqualified in a California tournament for delaying the game. Walker’s slow pace and protests have long troubled officials and galleries. He argued, studied turf, and once moved 300 steps to avoid a delay, drawing sanctions. The incident, along with darkness ending play at the eighteenth, marks a notable tournament chapter.

Golf New York Cyril Walker California Walker Hays Rother Firm Calfornia Macdonald Smith Smith Gyril Tommy Armour Cytil Walker

Wild Bill Mehlhorn Sets Record at El Paso Open

El Paso Tex Jan 21 4 Wild Bill Mehlhorn wins the El Paso Open by 17 under par with a 271 total score over 72 holes. New York pro earns 400 dollars for first place as Robby Crickshank from Progress NY takes second with 277. Mehlhorn’s rounds 70 67 68 66 showcase late surge and a final nine of 31.

el Paso Tex Bi” Mehlhern New York Snob Robby Crickshank Progress WN. Y

Cedar Falls Club to Dine Teachers and Players

Cedar Falls Jan 21 The Cedar Falls Club plans an annual dinner at Hotel Black Hawk to honor the teachers college football squad coaching staff and athletic board. Speechmaking will be limited with music modern dancing and entertainment replacing speeches. The club has hosted the squad after seasons in the past.

Cedar Falls Teachers College Black Hawk

Fate of bout at Miami rests on outglow Friday

New York reports the heavyweight elimination bout between Jack Sharkey and Young Stribling hinges on K O Christner. The Akron slugger could derail the $590,000 venture if he defeats Sharkey in Friday night’s tune‑up at Madison Square Garden. Christner’s potential upset would position him as alternate against Stribling, while Miami Beach interest and other heavyweight talks swirl around Havana plans for George Godfrey and possible opponents.

New York U.P Jack Sharkey Boston Young Stribling Georgia K. O O. Christner Akron Christner Sharkey Getten Knute Hansen Hansen Ohio Florida Madison Square Garden Stribling Miami Beach Ween New York City Ku Klux Klan Jimmy Dougherty George Godfrey Havana John Bowman Tex Godfrey Tom Heeney Paolitto Avendon Tennie Hansen Garden Tex Rickard

Olmen wins ski title at Ogden in Roughvent

Chicago January 21 Casper Olmen of the Norgo Ski Club won the Ogden Dunes Ski Club tournament before 15000 spectators. The event saw a rugged steel slide with only 2 percent of 48 riders topping the feat and several falls injuring competitors. Olmen set a distance record with 169 fre i a trial while Detroit’s Carl and Clarence Hall were disqualified by falls. Coen sails February 4 Kansans City January 11 a campaign to form Davis Cup team will send Junior Coen to Europe for the French Riviera and Wimbledon tours.

Chicago Casper Olmen Norgo Ski Club Ogden Dunes Carl Clarence Hall Detroit Olmen COEN_ SAILS Kansans City ti.Ri Europe Junior Coen Protepe Big Alys Tilden Coen Saily France French Riviera Wimbledon England

East and West High Quintets Meet Friday at Home

Waterloo's East High hosts Independence and West High welcomes Osage in 7:30 p.m. basketball doubleheader. Osage edged Rose Osage by a point last week while East and West aim to rebound after uneven showings. Coaches plan drills to improve shooting as the Orange and Black seek success against Buchanan-adjacent foes.

Waterloo East High School Independence West High School Osage Rose Buchanan Capital Cooch Midie Makeover Jesup Teachers College Ernst Lkely Ralph Sarff Oslweth Mitchell County West

Teachers edge Waterlog East in low scoring game

Cedar Falls January 21 The Teachers college high school cagers defeated Waterlog East 23 to 18 on their college floor. Slow play and miscues dominated. Homer Pryor led with five baskets and a free throw, while Olson struggled for Tutors.

Courier Cedar Falls Teachers College High School East High Little Tutora Waterloo Homer Pryor Olson Altho Pryor Westberg Gerber Kolb Tf Y.ceee H. Prior Lyech R. Frior Weslberg Formonack Dotson Bockner Christians Eliot We Crane Mendenhall _lowe

McMillin Quits Post At Texas Christian U After Decision

Bo McMillin will not coach Texas Christian University this year as he refused a post at Kansas State Agricultural College until he proved himself. Dan Rogers notes McMillin would not quit a job to avoid criticism, citing lack of material and inexperience hampering his first season. The decision ends his tenure amid a winless conference record. An Ottawa boxing match also reports William Paul killed from injuries, opponents Charles Agnew cited.

Fort Worth Tex Bo McMillin Texas Christian U McMillin Kansas State Agricultural College Dan Rogers T. O. U. Athletic Committee Ottawa Ont Wiliam Paul Charles Agnew

Nurmi Feuds Darken New York Track Tour Start

New York, Jan 21. Rival sponsors clash over Panyo Nurmi on his second American tour. Jack Harris protests to the Amateur Athletic Union, claiming Nurmi was pressured by powerful figures to run in the Knights of Columbus and a Masonic benefit meet in Boston. The dispute centers on entry assurances for the Hugh Hirshon trophy events.

New York Panyo Nurmi Nurmi Boston Jack Harris Amateur Athletic Union Finn Harris

Earlville Quint Buck Creek Five in League Game

Delaware County Little Six basketball features two games last week with one upset and one expected result. Earlville lost to Greeley while Delhi beat Oneida, leaving no ties in the standings for the first time since the season began. Buck Creek at Earlville looms as the pivotal matchup that could topple the leaders, with Buck Creek previously winning 26 to 14 in Buck Creek in December. Colesburg opens the week against Elkport in a non league contest as the schedule shifts.

Courter Kerwice Manchester Delaware County Earlville Greeley Cellarites Gallery Delhi Oneida Greeley Buck Creek Colesburg Creeley Elkport

Dubuque Cagers Teach Teachers Rivals in Tilt Tonight

Des Moines, Jan. 21. Five Iowa teams start a crowded basketball week with Western Union beating Simpson 40 to 23. Dubuque University visits State Teachers in Cedar Falls while Iowa State hosts Kansas in a Big Six setup and Drake faces Oklahoma A&M in Des Moines. Conference action dominates the week as teams juggle multiple games.

Des Moines Iowa Western Union Simpson SuUll College Cedar Falls Dubuque University Lawrence Iowa State Oklahoma Kansas University of Towa Quint Northwestern Evanston Greighton Iowa City Towa State Drake Oklahoma Aggies

Hauser New Ohio Line Coach Was Cedar Falls Prep

Cedar Falls Jan 23 George Mauser named assistant coach at Ohio State next season began football at Cedar Falls High School before entering Minnesota University His mother Mrs Emma Hauser and sister Laura live in Cedar Falls He played with the Cedar Falls concert band Here two men were twice convicted in Cambridge Mass for robbing a man who testified he could not remember the incident.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falls George Mauser Ohio State University Minnesota University Emma Hauser Sster Laura Cambridge Mass

Sacred Heart in Court Game With St Xavier Quint

Manchester prep cagers schedule five games this week with three at home. Sacred Heart travels to Monticello Tuesday to face Monticello and hosts St Xavier at home Friday. Edgewood visits for a doubleheader while Manchester aims to avenge past losses. Girls teams yet to meet this season. Manchester favored after recent wins. Xavier also plays at Monticello Friday in season opener.

Sacred. Heart ST. Xavier Quint Courter Manchester Manchester Prep Cagers Monticello Waterloo Sacred Heart St. Xavier's High Lamont Epong Catholic Preps Woaterlbo Edgewood High Meonhawks Edgewood T. Xavier's Sacred Heart

Tennis Made Compulsory at German University

In Griefswald Germany a university curriculum will include tennis as a compulsory course for 18 years. Griefswald University dating back to 1456 leads the move with authorities and the city sharing costs to build eight courts with 61x designated for student use.

Griefswald Germany Griefswald University

Eagle Center pupils reside at school in winter

About 25 students from St Marys School stay at the convent due to bad roads and cold. Many from Eagle Center attended the Kaufman Ostyles wedding dance in Gilbertville Wednesday evening. Mrs Eva Rosauer visits Leo Bedard home in Gilbertville. Roland Braun is listed as sick. Train management in the Holland tubes into New York requires its sergeants and 188 patrolmen on duty daily.

Courier Special Farvice Eagle Center Str. Mary's ‘School Gilbertville Eva Rosauer Leo Bedard Roland Braun Ison Holland Tubes New York

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