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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1921

Page

6

East High Quint Triumphs Over Cedar Falls Tigers

Cedar, Fally Jan 22 Capt Pete Howrey's waterloo East High quintet crushed Cedar Falls 43 to 18 to capture their first victory over the Tigers in years. East High's defense held Cedar Falls to three field goals while waterloo's offense clicked, though Dean fouled out after four personals. Wheeler stepped in and showed form as East High led 17 to 6 at halftime and prepared for a Cedar Rapids game tonight. Local fans praised East High for teamwork over the Tigers lack of cohesion.

Boores Cedar Falls Fatty Tigers Tiger Shillinglaw East High East High Waterloo Dean Waeter Fens Wheeler Cedar Rapids

Verses on sobriety and demagogues in a ragged page

A fragment from Daily News poetry and satire mixes social critique with political jabs. It laments obsolete humor, mocks demagogues, and notes public reverence for artistry while hinting at post trial disquiet. References to sobriety verses, humorists, and a President-elect trip frame a windswept, disjointed column.

Leonard Plans Trip To London For Weight Battle

New York Jan 22 Benny Leonard plans a spring trip to London to meet Johnny Basham the British welterweight champion. Manager Billy Gibson says Benny will secure a suitable weight in the United States and then undertake the contest in Great Britain. Basham is listed with a tentative fee and Leonard’s first opponent is being chosen as he pursues the world title clash.

United Press New York Benny Con-Erd London Johnny Basham Billy Gibson Great Britain Leonard Ey Pear

Sunior High Triumphs Over Sacred Heart In Junior Game

Junior high basket tossers defeated Sacred Heart 25 to 10 at the junior high gym. Captain Kipp led with six field goals as a large crowd watched. Lineup included Kipp, Mehl, Sini er, Kuttler, Walter. substitutions Parker, Tipsteller, Daler, Hulett.

Junior High Sacred Heavy Kipp Cap Kipp Mehl Sinier Kuttler Walter Vds Parker Smith Tipsteller Daler Kutter Hulett

Suare Flashes Wrestlers Fight For Championship

In San Francisco Ed Strangier defended the heavyweight title against Rick Davis in a long bout lasting over an hour. Zbyszko edged Santel on points after two hours, Myers swept Allanis two falls to one in Chicago, and Tambitas defeated Eagan in Portland in a welterweight decision.

Robest Ed Strangier le Rick Davis Conn Ict San Francisco Cal Ad Santel Wladek Zbyszko Zbyszko Chicago Johnny Myers John Allanis Bes Moines John

Boston College offers $10 000 for game Nov 5

Boston College offers ten thousand dollars or 39 percent of gate receipts to any college football eleven of equal standing that will meet Boston College here on November 5. Graduate Manager Frank Reynolds said the college would like to play Dartmouth Syracuse Brown or California.

Associated Press Boston Mass Boston College Fontba Frank Reynolds Dartmouth Syracuse Brown California

Reinbeck Falls to College High Quint 27 to 11

Reinbeck on January 22 hosted the Teachers College training school of Cedar who overpowered Reinbeck 27 to 11. Starbuck led the visitors with fast floor work and precise shooting while Reinbeck fought hard from start to finish, though faltering on defense at key moments.

Reinbeck College High Quint Teachers College Training School of Cedar Capt Starbuck

Six Day Bicycle Race Nears End

Chicago report notes Osterriter and Kockler leading with 83 points at 7 am on the race’s final day. Madden and Magin, tied for second last night, stand at 78 points after 128 hours. Other teams maintain their prior positions as the event closes at 10:22 pm.

Associated Press Chicago Osterriter Kockler Madden Magin Heer

$75 000 Offered for Leonard Tendler Go

Al Herford, veteran boxing promoter, announced his club wired Benny Leonard and Lew Tender managers an offer of 875000 for a one round championship bout to take place in Baltimore.

Associated Press al Herford Benny Leonard Lew Tender Baltimore

Missouri Defeats Sooners and Other Conference Scores

Varsity basketball highlights include Missouri defeating Oklahoma with strong shooting and standout play by Arbor and Ware. Other notes mention Drake, Knox beating Coe, and Indiana’s late surge in a Western Conference game. Illinois and Bloomington affiliations appear in scattered lines describing recent results and standings from multiple teams.

How Old Is Ann in the Ring

A period boxing cartoon by Ed Hughes discusses Mary Ann Moran, Joe Beckett, and Georges Carpentier. It weighs Moran's mystique, Dempsey links, and Carpentier’s challenge amid a playful critique of boxing fame and age.

Ann ED Hughes Frank Moran Tts Murry Ann Georges Carpen ' Juier Georges Desschamps Frank Moran Hiatenes Mary Ann Réd Fulton Mary Joe Beckett Carpentier England Beckett Ujing Foon Smforan Mary Anning Dempser Pentier Dempsey Moren

British Amateurs Defeat U S Boxers at Gavin Dinner

Report of a dinner at the Commodore Hotel in New York where British Army and Navy boxers defeated American champions. Accounts note the Americans showed grit but lacked proper schooling, with Cant Chandler and John Watson among notable English winners. Ralph Ritchie fought tough in a heavyweight bout and Tex O Rourke praised for selecting the British team.

New York United States Army Navy Engand William A. Gavin International Sporting Club Commodore Hotel London Gotham Tong Tad Mavis Star Chandler Mery Cartwright Ralph Ritchie Uy Sa Gallant Pathe John Watson Ritchie Watson Boycroft Joseph Rovcroft Tex O’ Rourke Tex

Offer of 30000 Rejected for Prince Loree Champion Pace

Cleveland Ohio February 22 An offer of 30000 for Prince Loree the pacing gelding said to be a record was rejected by Captain David Shaw It is reported Loree the world s double gaited champion with pacing mark for four miles at 2 00 and trotting 2 63 1 4 He will race on the Grand Circuit again this season Capt Shaw said

Associated Press Cleveland, O Tan Prince Loree David Shaw Shaw

Stoneham Buys Two Racers for 30000 dollars

New York January 22 United Press reports Charles A Stoneham owner of the New York Giants has bought the three year old Dry Moon by Olambalal and Honeymoon and the four year old Yellow Hand by Rossendale and Yellow Sea from Richard T Wilson through Jack Goldsborough for 30000 dollars.

United Press New York Charles A. Stoneham New York Giants Ower Dry Moon Olambalal Honeymoon Yellow Hand Rossendale Yellow Sea Jack Goldsborough Richard T. Wilson A Stoneham

Caddage Expects To Throw Lewis In Title Bout

Henry B L Farrell reports Earl Caddock defends the toehold against a headlock ban as Joe Stecher’s injury intensifies wrestling controversy. Caddock predicts advantage with speed, while Lewis trains with a headlock on a wooden dummy despite opposition from officials and rivals.

Henry B L. Farrell United Press Sta New York Joe Stecher Ed Lewis Earl Caddock Stecher Lewis Frank Gotch Caddock Des Moines

West High Tops Iowa City In Close State Tilt

Iowa City IH S Jan 22 West High defeated Iowa City 23 to 20 in a keen hoops battle. Cohn led West High with strong defense and offense, Meyers and Simmons produced steady scoring, Banton and Lichty shone for Iowa City despite the loss. Referee Skein handled the game at Coe.

Iowa City Waterloos West Bigh West High J. H. Couch Banton Capt. Simmons Lichty Figs Iowa City High Meyers Simmons Coh N Mains Town Fi Terrence Guarfield Baskets Capt Cohn McGuire Wige Terrence Tree Jack Skein Coe Kondelka

Missing Dempsey Bond Found In Bank Safe

San Francisco January 22—Jack Dempsey manager Jack Kearns said the 50000 forfeit bond for the Carpentier bout was actually held by the bank and later found in Kearns’s safe deposit box. The bond had been posted in New York in November and had been in the bank’s possession. New York earlier reported the bond’s disappearance and ensuing search led to its discovery in Dempsey’s camp.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey New York Dan McKettrick Georges Carpentier Dempser Th Trust Company

Skating Race Planned in St Paul January 30

St Paul skater Everett McGowan will race Art Staff of Chicago on Sunday January 30 in four events the 220 yard dash half mile one mile and two mile races If each skater takes two events another mile race may be added keeping the competition tight and local.

Associated Press St. Paul Minn Everett McGowan Chicago

Many Players Offer but Few Will Stick

United Press reports Boston January 22 1930s Red Sox manager Hugh Duffy is fielding a flood of applicant letters for team positions. He notes hundreds arrive daily from hopeful youngsters seeking tryouts, reflecting intense interest amid roster speculation.

United Press Boston Hugh. Duffy The Red Sox Vlewty

Packy O Gatt y Wins On Foul From Roy Moore

Packey O Gatty a New York bantamweight beat Roy Moore of St Paul on a third round foul in a 15 round bout in New York. Moore was disqualified for low blows. Also three rookies Howard Burkett Robert C Barcrofe and Robert W Grodr signed with the New York Giants after a Polo Grounds tryout.

Packy O'Gatty Roy Moore United Press New York Packey O'. Gatty St. Paul Moore Howard Burkett Robert C. Barcrofe Robert W. Grodr Polo Grounds New York Giants

Kerr balks at White Sox offer in salary dispute

Chicago Jan 21 Dick Kerr, star pitcher for the White Sox, received a stiff salary offer at Paris Texas and refused to sign. He says he will not play unless paid more, and may join a semipro club in Chicago. Kerr pitched in 45 games last season and ranks among league leaders. He cites past success and loyalty to fans as reasons for a raise, noting plans to help the pennant push. He has also taken up golf to stay in trim.

Chicago Dick Kerr Comiskey White Sox Paris Tex Kerr Bill Gleason Jim Bagby Cleveland Doc Ayers Detroit Carl Mays Kerry Was Sox _portsider Herr Altho South Side St.Louis Tims

Ski meet postponed due to mild weather in Chicago

The Norge Ski club postpones its annual meet planned at Carey NL until adequate snowfall allows it. Secretary John Ohns said the event will be rescheduled when conditions permit, noting the unusually mild week as the cause.

Associated Press Chicago Norge Ski Club Carey John Ohns

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