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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
7
Rockford’s school board faces a vote on leasing its park for a Mississippi Valley League franchise as fans balk at a 42000 price tag. Ira Bell and league president Selden discuss alternatives and the eight club league plan, with Rockford potentially losing the entry.
John Deere Quinntet held off Bartles-Shepherd 84 to 27 in an Industrial League game. Bam led scoring with seven field goals while Holman topped Bartles-Shepherd with three goals and two free throws as the Deeres stretched their league lead.
Iowa banks in the Seventh Federal Reserve District report a 9 percent December rise in savings deposits over November and a 5 percent year over year gain. Total savings deposits reach 210,203,783 with Timels posting the largest month increase. Michigan shows a year decline despite an annual rise in deposits.
Billy Gordon of Portland knocks out Nogeh Dunia in a night fight billed as top card action. Dunia falls in the early rounds, referee stops contest.
Wisconsin beat Purdue to tighten the race while Minnesota and Northwestern win nonconference games. Purdue leads scoring with Stretch Murphy averaging near 40 points per game. Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio State and Iowa trail with strong individual totals as penalties from exams loom over eligibility.
Fort Wayne, Jan 28 UPI The Davenport team leads the Town state bowling tournament as champions from last year vie to regain the title in 1829 competition now underway in Fort Wedge, Indiana.
Michigan climbs from early loss to top the Western Conference with a new coach George Veenker guiding a green squad. The Wolverines dominate in four league games averaging 30 points and holding opponents to 20.75, led by Bob Chapman Bill Orwig and Joe Truskowski as the big three.
East High, 31 23 winners over New Hampton, meets high-scoring Teachers College High with key players sidelined. Captain Christians Ont injures knee. Beckner and Crane rued out by eighth-roster rule. Dotson Gerber likely start at forward with Kolb center and Kyle Elwatt guards.
Belgrade reports the treaty of friendship between Italy and Jugoslavia expired Sunday. State officials declined to say whether renewal was planned.
Kansas City dispatch notes a pivotal Big Six showdown as Oklahoma travels to Missouri with both teams undefeated. Iowa State moved to third after beating Kansas 27 to 24, while Tom Bishop of Kansas leads conference scoring with 146 points. Patt funeral set for Creston former mayor J H Patt.
Waterloo on schedule features Steely’s Shamrocks hosting Harlem Globe Trotters in Hast High gym. The New York City team, world’s noted negro basketball champions, tours the Midwest on a coastward trek. A preliminary game is planned with two industrial league teams likely in the semi windup.
Des Moines Jan 98 Missouri Valley notes say Drake plays Missouri tonight while Oklahoma faces Washington in St Louis. Big Six leaders Missouri and Oklahoma loom. Valley teams meet Big Six foes this week with Drake favored to upset Missouri in Des Moines.
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