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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1929

Page

7

Directors show plenty of ash and deny it all

New York dispatch reports Madison Square Garden directors vigorously deny rumors of a Miami Beach move to stage a show. Colonel Hammond cites Dempsey telegrams and ticket activity as proof of no halt, while Garden officials prep for Florida plans and Miami Beach construction details.

New York INS Miami Beach Madison Square Garden Corporation John Hammond Jack Dempsey Miami Dempsey Florida Flamingo Park William F. Corey Garden Madison Square Garden Carey Boyton Frank McIntyre Garders Tex Rickard Lsten To & Lugubrious Mr. Carey

Rotary League bowling results at Whiteside alleys

Witty's team beat George Muller's quintet 2 games to 1, Ralston's defeated Estes 5 to 1, and Silver's bested Watson 2 to 1 in last night’s Rotary League action. Huntley of Miller's team rolled a 211 game for the high score of the evening.

Witty George Muller Ralston Estes Silver Watson Rotary League Whiteside Huntley Miller Rotary Leacs

Barrow names all time greats in baseball picks

New York Jan 29 U P K Edward G Barrow secretary and general manager of the Yankees selects an all time baseball team naming Hans Wagner Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Tris Speaker and Izzy Schalk among others He ranks Wagner Cobb LaJoie Ruth and Speaker as the five greatest players and includes Johnson Mathewson Pennock as pitchers He also notes infield strength for the Yankees with Lary Koenig Lazzeri and Pennock predicting 20 wins for Pennock and a strong season for the club.

New York U.pk New York Yankees Edward G. Barr Hans Wagner Chicago White Sox Barrow Eddie Collins Rube Waddell Louisville Babe .Ruth Boston Red Sox Fellows Philadelphia Washington Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Chioage Boston Yankees Lyn Lary Mark Koenig Tony Lazzeri Herp Pennock Ty Cobb Larry LaJoie Babe Ruth Tris Speaker Wagner Cobb LaJoie Hal Chase Jimmy Collins Feld Izzy Schalk Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Herb Pennock

Parsons Cagers Defeat Towa Wesleyan 36 26

Parsons College basketball beat Towa Wesleyan 36 to 26 in a Prairie Conference game at Mt. Pleasant Iowa. Parsons built a seven point halftime lead, extended it briefly, then regained control with a late surge. Swanson and Persons each scored 13 points for Parsons.

Mt. Pleasant Dan Parsons College Iowan Wesleyan Parsons Fairfeld Swanson Persons

Fights Last Night Across Cities With Knockouts and Points

Boxers in Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Columbus Lincoln Flint Milwaukee and other cities fought last night. Notable results include Jackie Fields stopping Ceiluhua in Chicago and Red Clingman knocked out by Henry Mass in Boston. Johnny O Keefe outpointed Eddie Wagner in Columbus while Harold Mathews knocked out Jackie Daniels in Lincoln. Several bouts ended in knockouts or decisions with various fighters scoring for or against their opponents.

Chicago Jackie Fields Los Anne Jack McGarthy Cliengo Jack Kennedy Detroit Ceiluhua Bet wWle Henry Mass Philadelphia Red Clingman Boston Columbus Johnny O'Keefe Eddie Kid Wagner To. Lincoln Neb Harold Mathews Lins Goin Jackie Daniels Oammha Teddy Onrein Lincoln Eddie McFadden St. Paul Minn Flint Mich Oily Shine Minneapolis Roy Willams Niloun Ak Falld Angela Poglist Dy Iuih Tony Sanders Joe Puhlman Matthews Flamdreau Milwaukee King Tut Habe Ruth Phil Zwick Gleveland Sammy Shack New York Jimmy Evans Ani Francisca Matt Clanclott Milwaukne F Bleuberville Tammy Crowley Pittsien Joe Toyehan Newark B. Naytan Gasiahania Mason Naydon Frankin Scheel Wumulo

Blaze of Sports Trail Through the Boxing Racket

Alan J. Gould recalls how boxing's landscape shifted since the 1920s, noting Tex Rickard’s era at Madison Square Garden, the era’s fights and figures, and how modern changes, new methods, and big business supplanted the old glamor as champions like Dempsey and Firpo faded from the scene.

Alan J. Gould Associated Press Dempsey Firpo Wilde-Villa Griqui-Kilbane Criqui-Dundee Leonard - Tendler Tunney - Greb Willard-Johnson Willard-Firpo Firpo-Dempsey New York Tex Rickard Madison Square Garden Rickard Mgssar M Rickard Jeffries Tunney Richard Wall Street Tex John Pollock Evening World Tex Hickard Vex Bdalky Tom Gibbons Shelby Tye Fistle

Meadows to Attempt Comeback After Rest

Pittsburgh officials announced Lea Meadows veteran pitcher, who suffered a breakdown and retired last season, has been reinstated and will seek a return this year. Commissioner Sands said Meadows is eligible for the coming season following a report by Pirate Manager Donle Buah that the bespectacled hurler appears fit for a return to the diamond.

Pittsburgh Lea Meadows Firmie Pittsburgh Baseball Club Keneanw M. Sands Pirate Menadowa Donle Buah

Fields Beats McCarthy as Dundee Fight Nears

Jackie Fields of Los Angeles decisions Jack McCarthy of Chicago in ten rounds to tighten his hold on a title bout with Joe Dundee. Shuffle Callahan breaks his left hand in a six round semi event halted in the third. Six thousand fans pay twenty thousand dollars for the show.

Chicago Jackie Fields Jack Thompson Pacific Coast Thompson Joe Dundee Fields Los Angeles Jack McCarthy Altho McCarthy Shuffle Callahan Chicago Heights Trish Jack” Kennedy Detroit Purdy Shuffle

Dr Forrest Allen To Attend City Amateur Meet

Dr Forrest C Phog Allen Kansas basketball coach will attend Waterloo West High School for the city wide amateur basketball tournament starting February 25 as long as Big Six dates allow. Allen, Kansas athletic director and national coaches leader, has long guided Kansas to titles and served on rules committees, with a career spanning Kansas State Teachers College and Kansas.

Forrest Allen Kansas Forrest C Phog) Allen University of Kansas Waterloo West High School Courier Jayhawk Natonal Basketball Coaches Association Altho Allen Kansas State Teachers College Lawrences Kansas School

Cantonwine Meets Champ in Madison Square Garden

Otis Sontnenberg, regent winner of the world's heavyweight wrestling championship, will make his first New York appearance Monday night to defend his title against Howard Cantonwine of Town In Madison Square Garden.

Cantonwine New York Otis Sonnenberg Howard Cantonwine Madison Square Garden

Gabby Hartnott Plans Catalina Island Honeymoon

Chicago Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnott and his bride Martha Marshall prepared to spend their honeymoon on the Pacific coast during the Cubs spring training at Catalina Island. They were married recently and flew in to join the team.

Gabby Chicago Gabby Hartnott Chicago Cubs Martha Marshall Pacific Coast Will K Cubs Catalina Island

Terris Kayoed in Sixth Frame Ends His Career

New York report: Sid Terris, the "Ghetto Ghost" idol of New York Jewish fight fans, is KO'd by Babe Herman at St. Nicholas Arena. A flush right hand in 6th round ends his comeback bid. Terris suffers third knockout in under a year, hinting at retirement from top lightweights. Herman’s victory marks a seismic shift for Terris who, past his peak since 1927, relied on speed but lost his edge and power.

New York Tao Finis Sid Terris Babe Herman St. Nicholas Arena Terris Herman

Barry Barred from Michigan Rings Over Long Count Row

Chicago referee Barry questions why Michigan barred him from officiating in its rings after claiming the long count in the 1927 Dempsey Tunney fight. Michigan athletic chief James Brown cited residence rules but offered no specifics, while Barry noted Dempsey refereed there without residency.

Chicago Dave Barry Michigan James Brown Michigan State Athletic Commission Barry Brown Jack Dempsey

The Blunt Uncompromising Truth on Cars and Prices

An ad showcases automotive quality and value with claims about braking and safety. It lists 23 Fisher Body Cadillacs and LaSalle models, 15 Fleetwood custom builds, with LaSalle prices from 2295 to 2875 dollars, Cadillacs 3295 to 9993, Fleetwood up to 7000, all with General Motors Deferred Payment Plan.

Fisher Cadillas la Salle Cadillac Fleetwood Detroit Cadillac-la Salle General Motors

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