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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1924

Page

6

Hawks Run Down by Islanders in Sloppy Tilt

In Rock Island July 24 the Hawks fall 2 to 1 as Waterloo earns two unearned runs on Hawks errors. Freeman pitches well but is charged with the loss. Nixon allows seven hits as Rock Island’s bats break through late. Willoughby ejected for arguing as Waterboos shows fielding aid and a double play helps sink Waterloo.

Rock Island Hawks Yes Waterloo Islanders Gray Warriors Macky Freeman Nixon Red Rock Island Gray's Tribe Wiloughny Parente Keyes Parante Schulz Freeman Tawks O'Shea McDermott Breise Thompson Kuehl Clarke Lane Nick Freeman Willoughby Scott Waterloo Dufout Webermett Nison Scotland

Tunney and Carpentier Set For Polo Grounds Bout

New York July 24 Georges Carpentier and Gene Tunney weigh well under 175 for their 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds tonight. Both fighters posted unofficial welterweight figures after training with Tunney relying on his left and Carpentier on his right to end the champion’s run.

New York Georges Carpentier Gene Tunney State Athletic Commission Polo Grounds Gsond Tunney Atle Carpentier Carnentier

Matthews Tops City at Marshalltown Golf Club

Matthews defeats James D to win the city championship at Marshalltown Country Club in a final that ended on the twenty seventh side. Tass lost the right hole of the third round while Matthews remained never behind. George F and Cruriss reached the semifinals with Cobb advancing to the final round.

Matthews E. Matthews the &Ame James D Deue Tass George F Cruriss Cobb

Standings of Ul Clubs and Western League Teams

New York leads with 4 to Detroit 3 and Boston 11 to 3 in varying scales. Cleveland 32, St Louis 7, Philadelphia 6, Washington 4. Cincinnati 1, Brooklyn 4, Pittsburgh 3. Chicago 5, Boston 2, St Louis defeats American Association rivals. Kansas City 11, Louisville 5, St Paul 2, Topeka 2. Columbus 4, Minneapolis 2, Tampa 1, Milwaukee 9. Oklahoma City 3, Des Moines 2, Omaha 4 6, St Joseph 2. Denver 1, Lincoln 11, Wichita 7.

New York Detroit Boston Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Ciscinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicaga Wphiladelphias Kansas City Louisville St Paul Toenedo Columbus Minnenapolis Taphinnnpi Milwaikes Oklahoma City Mississippi Valley Chloe Rive Saxtt Cle Deaee Phil Philadelphia A Waedeere A Robie Win Cave Philadelph Poston Amnerican Association Pet Loutevilte Ats Palado Fin Noapalls Omaha

Burlington and Dubuque Split Doubleheader

Burlington won the opener 9 to 2 and Dubuque took the second 3 to 1 yesterday afternoon. Ferris held Dubuque to three hits in game one while Wood allowed four safeties. Matthews hit a homer in the sixth of the second, preventing a shutout.

Burlington Dubuque Secon Ferris Wood Matthews Noduque Hieka Dabeasenys Heeeaees Bchleloker Tt Moore Aliyer Ada Hurlington Plicher Afin Wingtled Ves Swanson Marloch Gitin Moore Meradith Lacy Matthew Ases Ferrs Ostar Oster Altiy Hall Meyer Greena Foster Mme Dubudque Tee Pty Armstrong Meredith A 'Etinton Delaney Vb& J Wingfield Ole Miarlot Nanatauffin Rip Steerer Venemon Teres Yerris Hicks Foster and Greene

Tigers Fail to Hold Top Round Against Yankees

The Detroit Tigers lost 4 to 3 to the New York Yankees as Babe Ruth homered in the eleventh inning. The Senators beat the White Sox 4 to 2, Boston beat Cleveland 14 to 12, and Chicago edged Boston 2 to 1 in another slate of early American League results.

Tigers YANKS Associated Press Detroit Tigers Yankees Washington Detroit Babe Ruth Senators White Sox St. Louis Boston Cleveland McQuillan Cincinnati Giants Reds Chicazo Brooklyn Pittsburgh Phillies

Toots Mondt Wins Handicap Decision Over Zbyszko

In Los Angeles on July 24, Toots Mondt a cowboy grappler from Colorado defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko by decision after the allotted time expired with no fall. The match was fast and rough. Nick Velcoff of Bulgaria defeated Turkish wrestler Yussif Hassane in 46 minutes with a reverse body and arm lock.

Tros Angeles Cal Toots’ Mondt Colorado Stanislaus Zbyszko Mondt Yussif Hassane Nick Velcoff Bulgaria

Dave Wilson to Assist Zuppee at Illinois U

David D. Wilson of Winfield Kansas, captain of Illinois football in 1929, is appointed assistant football coach at the University of Illinois. Wilson will oversee the end position and report for duty in September.

Dave Wilson Zuppee Illinois U Urbana David D. Wilson Winfield Kan Univensity of Illinois Cal‘Vereity Ilinois Wilson Ince

Ottumwa Tops Motine in Opening Series Game One

In the second inning Ottumwa scored six runs on seven hits and defeated Motine 8 to 1 to open the series. Andy McEwan belted a homer in the seventh after a runner ahead, as Ottumwa pulled away with hits from Young Walton Heath Blunt and others and a 4 46 time.

Ottumwa Yauly Motine Thu Andy McEwan Matline Abrehpore Young Shellenhereer If Gerner Swanson Oy Fisher Sherman Ottunwa Anderson Heath Thoo Ford Bhant Mattick Rt Walsh Kladie W. Dill Young Walton Blunt Owell Homerun McEwan Walsh Dilla Weckstein Harmon

Promoter Tex Rickard Sets Firpeo Wills Bout Date

NY promoter Tex Rickard confirms the Firpeo Wills match date as the boxing world watches in anticipation. Judge's decision in New York sees Jack Bernstein defeat Jack Zirte in 12 rounds. Bronson versus McManus ends in an 11 round draw with Bronson pressing early. Abe Attell, the former featherweight champion, out on bail for liquor possession and transport charges in Plattsburg New York.

Luis Angeles Firpe Withl Tex Rickard Harry Wills New York Jack Bernstein Jack Zirte Pittsburgh Omaha Neb Kid Bronson St. Pauli Hilly McManus Bronson McManus Plattsburg N. Y Albert Knecher New York City Abe Attell

Water loo Hawks Pitcher Freeman Wins Hard Luck Medal

Buck Freeman of Waterloo earns the hard luck medal after two tough losses this week. He allowed only four hits in the Dubuque game, 2 to 0, then yielded three safeties in a 2 to 1 defeat to Rock Island.

Buck Freeman Waterloo Altho Dubuque Rock Island Dixon Frank Boyle Sioux Falls Tri- State

Pheasants From Pilot Knob Declared Helpers Not Pests

Game Warden R. T. St. John explains that the ring neck pheasants on Pilot Knob near Fertile Iowa are plentiful due to conservation planting. The birds feed mainly on insects and have little impact on crops, though locals view them as a local attraction with a wide view of northern Iowa.

Pitot Knob Long Clearlake Towa R. T. St. John Iowa Pilot Knob Cerro Gordo Worth Winnebago St. John

Michigan Quarterback Drills For Grid Year On Farm

Ann Arbor July 24 Ted Rockwell Michigan's sensational quarterback drills during vacation booting pigskins for long yardages and preparing to take Kipke's place. He is expected to shape the Yost eleven offensive this fall with booting, passing and ball carrying likely centered on him.

Ann Arbor Mich Ted Rockwell Michigan Wisconsin Madison Rockwell Kipke

Siki Marries White Woman in New York

In New York on July 23, boxer Battling Siki from Senegal and Lilian Waerner a white artist were wed at the municipal building. The license lists his real name Louis Fall aged 22 and the bride aged 26.

Siki New York Sti Lillian Waerner Louis Fall

Mason City Fans Anticipate Knipp Debut Bout

Ray Hendrickson of Albert Lea faces Albert Knipp of Waterloo in a main bout at the American Legion boxing show Friday night in Mason City. Fans from Albert Lea join locals to watch Hendrickson, a rising teen, test himself against the seasoned Knipp, a fighter known for his many bouts. The card promises magnetic action despite no world-shaking stakes.

Mason City Ray Hendrickson Albert Ler Albert Knipp Waterloo American Legion Albert Lea Ray Albert Knipp Waterloo Lo ‘Putaway al Knipp

Marshalltown Blanked by Cedar Rapids in Opener of Series

Cedar Rapids defeated Marshalltown 4 to 0 in the opening game at Cedar Rapids. Dennison pitched strongly for the winners, supported by Hepting’s fourth home run in five days. Rutledge pulled the hidden-ball trick as part of the game’s moments.

Marshall Wn Bunnies Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Dennison Hepting Rutledge Schultz Tanner Cleveland Quinn Snow Johnson Noreck Robertson Cedar Hapits Ios Perkins Ly Swanson Cunningham Farrett Lobb Tanners Aermter Titages Rath Scvyereid

Sunnyside Country Club to Stage Annual Golf Tourney

Sunnyside Country club announces its annual tournament to crown the club champion starting next Thursday July 31. Qualifying rounds run Saturday to the following Wednesday, with 32 leaders advancing to the championship flight. Three other flights will be arranged, matches played to 18 holes except the final at 26 holes on Labor Day. champion, low qualifier, and flight winners receive prizes. CG. K. Cropper is current titleholder.

Sunnyside Country Club Tannerip CG. K. Cropper

Carleton Coach Dean Named Indiana Baseball and Basketball Head

Everett S. Dean, former Indiana All-Conference center in 1920 1921 and ex Carleton head coach of baseball basketball and assistant football, is named head baseball and basketball coach at Indiana University to replace Leste Mann. The athletic committee announced the selection after reviewing many candidates with athletic director Zora G. Clevenger making the recommendation. Game birds are fattened in London botanical gardens by artificial twilight to induce frequent eating.

Bloomington Ind Everett S. Dean Indiana University Carleton College Leste Mann Zora G. Clevenger London Ronlngical Gardens

Keeping Arms Close to Body Improves Golf Swing

Reader asks how to avoid body fatigue in the swing. Horton and Evans advise using a handkerchief stunt to keep arms lightly near the body, teaching that body pivot drives the club up while arms move with the torso.

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Harry Yahn Wins Scrapper Over Brandon Boy at Park

Harry Yahn of Cedar Rapids staged a strong comeback in the closing rounds to edge Brandon Menton in the main event at Electric Park last night. Menton led in the third and fourth rounds, but Yahn won the final two rounds and took the decision on points as a large crowd watched. United Kid stopped Alvin Below in the semi windup, and Bob White beat Mike Dugan in the opener.

Harry Yahn Cedar Rapids Battler Young Menton Brandon Electric Park Yahn Menton Yann Mare United Kid Alvin Kaye Bob White Mike Dugan Lou Bollinger

Golf course opens at Templar Park with tournament

The new eleven thousand dollar golf links at Templar Park were formally opened Tuesday with a tournament for both men and women. The course lies near the park entrance, a gift from Ace Webster of Wavzema, dedicated June 25 during the conclave.

Split Lake Templar Park Ace Webster Wavzema

Eight Survivors in Western Golf Joust Play Rounds Today

Hinsdale Country Club, Hinsdale July 24 Eight survivors from the Western Amateur golf championship start third round play at 10 oclock on heavy greens after a rainy night. Chick Evans, defending champion, and Bob White battled to a 1 down win while others faded. list of today’s remaining players includes Evans James Manion Medart Seckel Held Johnston Carter and Mudge among others.

Hinsdale Country Club Hinsdale Til Hestie Robert Gardner Davison Herron Chick Evans Bob White Olympia Fields Evans White Frank Dyer Memphis Metropolitan Buddy Knepper Iowa Chick! Evans Edgewater James 5 Manion St. Louis William Medart Albert Seckel Riverside Ed Held Harrisgon_Johnston St. Paul Carter Flossmoor Burton W. Mudge, Jr Exmoor

Clute Grocery Team Wins City League Game 5-1

Clute's Grocery upset Minois Central 5 to 1 at Cedar River Park last night. Clute's scored three runs in the first inning and held the lead as Morcum pitched four hits allowed for the winners and Gunn surrendered nine hits for the losers. Elwell and Engelbriken each hit three bags for Clute's. L Nemmers caught, Harter on the mound for the shopmen battery.

Clute Grocery Minois Central Cedar River Park Clute’s Morcum Gunn Elwell Engelbriken Clute L. Nemmers An Harter Shopmen

Ingwersen Chosen Iowa Football Coach Faces Tough Big Ten Schedule

Iowa City July 24 Burt E B Ingwersen has been appointed Iowa football mentor after summer session duties end He will shape a Hawkeye squad facing five strong Big Ten teams including a showdown with undefeated Michigan The staff includes Gorton Cooke Maj Ray Hil and Sam Barry with Rollie Williams arriving for freshman squads and other duties

Iowa City Jas Burt EB. Ing. Wersen Iowa Inois Seattle Ingwersen Michigan Barry Welp Gorton Cloeke Howard Jones Ray Q. Hil Army Jones Sam Barry Ingversen Locke Rollie Williams Wisconsin Charsze Williams

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