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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1923

Page

5

Waterloo Hawks Seek New Players to Halt Defeats

Waterloo signs outfielder Connors and hunts new players to bolster a faltering roster. Manager Bert Weeden will test three rookie pitchers in today’s doubleheader while George Brown and Horace Storm headline a wobbly staff. Snowed out or rained out, the league faces postponements as Marshalltown and Dubuque reshuffle schedules.

Bert Weeden Hawks Waterloo George Brown Hhe Marshalltown Weeden Horace Storm Morgan Doc Fparrall St. Vintors Waterloo Mneup Jeff Jones Utah Dubuque Golieys Farrell Connors Hank Janta Immay Durbuque Storm Brown McGinnity Lindner Tabugze Marshaltown Ansons Hawk Elbert Jordan

State Horseshoe Meet Set for Aug at Capital Fair

The third annual Iowa state horseshoe pitching tournament will run August 27 to 29 at the Capital Fair. Open to any Iowa resident with a $1 entry fee due by August 20. Prizes total 675 dollars with special medals. event shifts to individual format with group play and finals for 16 qualifiers.

Capital Fair Des Moines Towa Ac G Hera A R. Corer Iowa A. RR Corey

Waterloo Youth Earns Letter at Des Moines

Howard Jones an East High alumnus of Waterloo received a monogram for the season in track at Des Moines University. Ten others also earned letters. Coach Harry Bell announced Saturday. Jones will attend Des Moines U again next year as Waterloo's track team had a strong year winning the Iowa Conference meet and placing third in the North Central Conference meet.

Howard Jones East High Waterloo Des Moines University Harry Bell Jones Des Moines U Iowa

Baseball All-Star Totals Reported By League Link

National season totals show four homers with American players leading in Cleveland and New York mentions. Players Wamby Myratt and Smith are listed among Cleveland and New York squads with four homers combined.

American Brewer Cleveland Wamby Myratt Smith New York American

Western teams show strength in baseball race

The Western teams are rising in the National League and inching ahead in the American League. Cubs upset Giants and beat Boston three straight. Yankees beat Cleveland in a dramatic nine inning finish with four homers by Indians players. Luque of Cincinnati wins seventh game as Cubs and Pirates both win to tighten standings. Walden Cruise improves slightly after injury.

Associated Press New York Alleghentes Shay New York Giants Cubs Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Yankee Stadium Cleveland Ion Elmer Smith Scott Ward Babe Ruth Kewell Yanks Philadelphia Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Senators Chicago Vic Aldridge Mitchell Bostons Braves Luque Cincinnati Phillies Baylor University of Waco Tex Whits Sox Theodore Rehearts Walden Cruise Boston Cleveland Tniians Waite Hoyt Pittsburgh Heias Sharon

Sports Standings and Results From Yesterday and Saturday

Baseball results from American League National League and minor leagues show New York S C Cleveland Washington St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn facing varied outcomes. Saturday reports include Cleveland over New York 113 to 2 and Brooklyn routing St Louis 2 0 with other regional games postponed or rain affected.

New York SC Cleveland Washington St. Leuis Chicago Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Iain American Association Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Missisai Dubuque Waterloo Ottumwa Marshalltown Rock Island Cedar Rapids New York Detroit St Louis Pittsburgh Incinnatit Columbus & Indianapolis St Paul Bfinneapolis Mississippi Valley League Aste Udug la Pet Villadelphia Teeee Ag Bt Wereland We Erassence Brookdyn Millwaukee Paris Nissae Indianapaiis

Firpo Stops Italian Jack Herman in Second Round

Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina, weighing 34 pounds more than his Italian opponent, knocked out Jack Herman of New York in the second round in Havana. The planned 14 rounds were shortened as Herman fought bravely but could not withstand Firpo’s savage brows.

Luis Firpo Jack Herman K. C Associated Presa Havana Luis Angel Firpo Argepine New York Herman

Ames Alumni Back Businessman for Athletic Director

Ames Iowa June 11 Alumni association approves recommendations urging that future athletic directors be businessmen and that the state board of education rule no coach may become athletic director. A five member committee will present the plan to the state board and push for adoption. Members cited include George C Kuhns Des Moines F H Schleiter Ames Charles Merrick Ames B K Kurtz Des Moines and M J Riggs Toledo Ohio president of the association.

Ames Towe State College State Board of Education College Alumni Association George Kuhns Des Moines George C. Kuhns F. H. Schleiter Charles Merrick Bk. C. Kurtz M. J. Riggs Toledo

Cedar Falls Man to Coach Hampton High Next Year

Cedar Falls youth Ailen R Bailey will become Hampton High’s new coach for the coming year. He is the son of J I Bailey county supervisor member. Bailey graduated from Cedar Falls High and Iowa State Teachers College after two years at Michigan U under Coach Harry Roost.

Cedar Falls Ailen R., Bailey Hampton High J. I. Bailey Black Hawk

Gordon Locke Joins with Iowa City Independents

Towa City Iowa June 11 Gordon Locke former Iowa University star will play as first baseman for the Iowa City Independents. Locke graduated last Tuesday with high scholastic honors and now begins his professional career.

Towa City Gordon Locke Iowa U Iowa City Independents Locke

Dempsey Promises Fine Form For Gibbons Bout

Great Falls report says Jack Dempsey will train two weeks hard and one week taper before the July 4 title defense against Tom Gibbons. Manager Jack Kearns hints official weigh guess at 170 to 200 pounds. Shelby observers note Stragmalia praises Gibbons speed after sparring in Dempsey camp. Eddie Kane sought as extra sparring partner for Gibbons camp.

Great Falls Mont Jack Dempsey Tom Gibbons Shelby Dempsey Jack Kearns Doe Kearns Stragmalia Louds Gibbons Rocco Stragmalia Stragmatia Tom Stragmalia Bud Gorman Gorman Eddie Kane

Ames 23 Grid Team Forms Strong Fall Squad

Ames Iowa readers learn of the 1923 grid squad under Coach Sam Williman. The focus is on a mix of veterans and many promising sophomores and juniors building a tough early season schedule, including a key game with Minnesota, with all players indicating they will return for next fall.

Ames Minnesota Sam Williman Williman Amising Aasort

Mandell to Box Wolfe Tonight in Cincinnati

Sammy Mandell the Rockford featherweight meets Jack Kid Wolfe former world junior featherweight champion in a 12 round bout in Cincinnati tonight. Mandell says Wolfe was badly trimmed in Kenosha Wisconsin last October and he aims for another win.

Sammy Mandell Rockford Will Box Jack “Kid - Wolfe Cincinnati Sammy Wolfe Kenosha Wis

Bremer-Chickasaw Games Called Off

Sumner Iowa June 11 Special Now Bremer-Chickasaw league games took place yesterday due to wet grounds Waverly was scheduled to play at Nashua Tripoli here and New Hampton at Fredericksburg

Sumner Waverly Nashua Tripoli New Hampton Fredericksburg

Paris-Bhatiling Sid Faces US Departure Conditioned by Boxing Panel

Sid Paris Bhailing, a noted fighter, announced a June 22 U.S. departure contingent on the French boxing commission's stance. Stanford track squad of 10 left for Chicago national collegiate meet in late June. Thirty-five yachts prep for a 662 mile Bermuda race starting here Tuesday. Jimmy Wild, New York flyweight champion, trains for a Pancho Villa match at the Polo Grounds next Monday. Ralph Ormsby of Indianapolis won a 100 mile Detroit race in a Shawn Special at an average of two miles per hour.

Paris Bhatiling Sid United States French Boxing Commission Stanford University Cal Stanford Chicago New London Conn Bermuda J.immy Wild New York Pancho Villa Polo Grounds Detroit Ralph Ormsby Indianapolis Shawn McClain Ij Fas

Hawks and fighters loom in busy Iowa sports notes

Local boxing and baseball news highlights Tony “Bullet” Jones heading to Evansville on an optional deal with a three league trial possible sale to Johnny Nee. McGoldrick gains fame as a top second. Rex Adkins praised as season find after wins, while Pilcher draws attention as Marshalltown hits soar. Jorgenson eyes a return with Dubuque Climbers as Dan Lindner considered for pitching duties.

Ben Jones Rock Evansville Thomason Johnny Nee Boys of the Evas

The Laws of Golf Q&A From Innis Brown 1923

Reader questions on golf rules cover out of bounds strokes penalty drops and medal rounds. Innis Brown explains counting strokes when OB occurs and dropping points in hazards, plus potential club discretion on penalties. He invites readers to send further questions to the newspaper.

Innis-Brown Sol Metzger

Giants May Lose Stars If Trades Pan Out

New York Giants rumors swirl that Earl Smith and Ess Barnes will move to Boston, with John McGraw eyeing more changes. The piece notes veteran threats of sale, McGraw seeking pitching strength, and a possible trade involving lefty Dutch Reuther from Brooklyn.

Giants Davis J. Walsh International News New York New York Giants Earl Smith Ess Barnes Boston John McGraw McGraw Dutch Reuther Brooklyn Dodgers Reuther Brooklyn Renther Ebbetsfield Polo Grounds Ebbets

Alden Egg Day set for June 13 celebration

Town Falls Iowa announces the annual Egg Day festival on June 13. The program features a double header semipro baseball games Bidora vs Buckeye and Hubbard vs Dows, bands, egg prizes, sports contests, and a fireworks display marking a famed summer event.

Town Falls Alden Bidora Buckeye Hubbard Dows

Waterloo Lightweight Wrestler Issues Defi

A Waterloo lightweight wrestler challenges all men of his weight in the state and especially Billy Manne man Breda Iowa. He offers to wrestle Manne man or any other lightweight on a winner take all or all aside bet.

Billy Manneman Breda Manneman al Iside

Four Tips For The Round From Harry Vardon And Phil’s Club Fit

Vardon advises golfers to know each club’s exact distance by testing them and noting outcomes. Test clubs to reveal useful insights and ensure you pick the club that requires the least effort to reach the target. If unsure, select the next longer club for reliable results.

Harry Vardon Ted Ray

SAFE OR OUT. Baseball Q A with Charles D White

Reader queries on umpire decisions and baserunner rules. Infield hit and foul ball questions are explained. substitute runner rules and forfeiture consequences noted. call for letters to the sporting editor with self addressed envelope.

Charles D. White

Brown Signed by Rockford Three to Play Shortstop

Rockford Illinois June 11. J Mugge Brown released by Waterloo last week has signed to play shortstop for the Rockford Three-1 league club. He fills in for Harry Brant who was struck on the head by a pitch and fractured his skull. Brant is in hospital and an operation may be needed. Brown showed skill in two hits Saturday and a single Sunday and has fielded his position well.

Rockford Ill J—Mugge Brown Waterloo Harry Brant Kimpling Deansville Brant

Radio programs from Palmer School and others on 484 meters

Radio schedules list Palmer School intropractic Davenport and General Electric concerts on 380 meters with weather, stock quotes, sports scores, and musical performances. Also includes Willams Layne Vick studio concert, livestock and grain reports, and a six minute wartime preparedness talk. Contact Karl C. von Lackum with radio questions.

Palmer School Davenport A.G. Hintichs General Electric Company Schenectady N. Y Gay Famne Diamond Flush Graham Comet Pacific Clarke Frederick J. Clinnick Millie J. Lithgot Waldheufel Whites Swan Sir Gilbert Parker Edward Drumm Sorella Gillins Massenet Ava Maria Schubert Frederick J. Ciinick Claude M. Hall Courter-Journal & Louisville Times Louisville Tuesay Jones The Mary . Anderson Theatre Orchestra Oliie Jones Lawrence Evans Clifford Gorman Rialte Theatre Organ Willams Layne Vick Hen Lawrence Gardner Leota Rusk Melya Elsie Husak Marle Guterman Fannie Bers Morton Bessie McLeish Anna Day Hervey E. Weatherton James Slattings William D. Powell Amos Tyree War Department

Busy Shelby shows nightlife shifts amid boxing hype

Shelby Mont June 11 crowds pour into hotels and rodeos as Tommy Gibbons trains for the Dempsey bout. Officials raid outskirts bars, a few beers confiscated, nightlife signals change. A June 13 report depicts Gibbons bonding with his baby while training and boxing promoters reporting strong ticket sales.

Henry L. Farrell Copsright United Press Shelby Mont Tommy Gibbons Chicken Shack Legga Legeo Rankin Gibbons Jack Dempsey Mike Collins Northwest Collins Associated Press Tom Gibbons

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