Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1928

Page

13

Herrmann Fans 10 and Plows Triumph 10 1 Over Waterloo

Garry Herrmann pitched a 10 strikeout one hitter as the Plowboys defeated Waterloo 10 to 1. The Plows scored six runs in the fourth inning and added more in the sixth while Waterloo used three pitchers. The Hawks travel to Burlington for three games and then to Ottumwa for three, with lineup changes as Kernan steered out due to a knee issue.

Hawks Garry Herrmann Waterloo Burlington Oldumwa Claude Bradford Zientara Eddie Rowe Ottumwa Larry Gepson Gepson Bortles Skinner Kosnécke Moline Rowe Fas Hemsley Steinecke Bensom

Seeded Players Shine in Town Tennis Tournament

Des Moines hosted the annual state tennis tournament with belated first round matches. top seeds Jen Deeg No 1 from California and George OConnell No 5 from Chicago faced local opponents. Other seeds advancing to the second round include Wray Brown No 2 from St Louis Harris Coggeshall No 3 Lowe Beckerman No 4 Ted Epman No 6 and Davis Cup players Gordon Lum and Paul Kong.

Des Moines Jen Deeg California George O'Connell Chicago Wray Brown St. Louis Harris Coggeshall Lowe Beckerman Ted Epgman Gordon Lum Paul Kong

Fights last night featured several bouts in Philadelphia area

The Associated Press reports Jimmy Slattery beat Tony Maritolo in Philadelphia and Benny Bass defeated Nebo in Florida. Larry Galina outpointed Jack Cagnon in New Bedford while Lew Tendler triumphed over Nate Goldman in Philadelphia.

Associated Preas Buffalo Jimmy Slattery Tony Marutlo New Oreas Philadelphia

Devil's Canyon and a Political Pastiche in a Society Item

A fragmented column weaves poetry and society notes, mentioning a London bridge card game misperception, a Shattuck Military academy link, a wedding item, and a rail incident joke. It riffs on politicians, education plans, and Casey Jones with period newspaper flair.

Mr. Wiegman Shattuck Military Academy Mount St. Joseph's College Dubuque

Cuhel say Cuhel Bettered Olympic 400 Meter Mark

Frank Cuhel star hurdler of the University of Iowa continues to challenge world records in the 400 meter run at practice in Iowa City June 19. He clocked 43 7 10 seconds, slightly better than the Olympic record, marking the second time in a week he achieved the feat.

Towa City U.ri Frank Cuhel University of Towa Cuhel

Standings and Results From Regional Baseball and League Tables

The chart lists standings for clubs in multiple leagues with wins and losses, including Ottumwa, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Moline. Yesterday’s results show Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Rock Island, and Moline games with scattered scores. The Mississippi Valley and American League sections show team records, with names like St Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit, plus brief notes on yesterday’s outcomes and postponed games.

Wos Pet W. Ta Waterloo C. Rapids Island Martown Martton Ottumwa Moline Dubuque Marahelitawational Mississippi Valley League W. OL Pep St. Lonin Brooklym Cinnatl Burgh N. York Boston RSE Chicago Philadel WM Ogniard Oe Bhd Brooklyn Philadelpha W. L. Pub W. L. Pet St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Talede Paul Kan City Louisville Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Okla City Amarilla Dueblo AP Wichita Denver Maines Boqes Maines Oklahoma Cay Puebla Escecer

West Union and Oelwein Win in Golf Tourney

In the Northeastern Town Golf association tournament played Sunday in rain West Union defeated Cresen 22 to 8 and Oelwein beat Decorah 10 to 11 West Union and Decorah tied for first with 83 points each while Oelwein stood third with 71 percent

West Union Northeastern Town Golf Association Cresen Oelwein Decorah Ted

Golf Champions Use Stymie Negotiation Shots

Joe Turnesa Sacramento Open Champion 1927 and Mid South Open 1928 explains three stymie options. The putter cut stroke from left to right, a cut mashie niblick, or a mashie niblick jump to the cup. He advises wrist, ground hugging backswing, and a right hand push for the forward swing.

Joe Turnesa

City-Bred Boys Make Up Whole Columbia Crew

New York report highlights Columbia varsity rowing lineup as a field of city public school graduates led by cox Bob Berman and oars Sam Walker. Crew draws from Townsend Harris, Manual Training Brooklyn, Brooklyn Tech, Bronx Byander Child, Stuyvesant, Newtown Queens, and nearby Closter New Jersey, with Washington Irving high school among the stroke's origin.

New York Columbia Poughkeepsie Bow Oarsman Townsend Harris High School Horace Davenport Manual Training Brooklyn William Lightbowne Brooklyn Technical High School Thomas Kerrigan Byander Child High School The Bronx Arthur Douglas Stuyvestant High School William Blesse Newtown High School Queens Capt. Alastair Mat Bain Closter N. J Hudson River Eric Lambert Stroke Washington Irving High School Tarrytown

Sharkey to Fight Leo Gates Tonight in St Louis

Sharkey the Boston Lithuanian faces Leo Gates of New York in a 0 round heavyweight bout in St Louis. The bout has drawn attention as Sharkey boasts a $40,000 pledge for anyone securing a Tunney contract signature. Sharkey claims he is the top heavyweight contender over Heeney. Gates weighs about 210 to Sharkey's 190.

St. Louis Jack Sharkey Leo Gates New York

Major League Hitter Highlights and Key Nods

The report lists Ruth and Ruth with the Yankees posting four runs for the Browns and a 20 triple tie involving Manush. Swreney and Tiers are credited with one steal. Hoyl of the Yankees earned a 9 to 3 victory in pitching.

Ruth Yanks Manush Browns

Osborn Defends Jumping Form Amid New Rules

Harold Osborn world record high jumper dismisses fears the new bar placement will hinder him. He cites films from Germany in 1925 and French officials 1924 as evidence, lists his best clearances with the new standards, and notes exhibitions where he cleared without touching. He praises officials and urges witnesses at meets.

Blacksburg Harold Osborn Osborn Germany Mike Sweeney Kansas City Glasgow Chicago Madison Square Garden New York Boston Wan University of

High Jump Record Holder Enters Olympic Trials

R W Haggard former Texas athlete holder of the American Intercollegiate high jump record 6 ft 4 in enters the midwestern sectional Olympic trials for St Louis club headlight A C. Harold Trumble Nebraska hurdler also entered with Drake Kansas and Missouri Valley titles. Entry list grows with eight states represented and top middle west athletes competing. Jimmy Slattery wins on points in Buffalo defeating Tony Marullo in ten rounds.

Town City INS R. W. Haggard University of Texas Haggard A. C St. Louis Harold Trumble University of Nebraska Drake Kansas Missouri Valley Middle West

Bobby Jones Defies Par In British Amateur Anecdote

A British correspondent recalls Bobby Jones at Muirfield choosing to play for par rather than exploit a bunker risk. Jones aimed to reach the green with his second shot but failed, stating his only knowledge is to achieve par, regardless of opponent.

Bobby Jones Olympia Fields Chicago Jones Muirfield Bobby Ntpark

Hawks Nest Burlington Hosts Legion Day and Botched Trades

Burlington hosts American Legion day as the Legion aids crowd management and splits proceeds. Rumors swirl of trades involving Garry Herrmann and Garry Gipson while Rock Island and Burlington battle for the league lead amid scattered reports of franchise moves and fan turmoil.

Burlington American Legion The Legion

Bartlett McKee Lead Qualifier in Golf Class I

Merle Stimson of Waterloo earned a spot in the second qualifying round of the state amateur golf tournament at Des Moines by shooting 83. Lawrence Gilgzore, also of Waterloo, shot 80 to face him in the next round. At Hyperion club, 64 of nearly 200 began second-day qualifying as the field narrows to 32 for the championship flight.

Merle Stimson Waterloo Des Moines Lawrence Kllgzore Igwa Hyperion Club Arthur Bartlett Ottumwa Bob McKee L. D. Maytag Newton Paul Barton Davenport Denmar Miller Bob McCrary Eddie Sherwin Lee Herron Sioux City

Tiny Lewis Wins Heart by Defeating Iowa Football Team

Chicago reports Ler Jand Tiny Lewis Northwestern halfback carried the Town line to a fall victory over Iowa. Moments later he wed Mary Varnahan Lewis, formerly of Freeport, in a quiet ceremony after the season slump. The couple kept the marriage secret until their degrees were awarded days later.

Tiny Lewis Heart OF Girl Iowa Chicago Fairweather Yale Ler Jand Tiny) Lewis Northwestern University Tiny Mary Varnahan Lewis Freeport Lewis

Walker Hodkins Thrills Chicago Ahead of Thursday Title Fight

Chicago boxing fans rally for the Mickey Walker versus Ace Hodkins 10 round middleweight bout at White Sox park. Promoter Jim Mullen reports strong advance receipts near 200000 with celebrities and officials expected ringside. Walker favored on experience while Hodkins brings youth and power. weigh-ins place Walker near 160 pounds and Hodkins around 194.

Chicago Jim Mullen Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Mickey Walker New Jersey Ace Hodkins Mullen White Sox Park Jimmie Walker New York Charlie’ Chaplin Douglas Fairbanks Walter Hagen Bobby Jones Norman Talmadge Charles ‘Bryan Nebraska Frank Hague Jersey City N. d Len Small Finais Dempsey Jack Sharkey Jim Jeffries Jack Kearns Walker Walker-Hodkins Nebraska Wildcat Ace

Walnut Baptists and Brethren Nines Win

In Cedar River park last night the Brethren beat United Brethren 7 to 0 and Walnut Street Baptist defeated Church of Brethren 18 to 5 in Sunday school league baseball. Walnut Baptists continued to pace the circuit.

First Brethren United Brethren Walnut Street Baptist Church of Brethren Cedar River Park Walnut Baptists

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herrmann Kernan Yuneer Lamanski Yuncer Steinmecke Frost Molne Benson Eseveeese Oorlis Manchester Lorik T Q Herrmann BIG Tixon Eerre Wwe B&o Breinecks Grant Vancer Tiowe Tammansk Marine ci Koenecke Skinger Koenecka Inee Nils Walezay Gays Mannchester Walezak Prost McPartland GeorGe McManus Swizzleham Sroke Devil’s Backbone Devil's Canyon Bluebell Agnella London Bridge England Indies Actus Bill Repars Gasey Jones Casey Shoul Hoover South Pole S.J. M Ackoland ANONG Stemig Packers Rock Island Olson Elis Gilchrist Esrey Oy Parker Clemmer Dane PO Meyers Swansan Stockton Ab Andre al Hendee Mimnler Robinson Cer Patterson I ' Olson Rock Bwenran Stensig Wsray Parker Stock Hendee Bucs Lington Wright and Jansen Ansons Marshalltown Pate Ion Stoneman Rf Walch Wezs Aver Tomer Swih Radke A Peterson Vane Fae Dubuque i Agi Aoa Bunnies Cedar Rapids Foulk Suggs Waytula Bengel Waytula Nateway. BS. “1 Gray. BG Klumpp LaFleur Moore Taylor Miblien Bryant Burris Schwartz Clarkmirne Limon Pleper Ream Emery Orlumn Cenar Rapids Miller Hubas Schwartz Atolen Klumpp Claibourne Om Bryant Beam Hevenths Pitener Bram Price Juanesa Columbia Crew Sharkey Petlayer Washington Tech Gehrig On York Id Lazzeri Lois Kresa Pomeraili Derrott Gani Hornsby Grantham Pittsdaren Callaghan Cincinnati Douthis Mer Gehrig St Art Cobb National Bissonetic Robins Douellt Y Trinks Reds Bolen Hases Pri Qoborn Slattery N. Y Uri Tony Marullo New Orleans Marullo Ois Vata Tornsby Red Genrig Horany Bottomiey Hack Whiten Bauer Rrr Safety AL Demaree New York Giants Bob Welland Dick Manchester Rock Ikland Bill Spears Bratelny obehdAenmors Cope Cedar Rapids’ Valley Ama+ rilo Ofiainis Raveta Ttn Tad Gepaon Stimson Brethren Ica Astor Hotel Astor F. A. Muschenheim Hank Burgess Jack Corry Cedar Rapids St. Louis Vernie Ray Kid Rose Whitey Davis Leo Ryan Watersow Greggs Robinhood Orchestra
Search Courier

Search the Waterloo Evening Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Waterloo Evening Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication