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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

6

Columbia Crew Triumphs In Dramatic Poughkeepsie Race

In a dramatic four mile varsity race at Poughkeepsie Columbia, from Morningside Heights, outrowed a chaotic field of nine crews to win as California, Cornell, Syracuse, and others faltered in heavy waves. Washington finished second, Navy fourth, with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin further back. The race was delayed 45 minutes, favoring inner lanes and highlighting Columbia’s skill amid treacherous conditions.

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Hagen Iron Forearm Stroke At U S Open Lead

Walter Hagen showcases precise straight left forearm contact in iron shots as the British Open contender. The article discusses the technique, urging readers to emulate Hagen and improve accuracy, plus notes on a forthcoming putting leaflet by Sol Metzeger. The passage also mentions a dramatic boat race with Columbia as champion eight of the year and California’s course record.

Sol Metz Walter Hagen Hagen Farrel

Faber Hit Hard and White Sox Lose to Tigers

Detroit beat Chicago 13 to 4 as Reg Faber struggled on the mound and was pounded by a Tigers lineup that surged early. The game featured multiple hits by Detroit and costly miscues for the White Sox, with Faber charged for most of the runs.

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Wild Bill Mehthorn A Open Contender With Notable Scares

U S Open veteran William E Metthorn known as Wild Bill for his dramatic chases has never won the national title but repeatedly shocks leaders. From Oakmont 1927 to Winged Foot prospects, his late surges and fluctuating finishes, including fourth in 1937 and other top fives, mark a career of near-misses and persistent threat to champions.

Brian Tell Associated Press New York Wile Bill Mehthorn Wild Bill Tur Oakmont Bill Scriveners Metthor Willie William E. Metthorn

Indians Triumph Over Plows Again

Keokuk Iowa June 25 A ninth inning rally produced four runs to seal Keokuk’s thirteenth straight victory over Moline by a 6 to 3 score. The Indians turned five double plays while Moline’s defense sparkled with several highlight plays. Kaltenbach pitched effectively for Keokuk and Waner earned the win with solid relief, while Moline’s Batters mounted late threats but could not overcome the deficit.

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Southpaws Begin Match Play Today In Nevada Tourney

Southpaw golfers start the annual Nevada tourney match play as George Baker of Decorah, Northeast Iowa champion, led qualifiers after a nine hole playoff with Joe Johnston of Des Moines and Bob Dooda of Des Moines. All finished 69. Baker led with 43 in the final. Des Moines won team play with 351 for four men, Nevada defeated Marshalltown. John W. Bailey of Townsville elected as association official.

Nevada George Baker Decorah Northeast Iowa Golf Association Joe Johnston Orcs Moines Chamyon Bob Dooda Des Moines Baker Jow Marshalltown Golfers Association John W. Bailey

This Golf Story Could Be True

An article recounts a dramatic golf tale involving Egbert Brix, a former Washington football and track star, who allegedly drove from the third tee on a 405 yard hole. The ball allegedly struck a highway, rebound off a car, pinned under a wheel, and somehow landed on the No 3 green near the cup.

Seattle Wash U.R Egbert) Brix Washington Brix

Des Moines Chosen as Capital for Next Year's Tournament

Des Moines was selected as the capital city for the upcoming tournament. Qualifiers announced yesterday include George Thayer, 84, George W. Darling, 101, and Dr. A A. Lynn, 103, all of Marshalltown.

Des Moines George Thayer George W. Darling A. A. Lynn Marshalltown

Iowa Eleven to Battle Purdue at Homecoming

Iowa foes Purdue in the homecoming game set for November 16 in Lafayette. The Hawkeyes return to the Boilermakers’ gridiron for the first time since 1921, with past series noting Purdue’s lone win in 1614 and Iowa’s 1923 7 to 0 victory on a different field.

Crowley Retains Assistants at Michigan State Football

Crowley announces he will keep Milea Casteel and Hugh Wilson on his coaching staff for next year at Michigan State. The move follows his selection as head coach after Harry Kinke left to coach at the University of Michigan. Approval by the state board of education is anticipated.

Lansing Mich U.R Jim Crowley Four Horsemen Notre Dame Milea Casteel Hugh Wilson Michigan State Crowley State Harrry Kinke University of Michigan State Board of Saroniture

Pirates Bow TQ Batting in Final at Homers Count

Pirates bow to Cubs 4 0 in Chicago as home runs by Cuyler Hornsby and Wilson power the Cubs to a 4 to 0 victory. Brame and Hargreaves pitched the complete game for Pittsburgh while Root and Brame allowed the runs on a sparse attack.

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Cleveland Club Buys Bee Pitching Ace

The Cleveland Indians purchase MacDonald, pitching ace from the Barfingcon clu of the Mississippi Valley league, for next season at a price of 1500 dollars. MacDonald, in his first pro year, leads the Valley circuit with 68 strikeouts in 10 games.

Cleveland Indians Join MacDonald Barfingcon Clu MacDonald

Pyle to Answer Helps Charges

Los Angeles June 25 UPI C C Pyle promoter of the Trans Continental footrace must appear before the state labor commission July 1 to answer claims of five members charging violation of labor rules and unfair practices.

Los Angeles UPI C. Cc. Pyle Atate Labor Commission

Baseball and golf sticks in a quirky portrait

By Al DeMarer, the piece parodies baseball players and their odd habits. Lea Diegel keeps golf clubs after poor rounds, while Walter Fiotke hoards bats after good days. Holke stays confident in his bat, often carrying it home after multi hit games.

Lea Diegel Walter Fiotke Dieger Holke Alrays Tex Walter

Derby troupe members challenge unpaid back wages in court

Pyle's lawyers secured a cont remand as they argued the debts were earned in Texas where five troupe members were dismissed and the local commission lacked jurisdiction. The defendants named include Florence A Carr vaudeville performer Scotty Findel Ernie Mack Jeanette Richards Pyle's secretary and Leon L Spencer a patrolman.

Mbers Derby Pyle Texas Florence A. Carr Scotty Findel Ernie Mack Jeanette Richards Leon L. Spencer

Favorite Loses in Tennis Play at Merion Cricket Club

Haverford, June 25. In the third round of the intercollegiate championships at Merion Cricket club the elimination of Brad Shaw Harrison by Donald Cram Vanderbilt signals the surge of seeded players. The Harrison Cram score was 7 8 6 3 6 0. Julius Seligson Lehigh, defending champion, had little difficulty in two matches yesterday.

Haverford Bradshaw Harrison Oregon Donald Cram Vanderbilt Merion Cricket Club Herrison Cram Julius Seligson Lehigh

Davenport Wins Opener Over Dubuque 10 to 2

Davenport beat Dubuque 10 to 2 to seize the league lead, with Jorgens firing five scattered hits for Davenport and key slugging from Hendes and Witte. The game featured three-base hits by Alt and Speraw, and an error-filled Dubuque attack. Umpire was Oellemann. time 2:45.

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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT Amid Welterweight and Lightweight Bouts

Chitapo-Jack Britton, former welterweight champion, outpointed Patsy Pollock in Winnipeg. Toronto-Kid Chocolate stopped Jimmie Johnston in Toronto. St. Paul bouts featured Nina Sullivan outpointing Billy Light, while Les Mariner won over Tom Bayers in Champaign. Stribling stopped Jack Lee in Macon, and Joey Phelan defeated Jack Roper in Slow City.

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