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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1928

Page

6

Godfrey Risko Fight Set for Tomorrow Night at Ebbets Field

New York June 26 George Godfrey the negro heavyweight headlines with Johnny Risko in a ten round bout at Ebbets Field tomorrow night. The column notes Godfrey’s reputation and lack of punishing punch, but predicts a strong crowd and Risko showing more skill than Paulino, potentially improving public reception.

Davis J. Walsh LN. S. Sports Editor New York George Godfrey George Ebbetsfield Godfrey Johnny Risko Risko Dempsey Los Angeles Pauline Paulino Cleveland Baker Ebbets’ Field Brooklyn

Rudd Regains Lead in Shell Rock Valley Soap Standings

In June 2A Rudd moves back to the lead in the Shell Rock Valley league standings after a Sunday match. Rockford Springs, Charles City, Osage, Nora Springs, and Grinnell are listed among top teams with mixed results and losses noted.

Rudd Shell Rock Valley Soap Charles City Shell Rock Valley Rockford Springs Char ‘Ville Osage Atacyya Nora Springs Charles Cry Rockford

City League Opener Sets Four Teams In Local Baseball

NOWA Public Service Illinois Central Galloway s and the Junior American Legion form the four teams in the City P Baseball league organized by the city recreation department. Games run Tuesday through Friday at 6 PM at Byrnes Park with NOWA Public Service meeting Mines while Galloway s faces the Legion tomorrow night.

Nowa Public Service Illinois Central City P City Recreation Department Iown Public Service Company Ulinois Central Galloway's American Legion Byrnes Park Town Public Service Wile Galloway Legion

Chicago Pro Sets New Low Record At Mid-America Open

Chicago pro Al Espinosa fired a 68 in the third round to lead the Mid-America Open Golf tour at Leakingood course Kansas City. Espinosa posted four under par with a total 148 while British star Compston again topped Walter Hagen in the field.

Kansas City U.P al Espinosa Chicaso Espinosa Westerday Lekingood Steem Compston Walter Hagen Nad Hagen Haven Ister Atac

Dr Banton Low Wins Charles City Golf Handicap

In Charles City on Sunday Dr Banton led the handicap event with solid play. Scores show Steve Zatnes and Sam Maher among top finishers as Weston Blunt and others contributed to the summer tournament start.

Dr. Banton Low Charles City Speets

Local golfers set low round record this year

Months ago Steve McCauley E Wescott W E Voreck R Olds Vernon Moore joined a match with CG Campbell Dr J Niemack and Doha Gre Frank Donovan. Donovan birdied holes 3 2 3 6 and 4 for a standout round. This equals the course low card for the year while Donovan previously set the course record at 30 last summer.

Steve McCauley DD. Wescott W. E. Voreck Olds Vernon Moore A. CG. Campbell Dr. J. Niemack Doha

Trans Miss Golf Tourney to Omaha Next Year

In Des Moines on June 26 the Trans Mississipp i golf association announced next year’s tournament will be at the Happy Hollow club in Omaha. Officers elected include Mark Hughes of Omaha as president H C Mackall of Minneapolis as vice president Blaine Young of Omaha as treasurer with directors Ben Miller St Louis Gil Cachael Minneapolis Harold Soil from Denver Kansas City Colorado Springs and H C Mackail again noted.

Tes Moines Happy Hollow Club Omaha trans-Mississippi Association Mark Hughes H.C. Mackall Minneapoli Minneapali Mor Denver Kansas Cit Harold Soil Colorado Springs H. C. Mackail Minneapolis

Coaching School Heals Breach Between Iowa U and Iowa State

Clear Lake hosts joint coaching event with Jane Qiang and Noel Workman as leaders. The gathering pits two leading coaches against prior rifts, aiming to establish an annual coaching school. Iowa high school coaches respond favorably, praising the program’s potential. Harold Fisher of Clear Lake High School oversees the effort, continuing a mentorship lineage from Noel Workman.

Clear Lake High School Noel Workman

Criggs Wins Prix de Rome Scholarship Prize

Cecil Criggs aged 24 and a Simpson College graduate has been awarded the Prix de Rome by the American Academy in Rome for a design of a diplomats' club. He receives a yearlong fellowship with a grant and a 9500 transport allowance.

Krome Indianola Cecil Criggs Simpson College Columbis School of Architecture New York American Academy In Rome

Miracle QF hopes lift Browns in early season talk

St Louis Browns win early praise as a possible surprise in the American League while the Phillies seek improvement in the National League cellar. Dan Howley guides a youthful roster led by Ralph Kress and Otis Brannon, with Sam Gray anchoring pitching as the season unfolds. Major leaguer Fred Schulte debuts for 1927 strong, and former Yankee foe-turned-alumni castes buoy Browns’ outlook despite questions about outfield depth. Cincinnati Reds’ hub Hubbell from Oklahoma shows major league promise, while the Tigers eye further development for a budding Jungaleer future.

Ty Brian Bell Associated Press St. Louis Browns Phillies St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Boston Dan Howley Ralph Kress Otis Brannon Lu Biue Earl McNeely Harry Manush

Cubs Rally Past Phillies in August Duel 26 to 23

Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 26 to 23 in an August game, a high scoring affair that fell short of the season record while showcasing strong offense from both teams.

Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Phillies

Indians Rally in Tenth Beats Browns 7 to 4

In St Louis on June 25 the Indians outlasted the Browns 7 to 4 in ten innings. Heine Manush homered twice with Lew Blue Eddie Morgan and Luke Sewell also driving one out. Cleveland tied it in the ninth on doubles by Summa and Fonseca and won in the tenth on Morgan's hit Burns and Summa singles a wild pitch and two errors.

D. CG Thomas Senators Athletics Washington Senators Yanks Philadelphia Hale Simmons Foxx Miller Boley Deaeeas Cochrane My Quinn Rite ABBO Harris Q “Barnes Ances Gostin See Rerves Ib Sean Ie Leaxton Wreetersn Judge Nial Summers Jer Cobb Goslin Barnes Ruel Foxe Uy Quinn West Sadies Jadge Kenna Brown Kenna Goslin Rice Hames Reeves Aakle Bluege Bease Rwell S Brown Orwell Orwell Barry, Connally McGowan St. Louis Indians Browns Heine Manush Lew Blue Eddie Morgan Luke Sewell Summa Fonseca Morgan Burns Cleveland Abrhpore Jamieson Lind Jdy Langford Sewell Sessesss Fouseca L. Gewell C Hudin P ‘Fotals Louis— McNeely Melillo Manush If Schulte Wiress Bliz Bettencourt Schans Coffman Fotals Blue Schang Tuns Manus L Sewell Piays Kress Bornsi St. Touis Hudlin Caliman Dineen van Graflan Nailin

Hawkeyes Go This Week to Eastern Olympic Tryouts

University of Iowa athletes strong in track and field prepare for final Olympic team trials in the East. Frank Cuhel set the world 400 meters hurdles mark, George Baird set a Western A A A Midwest record in the 400 meters, Edward Gordon tallies Western marks in broad jump and hop scotch jump, with Leonard Hunn and Joe Gunn also noted as possibilities for selection.

Iowa City U.R University of Iowa Frank Bob) Cuhel George ‘Baird Edward Gordon Gary Ind Leonard Hunn Joe Gunn

Waterloo Pugs Face Oelwein Fist Card Wednesday Night

Waterloo boxers plus Oelwein rivals headline an eight round main event at the American Legion carnival. Ray Krause and Hank Burgest meet at 149 pounds. Aliano and Little square off in a six round bout. Four rounds each for Fourtier Murphy Ladd and Sock. total 26 rounds promised. Trans Miss golf event at Minikahda Club notes Miriam Burns Horn and Mrs C S Hill in standings.

Oelwein Ray Ktrause Hank Burgest Cedar Rapids American Legion Wople’ -Aliano Jack Little Waterloo Johnny ‘Fourtier Roscoe’ Murphy

New Orleans Girl Shines in Trans Miss Play Debut

In Minneapolis on June 26 a medal round of 94 featured Miss Marion Turpie of New Orleans as she entered her first major play today in the Trans Miss competition.

New Orleans Minneapolis Marion

Dysart Unbeaten Leader in Corn Belt Ball League

Dysart strengthened its first place in the Corn Belt baseball league by beating Hudson 6-3. Reinbeck's 11-4 win over Gladbrook tied them with Gladbrook for second, while Dike defeated Eagle Center 9-1. Standings show Dysart 7-1, Reinbeck 4-4, Gladbrook 4-4, Bagle Center 3, Dike 3, Hudson 0-6.

Dysart Hudson Reinbeck Gladbrook Dike Eagle Center E Reinbeck Bagle Center

Major League Hitters Highlight 1930s Leaders

Roth drives in runs while Manush doubles and Brown belts a triple for the Senators. Rice and Sweeney contribute in a collision of power as Pipgins pitches for the Tigers.

Roth Manush Brown Rice Senators Sweeney Tige Pipgins

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