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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1917

Page

5

Central Association plans may form eight club circuit

Water loo and Dubuque efforts boost prospects for an eight club circuit as the Central association edges toward organization. President Ford of Fort Dodge aims to add towns while Waterloo, with Ned Egan, signs Georges Orme and prepares for a May 28 Chicago White Sox appearance. Players like Hasbrook, Donahue, Swick, Rumser, Miller, Cofin, Reinhart, Orme, and Martini are lined up for the season.

Ned. Egan Tocal Chicago White Sox Egan Chicago White Hose Waterloo Georges Orme Dubuque Boone John Ford Fort Dodge Central Association Ford Boone Commercial Club George Hughes Moline May Land Hasbrook Ned Egan Bob Hasbrook Musky Johnny Donahue Ole Swick Keokuk Swick Jess Rumser Ralph Miller Wmarry Cofin Jack Hruska Jiggs Kenne Charles Reinhart George Orme Henry Martini Gedar Rapids Marshalltown Cly Hile O Leary Stis Mason City Chatna

Tigers Ready For East High

Cedar Rapids March 2 The Tigers host East Watering high school in the final game of the season. Last meeting Watering won by a margin as Cantatz Wan Geil was sidelined by the grip. Coach Finger lists Wandell at center Varinek Monrbacher forward Lindeman and Hasek guards. Waterloo lineup includes Gunstead Koch forwards O Connor center Swanson Warren guards.

Cedar Rapids Rapids High School Tigers East Watering High Schow Cantatz Wan- Geil Finger Wil Wandell Varinek Monrbacher Lindeman Hasek Waterloo Gunstead Koch O'Connor Swanson Warren

Freshman Swims World Record at University of Chicago

Samuel Williston, a Chicago freshman, set a new underwater swimming world record by covering 324 feet in Bartlett bymanasione tank last night. The prior mark stood at 229 feet, improved substantially.

Enderwater Chicago University of €Icaga Samuel Williston Bartlett

Waterloo YMCA Team To Enter National Amateur Tourney

The Waterloo YMCA basketball team, a veteran lineup of former college and high school stars, plans a bid to the National Amateur tournament in Chicago March 15 to 17 if financing is secured. The squad, undefeated this year, faces Cedar Rapids Y at home Wednesday to boost ticket sales. The roster features Glen Red Whittle, Jack Skein, Bruce Gates, Milo Miller, Kenneth Dragdon, Lyle McPonvald, and Lawrence Leonard, with top records noted for college and high school play.

Waterloo Y. MM Tach Chicago Vilinnis Attietre Ely Iaving Cedar Rapids PBC Waterloo Keyenhe Indians Watering Osage Athletic Club Grundy Center Upper Iowa Bostyn College Central College Glen Red) Whittle Cent Weert Northwestern University Jack Skein Fort Dodge High School Coe College Bruce Gates West High Parsons Calle At-Thint Milo Miller Ames Amas Kenneth Mragdon Lomtaré Cailere de Foobball Cole Jese Lyle McPonvald West Hth Lawrence Leonard Rolloca Co. G Iowa Infantry

Browns Start South for Palestine Texas Spring Camp

About twenty Browns departed St. Louis for Palestine Texas to begin spring training preps for the American league pennant run. Fisler Jones led the group with Rumler Shotton Miller Stevens Lagan Sisler as outfielders. Wellman Koni Groom Plank McCabe Sotheron Kerr Hartley Severetd formed the catching crew. The squad will reach the Texas camp Monday to start warmups.

St. Louis Browns Palestine Texas Fisler Jones Rumler Shotton Miller Stevens Lagan Sisler Wellman Koni Groom Plank McCabe Sotheron Kerr Hartley Severetd Texas Palestine Agereratina Tedar

Gould Departs for New Orleans to Join Cleveland American Team

Ab Gould left for New Orleans where he is to join the Cleveland American League club. He was scheduled to head to Chicago prior to reporting to Indians training quarters, marking a turn after a rough season on the base and amid unclear prospects.

Muscatine Herhail Bost Ab Gould New Orleans Cleveland American Toaguers Chicago Indians Fesutquarters

Red Sox Look to Repeat Under Jack Barry as Spring Opens

Indes Heston March reports the Red Sox, led by new manager Jack Barry, aiming to repeat as American League champions. Star pitchers Ruth Wyckoff and Pennock upgrade a resilient batting lineup as the team travels for spring training and exhibition games through Memphis Little Rock Oklahoma City Kansas City Davenport Peoria Indianapolis Lafayette and Toledo.

Heston March Tes- Loa Jack Barry BM Carrigan Joel Battery Did Springs Ark Charles Wagner Joseph Devine Forest Cady Red Sox Babe Ruth Wyckoff Pennock Dick Mebcltzel del Gainer Jack Lycrett Scott Larry Gardner Harold Janvrin Harry Sox Gardner Hue Dodgers Asi Memphis Little Rock Oklahoma City Kansas City Tavenport Iowa Peoria Indianapolis Lafayette Ind Toledo

New Hampton Baseball Star Mueller Signs with Sioux City

New Hampton Ja March 8 Arthur Mueller former first baseman for the local aggregation has signed a contract with the Sioux City club of the Western League. He previously signed last year but broke his leg in his Sioux City debut. He plans to leave soon for Fairbur Neb where the Sioux City club will likely train.

New Hampton Arthur Mueller Sioux City Mueller Fairsburr Neb

Boone Eyes Central Association Franchise with Archer Plan

At a March meeting in Boone the Chamber of Commerce discussed securing a Central association franchise. Jimmy Archer, former Boone star, was proposed to manage if a deal advances, with secretary Crooks tasked to contact him. Meanwhile John F. Ford of the Central association traveled to Dubuque to assess the club’s potential entry amid Three-I objections over owed money.

Noone Chamber of Commerce Royal Baseball Chamber Patherin See Crooks Central Association Cha Mistory Towa Archer Manarer Jimmy Archer Toone Cubs Chicago Boone Jimmy Dubuque Fort Dodge John F. Ford League Ford

Collins Claims Oklahoma Star

Cedar Rapids March 3 H B Latina outfielder now signed with Oklahoma City is in reality the property of Manager Bill Collins of the Bunny team. Collins undecided whether to hold him to his accepted terms with Cedar Rapids or let him go. Latina, who batted over .400 in twenty nine games in a St Louis semi pro league and .319 in another, apologized for signing with Oklahoma and says he is ready to report to Cedar Rapids if called.

Cedar Rapids H. B. Latina Oklahoma City Bill Collins Collins Latina Hast St. Louis Oklahoma Gedar Rapids St. Louis

Toledo boxing body offers 40000 pounds for Darcy bout

In Toledo Ohio on March 3 the Toledo Athletic Association telegrammed Dillon manager Sam Mubarger offering 40000 pounds to bring the Les Darcy versus Jack Dillon match to the city later this month after New York authorities barred the Australian bout.

Toledo Dav. Whitman New York Les Darcy Australia Jack Dillion Indianapolis Toledo Athletic Association Dillon Sam Mubarger

Baseball and boxing notes from early spring sports reports

In Pasadena the Chicago Nationals first team beat Los Angeles Pacific Coast 9 to 7, while Chicago’s second squad lost 12 to 3 to Santa Ana. The Boston National League club headed to spring training in Miami. Wichita bought Tex Jones from Des Moines. Claude Cooper signed with the Philadelphia Nationals. Rodis and Gonzales, both Cuban players, joined Philadelphia. Ski jumper Henry Hall of Steamboat Springs set a new world mark at 203 feet. Anders Raugen won first prize on 190 feet. In Pekin, Herman Won Bout defeated Herman in bantamweights. Dick Loadman defeated Johnny Wolfe in Milwaukee. Joe Dory defeated Joe Mace in Milwaukee. Al Young beat Pat Gilbert in Ogden. Carl Morris knocked Joe Bonds unconscious in New York.

Chicago Ill Chicago Nationals Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Ana Miami Fla Tex Jones Des Moines Wichita Cooper Claude Cooper Philadelphia Nationals Joaquin Rodis Raymond Gonzales Philadelphia Henry Hall Steamboat Springs Colo Anders Raugen Chippewa Falls Wis Herman Pekin Frankie White Dick Loadman Erie Johnny Wolfe Cleveland Milwaukee Joe Dory Racine Joe Mace New York Mibwaukee al Young Oklahoma

Club Doctor Reports Penalty Hit Claim. No Decision Yet

A foul claim was made and the club doctor said the player had been hit. No decision was announced, leaving the outcome unclear.

Law

Boyle Lands Star Southpaw Frank Boyle Signs Tea Herbert

Frank Boyle, manager of the Marshalltown club in the Central association, announces the signing of Tea Herbert a top southpaw formerly with Oklahoma City in the Western association. Herbert, noted for left handed dominance and strong ERA, joins Ward Clemmons an outfielder from Tulsa and Oklahoma City who is described as a hard hitter and base running threat.

Frank Boyle Marshalltown Tea Herbert Oklahoma City Herbert Boyle Phil Slattery Ward Clemmons Tulsa Clemmons

Nashua Wins Tight District Tuneup In Cedar Falls

Nashua defeated New Hampton before about 1000 fans at the local auditorium led 22 to 18 at halftime and surged to a 1 point finish. R F Seymour of State Teachers College refereed the game with 250 Nashua rooters on a special train. West High alumni beat the State Teachers training school 19 to 13 at Cedar Falls gymnasium.

Nashua New Hampton Nash Cedar Falls R. F. Seymour State Teachers’ College West Cedar Fails West High Teachers’ Training School Teachers’ College

Teachers' final prep game ends in loss for Our Lady of Victory

Our Lady of Victory academy basketball team was defeated by the M. C. A. Midgets 52 to 13 at the gym last evening. Gardner and Leonard starred for the Midgets, Slack played well for the academy, and the box shows Gardner 19 Leonard 27 A Moore 4 Merrick 7 Hitchens 2 Slack 3 Hayden 2. Free throws Slack 3 Leonard 1 A Moore 1. Substitutes: Slack Forker and Williams.

O. LV. A Our Lady of Victory Academy Gardner Leonard Slack Academy Gardner Leonard AL Bioore Merrick McGalaghn Hitchens T. Yaeonard A. Moore Merrick Atchens Hayden

Carl Brown To Meet Henry Engle In Dubuque Match

Waterloo wrestler Carl Brown will face Dubuque mat champion Henry Engle at Germania Hall in two weeks. Engle has three wins this season, proving himself a strong light heavyweight contender.

Dubuque Carl Brown Waterloo Henry Engle Germania Buogle Bobby Byland Dubuquet Brown Iowa

Gandil to White Sox strengthens lineup under Rowland

White Sox manager Clarence Rowland believes Gandil will improve the team at first base, purchased from Cleveland. Hasbrook may be sent back to minors. Waterloo’s Egan linked to Hasbrook. Ames cancels fall football amid Iowa association suspension. aims to schedule out-of-state games, including a planned Detroit Central clash.

Waterloo Egan Hasbrook Ames Iowa Athletic Association Ames College Newton North Des Moines Fort Dodge Webster City Boons Perth Cedar Rapids Iowa City Central High of Detroit Automobile

Umpire Louie Wessell Returns to Des Moines

Louie Wessell, once a City league umpire, comes back to Des Moines after two seasons umpiring in an Ohio league. He hopes to secure a job in the Central association this year. Newspaper clippings praise his umpiring standards observed last summer.

UMP Des Moines Louie Wessel Wessell

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