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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1924

Page

5

Close Games Predicted in Prep Meet Here This Weekend

Local prep teams sharpen for the Waterloo sectional at West High on Friday and Saturday with 16 teams expected. West High led by Miller and Sard aims for a final clash with East High. Cedar Falls may be represented if Captain Klauser recovers. Drawings for opening games set for Friday night under West High supervision.

West High Waterloo Ben Miller Ralph Sard East Conch Saint Winthrop High Eavers Trndependence Best High Reinbeck Orange Township New Hartford Shell Rock Waverly Janesville Dunkerton Oclwein Teachers College High Cedar Walls Clarksville Brandon Nashua Cedar Falla Denton West Basketmen West High Basketeers Miller L. L. Stendenhall Iowa State’ Teachers College Cedar Falls

President Coolidge Commends Davis Cup Action

President Coolidge lauds the Davis Cup tennis competition as a service to national amity in a letter released from Washington. He says the international event fosters world acquaintance and sets a higher standard of sport for public morale and healthy, clean morals. Coolidge would gladly draw the first game and suggests White House selections for March 17.

Associated Press New York

Reinbeck and Grundy Center Lead Cedar Iowa Standings

Eldora Iowa March 5 Reinbeck and Grundy Center high schools share first in the Cedar Iowa cage league with eight wins two losses as winter activities end. The league includes Reinbeck Grundy Center Vinton Traer Eldora and Teachers College High. Teachers College leads third with six wins three losses while Traer Eldora and Vinton follow.

Eldora Rainbeck Grundy Center Cedar-Iowa Reinbeck Vinton Traer Teachers, College High Waterloo Teachers College High

Boxing cards in Des Moines draw fast windy talk

Hawkeye-Fuls John Roddy fights Hart Blue terms stalled as Mike Gibbons asks high price. Des Moines card Friday features Glenn Milhigan Jimmy Gill La Crosse and Dago Joe Gans vs Earl Blue. Local chatter notes Frankie Bush return and possible bouts with Harris or Wirth. Rockford prospects eyed for spring.

Glenn Milhigan Sioux City Jimmy Gill la Crosse Wis Tenmy Ryan Des Moines Panalliner St. Paul Frankin Smith

Baptists Brethren Set Night Match to Decide Series Title

United Brethren and Walnut Street Vanti Intermediate teams clash in the opening game of a three game series to decide the league championship. Baptists aim for a third straight title and permanent possession of the cup. Central Ionic Han fives meet in curtain-raiser at 725 pm. postponed game with 25 cent admission.

United Brethren and Walnut Street - Vanti Rast Tigh

Excellent golf played in Pro Championships

The second day of the International Professional Golf Team Championship began in Miami with high scores and upsets. Yesterday featured notable results as Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell fell to Bill Mehlhorn and MacDonald Smith, 9 up, 9 holes. Arthur Havers and Jimmy Ockenden edged Leo Diegel and Fred McLeod 1 up after 36 holes, while Mike Brady and Jock Hutchinson beat Bobby Cruikshank and George McLean 7 and 6. Walter Hagen and Joe Wirkwood defeated Clarence Hackney and Emmett French 6 and 5.

Associated Presa Miami Fla Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Bill ‘Mehlhorn MacDonald Smith Arthur Havers Jimmy Ockenden Leo Diegel Fred McLeod Mike Brady Jock Hutchinson Bobby Cruikshank George McLean Walter Hagen Joe Wirkwood Clarence Hackney Emmett French

McGoldrick Seeks Pay Rise Threatens Waterloo Future

Vincent McGoldrick, Scranton born first baseman, protests his Waterloo contract demand and faces rejection from Bart Willford. New manager Cletus Dixon accuses McGoldrick of seeking more money, risking ostracism. Schedule changes and calls for better umpires frame ongoing league tensions.

Vincent McGoldrick Scranton Waterloo Cletus Dixon New Manger Bart Willford McGoldrick Wilford Hall of Trafuse

Bowling congress meeting looms amid tourney lead changes

Chicago bowlers competed in singles and doubles during the American Bowling Congress tourney as interest grows for the Friday annual meeting. Proposed constitutional amendments include restricting alley owners from voting. Western Electric tops five man event with 946, followed by Anderson Tobacco. Georges Spring leads singles with 410 and Valles-Crute keeps the lead in the doubles.

A. i G Chicago American Bowling Congress Congres Western Electrics Anderson Tobacco Company Electrics Georges Sping Iad A. van der Wallee Mishawaka Valles-Crute Sures SH Te Q Duues

Illinois Steps Into Fourth Place in Big Ten Standing

Illinois slips to fourth in the Big Ten after a 36 to 35 overtime loss to Northwestern in three extra periods. Early on Northwestern led 16-6 at 15 minutes, but Illinois rallied to force a 28-28 tie at the end of regulation before the final overtime. Stexman missed a late free throw after Malier's field goal as the Purple took the opener.

Branston March Illinois Northwestern Purple Illini Hlini Malier Stexman

Neither Grey Lag Nor Zev Will Go Abroad This Year

International News Sports Editor Davis J Walsh reports that Harry Sinclair may keep Zev and Grey Lag from racing in England this summer. Grey Lag is rumored retired to stud, possibly ending his racing abroad and in local stakes. Zev is slated for a three-race American fall campaign against Epinard and others, delaying plans for a European trip.

Davis J. Walsh International News New York Altho Harry Sinclair Zev Grey Eagland Sinclair Sam Hildreth Hildreth New Jersey Rancocas Faror Grey Lag England Stud Epinard Papyrus Grey Lay America Belmont Park Aqueduct Latonia Wildredth Sar Sey Ayer Hack Star Chamber

Iowa Hawkeyes to host Wisconsin in key season closer

Iowa City March 5. The Iowa Hawkeyes face Wisconsin in a Saturday game as part of the remaining two Wisconsin contests. Coach Sam Barry's squad aims to spoil any Conference title hopes for the Badgers while Iowa eyes a secure ninth place finish. No major lineup changes expected as the season nears its end.

Iowa City Wisconsin University of Iowa Badgers Sam Barry Iowa Hawkeyes Badger Meanwell

Harshbarger Records Season For Cedar Falls Tutors

John Harshbarger forward for the Tutor team, after a standout season with Parsons College as the season ends, played only ten minutes across the whole year. Now in his second year, he has been a mainstay, hailing from Mount Pleasant Iowa as the third Harshbarger to don the Tutor uniform.

Cedar Falls John Harshbarger Seaason Parsons College Harshbarger Mount Pleasant

Basketball results from early season games

Kansas Aggies led Draka 20 to 2 at halftime and Augman scored 30 in a 30 20 win for Valley Junction girls. Illinois defeated Northwestern 38 to 18 while Yale beat Pennsylvania 22 to 18 in other college showdowns.

Kansas Aggies Draka Augman Valley Junction Illinois Northwestern Yale Pennsylvania

Deaf featherweight Wirth seeks wins against Bush and Gentile

Challenges Bush Julius Wirth of La Crosse Wisconsin is a skilled featherweight despite almost total deafness. He reads lips and speaks normally. He faces Frankie Bush of Rockford in a semi windup here and will fight Tony Gentile in Des Moines on Friday.

Frankie’ Bush Johnny Harris Des Main Dunny Wirth LaCrosse Lonie Kelly Des Moines Tony Gentla Cedar Falls Bush Rockford Julius Wirth la Crosse Wis Wirth Frankie Bush Tony Gentile

Wrestlers John Pope to Clash with Fred Brandell in Oelwein

Oelwein Iowa March 5 Biddle Pope Greenville NC will meet Fred Brandell Valley Junction in a finish wrestling match March 12 Pope 20 years old rising in middleweight having faced Pink Gardner Joe Turner Fritz Hanson and other top contenders He seeks another shot at Ralph Parcaut of Oska loosa who beat him in January Pope previously faced Brandell in a one fall semi windup at Oska loosa with Brandell winning the fall and later won the hearts of local fans by a handicap win over Jack Rosau ler Waterloo

Oelwein Biddle Pope Greenville N. C Fred Brandell Valley Junction Pope Pink Gardner Joe Turner Fritz Hanson Ralph Parcaut Oskaloosa

Towa Track Team and Illini Meet Saturday

Iowa City march 5 following a strong showing at the Illinois Relays last week the University of Town track team has firmed for a meet with Illinois in Iowa City Saturday. Coach George Bresnahan aims for a close contest as Iowa seeks its first win over Illinois. The rebuilt Hawkeye mile relay impressed with a 3 27 time at the relays, featuring Brookins Cant and others, while Brookins won the 200 yard low hurdles and Boyles tied for third in pole vault along with Klindt placing third in high jump. The Hawkeye medley squad Goodrich Wohl Crawford and Phelps also contributed strong performances.

Iowa City Bresnahan Coulter Roberts Iowa Cant Brookins Hurdies Jack Boyles Fred Klindt Goodrich Wohl Crawford Phelps

Oelwein Plans Eight Football Games This Year

Oelwein high school unveils a eight game football schedule for fall. The opener is at Waterloo on the East High field and the finale is Thanksgiving against West Union. Only one letter man returns, end Bernard Lonie, with many promising substitutes to aid the team. Foresters beat Calvary Evangelical 25 to 21 in St Marys gym, with Ol t and Miller starring for the winners.

Oelwein Oelwein High Waterloo East High Waterloo Gast Tish Waverly Dubuque Owen New Hamplton Waukon Cresco Independence West Union Foresters Forester Calvary Evangelical St. Mary's Olt Miller Sac

West High cage slate nearly complete for 1924 25

West High's basketball schedule for the 1924 25 season is forming with six games contracted. Coach Ralph Sarff expects a full slate in a few days. Upcoming games include Teachers College High on Jan 5 and Jan 21 at West High, Marshalltown Jan 36 and Feb 20 at home, and East High Feb 13 and Feb 27 at East High.

West High Ralph Sarft Teachers College High Marshalltown East High Sarffmen

Yankees Salary Rebellion Ends In Spring Talks

The Yankees salary dispute is nearly resolved as Whitey With and Wallie Pipp sign contracts. Aaron Ward and Bob Shawkey will settle with manager Huggins at camp. Sam Jones accepts terms. Bob Meusel not a holdout. Only Herb Penjacele Yemaing and club owners demand full surrender.

Associated Pregs New York Yankes Whitey Wallie Pipp Aaron Ward Bob Shawkey Huggins Sam Jones Bob Meusel Herb Penjacele Yemaing Giants University of ‘Florida Robins Clearwater Pla Yanningans Abe Klugman Jakia May Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Orlando North Carolina May Moran McKechnie Wigginton St. Louis Branch Rickey St. Louis Nationals Bradentown Fla Freil Wigginton Barrett Hastings Neb Cardinals Ekerr Vizers Detroit Mich Aronday Augusta Kerr Altho Shortston George Sisler St. Louis Americans Word Iron Mobile Ala

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