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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1923

Page

5

Allstar fives elected among tourney players

The Cour ier selects an all tournament basketball quintet with Meyers and Johnson as forwards Hauser Cedar Falls chosen center Artus and Miller guard, Tollefson as alternate. Sindlinger and Stimson discussed for second five, Bailey Cedar Falls added as guard. Comrades beat O L V A quintet 36 to 12 in Y M C A game.

Meyers West High Johnson Hauser Cedar Falls Artus Aiftier Caypin Courier Sindlinger Sindlingers Levers Vo! Tollefson Stimson Raymond East High Miller Guanis Aaron Miller Miller Shell Rock Tollefson Tol- Jefson Altho Elliott Bailey Kipp Verrier Morrison Traer Reitz Clarksville Ward Waverly Willard Stout Dysart White Yeachers’ High Pinkerton Thompson Teachers’ High Ressler Shell Rock J. Miller Guyer Dunkerton Hollis Hudson Man Bearbower Brandon Greer Mehlhouse Sygeatt Apfel

A Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy brain analogy

A narrator describes the brain as a suburban home with guest rooms representing old ideas and memories. He reflects on how younger thoughts fade as older beliefs remain, and notes his reluctance to refurnish outdated guest rooms while acknowledging the persistent, crowded guest spaces in the mind.

Special Race for Iowa Conference Teams at Drake

Des Moines March 6 Two special relay races will decide the Iowa conference championship at the Drake university relay meet set for April 27-28 Athletic Director Wilson announced today The interested schools include Simpson Buena Vista Penn Parsons Upper Iowa Central Western Illinois Wesleyan and others They will run the events Friday April 27 with some teams in the college events Saturday The exact format will be announced once coaches confirm preferred events

Des Moines Marc Amon Iowa Drake University Wilson I Ilawa Simpson Buena Vista Penn Parsons Upper Iowa Gen Jtral Western Nh Iowa Wesleyan Drake I Wilson

Indiana Governor vetoes bill to ban 500 mile race

Indiana Governor McCray vetoed a bill prohibiting the international 500 mile auto race, ruling it unconstitutional. The veto came minutes before adjournment after a bitter legislative fight, with a last attempt in the Senate failing 1 to 6. The race will be held Memorial Day as usual in Indianapolis.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind McCray General Assembly Senate

Waterloo set to host Northeastern Iowa district basketball meet

West High will host a seven team district tournament this Friday and Saturday to decide who represents northeastern Iowa in the state finals at Boone. Teams include West High Waterloo Cedar Rapids Union Jesup Mason City Marshalltown and Osage.

Waterloo West High Iowa T. M. Clevenger Waverly State Athletic Board Waterloo Boone West High Watertogo Cedar Rapids Union Jesui Mason City Marshalltown Osage Ralph Saint Far West High Jesup T Cop Jesup’s Fighting Crew Dubuque Dark Horse Bunnyville Tigers

Church Cage Fives in Semi Finals at East High Tonight

Tonight two key basketball semifinals unfold at East High. First Presbyterian faces United Brethren as Grace M. E. meets Walnut Street Baptist, with the outcome shaping the tournament title and potential tiebreaks. Other games: Burton Avenue Baptist vs Christ Episcopal, Home Park Baptist vs St. Pauls Methodist, Tinden Methodist vs First Baptist, Calgary Evangelical vs Trinity Lutheran, Westminster Presbyterian vs First Methodist.

Church East High Tonigh First Presbyterian United Brethren Grace M. E. Five Walnut Street Baptist Grace M. ¥.Baptist Burton Avenue Baptist Christ Episcopal Home Park Baptist St. Paul's Methodist Tinden Methodist First Baptist Calgary Evangelical Trinity Lutheran Westminster Presbyterian First Methodist

Italian Rider Keeps On In Six Day Race

Maurice Brocco pressed on through the Madison Square Garden six day race despite a cable announcing his mother’s death. The rider, visibly affected, returned to the track after a moment of distress and continued competing as the crowd watched.

New York Maurice Brocco Madison Square Garden Brocco Dar Italy

Knights of Pythias Bestow Knight Degree at Banquet

Knights of Pythias conferred knight degree on a large class after the monthly dinner at 6 40 PM. The crowd filled the dining room to capacity as plans were laid for a big meeting next Monday evening March 2 when the degree of page will be conferred upon many candidates.

Knights of Pythias

Towa Loses Final Game to Indiana 23 to 21

Indiana upset Iowa 23 to 21 ending Iowa’s 11 game conference winning streak. Nyikos starred for Indiana in a hard fought contest as fouls limited players and Wisconsin still could tie the race with late season games.

Towa Indiana Associated Press Chicago University of Towa University of Indiana Hawkeye Hawkeyes Wisconsin Iowa Nyikos Parker Funk Fane Indtan. P Barh Homas Adward Eade Badang Hicks Summare Nyi Jones Imbhausen DePau

Nine New Players Signed for '23 by Marshall Manager

Marshalltown manager Frank Boyle announces nine new players signed for the 1923 season. Two members of the 1922 squad were sold and a third released. New signees include Schaffner, Miller, Haley, Lentbke, Strub, Sherrin, Geer, Spurbeck, Finnerman, with a probable need for another left handed pitcher before the May 1 opening in the Mississippi Valley League.

Marshalltown Frank Boyle Marshalltown Pilot Boyle Schaffner Miller Mount Pleasant Joe Haley Sabina Ohio Lotis Lentbke Chicago Leo Strub St Louis Norman Sherrin Elroy Wis C. M. Geer Cleveland W. A. Spurbeck Edinburg Ill Jack Finnerman

City League Action Tonight with Tight Pairings

The City League resumes after a one week delay with three evening games. Rath’s quintet faces Gates Business College, Tribune versus Company B of the National Guards, and Y M Seniors clash with DeMolays. Standings show Packing Co leads, Tribune second, Seniors third, Gates fourth, Co B fifth, DeMolay last. Changes in lineup possible as cellar teams gain momentum.

Batteties Rath Gates Business College Tribune Company B National Guards Y. M Gates Co. B Comxi

Page to Remain Butler University Athletic Director

Indianapolis March 6 Page Pat Page athletic director at Butler University for three years will continue in that role after a conference with the Butler trustees athletic committee. He has reportedly considered offers from Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan State agricultural college.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Harlon Pat) Page Butler University Lin T Today Page Butler Trustees University of Wisconsin University of Minnesota Michigan Agricultural In College

District Amateur Cage Tilt Prepares in Waterloo

The district amateur basketball tournament will be held at the M C A on March 16 with 12 teams expected to enter eligibility by Friday. On March 23 and 24 the 17 winners advance to Des Moines for state amateur honors. Waterloo teams include Rath Packing, First Presbyterian, Grace Methodist, and Orange Independents among others.

J. KF. W. Richardson Towa Iowa M' CO. A Walnut Street Baptist Grace Methodist Rath Packting Company First Presbyterian Waterloo Rath Will Remier M.C. A Grundy Center Quinsset Des Moines Dame Fortune

Gibbons Stops Tracey In Quick Knockout Display

Tommy Gibbons, heavyweight contender for Jack Dempsey’s era, knocked out Jim Tracey in the second round of their scheduled 10 round bout in East Chicago. A right cross to Tracey’s chin floored him after a nine count as the round neared half its length. Gibbons boxed cautiously, trading body shots and securing the decisive victory. Farmer Lodge of Minnesota won a newspaper decision over Andrew Anderson in a six round semifinal.

Associatens Press Chicago Tommy Gibbons Jack Dempsey Jim Tracey Tratey St. Paul Tracey Farmer Lodge Minnesota Andrew Anderson

Middleweight Pug Challenges World

The Courier records Henry J. Clayton of Mitchell, Ta., inviting any fighter between 160 and 170 pounds to a few rounds in late April. He notes amateur status but will consider pro offers. Clayton had a 1926 four round no-decision bout with Joe Marks and a six round draw with Jack Wolfe, and lost to Paul Wagner in 1921 while injured. He seeks a comeback and invites inquiries.

The Courier Henry J. Clayton Mitchell Clayton Joe Marks Virginia Jack Wolfe York Paul Wagner

Fights End In Mixed Results Across US Cards

Detroit welterweight George Chaney draws with Baltimore lightweight Bobby Ward in a ten round bout. Charley Weinert headlines New York with a twelve round decision over Chuck Wisgelns of Indianapolis. Philadelphia bantam Jimmy Mende defeats Champion Joe Lynch while Mickey Walker outpoints Johnny Gill in eight rounds in York Pa. Omaha and Kansas City scraps include Baftato Jack Oakes stopping Chief Fialftown in a 10 rounder and Frank Murdy beating Peewee Smith in Omaha.

Detroit George Chaney Lake

New York Sport Writers Face Scrutiny Over Bribe Allegations

In New York City during March the alleged $3000 publicity payoff from Pittsburgh boxer Harry Greb to critics is set for scrutiny by the state athletic commission. Writers deny the charge while Charley Doyle insists Greb spoke truth. Muldoon may lead a commission inquiry, heightening tension between press and boxing figures.

Davis J. Walsh International News New York New York Sport Writers Flarry ‘Greb Pittsburgh State Athetic Commission Greb Ballyhoo Jack Dempsey Toto Charley J. Doyle Crttle

O'Connell Declared Real Find by McGraw Giants Star

San Antonio March 6 Jimmy OConnell a 75000 outfield prospect from California is a real find and will be a big hit with the New York Giants in the eyes of local baseball experts. John McGraw says OConnell has cinched the center field job and told the rookie to stay loose and not be nervous.

San Antonio Tex Jimmy O'Connell California New York Giants O’connell John McGraw McGraw Central Field

Dempsey Gibbons July Fourth Bout Near Signing

Shelby, Mont. July Fourth bout between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons nearly set with all terms agreed. Gibbons to receive 50,000 and Dempsey 200,000 plus fees. Agreement reportedly awaits formal signing as Eddie Kane and Jack Kearns express consent through telegram and phone.

United Press Milwaukee Wis Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbons Shelby Mont Mike Collings Collins Gibbons Dempsey Eddie Kane Jack Kearns

Basketball results from multiple college games played

Winds 37 Ohio State 21 Indiana 23 Iowa 21 Wisconsin 29 Northwestern 17 Illinois Wesleyan 30 St Viator 17 Drake 39 Washington U 26 Idaho 28 California 20 Rice 28 Oklahoma Aggies 21.

Ohio State Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Northwestern Illinois- Wesleyan St. Viator Drake Washington U Idaho California Rice Oklahoma “Aggies

Leonard Hoping to Fatten Purse This Summer

New York news outlines Benny Leonard planning to expose his chin for big outdoor summer bouts to boost earnings. Possible opponents include Mickey Walker Lew Tendler and Rocky Kansas with talks of two major events and a $150000 payday. Kansas is cited as a logical contender with a strong lightweight record and past wins over notable rivals.

United Press New York Benny Leonard Mickey Walker Lew. Tendler Philadelphia Leonard Rocky Kansas Buffalo

Doubt Expressed Wilde Will Come to America

New York dispatch notes skepticism in boxing circles about Jimmy Wilde traveling from England to defend his world featherweight title against Pancho Villa in America. Despite some doubt about promoter Tom O Rourke securing Wilde’s acceptance for a June 16 bout, interest remains high as Wilde’s past popularity and prior US fights are recalled. Negotiations since October under Tex Rickard’s push linger with Wilde allegedly giving assent to meeting the Villa Genaro winner.

Associated Press New York Jimmy Wilde England Pancho Villa Frankie Genaro Tom O'Rourke Villa Wilde Tex Rickard Jast Johnny Buff Altho International Boxing Whion O'Rourke Villa-Genaro

Simpson Freshmen to Uphold Iowa in Oratorical Clair

Simpson college hosts the western divisional contest of the Interstate Oratorical Association on April 7 with Iowa represented by Walter Dillon a freshman who won the state contest at Central Pella nine colleges competed Dillon spoke on The Menace of the Labor Unions earning two firsts and a second Judges were Prof Barnes J H Hammer and Judge Utterback Dillon will face orators from North and South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Kansas and Missouri under the direction of Prof Wilbur Cooke Dennis head of public speaking who selected the divisional manager

Indianola Iowa Simpson College Middlewest Towa Walter Dillon Simpson Central Pella Dilton Barnes State Teachers College J. H. Hammer Rom ‘Newton Utterback Warren County Dillon North South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Missouri Wilbur Cooke Dennis

Dublin crowd backs Siki in Patrick's Day prep

European heavyweight champion Rattling Siki trains here for St Patrick's Day bout with Mike McTigue. His manager says the win over Carpentier was no fluke as he aims to impress in New York. Also: Harry Greb's camp confirms a $35,000 guaranteed bout with Tommy Gibbons in New York after Tex Rickard offered $25,000 to replace Jack McAuliffe ill. Willard training quarters arranged for a fight vs Floyd Johnson in New York. San Antonio reports rookie Joseph S. Dillard suspended 10 days by New York Giants manager McGraw for being found at a hotel dining table.

Kansas Buffalo Willie Jackson Richie Mitchell Lew Tendler Charley White Leonard Madison Square Garden Benton Harbor Mickey Walker Boxing Commission George Ward Dave Shade Bennoy Lew ‘Tendler Walker William Muldoon Joe Lynch Lynch Godge Cari Tremaine Johnny Wilson Billy Shade Boston New York Commission Jack McAuliffe Detroit Tommy Gibbons Gibbons Tex Rickard Harry Greb Greb Aindoon Tunney Dublin Stortfis Rattling Siki St. Patrick's Day Mike McT Gus Carpentier Pittsburgh Red_ Macon New York Rickard Springs Fdress Willard Floyd Jann- Son Bayoln San Antonio Joseph Dillard Southwestern University McGraw New York Giants

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