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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1926

Page

16

East High seathlon ends with East West semifinal clash

Sectional basketball at East High narrows Class A to four teams Vinton West High Waverly and Orange Township meet today to decide semifinals and the final Vinton is favored to reach the Class A final while Orange Township leads Class B action Dunkerton and Orange Township advance in B News notes include East Highs 14 11 triumph over La Porte City and Vinton 24 10 over Cedar Falls with strong defense and scoring by McIntyre Behrens Dowden and Pringle reflecting the tight pace

East High Vinton Waverly West High Wast High Donkerton Orange Township Janesville New Mortford Boud Dunkerton Woird Hasi-West Ior Hast High la Porte City Cedar Downing Teachers College West Tligh Jesup Byers Enite Ashington Fairbank Orange Mount Auburn New Stortford Finchford la Park Eas la Porte Oranges Winek Dalf Thompson Tim Pringle Yarrow Haberichtert Turner Robb Lawn City McIntyre Farris Geac Galth Ser Cedar Falls Dowden Wn Behrens Behrens Obese Nas Hartford Ihe Naw Woodford New Yartford Juel and Staptey New Wartford West Christ Episcopal Teais Christ Episcopal Pfirst Baptist I Ital Burton Avenue Baptist Pirsit Ali First Presbyterian First Brethren Wlirou Grace M. B Illiott Fairbant Mailstays Y. OM Summaré Viday Linden M. i First Presbyterian Christ Pis- Teast Tigh United Brethren Ricker Sansone Christ Epis- Blim Anseee Peesee St Congregational la Ff BT MOG M. i. Ys Wirst Presbyterian Grn Alb St. Paul's Wee ‘ S Linien M. K. Turner Tbs First Baptist Walnu Street Wt Baptist Pringla McNantea Terliads Wee Reco Castrrington Dean Brettrey Rene A Pauls Poten Westminster Fresbyterian Vy Jensen F Jesup Fuman Orl Wits Orr Wrens Bergstraa Walters Bon Kerson

Leaders 10 Meet in Intermediate Circuit Tuesday

Orange Swamps beat Fairbank 29 to 8 with a 19-0 first quarter burst and a 32 to 3 halftime lead. The third quarter score stood 45 to 6 as Orange Swamps extended its advantage in the intermediate circuit confrontation.

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Dempsey Encounters Unpromising Chicago Promoters

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey toured Chicago as promoters offered vague terms for a potential comeback. Four promoters presented cards, but no one secured a bout, with claims of a $100,000 offer and ties to Varry Wille and other figures, while Dempsey left without a deal.

Chicago Jack Dempsey Jack Tack Welshars South Bend Ind Prank Flournoy Tex Rickard New York RB. Clements Coliseum Fiord Fitzsimmons Newpsey Varry Wille

Grinnell Wins in Scoring Showdown Over Nebraska

Grinnell posted 19 points by Wircinson while Washington 1 and Grinnell teammates lead a high scoring basketball night. Nebraska struggled as Waynsbure and Westminster combined for late buckets. Oklahoma State Phillips University 21.

Kon $N Washington Grinnell Nebraska Denevin Waynsbure Westmister Thiel Mos Phillips Unversity

Big Ten Indoor Track Meet Carded Next Friday Saturday

Evanston March 6 Entries closed yesterday for the Big Ten indoor track meet set for Palen Fieldhouse March 12. Northwestern Athletic Director Kot Wilson announced all schools in the conference will enter. events include the hammer and broad jump with Rob Gardner named referee.

BIG Ten Evanston Ente 04 Palen Kot Wile Son Northwestern

POINT WINNERS FOR OLD GOLD

Iowa Hawkeyes basket team fights for a Big Ten title as George Vita, a junior, and tram a running guard lead the scoring with over five points each. Harrison, the only sophomore, adds solid floor play. Iowa ties for second with six wins four losses. next host Ohio State and Minnesota away in upcoming games.

Asile University Ellows Basketballeam Hawkeyes George Vit i Tram Harrison Iowa Ohio State Iowa City Mona Minnesota Anneapolis

Robert Elderton Named Sunnyside Club Pro

Robert Elderton, Wa Lenlob golfer, named successor to We Si Mathie as Sunnyside Country Club pro. He currently manages the indoor golf course on the eighth floor of Paul Davis building and previously tutored at Hymes Park Lourse. Kathie departs Monday for Omaha to join Happy Hol view club.

Robert, Ellerlan We Si Mathie Sunnyside Country Club John Sweeney Babie Elderton Paul Davis Iport Hymes Park Lourse Sunnyaside Sunnyside Kathie Omaha Nek Happy Holview Club

Illinois Central Eliminated in Amateur Meet by Cudahy Club

In the state amateur basketball tournament at the Stax Center, the Illinois Central team of Waterloo fell 33 to 27 to the Cudahy Athletic club of Sioux City, ending Waterloo’s run in the competition. Cudahy advances to face Magnot in A. C. and Southern Surety in the semifinals. Host Waterloo had led 15 to 8 at halftime but were outplayed in the second half as Cudahy outscored Waterloo 25 to 12. Host Waterloo’s standout was Wied, with seven field goals and two free throws. Nevada Blue Devils had earlier lost to Waterloo 32 to 22.

West High Jesup Muarringlan Dovey Dean Haselman Cant Burgess Stetzel West Grange Wilson Fempleton Chisholm Hogan Gand Psa Webster Hrowthman Stieger Yeoman Heecvice Rumning Stout Orr Brothers Bergstrom Dos Molinos Mareh Illinois Central Waterloo Nevada Blue Devils Nevada Hostatter Smith Wish Sehoa Wkois

Pin Topplers Start Annual A B C Events

The sport world eyes the Pin Topplers as they kick off the annual A B C bowling series in New York. Top contenders include the Giants listed among favorites while early rounds showcase local talents and rising stars amid improving conditions and strong crowds.

Catholic Prep Teams Hold National Meet in Chicago

Catholic prep teams gather for the national interscholastic football tournament to be held at Loyola gym March 18 to 21. Teams from across the country will compete as sectional champions determine invitations. The event marks a longstanding effort and signals growth of the tourney. First Baptist West, a leading team in the Inters Mediate circuit, defeated St Mark's in a fast battle showcasing teamwork and effort.

Catholic Chicago Maren UPI Torok University Gor Heliz Loyola Gymnasium Selinor First Baptist Wes Viret Bamiss Intec Mediate Surutay

Prep grid teams here have tough football slates

The Waterloo area football schedules show West High and East High facing multiple rivals while West High drops Marshalltown for Charles City and adds others like Osage and Fort Dodge. East High meets several Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown opponents with a hoped Sept. 25 opener and potential extra September games. Spring practice will be held, with captains named for West High and East High.

Waterloo High Charles City Dubuque West Iligh Marshalltown Tiny Talon Washington High Cedar Rapids West Des Moines Ast High Hauersperger Hatbeck Steenson Boul West High Charles Ily East High Scroaats Geiweln Independence Grint

Upper Town Cage Outlook for 1927 Best in History

Upper Town closed its cage season with a win over Luther College as six wins marked a disastrous 6 of 17. The Peacocks suffered six four point losses to Parsons Buena Vista Western Union Penn Central and Luther. Capt Urena led scoring and assists, with teammates rotating 16 players, but the team lacked a steady guard lineup. Urena, a top performer, departs after his fourth varsity season.

Wayette Maren K Sveral Upper Town Lutheram Jas Peacocks Upper Towa Oifer Parsons Buena Vista Western Union Penn Central J Luther Teach Ellsworth Dormin Strane Urena gradua‘Von

Reds Profit Thau Mork Discards Reds Profit Thau Mork

New York report notes Cincinnati Reds discard players like Walty Pipp as the Yankees part company with him. The piece recalls 1949 Reds success and cites Ed Roush and Heinie Groh as stars obtained from the New York system. It discusses how several Giants and Dodgers figures previously came to Cincinnati via New York discards.

New York Cin Tinnati Reds Yankees Wally Pipp Reds Cinnab Greater Johnny Weissmullers Cincinnaticih Ed Roush Hieinie Grok John McGraw Thair McGraw Prent Roush Ne Eanda Groh Giants Shin Ballee Lore Bill Rariden Jake Daubert Fisher Jimiy Ring Hee Rariden Posubert Ring Brooklyn Dadeers

Great collection of athletes to compete in Chicago indoor meet

Chicago will see the greatest collection of track and field stars tonight at the national A.A.U. indoor meet. Notables include Charley Toff, Houben Learns Beant Racing, Adrian Flou?lleau, Loren Murchison, and Willie Ritola. Medals will honor event winners with a team trophy for the top scorers.

Chicago A. A. LE Charley Toff Houben Adrian Flou Hollander Boardshaw Kouben Marston Georgia Pinker Sober New York ‘City College Ray Dodge Fitch Winds Iips Natler Loren Murchison Jeg DéHare Hubbard Cecil Coaifee al Leconey Chester Bowman Willie Ritola Chuck Aielhorn Emil Korgh Harold Osborn Armour Téch Lombard University of Chicago John Kuck Kansas United States

Beloit College Star Sells Blood to Pay for Schooling

Beloit College star Grady Grady sells blood to fund his schooling during spring training camp in Beloit. The front page notes blood transfusions funded by Beloit surgeons while coach McCarthy condemns gambling and urges players to focus on baseball.

Beloit College Beloit Wik Maret Grady Hott College Eudiron Gray Smith Ryan Hi Toom Abi Cardling Island March Walter Cubs Mccarthy Bors

Messy OCR Recap: Local Girls Basketball Debut Narrowly Lost

Distorted text shows a girls basketball game with unclear names and scores. Fragments indicate a defeat and a separate pickup win, but details are unreadable and require source clarity to produce a precise card.

A B C Tourney Opens Today on Toledo Alleys

Toledo opens the twenty sixth annual American Bowling Congress with 1,876 teams entered in 4,795 two man and 7,026 singles from across the nation. Langtry expects a record prize pool near 82 000 and hints at Peoria and Milwaukee hosting future meets.

Toledo A. L Abe't Lang Miami Fla Denver Brandon Manitoba Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo Cleveland American Howling Congress Lanetry Peoria East Peoria Wll Udle

Mussolini plans large sport camp near Rome

A reported Mussolini backed project aims to establish a substantial sport camp on a Monte Caro plateau behind Prascatt on the Mban hsles area. Plans include football and tennis tracks, measures for archery and fencing, and facilities for general physical culture aimed at athletic training and recreation.

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