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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1921

Page

7

East High Track Hopes Grow In Early Season

East High coaches push for a strong track squad as basketball ends. Coach Kresensky aims to develop multi talented athletes, with football players urged to join track. A healthy nucleus includes Lane in shot put, Patterson as a half miler, and O Toole among runners. The team eyeing Cedar Valley meet at Independence and state meet at Iowa City along with Drake Relays.

East High Ames Kresensky East Hish Guing Tul Lane Patterson O'Toole Tan Parkin East West High College High Cedar Falls Cedar Valley Independence Ofa Ceder Rapids Iowa City

Ames High School Hosts Two-Day State Basketball Tourney

Athletic Director C W Mayser announced 18 schools will compete in the Ames high school basketball tournament on Friday and Saturday. Coaches must check in Thursday night at the gym. Games start Friday morning with the final Saturday evening. Teams’ expenses will be paid and they will stay with fraternity hosts on campus.

Ames C. W. Mayser Saturdar Seirk Lake Waterloo Tion Council Bigo Meson Citr

Waterloo Pin Tumblers Bid For Cedar Rapids Tourney

Waterloo bowling club members gain entry to the Cedar Rapids event as the Cedar Rapids Bowling Association forms. Officers elected for 1981-82 include HO Montillon as president and Doc Collingwood as vice president. First tournament set for April 2 10 with invitations sent to Des Moines Watertown Davenport and others.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Lincoln Cedar Rapids Bowling Association HO Montillon Doc Collingwood Simitz Treasur

Abram James to Coach Tutor Baseball Nine

Ceder Falls Iowa March James of Colfax a student at the Iowa State Teachers college has signed to coach the tutor baseball team this spring. He led the squad last year and built a strong unit. James brings extensive diamond experience and knowledge of the game. His loss leaves a hole at first and he must develop a replacement. Coach Ivan Toseff will assist James with the nine and oversee the track squad.

Ceder Falls James Colfax Iowa State Teachers College Ivan Toseff Abram

Levinsky to Face Smith in Madison Square Garden Bout

The Associated Press reports in New York that light heavyweight Levinsky will fight Homer Smith in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. A second 10 round match features heavyweights Kid Norfolk and Pinkey Lewis in a separate event.

Associated Press New York Battling Levinsky Lighe New Pighe Homer Smith Kalamexvo Mich Wil Madison Square den Kid Norfolk Pinkey Lewis

Dempsey and Carpentier Talk in a Rough Camp Chat

A lively exchange questions Carpentier and predicts Dempsey will defeat him. The speakers debate which fighter is the better draw and whether the match will deliver a knockout or a surprise turn of events. Freddie Welsh and Charlie White are referenced as past opponents.

Dty Charlie White Freddie Welsh

Kansas Mitchel bout ends in newspaper decision in Milwaukee

Rocky Kansas of Buffalo won the newspaper decision over Milwaukee’s Richie Mitchell in a 10 round light weight bout before a capacity crowd. Both scored a knockdown in round five, with Kansas seen ahead early and Mitchell favored late. Final weights were 134 1 2 and 135 3 4 pounds.

Milwaukee Wis Rocky Kansas Richie Mitchell Mitchell Buffalo Kansas Wisconsin

Teachers College High to Play in Basket Meets at Ames and Iowa City

Cedar Falls reports Teachers College high, State meet champions, will compete for the state title at Ames this week and at Iowa City next week after accepting invitations from Iowa State College and the State University. The Little Tutors navigate five rounds in the local tournament and aim for a strong showing.

Teachers College High Ames Iowa City Cedar Falls Teachers College Iowa State College State University

Dartmouth selects Ralph W Yuill as captain of basketball team

Ralph W Yuill a Cedar Rapids senior was elected captain of Dartmouth College basketball team succeeding Brown who resigned. Yuill played forward for two years and was noted as a star in recent games. The meet event reference notes Western Intercollegiate fencing wrestling and gymnastic contests with many Midwest colleges entering.

Hanover Ralph W. Yuill Cedar Rapids, Jr Dartmouth College Basketall Ice Brown Forward Shavenberger Tarlon Totel Anerell-Ramson Baal

Hawkeye grapplers picked for Midwest meet

Five Iowa wrestlers join the Iowa squad for the Western championship at Indiana University March 16 and 17. Vania in 125 pound class has a mixed record this season. Sweeney is the standout, unbeaten in all his bouts this year for a fall.

Iowa City Iowa University of Indiana Vani Sweeney H. T. Smith White Hunter Vana Illinois Nebraska Northwestern Hawke

Iowa Wrestlers Seek Western Crown at Bloomington

Iowa sends six wrestlers to Bloomington for the Western championship through to Friday. Bob Smith in the 145 pound class and Captain White in 175 pound lead the team with single losses this season, while the heavyweight standout is noted as strong but facing tougher opponents. Weigh-ins and travel details place the Hawkeyes under coach supervision with E. G. Schroeder, as prelims begin Thursday and finals Friday at Indiana University.

Bob Smith Catalin Jessen Captain White Iowa Smith Indiana N. Y Northwestern Minnesota Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Madison Square Garden Walter Rutt Maurice Brocco Nebraska Howrey Wrestline Meat Towa Hawkeyes Bloomington E. G. Schroeder

Legion and Independents Square Off Again Over City Title

Doubt remains whether the Legion can claim the city basketball championship after a 24 to 20 win over the Independents. Both coaches urge a rematch to settle the dispute, with a second battle likely to showcase tempers and scrapping as each side seeks to prove the other wrong. Date and venue yet to be decided.

Legion Jance Mickey"’ McDonald Cohn Independents

Managers worry over stopping the Yankees

New York March 10 Seven AL managers fear the Yankees heavy hitting in 1921 with Babe Ruth batting behind Baker and Pipp. Ruth aims to break last season record as pitchers face Ruth or risk worse runs from Baker and Pipp. Yankees’ pitching staff weakened but lineup strong with rest of lineup able to hit. Ruth reportedly near full recovery from foot tendon injury.

New York Yankees Bakers Babe” Ruth Seasoekers Bambino Baker Pipp Jers Ruth Yanks

Boxing and billiards updates from coast to coast

New Orleans Martin Burke won a 15 round decision over Bob Roper. St Louis Andy Chaney defeated Kid Bandy in eight. New York Rocky Kansas to face Willie Jackson replacing Benny Leonard ill with influenza. New York Al Roberts KO Gunboat Smith in ten. Chicago William Lea defeated Harry Daw. Rockford Dan Tall tally. Detroit Edouard Hormans led European 18.2 half line billiards with a 3600 point match, edging Wesker Cochran of San Francisco by 1,500 to 1,868.

Associated Press New Orleans Martin Burker Bob Roper St. Louis Andy Chaney Kid Bandy New York Tex Rickard Rocky Kansas Willie Jackson Benny Leonard al Roberts Gunboat Smith Chicago William H. Lea Harry Daw Betralt Rockford Dan Detroit Mich Edouard Horemans Ward Wesker Cochran San Francisco Cochran Horemans

Nine Towa High Schools Enter Hawkeye Tank Meet

Nine Towa High schools enter about 76 men for a weekend swimming meet at the University of Iowa pool. Schools listed include East Des Moines North Des Moines West Des Moines Clinton Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Maccaline Town City and University High. The Bel's club swimming organization hosts the event for men at the university.

Towa City Mares Towa University of Iowa East Des Moines North Des Moines Wes Des Moines Clinton Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Maccaline Town City University High Bel’s Club University

Teachers College Basketball Squad Had Fine Season

Cedar Falls reports the State Teachers College basketball team finished with seven wins and five losses in intercollegiate play. They defeated several Hawkeye Conference rivals and Duch to build a strong nucleus for 1922 with captain James and Whitford departing.

Teachers College Cedar Falls State Teachers College Hawkeye Tators Teachers Parsons Iana Wesleyan Roe T. OC Testevan Lenox x. T. c Buena Vista Morningside I. S Des Moines I. S. T. Dubuque Lenox S. T. c Laws Westeran Upper Iowa Ss. T Dubuque

Luther College and Dubuque May Hold 3 Game Ball Series

In March negotiations began between the University of Dubuque and Luther College for a repeat of last spring's three game baseball series. Last year Luther won at Dubuque 2 to 1, Dubuque won at Decorah 5 to 2, and Luther won the deciding game at Luther's home. Arrangements cover the first two games at Dubuque and Decorah with a possible third game in Decorah in early June.

Decorah University of Dubuque Luther College Luther Dubuque Northeastern Iowa Bankers'* Association Devorah

Parcaut Grappler Defends Title at Garner in April

Garner, Iowa, March 10 A top wrestling card crowns Ralph Parcaut University of Iowa instructor and world middleweight champion facing Billy Schoher of Indianapolis on April 3. The event, promoted by the American Legion, draws heavy crowd interest with several pre matches including Ben Greenman and William Zellmer. Referee will be Frank Ryan.

Garner Ralph Parcaet University of Iowa Billy Schoher Indianapolis Oeal American Legion Ben Greenman William Zellmer Frank Ryan Masdy City

Sewell Captivates at Dallas Field in Spring Camp

Joe Sewell, Alabama shortstop now with the Cleveland Indians after Ray Chapman's death, drew attention at Dallas during spring training. He showed strong batting practice, squarely met the ball and hit many long drives to the outfield, though he was limited from cavorting around the infield as the team gathered in Dallas except for Gardner, Wambsganss, and Wagner.

Cleveland Joe Sewell University of Alabama Cleveland Indians Ray Chapman Dallas Larry Gardner Bill Wambsganss Arthur Wagner

Cornell Cage Tourney Draws 20 High School Teams

Twenty high school basketball quintets have entered the Cornell interscholastic tournament to be staged at Alumni gymnasium March 10, 21 and 12 in Mt. Vernon Indiana.

Mt. Vernon Cornell Alumni Gymnasium

Will stick with Centre as McMillan declines pro offer

Bob McMillan Centre College star and 1919 all American quarterback says he turned down a $6000 pro offer in Canton and will return to Centre. Charlie Moran will coach Centre again next fall per Captain Norris Armstrong. Also noted Zion City bans love scenes in movies.

Centre United Press New York Bob McMillan Centre College Eleven Canton Charlie Moran Norris Armstrong

Cedar Rapids Enters Iowa State High School Tourney

Nine sectional winners from across Iowa will compete in the state championship tournament at the University of Iowa March 17 to 19. Cedar Rapids joins entries from Anamosa Mason City Nevada Vaelexy Junction Detson Spirit Lake Teachers College High Charles City in Section B. Additional teams expected as more tournaments finish. University authorities plan housing and three gymnasiums host play with Cedar Rapids entry confirmed by Athletics Director Howard F L Jones. Coach Norvak’s team will play in the Open Section. Davenport also fields a strong Open entry.

Iowa City University of Iowa Town City Laverne Anamosa Mason City Nevada Vaelexy Junction Detson Spirit Lake Teachers' College High Charles City University Iowa City High School Cedar Raptis Howard FL Jones Nor’ Vak Cedar Rapids Davenport

St Olaf's College to Host Eight-Team Cage Tourney

A northwest basketball tournament brings eight teams from Red WIs seminary Red Wing Park Region Central Wisconsin Waldorf Forset City Tar Jewell Pleasant View Gale Canton Normal to St. Olaf college Northfield Minn March 10. The schedule shows 12 games with rounds Friday and Saturday including semifinals and finals. A visiting players banquet is planned.

Northfield Minn St. Olaf College Red Wis Seminary Red Wing Park Gion Fergus Falls Waldorf College Forset City Tar Jewell Academy Jewell Pleasant View Academy Ottawa Ill Gale College Galesville Wis Central Wisconsin Scandinavia Canton Normal School Canton D. D

Pirates to Hold Two Practice Sessions Daily at West Baden

Pittsburgh March 10. George Gibs son, manager of the Pirates, announced at spring training that the team will have two sessions of practice each day. Chief Yellowhorse of Little Rock, new to the Pirates, will be used in the infield and Gibby is pleased with the work of two men on the squad.

Pittsburgh George Gibs National League Baseball Cra West Baden Ind Pirates Gibby Chief Yellowhorse Little Rock Pnfield Mallory Mens Fashion Shop

Unclear fragment hints at Syracuse game involvement

Fragmentary text mentions Drew Raden and Himsa with Syracuse, but lacks coherent facts, dates, or outcomes to summarize a full news item. No verifiable entities or event details are present beyond scattered names.

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