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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1921
Page
7
Waterloos scramble to form a city baseball team gathers pace as supporters urge backing by the Greater Waterloo Association. News notes a past surplus of mushroom teams and calls for organized effort to attract sponsors, publicity, and townwide interest in a classy local squad.
In Lincoln Nebraska on March 22 officials solved the Missouri Nebraska postseason basketball dispute. A fraternity brother delivered a message from coach Schissler to Athletic Director Guehring and the telegraph office.
In Lexington Virginia on March 22 a bantam weight champion from Memphis is crowned but his first name remains uncertain. Two 119 pound twins from Memphis wrestle identically in gym suits, the referee cannot confirm who won, and spectators applaud as the audience laughs at the misidentity.
Harvard rower captain Keith Kane withdraws from the crew to focus on football as recruiting numbers swell. The former No. 7 in last season’s New London victory ends rowing after fears of large enlistment. Verne R. Rowland, former Pacific Coast League player, visited Waterloo with an injured shoulder delaying spring games.
A satirical piece by J P McEvoy argues memory courses are foolish and suggests better aim is to forget instead. The essay mocks memory “sharks” who promise recall of dates names and events and imagines a Forgetter as a wiser goal.
Kansas City officials confirm Allan Eustace and Stanislaus Zbyszko will finish their long dispute in Convention hall on March 30. The prior Grand Rapids bout ended after two hours due to Michigan law. Tickets go on sale at $1, $2, and $3.
Monticello, Ind, March 22 Monticello plans to field a baseball team again this year. A meeting of business men boosted efforts to back the nine which last year posted several victories. Most players will return with Frank Locher and William Podhaski managing the squad.
Je Gynok wins New York lightweight title and plans matches in Pittsburgh on March 28. Hans Wagner, Carnegie Tech athletic director, reports a strong baseball season after yesterday’s field practice. Walter Mails of the Indians trains with a sore arm while the team is in good condition. Walter Schmidt reports to the Pirates training camp in Hot Springs after Pacific coast business. J Johnny Gibbons vs Paul Sampson headlines heavyweight action in New York tonight. Charles Rumsey of the American polo team entered for June world championship trials in England. Addie Ainsmith, Detroit veteran, arrives for training after California and Orient exhibition tour. Dobb of Detroit, and Mullenbernet roster talks surface as Cobb weighs player releases and roster size. April 2 date referenced.
Willie Hoppe stands as a unique billiards champion still dominating the sport for 15 years. He attracts modest adulation from 25,000 fans during exhibitions yet avoids parade or fanfare. Despite comparisons to baseball and boxing greats, Hoppe remains unshowy and respected for his quiet mastery.
Seering of the University of Nebraska, unbeaten in winter sprints, will run the 100 yard at the Penn relay carnival in Philadelphia next month. He meets top sprinters from the east and midwest, including Gallagher, Pattock, Woodring, LeCotier, Reyer and Ali Khan, with 350 teams entered.
British confidence in Georges Carpentier weakened after he refused to box Frank Moran following Moran's knockout of Joe Beck. Moran challenged Carpentier repeatedly, but Carpentier declined, keeping to cautious plans under Dampsey's champion setup.
Pasadena report says Frank Myers catcher Jim Co y ate and Frank Kenney pitchers were released by Manager Johnny Evers. The Cubs finish spring training in Pasadena tomorrow.
Ann Arbor March 22 Slicker Parks star University of Michigan pitcher confessed playing professional baseball and resigned the captaincy of the Michigan team.
W Savage of Oberlin Coffee's notes report coaches did not engage with proposed rule changes. He met rulemakers in New York and earlier sent letters to 100 midwest coaches seeking ideas. Few replies arrived, reflecting lower than expected interest.
Cyril Teneen of Minneapolis a senior in engineering and a longtime hurdler and back man was named permanent captain of the University of Minnesota track team succeeding Frank Kelley who will not return to school Jensen was named leader just before the squad left for Evanston to compete in the annual conference meet He had been temporary captain weeks earlier when Kelley was thought to return to school.
Jimmy Bronson seeks a Brennan vs Martin rematch after Brennan outpointed AEFC in a 15 round New York fight. Bronson says Martin was overwhelmed by the crowd and forgot his best punches and promises readiness for Brennan. He anticipates the public demanding a rematch with Dempsey.
Dubuque University signs many hopefuls as Coach Houston tests 30 candidates on the quarter mile track. The spring tryout aims to fill varsity spots left by last year’s graduates and restore team strength. Jacob Ruppert, Yankees owner, plans to parade St Bernard kennels and import champions from England for summer shows.
Jack Renault won by decision over Ted Jamieson in Milwaukee area boxing flashes. Harry T. Lamey received three months in jail for threatening to injure Man o War in Philadelphia.
Lloyd Pinley, former Ohio State guard during Chick Harley’s era, left for Princeton but will rejoin Ohio State next September. He found East Coast competition at Princeton hindered by constant position shifts, realizing his Buckeye reputation did not guarantee a spot. Ohio State plans a welcome for him.
London reports for the first time a British university team will compete in the United States intercollegiate golf championship at Greenwich Connecticut in June. Plans contemplate sailing on June 16 with the Olympic as a transport. Ox ford is not represented on the team as now constituted.
George Washington Grant, president and owner of the Boston Braves, says magnates cause trouble by negotiating with holdouts. He proposes to ignore them, letting the holdouts come to terms willingly. Grant notes no holdouts this spring and mentions slight salary bumps for players.
A historical note extols the Gordon felt hat as a desirable bequest, once affordable only to the few. It now becomes a symbol of status that any man may will to himself, a hat worth owning and proud to wear.
Philadelphia reports, Gene Paulette, Philadelphia National League first baseman, is under investigation by Judge Landis for gambling links in 1918 19. Club president William Baker says he awaits the judge s decision and Paulette may be suspended if found guilty. Harry Lenufei starts in right field.
Garry Herrmann backed Pat Duncan the young outfielder after a one hour meeting in Cincinnati. Duncan agreed to sign after a prior holdout and a bonus potential was discussed tied to his hitting target in the coming season.
Ted Jarrier of the battleship North Dakota won the flyweight championship of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets at Panama, in a long tournament. He will train for pro ranks once his ship reaches the east, weighing around 103 pounds and noted as a speedy two handed fighter. He defeated Diamond of the battleship O in the title match.
The 32 five man teams competed in the ABC tournament last night. Central Alleys of Canton, Ohio posted the highest total with 2838 to place elev enth. Buffalo, New Jersey event date noted as March 22.
In New Orleans, heavyweight contender Ortega of San Francisco defeated Young Denny of New Orleans by knockout in the fifth round of a scheduled 16 round bout.
New York March 22 United Press says Rocky Kansas the light welterweight challenger, prepares to face Benny Leonard after a decisive 15 round win over Will Jackson. Jackson was staggered by a left to the jaw in the second round as the bout closed, with proceeds near $60,000 directed to an Ireland relief fund. Boxers and managers contributed over $1,000 to the relief effort.
Shreveport March 22 1951 Babe Ruth will play left field for the Yankees with Wally Pipp staying at first base Miller Huggins manager says Ruth’s move should not hurt the team as he handles left field despite aging pace.
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