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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1923
Page
6
United Press reports John McGraw, once a buyer, now a builder, continues managing the New York Giants with a vision beyond wealth. The veteran leader develops players, tightens purse strings, and pursues lasting fame, hoping to surpass Connie Mack with additional pennants and a legendary record.
Grundy Center Reds defeated the Davenport Independents 44 to 23 in the first round of the state championship amateur tournament at Des Moines. Marshalltown then beat Boone 22 to 21 in the other first round game.
Lawrence Kansas March 23 Charlies T Black of Alton Illinois was elected captain of the University of Kansas basketball team for next season He is also captain-elect of the football team Black is playing his second year for the varsity and was an all Missouri Valley Conference basketball guard this season
A comic strip tale follows Vendetta and Tornado Snail planning a honeymoon voyage to Philadelphia. Their father Lionel, the chief architect, designs one versatile house for travel with full home comforts. The couple agrees to caravan with a single dwelling on their journey, ensuring cozy lodgings en route.
A reader asks about golf rule penalties for whether a ball must be dropped or placed and when a ball may be lifted for casual water or mud. Answers cover dropping versus placing, local rules permitting cleaning, unplayable lies near fences, and options in medal versus match play with required penalties. Readers are invited to send questions for prompt responses.
Sandy Hurd explains a common flaw where hands drop at the start of the downswing. The clubhead should lead the downswing and swing out around the body along the path of the backswing. Hands must swing around rather than drop, to avoid dragging the club off plane.
A scramble of spring training notes reports White Sox rallying to a 3 3 tie with the Giants on Jess Raines while Kamp’s defense shines for the Sox. New Orleans sees Babe Fatheruack homer twice in batting practice off Car Mays as the Work Yanks beat Lakeland. In Florida, Summa drives in a run to lift the Indians over the Brooklin Foti Leesburg 6 3. Other camps note the Athletics’ 9 0 shutout over Prattville and Hot Springs’ win over the Pirates 6 1. Wade shines for Tampa’s squad with a homer, a triple and a double in four at bats. Detroit’s Tigers post a preseason shutout in Augusta, and Chicago Cups topple Vernon 4 2 behind Barney Frippier’s bases loaded triple. Chicago hosts the Northwestern high school prelims with many cities, Cedar Rapids and Rockford among those represented.
An article details the pinsetter in a bowling alley as a fearless worker who lifts massive weights. In a Rath Packing match, six pinsetters moved 88 346 pounds of balls and pins in two hours, averaging 14 724 pounds per worker. If they worked a year, they would raise about 8 487 tons, enough to lift 31 locomotives.
Harrison Barnes, a former Cedar Rapids high school basketball star, will receive a Chicago C monogram at the University of Chicago along with Dickson, Yardley, Duggan and Weiss. Barnes led the Maroons in scoring last season and placed second in the Big Ten. Campbell Dickson Jr was elected captain for the 1924 squad. Miner leads Ohio State with Miner chosen captain for 1924 basketball team after a strong season as a top Big Ten scorer.
Clark county grand jury reports after adjourning that school boy athletic uniforms are too abbreviated and recommends more modest outfits. The item notes the issue as part of the grand jury's findings presented March 24 in Quitman, Mississippi.
In Milwaukie O'Brien defeated Janson over 10 rounds while O Donnell bested Christians in 10. Zallee and Dennis boxed six rounds to a draw. Hall beat Ishwwabel in Des Moines over 10. Lawler in Lawrence entered an afl decision. Spencer from Bedford faced Temasula in New York, a 12 round bantam decision.
Leesburg Fla March 24 A faster infield and a better spirit are the chief improvements for the Phillies in 1923 The addition of Heina Sand a 40000 shortstop from Salt Lake City and Walter Holke a veteran first baseman from an offseason deal with the Braves gives the infield real defensive strength Curtis Walker, Cy Williams, and Cliff Lee remain in the outfield Johnny Mokan among the substitutes The fielding and throwing of Sand and the improvement of Holke are noted The catching staff stays strong with Butch Henline and new recruits Wickey O Brien Charlie Connolly The pitching staff shows few changes with Ring Meadows Hubbell and southpaws Weinert Pinto and Mitchell likely to stay
Iowa City March 24 Featuring three varsity captains Chick Dunn Hicks and Barrett the University of Iowa baseball team under Coach Barry eyes a strong season. Berry focuses on battery play with Dunn Dunn at first Hicks at hot corner and Barrett catching.
West High holds its annual 1923 basketball banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson. Principal Wallace acts as toastmaster with Superintendent McGlade and several officials in attendance. The 1924 team captain will be elected. Outlook for next season is bright as five lettermen return and Coach Sarff aims for a strong quintet. Season record shows 13 wins and seven losses across the schedule.
Bowing Rath's team No 6 clinched the cup finishing 21–9 at Whitesides alleys. Team 5 and 1 tied for second at 17–13, Team 2 third at 16–14, Team 4 12–18, and Team 3 last at 7–23. Brody of Team 6 led with 204, others near 200 as night’s top score.
Underclassmen defeated the senior quintet 29 to 24 to capture the East High intramural basketball championship. Daley Kipp Raymond Tollefson and Holman led a comeback as the younger team overcame a slow start, tying the score at 12 12 by halftime and pulling ahead in the final period with decisive baskets and free throws.
McGregor Iowa March 24 The Northeastern Iowa Fish and Game Protective association comprising sportsmen from four northeasterly Iowa counties gathered thousands of wild ducks through the snowstorms. Facing scarce open water and deep snow burying feed on islands and lakes, birds risked starvation, so local sportsmen went onto the ice twice daily scattering corn and small grain to sustain them.
Jess Willard intensifies training at Excelsior Springs Mo for the May 12 Madison Square Garden bout with Froydal Johnson. Reporters note his improved leg work and steady wind despite mouth breathing and a heavy frame, with condition showing overall gains since mid training.
Cedar Falls Iowa March 24 sixty five men reported to Coach Sender for the coming track season at the opening of spring term Several holdovers from last year join new recruits to form a stronger squad Captain elect Warren Disuuden competes in jumps and hurdles with the group Van Der Brink Bison and Orr from last year reappear in sprints Weights show improvement with several strong new weights men Ira Perry last season captain returns likely to run the dashes Schedule is incomplete but dual meets including Town conference and Drake relays are anticipated.
Milwaukee bowlers led by Cleveland drivers moved into second and third in the American Bowling Congress tournament last night. The Brooks Otle of Cleveland totaled 2915 for the team event, while the Deutsch Jewels dropped the Pins amid the evening session in Milwaukee.
Joie Ray, famed middle distance ace, loses slight edge as Baker of the University of Chicago defeats him by 20 feet in a 4:23 mile race at the bankers' track. Ray heads to Kansas City for the Missouri Valley indoor meet where nine schools vie for the 1923 title with preliminaries set today and finals tonight. Kansas and Nebraska loom as top contenders as eleven events are listed including 50 and 440-yard dashes, 880 and mile runs, hurdles, jumps, and throws. Special 1500 metre races pair Fore Ray and Ray Watson of the Illinois Athletic Club in a key feature.
Ossining New York March 24 Red Conklin star pitcher of the Sing Sing baseball team last year has returned handcuffed to join the squad for the coming season Conklin distinguished himself while serving a term for burglary and was paroled at the end of the baseball season His parole was revoked a few days ago and he was returned to complete his sentence of a year and three months Convict baseball fans gave Conklin a joyful welcome on his return
Iowa City March 23 Garden Grove and Ottumwa each placed the most finalists in the state university invitation high school wrestling meet with five, Clarion High close behind with four. Garden Grove and Ottumwa vie for titles as Clarion fights for consolation honors in a tight team race.
Grinnell College plans a large homecoming on Saturday October 27 with the annual Grinnell Drake football game featured. The Grinnell Alumni Association, at its March meeting, formed a special committee to organize the event and aims to host the biggest gathering yet, aided by Drake as the opponent. Alumni, students, faculty, townspeople will house attendees in college dormitories, and a record crowd is anticipated. Grinnell basketball prospects for next year look strong as the regular team returns minus Whitehill, with additions from the freshman squad expected to boost the lineup.
In Manhattan Kansas the Ottumwa Iowa quintet defeated Manhattan High 27 to 21 in the first round of the interstate prep basketball tournament. Union, Ta., fell to Clay Center Kan 36 to 17. Finals set for tonight with other results including Kansas City Kan 31 Wahoo Neb 21 and Argentine Kan 35 Valparaiso Neb 25.
In Webster City on March 24 the high school basketball emblems were awarded to this year’s team members. An unusual feature was the presentation of a letter to Milford France, a 14 year old boy from the seventh grade who earned his W. O. The France family is noted for producing standout athletes.
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