East High Coach Makeever to Return for Fifth Year
M E Makeever East High School coach signs to return for the 1929-30 school year heading the football basketball and track programs. He tutored civics and mathematics and will lead spring practice with rack work as he develops new material after a year that saw injuries and limited material. He previously played at Coe College and was with Johnny Heidt early in his tenure. He may sign to play this summer with the Sioux City Stock Yards club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Midge
Makeever
East
East High School
Orange and Black
Johnny Heidt
Altho
Coe
Morey Eby
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City Stockyards
Davenport Jashfal
Mike Christians
Waterloo
Steinecke
Seattle
Cletus Dixon
Joe McDermott
Joe
Eddie Spellman
American’ Association
Spellman
Dixon
Joseph Blair
Vermilion
S. D
H. S. Blair
Cincinnati Reds
Blair
Stéinecke
Ransom
Sentille
Rookie Nic Cullop Believes Dodgers Report Was Joke
New York reports Nic Cullop, a modest outfielder from Macon, thought the Brooklyn Dodgers order to report was a joke. He hid at Atlanta's camp until Nap Rucker located him, admitting the purchase might be a mistake after failing trials with three other clubs. He later joined Brooklyn, impressing with early hard hits but still doubt persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Sunny
South
Brooklyn Robins
Nic Cullop
Brooklyn
Macon
Robinson
Nick
Lewis Flops Pole Rival on Canoes and Wins
Ed Lewis, nicknamed Strangler, defeated Joe Malcewicz in two of three falls at the Coliseum amid a hostile crowd. Malcewicz won the first fall, Lewis won the second after a heavy slam that fractured two ribs, and the decisive third fall lasted 12 seconds. Also notes the Chicago White Sox in Dallas and a loss at Waco to the Cubs 12 to 7 with Banguinet hitting three home runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Chicago
Strangler) Lewis
Joe Malcewicz
Boston
Malcewiz
Golfers Urged to Respect Byrnes Park Greens in Waterloo
Local notice urges Waterloo golfers to avoid Byrnes park links until greens recover from frost and neglect. Forewarns poor conditions will harm season. Also previews baseball and football notes, including catcher prospects for the Waterloo club and a trip by fans to Chicago for a Walker Loughran bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes Perk
Waterloo
Byrnes Park
Chick Evans
Byrnes Park Links
Iet
Hawkeyes Lose to Rice Nine in Mississippi Contests
Iowa, at Hattiesburg, failed to sweep as Rice Owls defeated the Hawkeyes 14 to 7 in today’s game. David started on the mound for Iowa but had a rough inning before Mitchell relieved him and limited the Owls to two runs late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Hattiesburg
Miss
Mississippi
Ttate Teachers College
Rice Owls
Houston
Iowa
Towa
David
Hawks
Mitchell
Owls
Walsh the Chat with Gash Pyle Ends in Laughter
New York writer Davis J. Walsh reports on Charley Pyle and his mad minions preparing for a coast to coast macadam road race. Details include entry money, guarantees, international entrants, and expected costs. The piece mixes humor with behind the scenes setup for the 1929 stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
New York
Charley Pyle
America
East High signs director to return for next school year
The East High athletic director today signed a contract to return next school year. The salary details were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High School
Waterloo Baseball Club to Admit Women Free Except Certain Days
Waterloo baseball club directors voted to admit women free at the park except Sundays and holidays, with 25 cents for grandstand seats on most days and free on Fridays. Last year women paid admission on most days. Directors also approved selling 17-ducat booklets for $1 usable at any championship contest, and to travel by bus this season to replace automobiles. Scorecards will be sold again and inside park advertising only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Baseball Club
White Coat Boys
Tey
Waterloo
Hawkeyes Leave for Texas Relays and SMU Meet
Nine University of Town track and field stars head south to Austin for the Texas Relays and to Dallas for the SMU Relays. Key runners include Kenny F. Canby and a relay squad with Thomas Gunn McCammon Turner, while Drake University also advances to compete in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
University of Town
Texas
Thomas
Gunn
McCammon
Turner
Drake
Des Moines
U.P
Drake University
Parks
Dash-Star
Austin
Texans
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Waterloo Maple Pin Knockers In Money At A. O. G.
Waterloo bowlers competing in the American Bowling Congress tournament in Chicago earned prize money in the all events after nine games. Ali Manahl led local scorers with 1817 in all events and 224 in one singles game. Bertsch of Dubuque also posted a 212 singles game. The five man Waterloo team included Manahl, Bertsch, McFarlane, Newman, and one more, with doubles by Manahl and Bertsch and by McFarlane and Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chicago
Ali Manahl
L. Bertsch
Dubuque
Frank
al Ma‘ Nah
E. McFarlane
E. Newman
Bertsch
al Matahl
McFarlane
Newman
Denver
Colo
Shugles
Matahl
F. Menahl WaTlan
L. Berbsch
Manahi
L. Bertsch A
Fo McFiarday
Je Newman
Ks Manni
A. Manani
McPrarlane
I Newman
March
Edelweiss Quintet of
M. Muzinski
Elizabeth
Brooklyn Prep May Land Job on Home Club
Brooklyn Robins met the Washington club here today after taking a job on the Jam yesterday when the Nats won 7 to 6. Jimmy Patterson, Brooklyn high school pitcher, pitched well for four innings but may be retained. Jake Flowers of Brooklyn’s seven man infield may be added to the team for two months after tonsil removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Thyo Brooklan Robins
Washington
Nats
Jimmy Pattison
Brooklyn High Schiplk Hos
Jake Flowers
Brooklyn
Tosi
Baltimore
Mitchell Stresses Knee Position for Driving in Golf
The article explains Mitchell's driving stance focusing on knee position and weight transfer. It notes slight forward knee bend toward the ball, inward tilt toward the other knee, and warns against a stiff right knee that hinders hip action. Future notes promise teeing tips and a separate piece on putting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Helf
Sol Metzger
Cardinals Leave Camp After 4-2 Loss in Florida
Avon Park Fla March 27 The Cardinals have an open date today the last before reaching St Louis The club breaks camp tomorrow After facing the world champion Yankees in Winter Haven the Red Birds were crushed by the lowly Philadelphia Quakers 4 to 2 in yesterday's spring contest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Park
Fla
Cardinals
St. Louis
Red Birds
Philadelphia Quakers
Winter Haven
East High elects Christians captain for 1929 30 squad
Duane Mike Christians, guard and captain last season, was unanimously elected by lettermen as leader for 1929 30 at East High. He overcame an injury this season from a Cedar Falls Teachers College game and is praised as a versatile, scoring, floor leader. Six lettermen return, including Dotsori Douglas, Christians, Lee, Wagner, and Rmboth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane
Mike) Christians
Midge Makeover
Christians
Teachers College High
Cedar Falls
Orange
East High
Wil
Dotsori
Douglas
Lee
Wagner
Rmboth
Walker Faces Loughran For Light Heavyweight Title
Chicago March 27 Inshman Mickey Walker meets Tommy Loughran for the light heavyweight crown in a bout that could give Walker a third title and place him with Bob Fitzsimmons as a triple champion. Weigh-ins project 174-175 for Loughran and 166 for Walker. Promoter Bell-oud-Wilgross targets 25,000 indoors with $280,000 in purses for the main event and semi bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Demby
Chicago
U.P
Mickey Walker
Smiling Inshman
Tommy Loughran
Mickey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Walker
Tommy
Jack Kearns
Fan
Wil
Prombter
Paddy Haermoni
Tutfy
Griffith
Leo Lomsk
Tow
Tor
Loughran-Walker
Lease Navin Field as Move Against Dempsey Plan
Detroit March 27 Olympia lease Navin Field for exclusive boxing rights to promote bouts this season. The move appears aimed at countering Jack Dempsey who plans to build an outdoor arena in Detroit during his visit this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Navin ‘Field
Olympia
Madison Square’ ‘Garden
Belo
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Bowling Hall-Ekfelt sweep in three from competitors
Hall-Ekfelt bowlers won two of three against Unique Cleaners and Diamond Joes at Waterloo alleys. Stainbrook led with a 242 high game as Smith-Lichty representatives rolled in Commercial League fixtures last night. Scores follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall-Ekfelt
Unique Cleaners
Diamond Joes
Smith-Lichty
Waterloo
Stainbrook
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. Makeever
Heidt
Actiav
Imaggie
Onijyt
George McManus
AMS
Manus
Feature Service, Inc
Great Britain
Gallop
Robins
INSI
Waterloo Club
Palace of Sport
Hawkeyes
Rice
Walsh
Gash Pyle
Gotham
Charles
John
Punxsatawney
Sam Robinson
Atlantic City
Wildfire Thompson
Peter Gavazzi
Pedro
Elyria
Delilah
Shears
Engand
Italy
South Africa
Canada
Australia
Los Angeles
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Ind
U.R
Louisville
Ray McPeek
Giants
San Antonio
Tex
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ray Grimes
Chicago Caubs
Brooklyn Prep
Minchells
Batali
By Sol Metzger
Glot Tang
Toledo
Maréu
Walter Pedlar Palmer
Columbus
Megro
Kayoed "Roleux Seguare
Guba
Wallace
Cleveland
Billy Wallace
Joey Medill
Windy City
Gard Aals
Navin Field
Diamond Jnsi
Bills
Aes
Moothart
Syedere
BIA Bis
Smith-Lichty— Harman
Teverereceteces
Stephenson Sac
Ah Holbrook Ma
Sorenson Aeyeres
Corson Peda Fideeben
Olevenes
Tao Unique Cleaners
Walters Vte Beer Step Brandes
Lads Abrams
Mosher Hay
Beg Morris Ee
Os Pete
Fetter
Ed Brainbrook
Vane
Ownsby Bees
Ory
Worrell
Tokwis Petideaeereeeresenes Tol
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!