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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1925
Page
4
International News reports rival National League managers contrast McGraws aggressive spring training with slower pace elsewhere. Giants' early workouts praised for readiness, while others warn against overemphasis, noting 1914 season cautionary tale of a fast start fading.
Iowa City reports Ray Dauber the Hawkeyes standout shot putter has improved to 45 feet 7 8 inches this season, topping his 1924 best and breaking the university mark. Dauber, a junior, has 13 meets this intercollegiate career with six firsts, two seconds, four thirds and one fourth. He leads dual meet victories and emerged from a recent indoor conference with a top throw of 46 feet 2 inches.
A quirky local clipping recalls Francis Eggert hoisting a long lost flag on a postal mast to celebrate Old Glory while neighbors trade jokes about rope, steam rollers, and a sample rope postcard. It notes public caution about fireworks, safety chatter, and a parade of offbeat notes from Oklahoma to Des Moines. The piece ends with jumbled mentions of Olympic feats and Wisconsin discus talent Pat McDonald and Herb Schwarze.
Hawkeye picks Cedar Rapids Island and Moline to finish first and third in a quirky season forecast while J ar Babe Huth faces Milwaukee in Philadelphia and a strange Tri-State game ends 40 to 0. Foot Smith of Waterloo earns an athletic J while other University of town players receive monograms amid a flurry of sports notes.
West High basketball squad prepares for the national prep tournament in Chicago next week. Coach Ralph Sarl led over an hour of drills and a scrimmage as the team rests from Ottumwa action that capped the class title. New entries boost the national field toward 50 teams with Salem and Miami among late arrivals. consolation rounds planned during the meet. The Old Rose squad departs Monday morning for Illinois Central transport, with demonstrations ahead.
Waterloo bowlers prepare for the annual For Dodge Bowling Association tournament at For Dodge, starting Sunday and running four days. Frank Manshi notes local teams and standings while high scores emerge at Waterloo alleys, including Vick Bodholdt 244 and Tre other strong marks by Steedmker 234 and Harner 236.
Zach Wheat, once a Brooklyn star with a .240 average, nearly secured a release after Mobile club officials wired a $4,500 bid. The dramatic telegram arrived as Wheat faced uncertainty, with the Mobile president awaiting the first hotel delivery.
Perry Iowa March 28 The Aplington girls high school basketball team defeated Muscatine 22 to 22 in round robin play. Aplington, district northeastern Iowa champions, lost 22 to 20 in the state round robin at day Grave. Muscatine beat Ferry 27 to 24 in the other game.
Bedford Ind March 2 a survey by the Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s association indicates a nationwide building surge with preliminary estimates totaling about 2.1 billion dollars. A substantial portion may be created this year based on current activity.
Marshalltown Iowa March 28 Manager Jank Boyle of the Ansons will visit next week to arrange spring training reporting about April 1. He announces three rookies Hyland of Wisner Neb Eddie Block Winona Minn and Jimmy Cussen St Louis. Gussen plays first base and outfield. Lefty Hendee sacker from 1924 season was turned back from Louisville American assn due to inexperience. Ed Zink who finished 1924 with the Al 500s retired. Infielder Jack Bieber seeks retirement but may join the club per a letter to Boyle.
Gedar Rapids March 28 Harris Lamb star center on Coe's basketball team and named on all Midwest team for center was chosen captain of the Kohawkagers for next year at a banquet by Coach Burt Jenkins.
A Minnesota bill proposes a state angleworm farm for bait to serve the northern region and tourists who bring their own worms. The debate touches worm measurement methods, location in the Northwest Angie's area, and whether the worm is a game animal. Critics warn the plan faces hurdles and the outcome may be the worm ends up on the hook.
A historical note explains golf etiquette for slow groups. It states that following players may play through only if the ahead party is at least one hole behind. otherwise a single player cannot demand the right to play through. The piece cites notable champions and discusses club rules contrasting collective and individual permissions.
Ames Iowa March 23 Special Coach Bill Chandler drills Iowa State pitchers and catchers on State field aiming to build a strong infield. Capt. Jacobson, Towne, Fisher and Hill anchor the lineup while newoutsiders join from the freshman squad as Chandler tests a largely unproven outfield.
Des Moines reports anticipation that the Drake University relay meet April 24-25 will yield new marks. Illinois Iowa and Ames lead current relay records in university events while Wabash Cornell Monmouth top several college marks. Special events include time records in sprints, throws and jumps with mishap-free prospects for record-breaking performances.
Disaster hits Chicago baseball with Grigsby suffering a broken collarbone while Cubs beat Vernon 4 in a game. White Sox pitcher Davenport injures shoulder. Yankees silenced by Rochester with Earl Coombs delivering a ninth inning homer. Dodgers resume camp action. Cardinals win three straight. various outcomes across minor and major league action.
Bowling action features Golds beating Lavenders three straight in a Business and Professional Women match at Whiteside. Kenney led with a 147 high in Lavender entries. Morris Stars split two of three versus Wood Colts at Whiteside. Postoffice bowling swept Smith Lichty Cincos in a Commercial league at Waterloo. Manaki top score with 190. American teams prepare for International competition, with pace at sea as Penn, Fordham, and Cambridge squads travel abroad.
In San Francisco on March 25 the 10 round bout between Tommy Loughlan from Philadelphia and William Young Stribling of Georgia faced delays as rain and cloudy conditions persisted. If weather clears by 11 o clock the fight proceeds. otherwise it is postponed one week.
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