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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

7

Fishing Latest Sport In Arena In Iowa Area

Anglers eye bass pike crappie and catfish runs under Iowa rules from April 18 to May 15 and May 15 to December 1. Limits cap bass pike and pickerel at 20 combined. Waterloo sees active catfish fishing, with fish up to 12 pounds. Independence anglers form the Buckanan Fish and Game club to boost local sport and secure river stocking with state support.

Yesteryear Selmon Iowa Efords Waterloo Independence Altho Waterloo Anglers of Independence Buckanan Fish and Game Club

Capablanca Wins First Chess Game from Dr Lasker

In Havana on March 31, Capablanca defeated Lasker in the opening game of their world championship match. A blunder by Lasker on move forty five gave Capablanca a decisive edge, ending a contest that had appeared near draw for much of the play.

Capablanca Dr. Lasker Associated Press Havana Emanuel Lasker Jose R. Capablanca

17 Innings Game with Athletics Impresses Cobb in 1907

Cobb recalls a 17 inning clash with the Athletics in 1907, praising the stamina and dramatic finish. He notes his own 1907 season details including a high runs total and a strong personal performance, while discussing media reports and fan reactions to the long game.

Athletics TY Cobb

Kayo Chaney Dominates Nine Straight KOs

Kayo Chaney faces criticism for nine straight knockouts and unrecognized opponents, amid praise for his rising popularity. The article notes his lightweight status and mixed reactions from fans as he continues his knockout streak from coast to coast.

Paraut Martin Mat Go At Iowa City Postponed

The wrestling match between Halph Par caut and Cyrus Martin scheduled for March 32 at the University armory has been postponed due to inability to secure the arena. University authorities have not set a new date yet.

Towa City Halph Parcaut Cyrus Martin University Armory Armo Night University

Ignorant Essays in Typical Conversations from a Paper

A fragmented dialogue shows domestic banter and social critique about politics and marriage. The piece, attributed to Ignorant Essays by J P MeEVOY, captures casual office and home chatter. It touches on opinions about Harding and the public cabinet while revealing noisy interruptions and lazy exchanges.

City Riflemen Fall to West High 607 566 at Central School

West High riflemen defeated the City Riflemen 607 to 566 last night at Central School basement on a 50 foot range. Five shots stood and five prone. bull was three sixteenths of an inch. Robert Tarbell led with 93. Next shoot scheduled for next Wednesday night under Lieut. W H Durchdenwald.

West High Central School Robert Tarbell W. H. Durchdenwald Robert Tarbell IC. Hartman Hi. J. Hemmeriings M. Shores iHob Apfel Denson EV. Baldwin Teial West Walter Sipe Wendell Wer Marlin Horace Lester Davrane de

British Mockery Sparks Derby Day Boxing Controversy

London reporters mock the Dempssr-Carpentier heavyweight title bout as Derby day publicity stirs humor. The Daily Express balks at foreign interference in Britain's premier sporting event amid headlines ridiculing the proposed Epsom venue.

Epsom Daily Express Britain

Lewis Caddock Mat Go At Des Moines April 12

Des Moines Iowa March 31 Why fans show keen interest in the heavyweight match planned for April 12 Ed Strangler Ted Caddock the former champion of the big mats is expected to draw large crowds Oscar Thorsen notes that Caddock, an Iowan, is one of the country’s most popular wrestlers and will defend his title against Earl Caddock in Des Moines.

Lewis Caddock Des Moines Hes Moines Joe Stecher Lewis Pine Shampion

Olson Defeats Bull Montana in Three-Fall Wrestling Match

In Los Angeles on March 31 Charles Olson defeated Bull Montana after a three fall bout. Olson took the first fall in 51 minutes 15 seconds with an arm hold, Montana won the second in 21 minutes 5 seconds, and Olson clinched the match with a hammerlock in eight minutes 2 seconds.

Associated Press B.C Chicago Bull Montana Los Angeles Olson Montana

Pesek Trains Hard for Match With Lewis

John Pesek, noted wrestler, trains steadily for a title bout against Lewis next Monday at Islet Bremeny ATT in New York. Annetine will rest soon, Pesek focuses on improving headlock defense as the third most significant contest of his career.

New York John Lewis Islet Breimeny Annetine Trateh Hampion Pesek

Jack Johnson Lashes at Managers in Return to Ring

Leavenworth Kansas March 31 Sir Arthur Johnson known as Jack of the golden smile plans to return to boxing under a manager of his own race. He denied signing with Al Lippe and said his ring tutorage would be led by Billy McClath. Johnson aims to end his sentence July 35 and pursue a traveling carnival with appearances. He would bar no man including Kid Nor York Harry Wills and Mr Dempsey. He also hopes to meet Mr Willard again and complains about peanut brittle candy.

Leavenworth Kan Arthur” Johnson Jack of The Golden Smile Boxing Dack Uncle Sam Pingyon al Lippe New York Johnson Billy McClath Kansas City Georges Carpent Mr. Willard Jack

Iowa Schools and Y Swimmers Bid to Omaha Tank Event

Iowa schools clubs and Y swimmers earn bids to the Omaha tank affair scheduled for April 21 at the Omaha Athletic Club. Promoter Pete Wendell invites entries and lists four championship events plus an added one legged freestyle. Open to all Western Amateur Athletic Union registered athletes across Nebraska Iowa Kansas Missouri North and South Dakota Oklahoma Arkansas and Kentucky.

Mid-West Omaha Athletic Club Pete Wendell Omaha A Lst Omaha W. A Western Amateur Athletic Union Western Association Nebraska Iowa Kansas Missouri North South Dakota Oklahoma Arkansas Kentucky

Bonaparte Indians Organize Baseball Aggregation

Bonaparte March meeting unites community in support of the Bonaparte Indians baseball team for the season. Harry Noske named team manager and Lee Farle treasurer with captaincy to be chosen later. The club aims for a strong season, recalling a 14 win 26 game 1920 record and seeking funds soon. Practice begins when weather allows. teams seeking games should contact manager Harry Noske.

Bonaparte Bonaparte Indians Harry Noske Lee Farle Indians Harry Noaske

Frank C Bancroft Dead Oldtime Baseball Manager

Cincinnati March 1 Frank C Bancroft for many years business manager of the Cincinnati baseball club died at a hospital there at midnight after months of neuritis He had been manager since 1890 Bancroft born Lancaster Mass March 11 1846 He enlisted in the Union Army as a drummer boy serving until peace was declared

Associated Press Cincinnati Frank C. Bancroft Bancroft Lancaster Mass

Amateur Three Cushion Matches In Detroit

Detroit March 31 amateur three cushion billiard play centers on Walker Calderwood of Detroit versus W R Brewer of Chicago. Calderwood led yesterday while Brewer climbed to a tie for second with two victories. E W Lookalough Illinois state champion faces A H Hahn and H B Kuhns, both of Chicago, with potential to rejoin the second place grouping.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Walker Calderwood W. R. Brewer Chicago Calderwood Brewer E. W. Lookalough Illinois A. H. Hahn H. B. Kuhns

Indians keep pitching pair secret until game time

Cleveland March 31 In a bid to curb gambling Manager Tris Speaker will not announce the Indians pitchers until game time during the regular season. The batteries will be announced only as the game starts after the team from San Antonio arrives for today’s scheduled clash.

Associated Press Cleveland Tris Speaker Cleveland Indians San Antonio Indians

Al Sharpe to quit Yale to head physical school

Al Sharpe athletic director at Yale will leave in June when his contract expires to become president of the Ithaca School of Physical Education in New York. Philadelphia native Jack Moskies Cornel track coach and head coach of the American Olympic List year will join Sharpe in the venture while continuing to direct track work at Cornell.

Philadelphia al Sharpe Yale Tihaca NX. Y Sharpe Jack Moskies Corneil Shari Corneh

Dietz appointed as Indiana coach

Puriue Ind March 31 William Lone Star Dietz famed Carlisle football star is appointed coach of Purdue University football team. He succeeds Tuten Scanlan. Dietz was previously Carlisle assistant and later coached Washington State College at Pullman.

Puriue Ind William 1 Lone Star Dietz Carlisle Iain Purdue University Tuten Scanlan Metz Carlisle Washington State Pullman Wash

Phillies Seek First Baseman After Paulette Absence

Gainesville dispatch details Philadelphia manager Bill Donovan’s search for a new first baseman after Gene Paulette’s expulsion. The Phillies lack a clear replacement, with players Neale Miller and Ralph Miller among those considered, while talks with Knabe may yield Brief if other assets are offered.

Gainesville Fla Bill Donovan Philadelphia Gene Paulette Donovan Baker Benny Sref Kansas City Neale Jack Miller Ralph Miller Ensmann Meusel Stengel Paulette Phillies Blue Knabe Brief

Mason City Independents Eye Semi Pro Team

Mason City moves to form a semi professional unit after the failed resurrection of the league. The Mason City Independents will play under that name and be managed by Jack OLeary s and Tyler Steward. Most games expected at Bayside near Dietz Lake with a new diamond laid with approval from Park Amusement officials. Efforts already under way to line up fast teams from northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.

Mason City Altho Jack O'Learys Tyler Steward Bayside Coney Island Dietz Lake Park Amusement F Company Pnorchem Towa Minnesota

Britton and Lewis Face Strained Friendship After Rift

Jack Britton and Ted Kid Lewis long rivals in welterweight boxing, remain wary foes as their friendship has cooled. A dispute in New York over a rubber mouthpiece followed by a tense meeting at Murray Hill hotel shows their estrangement, with Lewis admitting he has no love for the champion.

Jack Britton Ted Kid) Lewis Britton Canton New York City Britten Lewis Murray Hill New York

Jimmy Wilde After Bantamweight Title in London

Milwaukee report states Jimmy Wilde world flyweight champion has been matched to fight Jim Higgins in a British bantamweight title bout staged at Albert Hall London in May. The bout carries 118 pounds and a 350000 purse. Ercole Balazac, European middleweight champion, defeated Polniet in Casablanca to claim the French middleweight title.

Milwaukee Wis Jimmy Wilde Jhas Jim" Higegins Albert Hall London Ercole Balazac Europe Polnniet

Evers Expects Plage Near Top as Cubs Pitchers Lead

Cubs look to contend for the championship with strong pitching from Alexander Vaughn and Tyler. Evers seeks a fourth regular, eyeing prospects like Virgil Cheeves. Maisel adds speed in the outfield while Killefer and Daly bolster catching.

SORENSEN AND GERRY WIN MATCH PIN GAME

Sorensen and Gerry win the Whiteside alleys match pin game Tuesday night posting totals of 2645 for Sorensen and Gerry versus 1696 for W E Harper and C Guynn. Individual scores listed include A Sorensen 176 171 202 204 254 and H Gerry 222 132 4176 17% 147 138 with a final total of 1765 for the team.

A. Sorensen H. Gerry W. E. Hasper Guynn Whiteside Gerry W. E. Harper

Sports Flashes and Bowling Money Split Summary

Chicago: John Myers, middleweight champion, defeated Lou Talaber two falls to none. Milwaukee: Clonie Tait edged Johnny Mendelsohn in ten rounds. New York: Pete Herman stopped Willie Spencer in the twelfth. Buffalo: Saunders five-man team from Toronto won the bowling tournament, Canada claiming first five-man title as $14,884 prize money was awarded. three squads of doubles and singles to finish the 1921 event.

Chicago John Myers Lou Talaber Milwaukee Wis Clonie Tait Johnny Mendelsohn New York Pete Herman Willie Spencer Buffalo Toronto Saunders Canada A. B. GC

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