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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

21

Fieseler Seen Likeliest Iowa Athletics Director Pick

Walter Fieseler, resigned medical director role last fall, is favored to replace Paul Belting as Iowa athletic director after Belting tendered resignation. Belting will head physical education and depart athletic control while a new intercollegiate athletics director is named. Alumni pressure and Belting’s five year expansion program frame the shakeup at the University of Iowa.

Walker R. Fieseler University of Iowa Paul Belting Athletic Council Fieseler Belting Waterson Athletic Towa George Bresnahan University of Town Dr. Fieseler Waterloo Burton Ingwersen Howard Jones University of Southern California Sam Barry Iowa City Paul E. Belting University Athletic Council Department of Justin M. Barry University of Illinois Nic

Big Train Observation Amid Kidney Infection In Baseball

Walter Johnson, star pitcher of the Washington team, remained under hospital observation in Washington D C after developing a high fever and suspected kidney infection. Doctors warned the illness could take days to evaluate, clouding Johnsons status and management of the club during the wait. Meanwhile Kid Chocolate extended his winning streak by defeating Steve Smith in a ten round bout in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania.

Washington D. C Walter Johnson Cleveland Johnson Kid Chocolate Wilkesbarre U.R Steve Smith Bridgeport

Yesterday's Home Run Stars and Leaders Recap

Baseball names and performances from yesterday feature Beason and Ruth with notable club mentions, including Grimm of the Phillies and Jepherson of the Cubs. Leaders list highlights Gehrig, Foxx, and Gehringer with multiple runs and RBIs across leagues, while several Giants players appear in top batting statistics.

Beason Ruth Q'Doul Phillies Grimm Cardinals Jephenson Cubs Walker Cincinnati Pullis Giants Cohen Dickey Gehelg Rely Gehringer Blue Foxx Bimmona O'Douwl Jackson Ott Farperayne Wilson Hernaby Hafey

Iowa athletic worries loom over Barry exit and rumors

The article reports ongoing unrest at Iowa's athletic department. Coach Burton Ingersen is retained, but Justin Barry resigns for USC amid whispers of more shakeups. Bresnahan, Vogel, Betting rumors circulate as Towit era ends, with financial gains noted from new fieldhouse and soon to be built stadium, while questions linger about future plans.

Iowa University Burton Ingwersen Iowa City Justin Sam) Barry University of Southern California Howard Jones Iowa Barry Harry Batery Tawa Dukes University Gresser Ingiersen George Bresnahan Slankeye Otto Vogel Bresnahan Paul Betting Towit Walter A. Jessup Orville I. Simmons Belting Towa State University E.R. Myer

Babe Ruth Still Powers Yankees With Mighty Swing

Ruth's legendary punch remains potent as years pass with the 35 year old slugger delivering homers for the New York Yankees. His swing, built from massive shoulders, continues to threaten pitching staff, while his homer counts across nine seasons show a career defined by power and consistency.

New York Babe Ruth Feld Yankees Ruth

Standings of the Clubs and Yesterday's Results in Baseball

Standings from the National and American Leagues show New York, Chicago, St Louis, Brooklyn leading in the NL while New York and Philadelphia top the AL. American Association and Western League tables list Columbus, St Paul, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Omaha, and Denver among others with mixed records. Yesterday's results include matches featuring New York, Brooklyn, Louis, and Chicago among others.

National League W.L. Pet W.L. Pel. Bosta Philan'a Chicago N. York Aly St. Louis Grooklyn Pitty Eh Chachritla Pilssour Beed Chiapas York Brooklyn Newsmath Hoson Eeeers Louis AMER W. L. Pet New York Phila Cleveland Boston Detroit Acphiladelphia W. LL L. Pot Ak City Columbus Louisville St Paul Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Lonaville Milwaukie Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Pel Guy Puebla Denver Pol Stephenson Louisee O'Doul Wigh Gilbert Philadelphia Merman Grantham Pirates Philadelphia Clancy St. Louis Ad Gehrig Jamieson Kress

Electric Park Opens Tonight with Boxing and Dancing

Electric Park hosts its season opening tonight with twenty boxing rounds at 8:30 and dancing in the crystal pavilion. The card features Slim Crachee of Mason City and Battling Nelson of Waterloo, plus preliminaries including Dynamite Dunn versus Iron Mike and Lee Arthur versus Hard Off. Ralph Alexander leads the nightly program.

Crystal Pavillion Electric Park Malin Slim Crachee Mason City Nelson Waterloo Dynamite Dunn Des Moines Iron Mike Lee Arthur Hard Off Tehr

Tutor Nine Beats Luther Club 17 to 10 in Football Style Game

Tutor Nine gained revenge on Luther College by scoring 17 runs to 10. Rider, Thompson and Barnum led the initial rally with three straight hits. Luther responded with five in the third but Tutor Nine pulled away, tallying seven more in the sixth and winning behind strong defense by E Olson and key hits from Rider and Thompson.

Tutor Nine Luther Club Courier Cedar Falls May Luther College Rider Thompson Barnum Alie Luther Surler Norsemen Invaders Asse Heter Heinz Rutor E. Olson Tutors

American Tennis Aces Begin Tour

New York May 8 AP William J. Tilden and Francis T. Hunter start the first leg of their European invasion tonight aboard the Aquitania for France. They will arrive Cherbourg and drive to Auteuil for the French hard court championships starting May 18.

New York William J. Tilden Francis T. Hunter Aquitania France Cherbourg Auteuil

Grand Entry Weathering Opening Day For Hawks Baseball

Rain threatening opening day parade at Mississippi Valley league park as King Baseball prepared to lead a 4000 strong crowd. Decorah pitcher Craig Hecker and catcher Eddie Spellman ready for mound and plate duties. Burlington Bees manager Pep Young optimistic about pennant chances, but wary of early forecasts.

King Baseball Mississippi Valley League Craig Hecker Decorah Citigen Hawks Eddie Spellman Hawk George Pep) Young Burlington Bees Burlington Pilot Young Jeague Bees

Pyle's Plodders Find Roads Are Getting Better

In Coalgate on May 8 AP story notes C. Pyle's bunion boys ran 48 miles to Duraigt on improved roads after days on tough dirt. Pete Gavuzzi of Southampton England led the field, finishing ahead of Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey who was second. Philip Granville of Hamilton Ontario and Paul Simpson of Burlington New Jersey tied for third.

Coalgate Oklo C. Pyle Bunion Boys Duraigt Pete Gavuzzi Southampton England Holdenville Johnny Salo Passaic N. J Salo Philip Granville Hamilton, Ont Paul Simpson Burlington, N

Berlenbach Gains Ground in Pro Grappling Contention

New York May 8 881 Paul Berlenbach former light heavyweight boxing champion is gaining recognition as a heavyweight wrestling title contender. He won the decision over Renato Gardintur Brooklyn last night in a 30 minute bout. Aral Shuster of Hungary threw Toots Mandt of Colorado in 46 minutes.

Berlenbach New York Paul Berlenbach Renato Gardintur Brooklyn Aral Shuster Hungary Toots Mandt Colorado

Fights Last Night Reported From Various Cities

AP dispatch lists boxing results with several decisions across Cleveland and Minneapolis. Jonnay Riske loses to Elwood Civ in Cleveland by points 57 to 40. Other bouts include Pas-Eld Chocolate defeating Hie vann and Sleceanath edging Arlageport.

Associated Press Cleveland Emmet Reece Elwood Civ Jonnay Riske Sleceanath Minneapolis

Hawks Leader Faces Hundred Twenty Seventh Drunkenness Charge

A Hawks leader and resident of Abergavenny England has been charged for the hundred twenty seventh time with drunkenness.

Abergavenny England

Diegel Maintains Lead in Britain Open Qualifying at Muirfield

Gullane Scotland May 8 Leo Diegel led the British Open field in qualifying and began the championship round with a 71 for the first 18 holes at Muirfield. He went out in 36 and finished 35, one stroke under his record yesterday and under the old course mark. Diegel and Jolly both shot 71, while Smith Barazen tied for third with 73. other results include Jurado 77 Robson 78 von Elm 79 Taylor 80 and Havers 81. Sarazen matched four straight birdies on the front but faltered late, finishing with 35 on the outward nine.

Gullane Scot Leo Diegel Muirfield Diegel United States Ba Ehree Herbert Jolly Delgel Abe Mitchell Jolly MacDonald Smith Gene Barazen New York Johnny Golden Paterson N. J Horton Smith Jose Jurado Argentina Fred Robson George von Elm J. H. Taylor Arthur Havers Sarazen von Elm

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