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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1928

Page

5

Waterloo Prep Trackmen Face District Meet Saturday

Waterloo district track meet draws Waterloo area schools to Teachers College Cedar Falls for a chance at state, with West High favored after a strong season. East High and Independence show strong performers, while Manchester hosts a quadrangular with Oelwein and others. events include sprints, hurdles, distance, field, and relays.

West High Waterloo Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa State College Ames East High Gooch ‘Midge Makeover Orange and Black Independence Oelwein Manchester

Reinbeck Wins Iowa Cedar Track Carnival Meet

Reinbeck claimed the third annual Iowa Cedar League track and field meet with 34 1 2 points at Track Saturday. Dysart 23 1 4, Eldora 21 1 2, and Belle Plaine 19 1 4 followed. Reinbeck’s balanced squad earned six seconds and one third despite only three firsts. Schmidt of Dysart excelled in pole vault and broad jump, Plaehn of Reinbeck topped shot and discus, with top marks 20 ft 11 1 2 in board jump and 11 ft in pole vault and 44 ft 2 in shot put. Dingman, Reinbeck freshman, won the mile and helped relay efforts. Smith of Grundy threw 151 ft 9 in javelin.

Courier Special Services Reinbeck Dysart Eldora Belle Plaine Wester Plaehn Schmidt Dingman

Cubs Rally Past Giants to Extend Winning Streak

In Chicago on May 14, the Cubs beat the Giants 6 to 5, marking their eighth straight win over eastern clubs. Errors and a costly sequence in the seventh helped seal the outcome, with Blake securing the win and Faulkner taking the loss after a rough start. Giants pitcher Henry struggled, while Stephenson and Mageur led Chicago's charge with key RBIs and timely hits.

Chicago Cubs Giants New York Roush Lindstrom Terry Jackson Ceeeeserees Cohen O'Farrell Faulkner Chapman Henry Hogan Batt Chaplin Mie Bush Stephenson Magure McMillan Wilson McMillen Bush Blake Hust Hirth Quigsey Pfirman Stark Robin Pirates Brooklyn Ebbetts Field Burleigh Grimes Grimes Pittsburgh Hermann de Carey Bressier Bissonrite Rhonda Bancroft Hargreaves Eliots Clark Pittsburgh - Epee Byams P. Warer L. Wan Ree Tynis Waner Grantham Rico Carey Travor Wright Greatham Ethan Biot Clary Eifat Hin Watson, Reardon Moran Timp

Hawks Release Pat Sexton and Trade to Reds

The Hawks cut 19 year old infielder Pat Sexton and traded him to Cedar Rapids in a spring move that reshapes their infield. Nashville affiliate activity, new uniforms, and lineup shuffles marked a rough debut, as veteran players transitioned to outfield roles and minor league deals were finalized.

Pat Sexton Moline Sairday Cedar Rapids Sexton Nashville Southern Association

France builds stadium for Davis Cup defense

In Auteuil near Paris on May 14, France advances a new tennis stadium named Roland Garros park to honor aviation hero. The 10 Frenchmen named will defend the Davis Cup, and the venue, 500 yards outside Paris, seats 10,258 spectators.

Auteuil Frances France Forest Mills Paris

Corn Belt baseball openers crown Dike Dysart Eagle Center

Hudson falls to Eagle Center 7 to 2 while Dike defeats Reinbeck 13 to 6. Dysart edges Gladbrook 9 to 8 in a late rally, as Dysart hosts the game and Eagle Center wins on the road.

Dike Dysart Eagle Center Hudson Ere Reinbeck Invaders RCOTO Gladbrook

One-Arm Umpire Sparks Exhibition Game Tale

In a spring training exhibition against Portland clubs, Ki Ki Cuyler recalls a one armed Pacific Coast League umpire. He notes a snap throw from Hartnet to Charley Grimm at first base, a runner caught off the bag, and Grimm’s quip about the umpire calling safe with the remaining arm.

Ki-Ki Cuyler Ghitage Cubs Ramier Dreyfuss Pittsburgh John McGraw Portland Pacific Coast League Cuyler Gabby’ Hartnet Charley Grimm Charley Sater Grimm

Golf Champion Les Bolstad Tries For Gopher Spot

Minneapolis May 14 A former national public links golf champion and Western conference title holder at the University of Minnesota, Les Bolstad, is one of the hardest working athletic rookies. Once a 1926 public links champion, he won the Big Ten title last year and has been striving to join football, basketball, and baseball squads. The baseball season ended with Bolstad managing a golf team to represent Minnesota in the conference meet.

Minneapolis. Minn University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Jag Toemake Arthur Bergman Gopher Bolstad Minnesota

Good Scores Gained Saturday in Byrnes Shoot

At Waterloo Gun club Byrnes Park shooters posted top averages Sutcliffe 117 of 125 Cooper 68 of 75 Webber 48 of 50 Dewey 23 of 25 In doubles Cooper 22 of 24 led. His 46 of 50 in the 23 yard handicap was high. Shepherd 21 of 25 in handicap also noted.

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Hagen Loses To Boomer In Paris Tilt

Paris May 14 Walter Hagen, high profile American golfer, loses to Audrey Boomer in a Paris match 3 and 2 at St Cloud Country Club. Hagen plans exhibition tour through Berlin Vienna and Ireland before returning for the National Open in June. He recently regained form by winning the British Open and now eyes further show matches.

Walter Hagen Audrey Boomer Paris America Europe Berlin Vienna The Riviers Ireland United States Walter St. Cloud Country Club

McLarnin 10 Gets Chance Thursday Against Mandell

New York May 14 Sammy Mandell will defend his lightweight title against Jimmy Babyface McLarnin in a 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds Thursday night Opening the outdoor boxing season the bout is expected to attract over 50000 fans and a gate surpassing 250000 Tex Rickard will place 77000 tickets on sale The bout marks New Yorks first lightweight title fight in five years and highlights McLarnins west coast punch and box record with odds favoring Mandell at 7 to 5 while McLarnins backers bet he wins by knockout.

New York Sammy Mandell Jimmy Babyface) McLarnin Pacific Coast Polo Grounds Tex Rickard Jim Mullen Chicago Mandell Detroit Jimmy McLarnin West Sid Terris Terris Mandel Old Garden Sammy Ghetto McLamin East McLarnin Fidel la Barba Pancho Villa Bud Taylor

Mulligans Edge Jesup in 22 Innings 5 to 4

Cedar Falls baseballeer Cedar Pails defeated Jesup Independents 5 to 4 in a 22 inning marathon Sunday afternoon. Freigering and Harter pitched for Jesup, Jim Clark and Meyers for Cedar. Fagerlind had seven hits and Clark allowed seven runs.

Cedar Cedar Tall Mulligans Jesup Independents Freigerind Harter Jesup Jim Clark Meyers Cedar Pails Fagerlind Glark

Orange Teams to Play Armstrong in Prep Tourney

Des Moines May 14 Sixteen high school baseball teams will compete in the semifinals of the state elimination tournaments tomorrow and Wednesday. Eight winners advance to the state title at Ames Friday and Saturday. Pairings include Radcliffe at Dows Durant at Oakville Leon at St Marys Marcus at Mapleton Guthrie County High at Oakland Montezuma vs Central City Orange Township High School vs Armstrong decisions pending.

Des Moines Ames Radcliffe Dows Durant Oakville Leon St. Mary’s Marcus Mapleton Guthrie County High Oakland Montezuma Central City Orange Township Hiigh School Armstrong Marquette Rudd Elma

Second Place 15 Sought by OWA

Chicago May 14 With Michigan likely to win the Big Ten title the race shifts to second place. Indiana and Iowa duel for runners up while Illinois slides to a tie for fifth after a Michigan doubleheader sweep. Week schedule includes Wisconsin at Chicago, Indiana at Purdue, Michigan at Northwestern, and more.

OWA Chicago Michigan Diinois Urbana Wolverines Indiana Iowa Purdue Lafayette Ilinois Illinois Wisconsin Northwestern Ohio State Minnesota Town

Waverly High Track Team Defeats Tigers

Waverly High School track and field defeated Cedar Falls in a dual meet here on Saturday by 85 to 48. Waverly won nine first places to Cedar Falls six and swept points in the half mile and javelin. Jacobsen led Cedar Falls with 19.75 points while Van Dorn of Waverly scored 17.25 points.

Waverly Cedar Falls Jacobsen van Dorn Jed Waverly

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