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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1926

Page

16

Waterloo Takes Two From Runs in Cedar Rapids Series

Rock Island, May 1, 1913. Waterloo Hawks win two of three against Cedar Rapids with strong hitting from Johnny Rice and Mondino. Clarke starts rally and Hawk defense shines as Waterloo climbs road trip, while Andy Anderson injures for opener.

Rock Island Resh Cedar Rapids Piaceds Ledger Cellug Dixon Islanders Hawks Watering Faco Waterloo Andy Anderson Decorah Jim Grant Portsider Girdles Indiana Smiles Lamanski Fredumier Clarke Gmely Kleve- Wow Dutch Whiley Hamilton Kaplan Joe Widmar WKS Tul Red Namilton Geek Rice Worthington Irin Grant Maier Waterson Mather Amoo White Keck Edwards Avines Mondino Grane Rudlef Bunnies Waterloo Tio Cedar Rapins Shields Nawmilton Aut Mann Johnny Rice Toulles

Battle Over A Historic Schoolhouse Sparks Yankee Feud

In Sterling Massachusetts and Newport New Hampshire locals clash over a historic schoolhouse once tied to Mary and her lamb tale. Henry Ford’s purchase of the cornerstones ignites rival claims backed by prominent families as towns dispute ownership and sentiment.

Mary Sterling Mass Newport N. H

Joe Knipp Fights Hansen Next Week at Electric Park

Waterloo boxer Joe Knipp faces Frankie Hansen of Cedar Rapids in a six round main bout at Electric Park next Tuesday evening. Hansen recently drew with Sam Brown of Davenport. Earlier, Dakota Kid of Waterloo battled Tomie Fulton of Cedar Rapids to a six round draw. In prelims Joe Rivers of Cedar Rapids defeated Alvin Belo of Waterloo by technical knockout after Belo faltered.

Joe Kninn Willameel Frankie Hansen Cedar: Rapids Electric Park Hansen Sam Brown Davenport Dakota Kid Waterloo Tomie Fulton Cedar Rapids Dakota Kid Tost Lawa Joe Rive Alvin Belo Alexander Rivers Bale Hig Kid Johnson Chuck Wall Greesy

Women Athletes at Town State Teachers Hold Meets

Cedar Falls May 15 AP Women students from the physical education department of Town State Teachers college will hold baseball archery tennis field and track and swimming meets next week. The events are directed by the Women's Athletic Association. In track freshmen to seniors will compete in shot put high jump broad jump 40 and 40 yard relays. Ten baseball and archery teams entered and tennis and swimming draw the largest entries with about 200 participants.

Cedar Falls Physical Education Department Town State Teachers College Women's Athletic Association

Golfers Magazine Scenic Golf Tour Returns This Year

Golfers Magazine will run its two week scenic golf tour from mid July to August 15, starting in Chicago. The trip travels west through the Rocky Mountain district with stops at Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. The circuit includes courses in about two dozen states and one Canadian province with accommodations around 350. Obtain full details from Golfers Magazine, Chicago.

Golfers Magazine Chicago Rocky Mountain District Yellowstone Glacier National Parks

Stribling Stakes Claim With Win and Title Shot Planned

Georgia’s Stribling defeats Johnny Risko in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden to position for a June 10 light heavyweight title clash with Paul Berlenbach. Risko showed grit, but Stribling’s jabs and smashing rights kept him in retreat, while Stribling’s brother Herbie won a six round preliminary over Joe Werther.

New York Georgia Tiger Flowers King Ins W. le Young Maatson Square Barden Johnny Risko Cleveland Paul Berlenbach Risko Herlenbach Asi Stribling Jadvantage Herbie Stribling William L Joe Werter Herbie

Moline Tops Ottumwa 12 to 1 in MV Game Friday

Moline slugged out 13 hits to steamroll Ottumwa 12 to 1 in the MV game Friday. Swartz powered the Plowboys with three doubles while Bohannon allowed five hits. Bartlett added two doubles as Moline built a big lead, then held off late Ottumwa rally.

Ottumwa Sb Swanson Ata Andre Bartlett Schollenberger Guppy Swarts Bohanns Ates Wilson Saltagaver Comazzie Parsons Delaney Siatth Surditur Marloti Johnsen Os Ott Herking Kohwe Y ‘Anderson Roluwe Antire Shollenberger Swart Kannan Minchatt Bee Zebra Johnson Kolwe Rohannan Rokannan

Charles City Golf Club Plans Country Club

Charles City Iowa May 13 Golf club officers and fans met at the GLA Thursday evening and formed tentative plans for a country club. The club will limit to 100 local members at 100 per share with 25 percent signing at the initial meeting. Non residents may join without limit and honorary membership will be offered at a lower price. The city boasts a four nine hole wolf course with natural bunkers, two streams and bluffs promising a stiff game for fans.

Charles City Golf ‘Club G.a. Gla

Wisconsin Man Should Win Javelin at Big Ten Classic

Robert Kreuz of the University of Wisconsin, praised as a top west javelin thrower, posted 42 feet 3 inches at the Ohio relays and 191 feet 9 inches for second at Penn. He is favored to win the Western Conference Mile at Iowa City on May 28 and 29.

Iowa City Robert Kreuz University of Wisconsin West Ohio Winnie Penn Iowa Igity

Revision of 1926 Church Baseball Schedule Announced

W J Richardson league manager announces a revised 1926 church baseball schedule after two teams withdraw. Churches represented include Trinity, Grace M N, First M21, First Brethren, St Pauls, Northminster Presbyterian, Burton Avenue Baptists, and First Presbyterian. Games begin next Monday at Cellar Ripurl with 30 innings per game and two umpires per church. The first-round ends July 2, followed by a six-team second round starting July 7 based on percentages from the 6th round.

Me iStalay W. J. Richardson Trinity Joutieran Grace M.N First Brethren St. Paul’s Northminster ‘Presbyterian Burton Avenue Baptists First Presbyterian Cellar Ripurl Trinity Twutherand Grace M. E First M Barton Avenue Baptist Northminster Presbyterian St. Paul's MT. Ib Gins

Pole vault to headline Big Ten meet May 28 29

Iowa City May 11 Special reports that less than one foot below the height won at the 1924 Olympic Games marks the Big Ten pole vault record in contention. Jack Boyles from Town and Prout Michigan tied at the height in a dual meet. Roth Nartarop Barnes and White of Illinois also posted 12 8 performances as candidates for the conference mark at Town City. Brownell of vners senle 12 tet 2 inches in 1828 for the present record.

Iowa Guty Jack Boyles University of Town and Prout Michigan Roth Nartarop Barnes White Illinois Town City Brownell Vners

Standings and results from yesterday's globes games

Mississippi and Cincinnati lead with scattered results as rain and weather constrain play. Teams like New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Columbus and Toledo show partial scores while Des Moines, Tulsa and Wichita post wins in a day of limited action with several games postponed.

Mississippi Wales Niews Prwcae Trekker

Foremen to Host Banquet for Bowlers and Cagers

Winds Central shop foremen here plan a banquet at Bishop's before Thursday for railroad basketball and bowling teams. Committees led by Johnson, Dall, and Feisner coordinate the event. Bowlers won the Commercial league crown while basketball team led the industrial league and won the amateur title.

Winds Central Bishop's Cifetoria de Johnson Waryy Dall Adolph Feisner

Iowa Conference Meet Scheduled at Drake Relays

The Iowa Conference meet moves from Indianola to Drake Relays with events beginning Friday May 1. Coaches and athletic directors approved a change to Friday with preliminaries in the morning and finals at 2 PM. Schools like Simpson Buena Vista and Morningside are expected to challenge Pedagons and Sedge Falls for team points.

Iuielu Tagla Simpson College Line Drake Sladiwin Stampson Grover G. Hawk Bean Entierance Flank Teachers College Pirsons Simpson Buena VG Morningside Seder Falls Canferedes

Nashua High Wings Win Waukon Invitation Meet

Nashua High track team won the Waukon invitation meet yesterday with 3 points. Decorah placed second with 28 and Waukon third with 26. Other teams scoring included Hazleton, Cresco, Riceville, McGregor, West Union. Franniam of Waukon and Shatter of Hazleton tied for individual honors with 15 points.

Decorah Spe- Cintl Nashua Annua Waukon Waukon Hazleton Cresco Riceville McGregor West Union Franniam Shatter

East High Gridmen End Spring Practice

East High finished spring football drills as candidates for the 1926 eleven. About thirty players attended, with Makeever predicting a strong team. Daily basketball practice starts Monday under Makeever, with captains Rose and Smith and Bickford returning. ten letter men available next fall, including Wilkins Davis Benjamin Rose Diekman Hauer spérger Dawson and Stevenson.

East Migh Midge Makeever Makeever Rose Smith Bicker Wilkins Davis Benjamith Diekman Hauerspérger Dawson Stevenson Berutis Sanson

Outstanding Stars Set For Mason City Relay Carnival

Two high school athletes loom as favorites for the first annual high school relay championships and track carnival in Mason City on May 22. Glin of Wellman blazed the javelin beyond 177 feet this season and Helmer of Carroll regularly clears 12 1/2 feet in the pole vault. Sioux Falls and Cedar Rapids Washington are among early entrants, with further entries expected from Marshalltown, Sioux City, Guthrie Center, Galesburg, Westport, Northeast Kansas City, Oak Park Chicago, Cedar Rapids Hast Roosevelt and West Des Moines.

Mason Offy Glin Wellman Helmer Carroll Sioux Fails Washington High School of Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Sioux’ City Guthrie Center Galesburg Westport Kansas City Oak Park Chicago Cedar Rapids Hast Roosevelt Des Moines

Manchester Wins Shooting Match With Aurora

Manchester defeats Aurora Post Rifle clubs at the 50-foot indoor range in Manchester Indiana by 1,818 to 1,730 in a close contest. Manchester held a lead early and extended it through the four positions as the teams traded points.

Manchester Aurora fHnd Wis Tese Thruont Gltho Mianchester Boys

Renaming Lakes in Minnesota Sparks Debate on Names and Culture

A reflective piece questions lake naming in Minnesota and suggests replacing generic names like Mud and Round with culturally meaningful titles drawn from Native American languages and regional histories. It discusses the appeal of imaginative names and contrasts them with practical concerns and regional identity.

Syany Lang Kniaea Eth Gader National Paris Jackson Fiat Creek Ditch Creek Cache Creek Minnesota Gow Maine New Mexico

West High plans field improvements boost athletics

West High outlines a two year plan to upgrade its athletic facilities. A seven foot woven wire fence will be erected for football season with bids soon let. The project includes track widening to eight lanes and a 130 yard straightaway. Bleachers are expected to be added, and a new football home this fall will be used for all major contests.

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Athletics Union Decision Delays Charley Hots Vault Meet

The American Athletic unions postponed ruling on Charley Hots the Norwegian core vaulter after Acio refused to compete in Saturday's San Francisco event. Expected next week, the decision affects meets across Meridan and Hartford with Karl Kaplan and Bobby Garala drawing attention as potential challengers. NorthwesternS Solters notched a season first in a nonconference loss, Indiana beat Purdue in a Western Conference track meet, while in boxing Tommy Aieathe toppled Tommy Brosin and Paul ME kept pressure on rivals in San Francisco. Local college results show Decorah edging Upper Iowa in dual track and field, leaving Big Ten standings tight as Michigan and Illinois clash.

Yorkin California American Athletic Unions Charley Hots Acio San Francisco Ace Ie ‘Meridan Conn Louie (Kid) Kaplan Bobby Garala Marys Flartford Ton Northwestern Solters D. University Ja—Town Carleton —Collage Northfield Atlan Bloomington Ind Indiana Purdue Cedacs Rapids Van Nornith Knox College Urbana Pice Michigan Tllinois Louisville Kyi Terre- Haute Vicious Tommy ‘Aieathe Wilkesbarre Lali Tha Bedford Mass Chick Uees Tomny Brosin Jock Malone St. Paw Frank Denny Ray Rychel Chicago Ang Oward Gare Francisco St. George's Decorah Upper Iowa University Fayette

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