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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

15

Bees Triumph in Second Meeting with Waterloo Rookies

Burlington beat Waterloo 12 to 4 in a game pared by numerous Waterloo errors and seven strong innings by Burlington. Dixon, Frost and Parker sparked the Bees while Serre and Hansen struggled for Waterloo as Burlington built its offense in three innings and sealed the win with a late offensive burst.

BEES TWA Dries Ward Burlington Lamanski Waterloo Steinecke Serre Mudiloff Frost Dixon Burlington Mane Parker Esrey Cemmer Savant Essey Hemsley Balk Hansi Hils UN Pire Lister

Peacock Athletes Name Two Captains In Spring Election

In Fayette on May 26 Eugene Harvey of Fayette was elected captain of the Upper Town basketball team for next year and Laverne Jeffings of Olga City was named captain of the Peacock baseball team for 9928. Harvey, a junior, played guard last season and led scoring while also captaining football in fall. Jeffings, a sophomore, is excelling as catcher and lead hitter for the Upper Iowa nine this spring.

Prillantly Upper Iowa

Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities

In a flurry of bouts, boxers including Monte Mann Nebraska and Ernie Schaaf Boston racked up wins. Victories extended to George Courtney Oklahoma over Jack McVey in New York with a decision. Multiple outcomes cited with several towns and names, though records are fragmented.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Monte Mann Nebraska Victorio Campolo Argenink Boston Big South Dakota Drew George le Marre Chicago Heineman Milwaukee Barney Secrecy St. Paul Nick ‘Att Davey Rosen Joliet Bil Howard Bhaddon Waner Don Allison Kewanee Frankies Eddie Chander Noline Kennett Pound Delesburg Virw Werle Chiefare Allison Ewaiier Cas Anderson Gilbert Galesburg Grew French Trumble Jack Thomas Roseville

Moments of irony and quips in a newspaper page

A collage of witty quotes and brief jabs on immigration fashion and society. Notes on uniforms and printing quirks mix with short anecdotes about a Pittsburgh pitcher and a deaf mutes home inquiry. The tone is rueful and humorous with signatures like S.J. M and JIM. P. SS.

Creighton U Withdraws From North Central Conference

Sioux City Iowa May 26 Creighton University of Omaha withdraws from the North Central conference due to scheduling difficulties. Announcement made at a meeting of North Central officials last night.

Sioux City U.S Creighton University Omaha Schahinger Af North Central

Stanford Track May See World Records Fall At Meet

Cambridge, May 26. Three championship marks already broken as intercollegiate track and field finals begin. Lee Barnes and Sabin Carr loom in pole vault contention while Stanford eyes team title. Krenz, Hines, Bates, and Borah lead anticipated bids in shotput, discus, broad jump, high jump, javelin, and sprints amid strong East and West rivalries.

Davis J. Walsh N.S Cambridge Mass Lee Barnes Southern California Sabin Carr Yale Barnes Bas Jonn Bananas Stanford Eric Krenz Palo Alto California Krenz Chase Harlow Robert Emerson Spencer Meredith Spencer Ray Barbuti Syracuse

Record-Setting 175-Yard Dash by Foster at Paddock Meet

Wesley Foster, a sophomore at Washington State and Olympic candidate, broke Charley Paddock’s nearly two month old world record for the 175-yard dash with a 16 9 35 second performance. Foster, the national junior A A U champion in the 100 and clocking 9.74, had previously run the 220 in 26 4 5.

Pullman Wash Charley Paddock Wesley Foster al Washington State Paddock Foster

Golf Champions Play Cure for Topped Drives

An instructional note explains toping drives from a bad crouch. It advises keeping elbows straight and the chip line continuing the arms to free the swing. The piece links proper form to smoother contact and a lower top tendency. Also listed are baseball box score details from a game with multiple players and pitching stats.

Paris Distance Race Supports 1 064 Starters in France

Paris May 26 France staged what is believed to be the biggest road race on record with 1 064 starters 40 finished Emile Chapuis a miner won first place in the eight and one half miles in 48 minutes 24 seconds earning a sedan car but lost his amateur status and a chance to represent France in the Olympics

Paris France Emile Chapuis

Youth Fractures Arm In Track Field Meet At School

Virgil Jackson a West Junior High student sustained a fractured arm during the annual track and field meet held Friday afternoon at the school. He was hurt in the broad jump event after losing balance and falling. The meet included boys and girls and was conducted by Miss Beulah Fletcher the grade school physical director and Ed Rohlf a West High athlete supervised by the staff.

Virgil Jackson West

Bees, injuries, and players swirl in locals sports pages

The Hawks nest reports Petersop out after a pitched ball struck him at Ottumwa, Walsh covering short. Bees swarm Mollue grandstand entrance forcing fan access via players’ area. Clemmer debuts as Burlington’s new outfielder with Hazel as his handle. Pyle circus stories and Waterloo manager Dixon noted for shifting fielders.

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Wrathful Bruins Rise To Tq Trounce Pirates

Pittsburgh May 26 Wrathful Bruins avenge four straight losses by crushing Pittsburgh Pirates 10 to 3 on Pittsburgh soil in their first win of the season. Charlie Root pitched effectively while the Bruins offense battered Bucca throwers, with Wilson Cuyler Hartnett and Gonzales driving in runs.

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