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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1927
Page
7
Michigan athletic staff describe officiating challenges in football as depend on mind eye interpretation. Officials must anticipate fast action with crowds on both sides, while the game evolves with more open play and additional officials.
In Indianapolis Indiana Crach Pate Clark of Butler College vows to recover after Halfback Nulf mishandled a critical fumble. The incident sparked campus chatter as the pair carried a football around Butler for a day, turning the moment into campus lore and a cautionary tale about ball handling.
Uneven reporting shows a boxing clash ending with a surprising upset as a challenger from a mid tier gym defeats a favored local fighter. The bout drew attention for its pace and striking exchanges, with the crowd reacting to each swing.
Police guarded welterweight champion Baltimore Joe Dundee as chaos erupted at Wrigley Field when promoter Dick Donald failed to produce Dundee’s $60,000 guaranteed purse. Ace Hudkins entered the ring briefly before leaving in street clothes as thousands rioted. reports say Dundee refused to enter the ring over the disputed cash. Police used nightsticks to restore order. one arrest was made and further riots followed at Dundee’s hotel. The California athletic commission later declared the bout a no contest.
A fugitive named Deo Maines was captured after allegedly escaping custody with armed accomplices. Police pursued him across the area for 29 months, during which a weapon was discharged but no one was harmed. Officers say the suspect threatened violence while resisting arrest and was finally apprehended after a lengthy manhunt.
University of Illinois captain Bob Reitsch will lead the Orange and Blue against Iowa at Iowa City this Saturday afternoon. He plays center for Zuppke's eleven and recently recovered from a minor ankle injury sustained in the Michigan game, which Illinois won.
British heavyweight Phil Scott faces Dane Knute Hansen in his U S debut at Madison Square Garden. Scott weighs about 14 stone 196 pounds and aims for a shot at Gene Tunney's title at Wembley next summer. The bout is viewed as a step toward big time boxing in the United States.
Ames crowds surge for the Cyclone Bulldog classic with over 2,000 students expected to travel. Ticket sales reached 1,200 in advance, with orders pushing counts beyond 1,500. Special trains, buses, and private cars will ferry fans to Des Moines for the big invasion.
C B Keeler critiques the French entrant Mademoiselle Simons Thion de la Chaume who swept French and British titles and contended for the U S championship. He finds her power impressive but notes lacking edge versus Alexa Wethered after observing a single round at St Andrews.
De Pauw athletics director L Hughes recalls Oberlin College coach strategy that turned a 7 6 loss into victory. In Athens Ohio Oberlin trailed late after Ohio University drove to a goal then Oberlin, needing a score, lined up for a decisive pass and run play. Weber set up McPhee for a 6 yard TD after feinting right to catch the defense off balance.
Fayette, November 4 Coach John Dorman prepares the Upper Iowa Peacock squad for the annual U. S. homecoming game against the Wisconsin Miners. Emphasis on second-string signals and plays to cover for possible substitutions, aiming to save first team for Armistice day clash with Teachers. Injuries nearly healed, team optimistic for the Cedar Falls title tilt.
Dallas, Nov. 4. Walter Hagen advances in the National Pro Golf Association tournament by beating Tommy Armour 4 and 3 in the semifinal round. Espinosa edges Dutra to set an Espinosa v Turnesa pairing, while Turnesa defeats Sarazen 3 and 2 to reach today’s match with Golden. Hagen led qualifying with 141 and posted a 69 in morning play.
Iowa fans awaited tomorrow’s Iowa Illinois and Iowa State Drake clashes while seven games unfolded across the state. Cornell faced Monmouth in Mt Vernon. Knox played Cedar Rapids as Parsons moved on Fairfield and Simpson hosted Des Moines. Non conference actions saw Western Union host South Dakota, Carthage at Iowa Wesleyan, and Graceland hosting Central at Lamoni. Iowa hoped a renewed backfield helped by Pignatelli and Haggerty as Drake, Grinnell, and Grinnell’s trip to Wisconsin highlighted the day.
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