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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1912

Page

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Western title in reach as Ames and Iowa duel

In a crowded schedule Ames faces Iowa on the state field for the western title while Wisconsin battles Minnesota in Minneapolis. Other key clashes include Chicago vs Illinois, Drake and Grinnell, and Iowa football hopes hinging on speed over weight. The day’s slate features vital conference and state championship implications across the region.

Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Minneapolis Ames Chicago Williams Badgers Gophers South Dakota South Drake Des Moines Grinnell Areca Yale Vprimeeton Frinceton Harvard Tarmouth Carlisle Pennsylvania Dartmouth Amherst Cambridge Lafayette Brown Providence Navy Urbana Michigan Cornell Ann Arbor

Simpson Defeats Iowa Wesleyan In Muddy 13-3 Victory

In Indianola Iowa on November 16 Glenn Tallman captain and student coach saved Iowa Wesleyan with a drop kick, but Simpson won 13 to 3. Captain Sells and Retta starred for Simpson with notable forward passes.

Indianola Glenn Tallman Iowa Wesleyan Simpson Sells Kretta Fips

Visitors Tighten Defense as Captain Tallman Sparks Run

Betta to the captain netting twenty five to forty yards. The visitors tackled well keeping the score down. Simpson proves strong on a slippery field but could not gain much. Captain Tallman, through grand work, keeps his team in the running despite being outclassed.

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Boosters Triumph In City Bowling Match

The Boosters defeated the Iowa Dairy team in the City league bowling tournament before a crowded Jackman alley crowd. Kezar rolled 185 high game and 172 1 8 high average. Bartz led Iowa Dairy with 161, while Jackman posted 158 2 3 high average. Upcoming schedule shows Engravers versus Iowa Dairy, Pattern Makers versus Macks, and Invincibles against Boosters next week with possible appearances by Charles City and Dubuque teams.

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O Brien Nearing National League Presidency Amid Turmoil

Milwaukee Nov. 16 Joe D. O'Brien, former New York National League secretary, is rumored to succeed Thomas J. Lynch as head of the National League. Supporters say discord and recent scandals push O'Brien as a unifying choice, citing his strong record as American Association president and widespread factional backing.

Milwaukee Wis Joe D. O’brien New York Thomas J. Lynch O’brien National League Lynch Fogel-Murphy-Lynocimbroglio O'Brien Garry Herrman Barney Dreyfuss Ban Johnson Jon O’brien New York Cidkibes American Association

Fort Dodge Buried by West Des Moines on Muddy Field

Fort Dodge fell 34 to 0 to West Des Moines after long forward passes and hard rushing by Captain Mellor. A Des Moines drive reached the Fort Dodge eight yard line before a failed drop kick, then a 40 yard pass from Brindley to McDonald set up another score. Fort Dodge showed some passing defense with Rains and Barnes, but the visitors extended their lead with a thirty yard completion and continued pressure.

Fort Dodge Mellor West High Wonders Des Moines McElroy Brindley McDonald Barnes

Grinnell and Drake Face Tough Annual Clash at Drake Stadium

Des Moines reports Drake and Grinnell ready for their yearly battle with both sides dealing with injuries. Drake, a slight favorite, rests key players as McCormick McHenry Colville Weatherwax join substitutes in a varied lineup while Grinnell relies on Sherman Macy and Egon to challenge.

Des Moines Drake Grinnell Drake Stadium Bulldogs Greenwood Heidi Drake Stars Griffith Simons Diltz Welch Sanders McCormick McHenry Colville Weatherwax Sherman Macy Egon Simpson Greenwood Bulldogs Scarlet and Black Warriors Missouri John L. Griffith Steck Eagon Bunz Carpenter Crull McBain

Ames Prepares For Big Battle With Iowa Gridiron Clash

Ames ready for the big game with the University of Iowa at State field this afternoon. Coaches cautious, aiming to curb overconfidence as twenty minutes of light signal practice precedes the 15-man opening lineup amid a 4000-seat advance sale and strong pep meeting support. Iowa arrives from Marshalltown for a 6000-strong crowd expectation with betting slow and Ames offering even money locally.

Ames University of Iowa State McDonald Pfund Wichling Wilson Crawford Hunt Juhl Reeve Cowan Nagle Hurst Verrauch Burge Brennan Vincent Weme Iowa Squad Marshalltown Hawkeyes Cardinal Guild Agricultural Hall Assembly Beyer Athletic Council Iowa Boone

Iowa Oneup title game lineup unsettled at quarterback

Iowa City Nov 16 In the Iowa Oneup battle for the state title against Ames the quarterback position remains unresolved with Meloy or Curry to start while other starters show injuries. Gunderson has a bad leg Trickey and McGinnis are hurt Bowen bears head injuries.

Towa City Iowa Ames Meloy Curry van Meter Houghton Clemons Hanson Kirk Trickey Bowen Gunderson Parsons McGinnis Indiana Hawkeyes

First Year Men Rally Against Freshmen in Ames Formations

The article notes consistent resistance by the freshmen while the first year men, spurred on by Coachea Eby and Thomas, tore up no regular line with Ames formations.

Train Service at Quasqueton Extends to Waterloo

Quasqueton Iowa November 16 work on the new railroad progresses well with two weeks of good weather needed to finish ballasting and surfacing. Regular train service between Anamosa and Quasqueton will not be established until the track is safe. A through service between Anamosa and Quasqueton is anticipated once completed with yards filling as rails reach town.

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Des Moines Sees 90 Cent Gas Rate Take Effect

Des Moines Gas Company has enacted a 90 cent gas rate yesterday morning. The rate may be superseded if the U S Supreme Court grants relief in December. The company holds $100000 collected above the 90 cent rate since January 1, 1911 and will not refund unless the city wins in court. A bond of $510000 guarantees repayment if ordered. Hearing and decision in the high court could take two to three years.

Des Moines

Des Moines High School Crushes Perry High 40 to 7

Des Moines high school defeated Perry high school 40 to 7 at Drake Stadium. East High’s defense and Captain Don Byers backfield dominated, with standout play by Louis Adelman Elaina Davidson Charlie Yoder and Mose Swartz. Second-string backs Austin Weiser and Jacobson were effective on offense.

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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Mrs Ro AL

Mrs Ro AL Donaldson of Lexington Mississippi praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing her children of whooping cough. She notes one child was bedridden with fever and coughing blood but improved after the first dose and was fully cured after three bottles. The testimonial is a local sales notice touting the product.

Chamberlain

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