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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1925
Page
6
Iowa and Southern California prepare for a landmark intersectional game in Los Angeles this Saturday. Iowa, ranked with two Western Conference losses, seeks victory to salvage its bowl hopes against Howard Jones led USC, which boasts a 8-1 start and 387 points scored.
A garbled combines reflections on youth, truth, and courage with references to football gear like Shinguards noseguards and a return of an old practice. Scattered lines mention an educator list of swords a Charleston conductor fare and a recovered seal linked to a water lice incident.
An enthusiastic discussion in outdoor circles centers on releasing European game birds such as Hungarian and Chinese pheasants to end the country’s pest or imagined shortages. Debates rage over potential ecological effects and the fate of native species amid plans and counterarguments.
Unclear readable text indicates a college athletics or teaching event between University and Drake with two teachers involved, but the fragment obscures specifics. The item appears to reference a Des Moines setting and a training or competition context lacking complete details.
The season shows West High and East High posting similar records with multiple losses and forfeit wins against Marshalltown. East High scored 106 points in nine games, West High 52 in seven, while both faced Dubuque to 0-0 ties. Captains like Max Beistle prepare for final Turkey Day clash.
Codie Falls November 18 The Tutors defeated Upper Iowa last weekend to claim their fifth conference win. Coach Bender’s team has four conference victories, one tie, and one loss. Their only defeat came at Simpson by 16 to 0. Two games remain: Kirksville Osteopaths at home in May and Colorado State Teachers on November 28.
Ames, Nov. 18 Special The Drake Iowa State battle in Des Moines this Saturday will pair two of the Missouri Water Conference's evenly matched teams. Drake boasts the best defense in the conference allowing 13 points in six games while Iowa State leads the Valley with 83 points scored against opponents. Across common opponents the Cyclones hold an edge in points scored, with closer, slugfest games against Grinnell and others. Both teams feature strong backfields and similar size, with Drake slightly lighter in the backfield but more versatile in attack than last year.
Des Moines reports Five conferences for Iowa High School Athletic Association officials will occur in coming weeks. Attendance required for all officials in state, district, or sectional tournaments. First session planned for Ames around December 21 with further meetings in Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Fairfield, and Cedar Falls. Additionally wrestling and swimming meets may be held under the association, with swimmers at Towakiwa City State University and wrestlers at Iowa State College in Ames.
Des Moines reports high school football teams across northern Iowa have produced high scoring games this season. Mason City leads with 128 points in 10 games despite six wins and a tie. Sioux City has 127 points in eight games, while Waterloo Rust and East Des Moines exceed 100 points in nine and six games respectively. Marshalltown tallies 205 points, among the era’s top scores. Upcoming games include Webster City at Dows and Decorah at Dubuque.
The Peacocks train hard for the annual tie with Luther in Decorah the final game on the local card. The Lutherars boast two wins in three starts and may pressure Peacocks with Sather’s weight edge while Peacocks rely on speed and the plunging attack led by Kellar and Dogley.
Mount Vernon Iowa November 18 Coe and Cornell football meet for the 33rd time since 1891 in a series dominated by Mount Vernon with 16 wins and 2 ties. Cornell has 594 points to Coe’s 341. Cornell undefeated in state and Midwest for two years. a win would secure a second straight Iowa title and bolster a Midwest claim.
Superior Neb Nov 18 AP Ed Wert All American tackle and captain of the University of Nebraska football team will return to his hometown to become secretary of the YMCA upon completing his university career.
Instructional notes from 1925 by SOL METZGER on punting in football. It contrasts a quick sprung approach off the right foot with a three step method, noting the former reduces defender reach and improves kick distance. Detailed illustration captions critique stance, foot placement, and consistency through practice.
In Tampa G C Pyte, claiming to manage Red Grange, says Grange denies signing with a Champaign manager, though writers hint at a theatrical contract. In Columbus, Red Grange may only play pro football after finishing college, per League rules.
Cedar Watts Nov 15 Special The Little Tutors finish practice for their game with Eldora Saturday. It will be the last game of the season for the Midect Pedagogs and the final high school football appearance for Stout Orr Ley Swerin and Hart.
Chicago patchwork notes Michigan and Minnesota clash over the Western Conference title while Northwestern and Notre Dame face Lincoln and South Bend tests. Gophers eye the brown jug, IlliOs states, Purdue and Indiana seek the oaken bucket, and Illinois fights Ohio State for the turtle prize as Yost tightens Michigan passes for the Ohio State rematch. Northwestern plans tapering drills before Friday’s trip to South Bend.
Columbia college coach Elmer Layden predicts a tough test as his team meets Simpson College on the meal field in Dubuque Iowa Saturday afternoon. It is the first athletic meeting between the schools and carries Town and Western Interstate conference implications. Columbia and Simpson both claimed circuit crowns last year and each has a fair shot to repeat. Columbia backs Tringer Bail Tschirgi and Russell lead a high peak backfield likely to test Simpson’s defense chaired by captain Mercer whose danger noted. The result could decide the state college football supremacy.
Los Angeles USC coach Howard Jones says the team will be in excellent shape after intensive practice as they ready to meet the University of Town at the Coliseum. The squad aims to put on a strong showing and give a good accounting of themselves in the upcoming battle.
New York sports editor reports Ty Cobb doubts the Washington Senators will participate in the 1926 World Series transactions. Cobb questions aging Senators stars like Walter Johnson and Roger Peckinpaugh, suggests Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox as strong next year threats, and notes plans to rebuild with younger players.
An old ad promotes New Data breakfast cereal described as a blend of oats and wheat, claiming rich flavor and easy preparation. It touts three minutes of boiling water, no mushy texture, and a light, fluffy finish. The copy targets women buyers and urges grocers to stock the product.
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