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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1920

Page

11

West High and West Des Moines Face Final Grid Battle

West High prepares for a decisive Cedar River park game against West Des Moines with both teams viewed as nearly equal. Coach notes a nip and tuck contest with edge to West High, while two key West Des Moines players Lawson and Orebaugh threaten. The article cites last Saturday’s 13 to 0 North Des Moines win and outlines expected lineups and injuries as West High seeks crucial season’s last game victory.

West High Rooters West Des Moines Cedar River Park North Des Moines West High West Dest Moines Princeton Yale Palmer Stadium Old Rose Black Warriors Lawson Sam Orebaugh Altho Orebaugh Des Moines Orebaugh Cedar Rapids Rose and Black Max Miller Leach Banton Way Smich I. Ciee Boag Smith Q Graham Owen Holder Methrepor Stowking

A Rope of Sand and Fragments From a Ragged Page

A fragmented collection highlights social mores and gossip with mentions of Thad Wetor and Inoue, hints of theatre groups, a judge's salary, and stray opinions on Italy, prohibition, and university life. It includes musings on authors, songs, and public figures, with scattered observations about crime, media, and sports predictions.

White Sox World Series prize money remains undistibuted

The 1920 World Series prize of nearly $15,000 owed to the Chicago American League club for finishing second has not been awarded. The old national commission awaits the outcome of trials involving eight White Sox players accused of throwing the 1919 World Series. A meeting favored dividing the prize into 16 1/2 shares, about $900 each, but the commission may prefer 23 1/2 shares.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago American Baseball National Commission White Sox Cincinnati Reds

Miller Huggins Seeks Player Additions For Yankees

Miller Huggins of the New York Yankees announced the acquisition of J. Miller, an infielder from Vernon of the Pacific Coast League. Six or seven players may be sent to California star for spring training options, with Louisiana sites also under review. Separately, Jack Britton defeated Morris Lux in a 10-round newspaper decision in Kansas City. The American women's hockey team opened with a 4 to 3 win over a Girton Newham combined squad in Cambridge.

New York Miller Huggins New York Yankees J. Miller Vernon Club Yankees California Star Southfeld Jacksonville Fis Louisiana Kansas City Jack Britton Morris Lux Cambridge England Girton and Newham

Cicotte to Escape Prosecution for Part in Throwing Games

Nov. 19 Chicago. Eddie Cicotte, White Sox pitcher, likely to avoid punishment for the 1919 World Series fix, will turn state’s evidence at trials. Bail set at $5,000. Cicotte deposits Liberty bonds. Officials say his testimony crucial to obtaining convictions. others indicted to be tried in January with Judge Crowe as newly elected state’s attorney.

Chicago Eddie Cicotte Chicago White Sox Cook Coun Detroit Cicotte Cassady Pitcher Civette Cientre Rk. E. Crowe Thce

Michigan Seeks to Level Old Score With Minnesota

Rivalry dating to 1893 renews on Northrop field as Fielding Yost mens Michigan faces Dock Williams era Minnesota on homecoming day. The series record shows Minnesota leading 9-6-1 with recent wins and a Mix of close games. A big crowd is expected and Michigan aims to repeat last season’s victory.

Minneapolis Northrop Fielding Yost Michigan Dock Williams Michigan Ssota Invaders Splashes Minnesota Ann Arbor Tepne Wolverine Atinnesota Kinnesota

Buddy Ensor the Modern Tod Sloan of the Turf

New York, Nov. 19. Buddy Ensor is hailed as the modern Tod Sloan for his skill, courage, and keen judgment. Since Saratoga his success has been phenomenal, often riding horses overlooked by their own stables and seldom using the whip. Ensor studies past performances, trials, and horse traits to choose mounts, earning followers among practical horsemen who believe in his riding prowess.

New York Buddy Ensoy Tod Sloan Tod Saratoga Snapper Garrison Tohnny Loftus Ensor James Butler East View Hin Ted Sloan Exsor

Football Saturday and Reds Train in Texas

Football Saturday schedule lists Towa Ames Grinnell Drake Luther Dubuque Harvard Yale Chicago Minnesota State Illinois Notre Dame Princeton Dartmouth Penn Brown, plus many regional matchups. Reds to train in Cisco Texas March 3 to 25 with eleven exhibition games arranged ahead of spring season.

Towa Ames Olese Grinnell Mayside Drake Sioux City Tipper Lowa Ve. Luther Fayette Dubuque Simpson Duvuque East Harvard New Haven Wiseasin Chicago Higin Minnesota Minneago State Ilingis Northwestern Notre Dame Aston Indians Purdew Lafayette Bowdoin Hoboken Syracuse Oulgate Tufts Mass Aggies Medford Upion Hamilton Schnectady REDS Texas Associated Press Cincinnati Cisco

Hawkeyes to Elect 1921 Grid Captain Next Monday Night

The University of Iowa athletic board plans a banquet November 22 at Hotel Jefferson for varsity and freshman football men where the 1921 captain will be chosen by the I men. Also announced is Ralph Parcaut as wrestling coach for the season with full-time duties and classes. The board voted to send the varsity third string and freshman squad to the Ames game with expenses, and one cheerleader to Ames with supporters paying their own way.

Flown City University of Iowa Jathtet Hotel Jefferson Iowa City Athletic Board Ralph Parcaut Spencer Iowa Parcaut Hawkeye Ames

Carpentier Eyes French Auto Plant After Dempsey Fight

Georges Carpentier, the French champion, plans to return to Orange after his bout with Jack Dempsey to inspect American auto plants. He is keen on the American auto industry and may bring engineers from France to aid in production. He may also invite American auto experts to France to assist in modernizing his own plant plans.

Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Carpentier Orange Dempsey France

Judge Land Is Quite Certain He Can Hold Down Both Jobs

Chicago November 19 Judge Landis, head of organized baseball, voiced confidence he can manage dual duties while overseeing baseball matters. The piece notes Branch Rickey of the Cardinals urged consideration of winter rests for players and cites interest from over 50 major leaguers in Florida. It mentions Babe Ruth’s Cuban contract, ticketing for Army Navy game at the Polo Grounds, and Dempsey’s training plans.

Judge Land Branch Rickey Cardinals Rogers Hornsby Florida Cardinal Rickey Hornsby Texas Star Branch New York Yankee Babe” Ruth Ruth

Hawkeyes Face Ames in Homecoming War Clash

Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for a tough season finale at Ames against the Cyclones. Captain Bil Kelly, Bob Kaufmann, and Larry Block wrap up their Hawkeye careers after today's final practice. Nearly 500 fans plan to travel, with a special train being arranged to carry supporters to the game.

Towa City Howard Jones Hawkeye Town Field Ames Gordon Rath Ev Ense Cyclones Shuttleworth Polly” Wallace James Ashmore Hawkeyes Iowa Iowa Field Bil’ Kelly Bob Kaufmann Larry Block

Bowling Tourney Opens in St Louis Amid Record Entries

Ten pine experts from over a dozen states gather in St. Louis for the 13th Middlewest Bowling Association tournament. A record entry includes 245 five man teams and 1,461 two man teams with $47 in singles. Play runs through December 4 with opening ceremonies featuring May or H. W. Kiel and association officials. Local junior chamber teams start the inn al matches as visiting entrants begin tomorrow evening.

Associated Press St. Louis Middlewest Bowling Association H. W. Kiel The Bowling Association

Six Gopher Stars to Play Final College Game Saturday

Six Minnesota Gopher athletes face Michigan this Saturday for their last college appearance. Laur ence Teberg Festus Tierney Pete Heg nler Captain Neal Aniston Ralph Gruye and Pred Enke are the regulars set to play with Dvorak as a likely substitute. Regnier and Aniston standouts anchor the backfield while Tierney Teberg and Gruye bolster the line amid a battered squad.

Gopher Stars Minneapolis Minnesota Michigan Laurence Teberg Festus Tierney Pete Hegnler Neal Aniston Ralph Gruye Pred Enke L and Dvorak Bach Bunie Wisconsin Clements Badger Graye Iowa Slater Tierney Teberg Regnier Aniston Badgers Altho Gopher Williams

Iowa City trip leaves players banged but from serious harm

Much of the time was used to learn new plays and shake off stiffness from Iowa City last week. None of the regulars is seriously injured, but minor hurts are numerous.

Iowa City

Illinois University May Arrange Harvard Game

Urbana November 19. agitation among Illinois students and football fans across the Midwest prompts George Huff athletic director to pursue a Harvard Illinois game next year. The idea gained favor after Harvard proposed a game at Harvard and Illinois asked for a return engagement at Urbana, which Harvard declined, until public sentiment revived action.

Urbana University of Ilinois Middlewest Harvard Illinois George Huff Iinois Linois

Judge Landis to Attend Army Navy Game Nov 27

Judge K M Landis newly appointed head of organized baseball will attend the Army Navy football game at the Polo Grounds November 27. He accepted the invitation extended by Judge McQuade, treasurer of the New York Giants, it was announced today.

Associated Press New York K. M. Landis McQuade New York Giants Polo Grounds Briers Suest

Peoria to Open City Park for 1921 Baseball

The Peoria Three-I league team will play in a new city owned park costing 100000. Construction is underway and due to finish before the 1921 season opener. The bond issue was approved by Peoria voters last spring. The ballpark features concrete and steel stands with seating for 10000.

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Sells-Floto Circus Sold To Mugivan In Denver

Denver observers report H H Tahmann and F G Bonfils sold the Sells Floto circus to Jerry Mugivan of Denver. Mugivan already owns Hagenback Wallace and John Robinson shows. The terms were not disclosed. CADDOCK HAS ANOTHER BOY. Walnut Iowa November 19 Earl Caddock former heavyweight champion wrestler and wife welcome son Robert Allen Caddock birth yesterday weighing eight pounds four ounces. First boy Hart Charles is about two years old. GIANTS TO INVADE MEXICO. New York November 19 The New York Giants consider sending a few exhibition games to Mexico City under manager McGraw. Dr Carl Bickley to handle night calls at telephone 698 temporarily.

Denver Colo H. H. Tahmann F. G. Bonfils Jerry Mugivan Mugivan John Robinson London Caddock Walnut Robert Allen Caddock Hart Charles

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