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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1924

Page

6

Curtain descends on year of many upsets

Western Conference coaches wrap up two months of football practice as chaotic upsets finish their season. Notre Dame versus Northwestern and Chicago versus Wisconsin loom large, with Notre Dame polishing its running game and Northwestern counting on defensive strength to challenge the Purple. Michigan adds depth to a strong squad while Ohio State, Illinois, and Indiana prepare for pivotal battles. Eastern camps wind down as Harvard, Yale, Colgate, Bucknell, Rutgers, Lehigh, and LaParette brace for crucial clashes amid shifting rosters and looming decisions. Nebraska heads to Manhattan to face Kansas State in a battle shaped by injuries and a desire to maintain a flawless record.

Associated Preas Chicago Wisconsin Maroons Notre Dame Purple Northwestern Army Princeton Rockna Michigan Miller Ohio Wolverines Hawkeye Rooters Ann Arbor Ohio State Thini Urbana Ilinois Minnesota Danwill Phe Ilini Indiana Purdue LaPayette Battle Front Mathews Gay Illinois New York Harvard Jeagvés New Haven Yale Colgate Syracuse Bucknell Lewisburg Rutgers Philadelphia Lehigh LaParette Pennsylvania Bob Fisher Harvard Monitor Tad James Eeem Nebraska Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Manhattan Kan Kansas Aggies Blissouri Valley Cornhusker Doug Meyers Notra Dame Roland Rocke Eaid Midway School Stagg Uup

Iowa Grid Captain Parkin Poised for Last Iowa Game

Leland C. Parkin of Waterloo captains the University of Iowa against Michigan in Ann Arbor. A win could shift the Big Ten title race with Illinois and Chicago. a loss may end Iowa’s conference hopes. Don Grahami of Waterloo backs Parkin as Iowa faces Michigan’s passing attack.

Leland C. Parkin Waterloo University of Iowa Old Gold Ann Arbor Hawkeyes Michigan Capt. Parkin Wolverines

Who Fights Forest Fires Beyond the Bright Line

The piece honors the forest fire fighters who toil unseen to protect woods and towns. It notes their diverse backgrounds from lumberjacks to ranchers and rangers, the grueling hours mainly at night, the harsh conditions, and the lack of rest. It ends by urging the American public to thank these workers.

Forest Ranger Superior, National Forest

Wolverines Prepare Elite Defense Against Iowa Hawkeyes

Michigan coaches drill defense to guard against Hawkeye running backs and study box formations. The team refines offense with emphasis on passing and a robust running game while aiming for strong tackling near the line and a confident, focused unit.

Little Tutors Prep To Face Eldora Team

Cedar Falls November 21 Special The Little Tutors tune up for a local field game against Eldora Training School Saturday. The Midget Tutors have faced six games this season and allowed 305 points while scoring none themselves, aiming to improve with the upcoming matchup.

Cedar Falls Eildora Training School Ure

Heavyweight Bout Highlights From Coast to Coast Storm

Minneapolis reports Marine Pleat of Chicago facing La Savage in a straight slugfest. New York notes the United States invasion by Nurmi Olympic champion delayed to December 5. Williamsport features Tommy Lateh stopping Georges Blake in the second round in a ten round bout in Philadelphia. Omaha lists Pete Latze and Morrie Schiaffer set for a welterweight ten round clash, while Fargo pair Frankie Schaeffer and Leroy face a ten round prelim.

Minneapolis Minn Marine Pleat Chicago la Savage Kansas City New York Nurmi Olympic Chammalan Williamsport PasTommy Tlatehran Philadelphia Georges Blake Bostor Omaha Xah Pete Latze Wilkesbarre Morrie Schiaffer Aussie Leroy Fargo N. BD Frankie Schaeffer

Hawkeyes Battle Michigan On Gridgraph Crowds Vote

Iowa fans flood the Courier sports editor with ballots to show the Iowa Michigan game on the gridgraph in Ann Arbor tomorrow. The Iowa Michigan vote leads Ames Drake in petitions while Drake Ames receives far fewer, and officials plan AP lased wire coverage at 2 p.m. with other scores via bulletins. A strong show from Hawkeye supporters, including D. J. Carter and E. J. Abbott, boosts the vote for the Michigan game as Iowa seeks the Western conference title.

University of Iowa Courier Ann Arbor Anes Ames Ames Drake Hawkeyes Towa Leland Parkin Iowa Courier Board Cedar Falls D. J. Carter BE. J. Abbott Allison Franken Club

Cornell College Faculty Volleyball Team Emerges

In Mount Vernon on November 21, Cornell college showcases a volleyball team made up entirely of faculty men. The group, formed from weekly dinner meetings that prompt idea exchange, is noted for its skill and “headwork” on the court.

Mount Vernon Tai Cornell College Cornell

Football games on schedule tomorrow across conferences

A broad list of college football matchups spans the nation with Drake at Ames Drake and Iowa State in play, Big Ten showdowns at Ann Arbor and Madison, and western clashes from California to Oregon. Highlights include Northwestern Notre Dame Evansville Oklahoma Washington Stanford California versus Stanford and Oregon State rivalries across city and campus.

STATE Drake Ames Cow Cornel Lowa Michigan Grinnell Creighton Dubuque Manhattan Iowa State Grimm Crplatiot Omaha Gast Harvard New Haven Armory Norwich West Port A Brown New Hampshire Provi' Tio Syracuse Colgate Lafayette Lehigh Easton Hucknell Rutcers Philadelphia E Vermont Boston College Bosson

Fragmented 1920s football ramble and local items

The column blends sports chatter about a Saturday game with scattered notes on local figures. It jokes about speed and breath, mentions John W. Davis in Europe, a mattress river float, a Webster county man with 74 dots of ae, and a hypnotist predicting a Thanksgiving game winner. Local quirks and editorials mix in playful, era-tinged humor.

Webster County

Columbia Meets La Crosse Normal In Conference Clash

Columbia college travels to La Crosse Wisconsin to face La Crosse State Normal in a Western Interstate conference game. Despite favorable comparisons for Columbia, La Crosse has improved and could upset the previously undefeated Columbians. Last year La Crosse won 19 to 0.

Columbia LA Crosse Normal

Ames and Drake Set for Valley Battle at State Field

Ames Iowa November 21 Iowa State College awaits the signal to meet Drake Bulldogs in a crucial valley title clash on State field Saturday. Drake in full practice and Des Moines rooting, with Ossie Solem shaping a tough defense against Ames aerials and Cyclone smashers.

Ames Iowa State College Drake @ulldogs Iowa State Cyclones State Drake Towa State Bulldogs Willaman Iowa State Grinnell Chambers Bill” Anderson Missouri Valley Cyclones Bulldog Fha

Charles City High and Osage Face Thanksgiving Showdown

Charles City and Osage prepare for a Thanksgiving game that could crown the northern section champions. Each side holds six wins and one loss, with Mason City the only team to defeat both. Osage beat Waterton West High while Charles City defeated Waterloo East High and Decorah, signaling a tense, high stakes rivalry.

Charing City Osage Mason City Slevens Cedar Rapids Waterton West High Dubuque Charles City Waterloo East High Decorah Fayette Cresco Teachers High Town Falls

Chicago Looks For Hard Game With Wisconsin U

Chicago coaches push players to a fighting mood for Wisconsin as Northwestern's 3 to 0 upset prove the Badgers can mount a tough challenge. Stagg and assistants fear overconfidence and aim to prevent a repeat for the upcoming clash with Wisconsin.

Chicago Wisconsin

Hawkeye Full George Brown shines in Blue Ridge league record

George Brown, Waterloo pitcher in 1922, won 14 games and lost six with Hagerstown in the Blue Ridge league last year. He struck out 104 in 31 appearances and often finished games uncredited. Brown batted .186 with two homers in 13 hits. Also noted are McGoldrick’s brief Hagerstown stint and strong fielding, Harry Yahn versus Scrapper Thompson in Cedar Rapids, and multiple Turkey Day and practice notes from East High and West High football prep.

Arles Wreer Holster Reichert B. Mostis East Soransen George Brown Waterloo Hagerstown Brown

Intramural Cage Meet Planned at Teachers College

Cedar Falls reports intramural basketball set for winter at Teachers College. Eight teams from fraternities, literary societies and clubs to compete after holidays, two games each Saturday morning. Alpha Chi Epsilon won last season's silver trophy, with others aiming to challenge.

Cedar Falls Teachers College ATL Alpha Chi Epsilon

Forward Pass 7 Play Big Part In East West Game

East and West High meet at league park in a game emphasizing forward passing and kicking. Coaches Sark and Heldt stress punting placekicking and dropkicks while both teams groom receivers and backs for aerial attack and strong ground plays. Special bleachers for Hast High and a large crowd are anticipated with officials revised for the contest slated to start at 2 39 p m.

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