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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1927

Page

5

Walsh Defends Ohio State Illinois Tilt In Big Ten Talk

New York sports editor argues that eastern and midwest football share similar ruggedness. He recalls Illinois vs Ohio State, noting penalties and physical play were common but not dirty. The piece suggests toughness is not regional but personal and situational.

David Walsh N. B. Sports Editors New York Middlewest Illinois Ohio State Harvard Crimson Cambridge Stadium Timnois

Turkey shoot praised as best ever in Charles City

Charles City Ia November 23 The turkey shoot drew praise from participants who called it the best event and the fairest prize distribution in the town. Scores list many shooters from Charles City Waterloo Mitchell Ansgar and other towns with multiple turkeys and ducks won.

Sneetal Charles City Wen Castle J. Sutcliffe Waterloo Etme Fharies Turmts Bevis Moeller A. de Tabbert Mitchell Turkey Ripley I F Bernstein Ansgar Len Obermeier Sir Anagar Guetrop Twining Bummerhaven Gus Merten Charles Ctr Roose Duck A .Meen Charles Cato Goar Mesecher

National A A U picks Kansas City and Detroit for events

The N A A U convention announced next year’s gathering will be held in New York in November. It awarded the national men’s basketball championship to Kansas City and the women’s events to Detroit, with dates to be selected later.

Cincinnati New York Kansas City Detroit

Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities

European featherweight champion Henri Seviile defeated Al Oroay in a staged European card. In other bouts Bobby Farriest beat Ted Taylor in Atlanta while Denny Bodd stopped Howard Mitchell in Terre Haute. Jackie Fields and Mushy Callahan were noted in separate junior welterweight action in Los Angeles.

Prenny Paterson N. J Eddie Kid) Wegner Philadelphia Low Honora Cuba Bt. Petersburg Wia Bobby Nfarriest Privmores Ted ‘Taylor Atlana Indianapolis Hilly Prterton Detroit Jimmy Kline New York Denny Bodd Terre Haute Howard Mitchell Gber Noth Paria Henri Seviile al Oroay Popeme Ban Jose Cal Simmy Evans Chirag Hank Roberts San Jose Drew Los Angeles Jeckie Pields Lon Ane Bete Mushy Callahan Lord Helen J. Portland Ore Chuck Hellman Portland Johnny McCoy

Locke’s Big Ten Scoring Record Stands

Gordon Locke remains the Big Ten scoring record holder with 12 touchdowns in conference games. Louis Gilbert and Leland Lewis each scored six and four in conference play respectively, while Herbert Joesting matched four. Locke’s 16 total touchdowns include five in nonconference play against Knox. Almaquist led Minnesota with 11 overall, but only three were against Big Ten opponents.

Tmerin Spreial Jown Gilby Gordon Locke Louis Gilbert Michigan Leland Lewis Northwestern Locke Gilbert Lewis Herbert Joesting Minnesota Joesting Grange Iowa Illinois Ohio State Purdue Knox Gayne Almaquist

Simpson CloseS Grid Card With Penn Team

Simpson college will wind up its football schedule with a game at Indianola tomorrow. A win over Penn would secure second place in the Iowa Intercollegiate conference. a loss could drop Simpson to sixth. Four regulars—Capt Chic McCoy quarterback Ruble end Garbett and Ausman—will end their careers in tomorrow's contest.

Indianola Simpson College Simpson Iowa Penn Chic” McCoy Ruble Garbett Ausman

Knox Cage Schedule Set for Dec. 5 Iowa Game

Knox college basketball will open its season December 5 facing the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Coach Dean Trevor’s squad, plus nine Midwest Conference games, travels to Urbana for a game with the University of Dunois and features several football players joining the roster, including Joe Belsley.

Cowider Galesburg Wov Knox University of Iowa Iowan City Dean Trevor Urbana University of Dunois Trevor Althou Knox Cage Joe Belsley Iowa Iowa City Illinois Carthage Monmouth Boeloth Beloit Ripon Dee Augustana Macomb Hamling Carnell

Hawkeyes Fight Botched Bout Leads to Cinched Round Result

Report from Cedar Rapids details a messy labored boxing match where Kid Ray Waterion earned a second round technical knockout over Buddy Flake Lone Trev. The piece delves into coaching opinions and Notre Dame football debate, criticizing team performance and questioning future strategies.

Kid Ray Waterion Buddy Flake Lone Trev Cedar Rapida Chuck Halligan Waterloo Hymn Weisman Tes Moles

West Highs New Training Policy Proves Successful

West High football coach Ralph Sarff reports the revised training plan improved performance. Scrimmages shortened to 20 minutes, no post practice on game day, no rain or cold sessions, and no 25 minute skull practices. Players gained weight, few injuries, and the team stayed fresh and sharp in every game.

West High Ralph Sarff Sarff Washington High

Army Elmer Oliphant Joins Cadet Coaching Staff

Army prep highlights Elmer Oliphant joining the cadet coaching staff at West Point as final scrimmage preparations proceed ahead of the Army Navy game. Navy also polishes its offense with focus on Lloyd, Ransford and Citten during a last practice period before departure to New York.

West Point INS Tis Elmer Oliphant Army New York Orphant Navy Annapolis Navy Ee Wilsons Lloyd, Ransford Citten

Gay Orr Chosen Captain of Teachers College Grid Team

Cedar Falls November 23 Gay Orr Cedar Falls youth and grid stalwart of the Teachers College football squad was elected captain for the 1928 eleven at a faculty dinner in Bartlett hall. He will be a senior next year and is regarded as one of the conference’s best linemen. The gathering featured elk meat as the centerpiece, with remarks from Vi H Geerley Paul Bender and other college notables. Letters were awarded to 17 players as the squad discussed joining a new conference.

Cedar Falls Gay Orr Endard Teachers Colege Bartlett Hall Iowa George Mach Vi. H. Geerley Paul Bender EH. J. Cable College Athletic Board Chauncey Welch Howland Hansen Community Church Chicago Princeton University L. L. Mendenhall Teachers ‘College Drake Grinnell Teachers College Shridders

Iowa Basket Notes Preview Hawkeyes 1920s schedule change

Iowa City Nov 23 Iowa basketball games move to 8 pm on the fund house court to aid out of town fans. The Hawkeyes feature Neely Twogood and Doyle Plunkite with center Francis Wilcox. Dec 13 Notre Dame and Dec 18 Pittsburgh loom as first intersectional tests. Sam Barry’s five teams have 35 wins and 25 losses in Elk Term era.

Courier &Secial Service Ioowa City Iowa Fund House Court K. E. Griffin Iowa Gilly Alhistes Neely Hawkeye Twogood Doyle Plunkite Francis Wilcox Knox Notre Dame Pittsburgh Hawkeyes Sam Barry Union College Towa Wisconsin Minais Purdue Indiana Northwestern Minnesota Michigan Ohio State Chicago Andlayn Olin Stale

Hair-Groom promises lasting gloss and style

An advertisement touts Hair-Groom as a skin and hair cream that costs little per jar. It claims the product leaves hair combed all day in any style, makes hair appear thick and healthy, and suits both business and social occasions.

Trojans Head East for Notre Dame Tilt

Thousands of fans accompany the undefeated University of Southern California football team as they travel to Chicago to face Knute Rockne's Notre Dame at Marquette Field. Capt Morley Drury says an injury to Don Williams could spur the Trojans to a strong showing. Williams missed the Washington State game. Notre Dame coach Rockne and former mentor Jesse Harper study the Irish lineup with Harper and Rockne set on backfield combos for the Chicago showdown.

Los Angeles Gal University of Southern California Pacific Coast Trojans Knute Rockne Notre Dame Galaiers Field Chicago Morley Drury Drury Don Williams Trojan Wiliams Noetre Dame South Bend Ind Jesse Harper Southern California Harper Rockne Brady Niemec Chevigney Freddie Collins Christy Flanagan Ray Dahman Elmer Wynne

Miller Placed on Second All Valley United Press Team

Kansas City reports that Miller from Missouri makes the second team of the Missouri Valley Conference as chosen by a consensus of writers and directors. The first team features players from Missouri, Nebraska, and Town, with Iowa State also represented. Second team includes further selections from Nebraska and Iowa State, and one from Oklahoma.

Miller All-Valley United Press Kansas City Missouri Valley Conference United Press Missouri Nebraska Townstill Oklahoma Sooner Tarr W. Smith Ayres Town McMullen Randers S.sesedseerter Cere RT Broun Wells Iowa State Presnell Mehrle Rowell Fischer Lucas Plock Haskins Oklahoma Towa State Lindbroom Iowr State Flamank Sepes LO -G

University of Iowa basketball core built by Barry recruits

The University of Iowa basketball program under Coach Justin M Barry forms a nucleus with veteran Forrest Twogood Francis Wilcox and Lawrence Harrison as lettermen. Upcoming Dec 5 opener with Knox College and nonconference tests vs Notre Dame and Pittsburgh loom. Doyle Plunkitt and Fred Lawson compete for starting roles opposite Twogood as other candidates vie for guard and center spots. From 1927 losses, Ho gan McConnell and Van Hee depart by graduation. Meanwhile Michigan names George Rich captain for next season after a season as fullback.

Courier Special Service Towa City University of Iowa Justin M Sam) Barry Forrest Twogood Francis Wilcox Lawrence Harrison Knox College Notre Dame Pittsburgh Barry Town Doyle Plunkitt Frankfort Ind Fred Lawson Fetterman Capt. Twogood Robert Kinnan Clinton Harrison G. EB. Johnstone Boone J. A. Kunou F. Lauer Kilmette V. David Oskaloosa Sheldon Ietterman Morton Roser Town City Hogan McConnell van Hee

Byrnes Park Golf Course Logs 19,716 Rounds for Year

J. D. Caldwell reports Byrnes Park municipal course hosted 19,716 rounds this summer as park board reviews yearly work. Receipts totaled 4,494.47 dollars, with 3,660.47 from 14,678 paid rounds at 25 cents and 5,038 season rounds from 11 five dollar and 77 ten dollar tickets. Funds were drawn from the park budget for maintenance rather than improvements.

Byrnes Park Municipal J. D. Caldwell Park Board Caldwell

Benny Oosterbaan Charmed Life in Grid Contests

Chicago reports Benny Oosterbaan the Michigan captain and All American end has earned the Western Conference title and multiple football honors. He runs passes, blocks, and tackles relentlessly, yet stays uninjured and active in every play this season. He has done everything but snap the ball back, earning comparisons to greats like Red Grange and Herb Joesting.

Chicago Bennie Oosterbaan Michigan Bennie Ft. A Gian Red Grange Herb Joesting Oosterbaan

Willie Hoppe and rivals lead three cushion meet

New York November 23 Willie Hoppe Otto Reiselt and Allen Hall led the American three cushion league after the second night. Hoppe beat Harry Wrakefield 50 to 32 as his six ran high. Reiselt defeated Alfredo de Oro 50 to 43 in Philadelphia with de Oro posting a nine high run. Augie Kieckhefer beat Johnny Layton 50 to 47 as Layton had a seven high run. Allen Hall edged Clarence Jackson 50 to 3 in a 75 inning match with a five high run.

New York Wwillie Hoppe Otto Reiselt Swarth Allen Hall Philadelphia Willie Hoppe Harry Wrakefield Hoppe Reiselt Alfredo de Oro Altho de Oro Augie Kieckhefer Johnny Layton Layton Kieckhefer Clarence Jackson

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