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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
3
A. Ll surveys the all conference picks, noting heavy parity and controversy. Iowa's 1921 season earns top honors with star players including Devine, Slater, Belding, and Locke powering a deep, balanced lineup that outplayed Notre Dame and Chicago.
A dialogue about a janitor in a comic strip shows a couple debating who should address the janitor over his neglects and surly manner. The wife pushes for confrontation while the husband dawdles, revealing gender role humor and everyday domestic tension syndicated by Associated.
Jake Schaefer Jr. defeated Willie Hoppe twice to claim the 18.2 balkline world championship. Hoppe faces a 10 day title challenge window but cannot risk the crown before March 15, 1922. Schaefer showcased a dominant 8 1 2 to 14 point edge while Hoppe faltered with erratic play in both matches. An east exhibition tour with Roger Cont is planned to start next Saturday.
Waterloo's five-man bowling team placed second among seven teams in the Midwest tourney at Des Moines Tuesday night. Packey McFarlane and C. E. Staff tied for high score with 212. Waterloo totaled 2,625, while the winning Des Moines score was 2,689.
The 1921 Iowa Hawkeyes claim the Big Ten and western championship after last week’s win over Northwestern. Veterans compare the 1921 team to the 1900 squad, noting tougher schedules and strong defenses. Contenders hawkeyes and 1900 stars are profiled with key players Williams Devine Locke and Griffity.
Fort Dodge five man team led the Midwest bowling tournament with a 2906 total at Wahkonsa Alleys Fort Dodge Ia last night. Omaha National Bank rose to ninth with 2774 while locals faded in singles and doubles. Other standings list teams and players from Milwaukee St Louis and Kansas City. A bout between Johnny Ray and Rocky Kansas was canceled due to Ray’s fractured rib.
Six Cornell college football players played their last game for the Purple after a 28 to 7 defeat by Coe. Capt. ONeel and Gow led efforts in a tough finish, with Ensign scoring Cornells lone touchdown and Nichols stifling opponents with strong tackling. The season ended 3 wins 4 losses as Finger Morrison and Sanderson guided a young squad.
Western conference attendance shattered prior marks this fall as five schools plan or build new stadiums with larger seating. Michigan drew 114000 over five home games in the new stadium while Chicago surpassed 160000 spectators with receipts over 300000 dollars, with the Iowa game alone listing 23000 in attendance.
New York confirms Americans doubt foreign champions unlike their deeds. Cecil Leitch the British golf queen defeats Alexa Sterling twice then loses to Mrs. F C Letts and Glenna Collett before rebounding, earning admiration for sportsmanship and grit.
Mike Gibbons of St Paul will meet Augie Ratner of New York in a 16 round middleweight bout slated for December 5 in St Louis. The NY Americans may train in Los Angeles in 1922, per Yankee management.
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