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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1928

Page

5

Skating Circus Planned by American Legion Hockey Manager

Roy Malcolm, manager of the Legion hockey team, announced an ice circus planned for January at the hippodrome in Waterloo. Nearly 20 top skaters will perform for 75 minutes, including Francis Johnson and the Shepherds, with new Waterloo hockey uniforms for 10 players and a patriotic red white and blue theme.

Hippodrome Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Roy Malcolm Legion St. Paul Malcolm A. ©. Bennett Twin City Waterloo America Madison Square Garden Francis Johnson Harry Alyce Shepherd Cedar 7 River Park

Bowling League of Elks Club Opens Schedule

Bowlers filled valleys of the city as Elks opened their season with improved drives. Tiedemann's team whitewashes Cantry five to none while Harwich men defeat Howard's side two to three. Diamond Joes beat Unique Cleaners and Hall Ekfelt wins with Smith-Lichty. Public Service league results show Kolsters defeating Pella Maids and Westinghouse Lamps topping Roper Ranges.

Elks Tiedemann Harwich Howard Diamond Joes Unique Cleaners Hall*Ekfelt Elks League Tiedemanns Griedgmann Eae Aoe Johnson See We McDonald Ee Stolte Ae Ee Ord Ipbel Ee Ween Weseneeeeens Es Borwichs Sager Corrigan McSweeney Errata Basawesene Oeedessesecbawades Pats Joes Walters Wendechind Besserver Brandes Hall-Beteils Stainbrook Eas Troester Anereey Smith-Lichtys Holbrook Aeee Stephenson Wee Wanes Sorensen Blackhall Jones Duminy Westinghouse Christiansen L. Baish Gravious Chapman i H. Baish Visa Beg T Ropers Christensen Deen Sasewensess Bishop Ethene Eickner Maean Bennett Serres Anderson Ape Cetceereesae Savussees Adutiewisiles

Grinnell basketball squad hard at work

Grinnell Indiana November 28 Inds Coach John Truesdale has begun daily workouts for his cage candidates for the first basketball game with St Louis University on December 11 Semi weekly practices have been going on with Inc ram Currough McCully and Wilhelm reporting but now Fail Humphrey Miner Miner Douglas and Ruff all who have been on the varsity eleven the past season are working out on the basketball court

Grinnell John ©. Truesdale St. Louis University Incram Currough McCully Wilhelm Humphrey Miner Douglas Ruff

Gossip and sports snippets from a scattered column

A collage of satirical verse on Dame Gossip and satire about a wedding. Intermixed are snatches on college football, the Big Ten, and Michigan’s upset, plus quips about youth, tolerance, a Milwaukee divorce joke, and stray notes on dress and dances.

Notre Dame Works Out on Arizona Football Pasture

Notre Dame brings 56 players to Arizona to train on the University of Arizona field before heading to Los Angeles for a Saturday showdown with USC. The Irish arrived overnight and will stay until Thursday as Coach Rockne surveys USC's strength and receives a warm Arizona welcome from Coach McKale.

Notre Dame Arizona Tucson Ariz U.P University of Arizona Los Angeles University of Southern California South Bend UC. S. C Rockne McKale

Big Ten Football Previews 1929 Leaders Leap Forward

Chicago dispatch notes 1928 season mixed, with Glassgow leading Iowa and Oran Pape second. Northwestern’s Walter Holmer set punt and pass records, while Indiana’s Chuck Bennett heads to West Point. Michigan taps Joe Truskowski as captain for 1929. Kresky and Rose prepare pro debuts with Hammond team.

Glassgow Willis Glassgow Iowa Hawkeye Altho Oran Pape Mayes McLain Walter Holmer Northwestern Swanston Holmer Bennett West Point Indiana Army Chuck Bennett Michigan Joe Truskowski Truskowski Gene Rose Joe Kresky Wisconsin Hammond Ind Kresky Badgers Minnesota Rose

Engle Wins On Mat in Heavyweight Bout

In Dubuque Iowa last night Heine Engle of Dubuque beat Young Zbysko of Boston in a tight heavyweight wrestling match taking the last two of three falls over 49 minutes.

Engle Dubuque Heinie Engle Young Zbyszko Boston

Northwestern coach's birthday victory tradition continues

Northwestern coach Dick Hanley celebrated his birthday with a football win over Dartmouth, maintaining his streak of birthday week victories since his early coaching days. The item notes supporting opinions on college football strength and mentions players from Iowa and other states contributing to national teams.

Dick Hanley Northwestern Dartmouth Indians Haskell Iowa Manley Wildcats

Three Class AA Leagues to Oppose Draft

Chicago November 28 AP Efforts by the majors to draft the three Class AA circuits may fail, says American Association president Thomas J. Hickey. The minor leagues oppose a draft requiring four years on a minor reserve list, with current drafts for Class A three years and Class B two years. The majors propose to avoid free agents except college players, pleasing some minors.

Chicago Toronto Thomas J. Hickey American Association

Tuffy Griffiths Fights in Garden

An ambitious light heavyweight known as Gerald Ambrose Griffiths but preferring Tuffy is preparing for a Madison Square Garden bout Friday night with James J. Braddock of New Jersey. Griffiths from Sioux City is making his first east appearance and is a slight betting favorite.

New York U.P Gerald Ambrose Griffiths Tuffy Madison Square Garden James J. Baddock New Jersey Griffiths Sioux City Braddock

Towa Soccer Team Meets Illinois for Season Finale

Iowa closes its 1928 outdoor season with a varsity soccer match against Illinois on Saturday afternoon. Coach Ernest G. Schroeder has the team drilling since October. Veteran forward H. L. Killian of Cedar Rapids and leading halfback M. M. Margolin of Detroit highlight the squad.

Courier Towa City Iowa Illinois Ernest G. Schroeder Iowans H. L. Killian Cedar Rapids M. M. Margolin Detroit Mich

Cyclones Seek Revenge in Marquette Tilt

Ames, Nov. 28. The Iowa State Cyclones face Marquette in Milwaukee to end the grid season with a possible even 3 won, 3 lost, 1 tied if they prevail. Marquette has shown scoring power and strong defense, while Cyclones cope with injuries and a 34 to 0 drubbing by Drake lingering in memory.

Courier Special Service Ames Iowa State Marquette Milwaukee Wis Cyclones Golden Avalanche Ted Dope Drake Harry Lindblom

Five Players Are Eligible as Iowa Football Captain

Five men eligible for the 1929 Iowa football captaincy are Schleusner tackle Westra guard Roberts guard Carl sen end and Glassgow halfback. The captain will be elected at a December 8 banquet for the Hawkeye squad, with major and minor letter awards also handed out by President Walter A. Jessup.

Towa City INS Iowa Hawkeye Gridiron Walter A. Jessup Schleusner Westra Roberts Carlsen Glassgow

Turkeys and Tutors Clash for Iowa Conference Title

Cedar Falls November 28 Des Moines tomorrow seeks Iowa conference crown as State Teachers College faces Des Moines University on their field. Coach Cooch Bender plans starters Orr Hopkins at end tackles Ravelin Johnson guards Meyer Hardy center Pederson, quarterback Stevens with Thompson McCuskey Burly in backfield. Coop er and Fritzel sidelined, band of 50 to travel with team.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Towa State University McLain Farrah Jessen Kansas Michigan Minnesota Burt Ingwersen Harold Murret Army Cedar Rapids Spike Nave Ames Allan Holman Ohio State Fairfield Lincoln Cory Coon Rapids Francis Phelan Detroit Fort Madison Waly Harper Harvard Ottumwa Frank Baker Northwestern Marian Ells Yale Charles City Jerome Cartill Georgetown Cresco Paul Murphy Pennsylvania Iowa Falls Navy Waterloo Courier Special Service Cedar Falls Des Moines Iowa State Teachers College Des Moines University Sam Cooper Iowa Melvin Fritzel Fritzel Cooch Bender Orr Hopkins Ravelin Johnson Meyer Hardy Pederson Stevens Thompkins McCuskey Burly

Dickinson Trophy Is Presented Iowa Claims Big Ten Title

Iowa received the Kissman trophy symbolizing the Western conference title as Prof. Frank Dickinson of Illinois praised Iowa over Illinois for the 1928 Big Ten race. He told 300 Hawkeye fans that Iowa played and met higher rated teams, asserting the title belonged to Iowa.

Towa City Iowa Ilinois Frank Dickinson Illinois Hawkeye Kissman Bob Zuppke

Stanford En Route to Army Game in New York

Stanford University football coach Pop Warner leads 30 players toward New York for a Saturday clash with Army. The squad paused in Chicago for a photo but did not train during the stopover yesterday.

Stanford Chicago U.P Pop Warner Stanford University New York Army

Manchester High Football Team Honored by Local Businessmen

About 133 men and boys attended a banquet in Manchester Iowa honoring Manchester High undefeated football team. Moray L. Eby of Coe College gave the main address stressing associations and action in athletics. Coach Kenneth E. Greene received praise. Merle Hooshagen named captain for 1929.

Courier Special Service Manchester Manchester High Ladhes Eby Kenneth E. Greene Greene Cornell Delbert Pugh Kohawk Barrows C. W. Bangs Pete” Harris Henry Frei M. J. Yoran Mr. Yoran Merle Pete) Hooshagen Hooshagen

Iowa Conference Title At Stake In Thanksgiving Battles

Iowa Conference football races to end on Thanksgiving Day with Des Moines U and State Teachers clashing in Des Moines for the lead. A win by either over the other seals the championship. a tie gives Teachers the edge as undefeated. Simpson trails due to a tie, while Luther and Parsons still seek minor gains.

Courier Special Service Fayette. In Iowa Morningside College Altho State Teachers-Des Moines U Des Moines Simpson Penn Luther Parsons Columbia Iowa Wesleyan Morningside Des ‘Moines Luther Simpson Aes

New York U Faces Oregon Aggies in Big Intersectional

New York University, top in the eastern gridiron, braces for tomorrow's clash with Oregon Aggies at Yankee Stadium. Captain Lassman out with a concussion, Ken Strong leads a powerful backfield as the visitors bring a rugged, tough outfit including barefoot kicker Harry Hughes. The game could upend expectations despite NYU's favored position.

New York U.P New York University Oregon Aggies Violets Chick Meehan Carnegie Tech Meehan Lassman Oregon al Lassman T Lassman Carnegie Pittsburgh Yankee Stadium Ken Strong Strong New -York Los Harry Honolulu) Hughes Hughes Altho Oregon Eleven Aggies

Turkey Day Game Draws Drake Men and Coaches

Plenty of Drake men around for a turkey day game at Mississippi Valley league baseball park where Chicago Heights and West High close the season. Coaches Ralph and Cecil Sarff, West High and Chicago Heights alumni, will lead their teams. Christy McCormick, former Blue and White star, referees the contest to please both coaches and school brothers.

Drake University Des Moines West High Mississippi Valley League Chicago Heights Ralph and Cecil Sarff Christy McCormick

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