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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1927

Page

15

Thirteen East High Football Players Given Letters Today

Thirteen members of the East High football squad received letters in the midweek ceremony led by Coach Midge Makeever. Capt. Elmer Diekman and six others were honored. the group includes backfield, centers, guards, tackles and ends. Six seniors. Captain for 1929 to be elected at tonight’s banquet in Black’s tearoom, with juniors Bingham Oberhauser Bell and Gerber seen as likely candidates.

East High Midge Makeever Elmér Diekman Robert Bingham Duane Christians Malcolm Garrison Elwin Phillips Arthur May Harold Ellis Edward Oberhauser Russell Bell Buards Nate Hackett Wright Steeves Max Gerber Frank Schammel Makeever Diekman Garrison Phillips May Hackett Schammel Lneman Black Bingham Oberhauser Bell Gerber A. G. Reid Charles W. Kline

McGRAW SAYS CUBS LOST ON CUYLER TRADE

New York experts debate Cubs trade of Sparky Adams and Pete Scott for Kiki Cuyler. McGraw says Cubs outsmarted themselves while Barrow and Stallings offer mixed views. Pirates’ gain praised by some, others see loss and regret across leagues.

McGraw CUBS Cuyler New York Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs Sparky Adams Pete Scott Pittsburgh Pirates Kiki Cuyler Pirates John McGraw New York Giants Adams Finches Ed Barrow New York Yankees George Stallings Boston Braves Montreal International League McCarthy Stephenson Wilson Derby Bill” Clymer Buffalo Pittsburgh

Record crowds promised for Chicago football triple bill

Chicago officials project a historic October 13 football day with Navy meeting Notre Dame at Soldier Field and Army Navy previously noted crowds, plus Illinois opponents at State Field and Northwestern vs Chicago State at Dyche Stadium. Seating boosts to 165000 at Soldier Field and 40000 at State Field aim to host about 280000 spectators on the same afternoon.

Chicago Sporting Evurt Navy Notre Dame Soldier Field Stadium Tunney State Field Iowa Soldier Feld Evanston Northwestern Chblo State Dyche

Jest a Moment Jest a Moment

A fragment from a column with playful jabs on changing gender roles and social manners. It references a hotel lobby, Miss Stetson’s wedding, and a joke about an English locomotive named Sherlock Holmes, with light editorial asides and quips about culture and transportation.

Sherlock Holmes Dr. Watson

East High Opens 1927-28 Basketball Season vs Marshalltown

East High will open the 1927-28 basketball season at home Saturday evening December 10th against Marshalltown. A return game is planned at Marshalltown on December 16. Marshalltown brings back most of Taskyenw's squad as East High, with four experienced players, works to prepare for the opener.

East High Marshalltown Midge Makeever Dickinson Marshall County Taskyenw

Cleveland Still Hopes To Snare Harris As Pilot

New York reports Cleveland renewed efforts to obtain Stanley Harris as player manager for 1928. Harris reportedly asked for a transferable deal with Washington, while Billy Evans’ election as VP increases Cleveland's leverage. Griffin would consider wheeling and dealing for star talent like Sewell and Jamieson, with trade talks centering on Harris’s move and possible inclusion of other Indians and Senators players.

Davis J. Walli NS New York Cleveland Stanley Harris Washington Clark Griffith Harris Griffith Alva Bradley Indians Bradley Billy Evans Evans Uhin Levsen Joe Sewell Jamieson Sewell Senators Sewill Joe Judge Shane Joseph

Tollefson and Ackley Gridmen to Be Honored at Dinner

Ackley high school's football squad will be entertained Friday night in the M and M cafe by Prof Thomas Green of the Ackley high faculty. Coach Sherman Tollefson and other faculty members will be guests. Tollefson, a Waterloo youth, built a strong scrappy team from raw material this fall.

Courier Ackley Ackley High School Thomas Green Ackley High Sherman Tollefson Tollefson

Stagg Uses Family as Grid Help at Chicago

A A Stagg, long time Chicago football director and Maroons coach, involves his family in team preparation. Mrs Stagg keeps detailed game charts, Stagg Jr coaches freshmen and scouts, and Alonzo Jr assists as his wife helps with data and reports on opposing teams.

Stagg A. A. Stagg University of Chicago Maroon Stagg Hias Maroons Stige Sam Chicago Alonzo, Jr Anager

May Tattoo Dogs to Prevent Fraud in Hinglish Races

London Nov 30 Greyhound racing in England moves toward a tattoo plan to curb cheating. Dogs would be marked with indelible ink in colors, racing colors on ears, and large name letters on backs or sides. Seventeen courses will operate next summer and betting interest grows as prices rise.

London Ann England Greyhound Raceing Association Black Pig Society

Ace Hudkins Wins Los Angeles Fight

Ace Hudkins of Nebraska defeated Herman Auerbach of Salt Lake City by knockout in the fourth round in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Hudkins pressed the attack with a right to the chin before a left hook sent Auerbach to his corner, unable to continue.

Los Angeles Cal Ace Hudkins Nebraska Wildcat Joe Dundee Herman Auerbach Salt, Lake Ace Hudkins Auerbach

Midwest Circuit Diablos T four entry Saturday

Cedar Rapids reports Prof George Bryant secretary of the Midwest Conference Athletic Association says no contact from Iowa State Teachers about joining. Beloit College faces rumors of ousting by Coe and Cornell, though both deny plans. Conference directors meet in Chicago Saturday at Hotel Sherman to set membership rules and consider Lake Forest College seeking admission. quotas remain for Wisconsin Illinois Iowa.

Cedar Rapids George Bryant Midwest Conference Athletic Association Town Iowa State Cedar Falls Focal Sports Beloit Coe Cornell Jawa Enid Bryant Chicago Hotel Sherman Lake

Alekhine Captures World Chess Title From Capablanca

In Buenos Aires on November 30, Alexander Alekhine, 35, defeated Jose Capablanca in game 34 after 81 moves to secure the world chess championship. The final score stood Alekhine 6 wins to Capablanca 3 with 25 draws, and a $10,000 prize.

Buenos Aires Alexander Alekhine Jose R. Capablanca Alekhine Vietory

Prince of Wales May Race in Auto Event

After opening the Glasgow motor show the Prince of Wales indicated a wish to try an automobile race with his royal brothers. Rivalry is known among the princes in golf dancing and hunting and the prince would have to practice to keep up.

Prince OF Wales London Glasgow Wales

Baltimore Country Club to host 1928 P G A Championship

Detroit today awarded the 1928 National Professional Golfers' Association tournament to the Baltimore Country Club. The event will be played on the Fliva Fatma course with the date yet to be set.

Detroit Mich Baltimore Country Club National Professional Golfers’ Association Association Fliva Fatma

Kipke Named Head Football Coach at Michigan State

Arbor Michigan November 30 Harry Kipke former Michigan star and assistant coach is announced as head football coach at Michigan State College starting next fall. Kipke, from Lansing, rose to prominence at Lansing High School and earned nine athletic letters at the University of Michigan before a three year stint as an UM assistant.

Ang Arbor Mich Harry” Kipke University of Michigan Gome Michigan State College E Kipke Lansing Ave State College Peerless Booter Michigan

Wartburg Opens Basketball Season Against Webster City

Wartburg college in Waverly Iowa prepares for the season opener with Webster City Junior College on December 8. The squad drills, faces lineups centered on H Steege Deubler Becker and R Steege with Seegers showing as a strong center option.

Waverly Wartburg College Webster City Junior College H. Steege Deubler Becker R. Steege Burton Schmale Niederwimmer Gates College Hiere Webster City Opern Mason City Hrvailton Waldorf

Waterloo Fruit Wins Indoor Baseball Game

Waterloo Fruit & Commission Indoor baseball defeated Altstadt & Langlas at the Forum last night 17 to 1. Barber and Twogood starred for Waterloo as May and Jirak pitched for the Bakers.

Waterloo Fruit Waterloo Fruit & Commission Altstadt & Langlas the Forum Barber Twogood May Jirak Bakers

Havana Ribbon five cent cigar sold by volume

A five cent Havana Ribbon cigar remains popular despite price concerns. Its long history and volume production keep the price at a nickel. Smokers buy it again after trying, sustaining steady demand for a tobacco product praised as mild and smooth. An eye opening surprise awaits trials.

Iowa quintet in fact and heavy for new season

Iowa City Nov 30 Speed and weight will carry the University of Iowa basketball team this winter as Coach Sam Barry starts his sixth season. The tentative 1827-28 lineup shows guards Harrison and Kinnan, forwards Twogoot and Plunkitt, and center Wilcox, with Wilcox adding weight and Twogood returning from a knee injury to boost speed.

Courier Special Service Iowa “City University of Iowa Sam Barry Iin Forrest Twogoot Doyal Plunkitt Francis Wilcox Wilcox Lawrence Harrison Robert Kinnan McDonell Hogan Capt. Twogood Ton Harrison Allways Kinnan Charles McConnell

Seventeen Letters Awarded to Iowa Harrier Athletes

University of Iowa cross country runners receive two varsity letters four minor awards nine freshman numerals and two upper class numerals from the athletic council. Honorees include capt Leonard Hunn and captain-elect F M Brady with others from Estherville Shellsburg Perry Council Bluffs Iowa City Fort Madison Joliet Anita Cedar Falls and more.

Iowa City University of Iowa Athletic Council P. BE. Belling Leonard Hunn L. &. Hunn Davenport Eleet F. M. Brady Guthrie Center E. Goffe Estherville Jd. L. Che Shellsburg P. McCammon Perry A. Moultan Council Bluits Prestinia

Touchback play sparks Notre Dame vs Southern California controversy

In Chicago the touchback ruling by umpire John Schommer on a fumble near Notre Dame’s goal line sparked a dispute over the game against Southern California. SC supporters argued safety should have stood, while others said Riley lost control before the tackle. Trojans left Chicago with a 7 to 6 defeat.

Chicago Notre Dame Soldier Field Stadium Gene Tunney Wmpire John Schemmer University of Chicago Riley Trojan Schommer John L. Griffith Athiefle Drury Los Angeles Cal INS

Coe Adds Two Games To Basketball Card

Cedar Rapids Iowa November 30 The Coe college basketball schedule gains two new games Michigan Aggies visit East Lansing January 16 and Western State Teachers meet January 17 in Kalamazoo also on the slate are Michigan at Ann Arbor February 8 Wisconsin at Madison December 10 and Indiana at Bloomington December 20.

Cedar Rapids Cen College Michhigan Aggies East Lansing Mich Western State Teachers College Kalamazoo Michigan Ann Arbor University of Wisconsin At

Hair Groom claims greaseless shine and growth aid

Hair-Groom combing cream sold at abony drugstore costs only a few cents per jar. Millions use it for a natural flossy, well groomed effect on hair suitable for business or social occasions. It keeps unruly hair combed all day in any style and is described as greaseless while helping hair grow thicker and heavier.

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