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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1927
Page
6
A Chicago section recalls a long distance runner with irrepressible cockiness. Three years ago he raced at the Drake Relays in a special event and won handily. His ownership of a signet teeniga shows is noted amid the postrace questions and remarks.
European nations strain to shield stars from American temptations ahead of Amsterdam 1928. German Otto Peltzer defies the German Amateur Athletic Association by seeking entry in U S races, risking Olympic ineligibility. Paavo Nurmi declines a U S visit amid fear of professional labeling. Finland, Sweden and Britain push to strengthen teams while officials warn against amateur status violations.
Ithaca November 30 Cornell University officials repudiated an editorial in the Cornell Daily Sun that accused Pennsylvania players of rough tactics in the Thanksgiving Day game won by Penn 35 to 0. The Sun called for severing athletic relations and questioned Penn’s eligibility. Signed statements were sent to Penn denouncing the piece as the author’s view, not the university.
New York City news reports Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana a world bantamweight contender was suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission after withdrawing from a scheduled bout with Tony Canzoneri due to an alleged injured hand. Ipna ci Fernandez steps in as Taylor’s replacement to face Canzoneri.
Manchester Iowa November 30 Judd Dean of Cornell College will be the principal speaker at Manchester High School football banquet Friday night at the Modern Woodman hall. The Royal Neighbors will serve a royal feast as part of the annual event sponsored by the high school.
Indianspolts Indiana Polts Jock Watty Toledo and Franky Osner from Indianapolis drew. Frankie Jones Indianpolis drew with Miller from Chicago. Ace Hudkins Nebraska stopped Auerbach. Vincent Chili and Joe Marcus Portland drew. Prie Innin from Kicara knocked out Tosigna Jordan. Mickey McKnight defeated Leo Huy.
Cedar Falls Nov 30 Coach Art Dickinsons State Teachers college basketball team prepares for a first foreign test tonight meeting Illinois Central of Waterloo in a behind closed doors practice game at Tutor fieldhouse. No admission charged. Dickinson aims to sharpen fundamentals ahead of the December 8 Cornell clash. The Illinois Central quintet is a strong amateur club and will provide tough competition for the Tutor squad augmented by football veterans Cooper and Fritzel and by Dewey a former reserve stepping into guard duties.
San Francisco reports Nick Kutsch, once a standout University of Iowa halfback, seriously considers returning to the Hawkeyes. Friends and alumni urged the move as Kutsch, who left town after escapades, played for the Olympic Club this season and starred in the St. Mary's game with two touchdowns.
American Legion basketball squad under manager L J Roark begins practice in Lawler northeastern Iowa looking for games. Ten players return from last year including Curran Kellogg Martin O Connor Kerk wick Bolger H Roark M Roark Keefe Johnson new members Cooney and F Bolger join the squad. Drake cagers also prep with a scrimmage set for Saturday under captain Myers and Simpson from football squad.
Paul Hogendorn, halfback, was elected captain of Simpson College football for the 1928 season. The selection followed the annual banquet of team members in Indianola Iowa last night. Hogendorn hails from Gallas California. Gene Tunney to attend charity banquet in Chicago on December 13 to launch a drive for 1600000 for Christmas relief.
Miss Vera Palmer of Waterloo daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred R Phippen 927 Ninth Street West has been engaged for seven concerts by the Woman's Symphony orchestra of Chicago conducted by Madame Ethel Leginska. Palmer studied at Iowa State Teachers College Gedar Falls and Waterloo before going to the west coast where four years ago she played trombone with Peavey's orchestra and later became organist at the Capital theatre San Francisco.
Humboldt IA November 30. Fairbanks of Glarion aged 80 claims three Mayflower ancestors. One settled Rhode Island and held Prence Isle before land was confiscated. Another built the Dedham Mass. house, second oldest in the U.S. A third settled in New York. Fairbanks still visits the New York family home. The tract once encompassed 100 acres sold for about 500 dollars. He favors daily old fashioned pancakes for breakfast.
Washington Pa Nov 30 The coach of Washington and Jefferson Andy Kerr announced 11 players have accepted invitations to join the all eastern team to meet an all western eleven in San Francisco on December 26. Players named include Caldwell Yale Amos Paley Douds Reitsch Presnell Howell Randells Baer Connor Lane with other selections from Dartmouth Nebraska Michigan NYA.
Kenneth Pemberton, lauded for stellar play against East High, was elected captain of the 1998 Marshalltown High eleven. Moray Eby, Coe coach, spoke at the ban que, and the season ticket plan outlines prices and home games.
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