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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1928
Page
6
Waterloo baseball figures outline new rookie signings and hoped‑for 1928 season gains. Cletus Dixon confirms multiple young players from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara will join the team, with key returns and potential stars from Ottumwa, Waukegan, and Chicago.
In New York on October 6 the decisive game for the championship of the Americas is set at Meadow Brook club this afternoon. The United States polo team meets Lie Argentina Big Four in the third game of the series. Each side has one victory.
Davenport fans expect a 10 round bout at the Davenport coliseum when Tudy Grimms former Bronx City pugilist returns to Iowa to meet K C White of New Orleans in a headline fight this Thursday.
Knoxville coaches say Old Army Game misnomer. Neyland and staff from West Point outline a new Tennessee system blending Notre Dame and Army ideas. Quarterback under center, diverse formations, roving pivots, balanced line, and a non shift approach mark the revamped attack. Critics call it The New Tennessee game.
The balance hints at Olbumoen ongeholl future tied to toy hoods as Packers directors call a Monday night mass meeting to secure triangular pledges for Cardinals continuity in 193%. A rumor links Sinvley Macky Warris to manage the White Sox next season with Joan Blackburne as Box Manager. Reunion plans surface for Laurel veterans against Green Mountain rivals, while stock sales of Waterloo Baseball Association proceed at ten dollars per share to fund the club’s spring costs.
Cardinals return from New York with a downtown parade led by Commissioner Landis. Airplanes and dirigibles will fill the sky above Union Station as fans greet the team and brass bands march through city streets. Hotels report high demand and ticket prices range from 20 to 80 dollars for the weekend games.
A Drake University student and city band director from Dallas was elected captain of the Drake cheering squad in Des Moines on October 6. The new leader, a Butler College freshman last year now a sophomore at Drake, will serve as student pastor and direct athletic event cheers for the university.
Greene High School defeated Sumner 13 to % in a Friday game. It was the second contest of the season, following a tie with Calmar last week. J. C. Iverson, new coach, previously served as Calmar's athletics director five years ago before resigning this summer.
Andre Routis of France regains the featherweight world title with a 15 round victory over Tony Canzoneri at Madison Square Garden. The win restores the crown once held by Criqui, solidifying Routis as champion again.
Rumors claim L H Patterson, who resigned as Rock Island manager to farm work, will manage the Dubuque club in 1929. Walter Genin is eyed to replace Patterson in Rock Island, while Burlington hopes for C Dixon but may keep him with the Haws.
Under a clear sky October 6 in Fort Dodge Iowa West Waterloo and Fort Dodge meet in their fourth annual game. Old Rose holds a slight edge to avenge last year’s seven to eight defeat by Fort Dodge with local anticipation high amid bear stories.
Coach Ralph Sarff plans to start Sohlt and Smith at ends with Walker and H Miller at tackles, Hinmion and Davis at guards, Moore at roving center, Watson at fullback, Mancklinster and Zottritl at halfbacks, and Frank Miller at quarterback. Abie Rosenbloom is out with an ankle injury. officials listed as Johnston referee, Johnstone umpire, and Whitford head linesman.
Des Moines University outplayed Hastings Neb in the second half to win 33 to 20 after trailing early. Hastings quarterback McCrady misread several plays as Des Moines used steady running and trick formations to surge ahead in the later periods. Football fan Merritt E Boyd dies in Madison Wisconsin while attending a Notre Dame Wisconsin game.
Baltimore October 6 The National Professional Golf Championship reaches its final round as Leo Diegel faces Al Espinosa of Chicago. Diegel defeated defending champion Walter Hagen and former champion Gene Sarazen, who collapsed after winning 81 in the morning at Five Farms. Espinosa, medalist, has only one poor round in five days and beat Horton Smith in 6 and 5 to reach the final.
Secretary John Farrell lists players reserved for 1929 by clubs. Stuart Clarke, Waterloo standout in 1924 25 26, sold from Columbia South Atlantic League to Wichita Western League placing him with old Waterloo peers. Also noted Red Worthington drafted by Rochester from Houston and other reserve moves across minor leagues.
Waterloo fighter Batting Nelson knocked out Walter Klassen in the ninth round of a scheduled ten round bout at St Joseph Ma Friday night. Nelson claims welterweight championship of Iowa. Fort Dodge’s Sol Lowry, 145 pounds, is in the city seeking activity.
In a Dairy Congress horse division event the road back class awards went to Hot Papa, ridden by Bruce Robinson, with Tady Lou second and Reginald Denny fourth. High school class winner was Silver Lady ridden by Arne Ronning, with Bob McDonald second and Lady Lou third.
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