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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1929

Page

8

Eleven With Five Triumphs Leading Iowa Conference

Luther college of Decorah leads the Iowa Conference as it prepares for a move to non-title games with St Olaf. The Norsemen have two conference wins, led by Gaarder who scored four touchdowns and 27 points. Wilkins, Auberg, Moan, and Gehrig also contributed, with several teams set to play weekend matchups.

Foothall Iowa Bridsters Luther College of Hawkeye College Tdep Dubuque Duhawks Western Union Gaarder Wilkins Caliege Flash Parsons Caliege Parsons Auberg Moan Lutherbacks Gehrig Columbia Towa Drake Buena Vista Upper Mt Pleasant Fairfield Du‘pugie Wisconsin Echood Mines Dubuquea Western Union Waynes Neb Olaf Luther Decorah Morningside Bouth Dakota Bobuque VY Simpson

Ehmke and Malone Spark Cubs Diamond Game

The article hails Howard Ehmke as a top pitcher like No. 5 iron and notes Pat Malone’s role in a crucial game. It reflects on the Cubs needing a win to avoid surrendering to the Yankees and comments on National League dominance and a lingering sense of inevitability in the series.

Howard Ehmke Iron Pat Malone Patrick Rast Cubs Yankees

Umpires Blamed for Late Start Amid World Series Confusion

Report notes a 16 minute delay blamed on officials, while many ticketholders faced jammed grandstand turnstiles. William Wrigley Sr asked Commissioner Landis to delay the game by a quarter hour to ease the crowd. Players claim they arrived early, and the issue centers on spectator access and timing.

Chicago Hver Alarling Willian, Wrigly, Sr Landis Plies

Expert Doping Dope and World Series Predictions

The piece recalls baseball experts like Hugh Fullerton and fans predicting outcomes before the World Series. It notes such methods are guesswork, with Fullerton sometimes estimating stats in advance. It cites Dodo Paskett’s anger at being likened to Speaker and ends with the idea that the strongest team over the series week tends to win.

Han Hugh Fullerton Ming Dodo Paskett Fullerton Speaker Paskett Huck

Little New York Town Proud When Its Pitcher Wins

Silver Creek N Ye Get a WSI This is the proudest little town in the world today for it is the native haunt of Pitcher Howard Ehmke whose great work gave the Athleties the first name of the world series The entire population listened in to radio descriptions of the game and with the announcement of the final strikeout organized an impromptu parade.

Silver Creek N. Ye WSI Howard Ehmke Athleties

McLarnin Faces Baker Tonight in 16 Round Bout

New York readers eye a Metropolitan Coliseum clash as Jimmy McLarnin, now a legitimate welterweight, meets Sammy Baker in a 16 round bout. McLarnin weighs about 143 pounds and will give Baker four to five pounds in a bid to rebound after his win over Ray Miller last March.

New York Ray Miller Jimmy MccLarnin McLarnin Sammy Baker New York Coliseum Baker

Electric firm bowling team wins opening league finals at Waterloo alleys

The electric company bowling team topped the Commercial league opening night at Waterloo alleys with a 36 total in the early games. Trunk rolled 199 to lead the night, while Linder achieved the 6 10 9 8 split and provided the feature performance.

Electric Company Fionals Waterloo Trunk Linder

Slants show two stars falter as Ruth era shifts

The piece notes major declines by Goose Goslin and Lou Gehrig amid aging Ruth era shifts. It covers Gehrig’s contract values, Ruth’s early slump, and hints at a possible open tennis championship changing amateur and professional roles, with Kozeluh and Richards cited as top pros shaping the sport.

Never Mind Says Joe s Mother He s Used to Obstacles

Philadelphia, Pa was hot and excited after the Athletics upset the Cubs. Jimmy Foxx homered for the first run as fans packed radios around the city. Joe McCarthy s mother, Mrs Susan McCarthy, said Never mind Joe is used to overcoming obstacles. In Manhattan Kansas football hopefuls prepared for Dallas to face the Texas Aggies with a full day of signals before departure. At West Point Coach Jones continued lineup juggling after a disappointing showing by the Osders against Gettysburg to seek a stronger, smoother combination.

Philadelphia Quaker City Athletics Cubs A’n Nolay Jimmy Foxx Germantown Joe Mccarthy Iisener Busan McCarthy Joe Kansas Aggies Manhattan Kan Kansas Agrificiral College Dallas Texas Aggies South ARMY West Point Osders Gettysburg Jones

Football defenses bend rules in rare flexible lineups

Analysis notes how teams rarely stray from orthodox fronts. It cites Penn State and California in a New Year game, Andy Smith altering the defense, and Penn's Lou Young. It also recalls Ohio State vs Princeton with nine men on defense and a defensive shift to counter passing.

Leanton Michigan Olespread Princeton West Virginia Pennsylvania California Pacific Coast Andy Smith Lou Young Penn Lou Kruez Fenn Smith Young Andy Ohio State Pinceton Dlanster Jack Wilee G. WU Prenk Iowa Columbus

Ehmke Nips Bruins at Plate in World Series Opener

Chicago Oct 9 Addie Joss praised pitching as 80 percent of the game. Howard Ehmke hurled for the Athletics to a 3-0 victory over the Cubs before 51,000, fanning 13 in nine innings with underhand delivery. Ehmke set a strikeout record by a World Series pitcher, and his 110 pitches included 48 strikes and 24 fouls. Ames, Iowa Oct 9 Town State grid scrimmage previews a defensive emphasis with varsity facing freshmen and reserves in a rough session led by Tony Miterno.

Chicago NSI Addie Joss Howard Ehmke Connie Mack Athletics Cubs Joe McCarthy Thmke Hall of Fame Hig Ed Walsh Walter Johnson Brmke Charley Rooth Guy Bush Bruin Cub Ames U.P Tony Miternoan

Sooners Work Hard In Rough Scrimmage

Norman Okla Oct 9 10 Coach Ad Lindsay directed the Oklahoma eleven through the stiffest scrimmage of the year as the team sought to curb over confidence. Jesup High School defeated La Porte City 11 to 1 with an early lead and steady play.

Sooners Norman Okla Ad Lindsay Oklahoma JESUP Jesup High School Hasdball la Porte City Jesip

Fights Last Night Report From Chicago Card

The Associated Press notes multiple bouts with a mix of city and fighter names. The action involved Earl Mantra Chirac Hud and other fighters across venues in Terre Haute New York and Louisville with several stoppages and knockdowns.

Associated Press Chicago Earl Mantra Chirac Hud Tasinr Terre’ Haute Ind Drew Gt. Paul Fredy N. Y New York Johnny Dundes Rube Goldberg Tulan Okig—Al Fay California Babeaust Poncatly Okla

Drake Bulldogs Rally Behind Ning In Early season Yardage

Lynn King of Drake leads the bantamweights with 477 total yards in two games, scoring five touchdowns and 22 points despite limited play. Dick Nesbitt totals 191 yards, while Chuck Van Koten adds 102 as Drake opens the season against Simpson and Oklahoma A. and M.

Counter Spectral Service Des Moines Lynn King Drake Missouri Valley Conference Bulldogs King Atem Bulldog Simpson Oklahoma A. & M Dick Nesbitt Nesbitt Oklahoma Aggies Ilness van Koten Chuck van Koten

Jones Drives With Narrow Stance Pivot Revealed

Bobby Jones, famed golfer, emphasizes a full turn pivot aided by a very narrow stance. He explains alignment under the shoulders and how the body finishes facing the hole. A sketch accompanies the article with advice and a request for a driving leaflet.

Bobby Jones Brett Tathor Bobby Mny Gones Major Heezler Jones Gol Metzger

Hawkeyes to Draw 50,000 in Ohio Stadium

Ohio State officials expect about 50,000 fans to view the Iowa Hawkeyes at Columbus this Saturday. The Hawkeyes, who beat Ohio State 14 to 7 last year in the Buckeye stadium, previously drew 46,721 in 1926. Johnny Dundee Defeats Rune Goldberg in Lennox Stadium bout, length ten rounds.

Hawkeyes Big Ohio Town City Ohio State University of Iowa Columbus Hawkeye Department of Athletics Buckeye Johnny Dundee New York Oct. C Rune) Galdberg Barlem Lennox Stadium

Anti-Saloon League to Send 200 Pupils on Trip to Canada

Des Moines plans a statewide contest to select up to 200 high school students for a free trip to Detroit and Canada during the one week national convention. Winners are chosen by county and school officials from a quiz on Fundamental Facts Concerning Alcohol and the Constitution. The program aims to curb alcohol dangers ahead of the upcoming convention.

Des Moines Detroit Canada Anti- Saloon League of America Haya Winsners Alecohelium WBS Bai Contestania G. P. McNaught Inwa

Huskers Seek Quarterback Ahead of Syracuse Clash

Lincoln Nebraska October 9 UPI Coach Dana X Bible searches for a reliable quarterback as Nebraska prepares for the tough game with the Grange men of Syracuse Captain George Farley is slated to lead practice and command the scrimmage before the team travels to New York.

Huskers Lincoln Neb U.P Grangemen Syracuse Cormtusker Dana X. Bible George Farley

Yale Ends Return Brighten Prospect for Georgia Clash

Yale's prospects against Georgia Saturday were brightened today by the return of regular ends Walk ey and Hickok, idle for a week with injuries. Kansas University gridsters practiced under drenching rain as they prepared for their game with Emporia teachers.

YALE New Haven Genn Georgia Walkey Hickok Raen Lawrence Kan Kansas University

Mastro Drives to Title Shot After Draw With Taylor

In Chicago on October 9, Mastro the Chicago west side fighter battled Bull Taylor in a hard fought draw. Mastro's left hands and relentless pressure kept Taylor on the retreat though Taylor landed the harder blows, earning the shared verdict and a possible world featherweight title bid.

Chicago Art Mastro West Side Bull Taylor Terre Hatte Martin Taylor Terre Haute

Callen Named to Goodenough Post

Champaign Ill Oct 1 UA Prof Alfred Copeland Callen mining engineering University of Illinois to succeed Prof George Goodenough who died last week on Big Ten faculty committee. Callen has no intercollegiate athletics experience but is a keen sports follower. AERIAL DEFENSE. Des Moines Oct 9 coach Ossie Solem of Drake plans a defense for Washington passes as the teams meet in St Louis Saturday. Bulldog freshmen use Washington plays while varsity stops mmping plays. FARROH TO KICK. Iowa City Oct 8 coach Burton Ingwersen seeks a punter as Mike Farrah boots 50 yards in scrimmage. varsity scores four touchdowns.

Champaign Alfred Copeland Callen University of Illnois George Goodenough Altho Gallen Des Moines Ossie Solem Drake Washington University St. Louis Washington Farroh Iowa' City Ont Burton Ingwersen Mike Farrah Husky Courier Special Service Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Moray Eby Kohawk Eridders Coe Chicago Loyola University Midwest Eby Cal

Coe Cridders In Shape For Game On Chicago Grid

Moray Eby prepares the Kohawks for a Chicago showdown with Loyola after a Minnesota test. Starters may shift as Byrnes may replace Barrows or Hines, with Ford, Koons, Markham, Burger, Kruze, Senft and Allen contending for key roles. The squad departs Thursday for Chicago with a 23-man lineup.

Byrnes Eby Windy City Loyola Barrows Hines Coe Ford Minnesota Koons Markham Burger Kruze Senft Allen Chicago Kohawks

Thurnblad Exibition Tonight At Waterloo Parlor

Arthur Thurnblad, renowned billiard star, concludes his Waterloo visit with an exhibition at 8230. He beat Frank Powers 60 to 28 in 60 innings and Erick Cegar Kragenbring 60 to 0 in 39 innings. High runs reached eight and six respectively. The cigar store plans a forthcoming billiard tournament with prizes and no entry fee.

Arthur Thurnblad Blillard Thurnblad Frank Powers Erick 'Cegar Kragenbring Toal Cigar Stora

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