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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
6
The university launches a memorial union drive inviting public gifts to honor veterans and war service. Volunteers across counties participate in canvassing, with local committees assigning workers to each area and coordinating personal outreach in the weeks ahead.
Amid wartime effort the Big Ten faces shifts as players and veterans are honored with memorial tablets and alumni unions. The article notes plans for a memorial at campus walls, a possible Americanization program, and ongoing service by graduates and students. It references leadership by W Sargent and committees including W Brammer, J Lane, and others, as well as football schedules and conference implications for standings and future games.
A muddled sport item notes a Solon celebration and a game where Der Fort Roy may lose progress. Chipman watched from the sidelines as a player was carried from the field with an injury, while references to other teams and players appear in unclear phrasing.
Report recounts Tom Sharkey and the furious sparring match as Sharkey presses inside with powerful rights, inflicting broken ribs on his foe while both men trade blows for eighteen hard rounds. Despite final pressure, the referee’s ruling ends the bout with Sharkey still standing and the champion’s tenacity celebrated.
A fragmented newspaper page includes garbled quotes and stray lines about a man named Abott, a sheriff’s statement, and miscellaneous chatter. The readable text hints at a humorous or reflective column style but lacks a coherent narrative or clear event to report. The piece appears as an OCR-damaged clump of phrases from an editorial page.
Grinnell College, led by coach Russell J. Tollefson, makes its first Missouri Valley Conference appearance at Ames this afternoon. The 600 cheering supporters expect a tough test as Grinnell copes with a fragile lineup including veterans McLaren Schultz and Smalley, plus injuries from scrimmage. Captain Macy leads at quarterback while Parker shows speed in the backfield. Ames counters with a heavier backfield and a light line, aiming to win the score and set the tone for the season.
Manchester High defeated Epworth Seminary 25 to 6 yesterday afternoon at the fair grounds in cold windy conditions. Manchester scored two first quarter touchdowns and added two more in the third, while Epworth managed a single score with a long earlier pass but failed on the kick. The game featured penalties and strong defense, with Manchester holding the edge after the opening minutes and ending near Epworth’s 10-yard line.
Jack Dempsey plans no fights in 1919, signing eight weeks with the Sells-Floto show touring the Southwest. He says he will not wrestle the title until 1920, while public interest grows around Bo Martin and rival challengers. Dempsey dismisses Martin’s candidacy, insisting on immediate conditions, and faces other hopefuls ready to clash once terms are met.
Young married man with experience in general office stenography shipping room and selling seeks a position. Apply to 4-3 care of Courier.
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