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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1926

Page

6

Use Your Head Egan Defies Youth in Golf Comeback

Medford Oregon, Oct 13 Associated Press profile of H Chandler Egan, 43, pear grower and veteran golfer who won the Pacific Northwest title after years away from championship play. He argues businessmen can improve at golf with headwork and steady practice, noting his open stance and smooth swing. He emphasizes aging players can shorten strokes and stay competitive, citing past championships and his 1902 intercollegiate win for Harvard.

Associated Press Medford Ore Ovt H. Chandler Egan Egan California AL Baltusrol Dircult George von Elm Los Angeles Bobby Jones Pacific Northwest Cleek Midiron Mashie Harvard University Chicago Lake Oxpage Waverly Portand

Paya Off County Treasurer Sees Waterloo Gain Biggest Check

County Treasurer Ed Madigan issued September apportionments totaling 154 220 27 with Waterloo receiving the largest single payment of 175 505 63 for municipal expenses. Cedar Falls 12 328 40 La Porte City 1 039 25. Waterloo east 127 795 85 Waterloo west 112 884 Cedar Falls 20 700 21 Sa Porte City 5 218 18. A portion mailed later will appear in October’s apportionment.

Ed. Madigan City of Waterloo Cedar Falls la Porte City East West Sa Porte City Attenton

Bowling Gamble Robinson Triumph In Commercial League

Gamble Robinson bowling team defeated Commercial National Bank 2 games to 1 at Waterloo alleys last night led by G Pankuk who posted a high single game of 213. Oklahoma City star outfielder Funk sold to the New York Yankees after leading the Western league in stolen bases and batting average. Delaware court to open in Manchester with opening session and grand jury drawing. Flu caps advertised by Eby’s Drug.

Gamble Robinson Commercial National Bankeam Waterloo G. Pankuk Oklahoma City Okla Ellah Funk New York Yanks Funk

Old Grads Seek Another Win in Homecoming Clash

Cedar Falls Oct 13 Special The Tutors of the Teachers college face Buena Vista Saturday for the seventh annual homecoming. Since 1920 the homecoming has been a yearly hilltop event with mixed results. Notable players include Whitford Bates and Hershbarger, among others, as fans recall storied battles and standout performances across two decades.

Cedar Falls Buena Vista College Teachers College Hilltop Parsons College Upper Iowa Simpson

Young Stribling Gained Phenomenal Strength as Boy Circus Performer

Georgia’s Lawrence Stribling, 21, the light heavyweight billed to fight Lou Bollingar Friday, rose from circus roots. His father trained him from youth, earning early wins in Atlanta and Macon as a free-flight youngster, later beating world champ Mike McTigue twice in non title bouts.

Young Stribling Liam Lawrence Stribling Georgia Lou Bollingar Stribling America Cuba West Ingles Flanaii China Japan Three Grahams Pa Stribling Wildie Atlante Kid Comb Atlanta Newshoss Skid Nappie Tim O'Dowd Macon Walk Miller Tiger Flowers Miler Mike McTigue Dublin Paul Berlenhbech Javice Columbus Newark N. J Mike McTigue Harry Turtle Joe Jacobs Kictlé Erttle Ertle Vickdry McVigue New Jersey

Novel ride for winning series wager

Charles City Iowa October 13 As a result of a bet on the world series J G Anderson of the Primary oil company was given a ride in a wheelbarrow up and down Main street Monday by William Burns Jr who carried a sign on his back I bet on the Yankees The spectators on the street were free with their comments on the motive power.

Charles City J. G. Anderson Main Street William Burns, Jr Yankees

Pedagos school grid stars promise undying fame bid

The team will seek fame at Pedagos School and key players emerge. McCusky, a top open fielder with a southpaw pass, is noted as a dangerous threat. Fritzel, a plunging back, has won praise for punting. Bull Tollefson, fourth year Varsity center, is a fan favorite. Captain Macon will play Saturday with a do or die spirit.

Teachers College Athletic World A McCusky Ing Fritzel Tollefson Waterloo Past High Center Macon

Four teams tied for first in the OWA conference

Four Iowa conference leaders Parsons College State Teachers Des Moines University and Ellsworth share the top spot after early victories Coach Glenn Devines Wildcats lead the standings with an open date looming The week features key conference games including St Ambrose Luther Morning s ide and Des Moines University while nonconference contests involve Tabor Eastworth and Western Union Hogendorn Simpson leads scorers with 18 points Knudsen Morningside 18 and Fritzel State Teachers Reisbergen Central tied at 12

Des Moines University Morningside Ellsworth Panthers Tabor Penn Simpson Parsons St. Ambrose Luther Des Moines Central Mornin Hogenhorn st.Ambrose Sauther Decorah Upner Town Town Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Buena Vista

Ames Cedar Falls wrestler turns to Des Moines match making

Hawkeye-Full Pinkey George, once from Cedar Falls and Waterloo, begins amateur talent show promotion at Johnson's Athletic Club in Des Moines on Thursday. Fort Dodge and Rock Island notes report on high school back lines and a boxing promoter shifting to Chicago.

Pinkey George Cedar Falls Waterloo Des Moines Johnson's Athletic Club Fort Dodge Waterloo West High Sweltzer

Cardinals Stars Turn to Stage Lights in St Louis

Cardinal Neroes who starred in world series actions shift to theater this week in St Louis. Grover Alexander the great hurler from Nebraska Jim Bottomley Nokomis AL and Billy Southworth appear in person at local theatres. Debut is a bow and a brief speech highlighting their fame.

St. Laws Cardinal Neroes Grover Alexander Nebraska Jim Bottomley Nokomis Billy Southworth St. Louis Alexander the Great Bottomley Southworth Lilita

Upper Iowa Forms University Chorus With 55 Voices

Upper Town, Fayette, Ia. October 13 reports the formation of the university chorus at Upper Iowa with 55 voices, the largest musical group in the institution. Miss Clara Hoyt, head of voice, has elevated standards through glee club and solo work, with involvement from three faculty members. Multiple musical programs are planned under Hoyt’s direction.

Fayatte Spectal Upper Town Clara Hoyt Upper Iowa

Peacock staff named for Upper Iowa yearbook

Fayette Oct 13 Special The Peacock yearbook staff for Upper Iowa has been chosen and begun work on the junior class production. John Lyford Northwood is editor Robert Fox Fayette is business manager Naomi Smith Fayette assists editor Marian Hamilton Fayette is business manager in assistant role Ronal Grays Anoka Minnesota is sports editor Byrle Martin Fayette handles snapshot Mildred Wilkins Oelwein leads literary section.

Fayette The Peacock Upper Iowa John Lyford Northwood Robert Fox Naomi.Smlith Marian Hamiston

Floyd County’s first campaign rally set for Nora Springs

Charles City Oct 13 The first rally of the present campaign in Floyd county will be held Friday at Nora Springs Senator David Stewart will speak in the afternoon and deliver an address in the local auditorium in the evening.

Charles City Floyd County Nora Springs David Stewart

Charles City Woman Kills Self by Shooting

Charles City Ia Oct 13 suicide by firearm of Mrs Aubuse Williamson 29 attributed to ill health. She spent months at Town City and the local hospital. She shot herself while her husband was at work and a small niece who resided with her was away on an errand.

Charles City Aubuse Williamson Town City

Dry Forces Urge Church Members to Vote in Iowa

Des Moines October reports that the Iowa Anti-Saloon League and the Iowa Church Voter League have joined forces to canvass churches across the state. Each church will be urged to pledge full attendance, aiming to secure a dry outcome in the November election. The wets mobilize to boost support for pro-wet candidates while the dry coalition seeks to eliminate remaining wet pockets and preserve Iowa's dry history.

Des Moines INS Nature S. BP AliNaveht Iowa Anti-Saloon Ledeuc Temperance Iowa Church Votere' League Iowa

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