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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

21

Old Rose Youths Take On Kelly Rambling Squad

Old Rose youths clash with Kelly Rambling squad as Waterloo and West Highs travel for Friday games. Webster City visits East High while Washington High goes to Cedar Rapids. Larsen out with a burned limb Christians likely to play. New plays possible as coach recovers, Miller leads West High’s open field threat.

Waterloo High School East Webster City White West Cedar Heights Washington High School Vine Street Iowa-Ilnois Iowa City Larsen Fias Larsen Mike Christians Christians Orange and Black Tomorow West High Paul Miller Washington High Cedar Rapids G. W. Strowbridge Rapids Garth Gordon Meeter Old Rose Bill Kelly Springville Inl Libby West Charles City Miller

Whoa Back play origin tied to Iowa grid lore

Iowa football lore explains the origin of the famed whoa back formation used 29 years ago. Willis C. Edson of Storm Lake, a veteran halfback, recalls the Michigan game where Clyde Williams called Joe back leading to a 26 to 0 Hawkeye victory. Williams later became a Sheldon auto dealer.

Gourier Towa City University of Iowa Willis C. Edson Storm Lake Edson Iowa Jos Warner Clyde Wilams Joe Warner Hawkeye Williams

Fletcher to Be Named Yank Boss Sometime Today

New York dated Oct 17. Ed Barrows announced the Yankees’ future manager would be named today, signaling a one year contract for the new skipper to succeed the late Miller Huggins. Art Fletcher is widely believed to be the choice as the club prepares for rebuilding. Meanwhile Giants star second base options shift as Cohen is sold to Newark, with Recks or Marshall among likely replacements. Bob Meusel may be sold to Cincinnati Reds.

New York UNS Ed Harrows Yankees Milver Huggins Yanks Art Fletcher Jess Ina McGraw Andy Cohen Giants Cohen Newark Elit International League Recks Marshall Miller Huggins Yankee Bob Meusel

Deception in football and a limited dinner run

The article discusses Metzger's view on Minnesota football relying on straight play and the value of deception against stronger teams like Grinnell and West High. It notes Grinnell's spinner formation and forward passing, while West High struggles without deceptive tactics. Also mentions the end of Moetzger’s golf feature and a 200-ticket dinner for Bing Miller in Waterloo with advance reservations needed.

Minnesota Metzger S Grinnell Grinnell Waterloo Bing” Miller Vinton American Legion la Grange Drug Store

Iowa to Dedicate New Great Stadium on Homecoming Day

The University of Iowa unveils a half million dollar stadium seating 42 184 for an eighteenth annual homecoming. Hawkeye coach Burton Ingwersen and Captain Willis Glasgow attend as Iowa faces defending Big Ten champions Illinois. The modern structure features brick ties to the hospital and field house, sunken gridiron, and 12 12 miles of seats.

University of Iowa Hawkeye Ilingis Towa Stadium General Hospital Field House Twins

Tut Fouls Rival in Chicago Ring to Spoil Party

Chicago report says lightweight hopeful King Tut failed to impress promoter Paddy Harmon by fouling Lope Tenorio in a two minute bout. Tenorio toppled. Tut’s low blow left the Filipino unable to rise for minutes. Harmon's plan to build Tut as a Mandell challenger suffered a setback with the accidental foul.

Chicago Bert Demby U.P Paddy Harmon Sammy Mandell Harmon Sammy Mandell Paddy King Tut Minneapolis Tut Lope Tenorio Ianon Tenorle Tenorio

Gophers’ fast versatile attack shown by Dr Spears

The Minnesota Gophers adopt a single straight line attack with many spinner plays. Dr. Fat Spears designs quick handoffs and deceptive reversals to strike where the defense is unprepared. California readies to meet Penn State in the upcoming game.

Sol Metzger Fat" Spears M.D Minnesota Gophers Spears No. 1 Hite Bready Jash Ron California Penn

Ticket Office Holds 8000 for Illinois Town Game

In Iowa City on October 17 the University of Iowa ticket office reported about 8000 tickets remaining for the Illinois Town football game. Courier Service notes the Homecoming crowd and ticket rack remains unfilled as preparations continue.

Towa City University of Iowa Department of Atintettes Charles

Stadium ready for homecoming crowd set to break state record

Galiher, business manager, announced Wednesday afternoon that more than 24,000 tickets have been sold for the homecoming and stadium dedication. Officials expect the 42,184 seat stadium to be practically full if weather holds, with advance sale already signaling the largest football crowd in the state.

Galiher

California Faces Penn in East Clash on Tour

DAVIS J WALSH reports as California resumes its brutal cross country swing. The Bears tackle Pennsylvania in Philadelphia after a 6,000 mile journey and face a veteran10 opponent led by Lom and Riegels. The game shapes as a high stakes, signal-filled showdown with California seeking a rare upset on the East Coast.

Davis J. Walsh F. N Philadelphia University of California Noa California Pennsylvania Harvard Brown Penn State Notre Dame Ohio State Pittsburgh W and J Navy

Favorites Trail In Open Golf Duel In Los Angeles

Leo Diegel and Wee Willie Hunter trailed Olln Dutra and Vic Owen by two strokes on the second day of the $1,000 Southern California Open as a large field of contenders played 18 more holes. Diegel and Hunter carded 70, two under par.

Los Angeles Leo Diegel Schame Plan Wee Willie Hunter Olln Dutra Vic Owen

Gridiron Roundup Before Iowa Clash Iioway

Chicago Oct 17 Bob Zuppke and Illinois prepare for a Big Ten title bid facing Iowa in Iowa City. Northwestern's Hanley out with bronchitis. Pat Hanley takes over. Kipke reshuffles Michigan lineup for Ohio State. Wisconsin unsettled for Notre Dame. Rockne possibly coaches from a wheelchair. Marquette closes prep for night game with Iowa State in Milwaukee.

Chicago Bob Zuppke Fin Zuppke Iowa City Burt Ingwersen University of Iowa Towa Zappke Hawkeye Badgers Cure Rockne Pat Page Colgate Marquette Milwaukee Wis U.A Marquetta _ university Iowa State

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East High George McManus Corps Police Kelly Orange Ani Sanda Tri Feature Service Ieal Briain Fletcher Yank Boss Sol “Metzger Dr. Spears Gophers Minnesota Tran Pat Gordon Meeter Sol Moetzger Emil Steffen al Brown Harry Reed Burton A. Ingwersen Willis A. Glassgow Burt Hilnels Hawkeyes Ingwersen Gassen Sammy Mandel OVS Pena Stanford Army Californias Washington State Olympic Club St. Pennsylvania Intellectu Lieve Breen Joss Riegels Barr Sisen Ing Harry Gil Schwartz Norton O’coats Mens Style Shop Cart Grings Lothes Llin Sam Willaman Allen Holman HL Fendeich, Inc Mobos Evansville Ini
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