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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1926
Page
7
Chicago October 19 Army and Navy football rivals prepare for the first time in a westward clash that could put one team a step ahead in the Iron Rivalry. The century and a half series shows Army 13 wins Navy 13 with two ties as 100000 fans expected to attend the November 27 showdown at Soldiers Field.
Pittsburgh reporters note 1925 world champions the Pirates will be led in 1927 by new man aged 85 McKechnie after owner Barney Dreyfuss said fans lost confidence and internal dissension helped end his four year reign. Arthur Dresfuss offered no immediate successor while Arthur Fletcher of the Phillies loomed as a possibility. Rumors of Fred Clarke were denied as veteran players were dismissed following season turmoil.
Iowa plans to counter Columbus pass offense after a tough Illinois game. The Hawkeyes need improved forward passing and ball control as they face Ohio State, with veteran Don Hines potentially returning to the lineup for the Buckeye clash.
Detroit Oct 19 The National Boxing Association approved a world champions list and stripped Rosenberg, making Bud Taylor the bantamweight champion after Rosenberg’s forfeit. Taylor had been Rosenberg’s scheduled challenger and the convention endorsed the transfer despite concerns titles should be won in the ring.
Reports from Chicago and Milwaukee note middleweight and heavyweight bouts on the bill. Harry Ebbets of Brooklyn and Frankie Garcia of California are among names listed, with bouts in Chicago and at the Coliseum expected tonight.
Central time listings show numerous stations from Chicago to New York offering orchestras, concerts, lectures, and kiddies hours. Programs include WLS Chicago sports, WMAQ Chicago organ recitals, WEAF New York concerts, KOA Houston kiddies hour, and WGN Chicago Uncle Walt segments amid a dense schedule of broadcasts and station notes.
Babe Ruth smashed 36 balls out of the park causing the game to end in the ninth inning. Urban Shocker accompanied him as he led the Guy Berg team to a 4 to 3 victory over Beaulyage. Ruth hit two homers and drew a large crowd despite cold wind.
The item lists radio and music program references across multiple markets. Entries include Cincinnati Chicago Nashville Cleveland New York and more with assorted orchestras entertainers and organ programs. Times range from morning to midnight with venues such as WGN WJZ and KFI and mentions of orchestras ensembles and dance programs.
Dan Hickey promotes Nebraska heavyweight Monte Munn to challenge for a title, aiming for a 10-round bout with Carl Carter at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Munn, praised for quick finishes, seeks bigger fame while promoter Tex Rickard works to secure Gene Tunney’s appearance despite caution from the boxing chief. A separate note reports a one-year-old boy loses the middle finger to a corn sheller accident in West Union, Pa.
Illinois and Michigan edge toward the key midwest classic with D Ambrosio out at end and Timn sidelined by injury. Michigan scrimmages hard as Minnesota suffer a head injury while Iowa fields a new signal caller after hospital stay. Purdue, Wisconsin and Indiana also eye conference tests.
Genie Tunney, the New Heavyweight titleholder, says he plans to avoid marriage while he remains active in boxing. He dismisses engagement rumors and states he will stay single unless a future relationship changes his mind, noting no current interest in any girl.
The article notes Ohio ready for scrimmage against Hoosiers after defeating Columbia. It mentions hopes for a Saturday clash with Iowa and Northwestern aiming to top Notre Dame in a key Illinois Michigan context, highlighting a busy Big Ten slate.
East High plans several lineup changes under Coach Maksever for the Marshalltown game. Rose moves to fullback, Wilkins shifts to defensive fullback and tackle, Canard to guard opposite Chaplaras, with Landay Selammel at ends and Conrad Chaparas at guards. Full lineup includes Rose at fullback, Dickman at quarterback, and Smith Garrison at halves. Defensively the same except Rose at tackle and Wilkins at fullback. West High faces Washington High in Cedar Rapids this Saturday as Coach Sarff refines offense and fixes defense.
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