Old Timers to Battle West High Alumni Saturday
Waterloo residents look to a football clash at Theodore Roosevelt High School field with West High alumni and oldtimers aiming to lift spirits and rally support. Coach Couch laments bad morale as the West High squad shows potential yet lacks fighting drive, while Old Rose and Black veterans prepare to test the youngsters in the 3 p.m. game.
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Chicago U Team Heads to Face Tigers Saturday
The University of Chicago football squad of 36 players and coaches departs for Princeton to meet the Tigers. Captain McGuire and Coach Stagg lead a week of scrimmage focus to stiffen the line and refine punting and forward passing. The Maroons, after a bright start against Northwestern, faced Purdue and now hope for victory contingent on game breaks.
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Whitney’s love of baseball rivals his famed horses
Wealthy New York sportsman Harry Payne Whitney, famed turfman, reveals he follows big league baseball daily. He sent $500 for Christy Mathewson’s benefit game, expressing hope for Matty’s health. Whitney notes horses come first but baseball runs a close second in his affections, due to demanding business duties.
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A Comic Strip in Type by J. P. McEvoy
A dialogue captures a Housenite buyer and clerk in a humorous everyday exchange. The scene features questions about potatoes onions eggs and other groceries, a request for a morning paper and toothpaste, and a quick goodbye, syndicated by Associated Editors.
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Waterloo Eleven Gats Humboldt Waterloo Eleven Gats Humboldt
Waterloo Athletics faces Humboldt in a key Sunday game at Cedar River Park. Coach Lyle McDonald emphasizes hard workouts and fierce desire to beat Humboldt. Humboldt features Frank Jaqua and other top amateurs boosting a strong, storied lineup.
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Fight Card Set for Local Fans at Armory
The Armory Athletic association schedules twenty eight rounds of boxing for October 28 at 3 pm under a popular price policy. Local middleweight Fritz Knipp faces Billy Mays from Council Bluffs in a ten round main bout with Mays known for sweeping mid dleweights in Missouri Valley. Semi windup features Cedar Rapids’ George Melichar versus Harold Jenkins in eight rounds. Promoters plan two dozen rounds total with quick, smooth action and no long gaps.
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Cedar Rapids
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Quail Abundant Across States After Mild Winters
Two mild winters and a closed quail season boosted bobwhite numbers across Iowa Indiana Illinois Virginia Maryland and more. Breeding success and surveys show record counts, with Kansas and Nebraska also noting plentiful birds. Officials urge farmers to aid by keeping corn shocks and scattering grain to shelter and feed the quail during cold spells.
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Yankee Star McNally Joins Winter Basketball Plan
Mike McNally of the Yankees signs to play forward for the Triangles basketball team of Broskixt. The outfit aims for a national title and may tour as far west as Chicago. McNally received an attractive offer he could not decline. He is rated a first class player.
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Bantam Crown Hopes Rise From Ber to Bantam Match
In Philadelphia a bantamweight contender, praised as the best looking youngster, defeats Danny Kram with a sharp technical display. Discussions hinge on matching Friedman in December in Philadelphia, with possible signings of Bult or Herman to face Friedman, who has fought 27 bouts with many wins by knockout.
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Sport Flashes 1921 22 season opens at Minnesota
The first basketball practice for the 1921 1922 season at the University of Minnesota will be held today, Coach Cooke announced, with only two regulars from last season among the candidates. Joe Brandy, former Notre Dame football star, assumes duties as coach at St Thomas college. Tex Rickard plans a return Dempsey Willard bout after meeting with Dempsey. Denver Ed Martin knocks out Ray Smith in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Portland.
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West Virginia Wesleyan Cancels Navy Game
West Virginia Wesleyan in Clarksburg reports the Friday game at Annapolis is cancelled due to three regulars in hospital and six more sidelined by injuries for at least another week. Also notes rumor mill on Yankees White Sox trade ideas and Gleason seeking a lead pitcher and infield help.
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Cedar Rapids High Footballers Bet On Undefeated Season
Cedar Rapids high school football, led by Coach Novak and his huskies, claim state prep school title if they remain undefeated. Sioux City reportedly strong. locals willing to play anywhere, including Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, or neutral fields. Injuries stretch the Tigers after a rough game with Valley Junction. Marek, Hines, Tate, and Carringer among the injured.
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Birch to Referee at Southern Game
Cedar Falls says Frank B. Birch leaves for Atlanta to officiate the annual gridiron contest between Georgia Tech and Rutgers college. He will stay briefly with Dr. Lindsey R. Robinson, Ashville, N C, a Cedar Falls native practicing dentistry there.
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Reds Not For Sale Says Reds President
Cincinnati Ohio October 20 George M Cohan cannot acquire a major league franchise Reds president Garry Hermann announced the club is not for sale to Cohan or anyone else The decision was made last summer when Puice tried to obtain an option on the Reds.
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Early Southward Flight Of Wild Ducks Reported
The annual wild game bird flight southward is underway earlier than usual per the U S Department of Agriculture. Ducks are abundant across Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Wisconsin Maine New Jersey and other regions, including pintail teal mallard canvasback redhead widgeon and other species seen in larger numbers than in years past. Hunters may expect good sport with little waiting after the open season begins.
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Ohio State Fans to Attend Michigan Clash at Ann Arbor
More than 5,000 Ohio State University football followers will travel to Ann Arbor this weekend to witness the Michigan-Ohio State clash, according to Ohio State athletic officials. The crowd plans to march to the stadium for the Saturday game in what promises to be a major spectator event.
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Jim Coffey Comes Back in 12 Round Victory
New York, Oct. 20 veteran Irish heavyweight Jim Coffey returned to the ring with a 12 round decision over Ermine Spallo. Coffey, a noted veteran, defeated Spallo in a display that marked another comeback in the heavyweight division.
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Iowa State to Host Homecoming November Nineteenth
Ames Iowa October 20 plans for Iowa State college homecoming on November 19 are well under way. The event will renew Cyclones versus Cornhuskers football rivalry with additional reunions for Alumni who earned athletic letters. A two day program includes a Friday banquet for lettermen and a large athletic rally in the state gymnasium.
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Brandon Eleven Meets Walker Team In Tomora Showdown
Brandon, Iowa, hosts Walker Branden in a crucial early season football clash. Walker has beat Center, while Brandon recently held them to six points, signaling a tight, well contested battle as both teams debut their fighting supremacy.
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Hot on Buffs Trail Ends Pledge to End Camardrens
New York Oct 20 Willie cer pursues Johnny and announces a bounty of the purse to any unempt soldiers if Buff consents to meet him. The terse report frames a heated pursuit with scarce details on participants or venue.
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