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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
9
Iowa City reports the Hawkeyes leaving for Columbus with 27 players, led by Captain Miller. Don Graham shines as Miller’s likely successor, while coach Jones drills pass formations and stiffens defense in a bid to upset Ohio State.
Iowa State football practice focuses on skull drills and fundamentals. Coach Sam Willaman aims for plain football against Washington University with Drake and Grinnell games looming. Jon Anderson remains hospitalized with possible absence, while Horton Behm and others cope with injuries.
Chicago Cats and Pirates ready for a western exhibition set as a prelude to the 1924 season. President Veeck of Cuba announces the plans while Halifax reports the postponement of the International Aldermen's trophy race from Saturday to Monday at the request of the American race committee.
Des Moines reports the Iowa high school football race narrows with 22 teams undefeated and 10 at tie. Water loo East High West Des Moines Denison Davenport Cedar Rapids Dubuque Spirit Lake lead the contenders as others face elimination after last week’s upsets and ties.
Glowing reports by Scout Walter Essman who has seen Iowa in action this season have prompted Ohio State coach to speed up preparations. Essman cites the Hawkeye forwards as heavier faster and a stronger charging unit than last year. He notes Fry has uncovered a player of great ability while the line remains the primary concern. Swede Carlson filled in at full back with Honaker injured and Devoe hurt, as the Buckeyes practiced defensive and offensive tactics.
Greene high school will hold its first annual homecoming on Friday Oct 26 with a morning pep gathering and a big parade featuring floats from every class and society. The football doubleheader includes Greene second team vs Dougherty academy and Greene regulars vs Waverly in the main event. The town backs the celebration with reunions and class meetings planned for returning graduates.
News briefs report Muggs Brown eager to see Waterloo and predict Big Ten results. Gophers, Illini, Wolverines, and other teams prepare with scrimmages and practice as rain threatens schedules. Prospects include Pro Watching, Burlington, and Fort Madison league talk, with several conferences shaping for weekend games.
Coach Bob Zuppke plans an overhaul of the Illinois line after a poor performance against Iowa. Capt. Jim McMillen may shift from tackle to guard to bolster protection, with Leonard Uninus and Swede Chambers vying for guard spots. The end position remains a concern, while Dick Hall, Hunt, and Grange lead the backfield.
Knox travels to Cedar Rapids for a Mid West conference clash with Coe after a previous loss to Cameron. Coach Van Liew will substitute three regulars Stuart Morrison and Beckman for Higgins Negley and Dicus as three regulars are replaced for the important road contest.
Young Jake Schaefer arrives from Chicago to challenge Willie Hoppe for the world 18.2 balkline billiard championship in New York. The third international tournament opens Monday night with Hoppe defending his title in the opening match.
Grinnell hosts homecoming events with Charles Rawson of Des Moines named toastmaster for the Grinnell homecoming dinner in the women's quadrangle. Drake and Grinnell clubs, plus 1889 Pioneer team members Bailey Everest Miller Lyon and Poodley, expected to attend. Toasts by H. T. Main Morehouse Finch and Judge Bailey. A stag luncheon honors the Grinnell freshman team with Dr. C. B. Harris as toastmaster.
The Courier announces up to date play by play football score bulletins for major games including Iowa versus Ohio State and Waterloo area high school games. Readers will receive quarter by quarter updates and national college matchups with scores for Dartmouth Harvard Navy Princeton Penn State Georgia Tech Notre Dame Illinois Northwestern Purdue Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan State Drake Grinnell Ames.
Des Moines reports a near full Missouri Valley football schedule with five league games and two Kansas clashes. Drake and Grinnell seek wins, Nebraska aims to beat Missouri, Oklahoma faces Oklahoma A&M, and Kansas and Kansas State renew the Jayhawk rivalry as standings show Drake atop with undefeated mark.
The American Olympic Association executive committee meets to finalize plans for U S participation in Paris. They need 300000 to transport and train the team, with only about 20000 in treasury, and aim to hire a head coach, possibly Lawson Robertson. Plan to depart New York by June 16 to acclimate the 200 plus athletes.
Harvard Dartmouth Yale Princeton in the looming weekend schedule face stiff tests as Harvard and Dartmouth reportedly show renewed strength and Yale and Princeton navigate unknowns. Navy and Penn state results add context to the East’s early-season power balance amid speculation on the Big Three’s dominance.
Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Blues 9 to 5 in the eighth game of the little world series. Pitcher Jack Ogden and catcher Ebbetts contributed key hits as Baltimore tied the series at four games apiece with poor crowds due to bad weather. The decisive game would follow to crown the champion.
The Orange and Black face a title clash hampered by injuries to key players including end Gar Apub�tizol and others. Harvey Daley steps in at guard while Seidler remains a focal point in backfield work as Sindlinger suffers a torn muscle and sits out. The West High Dubuque game on Friday moves to the league baseball park to handle expected crowds. the two coachs are brothers adding interest.
Charles City defeated New Hampton 46 to 7 at Lincolnfield with Bullen scoring on the second play. Five Charles City touchdowns came on passes, two via interceptions. New Hampton found a late TD through long passes before Charles City meets Dubuque next Saturday. the band will travel.
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