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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
6
A scattered column notes a mix of light town life and national politics. It references Harding versus Cox, a county editor in Kansas, and an upcoming marriage report. The piece mocks leagues and politicians while highlighting vague, humorous vignettes from weekly papers.
East is east and west is west yet teams meet in scrimmages as Coach Kresensky's Seven aid Dubuque plays at Byrnes park. West High beat Marshalltown while East High eyes three big clashes before season end.
Wilbert Robinson remains without a contract for the 1921 season as talks with Squire Ebbets stall amid owner discussions. The Robins manager has not requested his release and Miller Huggins continues to lead the Yankees. The McReever brothers are on vacation delaying decisions on Robinson’s status.
Detroit sportsmen ridiculed a circulating rumor that Ty Cobb would be sold to the White Sox for 50 000. Frank Navin, president of the Tigers, called the tale absurd and said Cobb would stay with Detroit as they plan next season. He also noted Cobb’s $20 000 contract could not be bought out for 350 000.
Ponca City Oklahoma resident J J McGraw and New York Giants manager TJ McGraw were confused in a Chicago baseball scandal report. A New York Post caller sought a quick quote, prompting the Oklahoma McGraw to respond on the record. The mixup underscores name similarity amid ongoing grand jury coverage of the White Sox case.
College teams grapple with quarterback shortages this season. Yale and Harvard struggle as Don Laurie Kempton and Thorne Murphy mix with other candidates while Frugone and Meehan experiment with new roles. Boxing notes cover Ray Long training for Johnny Nichols in Des Moines and Tendler versus Welling in Chicago. The rice blessing tradition is cited from Indian custom.
The Associated Press reports formation of a United States amateur hockey association linking Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Paul and Cleveland into a circuit. Also note Army balloon No 1 piloted by Lieut Richard E Thompson entered the international race and reported its descent near Charlotte Michigan.
The New York state boxing commission issued severe penalties to several fighters and associates for rule violations last week. Kid Herman and Knockout Lew Williams received indefinite suspensions, while Young John Reisler and Freddie Reese are suspended for 30 days. Kid Lewis faced a warning after canceling a Madison Square Garden engagement. The panel warned violators that rules will be enforced without bias, regardless of status.
The Babe Ruth interview reveals plans to buy a farm near Sudbury outside Boston after his baseball days, with no immediate interest in managing the Yankees. He discusses future farming duties, lifting mortgages, and a six month movie contract barrier.
Minnesota football players boost pace under Dr Williams as they prepare for Illinois with Oss sidelined by knee infection. Rubens recovery adds backfield power while McClintock, Capt Arnts en and Regnier push for roles. Nolan may replace Atwood at guard to add speed.
The Iowa conference once including Grinnell Cornell Coe Simpson Des Moines Highland Park Parsons Penn Iowa Wesleyan and others is collapsing after Grinnell withdrawal. Cornell and Coe may join a new midwest league while Penn Weselyan and Parsons already left for feasibility with freshmen playing rules. A meeting next week could formalize dissolution or reorganization among remaining members.
The Wa terloo Independent eleven meets the Dubuque Independents at Cedar River park next Sunday with a new lineup led by Captain Douglas Bragdon. The Dubuque team shows improvements with recent wins and a strong past record, while the Ames Independent eleven hosted a scoreless draw against them previously.
Peter P. Carney reports on Mrs. Ad Topperwein’s conviction that women should learn to shoot. She champions women’s participation in trapshooting, sharing safety first guidance and noting many can learn quickly with proper instruction.
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