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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1925

Page

8

Iowa and Ames Teams Face Title Chances This Season

Des Moines, Oct 27 AP Two football teams in the state may win conference titles this season. Iowa’s Town team appears best to go undefeated with games against Wabash, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan looming. Ames and Iowa State also have a shot in the Valley with Missouri, Grinnell, Drake and Kansas Aggies ahead, while captains and backs on both squads eye all conference honors.

Des Moines Ost Ohio State University of Town Hawkeras Minnesota Wisconsin Burt Ingwersen Indiana Iowa Purdue Michigan Badgers Notre Dame Northwestern Wolverines Hawkeyes Ames Valley Pwwers Iowa State College Washington University Willaman Rer Missouri Grinnell Drake Kansas Aggies Iowa State Jas Washington Oklahoma University Kansas University Cyclones Capt Griffen Romey Abend Nelson Fry Kutsch

World Series Bets Covered by Bogus Checks

Pittsburgh police report a wave of complaints from bettors who used bogus certified checks after backing the Pirates. Victims include a former boxer who lost 250. Theatrical manager paid 5000 without wins, others risked 30 to 500. Police estimate up to 100000 in fake payments. Detective Chief John Barry notes winnings cannot be collected and warns the public.

Pittsburgh Ang John Barry Iazmurh wmbHag

Duel Between Kutsch and Marek Proved Dud

Fragmentary article notes a duel between Kutsch and Marek with unclear outcome. The grainy text mentions Sioux City and Catumbu but provides no verifiable details or results.

Kutsch Marek

Tutor coach appears as witness at Peoria

The tutor coach testifies in Peoria as part of the theft case trial unfolds with key witness statements and expected verdict.

Peoria

Snow and Storm Echo In Dreamlike Rural Scene

A fragmented account describes snowfall turning landscape into a quilt like scene while urban chaos emerges with thefts, injuries, and jail incidents. The text blends weather imagery with stray crime notes and personal rumors, ending with a wary tone about ongoing winter conditions.

Indiana Rides Conference Challenge to Start Season Unbeaten

Bloomington reports Indiana’s squad healthy after the Miami game as they prepare to face Northwestern and Wisconsin while eyeing a conference slate with no losses. Coach Phelan tunes defense. Nick Kutsch returns, while Notre Dame and Ohio State also feature in weeklong practice notes and injury updates.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Miami Northwestern

Orange and Rose Elevens Face Fast Competition This Weekend

East High plays Decorah high on Saturday while West High travels to Marshalltown in a bid to challenge the state champion hopes of the undefeated Marshalltown squad. Marshalltown keys to the city remain with Loach Dickenson and the Warriors as West High focuses on healing and lineup shuffles for the tough game.

East High Decorah High West High Marshalltown Marshallites North Des Moines Loach Dickenson Warriors Marshall County West Mason City Olds Hardinger Path Ealy Sart Wood Flag Sansone Hult Chishelm Burgess Benser Putney Graham Rust Haselman Wrest High Capt Beistle East Strugete Altho Decorah Iortherners Fayette Luther College Decorah Waterloo

Babe Ruth Confesses to Losses and Foolishness in Interview

Mae York of Ohio reports Babe Ruth telling Col a Weekly he has lost about 230000 dollars and 125000 in gambling related business failures. He says he has paid lawyers and will receive 500 dollars a month from a dowoment poller starting at age 45.

Mae York Babe Ruth Joe Winkworth Cola Weekly Ous Tinghru Femerun Kink Howe

Noted pacing stallion reported dead at 35

A horse named Noted pacing stallion, aged 35, is reported dead. The event appears in local horse racing notes with mentions of owners and stables, referencing Des Moines and related racing terminology in unclear text.

Griffen Builds Iowa Center From Fat to Fortitude

Harold W. Griffen, captain of the 1925 Iowa Hawkeyes, weighed 235 pounds last year and improved to 240 pounds. Since becoming captain he has transformed into a fast, strengthful center capable of passing to backs, with four games left in his college career and a final home appearance likely against Wisconsin.

Harold W. Griffen Hawkeye Griffen Iowa Wisconsin Badgers

Hawks Face Wabash In Hard Conference Tilt Saturday

Iowa City report notes Coach Ingwersen’s team won two tough conference games and plans no lineup changes for the Wabash clash. Hawkeyes’ Kutsch may substitute if needed, while Dauber and Schirmer anchor the backfield and the line blocks well against Ohio State’s power.

Iowa City Ingwersen Altha Iowa Wabash Dark Horse Eleven Jugversen Wisconsin Indircat Fry Kutsch Hawkeyes Gold Dust Twins Wes Nick Waibash Hawk Buckeye Dauber Schirmer Horan

Philadelphia boxers and fighters compete in mixed results

A garbled boxing round up lists several bouts and outcomes across cities including Philadelphia, Chile, Utica, and Britain with draws, knockouts, and disputed decisions. Names and places are partially legible, mentioning Moran, Conroy, McGovern, Graham, and Robinson along with several unclear matchups and venues.

Philadelphia Ad Stone Wainte Momero Horns Chile Leh Gates Philadelphi Britain Luke Can Fufimio Saiter Pact Utica Drafys Tomms Ryan Melt Mident Moran Mike Conroy Eddie McGovern Sante Bobby Falo Young Graham I J Frank Mews Tad Homer Robinson Pitts Tryine Fer Friedman Phila Jeht Tommy New York le Ar Jack Civle Pitteburen Dantamweright Deelston Feow Oe Ce

Unbeaten Tigers and Cyclones Win Again in Missouri Valley

The Cyclones and Tigers remain top in the Missouri Valley after victories. Iowa State defeated Drake 7 6 while the Tigers beat Kansas by 3 0. Regarded as a turning point, the Cyclones prepare for the big Iowa State Missouri tilt at Columbia as homecoming crowds are expected to be large.

Antes Cyclones Tigers Missouri Valley Alissouri Kansas Aleies Iowa State Columbia Crclone-Missouri Pikers Washington Sam Willaman Cea Tha Las Drake Pioneers Drake-Grinnell Altho Bulldogs Mike Hyland Grinnell Nebraska Kansas Aggies Oklahoma Cornhuskers Jayhawns Huskers Sneil Drake J. Behm Jahnnie Behm Moran Seond Norton Rem Cory Cyclon Spears Jackson Missouri Mack Kansas Aggies

High-Low Spots in Sports World

The item surveys boxing and football activity with names such as Fidel Labarba, Fremie Jarvis, Keenan, and Tiger Flowers. It mentions Labarba defending a flyweight title, Jarvis facing a potential Nov 14 bout in the United States, and Keenan as a 320-pound right guard. References to Tex Rickard and pending matchups against Harry Gro and Mickey Walker appear amid varied sports notes.

Associated Press Fidel Labarba Genacio California Fmmie Jarvis Ingland Labarba

Weekend Iowa High School and College Games Schedule

A readable schedule lists Friday and Saturday games across Iowa and nearby colleges. Matchups include Drake at Kansas, Coe at Beloit, Graceland versus Wisconsin Miners, and state schools such as Charles City at Mason City, Decorah at Waterloo, and Des Moines area teams. The list mixes high school, junior college, and college contests with many town and school pairings.

Penn Wartburg Ella- Worth Western Union Pabor Glenwood Shenandoah Guthrie Center Stuart Lenox Massena Tabor Hamburg Cole Mitchellville Woodbine Logan Dows Eldora Rock Rapids Milt Linn Grove Paullina Sheldon Sibley Bagley Manning College Drake Kansas Joes Sfames A Morningside Funes Bo Assouri Wabash College Towa Valparaiso Columbia Sampson Parsons Cornel Ay Knox Coe Beloit Cyantrak Ue Graceland Wisconsin Miners Se Ambrose Town Wesleyan Upper Town Schéeo Charles City Mason City Algona Mumbotat Carroll Sue City Sigourney North Washington Betelwein Payette Burlington Mount Pleasant Keokuk Centerville Spencer Storm Lake Columbus Junction Muscatine Osceola Mount aAyr State Center Cedar Rapids Harrisburg Eagle Grove Webster City Veet Union Cresco Fumboldt Denison Connail Burts Indianola Ames Russell Chariton Town Falls Hampton Red Oak Creston le Mars Tha Grov Sutherland Sanborn Reinbeck Greene Morning Sun Fort Madison Osage Waverly Orth Des Moines Davenport Des Moines Lincoln Des Blaines Roosevelt Ottumwa Des Moines Catholic Academy Knoxville Decorah Waterloo Eas Waterloo West High Marshalltown Nelish. Td

Proper Forward Pass Technique Emphasized

The article stresses elevating the forward pass point of release to allow arc throws and longer passes. It warns that a flat angled ball is easily intercepted and drops quickly, reaching only short distances beyond scrimmage. The illustration shows the correct method.

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Wills Beats Johnson in Short Heavyweight Bout

Harry Wills defeated Floyd Johnson in one round before about ten thousand fans at Newark armory. Johnson, praised as tough, remained on his feet after a left to the stomach and a rights to the head, but a towel was tossed in as the bout ended two minutes into the first round. Johnson was later deemed punch drunk by a state boxing official.

Newark N. J Harry Wills Floyd Johnson First Regiment Armory Welch Iowa Johnson Jack Dempsey State Boxing Commission Wills

Big Ten Teams Face Stiff Tests This Week

Chicago reports stage fears Purdue and Wisconsin clash as Michigan and Notre Dame push for strength. Minnesota eyeing Wisconsin showdown without Conrad Cooper, while Northwestern and Indiana prep with injuries and helmeted play amid rough weather and shifting lineups.

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