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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1915
Page
7
Cedar Falls reported the State Teachers college defeated Upper Iowa decisively as Hersey and Schmitt scored all touchdowns for the teachers with Whitford converting every score. Fifteen thousand spectators witnessed the home victory in a game dominated by steady teachers offense and fast end runs.
A 1905 survey shows smaller colleges increasingly challenge big programs. Vanderbilt Colgate and Washington and Lee lead with clean sheets, while Yale Harvard Penn and others suffer defeats. The article traces tactics, rule changes, and midseason standings through October 23, listing games played won and lost and points for and against by top elevens.
Lincoln Nebraska October 30 Joe Stecher the Dodge county Nebraska heavyweight retained his world title by defeating Gus Schoenlein Americus of Baltimore in straight falls The first fall lasted 6 minutes 28 seconds and the second 2 minutes 33 seconds Stecher used the scissors hold both times Schoenlein was largely on the defensive and never near a decisive advantage.
New York October item reports on a players chosen all star baseball team as selected by big leaguers. Notable picks include Cobb Speaker Collins Schalk Sisler and Mathewson’s omission among pitchers. The piece highlights varied selections and praise for players like Shotten Maisel and Merkell as valued stars.
The University of Wisconsin under Coach W J Juneau has not lost a game this season. They beat Lawrence 2 to 0 and followed with a 21 to 0 victory over Ohio State. After a 28 to 3 win at Purdue, the squad has piled 216 points against opponents. Minnesota and Chicago loom, but Juneau is confident in pursuit of the conference crown.
Manager Eddie Brennan plans for a strong Waterloo club in the 1916 Central Association season. He has signed two outfielders Roy Neusel and Valentine Ritzheimer from St. Louis and East St. Louis respectively, and seeks two pitchers a catcher and two infielders. Veteran arms include George Gackett Oscar Heuser Bill Whaley Tom Drohan and Jack Ross. Infielders Tex Sheldon Buster Brown Lee Fairchilds and Charley Merker named. Creamy Masters disputed by Waterloo and Muscatine. Outfield options include Jack Hill George Orme and Tony Martini with Leo Hart suspended.
A series of firearm queries and answers covers Colt .45 and .38 Auto ballistics, recoil, and best long range pistols and revolvers. The Adviser notes NRA membership for Krag rifles, comments on New Britain powers, and details on barrel length effects, choke, and accuracy across pistols, revolvers, and shotguns.
Sion is an outfielder and pitcher. Will report later. Local elite will not report early next season due to rainy weather. Training season will be shorter with fewer games and a smaller squad. Manager Brennan assesses strength and expects few extra men to report. Brennan is recovering his throwing arm while playing with teams led by Dob Connery, Cardinals scout. Exhibition games have been held in and around St. Louis. The list includes both major and minor league athletes.
An old advert promotes a five cent mail-in trial package from Foley & Co. Chicago including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Also mentions a Saturday chicken pie supper with good music and dancing at the Elks' hall.
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