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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
1
Des Moines bowlers met last night with Dick Bros team leading several state rivals. The squad will enter the Midwest tournament in Kansas City and also compete in Toledo, aiming to strengthen standings among top teams in the region.
Waterloo defeats Des Moines Dick Bros team 3 1 in four sets by 579 pins amid the grand opening of the Jackman alleys. Des Moines led early with 794 to 742, Waterloo surged in set two and three, final totals 3788 to 3209. A Dubuque match is planned in about two weeks.
In New York 81 year old WLC Kelly signaled no decision on a successor to heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and instead hired Dan McKettrick, Toc Jeannette’s manager, to arrange five bouts in Australia, with the first contest slated for soon.
Morningside College football aims for its best effort of the season against Ames after a brilliant win over Creighton. The Methodists boast a strong, injury-free squad, with Weatherby possibly the only exception, and a large turnout plans to travel to Ames for the crucial game.
A hearing for Jack Johnson on abduction charges was postponed after his appearance in court. The delay followed earlier state actions and the absence of witnesses as federal authorities continued examination into related matters.
Berlin to Oct Mac era report notes the American airship Vele sam, piloted by WH EK Honeywell, setting a new record at Cap Cardon Bennet area on the Dvina river near Moscow, beating a French balloon Ticardle. The French Bearn, piloted by G Thanchet, landed elsewhere and the aviator was arrested.
Chicago Oct 31 A football play by Lambert of Wabash against Notre Dame draws praise and scrutiny as an incomplete forward pass tactic. The quarterback repeatedly used a punt formation to lure defenders, then threw short from behind the line, forcing the ball back to the previous down with a penalty. Critics call for rule changes to prevent such plays and to curb forward passes thrown near or behind the line of scrimmage.
The passage praises Lambert for a clever third down technique that used out of bounds placements to gain yardage. It argues such plays disrupt the spirit of football and suggests legislation to penalize or discourage throwing the ball out of bounds to create unintended gains.
Drake football held another long practice in Des Moines with regulars scrimmaging the Bullpups and scrubs. Several backs and wings rotated, Welch remains doubtful, and a reconstructed backfield showed promise. The Bullpups scheduled another session as Drake prepares for Washington University.
Marquis F Horr, Purdue University football coach, was summarily dismissed at a special Purdue A A board meeting. The decision surprised students as the team had been losing. Moll remains in charge of the squad. Horr previously played at Syracuse and Northwestern before joining Purdue for three seasons.
London December 31. A permanent iceberg lookout ship in mid Atlantic is proposed as a sequel to the Titanic inquiry. The vessel would cruise Atlantic travel lanes, warn ships with powerful wires, and report drifting ice and derelicts. Estimated displacement about 2000 tons, length 250 feet, beam 32 feet, draft inches, speed 10 knots, coal 12 tons per 24 hours, with extensive telegraph equipment. Board officials believe mid Atlantic stationing would greatly improve sea safety.
Tursey makes oath that he is connected with J. Caengr and Co, claiming firm will pay one hundred dollars for each cost that cannot be cured by the suitable remedy. The affidavit is sworn December 1886 before A. W. Gleason. Also references Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Iowa City Oct 01 Coach Hawley reshuffled the Hawkeyes after injuries and weak play. Meloy and Van Meter moved into quarterback and right end roles, replacing Curry and Parsons who were sent to the second team. Buckley and Gunderson added weighty options on the line while aiming for Indiana by Nov 9.
Mr. Emmons Johnson offers prizes to West High students to boost American history study. First place receives Rhode's Histories set valued above 17.59, second $10 in cash or books, third $5. The total prize value exceeds $30, reflecting his long interest in history and good citizenship. This generosity encourages pupils and teachers alike.
The Waterloo Judge No. 328 Moose lodge plans an 8 o'clock smok er in the A. O. U. W. hall with the drill team staging initiations for fifty five candidates under Cyclone Curtis. A grand military ball follows Friday night in the Armory with visitors from Cedar Rapids and Dubuque expected. G. E A. Rummage Sale announced for Engineers' hall November 1 and 2.
An old time patent medicine advertises GETS-IT as a safe corn bunion callous or wart remover. It claims rapid action with two applications, priced at 26 cents a bottle and available through KB Lawrence Co and Waterloo retailers Halden Floyd Joder Son CG 7 MU Jer 278 W 4th St and Blow Schuneman.
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