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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1926

Page

7

Ring Battle Promises Evening of boxing in Waterloo

Lou Rollinger of Waterloo and George Bourland of Chicago headline a 38 round boxing program at the baseball park tonight, weather permitting. The American Legion band will play between rounds, gates open 7:20, tickets 50 cents, with a strong supporting card and potential venue switch to Waterloo theatre if rain falls by 7:22.

Lou Roltinger Waterloo George Bourland Chicago Baseball Park American Legion Waterloo Theatre Bourland Flash Ernest Summerell Summerell Jack Johnson Joe Gans Des Moles Borapper Bourlang Andire Larney Lichtenstein Bollinger Georges .Carpentier

Windstorm Wrecks Tents and Fence Near Manchester

A violent windstorm and heavy rain hit northern and eastern Manchester early Thursday. Tents at the fair grounds were torn down and pageant scaffolding damaged. Telecommunication poles along primary No.5 were broken, interrupting service until repairs. A cow was blown through a barbed wire fence at the Francis Dunham farm, with no other major damage reported.

Manchester Fair Bell ‘Elephone Company

Slugging Rock Island Duo Nears Sale Amid League Buzz

The Hawk's Nest Denver reports Western league talks between Cole of Denver and Rock Island officials over selling Star southpaw Shanklin and right-hander Bryant. Emmet Dorsey, last year’s Rock Island outfielder, has moved to Ashville for surgery, while Davenport hosts the Caseys in a post season clash.

Denver. Cole Rock Island Shanklin Bryant Star Emmet Dorsey Ashville SN. C Chicago Dorsey Ashsie Preston Gray Marine Dispatch Grey Chalers Joreens Farr Burlington Huffman Heeandhase Parente Clarke Waterloo Rack T Attelic Rieck Isenterfeld Chirps Maline Worth

Umpire Spats and Boxing Results Highlight Midwest Card

The column notes players arguing with umpires after being called out, citing temper and exit strategies. It also reports Rich erson leaving for Chicago to join the Chi capo Bulls, and Sam Whitman receiving a contract offer. Boxing results include Pearla and Saburba’s victory, with multiple bouts across New York Cleveland Youngstown Pasadena and Council Bluffs shows.

University of Sassouri Chicapo Bulls Richerson Chicago Sam Whitman Pearla Ui—Fidel Labarba Paul Milnar St. Paul Saburba Reddy O'Hara Youngstown Pinkey Mitchell Milwaukee Georgie Levine Brooklyn Jimmy Jones Sailor Friedman Johnny Houl Stoppen Spencer Taylor New York Pasadena Cal Dackle Pletds Ashmore Los Angeles Council Bluffa Iowa

Suggs Outpoints Graham in New York Bout

New York bantamweight Suggs outpoints Bushy Graham in a tough clash as Graham absorbs punishment but Suggs staves off a KO. Army support for Dempsey reaches his New Jersey camp with best wishes for the Tunney fight. Salt Lake City report notes heavyweights and long first fall time.

New York Chick Suggs New England Bushy Graham Uetlen N.Y Graham Suggs Atlantic City N. J Dempsey Patrick O'Weill Gene Tunney Clute Salt Lake City Utah Howard Canton Lowe Proppler Wallace Dugerd Mont Clair Jerome Travers Upper Mont Clair Country Club Kansas City Hoss Richerson

Charles City High Gridders Set Start of Fall Practice

Charles City Ia September 32 special The local high school football squad begins practice Monday with light workouts and equipment issue Missing several top players returning linemen remain The team faces a very tough schedule with conference foes strong and non conference opponents East and West Waterloo and Emmetsburg on the slate Schedule includes Nashua New Hampton Decorah Emmetsburg Cresco Waterloo West High Waterloo East High Osage Thanksgiving game in Osage

Charles City

Walker and Peosta Battle in Muddy Delware County Game

Walker defeats Peosta 2 to 0 at the Manchester fair in a fast ball contest. Stodola and Hesner pitched for Walker while Bowman and Smith worked for Peosta amid muddy diamonds and strong defensive plays.

Walker Peosta Manchester Fair Manchester Delaware County Fair Stodola Hesner Bowman Smith Durfse Klavengee Clark Thenhaus Klavenger Schuler Hester Stodolla Breitback Engel Atkins Ryan Roache Bailey Durfee Thenkills Avenger Winn Stadola Peasta aAtkins McDonough Hochberger

Delaware County Fair Hit Hard by Rain

Despite threatening skies and heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday morning, attendance at the Delaware county fair remained strong. Free acts impressed crowds with new performances, including The Australian Waltes, while Claude R Potter’s address drew a packed grandstand and the Pageant of Progress entertained hundreds.

Manchester Delaware County Waltes Montreal Canada Harry Snodgrass Claude R- Poyter

Controversy Over Indians as Superior Woodsmen Sparks Debate

A Canadian publication debates whether Cree Indians excel white men in forest skills. The author argues Indians show great canoe handling and woodcraft in the past, but modern Indians lack stamina, rely on government support, and are weaker today than white men.

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FourYearOld Thrilled by Runningboard Ride

Gwendolyn Newton four, daughter of Mrs H W Newton of Charter City Ia, rode on the running board of an auto during a country excursion. Neighbors spotted her escape from the yard, and her uncle Dale Newton retrieved the car after overtaking the pursuing vehicle. She described the ride as sensational and unafraid.

Charter City Gwendolyn Newton Mgr H. W. Newton Floyd Newton Yard Gwendolyn Dale Newton Newton

Healthiest Boy Is Milk Driver at State Fair

Van Kinney of Davis county is declared healthiest farm boy for the dairy state fair contest crediting milk and farm work for health. Alberta Hoppe, 15, wins healthiest farm girl from 70 girls near Cedar Rapids, noted for no cosmetics, no dancing, and no interest in boy friends.

Des Moines Vanson A. J. Kinney Davis County Channer Movic Alberta Hoppe Myra F. A. Hoppe Cedar Rapids Alberta

Baldwin Fireman Since 1906 Suspended Indefinitely

Ross Baldwin, a Chick Ray Tiller era fireman with service beginning in 1906, was indefinitely suspended for improper conduct. He joined as an extra in 1906 and advanced through ranks before a 1924 demotion from captain to fireman. The order, effective September, was announced to Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts by Chief Tiller.

Ross Baldwin Fre Chick Ray Tiller Glenn A. Tibbitts Sapti Baldwin Fire Department Leutenant Rantk

Mike Martins Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches

Local druggists offer a liniment promoted by Mike Martin, a famed baseball trainer. The ad claims rapid healing for back pain, rheumatic aches, neuralgia, and injuries, endorsed by Big League stars and teams, with nationwide distribution through drug stores at a low price.

Mike Martin Promotes Athletic Lumiment For Pain Relief

Mike Martin, longtime trainer for the Washington Baseball Club, promotes his own lumiment used by athletes for pains and stiffness. He claims forty years of work with players, colleges, and trainers back his formula, offers refunds if results aren’t seen, and urges readers to buy bottles at local drugstores with pricing in a column.

Mike Martin Ball Park Huag Sery Palm Cncern Washington Ball Club

Walter Johnson Praises Mike Martins Liniment

Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson endorses Mike Martins Liniment as the best remedy for a pitcher's arm and stiff muscles. He notes that all players he knows in the game use it and signs his support as a Washington Baseball Team pitcher.

Mike Martin Walter Johnson Washington

Tyrus Cobb Credits Mike Martin’s Tintment for Recovery

Ty Cobb credits Mike Martin’s tintment for a rapid knee recovery after a serious injury during a recent season. Cobb states the treatment made it possible for him to return to play and signs as manager of the Detroit Tigers.

Miks Martin Mike Martin Tyrus R. Cobb eDtrole Tigers

Mike Martins Liniment Ad Offers Bottles by Mail

An old classified note offers Mike Martins Liniment with requests for payment by cash money order or stamps. Addressed to Mike Martin at Pater Ball Park Washington, it details ordering and payment method.

Mike Martin Pater Ball Park Washington

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