Hawks Face Six Games in Three Days to Boost Pole Position
The Waterloo Hawks schedule six games in three days to surge in the pennant race. They host Dubuque in a doubleheader today, then Marshalltown for two games Sunday and Monday. Rain and soggy fields threaten further delays as Dixon earns honors on Sunday and the team plans a two week barnstorming tour begins Tuesday with Gilkerson's Une jon Giants as first opponent. Archie Kelsey shines in the East, while Dutch White’s sale price to Danville signals a Three I league move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks
Dubuqua
Marshalltown
Dubuane
Burlington
Moline
Oluiwa
Tackers
Dixon
Gilkerson
Unejon Giants
Giants
Marlon
Hawk
Archie Kelsey
Waterloo Southpaw
Lynn
Mass
Kohawks prepare for opening game with heavy line
Cedar Rapids reports the Kohawks under coach Moray Eby plan a 175 pound line and 160 pound backfield for the Urbana season opener on Oct. 1. Key veterans Tullis Lamb and others return, with promising freshmen Graham Dumenil Pugh Schoppe set to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
University of Ulingis
Urbana
Ruppke
Kohawks
Moray Eby
Sheldon
Strong
Graham
Dumenil
Pugh
Schoppe
Zerrien
Golding
Patschike
Godfredson
Capt. Chase
Tullis
Smith and Sylvester
Jas
Tf. Lamb
Humorous Dispatches Mix Royal Mockery and Global Quips
Column sketches King George in mock headlines at Buckingham Palace and notes his fashion risks. Also features jokes about an alarm clock that makes tea, a Siberian town misplacement, and quirks from various worlds including Australia and Japan.
Brookins’ 23-Second Low Hurdles Record Accepted
Charley Brookins, famed Iowa hurdler, learned his 23 second low hurdles record set at the 1924 state collegiate meet in Ames has been officially accepted by the International Amateur Athletic Federation at its Hague meeting. Brookins previously held an American record at the 1924 AAU meeting in Pittsburgh. He expressed relief and optimism that the mark may stand for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
INSI
Charley Brookins
Iowa
Jow Wordler
Ames
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Hague
Brookins
Pittsburgh
Fimo
Dick Romer Signs Pro Football Contract With Chicago Tulls
Mason City Iowa September 4 Richard Dick Romer a three year star end at Mason City high school and later swing man at University of Town has joined professional football He signed to play this fall with Joe Sternaman Chicago Tulls of the American League He will report to Chicago on Friday September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
UPI
Richard
Dick) Romer
Mason City High
Stelar
University of Town Eleven
Romey
Joe Sternaman
Chicago Tulls
C. Pyle
Raney
Chicago
East High Gridmen Award Uniforms to 450 Players
East High athletic director MM. EB Makeever distributed uniforms to 450 Orange and Black football candidates last evening. Any players missing tonight will receive gear next Tuesday, the first practice day. Makeever, who plays baseball with the Charles City Colle gians this summer, returns to Waterloo Monday as practices begin. The first call goes out Tuesday with intensive drills the following week. The opener is against Oclwein High on September 24. Ten letter men and a strong group promise a successful grid season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makeever
East High
Makeover
Charles City Collngians
Waterloo
Swithh Oclwein High
Orange and Black
Collegians Beat House of David 8 to 3 in City Diamond
In Charles City Iowa on September 4 the Collegians defeated the House of David 8 to 3 at Lionfield. Bischoff and Brandon formed the local battery. A double header with Albert Lea is set for Monday forenoon and afternoon to celebrate Lesson day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Collegians
House of David
Lionfield
Bischoff and
Brandon
Albert Lea
Lion Field
Lion's Club
Dick Speer
Rollinger Tops Bourland In Glaggy Out Ring Battle
Former Waterloo boxer Low Rollinger defeated George Bourland before 3,900 fans at the baseball park in a ten round bout. Rollinger used body punches and a strong tenth round to secure the victory while Bourland's rough tactics drew warnings from Referee Fidler. The undercard featured Leo Genet stopping Curly Franks and several four round fights with Caddy Kelly and Johnny Fulton prevailing. The American Legion band provided entertainment around the fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low _Rollinger
Waterloo
Larney Lichtenstein
Lou
Larney
Rotlinger
George Bourland
Chicago
Beiay
Bourland
Fidler
Rollinger
Bollinger
Low
Gong
Marie Bourland
Leo Genet
Des Moines
Curly Franks
Cedar Rapids
Kayo
Lrelim
Caddy Kelly
Kid Lee
Mount Auburn
Johnny Fulton
Kid Roberts
Kid Villa
Harry
American Legion
Harry Sue
Standings and scores from major leagues and associations
Standings show Philadelphia leading American League with a 7 4 record while New York and Washington trail. National League scores include New York 17 Boston 3 and Chicago 7 St. Louis 2. American Association reports Toledo 3 Indianapolis 1 with several rain delays across leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
American Association
Toledo
Indianapolis
Lauvisville
Columbus
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
St. Joseph
Omaha
Des Moines
Denver
Lincoln
Mississippi Valley
Moline
Burlington
Waterloo
Rock Island
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
T. Louis
Cincinnati Ewe
Pittsburgh Ag
New York GL
Asanobee Anit
Louisville Ey Bay
Paul Ake
Columbus S
Wrateen Vengue
USA
Omahr
AGS
Wichita
Esterday
Sunnyside Club Plans Special Weekend Golf Events
Sunnyside Country Club announces a weekend program with a nine hole handicap tournament and a tourney against par on Sunday, a blind bogey event on Monday, and a 36 hole club championship match between Merle Stimson and S. Co. Kimm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside Country Club
Rob Elderton
Merle Stimson
S$. Co. Kimm
Rollinger to Meet Carpentier Here This October
Lou Rollinger, who defeated George Bourtand, will fight Georges Carpentier, heavyweight champion of France, in October here. Promoters praised last night’s crowd as proof a Rollinger Carpentier bout would pay out. Carpentier’s train arrival into Omaha caused him to miss connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Rollinger
George Bourtand
Chicago
Pesro
Georges Carpentier
France
Carpentier
Omaha
Thorely
Jimmy DeForrest
Dempsey
Jess Wizard
Coach Ingwersen Returns to Iowa After Long Trip
Coach Ingwersen and two other University of Iowa coaches came back to Iowa from Europe with Mrs Ingwersen after a Shenandoah Kiwanis tour. Williams ran a boys camp in Wisconsin and Vogel did auto tours and pro baseball work. The football eligibility of Nick Kutsch remains doubtful and university registrar Dorcas will release the facts within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
University of Towa
Burton A. Ingwersen
Rollie Williams
Otto Vorel
Ingwersen
Europe
Shenandoah Kiwanis
Williams
Red Arrow
Wisconsin
Vogel
Nick Kutsch
University
Dorcas
Three Waterloo Athletes Will Not Return to Teachers College
Three local youths from Waterloo will not return to Teachers College this year. Carl Arms Stuart Seidler and Don McDermott, all athletic lettermen, will take a year off to work before resuming their college studies. They were expected to star in Tutor sports this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Teachers Rolliece
Carl Arms
Stuart Seidler
Don McDermott
Teachers ‘College
Indians Rally Past Yanks as Cain, Grove Star
Indians topple the Yankees with strong hitting and key place changes. Hale, Mensel, Poole fueled the offense while Grove and Quinn held the line. Cochrane earned the win as Shawkey took the loss in a tight 1 run decision. Boston suffers a 13th straight defeat as Washington stays hot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
P. Pate
P - Hauser
Big
Grove
Pate
Philadelphia
Hale
Mensel
Poole
Ruth Fiies
Lamar
Dunes
Shawker
Jones
Shawkey
Cochrane
Wate Dineen York
George Murray
Red Sox
Senators
Goslin
Reeves
Washington
M McNeely
Rice
Gostin
Myer
le Vee
Crow T
Wee
Harris
Taylor
Marberry
Boston
Tobin
Philade Rigney
Ss — Jacobson
Delphia
At Yankees
Rosenthal
Lefty Grov
Shanere
Soette
Yankees
Crowder
Cleveland
J. Harris
Detroit
New York
Wiltie
Edy
Koenik
Mryer
Rigney
Gina Combs
Haney
Gehrig
Gaston
Wiltsehh
Welw
Shocker
Pokanee
Welzer
Um- Braxton
Vires
Fivans
Ormesby
Reuther
Braxton
McNeelyy
Bishop
Tee Cosiin
Wamlsganss
Turden
French
Tate
A & Lamar
Teeyrs
Simmons
Murray
Oole
Stgaloogs
Taxston
Ennike
Rt Arenes
Rigary
Jacobson
Bichop
Reran
Tadt
Hanes
Tase
Tagzeb
Ak Rs
Ruth
Homerun
Sim
Mons
Sacrifices
Ehmke
Meu- Shaner Haiser
Natal
Bengough
Shock
Resten
Moriarity
McGowan
Summar
Tuite
Dineen
Tebin
Myers
Harri Town
Helis
Zatiniser
Tad. Koenig
Teran
Ant
Paschal
Zanniser
Murray Combs
Oee
Tamdgren
Zahniser
Meuset
Nites
Orneby
Evans
Gehric
Lazzeri
Dugan
Ignes
Ati
Lamar, If Wees Hale
Asea Simmons
E Sigafoos
Ss Grove
Saeegeges Melzer
Naan
Entries to Close Sunday for County Golf Tournament
Qualifying rounds for the annual county golf tournament end Sunday at Byrnes Bark Golf Club. Qualifying scores may be turned in today or tomorrow to John Casey Byrnes pro. Waterloo notables Merle Stimson and Fred Melain will not compete. Phil leaves the field open and a classy fight for the Courier trophy is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes Bark Golf Club
John Casey
Byrnes Pro
Waterloo
Merle Stimson
Fred
Me €Lain
Phil
Central Gun Club to Stage Trapshoot at Gates Park
The Central Gun Club will sponsor a program shoot at Gates Park on Labor Day Monday starting at 10 a m. The meet features seven 20 third events with a jackrabbit system. Bim Castle of Charles City will cashier the shoot and all gunners are invited to compete with doubles optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Gun
Gates Park
Bim Castle
Charles City
Dempsey Tunney Fight Prep In Philadelphia and Atlantic City
Pennsylvania athletic commission studies referee and judges for the Dempsey Tunney bout with about 20 eligibles under review. Dempsey plans night workouts in Atlantic City to acclimate to lighting and combat tempo before the September 23 Philadelphia match. Gene Tunney faces eager challengers in Stroudsburg Speculator and Stroudsburg as towns vye to claim him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Uia
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg Wim
Jth
Gene
Greenwich Village
Marines
Mystery Woman and Companion Fail in Channel Swim Tri
Mystery swimmer Mona MacLaren and Florice Cary attempted to cross the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez to Folkestone but were forced ashore near Folkestone after seven miles. Dense fog and a racing tide hindered progress and several ships nearly collided with them. Unconfirmed rumors suggest MacLaren is a notable physician from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkestone
Eng
Mona MacLaren
Florice Cary
Gertrude Ederle
Millie Carson
New York
Vierkoetter
English
France
England
Miss Maclaren
Cary
Traer Prepares for Season Opener vs Marshalltown Seconds
Traer high school coach George Hicks announces a practice game against Marshalltown high second team set for September 18 in Traer. This contest marks the official opening of Traer’s football season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
George Hicks
Traer High School
Marshalltown High
West High Grid Coaches Focus On Players For Season
West High coaches Ram Sarff and C. C. Dunsmoor drill 33 hopefuls at Locust Street field as they select 11 to uphold the Old Rose against Greene on September 23. Veterans Floyd Olds William Pixtey Ortis Watson Donald Holt and Preston Sweitz look strong. others show promise as skull practice and conditioning begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A ‘Miller
Burton
Haselman
Graham
Beistls
Ralph Sarfft
Out of the Mags
Greene
Locust Street
Olis
Floyd Olds
William Pixtey
Ortis Watson
Donald Holt
Preston Sweitzie
Hardinger
Stu
Rausch
Jim Graham
Tom Moore
Robert
Tarpy
Sarff
C. c. Dunsmoor
Joe Sansotle
Glen Bovey
City Tennis Meet Opens With Final To Be Held At Hemsworth Courts
Entries closed at noon for the annual men's city championship tennis tournament which starts today and runs through next Saturday September 11. The Hutchison Hemsworth trophy will be awarded to the champion and is on display at Wallerley Springs Bank. Clay courts at SunnySide Country Club are available for early rounds, with finals at Dr. Hemsworth's courts. The entry fee is 1 and balls are furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Hemsworth
W. P. McCormick
Merle Brown
R. C
Hutchigan
Hutchison-Hemsworth
Wallerley Springs Bank
Berlenbach Hickey split ends long partnership in boxing world
The Berlenbach and Hickey team, inseparable since 1925, dissolves as Hickey buys out Tom Paul’s management contract for 40000 dollars. Frank Churchill confirms Sept 36 title bout plans with Carl Duan as junior lightweight champion. Various bouts and regional notes follow from New York Cedar Rapids and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlenbach
Hickey
Dian
Tom’’ Paul
Forlach
Monte Mann
Nebraska
Ted Morgan
Seattle
Madison Square Barden
Carl Duan
Belden Fill
San Francisco
Cal
Jlimmy Delaney
St. Paul
Ernie Owens
Los Angeles
Toby Irvin
Eddie Anderson
Arnold Ryan
National Guard
Eddie O'Dowd
Columbus
Murray Layton
West New York
S. J
Micky Lewis
Gobby Woigst
Atlantic City
Syracuse
N. Y
George Courtney
Frank Moody
Great Britain
Roth
Tomato
Tackle Johnson
Toronto
Canada
Vic Foley
Vancouver
Amit Thay J
Toledo
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Verdi
Joe Moore
Derrott
Philshin
Toledy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doani
George McManus
West Virginia
Ler Rae
Diac
Comat Epitam
Wat
Charleston
Cee Eleven
Long
the King
George
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
London
AJ M. Low
Oolala
Siberia
States
EB. M. Bo
Jddu Krishnamurti
Coolidge
Marcy Qo Minn
Dunh
Dick Romey Wit
George Gourlans
Glaggy
Genet
Cully Franks
Sunnyside Club
Tygers
Cain
George Able
Babe
Homer
Red Ss
Myerabe
George Hle
Detroit Tigers
Seri Uble
Ablewise
Indians
Whitehill
Holloway
Burns
L. Sewell
Jamieson
Lutzke
J. Sewell
Cee Manush
Awingo
Wi Wees
Q Hellmann
Res Gehringer
O'Rourke
Tavener
Bassler
Iy Manion
Whitebitt
Spurgeon
Speaker
Summart L. Sewell
Uhle
J. Sewell Lutzke
Lutske
Whitehinl
Geisel
Connolly
Rowland
Central Gun Club
Dempsey Eases UP
Channel Swim
Fotherill
Tigers
Mamush
Ine Ruth
Ata Burns
BOS
Hargrave
Reds
Christien
Smith
Pines
Ata Steph'son
Cubs
Gran'am
Pirates
West High Grid
Olds
Holt
Sweitzer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!