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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1923
Page
7
Davis J Walsh profiles Luis Angel Firpo and the looming Dempsey title bout. Firpo's aging, dramatic persona contrasts with his ruthless power while Jack Dempsey radio-unchanged confidence signals a decisive clash to determine the heavyweight champion.
Hull defeats Richardson in the city tennis tournament as the favorite falls to an upset. Hull advances to face Dr. L. C. Tinonayorth to decide R. C. Mutchison's semifinal opponent.
Coach Ben J Miller, new athletic director at East High, brings nine years of experience across high schools in the Midwest. He plans a tough season with 12 new uniforms and a charging sled for training. Miller has built teams at York College and Huron, and expects a strong line despite inexperience. He notes a Cedar Rapids opener two weeks away and emphasizes scrimmage work to sharpen the squad.
The east coach said a $200 trip expense blocked a Hu ton game. Local fans funded the trip, and the team, initially behind 12 to 2, battled back to lead 17 to 16 at the end. The writer recalls a similar incident with Johnson at St Paul the following year.
Lineups for the all star Sunday school battle at League Park were announced this afternoon. East side will field Truak Herray Moon Becknear Robins Cutler Phieffer Heald Wils. West side lineup lists Sheridan Allen Lowe Coffin Hollister Cohrt Wilson Richardson Sindlinger Houghton. Klaus and Walcott to umpire.
A 1923 Q and A from Innis Brown and Sol Metzger discusses golf rules. It covers ball placement after recall, dropping rather than placing, and penalties in medal play for moving a opponent’s ball or position. Readers are invited to send questions with a stamped self addressed envelope for answers.
In a brief instructional note, Jeorge Duncan discusses stance and weight distribution during the swing. He urges a balanced posture with weight on the big toe and a solid base on the left foot, aiming for stability at the top of the swing to improve ball contact.
Josephus Knipp failed to land against refiring chin of Jack Thompson at Willford's baseball garden last night. Knipp trained for four days but fans jeered the display, while Ray White and Bob White clashed in lively rounds. Kid Collins and Glan Russell fought evenly, drawing mixed applause and warnings for slowness.
Waterloo sports night includes Weeden, ex Waterloo baseball manager, expected to helm a Waterloo pro football team being organized next week with three out of town offers. Harmon begins football practice at Quincy College, eight lettermen from last year report, and other veterans join.
Ralph Alexander and Fritz Knipp, Waterloo heavyweights, are matched for a 10 round bout at MV Park on Tuesday evening September 18. The bout was delayed from Labor Day and then Congress week due to venue issues. Alexander recently defeated Johnny Walker at Davenport, while Knipp beat Earl Blue at Des Moines, gaining state-wide ranking recognition. Kids Ray opens the card with opponent to be determined.
Gourier readers will receive full reports of the Boomysey Pirpe boxing match at New York City's Polo Grounds next Friday night. The Courier will broadcast every detail by bulletins seconds after they occur, with a megaphone for crowds outside the building. The bout begins at 9 p.m. EST (8 p.m. Waterloo time).
Doctors and lawyers here plan a charity baseball match next Saturday September 15 at the league park. Proceeds go to charity. Many players expect a fast, lively contest, with a keg of beer as the prize for the winning side.
United Press dispatch from Atlantic City notes that Guido Firpo, preparing to face Jack Dempsey, is being coached to boost mental readiness. Trainers Lavelle and camp stress repeated affirmations, constant corner guidance, and strategies to improve guard, pace, and aggression, with Firpo addressed as champion in his surroundings.
Miss La Rado of Chicago, claiming the women's world championship, will face Jim Hughes in a three round feature at Electric Park Wednesday evening. Waterloo’s Bob White battles Jack Akens of Alamosa in a six round main bout, with Floyd Vinson of Brandon and Bill Colon of Cedar Falls in a four round bout. The program opens with a two frame tilt featuring Kid Hoel and Grant Renard.
Q and A discussing umpire in chief reversal of a field umpire call and possible forfeiture, plus underhand pitching legality and a runner advancing on a wild throw. The piece instructs readers to write the author for guidance on baseball decisions and records.
In a tense day of baseball action Cincinnati split a doubleheader with St Louis 5 1 and 8 5 while New York slipped four games behind in the pennant race and Pittsburgh fell. Boston’s Howard Ebchmke no hits for a 4 0 win and Cy Williams hit his 34th homer leading Philadelphia over New York 10 6. Chicago beat St Louis 7 2 as Jeff Pfeffer trade rumors swirl. Detroit defeated Cleveland 11 9 in a six pitcher duel. Urban Shocker struggled as Chicago White Sox beat St Louis in the opener.
Coe football candidates wrapped up their first week of training at Camp Wapsley near Central City under Coach Moray L. Eby. Two full teams and six lettermen are practicing as regulars Midge Makeever and Alan Strong have yet to don pads. The squad aims to be one of the strongest from tackle to tackle with open dates and feature games set against Wisconsin Drake Knox Cornell. The Norhawks tied Lawrence for conference honors last year.
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