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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1929
Page
6
Chicago Sept 14 Phillies stop Cubs clinch bid with 7 6 win in Chicago. Hornsby belted his ninth homer in the ninth to spark the rally as Willoughby, Blake, Elliott and Collins pitched for Philadelphia.
Sioux City heavyweight Griffith defeated Ludwig Haymann last Thursday and will fight George Coprke in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium on Sept 20. Promoter Padly Harney also seeks to arrange further fights including an Onoke meeting in November with Paulina Uzetidun.
fragmented OCR reports baseball stats across American and National Leagues. It lists players such as Hornaby Cant and Wisen Cubs, homer totals for Ruth and Simmons, and team outcomes with Athletics and Cubs noted as victors in various unspecified games.
New York youths Johnny Goodman and Walter Kozak, both firsttime entrants who never voted, burst onto the scene by upsetting favorites in major events. Goodman drove from Winged Foot to Pebble Beach success, while Kozak, then an North Hills assistant, stunned Sarazen and Turnesa with an aluminum putter as he chased the national open title.
William T. Hornaday, noted naturalist and conservation leader, issues a dramatic plea to American sportsmen from Stamford Connecticut. He warns that wild life is near collapse unless a strong program reduces open seasons and bag limits for waterfowl and other game. He cites state reductions in waterfowl limits and urges Congress to enforce stricter limits and shorter seasons to prevent further loss of game birds and fish. The appeal stresses urgent action now or risk permanent damage to hunting and conservation efforts.
Cedar Rapids 1a Sept 14 Ed Hines star quarterback will not return this year at Coe college after a new eligibility rule and veterans out of the game The loss weakens Coe football hopes as Hines was regarded as a top Midwest Conference player Ace Hudkins vs Joe Anderson Covington bout set for September 24 in Los Angeles
Sol Metzger analyzes Tolley’s long drive technique with emphasis on stance balance rhythm and controlled swing. He outlines grip rhythm body rotation and wrist action that produce power then invites readers to request a illustrated leaflet on the art of driving.
Venler Sept 14 The new host Miss America V owned by Ger Wood of Detroit driven by Philip Wood completed four laps at the measured mile in the last game of 45 4 5 seconds here today.
Graceland college in Lamoni plots a rebuilding season with five guards, a center and a tackle from 1928 veterans plus yearlings. Captain Edward Travers of Boston leads the backfield. Oct 5 opener vs Iowa Wesleyan follows a slate including Chillicothe Business College and Missouri Wesleyan. Harvard-educated Travers touted as a top back in years. Pennsylvania centers on Harry Warren as heir to Leon Westgate, while Minnesota reports coach Sig Harris leaving after four seasons to pursue other duties.
Bill Wrigley poured money into the Cubs after buying in 1966, funding a new park, sod, players, and leadership. He backed William Veeck as president and Joe McCarthy as manager, turning losses into a pennant push as he built a vast fortune from chewing gum and Catalina Island.
Ai De Marte and Sonia, golf pros, back a movement to enlarge the standard golf cup to all inches in diameter arguing increased emphasis on putting. Duffer enthusiasts say larger cups would level the field between casual players and experts while some claim improved clubs would benefit the sport.
Los Angeles reported Sept 14 that Augie Walsh a right handed pitcher for the Dodgers has been sold to the Chicago Cubs for a price of 20000 dollars. The move was learned today in Los Angeles and confirms the Cubs acquisition.
Toledo school board announced the purchase of land adjoining the high school to build an athletic field. The tract, including the J. L. Lupton and N. W. Morton homesteads, cost 5200. Field work to begin next summer with readiness planned for fall 1936, part of ground to be used for a park with clubs and school board cooperation. Buildings on the site will be torn down and sold to defray costs. The field will sit on the town’s highest point.
Philadelphia sep 14 Simmons homered for his thirtieth of the season to lift the Athletics over the White Sox. Ed Welsh yielded six hits with four going for extra bases while Ehmke pitched well before being relieved. The Athletics trail the pennant by two games as the box score shows Simmons and Boley with key hits and home runs in a 3 2 game, with Bish op and Shires also contributing.
Cameron Victor ia Park defeats Stub Cranaway in a six round feature at Electric Park with two early knockdowns and steady control. Waterloo’s Cameron shows marked improvement after a year away, avenging a prior loss. Other quick finishes include Barney Jordan stopping Jack Horrigan in one, Dynamite Dunn halting Bob Oker in one, and Eddie Anderson beating Al Truman in four. Lamb and Palmer draw in a local four rounder.
Mrs Myrtie Huddleston, 31, widow of Mattoon Wisconsin, gave up her English Channel crossing after 21 hours 13 minutes, seven miles from Cape Gris-Nez France. She entered at 9 43 a m Friday and withdrew due to tides while not exhausted, was taken to Dover aboard the tug Lamorine with her trainer watching progress. Also noted Northwestern football captain Holmer will stay as assistant coach instead of turning pro.
Sioux City reporting Paw Bearcat Wright of Omaha defeated Seal Harris of Chicago in the 10 round main event of a boxing show last night. Wright, a noted heavyweight, earned the decision in front of local fight fans.
A group of farmers from Washburn and Waterloo issues a strict trespass and hunting prohibition. They warn enforcement and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law for violations on listed farms and routes. The notice names numerous residents and addresses in Washburn, Waterloo, and nearby routes.
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