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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1925

Page

8

Waterloo High Grid Prospects In 1920 Season

Waterloo high school football camps report strong depth as West High trains 86 players across eight squads while East High eyes stars like Elmer Diekmann and captain Frank Snyder. Coach Johnny Heldt prepares for Tracr opener. Rockne cites optimism yet warns of rugged Big Ten battles with Grange possibly shifting to punter and Illinois eyeing Grange as a punt option.

Waterloo West High Relph Sarnt Sarit Held West High School Rockne Backfeld West .High Bud Rose East High Ineup Johnny Heldt Tracr Rose Elmer Diekmann Frank Snyder Midge Chicago Midwest Knute Rockne Notre Dame Rockie Wilce Ohio State Grange Illinois Red” Grange Department of Britton Minnesota Neil Hyde Ingwersen Iowa Hawks Crary West Point Lambert Navi Grinnell Grinnell Ia OL Scharnweber Owill Drake Armstrong Des Moines Willard Armstrong Salem

Iowa University to host international track field championships

Iowa City plans a year ahead event under University auspices featuring Western Association of Universities championships in track and field wrestling and swimming. Amateur athletes from Iowa North and South Dakota Nebraska may compete with champions in 18 track and field events and seven wrestling weight classes decided. Men’s swimming includes 50 and 100 yard free styles and back stroke and breast stroke. Women’s swimming features 50 yard free style.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa North South Dakeels Nebraska Hawkeye Tank

Yellowstone Boundary Extension Considered to Include Tetons

The boundary adjustment committee for national parks and forests, appointed by the President, recommends Congress extend Yellowstone park to include the Tetons and upper Jackson Hole. The plan, long advocated, would add scenic value beyond current boundaries save for the Yellowstone Canyon. Also included is brief notes on fishing lore and Mrs Medill McCormick visiting Jacksons Hole, buying a 160 acre ranch on the lake’s east shore, and her two week pack train over the continental divide.

National Parks National Forests Outdoor Recreation Conference Congress Yellowstone Park Teton Mountains Jackson's Hole Yellowstone River New Lake McCormick Medill McCormick Senator McCormick Jackson’s Hole Gros Veuire

Helen Wills Awarded Phi Beta Kappa Key

Helen Wills, national tennis champion and UC Berkeley junior, elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Officials say her two year record at the university merits immediate honors, skipping senior year. She studies in the College of Letters and Science, majoring in art, despite daily tennis practice.

Berkeley Cal Helen Wills Universityf California Phi Beta Kappea Miss Wills College of Testers and Sciences

Yahn KOed by Lage in third round boxing bout

Harry Yahn , facing Glen Lage, was stopped by technical knockout in the third round of a six round windup at Effectric park before about 2000 fans. A right hook felled Yahn and a towel signal of surrender followed as the ringside corners acted.

Harry Yahn Glen Lage Effectric Park Yahn Mila Milton Kid Lee Art Francis Cedar Falls

Giants Grip National Pennant Chase Nears Reds Rerun

New York Giants gain ground as Pirates beat Brooklyn, keeping second place within reach of Cincinnati. Meusel drives in two in the third, Nehf limits the Reds to one run as Brooklyn's slide widens. Cardinals beat Phillies. Oldham and Meadows shine for the Robins. Pirates add Elbert Johnson and discuss Jack Fournier moves while Dodgers struggle with raillery from fans.

New York New York Giants Pirates Brooklyn McCraw Art Nehf Nehf Sarfinals Corsairs Cardinals Phillies Oldham Meadows Hobins Hornsby Senators Athletics White Sox Eddie Rommel Philadelphia Chicago Yankees Cleveland Shocker Indians Pinnock Braves Cubs Alexander Ruth Babe” Ruth Roentr Koenig Bob Meuse Lowe Bagger Pittsburgh Pirates Elbert Johnson Hine Pittsfield van Dghnsen Pira Jack Fournier Bibesemin Dodgers Brook Tite Eicht

Draw Decision Triggers Riot at Olympic Auditorium

The Sept 17 draw between Ace Hudkins and Mushy Callahan led to a riot probe by the California state athletic commission. After Referee Larry McGrath's verdict, Abe Goldstein jumped the ring to slug McGrath and faces a California ban. Callahan, favored by five pounds, won rounds one two three five, Hudkins carried rounds four nine ten, rounds six seven even. crowd set a record attendance.

Los Angeles Cal INS Olympic Auditorium Larry McGrath Ace Hudkins Nebraska Mushy Callahan State Athletic Commission Abe Goldstein Callahan McGrath California Commission Tudkins Hudkins

Standings Snapshot Four Baseball Leagues Update

National League teams Pittsburgh 7 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 3-6 Boston 0 4%. St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 3 New York 2 Cincinnati 1. American League New York 8-4 Cleveland 0-3 Philadelphia 4-2 Chicago 1-6 St. Louis at Boston. Detroit at Washington. American Association Columbus 6 Louisville 5 Indianapolis. Western League Des Moines 6 Lincoln 5 Wichita 5 Denver. Oklahoma City at St. Joseph Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Boston St. Louis New York Cincinnati Cleveland Philadelphia Iain Detroit Washington Kun Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Des Moines Lincoln Wichita Tulsa Omaha Denver Oklahoma City St. Joseph Bt. Louis Ete Toe Philadelphia Betas Eye Amberic Leasgee Ben Washington American “Association St. Paw Minneapolis Toledo Milwauke WES

Walker and Shade Set for Title Bout Showdown

New York reports Mickey Walker will defend his title against Dave Shade Monday night. Jack Kearns says Walker will be in real condition and win by knockout inside 10 rounds. Shade’s camp counters, noting Shade signed with Rickard and claiming strong odds from Leo Flynn.

New York Mickey Walker Dave Shade Jack Kearns Walker Kearns Harry Greb Flo Shade Leo Flynn Rickard Flynn Jimmy Slattery

Nelson and Drury Fight Card Monday at Fleecie Park

Nelson and Drury headline a boxing show at Fleecie Park Monday night with Nelson set to meet Drury in a return clash after a controversial stoppage. Weighs 142 and 145 pounds, they head a card that includes Soldier Helm, Hard Oil Lehr, DW Moore, Little Harry, Young Sehneck, and Young Lehr, all scheduled for four round prelims.

Nelson Fort Dodge Clyde Drury Fleckie Park Drury Rosie Albert Knipp Met Wellers Helm DW Moore Harry Young Sehneck Young Lehr

Big Ten football schedule could crown champion on key Saturdays

Iowa City based report notes Western Conference supremacy to be decided across seven Saturdays this fall. Twenty two conference games on Nov. 7 and 21 loom largest, with Oct. 10 start and crucial dates listed. Notable matchups include Indiana at Michigan, Ohio State at Chicago, and Wisconsin at Minnesota.

Iowa City Indiana Michigan Ohio State Chicago Illinois Iowa Northwestern Wisconsin Ohio Purdue Minnesota Wiinois Ilinois

Rollinger May Get Crack at Bourland

Rollinger may fight Bourland to provide a worthy opponent for Jack Bourland, a Des Moines boxer. Albert Knipp, promoter at Rosie’s, is in touch with Carl Augustine of St. Paul for a bout later this month. Rollinger, now in Freeport, was considered but his asking price deterred local promoters. Ballinger will visit Waterloo Monday and could sign to meet Bourland.

Jack Bourland Des Moines Albert Knipp Rosie’s Acrés Carl Augustine St. Paul Lou Rollinger Freeport Ballinger Waterloo Bourland

Cascade, to Tommy Grogan, Oiibs feath one eight

In a garbled report pending clarification, a boxing style skirmish appears to name Tommy Grogan and Timmy Neill among participants in Denver. The fourth wave of an unsure event is referenced with altered phrases and unclear timing.

Cascade Tommy Grogan Oiibs Timmy Neill Denver Dave

Players Turn Brokers As Big Series Looms

In a pennant chase drivers may sell world series shares to backers as some players risk off-field bets. Some backers offer 500 to 1500 for favored players shares hoping for club success. If the club wins a chorus of disapproval greets the shareholder who sold low and loses money.

Giants Yankees

Simpson Gets Ready for Game at Ames

Simpson college football under coach Dopey Workman prepares for the opening season game against Iowa State College at Ames on Sept. 26. The team is rebuilding after heavy graduation losses, with many 1924 reserves expected to start and a slate of nine scheduled games including home games against Town State Teachers and Penn.

Indianola Lse Iowa State Colege Ames Simpson Dopey Workman Ohio State Holladay Infianola Lagi Officer Leon Mercer Albia Cyclones McCarthy Red Oak Boren Knoxville Story Elliott Love Des Moines Garbett Melcher Layland Audubon McCoy Ruble Arwood Shelby Woolson Clarinda Button Greenfield Toom Moore Villisca Bald Win Bramhall Louisville Maiden Parsons Town State Teachers Penn

Welterweight Bouts Highlight Boxing Card In Denver

The card features matsuda from Dallas defeating Sylvie of Boston in straight falls, while Mishkind of Salt Lake and Siler of Chicago fight to a 12 round draw in Pueblo. Abe Herman of California meets Ray Siler in Aurora for a 10 round bout tonight. New York investigators probe the Waplan-Immon welterweight bout and list Tammy Sheridan and Gene Sampson as involved in the draw. George Wells and Abe Junge vote for Tare Toon 4.

Dallas Tex Matty Matsuda Joe Sylvie Boston Pueblo Cole Bud Hamilton Denver Abe Mishkind Salt Lake Cuy Aurora Babe Herman California Ray Siler Chicago New York New York Boxing Commission Tnactive Tammy Sheridan Gene Sampson Che Julge George Wells Abe Cr Junge Tare Toon

Tutor High Opens Season At Home

Cedar Falls Sept 17 Special The Little Tutors start their football season at home against La Porte City while the college team opens at Low a Falls Coach Greene brings back three lettermen Stout Lay and George He works new material into shape Eighteen hopefuls report for practice including Honeyman Lewis Johnson Crosby Sherman Orville Orr Peterson sprained an ankle may miss days Hampton lineman Lawrence Wood injured but expected to remain at practice Bates end still on rest list with a return planned within a week

Cedar Falls Little Tutors Lowa’ Falls la Porte City Greene Stout Lay George Sone Carl Honeyman Lewis Charles Johnson Crosby Sherman Orville Orr Peterson Cresco Hampton Lawrence Wood Pracice Dave Bates Jis

West High Stadium to Be Erected Soon

Worle will begin a new stadium on the field south of West High where Old Rose teams held games and workouts. The project aims to finish by next summer to improve crowd handling and allow all future West High games to be played on the school field.

Worle West High Rose

Americans Picked As Semifinalists In Tennis Rounds

New York Sept 17 Americans reach the semifinals of the national tennis singles as 12 of 64 entrants are foreign born. Alonso faces Johnston while Lacoste clashes with Richards in likely showdowns. Tilden is set to meet Johnson and Kinsey or Williams contests the other berth, with predictions favoring Johnston Richards and Kinsey.

Davis J. Wats U.S New York Imost Frances Australia Japan England America Manuel Alonso Spain Rene Lacoste France Alonso Bill Johnston Lacoste Vincence Richards Richards Johnston Iwo Reiil William T. Tilden William Wiullace Johnson Jim Anderson Sterday Howard Kinsey R. Norvis Williams Kinsey Williams

Big Munn Loses Match to Mondt in Denver Bout

Nebraskan giant Wayne Munn failed to reach a title bout after referee Kelton awarded the match to Joe Mondt when Munn refused to enter the ring for the third fall. Mondt took the second fall after Munn led 1-0, while the first fall lasted nearly 48 minutes.

Denver Colo Lins Wayne Bir) Munn Nebraska Kelton Joe Toots Mont Colorado Gowling Munn Mondt Reverae Kelton Alunn

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