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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1928

Page

5

Harold Jockumsen Wins Waterloo City Golf Title

Harold Jockumsen of Sunnyside Country Club defeated Herb Smith of Byrnes Park 3 and 2 in the 36 hole final for the Waterloo city golf championship at Byrnes Park course. Windy cool conditions produced high scores as Jockumsen rallied after a morning deficit, led by lunch, and sealed victory with a birdie and steady play to finish 3 and 2.

Harold Jockumsen Sunnyside Cedar Falls Waterloo Herb Smith Byrnes Park Maskie Smith Jockumsen

Harmon, Rugg Win City Meet Flight Titles

Harmon won the second flight title by defeating Louis Walker in the 18½ final, two up, with precise driving and putting. In the third flight Dick Ruge defeated F Waterstradt five up and four to play after taking an early lead in the 18-hole contest. The Byrnes park course hosted the season’s last major event as mild weather may bring more weekend classics. About 150 golfers played yesterday as public-course popularity and revenue rise for improvements.

Jockumsen Dockumsen Smith Harmon Rugg Relph Harmon Louis’ Walker Dick Ruge F. ©. Waterstradt Byrnes Park Course

Western Union Football Faces Season Hopefuls at Le Mars

Western Union college lists eight lettermen and about a dozen strong candidates for first team under coach W S Koch. Captain Frank Meyer leads at fullback with three years’ experience. returnees include Maurice Hrehlen and Ted Graves, with guards Ed Arnett Don Hansen and center Carl Woods. End Harvey Ransings is the only veteran back, as the squad tunes for the Twin Cities and regional matchups.

le Mars Western Union College W. S. Koch Western Union Vuarsity Eleven Northwest Iowa Goach Koch Tawa Western Union Frank Meyer Hiewaths Kan Maurice Hrehlen Cedar Falls Ted Graves Carl Woods Ed Arnett Don Hansein Kermit Hancer Mer- the Harvey Ransings Meriden Luther Decoraty Columbus Sioux Paris Wayne Normal Buena Vista Stormbake Morningside Sioux City Des Moines Kirkeville Kirksville Sioux Fall South Dakota State Omaha

Mississippi Valley League receipts and fall football plans

HMI president Maline trims 50 dollars from gate receipts at Cybercay doubleheader and discusses holiday pool. Cedar Rapids hosts MVP marketing in October. Labor Day cuts average 207.07 per club, Rock Island 1 070.25, Waterloo and Marshalltown 407.75, Burlington 967 Gh, Dubuque 193.7. Faber will pitch for Cascade with Ossie Grivall from Luther College backing. Decorah aims for new football plays this fall, termed multilateral offense, details to come.

Helden Hmi Maline Thabl Cedar Rapids Mtalime Rock Island Waterloo Barshalltown Burlington Dubuque Murray Bays Gastade Decorah Red Faber Chicago White Sox Cascade Cascade Nine Ossie Grivall Luther College Faber Ma Buck Crouse

McGraw and Tierney in Giants transfers air debate

New York Giants manager John J. McGraw reportedly cedes more hours to secretary James J. Tierney who orchestrated key moves this season. Trades cited include Rogers Hornsby to the Boston Braves and Harleigh Grimes to Pittsburgh with Vic Aldridge shifting to Newark. McGraw’s control appears diminished as Tierney handles orders and decisions.

Davis New York New York Giants Hall Club John J.” McGraw James J. ‘Tierney Mr. McGraw Rogers Hornsby Boston Braves Giants Tierney Dol McGraw Grimes Harleigh Grimes Pittsburgh Vic Aldridge Newark McGraw Attividge Hornsby Hogan Elip Welsh Roush

Winner Takes All in I C Jesup Go at Jesup Sunday

Illinois Central baseball teams clash in Jesup next Sunday afternoon with the winner taking all gate receipts. Beard likely to pitch for Waterloo, Pagertind for Jesup. Jesup battered by Winthrop Independence yesterday 14 to 1, Severn missing a regular, four errors at critical moments.

I. C Jesup Ilinois Central Beard Waterloo Pagertind Winthrop Independence Severn Guidit Fagerlind Rachey Marler Sheeley Michael Winthrop-Independence

Girls under 16 may join majors in W W G A meets

Chicago September 17 news reports a proposed change by the Women's Western Golf Association to allow girls under 16 to compete in major championships next year. The amendment will be considered at the October meeting. Juniors who play in major events would be barred from junior contests.

Chicago Western Golf Association

Two Veterans Face Young Pitching Star Emergence

Ryab Nemaree notes the Giants may rely on aging aces Grover Cleveland Alexander of the St Louis Cardinals and Jack Quinn of the Athletics as a bridge to a new generation. He argues youth must be served as ages total around a century, while legends stay sharp and teach the next wave of major league pitchers.

Ostartes Gelbert Rochester N. C St. Louis Cardinals Grover Cleveland Alexander Jack Quinn Athletics Berg Teagues Christy Mathewson Alexander Berty Pennack Yankee Quinn Honus Wagner Glimvty Mathewson Mordecat Alan Rube Monrauard Howard Joe Wad Nan Rucker Mule Ponta Cy Sryninur Daly Har Mmp Archer Chief Mayer Doolin Miller Juyers Larry Latole Alexander and Culns

Dike and Dysart Sweep Doubleheaders in Corn Belt League

Two Sunday games featured Dike beating Hudson 7-2 then 2-4 while Dysart won both ends against Gladbrook 12-6 and 4-2. Eagle Center also claimed a league victory over Reinbe r k in a wild contest. With two weeks left in the Corn Belt season, standings tighten.

Dike Dysart fCourier Snecial Keren Hudson Srbt Hudson Gladbrook Eagle Center Relnberk

Colored Giants Rally to Beat Oelwein 7-6 at Cedar River Park

Waterloo Colored Giants defeated Oelwein Modern Woodmen 7 to 6 Sunday afternoon in Cedar River park. A five run sixth inning broke a tight pitchers duel between Wright and Butler. Wright held Oelwein to six hits while striking out 15. Butler, 17, allowed seven hits and fanned 15 in a loose scoring game.

Waterloo Colored Giants Woodmen Oelwein Cedar River Park Altho Wright Giants Butler Buller Oelwein Eirora Ochvela Ochveln Berets Colored Giants Rogge Wright and Way

Reinbeck High Seeks Two Football Games

Reinbeck high school in Reinbeck Iowa announced its 1922 football schedule with coach Led by Captain Wayne Downey eight lettermen and about 20 freshmen practicing for the opener. Witthrop College is set to play here September 22 and Reinbeck seeks additional games on October dates. School urges teams to contact if they have openings.

Courier &Pantat Servier Reinbeck Wayne Downey Ieter Rein’beck Witthrop Rebacek

Major League Hitters National League Leaders

National League leaders list top hitters with averages and counts for games, at bats, hits, doubles, triples, and runs batted in. Highlights include Waner Pittsburgh leading in several categories and Lindstrom New York among NL leaders with strong totals.

Pet Waner Tornauy Gaston Lindstrom N. York Alsler Wotan Traynor Pittsburgh Prp Eccrecernire American League Goslin Westington Matutin St. Lowia Ciethla New York Simmons Phila Lazeert Almmons Philadelphia Decerees the Trayers Horneby Yan Ruth Sore USF National Furia I Nottomley P. Waner Pirates P. Warner Mates Cuyler Cubs Ag. Pitehisip Menten Giunta Jonk Te

Osage Preps for East Waterloo Clash on New Field

Osage coaches Krammen and Pruitt drill over 30 players for the Sept 22 visit from East Waterloo in the first Osage East Waterloo gridiron meeting and first game on the new Osage field. Capt. Dieterich, Sawyer, and Walter Stock back the backfield with seven lettermen and seven in the line. Maurice Woodiwiss out with a broken collarbone. The schedule runs from Sept 23 East Waterloo at Osage through Nov 29 at Charles City with two Open dates.

Osage Krammen Pruitt East Waterloo Capb Dieterich Maurice Woodiwiss Capt Sawyer Walter Stock Penney Gutches Kvemmen Mason Cuy Nashua New Hampton Waverly Cresso Crespo Ricevilla Riceville Charles City

Cy Jeffries to Fight Nelson at Electric Park Wednesday

Promoter Ralph Alexander booked Cy Jeffries of the Twin Cities Astle for an eight round windup with Battling Nelson of Waterloo at Electric Park on Wednesday evening after a lengthy debate with Steve Koran and Johnny Fulton. Jeffries has shown flashes this season and knocked out Khim in under 40 seconds when subbing for Fred Harris. Manager Jack Tierney guarantees he belongs in Nelson's class and promises an interesting bout. The four round undercard completes the card.

Steve Koran St. Paul Johnny Fulton Cedar Rapids Ralph Alexander Battling Nelson Waterloo Electric Park Cy Jeffries Twin Cities Jeffries Fred Harris Independence Kayoed Khim Jack Tierney Alexander Nelson

Hampton High elevens season opener with Dows team

Hampton Iowa September 17 Six veterans and 10 players back from last year compete for 30 squad spots under coach Kenneth Starbuck. The opener is set here against Dows, a rematch from last season. Schedule includes home games with Pow, Eagle Grove, Algona and Clarion among others with one open date.

Sndesal Rarvice Hampton Hampton High School Kenneth Starbuck State Teachers College Donald Long Merle Wallace Howard Blanchard Donald White Raymond Brandt Bert Miller Dows Hampeton Eagle Grove Humboldt Inon Fall Alnson Cly Mi—Eldora Algona Clarion

Washington Gets Stuffy Steward From Birmingham Club

In Birmingham Alabama on September 17 the Washington Senators acquire Stuffy Steward a star base stealer and second baseman famed for speed with over .300 batting this season He previously backed Bucky Harris in 1927 and has stolen bases in the Southern Association a record of five steals this season while impressing as a strong defensive asset for the Senators now rebuilding their roster after the season.

Birmingham Ala John Franklin Birmingham Southern Association Washington Stewart Bucky Harris Senators Suthern Association

Nashua Eleven Primes for Opening Grid Game Saturday

Nashua high school announces its 1828 football schedule with three open dates. Coach Smith's eleven prep for Cedar Falls in the opener set for Saturday, Sept 32. The Scarfe and White teams bring weight and fight, aiming to challenge Lawn City.

Nashua High Gourier Nashua Man Smith Cedar Falls High School Lawn City Boys Cedar Falls Mason City Gheene Waverly Decorah Charles City New Hampton

Des Moines bowler earns perfect 300 score

Des Moines, Sept 17 Larry Wagle was named a nominee for the hall of fame for bowlers. Wagle rolled a perfect game of 300 yesterday afternoon with 12 straight strikes.

Des Moines U.R Larry Wagle Hall of Fame Wagle

Yesterday's Homers and League Leaders Review

Yesterday’s homer highlights include Gehrig and Ruth among the top hitters with Gehrig at 24 and Ruth at 51. Hack Wilson leads power and other top names include Doltemiey Haley and Bissonetts with varying RBI totals and ongoing league totals across the National and American leagues.

Gehrig Yankees Browns Gostin Washington I Kornig Ruth Hack Wilson Doltemiey

Farrell Defeats Hagen Again and Squares Series

Johnny Farrell and Walter Hagen split the unofficial world golf championship series after a 1 up win by Farrell in the fourth 36 hole match at Slwanoy Country Club. Both players finished 72 in the morning with Hagen 77 and Farrell 73 in the afternoon. The deciding fifth match is planned for Cleveland. Also: Yale Harvard and Princeton open football preseason camps with 103, 96, and 56 players respectively.

New York Johnny Farrell Walter Hagen Farrell Oper Cleveland O. Hagen Farrell Dormie Hagen

Ohio State and Iowa coaches rally alumni after 1927 season

Chicago dispatch reports talent and turnout for 1928 practice under Coaches John Wilde of Ohio State and Burt Ingwersen of Iowa. Buckeyes boast a strong backfield and line, with returning stars Eby Kriss Huston and Raszkowski. Ingwersen aims to prove critics wrong with Mayes McLain leading a brawny, fast squad as morning and afternoon drills resume at conference camps.

Chicago John W. «Wilde Ohio State Burt Thgwersen Iowa Buckeyes Wilce Lneup Big Ten Eby Kriss Huston Pouch Leo Ras+kowski Elven Wiler Waich McLain Ingersen Ope Sot Mayes W. McLain McLain Gernch Ingwersen

Walk Miller Found Dead at Training Camp

Kingston N Y Sept 27 Walk Miller manager of late Tiger Flowers and former middleweight champion was found dead in his room at his boxing camp near Kingston. He died by self inflicted wounds with two bullets in temple and heart the revolver in his arm. Miller guided fighters including Stribling Mantel Quinters Herrara Hall and White.

Kingston Miller Tiger Flowers Flowers Young Stribling Mantel Quinters Tony Herrara Joe Hall Tommy White

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