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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1924

Page

8

Boxing Preview in Waterloo Promises Packed Card

Local boxing fans discuss the bout between Billy Ehmke and Floyd Bowers set for Waterloo tonight. Promoters pushed for heavy cash guarantees as Bowers trains with Ed Cols while Ehmke recalls past rivals and vows a strong showing. Three supporting bouts feature Bob White, Franklin Smith, Kenneth Cook, and Jack Devgood, with Alex Fidler refereeing an eight o'clock start.

Bowers Billy Ehmke Russell-Lamson Waterloo Ironzian Nauman Jack Duffy Ed Cols Lou Bellinger St. Paul Blue Ewerett Strong Quest Ehmke Angieworm Sim- Jay Nuss Bob White Frankin Smith Des Moines Kenneth Cook Parkersburg Jack Devgood Down Grundy Way Alex Fidler Alex

Mason City Faces Waterloo Challenge Amid Tense Exchange

Mason City officials and fans react to Waterloo Boosters proposal for a return game, claiming Mason City improved and ready to oppose. Waterloo schedules a November 16 game in Mason City with split terms. John O Shea cannot arrange date with Minneapolis Marines due to league conflicts.

Mason City Waterloo Boosters McGuire & Co Wes Bert Weeden Waterloo John O'Shea Hawk Weeden Boosters Minneapolis Marines Jack Dunn The Marines

Baseball Standings Across Leagues and Cities

Standings list from American League and National League with scores for New York, St. Louis, Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Chicago, Pittsburgh and others. Minor leagues show results for Lewisville Milwaukee Columbus St Paul Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Omaha Lincoln Wichita St Joseph Oklahoma City with several 1 0 or 16 9 scores. No other games scheduled.

New York St. Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Detrock Chicawoe Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadephia Pittsburgh Americano Association Lewisville & Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Omaha Wichita St. Joseph Oklahoma City Tiler York Heveland Chicas Jengun Tittsburgh Cimeramath Soo Louks Moston Fee American Association Es Pet St Paul lIndianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kongas Vuy Pet Omaha Treree Gewal Denver Peek Ae ” Linevin Des Moines

Senators and Yanks duel for American honors

A crowded pennant race fills the American league as New York and Washington surge toward the lead with Brooklyn and Pittsburgh close behind. Cincinnati, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit and Cleveland also post wins or splits, while Joe Bush helps the Yankees in St Louis and Washington extends its streak.

Washington New York Detroit Brooklyn Giants Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Pittsburgh Phillies Bush Chicago Boston Cubs Twe Braves Stod Yankee Joe Bush

Million Dollar Boxers to Rest as Promoters Recalibrate

New York writers report Tex Rickard plans a retrenchment era in boxing. Major fighters like Dempsey Gibbons and Leonard show waning promoter interest as guaranteed purses fade, with Rickard vowing no more guarantees and a shift toward gate-based earnings.

Drake First Team Scrimmages Fresh Drake First Team Scrimmages Fresh

Drake varsity scrimmaged the Freshmen last night and held a snappy signal drill. Several players challenge for spots on the forward wall and backfield as Coach Salem shapes the first team. Ewart Armstrong Amend Eggleston and Tipford stand out at tackle center guard. Sloan shifts to backfield with Dalby earning backfield honors and Enright Dustin showing strong play.

Des Moines Drake Salem Ewart Arm Amend Eggles Ton Carlos Tipford Sloan Dalby Enright Dustin Dd

Waterlo o Boosters face rocky season with transfers and rumors

Regional sports notes reveal Pete Groft opting out of play with the Waterloo Boosters and transient Hawks star Chris Kuehl planning a Midwest visit. Mentions of Duhm joining Dixon American Legion football, Mullin and Dunlan ties, and anticipated Waterloo–Dubuque or Waterloo–Rockford matchups. Also covers Horse Shoe champ Mossman and a Cedar Falls denial over Frank Girch coaching.

Illinois Central Gun Club Trap Shoot Tomorrow

The weekly trapshoot at Illinois Central Gun Club will be held at Gates Park Saturday at 3 30 pm. All members are urged to attend and Waterloo Gun Club members are invited to participate. A fine cake and other suitable prizes will be awarded to high scores.

Illinois Central Gun Club Gates Park Waterloo Gun Club

Coe grid candidates hold first scrimmage

Cedar Rapids Iowa September 19 Cos gridiron huskies opened their first scrimmage with Capt Makeever and Bob Sheldon joining but not working hard Eby and his helpers are shaping the squad for the game against Monmouth a week from Saturday Red Strong was excused from the session

Cedar Rapids Cos Gridiron Huskies Capt Makeever Bob Sheldon Red Strong Eby Monmonth

Three Grid Teams Hold Long Drifts on Iowa U Field

Iowa City Iowa Sept 19 Three practice teams worked extensively on Iowa field under Coaches Ingwersen and Locke selections tentative face Southwestern Teachers College Oct 4 first game Quarter Griffin center Olson Fieckenstine tackle Galloway Krasuski end backs Parkin Fisher Fry Don Graham Second squad Lindsey center Rinden Lindell guards Walters Raftensperger tackles Dick Ramey Speed ends Scantlebury Hogan Dauber Hines backfield

Iowa City Iowa Field Ingwersen Locke Ac Ingwersen Southwestern Teachers College Griffin Olson Fieckenstine Galloway jKrasuski Otte Hancock Parkin Fisher Fry Don Graham Lindsey Rinden Lindell Walters Raftensperger Dick Ramey

Iowa Mile Relay Team Must Recruit Two New Men

Sept 19 special effort at the University of Iowa to recruit two new runners for the Iowa mile relay. The team has held the Western Conference title and produced national scholastic marks. Veterans Coulter and Eric Wilson lead the effort with Olympic experience. new prospects include Ko1 and several promising freshmen.

Towa City University of Iowa Iowa Wilson Brockins Morrow J Noll Wilson Gradiuat Ko 1 Roberts

Grinnell crosscountry to race three or four meets

Grinnell college plans an active crosscountry season with three or four meets. The team will duel Minnesota and Drake, and compete in the Missouri Valley meet. A Drake Ames Grinnell triangular meet is possible. Captain Claire Meyer returns as the only letterman.

Grinnell H. 3 Hur Pioneer University of Minnesota Drake Des Moines Drake-Ames-Grinnell Claire Meyer Hampton Huff Jones June Bryant Campbell Woodruff Gould King Whitley Tis

Maker of $1 Golf Chameleons Name of Pivoting Theory

Inside Golf columnist Chester G Horton discusses pivoting as the key to a consistent swing noting most players overrotate the torso. He explains hip action and forward wrist work to “hit with the hips” and claims golf is an individual game.

Chester G. Horton Chick” Evans Johan F. Omeco

Homecoming Scraps in State to Prove Big Drawing Cards

Des Moines reports Iowa colleges plan homecoming events mainly in October and November. The University of Iowa hosts Oct 25 with Minnesota. Iowa State at Ames Oct 18. Drake Oct 8 or Nov 8 scenarios in play. Other colleges list Grinnell Parsons Morningside Cornell with varied opponents and dates.

Des Moines Iowa University of Iowa Drake

Charles City Eleven Opens Season With Fayette

Charles City Iowa chief squad named with Dobbs brothers at ends, Rhinesmith and Klingbeil tackles, Steward and Greenlees guards, Welch center, O Hearn quarterback, Wiltse fullback, Nelson and Builen halves. Wiltse may shift to center, Welch to guard. Second team heavier. scrimmages daily for Sept 27 opener vs Fayette.

Charles City Kiby Paul Earl Dobbs Rhinesmith Klingbeil Steward Greenlees Welch O'Herron Wiltse Nelson Builen Canter Loper Fayette

Hawkeyes Plan Big Program to Welcome Ohio Football Team

Iowa City plans a service club day on Oct. 11 to greet Ohio State as the Hawkeyes host football. Dr. Paul E. Belting announces a luncheon and parade with Rotary Kiwanis Lions clubs the Chamber of Commerce the American Legion and other civic groups inviting every business and professional man in the state. The event is designed to resemble a homecoming.

Associated Press Iowa City Ohio State University of Iowa Paul E. Belting Department of Athletics Rotary Kiwanis and Lions Clubs Chamber of Commerce American Legion

Iowa State Crosscountry Opens Candidate Call

Ames Iowa Sept 19 The first call for candidates for the Iowa State college crosscountry team was issued by Coach W Beanblossom. A number of last year’s squad and three likely underclassmen are on hand training daily. Last year’s Missouri Valley champions Will back. Captain George McIntire and O R Griffith expected to bid for berths. No schedule yet but talks with large schools for dual meets and the Missouri Valley and Big Ten classics likely.

Ames Iowa State College W. Beanblossom Altho George McIntire O. R. Griffith Drew Holcomb

Body of Jimmy Murphy Arrives in Los Angeles Funeral

The body of Jimmy Murphy famous automobile racer arrived in Los Angeles from Syracuse New York to a large crowd. He will lie in state at the Knights of Columbus hall then be moved to St Vincent's church for services on Monday with interment in the city. Memorial services will be held Sunday evening by the Los Angeles lodge of Elks. Pallbearers will be fellow race drivers from Murphy's era and local racers.

Los Angeles Cal Jimmy Murphy Syracuse N. Y Lodge Brothers Knights of Columbus St. Vincent's Church

Dike High to Field Baseball Team This Fall

Nike Ia Sept 19 Special Dike high school will be represented by a baseball team this fall William Usehkrat has been elected captain of the squad Coach Grime is working the men daily to prepare for the season Two games have been slated so far and several more are to be carded Dinsdale will be met on Oct 3 and 12 Heads Lenox College Charles City Ia Sept 18 Dr W W Carleton elected acting head of Lenox college at Hopkinton succeeding health reasons retirement Dr Garnerton retired and Mrs Carleton toured Florida last winter He has regained health and is able to resume duties

Nike Dike High School William Usehkrat Grime Dinsdale Lenox College Charles City W. W. Carleton First M. E. Church Hopkinton Garrerton Carleton Florida

Gridmen jockey for starting roles in Tutor eleven

Cedar Falls Sept 19 With two weeks to opener Tutor athletes push scrimmages under Coach Minton and backfield drills by Coach Mendenhall. Competition tight for center guards ends backs and quarterback with multiple contenders from Cedar Falls Waterloo and surrounding towns vying for starting berths.

Cedar Falls Minton Mendenhall Gengenes Althe Mendenhall Pippinger Sanborn Lautenback Pella Lawrence ‘Wood Hampton Huard Galloway Waterloo Pessgate Macon Scripton Washington Spike” Williams Meyers Tollefson Louie Orr J

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