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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1927
Page
5
Chicago hype for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight rematch builds as Dempsey writes a public letter revisiting last year’s bout. Promoters and board members speculate on victory and a possible fifth round KO. The Pirates chase pennant glory while the Yankees clinch AL and the Pirates race to the World Series.
Pittsburgh residents believe the Pirates will win the National League pennant despite lingering doubt. Owner Barney Dreyfuss remains cautious about confirming clinch momentum as the club leads but has not secured the title yet.
Ames Iowa Sept 19 Reduced railroad rates round trip ticket for the price of one way to home football games announced by the athletic department. Fares good from all points in Iowa and Omaha over all roads. Games include Iowa State vs Kansas State Oct 29 Dad's Day vs Missouri Nov 11 Grinnell Nov 19. Special rates for Iowa State students and fans also for opening game Nebraska Oct 2 Illinois Oct 15 and Marquette Nov Thanksgiving day.
Kansas City Blues and the Milwaukee Homebrews were tied for first place today in the American association pennant race. The contest, reported from Kansas City Missouri, notes both teams sharing top status as of September 19.
Fight fans in Waterloo can catch three cards next week. On Wednesday at Electric Park Alberts Knipp of Waterloo meets Eddie McGoory of St Paul in an eight round main event. A four round semi will feature Kid Spruce versus Little Harry, with two more four rounders between Kid Rose and Kid Villa and Buck Owens and Jack Little. Friday at Electric Park an American Legion show pits Waterloo heavyweight Ralph Alexander against Rocky Adams in an eight round windup. The National Guard sponsor an event Monday at the baseball park with Clyde Drury of Marshalltown vs Morrie Schlaifer of Omaha in a 10 round main, with Emil Morrow of Des Moines expected to fight Buddy McDonald of St Paul in the semiwindup. John Fulton of Cedar Rapids and Battling Nelson of Waterloo are noted for possible bouts. Hymiel Wiseman of Des Moines to meet Bob White of Waterloo in an eight, six round prelim.
Sixteen shooters contested the Waterloo Gun Club weekly trapshoot at Byrnes Park. A squad of Hartman Hemmingway Miller Lichty and Witty scored 122 of 125. Previous week Harry Chapman W E Mayne Harry Limbert Abbott Limbert and Chapman won prize cakes. Thales solar eclipse prediction noted.
Aries Iowa Sept 19 Lack of capable substitutes may determine Iowa State’s standing in the Missouri Valley race as Coach Noel Workman drills the Cyclones on Northfield. Six letter men in the backfield leave the squad thin if injuries strike. Missing players include Wilson Walt Zellers Red Hill and several linemen. Toom nursing an injury may be lost for the season.
Winthrop high school grid squad opens the season Saturday at Winthrop Iowa with several lettermen and a mix of veteran and new players.
Reporting to Coach H. E. Daniels for the first football practice of the season Winthrop opens the season against Sacred Heart high of Oelwein here next Saturday The complete schedule lists Sacred Heart Oelwein here Sept 24 Sumner there Sept 30 Central City here Oct 7 Manchester there Oct 14 Sacred Heart Oelwein there Oct 22 Central City there Oct 28 Nov 11 Maynard here
Austin Burt, former manager of Citizens Gas & Electric Co and Iowa Public Service, has been elected city manager of Ontario California a city of 7280 people per the 1920 federal census. He will assume duties October 1 and resides in Pomona. Burt was active in civic affairs here serving as Rotary president. He came to Waterloo from Cedar Falls in 1905 and held multiple roles at the gas company until 1925 before moving to Pomona.
The Nishnabotna river straightening through Cass County was approved with drainage district No. 7 after a board of supervisors meeting. The estimated cost is 75 687 dollars. The text also notes that Indians traditionally buried a warrior’s weapons and clothing with him along with food for his journey to the spirit world.
Jochumsen of Sunnyside Country Club defeated Kilgore to win the 36 hole city golf championship in Cedar Falls after a strong afternoon rally. Kilgore led after the morning with a 63 to Jochumsen 84 but Jochumsen surged in the final holes, aided by sharp putting, to claim the title in steady wind.
Spont Des Moines reports Gus Meadows, veteran Wakonda rider back from injury, fell from his mount in a polo match with the Fourteenth Cavalry yesterday. Wakonda won 11 to 7. Cedar Rapids golf star Johnny Vavra defended his amateur championship at Cedar Rapids Country Club, defeating Fred Wodrick 1 up. Ames announces one way fares to all Iowa State home games by the athletic department.
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