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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1928

Page

17

Purdue to Be Tower of Strength in Big Ten Loop This Season

Purdue coach Jimmy Phelan fields a veteran linup with many lettermen as core. Welch leads a strong backfield while Caraway Ramby Guthrie and Harreson compete for key backfield spots. Line positions feature battle for center and guard with several sophomores pushing veterans. Schedule includes Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Northwestern Indiana and non conference games DePauw Case Wabash.

Purdue Dixon Stewart Chicago U. P Stagg Dr. Spears Glenn Thisthlethwaite Dick “Hanley Pat Page Jimmy Phelan Boilermakers Phelan Lafayette Garton’ Wilcox Dutch Koransky Bob Wilson Ralph Pest’ Welch Texas Harvard Welch Ed Caraway Rick Ramby al Guthrie Lynn Gook Hal Chasey Bobb Doyle H. R. Kissell Eoransky Bill Mier Altho Koransky Ed Garaway A. F. Papp Herbert Knop Harvey Olson Bert Dreyer Dreyer Olson George Stears Ted Beckman Walt Bahler Leon Hutton Bill Mackie Guy Mackey Bill Woerner A Eickmann Don Cameron Joe Ottelinger Herb Galletely Red Sleight George Vanbibber L. E B. Eward H.*d. Buttner B. J. Brugge Bud: Hook Sig Greicus J. C. Hill Altho M. P. Castor C. G. Watkins Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Indiana DePauw Case Wabash

Boy Scouts to be Guests at Iowa South Dakota Game

Boy Scouts in Town will receive invitations to attend the University of Iowa football game against South Dakota on November 3. The scouts will also join the interscholastic cross country run in the morning and the football contest in the afternoon.

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Curio Dated Quotes and Snippets From Daily Talk

A collage of dated quips and snippets discusses health myths about skin absorption of dyes, a mail consultation idea between Drs Brady and Evans, brisk campaigning by Curtis and Kansas Charlie, and light hares of marriage and politics. The tone imitates a chatty column with varied jokes and notes on public life.

White Sox Meet Yankees In Crucial Three Game Set

Chicago hosts New York with the pennant race in view as Red Faber faces George Pipgras in the opener. The three games are sold out with a potential 65 000 crowd to witness the season finale between the clubs.

Chicago New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Connie Mack Detroit Red Faber Lena Blackburne Yankees George Pipgras Miller Huggins White Sox

Standings of the Clubs in the American League

The latest standings show New York leading the American League with 94 wins and 49 losses, followed by Philadelphia and Detroit with strong records. In the National League St Louis and New York pursue top spots, while several clubs clash in midseason play.

W. L. Pet W. Il N. York Chicago Philadel Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Washton Boston SL Cin Nati Brooklyn Boston Pit'burgh Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia American Association Kan. City Min'polis Toledo Milw'kee Columbus Paul Lauravilin Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis St., Paul Tulsa veQi Pueblo Amarillo Roereve

Giants and Cardinals duel in pivotal doubleheader

New York faces a two-game swing in the NL race as the Giants host the St. Louis Cardinals in a crucial Polo Grounds doubleheader. With 9 games left, a sweep by either side could tilt the pennant chase and threaten the other's chances.

Davis J. Walsh N.S New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Polo Grounds St. Lows Braves Dodgers Cubs Reds McGraw McKechnie Jess Haines Sherdel Mitchell Alexander Alex Cardinal Sportsman's Park Clarence Mitchell

Boxing Results From Last Night In Dayton Kentucky

Joe Anderson of Covington outpointed Jack Wills of Texas in a 10 round bout. Francisco George Brazelton defeated Butler in Omaha with a 46 to something score noted.

Associated Press Dayton Joe Anderson Covington Jack Wills Texas Francisco George Brazelton Hatthing Butler Omaha

World Series Money Rumors Amid Pennant Chase

A columnist discusses superstition and speculation around players chasing shares of World Series money. He notes dinners and hotel table cloths marred by pencil calculations of needed wins and warns that standings and percentages can mislead during the late-season race.

Taney Chicago Cubs

Delaney Tassi Fight Postponed to Brooklyn Tonight

Weather permitting the postponed bout between Jack Delaney and Nando Tassi will be held tonight in Hobbetsfield Brooklyn if rain returns Humbert Fugazy may postpone again. Coney Island Stadium has Friday card led by Phil McGraw and Sid Terris.

New York Jack Delaney Nando Tassi

Cyclone Gridment Point For Game With Nebraska

Ames Iowa Sept 20 Johnny Kulp Davenport experienced fullback arrived in the Cyclone camp and is working out on cast practice field as Iowa State prepares for the season opener with Nebraska Oct 6. Scrimmages daily with new plays signals and strong ends battle for starting spots plus a first team lineup led by Lindblom and Trauger.

Big League Stars Plan Hunting Trip

Eddie Collins and Joe Bush of the Philadelphia Athletics Benny Bengough of the New York Yankees Sam Jones of the Washington Senators Fred Hofmann of the Boston Red Sox and Bob Shawkey of the Montreal Royals will form a hunting party at Hopwell lodge twelve miles south of Doaktown on Cain's Tiger after the baseball season.

Fredericton N. B Eddie Collins Joe Bush Philadelphia Athletics Benny Bengough New York Yankees Sam Jones Washington Senators Fred Hofmann Boston, Red Sox Bob Shawkey Montreal Royals Hopwell Lodge Doaktown Cain Tiger

Golf Etiquette for Overtaking Slow Players

Jock Hutchison explains the proper etiquette when blocked by a slow group. He notes that if a group is more than one hole ahead, the following party can play through without permission, while a single player cannot pass a slower group under any circumstances.

Baseball Race Sparks Fans in International League Thriller

In the International league Buffalo Bisons hold a half game lead over Rochester as the season nears Sept 23. Toronto sits two games back with 86 wins and 77 losses. President John Conway Toole notes rising attendance as the three top clubs vie down to the final games.

New York U.R Buffalo Bisons Rochester Club Rochester Toronto Buffalo John Conway Toole International League

Thunderbolt Strikes Tree as Golfers Continue Skipping to Play

At Chicago Golf Club during a rehearsal round for an international match, a lightning bolt struck a cherry tree near the eighth tee as players George Von Elm Jess Sweetzer Harrison Johnston and Francis Ouimet watched. The fence supposedly shielded them and Ouimet kept playing after a dazed moment, delivering perhaps his best drive yet.

Oo. B. Keeler Associated Press George von Elin Jess Sweetzer Harrison Johnston Francis Quimet Chicago Golf Club Oulmet Francis Mgr. von Elm Sweetzer Mr. Quinnet George Mr. Ouimet Mr. von Elm

Pignatelli Reveals Stay With Iowa Football Team

Carl Pignatelli, veteran quarterback, played for the University of Iowa in a scrimmage on September 20, denying reports of a departure to Center College. He demonstrated he remains in the lineup and will influence the choice of the signal caller as he participated in early offensive drills with a scrub squad.

Towa Cuty Carl Pignatelli Center College Kentucky University of Iowa

Rockne Seeks Capable Linemen for Notre Dame

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne plans to reshape the line for a fast, potent offense. He tests veterans against green players as he eyes more capable linemen, with a Sept. 29 scrimmage vs Loyola of New Orleans set behind closed gates.

Chicago University of Notre Dame Knute Rockne Notre Dame Rockne Loyola of New Orleans South Bend Yost Michigan Pat Page Indiana

Manchester High to Face Arlington on Friday in Opener

Manchester high school grid team, coached by Kenneth Greene, begins a nine game schedule with Arlington this Friday at the fair grounds, kickoff set for 3 30. Arlington is described as a strong squad this year after scrimmages began last week.

Courier Manchester Manchester High Arlington Kenneth Greene

Major League Leaders Combined Stats and Highlights

Associated Press listings show top pitchers and hitters across leagues. Notable names include Ruth and Gehrig of the Yankees leading in home runs and RBIs. Waner and Mannush among leaders in hits and batting averages. Crowder and Benton noted for pitching wins and records.

Associated Pres National Flatling—Hornsby Braves P. Waner Pirates Bottomley Cards P. Winer Wilson Cubs Cuyler Benton Giants Manush Browns Ruth Yanks Gehrig Hite Combs Myer Red Sox Crowder

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