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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1924
Page
6
The article describes a tight pennant race with Washington holding a two game lead over the Yankees, while the Pirates, Giants, and Brooklyn chase, and outlines plans for the upcoming World Series schedule contingent on league outcomes and a possible playoff.
The latest standings from multiple leagues show turbulent outcomes with teams like Detroit, New York, and Chicago posting varied results. Notable matchups include Brooklyn over Milwaukee, Denver edging Clay Center, and Des Moines taking a win as Western League play continues.
Des Moines University opens with nonfreshmen competition under new coach Al Towel former Mississippi football mentor. Seventy players listed with seven veterans and several promising newcomers. Practice begins Sept 19 focusing on fundamentals as kicker needed and key positions filled by Capt Whapn Julius Jorgenson Cyclone Kennedy Lance Evans.
Fragmentary item notes totals and names tied to a national event with several garbled terms. Readable elements include mentions of a total of 325 and individuals such as Jacobson and Wanhineter. Unable to determine precise event, date, or full context from the fragment.
Fragmented results list many teams and scores with numerous garbled names and places. Readable items include Knoxville 18 and Hadley with partial totals, plus several hazy team references like Meriden and Nashua. Overall, the feed is a jumbled sports roundup with no coherent standings.
Mason City High begins preparations for its season opener. Coach Cookman, Pixton, Allard, and captain lead drills as the squad polishes offense and defense with tight teamwork ahead of the scheduled contest against Clarion.
A barnstorming tour featuring the St Louis Cardinals and other major leaguers heads for Iowa towns this month and in October. Carl Mays and Harry Heilmann are linked with the Tigers, Reds, and Giants orbit, with Cedar Rapids and nearby venues slated for exhibitions. Cardinals seek guarantees or a share of gate receipts, while players like Rogers Hornsby may join if contracts align.
The article highlights Mickey Neuth of Hawkeye-Fuls maintaining a .300+ batting pace in the Southern league as Birmingham shows interest in a bargain buy. Also noted are college football bow with Janesville High, boxing referee vote tallies, and minor league baseball anecdotes.
Funeral services for Jimmy Murphy, famed automobile racing driver, were held in Los Angeles at a Catholic church with a solemn mass. Crowds and friends filed past the gray casket as floral tributes lined the display, marking the city’s tribute to the late racer who died in a Syracuse, New York accident.
The article previews the opening football season for Cornell and Grinnell on September 4 at home, noting Luther College will be inexperienced and light this season. It references practice, schedule ideas, and anticipated matchups with teams like Michigan and Wisconsin, plus general expectations for strength and readiness across the squad.
Bristow high nine defeated Dumont high in a Friday game here. The fielding of Needham was a feature as Bristow played strong defense and pulled ahead to win 8 to 4 with Duffield contributing on the mound.
North Dakota University grid squad claims its season opener at Grand Parke in North Dakota. The report highlights Makoge’s early 1926 start, Feeney as starter, and Jett Droittine in the fourth quarter as key contributors. Wisconsin figures are noted but not decisive.
Waterloo students join Cornell College Mount Vernon including four East High graduates and several locals. Verne Jay Cleone Harker and Wendell Webb join Pep club. Doc O Connor and Fudd Dean excel as athletes. Pollard and Webb work on Cornellian staff. Webb news editor, Pollard pursuing reporter role.
Saunders High Gun inl C Trapshoot featured at Gates Park practice day with Winds Central Gateclub and Suess. Two 25-shot events offered prizes. top score 22 by J S Saunders, followed by J G Hartman with 23, low gun awarded to F S Chapland as a beginner. Complete scores were listed.
Ames, Sept 22. With about 700 candidates working out twice daily under coach Wilkman, the Ames football team nears readiness to face Nebraska Wesleyan on the opening game at State field. A definite lineup is not yet set, but competition for end and backfield spots is strong as Symonds, Fagud, Waldron, and others vie for positions.
Maeve reporting on football practice as Parson’s College braces for fall. Coach Gon Devine enters third year with better material than in previous seasons. Key players include Kenner Stevenson and talent from Cornel, Des Moines, and Iowa State. morning runs and drills noted.
Ardmore Pa November 22 One hundred five golfers teeing off for the second 18 holes of the national amateur championship at Merion Cricket club. The field is the speediest ever with scores of 77 or better on 18 holes and leaders Koperski and Clarke Corkran among top contenders. Bobby Jones trails as rounds continue amid light rain and a shower forecast.
Indianola Iowa September 22 Pacing the rebuild of his forward wall Noel Workman Simpson college mentor drives his squad to the limit for the opening game with Lona Wesleyan at Mt Pleasant next Friday September 26 This will be the opening tilt in the town conference which Simpson won last fall Workmans hopes hinge on building a strong line with substitutes from 1923 and fresh fall entrants Meek and Shultz are noted as missing linemen while Holladay Baldwin Sutton Boren McCarthy Woolson Toom officer Kuhl Garbett and Fisher fill line spots The backfield remains anchored by Mer peer Alba McCoy Karr and Halden who starred last season
Cedar Falls Sept 22 Teachers college high grid team opens season Saturday against Waverly. Coach Greene drills the squad daily for a close hard fought tilt. Candidates include Stout Christenson Hogan Bozarth Brown George Lewis Wilde Orr with others contending for backfield spots.
Tama hosts a two day fall festival with a base ball tournament among Montour Garwin Belle Plaine and Tama Tama counties teams vying for a 400 purse and a horseshoe event offering 700 in prize money Residents of Devon Toweshick Marshall Story Tama counties barred from horseshoe entries while all state fair entries are prohibited Burlington Independents open semiprofessional football season by beating the Devonport Bears 6 to 2 The University of China seen in commerce administration roundups is noted with packing industry references
Inside Golf columnist Chester G Horton advises beginners to pace the golf swing, starting the clubhead slowly from the ball and letting speed build naturally. He stresses timing, avoiding jerky starts or sluggish tempo, and suggests focusing thoughts on a smooth initial move to develop a steady, accelerating swing.
A Hindu prince like figure, identified as L. Pine from Madras, India, stays at Hotel Russell-Lamson in Waterloo while his American companion H. Smith says the itinerary covers 40 to 50 major U.S. industrial cities. They study American methods for possible adoption in India and have inspected Detroit’s plant amid limited, government-controlled disclosures.
Fred Leach, ex Waterloo outfielder, was sold in 1922 to the Philadelphia Nationals and is back with the Phillies after time with Harrisburg. In a Saturday game versus Cincinnati he went four for five with a homer, but the Reds won 6 to 4. A note on Filipino builders mentions tree houses remaining common.
East High and West High prep squads finalize opening lineups for Saturday tests with Osage and Oelwein. East may miss George Marter due to a badly sprained right ankle. McDermott also nursing a bruised arm. West High schedules light drills after postponing scrimmage to prevent injuries. The Old Rose squad works on offense and defense as Sarff seeks improvements before Osage clash.
Whiteside alleys opened Saturday with fair business as Jim Morris, manager, noted cooler weather would have kept drives busy. Crossplaying work is expected to start soon. Neil McDermott beat Bill Morris in the best Whiteside game Saturday 2023 to 199. Gardens by Cortez, conqueror, remain a Mexican wonder after four centuries.
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