Did you know that we had a semi-pro football team in Walcott?  The 3rd issue of the Walcott Community News, published on November 1, 1933, offers a small glimpse of the Walcott A. C. (Advertiser’s Club) football team and its’ players.  Check the articles below that were found in Davenport newspapers and give us more information about the sports scene in our communities.  The last page of the Walcott Community News mentions the Chicago World’s Fair and a couple of Walcott citizens who attended.  Click on the highlighted text above to view the full newspaper.

 

October 29, 1933
The Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Iowa

 

October 31, 1933
The Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Iowa

 

November 9, 1935
The Daily Times
Davenport, Iowa

Remember to click on the white highlighted text at the top of this page to view the November 1, 1933 edition of the Walcott Community News.