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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
3
A fragmented page lists numerous professionals including Cockshoot & Cockshoot attorneys, Wood & Savery, D R Campbell physician, Butler Transfer, J H Brink plumber, an osteopathic sanitarium, Dr W S Greenleaf X ray expert, Dr M H Lynch specialist in women's diseases, Dr R L Barnett, Swan Martin Martin & Kringel, J Burner department store, and Lewis news items from Lewis Iowa with local names and upcoming community events.
Ambitious roster lists Abraham Lincoln and Shenandoah players on first team with guards, ends, and backs from Villisca, Red Oak, Corning, and more. Second and third teams include Jefferson, Griswold, Malvern, Tabor, and other area schools. noted standout Rollie Hoffman of Atlantic earns a sigety honor in the all southwestern Iowa selection.
A feature by Henry L. Barrell surveys football coaches across the nation as they submit a seventy five coach questionnaire to name the best players for an all American eleven. Lists include Notre Dame Minnesota Nebraska Penn State and others with selections by Weir Goodwin and several college coaches.
Grange will star in his motion picture debut in California under Atco Pictures. The project, a life story from iceman to millionaire, will film in Hollywood as early as March with a $400,000 minimum guaranteed by Atco.
In Chicago, Lewis defeats Italian challenger in straight falls to retain the world heavyweight wrestling title. He wins the first fall in 40:20 with his noted hold, then takes the second in similar fashion. His display of grappling gives him the decisive edge as the challenger struggles to respond.
Last night in Salt Lake City Jackie Uor don Murray Utah defeated Ernie Laeres of Casper Wy in a 10 round decision. Farrell from Salt Lake waited ten rounds for a decision from Johny Q Brien of Boston. Subiliie Omaha won on a foul over Barrett Clifton Heights. Rex Mekwan of Canada won the decision over Hughig Clements of Gloucester in the third round.
Wayne Munir from Nebraska won a wrestling match against Pat Gill of Nebraska in straight fall. The first fall ended in about twenty minutes with Munir securing a decisive victory.
West Point executive officer Colutel Kochluy voiced surprise at reports that Captain John E. McEwan, long time football chief at the academy, signed a five year deal to coach the University of Oregon. No definite 1926 plans are stated. McEwan likely to return to Army duties after coalitions in Porto Rico.
A fragmentary note compares the Amazon and Mississippi river regions, claiming the Amazon runs through wilderness areas and misquoting lengths. The text mentions a Minnesota reference and odd spellings, with unclear figures for river miles and locations.
Report on Babe Ruth's conditioning and speculation about his weight, diet, and training. Observers question his form after a lighter winter and a mixed 1920 season, with warnings that continued weight fluctuations could affect his fielding and speed. Ruth's future performance hinges on consistent training and simple lifestyle choices.
An old Rural Illinois style notice lists auctions and names Jessa Thonson Arlie De Bord John Grodt and Clarence Lund with December dates. It promotes farm loans at 5 1 2 percent and invites calls to Wood & Savery in Atlantic Iowa. Also mentions teachers Bibles, large sprint Bibles, pocket Bibles and Testaments from Alexander’s.
Marquette sophomores defeated Minnesota in Milwaukee, with a 28 to scoreline. The Gophers led briefly early before Marquette pulled ahead by halftime 16 to 7, then extended their advantage in the second half.
Northwestern plans to adopt a new cage system for football plays, replacing the old center or forward calls. The system, described as a “parley piano” of signaling codes, aims to speed decisions and improve coordination with Notre Dame and other teams. If timing allows, it will be adopted in Yeu next season.
Promising Cleveland featherweight Jimmy Trammett, a rising amateur who has fought well in recent bouts, is returning victor in most of his matches. He is managed by Walter Taylors runner Parcs City, a local promoter.
In Los Angeles a wrestling bout saw Stecher defend his title after a long three rounds. Landis pressed hard, and the feud featured hold exchanges as Stecher avoided decisive pins. The match stretched with both men trading holds and near falls, ending without a clear finish.
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