Norris to Take Control of Chicago Stadium in $2 Million Transfer
Chicago multimillionaire James Norris will gain control of the $2 million Chicago Stadium via a federal court order. Norris already owns the Detroit Olympia and the Detroit Red Wings and has expanded boxing and hockey operations across Chicago and Detroit.
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James Norris
Chicago
Detroit Olympia
Madison Square Garden
Hicago
Chicago Stadium
Norris
West Madison Street
Roosevelt
Mtn. Las
Stuyal Uincaaabo
VeLroit
Detroit Redwings
National Hockey League
James Norris, Jr
Board of Trade
Detroit
New York
James Wilkerson
Nate Lewis
Jim Mullen
Paddy Harmon
Harmon
Webster Independents Defeat Millersburg in Local Showdown
The Webster Independents beat the Millersburg Independents 21 to 17 on Webster’s floor Thursday evening in a tight local league game.
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Webster
Millersburg
The
Gazette
Webster Independent
Millersburg Independents
Bing Miller Named Player Coach for Eddie Collins Team
Veteran out fielder Bing Miller will serve as player coach for Eddie Collins' rejuvenated Philadelphia club after a recent release to the Boston Red Sox. Miller, a 15 season major leaguer from Vinton, Ta., has long been Mack's coaching aide and Athletics captain, with prior stints at Washington, Cleveland and St. Louis.
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Philadelphia
INS
Edmund “Bing” Miller
Boston Red Sox
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
Miller
Mack
Collins
Thomas A. Yawkey
Red Sox
Vinton
Washington
Athletics
A’s
Browns
Sam Gray
St. Louis
Bing
White Elephants
Orient
Cedar Rapids Grappler Wins Washington Match
Cedar Rapids grappler Jimmie Baer faced Wild Willy Williams in a tight three fall semi final with Baer taking the first and third falls while Williams claimed the second. Leslie Red Beers of Town City defeated Unknown Winslow of Los Angeles in two of three falls. Kennedy Rann beat Jimmy Kruze on points and Everette Holiday stopped Jake Hoover in a technical knockout to close the main card sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Washington
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bob Rush
University of Iowa
Jimmie Baer
Cedar Rapids
Wild Willy’ Williams
Tipton
Baer
Williams
Leslie Red Beers
Town City
Winslow
Los Angeles
Calif
Kennedy Rann
Muscatine
Jimmy Kruze
Dallas
Texas
Everette Holiday
Jake Hoover
Brighton
Williamsburg A C Edges Victor Merchants 25 24 Thriller
The Williamsburg Athletic Club defeated the Victor Merchants 25 to 24. Driscoll scored the deciding basket with 3 seconds left, finishing as high scorer with 9 points for Williamsburg.
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Victor
Williamsburg
A. C
the Gazette
Williamsburg Athletic Club
Victor Merchants
Driscoll
Driscol
Kenny Blackman First Rookie To Sign With Raiders
Kenneth Blackman former University of Iowa catcher and outfielder signed with the Raiders as the first rookie this year. He hit .360 last spring against Big Ten pitching and will report to the Raiders after completing duties in Sewell Iowa where he teaches at the high school. He stands five foot ten and weighs 175 pounds.
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Raiders
Kenneth Blackman
University of Iowa
Harry Johnson
Blackman
Big Ten
Hawks
The
State University
Killian’s
Washington county basketball tournament opens February 12
High school officials plan the Washington county basketball tournament to be held February 12 13 and 14. Pairings set by the county superintendent association show Riverside facing Kalona Brighton meeting Crawfordsville Wellman vs West Chester and Washington against Ainsworth with winners meeting in subsequent rounds and finals on February 14.
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Washington
Riverside
Kalona
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Wellman
West Chester
Ainsworth
Riverside- Kalona
Brighton- Crawfordsville
Wellman- West Chester
Washington-Ainsworth
Vinton Five Beats Manchester to Move Up League Standings
Vinton high tops Manchester 32 to 23 on home floor to take second place in the Tri Valley standings. Stewart of Manchester led scorers with three field goals and four free throws while Jack of Vinton added three field goals and three free throws. a tight second half saw Manchester rally from an 11-2 halftime deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprelal
The
Gazette
Vinton
Vinton High
Manchester
Independence
Marion
Stewart
Jack
Manchester Boys
Belle Plaine Quintet Beats Keystone 38 27
Belle Plaine high school defeated Keystone 38 to 27 on Wednesday night led by McCune with 19 points. The Belle Plaine reserves won 21-18 after trailing 10-7 at the half.
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Belle Plaine
Keystone
the Gazette
Keystone High
McCune
Tipton Quintet Defeats West Branch 33 to 28
Tipton high's basketball quintet defeated West Branch 33-28 here Friday night. Monticello will visit Tipton next Friday for another conference game.
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Tipton
West Branch
the Gazette
Tipton High
Monticello
Gold Medal Cage Tourney Opens Here February 26
The Gold Medal basketball tournament will be held at the local Y M C A from February 26 to March 2 with sixteen teams. Entry is first come, first served, and the last year's top four were Barron Shell, Wilson Certified, Pastime Theater Iowa City and The Gazette. S P File local Y M C A physical director runs the event. Sam Johnson, former Washington high star, earned a junior division all American Gold Medal last year.
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Y.M.C.A
Barron Shell
Wilson Certified
Pastime Theater
Iowa City
the Gazette
Central States Amateur Independent Basketball Association
S. P
Sam Johnson
Washington High Star
J C Cage Tournament Schedule at Northeastern Iowa JC
Maquoketa hosts the Northeastern Iowa Junior College conference basketball tournament on February 15 and 16. Schedule includes Game 1 Independence vs Tipton at 7 15 p m and Game 3 Lenox vs Elkader at 8 30 p m on February 15 with Maquoketa and Waukon byes. February 16 features semi finals and finals with winners facing Maquoketa and Waukon, followed by consolation and championship.
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The
Gazette
Maquoketa
Northeastern Iowa
Independence
Tipton
Lenox
Elkader
Waukon
Linn Girls' Cage Meet Set for Central City in February
Preparations for the third annual Linn county girls basketball tournament to be held February 14 15 and 16 in Central City. Eight teams enter including Central City Palo Troy Mills Center Point Lisbon Walker Alburnett and Toddville.
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Linn County
Central City
Linn County Schoolmen
Palo
Troy Mills
Center Point
Lisbon
Walker
Alburnett
Toddville
Toddvile
Central City-Palo
Squash Tops YMCA Recreation As Courts Fill
Squash becomes a leading YMCA athletic recreation after a new court is built. The game attracts heavy interest with courts often booked, and a ladder tournament is launched to spur further competition among members.
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Y.M.C.A
Cornell Scientists Find Treatment That May Curb Drug Habit
Two Cornell University scientists report that sodium thiocyanate treatment sometimes can cure the habit of drug addiction, suggesting a potential clinical approach pending further study.
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Cornell University
Baum Circus in Paris shows Merman coaching Lahm sons
In Paris George Merman demonstrates hitting drills to Larry Lahm son of Col. Lahm the military attaché while reports in the United States circulated about Baby Row being offered a circus job.
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United States
Baby Row
Baum
Paris
George Merman
Larry Lahm
Col
F. ?. Lahm
Wood Eyes 200 MPH Water Run For Miss America X
Miami speedboat king Gar Wood predicts future speeds of 200 to 250 mph as his Miss America X, weighing over ten tons with 7600 horsepower, prepares to race on Indian Creek. He recalls early records and notes shallow water dangers if something goes wrong.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
Miami
Fla
Gar Wood
Gar Wood, Jr
Indian
Wood
Detroit
St. Clair River
America X
Indian Creek
Local Players to Represent Cedar Rapids in State Handball Meet
Five leaders in the Y M C A handball league will be chosen next week to represent Cedar Rapids at the state tournament. Selections depend on standings and ability to endure grueling play, with physical condition emphasized. Standings show Steffa, Sila, Bartunck, Kutchera, Hollander, and potential doubles pairs led by Ralph Yuill and John Balcard.
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Cedar Rapids
Pet
Steffa
Sila
Bartunck
Kutchera
Hollander
Ralph Yuill
John Balcard
Roosevelt Junior High Beats McKinley Quint In Rough Affair
Roosevelt Junior High edged McKinley 14 to 11 in a physical game marked by fouls and held balls. Key players included Sweeney Olson Kanellis Wiley Nelson and Richardson contributing for Roosevelt as McKinley struggled to score. The article also notes federal anti polygamy laws in Utah from 1863 1883 and 1877.
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Roosevate Junior High
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ferty Raftis
Hammil
Benson
Sweeney
Olson
Ilentz
Kanellis
Wiley
Nelson
Lowe
Genson
Richardson
Zisko
Savage
Territory of
Utah
National League Turns 60 in Pro Baseball History
New York notes the National League marked its 60th anniversary since founding on February 2, 1875. The piece traces its origins to curb gambling, lists charter members Chicago and Boston, and highlights early rivalries, expansions, and notable records. It recounts key figures such as William Hulbert and A G Spalding and notes dramatic eras including no-hit games and long battles with the American League.
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York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Louisville
Washington
William A. Hulbert
Professional
Association of Baseball Players
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Hartford
St. Louis
Hulbert
A. G. Spalding
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Connecticut
Adrian
Pop” Anson
Roscoe Barnes
Reds
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Providence
Buffalo
Syracuse
Troy
Worcester
Kansas City
Ban Johnson
Tartars
Nationals
Union Association
Baseball Brotherhood
American Association
National
National League
Harry C. Pulliam
Federal League
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Harry OD
Stovey
Robert Lincoln Lowe
Edward Delehanty
New York Giants
Fred Toney
Jim Vaughn
High Duffy
James F
Tip) O'Neill
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Larry French
Pat Malone
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