Kaplart Wins in Terrible Prize Fist Fight
Henry L. Farrell reports a brutal bout at Rickard's Garden drawing 16,000 fans as Kaplart defeats his opponent in a heavyweight spectacle. The fight drew praise for its pace but controversy over scoring and weight class, with officials noting the clash was enough to fill the ring with noise and intrigue.
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Fort Dodge Boxing Card Promises Tight Action
Fort Dodge witnesses eight round draws as McDonald of St Paul and Joe O Hara of Fort Dodge fight to a draw. Marshalltown beats Longo of Des Moines in a six round semi windup. Floyd Bowers from the city is set to meet Albert Huipp of Waterloo for eight rounds in the main event on Monday December 21. Jackie Leonard of Charles City faces Bul Brows of Waterloo in the semi windup.
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College basketball scores from South Bend to Milwaukee
Summary of several college games and scattered notes. Notre Dame edged Iowa 17 to 16 in a late shot as Purdue upset Franklin College 32 to 3. Wisconsin beat Marquette 42 to 10 with long shots and captain leadership. Partial weather and carnival dance notices follow with dated references to New Year’s Eve events and local promotions.
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Grange Pits Football In Big Money Class
Henry L. Farrell notes Grange’s shift from amateur grid to professional money, tracing era changes in salaries, endorsements, and purses. He highlights Barnard’s era gatekeeping and Grange’s potential earnings from a film contract and advertising, estimating a half million dollars over time and questioning durability of the appeal.
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National billiards results highlight day across cities
Augie Kieckhefer won 50 to 4% while Gas Copulus staged a late rally to win 50 to BLOOMINGTON Chicago and other cities report scrimmages and college games. Fort Dodge and Buena Vista College posted scores, Des Moines rivals met, and St. Nicholas plans tribute to Hobey Baker with uniform no 6. Captain Litttle of Staunton named 1926 football captain after a prior season injury.
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Reckne Says He Newer Figured Leaving Sacre Dame Football Cams
Reckne claims he never figured leaving Sacre Dame football. Reports say the team faced delays as they prepared for a late yesterday release. Officials noted signed contracts and potential European plans involving Rocio and Zan.
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Iowa swimmers set multiple Midwest marks at meet
In Iowa City, University of Iowa swimmers broke several records during a midwestern AAU trial. Captain Johnny McCinnick swam 50-yard free in 24.0 seconds, Standish Lambert posted 220-yard free in 3:31.4, Carter won 22-yard breaststroke in 3:11.5, and Ned Ashton claimed the backstroke title with 1:55.3, all surpassing prior records though some marks may be adjusted later.
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Larson Edges Mandel In Cedar Rapids Boxing
In Cedar Rapids on December 19 Sailor Larson from Moline shaded Joe Mandel in the main ten round bout on the American Legion card. Sammy Mandel in the corner announced plans to leave for the Pacific coast December 27 to fight five bouts before facing Terris for the title. Poe Rivers of Cedar Rapids knocked out Plumber Hawk Groddy of Dubuque in the third round. Harry Yohn of Cedar Rapids defeated Godsey Toman and Al Spinal defeated Joe Rider of Dubuque.
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Cedar Rapids Beats Shellsburg Quintet
Cedar Rapids defeated Shellsburg last night by a score of 39 to 12 in a home basketball game held in Cedar Rapids.
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Walsh Declares Against Borah Reservations
Washington reports Senator Thomas J Walsh denounces three Borah reservations to American participation in the World Court. He claims the proposals hinder the court and urges supporters to vote against them when the Senate reconvenes. He outlines objections to each reservation and argues they would fail to curb league influence.
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Methodists Seek Navy Aid for Prohibition Enforcement
The Board of Temperance Prohibition and Public Morals of the Methodist Episcopal Church urged help from the Navy to curb rum smuggling. A sixteen plank platform outlined steps for stricter enforcement and a national approach to uphold prohibition laws.
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Tama Jury Fails to Indict Pinkerton in Mommer Slaying
Tama County reports show the grand jury did not indict Linus Pinkerton, sought in the Night Marshal Frank Mommer murder last summer. Witness Manley Thompson, elderly Pinkerton associate, was brought from prison to testify before the grand jury.
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Dows Savings Bank Robbery Sparks Investigation
Dec 19 reports say robbers blasted the Dows Savings Bank safe and escaped with about $2300 in cash and bonds. Authorities, including special agent Don Davis, pursued fingerprints and possible leads as residents reacted with fear during the town’s routine day. Initial estimates vary on cash and bond totals, while investigators widen searches.
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Bi State Motor Warfare Ends in Peace Conference
Delegates from Iowa and neighboring states met in St Paul to resolve interstate trucking issues and reduce license fee conflicts. Walter Ramses, Iowa secretary of state, and William M. Calladay, motor vehicle chief, led talks that closed a boundary dispute over cross state commerce and exempted certain trucks from foreign state license fees.
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Train Crash In Pennsylvania Injures Ten
Ten people were seriously injured when the York Express derailed near Bennington, Pennsylvania, after a derailment derailed the Pennsylvania Railroad main line. Physicians and nurses arrived early, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals.
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Ames Football Team To Play California
Ames football team from Iowa State College will travel to Los Angeles to face Southern California on November 27. Plans confirm the game as part of the season schedule with details released by athletic officials.
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