Henderson Lad Beaten In Rock Island Bout Goes To Draw
The South Muscatine fighter Henderson faced Johnny Way of St. Louis in a twenty round match at Rock Island. The result was a draw amid claims of a ringer and controversial judging. Fans and experts say Henderson dominated, landing solid blows and taking punishment as King pressed early before Henderson seized control in mid bout.
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Plans for Cedar Valley Meet Near Finish
President Starkey announces officials, rules, and events for the Cedar Valley Association track and field meet to be held in the city on May 17. Nearly two hundred athletes are expected, with Starkey as referee and starter and I C Dobbins as clerk of course. other officials and judges named for finishes, weights, jumps, and sprints.
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G. Golling
O. D. Loose
Harry Hahn
T. Cole
C. H. Longenecker
BE. D. Bradley
Gradley
Clinton Willis
J. B. McNiel
Muscatine Musky Bag Pilferers Crumble Pathfinders
Muscatine defeats Keokuk and Burlington, 7 to 3, with strong hitting and solid defense. Report covers yesterday's Central Association results, standings, and key plays at Athletic Park, plus player performances and upcoming matchups through Muscatine and nearby towns.
Waterloo overpowers Muskies in ARIBA opener and Curt is added
In a season opener at Burlington, Holly was released to make room for Clyde Curtis as Frank Boyle shapes Waterloo Muskies roster. Curtis, a vet runner and former Rockford player, joins a club counting on Curtis and Gould to bolster batting and outfield. Waterloo defeats Kewanee 4-3 in a crowding show, Arnold Sneldon homering and driving several runs as Cedar Rapids, Monmouth, and other teams begin their campaigns with standout performances.
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Waterloo Musky Club Plans Frank Boyle Day Return
Waterloo will honor Frank Boyle, manager of the Muscatine club, with a Frank Boyle Day at home as the Muscatine team plans a split schedule. The Waterloo Seater hopes for a big opening on Decoration Day, with Boyle known for pennant wins and influence in the Three-Eye League.
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BUNNIES SET PACE OPENING DAY ATTENDANCE
Central Association debuts in Cedar Rapids Waterloo Muscaline Burlington Kowanee and Monmouth report record opening-day attendance led by the Bunnies with 3 780 paid admissions and a total near 9 000 across the circuit The Bart Wells tally notes about 1 100 festival helpers and stewards aiding in gate duties as the league showcases its newest cities and strong crowds
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Tom Drohan Visits One-Time Mates
Tom Drohan the 2912 twirling sensation in the Central Association visited former mates at Kewanee this week. Drohan is not a member of the twirling star of the Washington American club, the Star-Courier of Rocknes remarks that Walter Johnson the poly pitcher on the Senator's staff has anything on Drohan. Last year Tom Drohan won 24 and lost 9 games while his brother, also with the Boilermakers, won 20 and lost 7.
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Boilermakers
Veteran player Waddell suffers blood poisoning in leg
Minneapolis report says Mays star "Rube" Waddell has quit professional baseball and is in a serious condition from blood poisoning in his right leg. He says he will seek treatment after a leg operation, though the injuries appear grave.
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Willard and Smith train for big boat fight
In San Francisco May preparations for the 20 round bout set for May 17 show Willard sparring with fewer than five partners while Smith relies on Boss Army strong. a telegram to Jim Jeffries asks if he will spar north. winner likely to meet Duther McGarty on July 4.
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Old Roman Ready to Quit Diamond
Chicago owner Charles A. Comiskey of the Chicago Americans plans farewell to baseball after the team finishes a world tour next winter. He says he will retire from active management and pass duties to someone else, noting his long tenure and concerns about aging.
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Starting Ot Tile Clubs Americas League Washington at Box
Washington plays Philadelphia at home in the Americas League schedule with Boston, New York and Pittsburgh also in action. Cleveland faces Boston. St Louis handles Cincinnati. Detroit hosts New York in the round. Washington meets Chicago while Philadelphia visits St Louis and New York travels to Pittsburgh.
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May Dismantle Rock Island Ball Grounds
Rock Island may dismantle the island city park to make real estate improvements. With organized baseball finished there, the park risks becoming unusable unless repurposed for athletic or school playgrounds. If saved, the grounds could support league games and school activities amid ongoing regional league formations.
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Boxing Bout Ends in Ten-Round KO at St Nicholas Ave Club
New York May S Leo Honnk of Lancaster Fr gave George Knockout Brown of Chicago a walloping for ten rounds at the St Nicholas Avenue club. Des Moines In May S Ten large high school meets are scheduled for Friday of this week. Sioux City Lemars Cherokee Fonda Hawarden Sunnyside Claghers Paullina Primghar Storm Like Whiting Pomeroy Kingsley compete. The Boone Valley association annual meet will include Algona Clarion Fort Dodge Goldfield Hampton Rolla Humboldt Webster City Eagle Grove Belmont Mason City.
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Fees Returned In National Trotting Board Review
Des Moines reports that the National Trotting Association board ordered refunds for fees paid by Nutwood Driving for entries in races never held. The ruling, the only Iowa item at the session in New York, concerns last summer’s attempted meeting that prevented any racing. Meanwhile Monte Atel and Roy Moore drew ten rounds in Reno under the new ten round boxing rule.
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