Roller Winner Again In Thrilling Des Moines Wrestling Match
Dr. F P Roller of this city defeated Jess Westergaard of Des Moines in two straight falls at Preamlandrink last night. About three thousand spectators watched a fast, grueling contest with Roller proving the stronger man as both wrestlers exchanged holds and power moves in a high energy bout. Westergaard showed great condition but Roller’s advantage prevailed throughout the tough match and in the first half Roller dominated with slam moves and headlocks before the bout ended.
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Dr. BR. F P. Roller
Jess Westergaard
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Weetergaard
Raeller
Iowa Giant
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Morris
Graham
Westergaard
Lowan
Middle West
N Eck
Toe Bold
Leap Year Matrimony and Fashion at the Stores
A playful Leap Year note urges women to help backward suitors choose a head to a future home and links matrimony to social welfare and clothing stores. It cites a British formula for progress and hints at spring suits with broad shoulders.
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Susie
Reller Triumphs Over Westergaard In Tight Fall Contest
In a lively match Keller used defense to counter Westergaard's offense. The first fall lasted 36 minutes 20 seconds, the second 26 minutes 5 seconds, with Reller prevailing as Westergaard pressed hard.
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Keller
Weatergaard
Reller
Wen
Local sports brief rounds up weekend results and notes
Reanches beat Hellevues Sunday afternoon in a game with an unclear score. Tabernacles defeated Madison Street Methodist Episcopal church 1 to 0 yesterday. Umpire mix up caused Navy Yard Marine Guard Fort Plagier game to be forfeited to Plagier. Boxing match in Port appears mishandled. University of Idaho track squad showing strong form in practice. Lincoln High opens three tenure courts for students. Ulvestad wins two 25 third events at Ballard Gun Club meet. Black Cats appear this week, Si Wanton described as tail twist. Final game versus Butte marked by severe errors. urged to stop.
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Biddy Doyle
Navy Yard
Marine Guard
Fort Plagier
Plagier
Aberdeen Here Today Facing Dag in Seattle
Aberdeen baseball arrives from Spokane aiming to extend a strong run with five games in seven days. The league champions field a near identical lineup with Moore at second and Chief Roberts in right field, as local fans gather for the Seattle matchup against Dag’s crew.
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Seattle
Dag
Moore
Portland
Andy Anderson
Roberts
Eddie
Johnson Goes After Burns in Global Heavyweight Gamble
London April 28 Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight champion arrived from New York with manager Sam Fitzpatrick. They issued a challenge to Tommy Burns to fight anywhere for any purse. Johnson bets Burns 2500 he will stop him in 26 rounds and offers Burns two thirds of any purse. Warne fore stalled with 6000 deposited for a meeting while Herne seeks 20000 for his share. fight location depends on the purse.
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Sam Fitzpatrick
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National Sporting Club
Soo
Tommy Burns
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Hurne
Arna
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Warne
The
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England
America
First American on Olympic team ready after Boston win
T P Morrissey of Yonkers New York wins the Boston Marathon in 2 hours 25 minutes 43 16 seconds to become the first American named to the Olympic team for London. A 19 year old runner known for indoor championships, Morrissey vows to “lick the English” and trains alone while working as an electrician.
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Boston
T. P. Morrissey
Mercury Athletic Cclub
Yonkers
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London
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Marvel
Acondsleas
Longboat
Professiomale
Morrissey
Hallard White Box seeks players at Woodland Park
The Hallard White Box of Bailard announces an open date for Sunday afternoon at Woodland Park from 2 to ?. Managers interested in trying out are invited to attend and evaluate prospects.
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Hallard White Box
Bailard
Woodland Park
Bennett Lacked Support In Rough Home Game
A chaotic match saw Bennett perform well for Bennett but without backing from teammates. Kreitz’s two base hits and Cartwright’s fielding misplays defined a wild contest as Mobley pitched strongly for the locals, yet miscues and late scoring runs kept the visitors ahead.
Bennett's bat leads in rough victory forSquak Borough clash
Bennett delivered the decisive hits and powered by Artie Roses as Dug's Pets showed sparks of form in Squak Borough. He hammered two singles and two long drives to the right-field fence while Fortier and Mormond added hits as the untamed pennant hopefuls pressed in a tense fifth inning.
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Irby
Lusel
Swain
lMerry Brown
Dug
Mike
Squak
Artie Roses
Hoss
Washington High Hosts Arsenal Interclose Meet
Washington high school athletes host the Arsenal interclose meet this afternoon on the varsity campus. Seventy runners from four classes are expected to compete in exciting races. Charley Matled, holder of the Coe medal, faces strong challenger Crawford Warren in the quarter mile dash.
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Washington High School Athletas
Charley Matled
Crawford Warren
To See Battleships Take Boats at Pier 2
Daily round trips headline tours offer ten trips per day from Pier 2 to view battleships. Passengers board boats for the coastal voyage and return after sightseeing.
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Coe
Rejuvenated Terry Ready to Take on English Champion
New York April 28 A revived Terry McGovern, former featherweight champion, plans a comeback to face English lightweight Johnny Summers in a ten round bout at Broadway Athletic Club Lyric Hall. If fit McGovern could pull off an athletic miracle, tipping the scales near 124 and challenging the world title again after past struggles and a sanitarian spell.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Joe Gans
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Madison Square Garden
Terry
New York Giants
McGovern
Polyclinic Hospital
Johnny Summers
Old Broadway Athletic Club
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