Baseball Notes Update on Central Association Prospects
W L Farrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs outlines player moves in the Central association. James Archer with Buffalo, George Zackert with Lincoln, Dolly Gray and Co Van Snyder with Vancouver, Joe Kostal with Fond du Lac. Zackert impressed in local games, Kostal eyed as strong box artist. Other notes mention Waterloo trades, park improvements, and ongoing contract activity across Keokuk, Quincy, Burlington, and Jacksonville, with eye to Wisconsin and Arkansas leagues.
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W. HL Farrell
The
National Associaton of Professional Baseball Chins
James Archer
Buffalo
George Zackert
Lincoln
Dolly
Gray
van Snyder
Vancouver
Joe Kosfal
Fon du Lac
Zack
Joe Kostal
Fort Dodge
Boyle
Waterloo
Kostat
Wisconsin
Central Association
C. H. Yeager
Quincy
Clint Prough
R. J. Boyd
Hagan
Ed. Smith
Harry Horton
Ed. Reichle
Keokuk
Elmer Dye
Tom Copeland
Pat O'Conner
PB. J. Burg
C. Brown
M.S. Pierca
Hd. W. Wapaa
Kevanes
Charles Nabrgang
Burlington
James Hughes
Jacksonville
Wrestling Bout to Crown World Champion in Chicago
On April 4 Jink Gotch faces George Hacken Schmidt in a world championship wrestling bout in Chicago. Both athletes are described as highly trained and aiming for the belt in a match billed as one of the west’s greatest contests.
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Chicago
Jink Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Blond
West
Waterloo bowlers battle in even contest at Stoke alley
D W Barr and Herman Paul, Waterloo bowlers, faced Hin t opponents Saturday evening at the Stoke alley. Barr won with nine pins. Paul led with 218 in the fourth frame, 203 for Barr in the fourth. Bury’s five game average 185, Paul 183. Jesup team visits later this week for a strong contest. Sports schedule notes list golf, dog shows, tennis matches, and basketball tournaments for the week.
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D. W. Barr
Herman Paul
Waterloo
Stoke Alley
Barr
Paul
Barr. Pau
Bury
Jesup
Championship wrestling events and college meets listed
Championship of Wisconsin starts at Lawrence University on Friday. Wrestling contest at Chicago features George Hackenschmidt and Prante Gotch for world championship. Iowa M. A. at Des Moines. Oxford Cambridge match on the Thames. Intercollegiate swimming at Princeton. International Automobile and Sportsmen’s Show opens in Montreal. Second annual automobile show opens in Pittsburgh.
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Chicago
George Hackenschmidt
Prante Gotch
Des Moines
Cambridge University
Pace
Thanes
England
Princeton University
Montrea
Pittsburg
Cy Young at 41 Remains Boston Ace in Major League
Boston star Cy Young turns forty one this Sunday and begins his 19th major league season. Born March 29 1867 in Gilmore Ohio he first drew ink in 1890 with Canton then Cleveland purchased his release for $200. He has pitched for Cleveland St Louis and Boston and once shut out Chicago in his debut game.
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Boston
Mass
Cy"Young
Gilmore
Ohio
Diaemond
Young
Cleveland
St. Louis
Canton
Chicago
Brotherhood
Short Seasonal Starts Set by Ohio State League
The Ohio State league opens April 22 and ends September 13 under President Quilon who doubts the 23 and 13 schemes. Phillips, ex Cincinnati player, will manage Hast Live tee club. Lansing owner, president, manager, captain and player is Jack Morrissey. The Hemphills Donahues and Delehans are named as standout figures in other teams. The Atlantic association forms six clubs Portland Lewiston Pawtucket Wooolnock Newport Taunton. Johnson says Jale Stahl and Mike Denlin must settle with the National commission before playing for New York teams. Honey Boy Evans trains with Phillies in Savannah to lead a team against Cohn’s champs when theatrical baseball opens. Shaffer signs as Roanoke manager with unclear origin, possibly name or hometown. California State league grows with Frank Herman as president and managers listed for San Francisco Knell, Oakland McMenemy, San Jose Mayer, Fresno Baum, Stockton Moreing Jr., Sacramento Curtin, Alameda Schroeder, Santa Cruz Dovereaux.
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Quilon
Alll Phillips
Cincinnati
Jack Morrissey
Lansing
Mich
Hemphills
Charlie
Prank
Fred
Donahues
Jiggs
Frank
Pat
Delehaniya
Jim
Dili
Jnp
New Atlantic Association
Portland
Lewiston
Pawtucket
Woungocket
Newport
R. I
Taunton
Maia
Johnson
American League
Jale Stahl
Mike’ Denlin
National Commission
California State League
Frank Herman
San Francisco
Phil. Knell
Oakland
Walter McMenemy
San Jose
Mayer
Fresno
Chas
Baum
Stockton
Cy Moreing Jr
Sacramento
W. F. Curtin
Alameda
Louis P. Schroeder
Santa Cruz
William Dovereaux
Pinehurst hosts eighth United North and South amateur
The Pinehurst event opens with an eighteen hole qualifier for the eighth annual United North and South Amateur Championship. Former champions Warren K. Wood George C. Dutton Allan By Lard lead a strong field, with six divisions of sixteen advancing to match play and cups awarded to division winners. The open championship concludes the week with professional and amateur prizes and medals. The ad notes spring term enrollment at Waterloo Business College opening April 6.
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Pinehurst
N.C
R Egents
Man Killed By Train Near Dyersville and Earlville
A man, about eight years old and a resident of Barville, wandered from home and was found by a westbound Great Western train crew along the right of way between Dyersville and Earlville. An extensive night search followed, fearing he would be struck again.
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Jon
Dyersville
Earlville
Harper
Harlvillg
Barlyile
Barlville
Jefferies Plans Longer Battles Arena Near Los Angeles
Retired heavyweight champion Jim Jefferies plans a 24 round arena near Los Angeles to stage longer bouts. He criticizes 10 round events at the Pacific Athletic Club as joke fights with no decisions and says rich backers support his scheme. He aims to Europe this summer with his wife and would referee Burns vs Johnson for $5,000 if that match occurs.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Sehemé
Jeffries
Pacific’ Athletic Club
Son Angeles
Europe
Germany
Burns
Johnson
Rail interests and health update from the city
Dates were set for a trial run of engine 1021 in Central yards by Engineers Luscombe and Pireman before a run to Preepert Sunday. An annual Des Moines Railway club gathering for old Iowa railroaders was announced, with lists of Watercoans eligible to join to be sent from Des Moines. Passenger agents across Taikanda and connecting lines push a spring coast traffic campaign. Report on Fred Kaufman’s health trip to Hot Springs Ark. Severe diphtheria case ends with 21 year old Eugene Huron in critical condition at Eleventh and Jefferson Streets.
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Luscombe
Piremankigan
Iowa
Des Moines
Taikanda
Missisappi
Pacific Coast
St. Yaoks Central
Northwestern
Union
Southern Pacific
Fred Kaufman
Hot Springs
Ark
Eugene Huron
Eleventh and
Jefferson Streets
Slip of girl wins spelling contest at Manchester
Ten year old Lacey Robinson of Ryan wins the Delaware county spelling contest held Saturday afternoon in Manchester, taking both individual and team honors. Blackhawk county sent ten contestants. words from the Progressive Speller were pronounced by Prof. Irish. Judges included Belknap and Arildson. Lucy Robinson also wins three spelling tests, noted for her exceptional spelling ability and pronunciation.
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Little Lacey Robinson
Erre
Be Robinson
Ryan
Delaware County
Manchester
Blackhawk
Delaware
Witterg
Buchess
Supt
Enott
Watterloo
Supt. Elliott
Frank D. Joseph
F. M. Irish
Dubuque
R. H. Belknap
Fayette
Wille
Fannie Sage
Bessie Fish
Mabel Nesfield
Wilma Newsome
Elmer Blough
Ina Demuth
Hazel Bender
Nedie Rutter
Blanche Callahan
Wille Sage
Elliott
Lucy Robinson
A Mansfield Story in a Gallery Theater Row
An actor in Mr Mansfelds company earned 75 dollars weekly until he demanded 100 dollars for a role claiming a big success. Mansfield asked why and the actor replied that he achieved a major triumph in the part, prompting the raise.
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Mansfield
Mr. Mansfeld
Tle
Mr. Mansfield
Peer Gynt
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