Two Honest Wrestlers Revive Game For Championship Match
Omaha April 2 The world heavyweight wrestling championship pits Earl Caddock and Joe Stecher in a finish match here April 5 in a 15000 seat arena. Both men emphasize honesty with the public as key to their careers and crowd appeal.
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Omaha
Neb
Earl Caddo
Av Stecher
Earl Caddock
Joe Stecher
Caddock
Anna, Jr
Dodge
Stecher
Anita Barn
America
Melady
Gene Melady
United States
Pacific Coast
Joe
Stechers
GOIDTLE WRESTLES CADDOCK IN CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINING
Chicago on April 2 reports Frank Gotth heavyweight world champion trained with Karl Caddock on CLAL AL mat as he plans a match with Joe Stecher on April. He is recovering from a run down condition and vows not to enter the dive. Fulton May quit boxing.
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Gites Anita Grappler
Chicago
Frank Gotrh
Caddock
Joe Stecher
Frank
Fulton
New York
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Mike Collins
Collins
Frank Force
Strog es and Spares. Games Tonight.
Citizens Gas League features Thor Washers facing Humphrey Featers in a local bowling card. The matchup headlines the evening with rosters and odds as teams vie for league standings.
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Citizens Gas League
Thor Washers
Humphrey Featers
Vere
TOS Citizens Gras
Sib &T
Sean
Eel
Timex-tribune
Wwa
Ant ‘ Verlands
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Tumphrey Heaters
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Belden Hill Ready to Quit Over Sunday Baseball
Cedar Rapids officials oppose a summer season due to Iowa blue law conflicts amid Attorney General Havner scrutiny. Despite plans and player signings for 1917, local leaders fear legal(risk) and financial losses from Sunday games and the “passing the hat” workaround. Belden Hill warns the club may abandon operations if Sunday games are required.
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Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill
Havner
Central Association
Havner Urged to State Stance on Sunday Baseball
Des Moines April 2 urgent requests seek a definite statement from Attorney General H M Havner on Sunday baseball. Officials cite state justice department hesitance about blue laws causing embarrassment for magnates and delaying spring prep. If enforced, Sunday games would be banned. Western league cities Des Moines Sioux City and Central association towns would lose baseball revenue.
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Des Moines
H. M. Havner
State Department of Justice
Sioux City
Waterloo
Fort Aad
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Dubuque to Start Training Weeks Ahead of Season
Dubuque official George Hughes plans early player reporting as the Central association opens May 3. With $3,000 in treasury and 18 contracts signed, Hughes eyes Wichita and Des Moines connections for players like Washburn and Rapps while weighing Decoration day and Labor day as potential holiday dates.
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Dubuque
George Hughes
George
Des Moines
Sioux City
H. B. Maynard
Dubuque Electric Company
Hughes
Tom Wairweather
Lkely
Wichita
Washburn
Payton
Siflardgraves
Malgrew
Freeman
Davis
Central Association
Marshalltown
O'Toole Seeks Winning Team and Bonus Pitch Plan
Omaha April 2. Marty O'Toole refuses to sign a contract over team concerns. He wants to play for a winner and questions the O'Rourke players' strength. He outlines a plan to pitch a set number of games and receive a bonus for achieving a defined win percentage.
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Omaha
Ned
Marty O'Toole
Marty
O'Rourke
Galindo Edges White In Mexico City Lightweight Bout
In Mexicali Calif a scheduled 25 round lightweight bout ends in the fourteenth when Jack White throws in the sponge claiming a broken hand giving Jos Galindo of Chicago a decision. Gus Kervaras wins two straight falls over W Borne in Los Angeles. Frances Cowells sets American marks in 440 yard events at Oakland Cal swimming. The races sanctioned by the A A U.
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Chicago
Jos Galindo
Jack White
Mexicali
California
White
Gus Kervaras
Los Angeles
W. Borne
New York
Frances Cowells
San Francisco
Oakland
Gal
Smith to Meet Wolgast Again at Ryan's Club
Des Moines April 2 One of the season's great athletic showdowns is planned for Tommy Ryan's on April 13. The main ten-round bout pairs Johnny Wolgast of Cadillac Mick Wolgast's brother and Jack Smith of Fort Des Moines in a welterweight clash with a six-round semi windup. Both have traded knockdowns in a Waterloo bout and bring top welter and lightweight credentials. Smith is a consistent draw at Ryan's, eager for a hard hit and a chance to land back.
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Des Moines
Tommy Ryan
Johnny Wolgast
Cadillac
Mick
Ad Wolgast
Jack Smith
Fort Des Moines
Waterloo
Young Wolgast
Milburn Saylor
Indianapolis
Barney O'Leary
Willie Beecher
New York
Smith
Ryan’s
Ona
Red Sox and Dodgers at Davenport Today
The Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Dodgers arrive in Davenport Iowa for an exhibition game amid favorable weather. Infielder Scott leaves the club due to his wife’s illness and umpire Hank O Day is replaced by Bill Kiem. Thousands are expected to attend with a banquet to follow in Peoria this evening.
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Davenport
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn National
Scott
Red Sox
Kansas City
Hank O'Day
Bill Kiem
Peoria
Frazee
Davenport Rotary Club
Volley ball Showdown At M C A Tomorrow
Two volleyball teams led by Dr E R Shannon and Dr E I Dunkelberg meet in a three game series at the M C A. The Shannon squad favors individual power while the Dunkelberg team pushes teamwork to set up scores. A large crowd is expected and the losers will banquet the winners.
Things Theatrical Here At Home At Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre features Al Gorrell breaking records with Timothy's Troubles then tonight and Tuesday, while Majestic Theatre presents The Suffragette Review as a bright musical comedy with standout numbers. It showcases Miss Flo Vert and Bobby Bernard in a lively cast with varied costumes and catchy songs.
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al Gorrell
Waterloo
Timothy
Waterloo Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Firat
Flo Vert
Souloyette
Bobby Bernard
Sam Bernard
Myre to Meet Albrecht in Local Wrestling Title Bout
Charles City reports a large crowd expected for Tuesday April 3 as Helmer C Myre defends his regional light heavyweight crown against John Albrecht Minneapolis police officer and Minnesota Wisconsin light heavyweight champion.
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Myre
Albrecht
Charles City
Helmer C. Myre
John Albrecht
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Real estate transfers reported in Jubilee and Waterloo records
Mary Clark transfers land to Consolidated Independent School District of Jubilee while Chas Benarden and others move parcels to G Waltz. J A Bown and associates convey to Mary Miller in Peverill's addition. Edna Weltnisuer parcels to Bessie Strayer and Elsperman to Carrie Woelstein. A Kelly sells part of lot on Auditor's Linwool Avenue. Mason to Arthur Smith land in Prelifer Place. Total amounts listed include 19000s and 4000s in various parcels.
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Thack Hawk County Abstract Co
Mary ©. Clark
Consolidated Independent School District
Jubilee
Chas. I. Benarden
G. Waltz
J. A. Bown
Mary L. Miller
Peverill
Sarah Diekmann
Laura Bolte
Edna Weltnsusr
Bessie E
Strayer
Gammond & Urd
A. C. Elsperman
Carrie Woelstein
Whitney & Sedgwick
Waterloo
Arthur
Kelly
Fred Weltnauer
Auditor
Lin
When a Feller Needs a Friend Renovate Patent Leather
A guide advises restoring patent leather by rubbing with a linen cloth dipped in milk to refresh appearance.
Internal Baths Claim Vast Use Across Nation
Advertorial piece asserts more than 500000 people now use internal baths to cleanse the lower intestine. It links waste buildup to many illnesses and promotes the J B L Cascade device sold at Hansen Hansen in Waterloo, urging readers to request a free booklet Why Man of Today Is Only 50 Per Cent Efficient.
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J. B. L. Cascade
Hansen & Hansen's
Waterloo
Hamlin's Wizard Oil Promises Relief for Pain Sufferers
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a cure for rheumatism lameness gout sciatica and related pains. It claims quick relief from burns cuts and bruises and promotes liver and bowel health with Hamlin's Liver Whips. Sold by druggists nationwide, price 25 or 50 cents.
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Hamlin
Wizard Oil
Chicago
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