Gotch and Caddock Train Together in Chicago
Frank Gotch, the former world champion, limited to a short Chicago visit, coached Earl Caddock for two hours at the Chicago Athletic Association. Gotch demonstrated crotch locks, toe holds, and the half nelson, stressing leverage and patience. Caddock and amateurs drilled holds, body scissors, and opening-position stunts, with Harding attending the Omaha match plans and Tris Speaker praised in New Orleans sports notes.
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Frank Gotch
Earl Caddock
Caddock
Goteh
Chicago Athletic Association
Gotch
Cratch
Earl
Frank
Habla
Calende
Chicaze
Omaha
Ben Reuban
Strikes and Spares in Waterloo Bowling Tourney
Waterloo bowlers may enter a city bowling tournament at Waterloo alleys starting April 10. Doubles and singles only, $2 entry per event, prizes shared among winners. Entries due by April 14. Event serves as a precursor for next year’s state tournament to acclimate locals to tournament play.
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Waterloo
Frank Manabl
Wings
Granis
West High Plans Unseen Plays for season opener
West High football coach Ed Adams, recently named to lead the team, says new formations and trick plays will mark the coming season. A Brown University alumnus, Adams promises eastern style tactics and puzzling setups. Six games are listed including Grinnell Fort Dodge East North Algona and West Waterloo with an open date to be set.
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Pes Moines
West High
Ed Adams
Adams
Maize
Brown
Carlisle
CANTILLON AFTER STARS IN MINNEAPOLIS SWAP TALKS
Minnea polis manager Cantill on seeks Carl Sawyer second baseman and Molly Craft pitcher from Washington Americans. Waivers already exist on Horace Millay who wears a Miller uniform this season. Cantillon says Manager Griffith asks other American League clubs to allow Sawyer Craft and Char les Humphrey to join Minneapolis.
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Minneaolis
Cantilion
Minneapolis American Association
Carl Sawyer
Molly” Craft
Washington Americans
Horace Millay
Washington
Miller
Griffith
Sawyer
Craft
Charles Iumphrey
Minniesapolis
Leaders Bay IN YEARS In Central Association clubs
Apr 4 Cedar Rapids report on the Central association shaping up for the season with manager selections. Notables include Hughes Dubuque Dan O'Leary Masonry Siis and Boyle plus Bosers and Wean. Mention of LaCrosse baby franchise and potential ticket sales. Also volleyball series at the Y gym ends with Dunkelberg winning and earning a celebratory banquet.
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Cedar Rapids
Central Association
Hughes
O'Leary
Stis
Boyte
George WH F Hughes
Dubuque
Mo |Ling
Dan O'Leary
Masonry
Clinton
Laut
Ares Ned Wean
Muscatine
Waterloo
Franke Boyle
Marshalltown
Egan
Mike Malloy
Chicago Cubs
Wisconsin
CG A
Belden Mil
Ford
Dodgers Plan Spring Workouts and Game Dates
Dodgers report by April 10 with pitchers to report April 19 under Manager Stis. Fort Dodge awaited the manager’s arrival this week as players prepare by April 15. St. Louis reports hint at strong conditioning. Central Association opening May 3 with Waterloo and Mason City seeking dates amid local celebrations and the UW C. T. convention in June.
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Dodger
Manager &Tis
Stis
Fort Dodge
St. Louis
Central Association
Waterloo
Ason City
John F. Ford
Mason City
UW. C. T
Mason City Prep Grid Gains Veteran Lineup For 1917
Mason City IA April football outlook highlights a veteran 1917 squad with players McConnels Lee Belding Zima Stanton and Steffen among three plus years' experience. They aim to impress Des Moines critics in the Mason City and North High clash Nov 17 with a fall slate including Nashua Osage Marshalltown West Waterloo Algona and Des Moines appearances.
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Mason City
McConnels
Lee
Belding
Zima
Stanton
Steffen
Des Moines
North High
Capitol City
Iumpton
Mason Larsen
Nashua
Tudera Industrial School
Osage
Marshalltown
West Waterloo
Hawkeyes Open Season With 3 to 1 Victory Over Moline
Town City April 4 Hawkeyes edged Moline club 3 to 1 in the opener. Gillis and Frank as pitchers. Aschenbrenner Raatz Hopkins Burns Bowman Seely used by both sides.
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Yon Laokum Wilt
Town City
LL. von Lackum
Hawkeyes
Moline
The
Moline Club
R. E. Town
Gillis
Frank
Aschenbrenner
Raatz
Hopkins
Burns
Bowman
Seely
National League Triumphs Over Americans in City Series Game
St Louis relabeled club defeated their American league rivals 5 to 3 in the third city series game. A tie was recorded in one of the three contests. Batteries were Douak and Snyder for the Nationals and Gonzales, Koob and Severeid for the Americans. Major league owners anticipate a $2,000 rise in hotel expenses this season due to higher rates.
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St. Louis
R. H. EL Nationals
Douak
Snyder
Gonzales
Koob
Severeid
H.C
Chicago
Thres 1 league star performer highlighted
A fragment notes the Thres 1 league where a standout player shined as the circuit’s top performer. The readable text emphasizes his impact and achievement within the league context.
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New Mayor Takes Charge at Vinton in April Swearing-In
J F Allen named mayor as E T Bryant ends two terms. New ward changes include J S Culver and B D Troxel joining council. H L Smetzer elected night marshal with interim marshal W H Jenkins continuing. Also notes on Anna Cotton funeral and W M Bald ridge death. March land transfers total 7 260 acres valued at 1 195 524 75, largest 240 acres sale.
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E. T. Bryant
J. F. Allen
Benton County Times
J. S. Culver
J. M. Gibney i
B. D. Troxel
W. E. Sandera
Smetzer
Jackson Street
W. H. Jenkins
Sill
Brant
the County Recorder
Charles ©. Wise
Carl Hansen
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