Wrestling Scandal Sparks Public Interest in Fall Rule
In a sharp critique of wrestling antics, the piece cites Crooked games and stunts by managers that misled a hungry public. It highlights Zbyszko versus Strangler Lewis at Madison Square Garden and the Curley plan to award victories by falls rather than decisions, suggesting a shift toward reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilfe
George M. Cohan
Matinna
Ness
Sake
Ostarmoor
Wladek Joyszko
Ed Strangler Lewis
Madison Square Garden
Pears
Curley
Zbyszko
Jand Strangler Lewis
Roller
Jack Curley
Wrestling Trust
Joe Stecher
Madison
Square Garden
Sioux City
Zboscko
Strangier
Hendlock
Kentuckian
Blandiy
Ake
Srapplers
Stecher
Top Shooters Face Off In The Trap Shooting Game
Biographical sketch of renowned trap shooters like Donnelley, Powers, Newcomb, and Troeh discusses the sport as a patriotic outdoor pursuit. It highlights training, handicapping debates, and the persistent effort of experts who dominate with high averages, urging broader purse divisions to welcome more skilled contestants.
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Donnelley
Airy
Powers
Newcomb
Heer
Troeh
Mord
Wright
Syrtts
Ben Donnelley
Chicago
Mark Arie
Thomasville
Ill
Chan Powers
Decatur
Andy Meaders
Fred Erb
Jim Stice
Fred Kimball
Capt. Bogardus
Charley Budd
Rollo Heikes
Billy Crosby
Jack Brewer
Frank Parmalee
Ed. Fulford
Charley
Philadelphia
O. N. Ford
San Francisco
Iowa
Billy Heer
Guthrie
Kan
Frank Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
Frank Wright
Buffalo
Ralph Spotts
New York
Race plans and bets stir Pacific coast shooters
The column discusses rumors of a Heil-Troeh race for a $10,000 side bet with wagers reportedly in liberty bonds after Heer defeated Troeh in the 500 target race. It notes Oregon State shoot plans in Portland in June and praises Frank Troeh as a premier trapshot. It also answers a reader about a cabinet post for a national physical director, deeming it feasible and beneficial for national athletic betterment.
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Marshall
Nimrods
Billy Heer
Guthrie
Gkla
Frank Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
Heer
Troeh
James McLaughlin
Peoria
Ore
Oregon
Milton. J. Brighton
Philadelphia
U. S
Susie Bishop Promotes Ray Long In Missouri Welter Hype
Ray Long, praised as one of the best welters after Jack Britton, is slated to box Tommy Comiskey in Waterloo on April 9. Manager Susie Bishop, formerly of the site, touts Long as a top contender while noting his recent return from service and a notable bout with Frank Rostan in Joplin.
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Missouri
Ray Long
Waterloo
Frank W
Susie
Long
Tommy Comiskey
Frank Rostan
Tommy Byan
Ray
Rostan
Altho
Joplin
Mike
Tommy Gibbons
Boxers and Their Superstitions Across Careers
A survey of notable boxers highlights unusual rituals and beliefs. Oscar Gardner trusted feline omens, Johnny Kilbane avoided lighting three cigars, Martin Canole feared dogs, Grover Hayes turned away from opponents before starts, and Joe Walcott balked at walking under ladders. The lore underscores boxing culture's grip on superstition.
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Ray Bronson
Oscar Gardner
Oscar
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny
Martin Canole
Canole
Grover Hayes
Philadelphia
Hayes
Joe Walcott
Dimmy Dime
Walcott
Ed Lewis Agrees to a Title Bout With M Plestina Davenport
Strangler Lewis wires Chicago promoters agreeing to a title match in Davenport city limits with Marin Plestina or John Pesek of Omaha. Promoters set a $750 purse or 39 percent of gate receipts, plan a finish bout at the Coliseum with Lewis seeking a non Plestina handler.
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Ed Lewis
M. Plestina
Davenport
Strangler
Lewis
Colliseum
J. C. Marsh
Plestina
Marin
John Pesek
Omaha
John Freeburg
Charlie Peters
Peters
Leonard Britton bout may be arranged soon
New York April 5 A possible Benny Leonard lightweight champion and Jack Britton welterweight title bout is discussed. Matchmaker David McKay offers 15 000 dollars purse with 65 percent for eight rounds to be staged late in the month. Billy Gibson Leonard manager weighs the proposal. Leonard has just returned to New York from the Pacific coast.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Jack Britton
David McKay
Sportsmen's Club of
Newark
Billy Gibson
Leonard
Pacific Coast
Youngster Richards Shocks Champ In Indoor Tennis Title
Vincent Richards of Yonkers defeated W T Tilden Jr of Philadelphia in five sets to win the national singles indoor championship in New York. Richards, a teen schoolboy, used blistering net play and precise passing shots to overcome the taller favorite, 3-6 6-3 6-8 6-1 6-4, in a dramatic final.
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Associated Press
New York
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
N. Y
W. T. Tilden, Jr
Philadelphia
Richards
Tilden
Ster
Tillden
Frankie Robinson Dies From Race Spill At Bowie
Sport flashes report the noted jockey Frankie Robinson died of injuries from a spill during a Bowie race. Other boxing results include Frankie Brit over Pat Moran in ten rounds in Cleveland and Frankie Mason over Patsy Wallace in ten rounds, plus a draw between Benty Chavez and Mike Orrison in Excelsior Springs. Ed Strangler One beat John Olin in straight rounds in Kansas City. A Courier silent but effective salesman notes a For Sale Ad.
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Baltimore
Frankie Robinson
Bowie
Cleveland
Frankie Brit
Pat Moran
Frankie Mason
Patsy Wallace
Excelsior Springs
Benty Chavez
Mike Orrison
Kansas City
Ed “Strangler
John Olin
Crookes Dies in London at 83
Sir William Crookes legendary chemist and physicist died in London yesterday. Born June 17, 1832, he studied at the Royal College of Chemistry and became an assistant professor in 1851. In 1861 he discovered thallium during residue analysis of a substance.
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London
Sir William Crookes
Royal College of Chemistry
West High preps annual interclass track meet on Friday
Preparations are underway at West High School for the annual interclass track meet next Friday on the athletic field at Fifth and Locust streets. All class men are invited to participate. Sophomores show early edge in track work. Drake meets draw interest as West weighs a possible Cedar Falls triangular with intentions to win the cup.
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Weat High
Fifthland Locust Streets
Max Miller
Rand
West
Ute
Drake Tey
Cedar Falls
W .J
Radiometer and Radiant Matter Behind Early Atomic Theory
The passage notes experiments on sulphuric acid and metal heating, leading to a radiometer and radiation research. It highlights contributions to electrical discharge studies and the electronic theory, then shifts to radium discovery and rare earths, ending with a farmer’s financial booklet offer from Waterlon Evening Courier.
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Jefferson
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Weisbard Bros
E. Kingsley
Waverly
Groninga Bros
Parkersburg
Passonge
Kenosha
Guy Lauter
Henry Moellen
Readlyn
MYER_BROS
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Outfit
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