Waterloo considers building a Cedar River park track
Waterloo sport fans gather at Ned Brown's Waterloo Lumber to discuss converting the Cedar River park circular track into a regulation half mile dirt oval. Edward Andrews backs the project and offers horses for training, with local horsemen ready to participate as park board funds run low.
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Waterloo
Ned 3. Brown
Waterloo Lumber Company
Klinefelters
Brown
Park Board
Cedar River Park
Expose Hinted in Chicago Baseball Scandal at Court
Attorneys for eight Chicago White Sox players amid a wider 1919 World Series fixing case claim a real scandal involving men not yet named who allegedly won over 300000. Judge McDonald cut bail for six players from 45000 to 7500 but kept bail for the alleged gamblers.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
McDonald
Eddie Citotte
Claude Williams
Buck” Weaver
Waterloo Gun Club May 19 Registered Shoot Programs Mailed
Programs for the Waterloo Gun Club registered shoot to be held May 1S at Byrnes Park are mailed by secretary Lou Witty. The event features 15 third events, 100 cents per bird broken plus entry in three equal monies, class divisions, 9:30 p m start, lunch served, Fred Whitner cashier. Also M I N K S tourney set for Macon City April 26-29 with $625 added to purses. Sam Foster oversees program distribution.
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Waterloo
Byrnes Park
Lou Witty
Fred Whitner
Macon City
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Sam Foster
Mason City
Joe Beckett Signs For Three Bouts This Summer
London April 5 Joe Beckett 14 st ish heavyweight champion is to add another chapter to his serial stories with Bombardier Wells Fred Goddard and Dick Smith He has signed to meet his known rivals in May June and July Beckett will face Wells in May Goddard in June and Smith in July.
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London
Joe Beckett
Todd
Bombardier Wells
Rank Goddard
Dick Smith
Beckett
Wells
Goddard
Smith
Dundee Ray to Meet Johnny Ray in 10-Round Bout
Dundee Ray of Dundee New York light heavyweight is matched with Johnny Ray of Pittsburgh for a 10 round bout here next Monday night in the Associated Press report from the boxing card underway.
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Dundee-Ray
Associated
Dundee
New York
Johnny Ray
Pittsburgh
Ignorant Essays on Life Expectation by J P McEvoy
The piece satirically assesses life expectancy statistics for readers, noting absurd assumptions about age 71 living 42 more years and age 65 with 11 years left to write essays. It mocks health and policy ideas, then jokes about continuing essays into old age with further reflections.
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New York
Ching
Han
Associated Editors
Holdouts on Cincinnati Team Threaten Season Start
Cincinnati National League club to open the season with the same lineup as in exhibitions. Jake Danbert may join later. Rube Marquard and Hod Diller travel to join Indianapolis. Directors stand by holdout stance, with Roush seeking a three year raise beyond 15000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Joplin
Moran
Jake Danbert
Reds
Indianapolis
Rube Marquard
Dispatches
August Herr
Hod Diller
Kansas City
Senators Quit Game Over Umpire Call Forfeit Declared
Washington Senators walked off the field in Jackson, Tennessee, after disputing umpire Brennan's decisions. The Giants were awarded the game by forfeit in the third inning. Giants manager John McGraw threatened further action and potential appeals to Judge Landis if Washington refuses to continue the series.
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New York Nationals
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Washington
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McGraw
Washingtons
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Gamages
Knockout of Reich Blamed on Harvey Interference
In Cleveland a lightning knockout of Al Reich by Tommy Gibbons drew criticism of Reichs manager Charney Harvey. Harvey allegedly signaled Reich to watch Gibbons left, only to see the right hand finish the bout. Critics argued the manager interfered with Reichs work.
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Reich
Harvey
Tommy Gibbons
St Paul
Charney Harvey
Gibbons
Gibbon
Cleveland
Promoters Seek Bout Between Martin and Levinsky This Summer
Promoters from Harbor, Mich and New Orleans want to match heavyweight champion Bob Martin with Bat Levinsky this summer. Manager Jimmy Bronson says Martin will accept the best offer, aiming for a July bout. It is unclear if Martin will meet Tommy Gibbons or whether Cleveland promoters are involved.
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Bob Martin
Bat Levinsky
Floyd Pitzaimmons
Bentten Harbor
Mich
New Orleans
Idimmy Bronson
Martin
Yaya
Bronson
Martin Ner
Tommy Gibbons
Cleveland
Minnesota Seeks Athletic Leader for Big Ten Reform
A Minnesota student and alumni group proposes a complete reorganization of the university’s athletic system. They seek to replace the board of athletic control with an athletic director to supervise all sports, citing better oversight and finances. Current Big Ten models at Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Ohio State Illinois and Illinois-like setups are reviewed for comparison.
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Minneapolis. Minn
University of Minnesota
Board of Athletic Control
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Big Ten
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Boanis
University
Gopher
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Wisconsin
Afishigan
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Athletic Association
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Alumni Association
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Sorensen and Nauman Lead Waterloo Bowls Night
Sorensen and Nauman defeated Harper and Guynn in Waterloo alleys. Nauman led individuals with a 204 score in one game and dominated totals, while Guynn and Harper posted lower marks. The match totals show Nauman atop the scoring chart with strong team and player performances.
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A. Sorensen
BE. Nauman
Waterloo
H. W. Harper
Guyana
RUNNING RACE WAR AT CHAGRIN FALLS
The Cuyahoga County prosecutor warns harness racing promoters that an April meeting at Chagrin Falls will not be tolerated. He cites resident opposition and aims to curb racing to protect Cleveland interests. Chagrin Falls Jockey Club president RK Palmer says the fight has just begun.
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Cuyehoga
Cleveland
Ninghorse
Chagrin Falls
Chagrin Falle
RK. Tt
Palmer
Chagrin iFalla
Babe Herman Outpoints Vogel In 10 Round Bout
Babe Herman of Portland defeated Renny Vogel of Milwaukee in a 10 round bout in St. Paul Minnesota with clear points advantage. The match took place April 3 and featured Herman’s decisive showing over Vogel.
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Vogel
United Press
St. Paul
Minn
Babe Herman
Portland
Ore
Renny Vogel
Milwaukee
Benny Leonard Tops Contenders After Quick Knockout
Kansas, rising in boxing lore, finished Richie Mitchell in one round after Mitchell had briefly challenged Leonard the month prior. Rocky Kansas, now a top title hopeful, has defeated Jackson and fought many greats, noted for resilience and a bruising style. Kansas stands 5 feet 5 inches and began his career in 1911.
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Ocky
Kansas
Richie Mitchell
Mitchell
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Jackson
Rocky
Johnny Wilbane
Freddie Welsh
Dundee
Wolgast
Mandsat
Feindier
Central West
East
Hej
Dubuque Teachers Oppose Strongest Local Baseball Eleven
Prospects at Dubuque University point to the strongest baseball team in school history this season. Captain Red Taber leads battery candidates with help from Carmar and Kem. The schedule opens April with Iowa State at Ames and includes Dubuque White Sox games and matches against State Teachers, Luther, Simpson, and Des Moines across April to June.
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Dubuque
Dubuque University
Kane Heights
Red" Taber
Chicago White Sox
Taber
Carmar
Kem
Farley
Fetch
Iowa State
Ames
Dubuque White Sox
Cedar Falls
Luther
Simpson
Indianola
Des Moines
Des Moines Bowler Tops 1409 Pins in Six Games
Des Moines on April 5 reports F. Todd won the singles tournament at the Alex Sangria Sunday night with a total of 140 for six games. He also posted a 200 score, the second ever rolled in the city on two alleys, Leonard claiming second and Moare third in the event.
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Des Moines
F. Todd
Alex+ sangria
Leonard
Niaca
Moore
Training Trips Hit Big League Clubs Hard This Spring
United Press reports spring training bruises and illnesses are shaping pennant races. New York Giants cope with infield injuries to Frisch Rupp and Bancroft while McGrew lacks depth. Yankees struggle with Ruths wrist Roths knee yet boast depth at most positions. Clevelands Wambys arm fracture threatens deep lineup losses as Speakers absence tests the club.
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Tejgerve
New York
McGrew
Frisch
Rapp
Bancroft
Yankees
Miller Huggins
Babe Ruth
Bobby Roth
Cleveland Indians
Bill Wamby
Tris Speaker
Rocky Kansas Knocks Out Ward in Fifth Round
In St Paul Rocky Kansas defeated Bobby Ward by knockout in the fifth round. In New York Ed Strangler Lewis threw Joii Pesek in one hour forty five minutes with a bar or chock.
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St. Paul
Minn
Rocky Kansas
Bobby Ward
New York
Ed “Strangler
Lewis
Joii Pesek
Dunn Indicted for Playing Baseball on Sunday in Baltimore
Baltimore, Md April 5 The grand jury indicted Jack Dunn manager of the Baltimore Internationals on charges of working on Sunday during a game at Oriole Park on April 3. Sunday observance groups push to suppress ball playing here on Sundays.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Internationals
Oriole Park
Cardinals Pin Hope on New Pitching and Infield
The St Louis Cardinals rely on Arthur Riviere and George Toporcer to boost the rotation and infield. Roy Walker and Bill Pertica provide pitching depth, while Jess Haines and Rikey expect improved performances from last season. Outfield questions persist as Mueller Heathcote McHenry Mann Shotten and Schultz compete for spots. Lavan stays at short. Hornsby moved to third. Stock’s absence reshapes the infield. Batting remains the core strength after leading the league last year.
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Sid Keener
St. Louis Times
St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Arthur Riviere
Texas Bushes
George Toporcer
New York
Riviere
Roy Walker
Bill Pertica
Walker
Jean
Pertica
Jess Haines
Rikey
Clarence Mueller
Heathcote
McHenry
Mann
Shotten
Schultz
Hornsby
Milton Stock
Toporcer
Janvrin
Fournier
Lavan
Vernon Clemons
Bill Dilhoefer
Lew McCarty
Rickey
Bill Doak
Cleveland Park Opens With Sold Out Opening Day
Cleveland managers announce all reserved seats for the American league opener on April 21 and the first Sunday game on April 24 have sold out. St Louis will be the opponents on both dates. Garland Pleur. Made to Make Good.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Baseball Club
St. Louis
Two Outstanding Ambitions Face U S Sportsmen
Henry L. Farrell reports British boxers, tennis players, runners and rowers trail Americans but the United States pursues two aims for the summer: reclaim the international polo cup and win the British golf championship. Key golfers Evans and possibly Gouimet face uncertain participation, while Jones may join and Fownes eyes a shoulder operation but still hopes to travel.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Uncle Sam
John Bull
England
Chick Evans
Francis Qouimet
Gartner
Robert A. Gardner
Dave Herron
Bobby Jones
Invaders
William Fownes
Krieger Defeats Reynolds to Claim Welterweight Crown
Adam Krieger of Lincoln won the world welterweight wrestling title by defeating Jack Reynolds of Chicago in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 1 hour 15 minutes, secured with a head scissors and wristlock, the second in 21 minutes by a throat hold and head scissors. Reynolds, former title holder from Cedar Rapids, had little defense.
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United Press
Lincoln
Ned
Adam Krieger
Jack Reynolds
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Krieger
Caddock Defeats Kotsonaros in Prolonged Bout
Earl Caddock defeated George Kotsonaros in a two hour forty minute match at Columbus last night. Caddock employed a head scissors and armlock to secure the win, showcasing endurance and submission technique.
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United Press
Columbus
Earl Caddock
George Kotsonaros
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