Willard Regains Title in Dramatic Heavyweight Fight
Havana reports Jack Johnson and Willard clash with Willard defeating Johnson after a brutal battle. Johnson fights for twenty rounds with assaulting blows weakening, while Willard lands a decisive finish into Johnsons stomach and a final right that seals victory. Willard hailed as new champion and plans to return to the United States. Johnson and wife look toward France as he plans to settle as a farmer.
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Havana
Jack Olumson
Jess Willard
Kanes
Willard
Willard’s and In Tokeu of His Newly Won Laurels. Cond Or Two Tater Johnsen
Johnson
Tna
Pinion
France
Martin
United States
Jainson
Tage
Renvering
Jonson
Damson
Sony
Jelason
Willard Protiguly
Ie Thera
Bhp
Oni
Willaed
Ted
Tennis for Younger Men and Young at Heart Athletics
Moakley of Cornell promotes athletics for all ages advising youth to start easy, seek medical checks for heart or skeletal issues, and tailor sports to ability. He favors track, tennis for thirtysomethings, and golf for middle age, noting walking builds wind and endurance. He cites film-driven enthusiasm and trainer insight from Cornell.
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Nbuen
Apri
Yuan
Elestiny
Mookley Cof Cornell
Petiie Gale
John Paul Jones
Tel Horna Gal
Alma Tinhards
Comdigan
Moakley
Cornell
Monkley
Hfe
Boyle Plano to Meet We Rule Boyle Plano to Meet We Rule
Keokuk April 6. Manager Frank Tingle of the Indians weighs whether to use a pitcher and outfielder or an outfielder behind the bat. Boyle plans to test combinations after reporting and may employ two pitchers part time or a versatile fielder. Donaldson and McCollough join, with Geib as catcher capable behind the plate or in the outfield. Park grounds are being prepared with drainage improvements and canvas covers for bases and pitchers’ boxes. A new water heater will replace the old in the clubhouse.
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Keokuk
Frank Tingle
Indians
Boyle
Donaldson
McCollough
Mack
OD. D. Donaldson
Bill Geib
Bill
Fred H. Overton
Rube Turch
Overton
Hayden's Men Start Training for Spring Session
Seffarson City Massachusetts April weather favors Burlington team as they begin spring training. Hayden recruited several players from the Browns and Philadelphia Nationals while planning to give pitchers a chance to work out kinks. Reported players include Miller Delano Rollig McGlade Meyers Kunz Willis Lanbaugh Andresus Graham Bakery Hoverkamp Vaughan Taggart.
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Seffarson City
Burlington
Hayden
Browns
Philadelphia Nationals
Miller
Delano
Rollig
McGlade
Meyers
Kunz
Willis
Lanbaugh
Andresus
Graham
Bakery
Hoverkamp
Vaughan
Taggart
Loy Brown Reports to Belden Wile
Cedar Rapids Iowa April 6 Rey Brown pitcher extraordinary outfielder of note and idol of the Rabbit fang is Dunny No 2 to report for spring batting The foxy Lossing Ylder arrived from Hannibal Mo where he presided at a cigar store counter during the winter and spent the crenton seeking friends Jim say Hamilton managing of the 1415 Bunnies is late appearing He announced he would be in Cedar Rapids Sunday night or Monday morning but failed to appear He will arrive soon and start at once to prepare for the reception of his score of recruits and regulars none to arrive later than next Thursday
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Cedar Rapids
Rey Brown
Fang
Foxy Lossing Ylder
Hannibal
Citar
Crenton
Bey
Jimsay’ Hamilton
Jud Salts Kidney Tonic Promoted As Urinary Health Aid
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy for sluggish kidneys caused by heavy meat intake. It claims the acid of grapes and lemon juice with bicarbonate cleanses and stimulates kidneys, reduces bladder irritation, and relieves backache and headaches when used daily before breakfast. Sold by W. W. Tageart.
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VW. W. Tageart
Des Moines Play Opens Spring Training Echoes Sioux City Series
William Myers reports as Des Moines opens spring training in Waterloo this Saturday with a game against Waterloo’s Western League club, weather permitting. Regulars will join the trip to Waterloo and Mason City for a three game series with Sioux City, featuring players from Waterog and Keokuk, while Tom Blodgett shines on the mound in recent exhibition work.
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Andrews
Sioux City
Larry Gaspar
Papper" Clark
Waterog
Whitey" Hensling
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Constra Association
Soo
Clarke
Sioux City Journal
Waterloo
Mason City
Tom Blodgett
Omaha
Indianapolis American Association
Omaha Bee Depeater
Blodgett
Thomas Blodgett
Daniel Tipple
Thomas
Consid
Treat Pimples and Blackheads From the Inside
An old health ad claims internal causes trigger pimples and blackheads and prescribes Helflaters Rocky Mountain Herb Tea or tablets weekly for a month. It promotes a vegetarian tonic to cleanse the system, improve liver and bowel function, and clear the complexion, with two doses weekly for a month.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Meritol Tonic Wgestive Ad in Waterloo Drug Ads
An advertisement from Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. promotes Meritol Tonic Wgestive as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It suggests stomach derangement causes most heart pains and urges readers to restore stomach function rather than assume heart disease.Price listed at $1.00. Waterloo Iowa.
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Dea
Henderson Drug Co
Waterloo
Towa
Red Cross Drug Co
Rookie William Myers Reports for Infield Berth Tryout
William Myers, a 20 year old rookie, reported to Manager Andrews in Waterloo this morning as a candidate for the infield. He comes from Cornell and played with semi pro teams at Ponca City last season, with shortstop listed as his favored position. Myers is described as a healthy catcher by some, recommended by former teammates who played with the local leader during the 16M league era.
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California
Wiliam Myers
Andrews
Waterloo
Cornell
Pontae
Muskie Youth To Have Trial With Muskies
Arthur Vetter, a local youngster from Volger's Reliable Jewels, will be given a trial with the Muskies when training opens. He showed promise last year and will be coached by Manager Egan and veteran pitchers. Jesse Runser cannot report until April 16 due to residence in Cleveland. Mike Flanagan remains on the Muskie roster as talks of a trade for an outfielder continue.
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Muscatine
Arthur Vetter
Volger
Reliable Jewels
Muskies
Vetter
Giants
Muskieea
Flanagan
Iowa Hawkeyes eye Penn relay trip after Des Moines mile win
Iowa City's Iowa University relay team will go to Philadelphia for the Penn relay if the Hawkeyes win the mile relay at Des Moines during the coming tournament. The squad, captained by M. E. Mortimers of Hamburg, includes Parsons and the football star.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa University
Philadelphia
Penn
Hawkeye
Dan Moines
Hamburg
Parsons
Justice to visit Mason City opening day ball game
Keokuk April 6 News that President M E Justice will attend Mason City Clay Diggers opening day May 5 at Mason City ball park marks Mason City's entry into organized baseball. Big crowds expected and league records may be challenged. Also Rockford Bi-State league head says a ball club will operate here despite Three I decision. site search continues.
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Justice
Mason City Keokuk
Muskies
Mason City
Clay Diggers
M. E. Justice
Tha City
Rockford
Parsons
Rockford Baseball Association
Farrell
1915 Directory Being Compiled
The Waterloo directory for 1915 is in preparation by the McCoy Directory company of Rockford HL. Four eight man crews started this morning to gather data for the most complete city directory yet. Headquarters are in room 426 of the Lafayette building. It will take about six weeks to canvass and six to print. The book will include a numerical telephone directory. Agents are courteous and seek information, not personal data. Householders with boarders or roomers should list names and employers to avoid returns for missing details.
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Waterloo
McCoy Directory Company
Rockford
Nanagers
Directory Company
Lafayette Building
Goodbye to Corns Comfort Plast ers Ad
Old style ad promotes Comfort Corn Plasters to remove corns quickly without pain or cutting. Box priced at 25 cents. Mentions multiple local stores and phone numbers for purchase.
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Wile
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William Myers
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Red Cedar Park
Wangler Bros. CO
Waterloo, Iowa
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Palace Theatre
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Milton Sills
Perpetua
George Klein
Mary Ryan
Harry Mestaver
Christy Mathewson
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American Tobacco Company
St. Correll AX His Stock CO
Maggie Pepper
Keystone Comedy
Mtme Old Chemist
Hager & Goodwin
Fern
Zell
Bunny
Marcou
Henry Toomer & Co
Williams & Rankin Williams & Sterling
Corns
Waneler Bros
Wyck
A. Miller
Schuneman & Co
Lauvette
4Th & Jefferson
Plaza Theatre
Mary Pickford
Hobart
Keystone
Stett
P. Ball
Avril
Harriet Labadie
Jose Echegarar
Knights of Pythias
Spain
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
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