Western teams brace for Drake Relays amid cross‑conference rivals
Western contenders including Kansas Missouri Ames and Nebraska prepare for Drake Relays while eastern powers led by Chicago Illinois and Wisconsin eye dominance. The article weighs quarter mile, mile and four mile matchups, noting past winners and upcoming clashes across the Mississippi in Des Moines.
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Missourd Valley
Kansas
Drake
Mississippis River
Chicago
St. Lews
Nebraska
Iinals Speed Merchants
Stigs
Missouri
Ames
Iowa
Mississippi River
Michigan
Purdue
Maroons
Des Moines
East
Migsouri
Missouri Valley
Cage Emiries
Stags Yan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northwestern
Orlinois
Illinois
Stagg
Aw Ss
Trans-Mississippi
Three I Likely Faces Shakeup If Dubuque Fails to Join
Around the Three I circuit talk centers on dropping Dubuque if an eighth city cannot be secured. Davenport and other cities are discussed as possible members as the league contemplates starting with six clubs. Madden and Mullin express varied views on the league’s stability and Dubuque’s chances.
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Dubuque
Madden
Larry Mullin
Wysbuyne
Lear
Dubuc
Keokuk
Jonal Ballt
Fort Williams
Ban Johnson
Boyle
Quincy
Burlington
Basle
Gomi
Lis Aiund
Woman golfer Kendall shocks veterans at Hot Springs
Mies F. Kendall, entered in multiple golf tourneys at Hot Springs Virginia, surprised veterans with strong play and is regarded as a rising contender in the ranks. Though new to competition, she has shown skill likely to enter major eastern events next winter.
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Mies
Kendall
Hot Springs
Unks
Bunny Leader Arrives At Camp
Cedar Rapids sports notes report the arrival of Jinan Hamilton, 1915 Cedar Haphis Bunnies manager, at Bunnyland with players Jimmy Men sor Joy Brown Belden Wilb and others. Hamilton appears optimistic about weather and pennant prospects as the team prepares for the season. additional players and transportation details for 22 Indian recruits are listed with positions and names of travelers.
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Corday Rapids
Jinan Hamilton
Bunnyland
Wuaide Bie
Elemel
Jimmy Mensor
Joy Brown
Belden Wilb
Iamilton
Prosian
Cedar Rapids
Woxle
Reaiik
Frank Forle
Ward McCullougsh
Akron
Colpo
Keokuk
Vatehers
Weeloston
Giehe
Uiftehiers
Swiek
Uweing
Hollaener
Shvady
Tung
Kelley
Taum
Goork
Tennent
Campbell
Asher
Trobiels
Witking
Puliski
Donaldson
Mety Housh
Mapel
Day
Hardin
Dickey and
Giffis
Keakul, Com
Stecher Defeats Westergard in Lincoln Wrestling Match
Lincoln Neb April 7 Joe Stecher Nebraske phenom youthful heavyweight wrestler defeated Joe Westergard of Des Moines in straight falls. Stecher pinned his opponent in fourteen minutes for the first fall and the second fall ended in five minutes. Stecher used body scissors and half nelson as Westergard struggled in Nebraska's boy's powerful hold. The Courrier and Reporter notes Want Ads attention.
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Lincoln
Neb
Joe Stecher
Joe Westergard
Des Moines
Nebraska Lasky
Stecher
Nelson
Westergard
Nebraska
Johnsons boxing career totals reach 208000 in early notes
The fragment chronicles Jack Tourson and Johnsons boxing career figures listing opponents and winnings. It records dates from 1909 to 1912 with purses ranging from 500 to 120000 and rounds from 1 to 15, totaling around 208000.
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Johnson
Duite
Cononent
Reep'ts
J. O'Brien
Tony Ross
Bud
A. Kaufman
S. Ketchel
S. J. Jeffries
Tim Flynin
A Sproul
Fray Johnson
Jane
F. Moran
Four Players Report for Wa log Baseball Training
Four candidates for the 1975 Wa log baseball team reported to Y Andress University as the squad prepared to start workouts at Cedar River Park today. Expected to open training Saturday, the group includes Tuttle Kraft Reupke and Myers, with details on origins and prior play noted.
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Walog
Tegus
Y Andress Unisplatstiie
Cam
Cedar River Park
Cedar Park
Tuttle
Reupke
Kraft
Myers
Dags
Begu
Montana
St. Louis
Ife
Viat City
Myere
Ine Helder
Cornell
Transportation Ia
Des Moines
Three Balls and Two Strikes Across a Struggling Town
In Chicago April 7 a strike era mood among keepers and saloon owners nears, with veterans foreseeing closures as women and dry forces push for change. Peter Collins denounces socialism at a Knights of Columbus talk, arguing it harms Christianity and organized labor while warning of unrest and class conflict. The Evening Courier notes dwindling business and rising rents as dry trends intensify.
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Chicago
Old John Bare
Uyuor
Ory
Lyanston
Brys Smley Corbett
Smiley Corbett
Jsuch
Joop
Waterloo Lodge of Knights of Columbus
Elks' Hall
Peter Collins
Mr. Collins
Iis
O m
Socialist Party
Collins
Hru
Socialist Party Movement For
Collings Falso
Terloo
Love of God and country vs socialism, speech concludes
Attorney E. H. McCoy presided and introduced Mr. Collins. Collins stayed in Waterloo until today, then headed to Oelwein to deliver the same address tonight. The speaker urged abstinence from questions at the end of the address.
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Gogiety
Absi Que Sons
Altornery
E. H. McCoy
Collins
Colling
Waterloo
Torday
Oelwein
City Electrician Inspections Report for Fiscal Year End
City Engineer C E Pritchard releases the annual report showing inspections and funds collected. Wiring inspections reach 632 units, fixtures 884, underground 12, motors inspected, signs inspected, with total inspections and a total collected amount of 2,090.00 dollars before adjustments. Outstanding balance shows 304.20, yielding a final total of 1,394.20 dollars.
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C. E. Pritchard
Wey AG
Waterloo Police Cover Large Field and Population
Waterloo police administer the largest territory and population among state cities. If evenly split, each district would hold 1,160 people. Cedar Rapids follows with 1,058 per officer, then Sioux City 1,048, Council Bluffs 1,009, Des Moines 967, Dubuque 84, and Davenport 936. Estimated maintenance cost is 77 cents per capita.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Dubuque
Davenport
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