Willard as Boxing Champion Helper and Manager Origins
A historical overview traces Willard’s rise through boxing, noting Tom Jones as his early manager. It details Papke, Purdy, and Wolgast connections, and highlights Jones shaping champions from preliminaries, guiding Willard to major bouts and a controversial setup with Nelson. The piece reflects on Jones’s influence in early 20th century boxing.
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Tom Jones
Augusta
la Salley UK
Herokee
Tont
Tom Jumpen
la Salle
Sam
Papke
Willard
Janes
Crassett
Main Streets
Tom
Thunderbolt
Eddie Purdy
Ai Thie
Sones
Papke Withlin
Dring
Ketehel
Jones
Billy
Ad Wolgast
Nelson
Los Angeles
Wolgaston
Paint Richmond
Cal
Wildcat
Dement
Witchie
San Francisco
Repri Nein
Severa
She Bo
Charney Cutler
Lewis
Jane East
Georgwaukee
Jess
Jess Willard the World Heavyweight Champion
The text portrays Jess Willard with unclear details, noting his status as heavyweight champion and mentioning his 27 year old American background and family. It describes his short four year ring career and a moment of public mockery by other boxers before a reported defeat and Willard’s response attempting a comeback.
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Jess Willard
Iaan Kansan
Prack
Ash
Che Seirjek
Jess
Wuatgae
Nin
Jeffs
Rane
Willard
Wilkard
Anson's Report at Marshall Town Camp Opens
The Anson squad gathers in Marshalltown as managers call for practice. Hammersehnridt Wright Cahill Chappel and Unger arrive with new players from Toledo Louisville Odin and LaPorte as others follow through delays caused by a friend’s death and travel issues. A federal statute affecting interstate film importation is noted amid camp chatter and roster buildup.
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Lea Hammerschmidt
Toledo
Dubuque
Hammerachmidtig
Walter Cahill
Louisville
SD. Wright
Weir
Wright
Cahill
Chappel
Odin
Tlenfielder
Fos. Unger
LaPorte
Unger
Cifford Ro
Muskies To Play Moline In Spring Training Game
Muskies manager Ned Hean arranges an exhibition with Moline for Sunday as eight spring hopefuls report. Newcomers Cateler Cuttee Gerald Wetzel Julius Wagner GH. MM. Fisher arrive. Watkins and Washington show potential, Washington aiming for second base.
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Muscatine
Ned Hean
The
Muskies
Moline Club
Thureel Jeane
Ryan
Re~aining Premlers
Ttds
Mughes
Mole Club
al Muarguard
Birlington
Rept
Red Sox
Cateler Cuttee
Denver
Gerald Wetzel
Owensville
Julius Wagner
St. Paul
Willian
Chief Watking
Detroit
Fred Warshington
Iielder
Grandview
MM. Fisher
Marengo
Ross
Gan
Giletes
Watkins
Nebraska Dudings
Wagner
Egan
Centerville
Gongsetr
Washington
la Moure
Claydiggers Send Tickets to Mason City
Transportation for twenty seven Clay Diggers mailed by Secretary Law. Advance guard due soon. first workout planned Friday. Contracts and tryouts noted for Harred and Tiarrad. Boon to report June. Leone sidelined till recovery. List of reported players includes infielders Bethune Welsh Branset Bartline Megplay Brewer Vinson. outfielders Buergelin Lind Gold O Lon nell. pitchers Glasner Miller Bundy Boone Viver CBR Garrety Cruze Mor Wright. catchers Wilke Inrng Emerson Morrow Weeks Harrison Harred.
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Mason City
Law
Bay
Harred
Shannon
Haseen
Tiarrad
Plingis
William Boone
Peoria
Leone
Claude Bethune
Harts Welsh
Pete Branset
Walter Bartline
Megplay
Steve Brewer
Fred Vinson
Maurice Buergelin
Lester Lind
Warry Gold
Joe O'Lonnell
George Glasner
Chiefs Miller
Clyde Bundy
Chain Vimer
LW. Burton
C. BR. Garrety
Leonard Cruze
Jas
C. Mor
Tom Wright
George Wilke
Kart
Rng
Emerson Morrow
M.S. Weeks
C. EL Harrison
P. Harred
Willard Moran Bout Offered in London Purse Four Thousand
London April 7 a London syndicate offers 4000 pounds for a bout between Jess Willard the heavyweight champion and Wrans Moran of Pittsburgh. Willard would receive 2000 pounds for travel. Moran recently defeated by Johnson in 20 rounds at Marely. Wardier Writs at London in ten rounds.
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London
Sy Indicate
Jess Willard
Tackleson
Havana
Wrans Moran
Pittsburgh
Willard
Ponds
Maran
Johnson Din
Mari
Shine
Marely
Tom
Wardier
New Champion Will Keep Title
Willard, the new boxing champion, plans to defend his title and draw a sharp color line after defeating Johnson. He describes his rise from Kansas to Oklahoma, his four children, and his quiet, disciplined life, warning of riots after Jeffries’ Reno defeat and emphasizing his independence and focus on training.
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Havana
Jess Willard Ihel Mab
New York
Willard
Johoson
Jeffries
Reno
Carl Morris
Kansas
Oklahoma Land
Cat Morris
Johnson
United States
Champlan
Broadway
Shanley Drops Des Moines Club in Suspicious Move
In Des Moines the Rooster training squad saw two departures. Mike Shanley, formerly of Chattanooga, deserted the club, while Harry Price from Oakland arrived. Shanley told Boss Ishetl he planned to return home to St Louis, amid family opposition and a farm bribery rumor. He allegedly confided to Tex Farrell of Highland Park about joining Burlington Central. If he seeks the flapping game, he could face suspension for leaving before reporting.
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Des Moines
Rooster
Mike Shanler
Chattanooga
Harry Price
Oakland
Shanley
Boss Ishetl
St. Lois
Shanney
Tex’’ Farrell
Highland Park
Burlington Central Association
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claims Healing
Take Care of the Children promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for lingering colds distressing cough sleepless nights and raw inflamed throat. It claims to relieve coughs colds croup and whooping cough without opiates and notes availability from druggists everywhere.
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Foley
Waterloo squad grows as candidates report for baseball trial
Eleven players reported to manager Andrews with more expected in the city. Early arrivals include Berry of Ottumwa, Lindner of Saskatoon, infielder Butch Free, Lead, 8. DB., and catcher Frank Ashland who seeks a third straight year with Waterloo. Training begins today with light work at Cedar River park as Des Moines visits Saturday and Sunday. Joe Wintz will arrive next week to join the series with Sioux City.
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Waterloo
Andrews
Berry
Ottumwas
Lindner
Saskatoon
Butch” Free
Frank Ashland
Ashland
Free
Terry
Ottumwa Courier
Cedar River Park
Des Moines
pame. __. There is still considerable water at i Hed
Cedar Park
Wints
Joe Wintz
Wintz
Sioux City
Bunnies Sign Another Recruit In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids reports a try out for Ray Augustus a 1914 Moose Jaw shortstop drafted by manager Jimmy Hamilton and Belden Hill. Augustus posted 129 games 261 batting with 33 stolen bases and 894 fielding percentage. He will travel from Hamilton Oregon to join the Bunnies once possible.
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Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill
Jimmy
Hamilton
Bunnies
Ray Augustus
Moose Jaw
Augustus
Ore
Ducky" Eberis
Kidney trouble: four ounces of Rad Salts ad
The ad promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flushing remedy. It claims overworked kidneys cause urine issues and back pain, advising a tablespoonful in water each morning for a few days. It emphasizes safety, affordability, and a grape lemon lithia formula, sold by H W Taggart.
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H.W. Taggart
Galesburg Central Club Recruits Ahead in Cedar Rapids
A 1912 era note reports a Galesburg Central association club recruit arriving in Cedar Rapids on a Wednesday. The outfielder, who played in the southern league the last two seasons, is eager to secure a permanent berth in the total outer garden.
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Galesburg
Lawyer Thinks Head in a Block of Wood
South Orange New Jersey April. Andrew 8 Taylor former police court judge and noted lawyer has been committed to Overbrook asylum for insanity shocking the town as he faces pending court actions. He owes the Burnett estate 24000 and has $1200 bail in a suit by Mrs O Reilly over a fraudulent sale claim. His mother sought commitment and a sister testified of a wooden head block believed to compel suicide if not removed. County Prosecutor Guild noted the financial matters but Judge Osborne ordered commitment without prejudice to other cases.
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South Orange
N. J
Andrew 8. Taylor
Overbrook
Taylor
Anna S. Burnett
Michael J. O'Reilly
Guild
Osborne
Virden family land transfers in La Porte City area
A series of property transactions show Geo B Virden and allied parties transferring numerous lots across Virden Add and Virden's Add in La Porte City and nearby Waterloo. Transfers involve United Glove and Mitten Co., various blocks, and nominal sums of $1 or $600, with multiple deeds recorded to multiple Virden family members and associates.
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Howrey & McWilliams
la Virden
N’ Add
la Porte City
Geo. E. Virden
United Glove & Mitten Co
Virden's Add
Waterloo
Geo. & Virden
Virden
Ada
Geo. B. Virden
la Porte
Geo. H. Virden
Benedict to Schroeder Property Transfer in Waterloo
F L Benedict transfers part lots 1 and 2 block 1 Rail Road Addition Waterloo to Anna Schroeder for $2,000. The record notes the conveyed parcels located in Waterloo with the stated purchase price and adjacent property identifiers.
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F. L. Benedict
Anna Schroeder
Rail Road
Waterloo
Real Estate Transfers In Black Hawk County Odds
Real estate transfer notices list multiple deeds: John C. Schmit to Anna Schroe der in Hammond and Hopkins Add Waterloo for $1. John McChane to Verne Hollope ter for 34 in Sec 25. McChane to J Ayres for NEV RA and part lot 1 Sec 36 for $10,600. McChane to Nathan Worley for SH% Sec 26 and part lat 2 Sec 35 Twp 87-11 for $9,450. George H. Cheever to PF Bell.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
John C. Schmit
Anna Schroeder
Hammond & Hopkin's
Waterloo
John McChane
Verne Hollopeter
George H. Cheever
PF. L. Bell
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Richardson
Washington, Aguos
Willard Tolinson
Tramss
Ficht Glas
St. Jound
Caneress
Jolison
Eganites
Moline
FOXES
Ayers
Lonbon
Willard Moran
Sumain
Hlas No
Ditlous
Jess Jr
Des Moines Club
Butch Free
Andrew
Plaza Theatre
Buckshot John
Keystone
Carlyle Blackwele
AL Gorrell and Fils Stock Co
Matinees
Amros
Roland West
Henry B. Toomer & CO
Sterling
G. W. Griffith
Grand Theatre
Paul J. Rainey
African Hunt Pictures
Africa
Gean
Notion Pictures
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Byvank
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ava
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