Boxers Here for Battles Tonight
Waterloo hosts a pro boxing program headlined by Ray Long of St Paul vs Tommy Comiskey in a 10 round main event. The card features Saph McKenna and Tony Caponi in an eight round bout, with Spider Earth returning to face Tommy Cadwell and Frankie Whitney as the third man in the ring.
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Waterloo
Ray Long
Joplin
Tommy Comiskey
Long
Tommy
Ray
St. Paul
Tommy Comisker
Comisker
Mike Gibbons
Saph McKenna
Tony Caponi
Mckenna
Capent
MeKenna
Tony
Spider Earth
Kid Adair
Tommy Cadwell
Cedar Rapids
Spider
Frankie Whitney
Reb Russell Returns to Form in Spring Promises for Sox
Mineral Wells, Texas April reports say Reb Russell, once a star lefty, is recovering from a long ailment that paused his 1912 form. He has no pain, is testing a spitball, and shows improved control as he aims to reestablish himself with the Sox this season.
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Mineral Wells
Reb Russell
Russell
Sox
Hose
Reb
Althe
Bonham
Tex
Thorpe Remains Giants Fixture as Last Major Indian
New York reports Jim Thorpe trains with the Giants in spring Gainesville Florida and is expected to stay on the payroll for another season. Once a major league star he hits around .248 last season and many think he will eventually move to the minors, marking the end of an era for the last Indian in the majors.
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New York
Jim
Thorpe
Giants
Gainesville
Fla
McGraw
Redskins
Benny Leonard to fight Willie Ritchie again in April match
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion is matched to meet Willie Ritchie former title holder in an eight round bout on April 28 at the First Regiment armory Newark N J weigh in at 142 pounds welterweight limit promoter Dave Mackay says the winner advances to face Jack Britton for the welterweight title.
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Newark
N. J
Benny Leonard
Willie Ritchie
San Francisco
Dave Mackay
Jack Britton
Antwerp to Host 1920 Olympic Games
Lausanne April 9 announcements state the international Olympic committee chose Antwerp for the 1920 games. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, president, announced at a meeting marking the 25th anniversary of the games. Absence of United States Great Britain and central powers noted.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
International Olympic Committee
Antwerp
Baron Pierre de Couberlin
United States
Great Britain
Baron de Coubertin
Harry Bay Heads Overseas Players in Muscatine
The League of Nations Baseball club, led by Harry Bay, former Cleveland infielder, plans to play in Muscatine within a month or two. The semi pro team features returning overseas soldiers and several known professionals. The group also includes brass players and a male quartet with a touring band rumored to be among the best on the road.
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Muscatine
League of Nations Baseball Club
Harry Bay
Cleveland Americans
Mason City
Central Association
Barchester Muscatine
Musky Baseball Club
League of Nations Club
Target Tips and Hunting Questions and Answers
Readers submit hunting and target shooting questions. The column discusses rifle accuracy at 25 to 150 yards, spaniel versus setter for grouse, pit digging for geese, baseball contracts and player positions, tennis and boxing matches, and duck hunting prospects with weather notes. It includes close answers from experts, naming several figures and teams.
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Vesdonduentata
Loudermilk Ready to Pitch for Bester Ball This Year
Grover Loudermilk, former Central Association star and Browns pitcher, says his arm is in shape and he will be ready to pitch winning ball for Jimmy Burke when the season opens. A jaw injury from a punch in a past incident is cited as the cause of prior drought, with a twisted neck and spine work noted by a local doctor after a recent workout. War watches made for Belgian soldiers are being produced as royal gifts with monogram A E, presented by King Albert and Queen Elizabeth to distinguished servicemen and prize winners.
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Waterloo
Comiskey
Normas
Jessary
Gleason
Bu 'Seus
Jis
Collins
Charlie Pick
Cubs
Sevong
Altho
Keystone
Mitchell
Fred
King
San Antonio
Tex
Grover Loudermilk
Central Association
Browns
Jimmy Burke
Ray Demmitt
Loudermilk
M. D
Albert
Elizabeth
Boys Tour France Sees Casinos and Comforts of Travel
Mrs. W H Lucas shares a letter from her son Philip written on furlough to Nice Monte Carlo and Italy. He describes four major casinos with theatres reading rooms jazz bands and athletic trips near Monaco. Philip mentions sleeping in a real bed and dining with white linen as he notes his brother Lloyd stayed there February 7.
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W. H. Lucas
Philip
Nice
Monte Carlo
Italy
Nanton
Nicé
France
Monaco
Prince of
Lloyd
Cheating Cheaters at Crystal Theatre
Theatrical reviewer lauds Clara Kimball Young in Cheating Cheaters at the Crystal Theatre. Anna Q. Nilsson shines as Grace Palmer, with Jack Holt as leading man and Tully Marshall among a strong supporting cast including Frank Champoux, Nicholas Dunnen, Mayme Kelso, and Frederick Palmer. Mary Pickford mentioned in the piece.
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Clara Kimball Young
The
Crystal Theatre
Miss Young
Anna Q. Nilsson
Grace Palmer
Jack Holt
Tully Marshall
Frank Campeau
Nicholas Dunnen
Mayme Kelso
Frederick Palmer
Crystal ‘Theatre
Blood Purifier S S S Promised For Flu Recovery
An ad extols S S S blood purifier as the best tonic to cleanse impurities and restore strength after the flu. It promises renewed appetite and tissue rebuilding, notes long use and Indian roots formula, and offers free medical guidance from Swift Laboratory Atlanta.
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S. S.S
Nature
Ue Swift, Laboratory
Atlanta
Pollyanna Comedy at Palace Theatre Waterloo
Pollyanna by Catherine Chisholm Cushing based on Eleanor Porter, staged at the Palace Theatre Waterloo on Thursday and Friday. The play emphasizes gladness and optimism amid world sorrow, featuring Pollyanna Whittier in radiant youth.
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Pollyanna
Waterloo Theatre
Catherine Chisholm Cushing
Eleanor H.porter
Pollyanna Whittier
Army unit lists 88th football stars for Olympic meet
The 88th athletes prepare for multiple sports as they form a crack football team destined for the Olympic meet. Captains W Soucy and M D Javies lead a roster including tackles from Minnesota and South Dakota, halfbacks from Carlisle and Notre Dame, and end players from Penn State.
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Clover Leaf
Sprin
W. Soucy
A. A.tarnauist
Minnesota University
Velitham
T. C. “ Necklace
Carlisle
T. Corey
F.G. McCormick
South Dakota University
T. C. Kasper
Notre Dame
Beret
FL Bender
Haskell
van Ginkel
Pennsylvania University
H. R. Murphy
North Dakota University
E. G.wealy
Morningside
Sydney Nichols
Illinois University
Tpl. Lotz
Wisconsin University
J. A. Parkman
Race Preview Jeers Jois Ray Versus Jack Sellers
New York April 9 fans anticipate a premier indoor match race between Jois Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club and Gotham’s rising star Jack Sellers. Sellers impressed with a 1 000 yard performance in Newark and trails Ray in the recent Brooklyn championship.
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New York
Joss Ray
Ilinois Athletic Club
Jack Sellers
Sellers
Jose
Mila
Ray
Brooklyn
Jack
Ilinois
Gotham
Sallers
Newark
Baseball Briefs From Houston Weekend Schedule
Ponge Joe Cantillion's Minneapolis club will play the Sox baseball at Houston Texas Friday. Gleason will send his team against the Houstons again in two games next week.
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Ponge Joe Cantillion
Minneapolis
Houston
Texas
Gleason
Houstons
Baltimore and Georgia Bantam Title Draws Highlight Ringside
Al Shubert and bantam champion Pete Herman fought 10 rounds to a draw in Baltimore. Georgia contender Puryear defeated Jack Folse in ten rounds to claim a regional bout.
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Baltimore
al Shubert
Pete Herman
Georgia
Har
Jack Folfe
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