Two Head Holds Save Lewis in Champion Title Fight
Des Moines April 13 Brute strength wore down Caddock in his match with Ed Strangler Lewis heavyweights Wrestling champion here last night and he lost out by two straight falls both via headlock. Caddock left unconscious after both falls. First round nearly even as they battled an hour and 35 minutes. Lewis broke free from holds and applied another headlock to end the first fall. Second bout short seven minutes 30 seconds as Lewis used his head crusher to take the title with Caddock again applying a painful toehold.
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Sunday Speeds Baseball Into Season Opener
Rev Billy Sunday asserts the 3source doctrine and Judge Landis will ensure fair play as baseball begins anew. He notes renewed enthusiasm from players managers press and public with Harding in the White House and the nation poised to return to the old stride.
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United Press
Cincinnati
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Fort Dodge Coach Publicizes Track Schedule for Year
Fort Dodge coach H S Brown announced this year’s track schedule featuring Drake Relays at Des Moines Des Moines, Mason City, Fonda and Boone events. The squad welcomes returning athletes boosting prospects for the Drake Relays and a State Meet in Des Moines in May.
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Mason i
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Coffey Knocks Out Fisher In Oakland Bout
Joe Coffey of Oakland defeated Joe Fisher of the U S S New Mexico by knockout blow in the second round of a four round bout in Los Angeles. Al Walker of Sacramento and Ernie Boosemad of San Diego fought a draw.
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Joe Fisher
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A Comic Strip in Type by J. P. McEvoy
A humorous reminiscence framed as a husband’s complaint about his wife's well meaning but disruptive house cleaning. He recounts mishaps from basement doors to piano removal and roof patching, noting the constant noise and his nervous desire for restraint despite admiration. Copyright 1921 Associated Editors.
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Associated Editors
Race Track Work Moves the Week at Cedar River Park
Waterloo area racers and enthusiasts meet to convert Cedar River park track from circular to oval with two stretches. Preparations begin immediately with road graders and plows, as supporters offer labor and funding. Local businessmen back the project, citing city benefits and broad interest from horsemen and motorcycle, auto, and athletic crowds.
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Golf Jacket Essential Around English Courses
American golfers at the British amateur title race emphasize proper attire on links. English players stress the conventional jacket. Americans adapt to the gear, fearing slight costume discomfort could cost a stroke and the match.
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Chicago
Thes
Burlington Plans Dog Club Show at Beach Event
Burlington Iowa hosts a kennel club and a beach show after an eight to 16 member meeting at Hotel Burlington. An organization meeting is set for 8 pm next Monday with officers to be elected and all dog fanciers invited to attend.
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Middlewest
Regents Approve Student Alumni Stadium Financing Plan
The University of California board of regents approved a plan by the student body and alumni to finance a proposed stadium. Estimated cost ranges from 500,600 to 1,000,000 dollars, with construction anticipated on the Berkeley campus.
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Berkeley
Cal
Board of Regents
University of California
Major League Openers Across Cities Signal Warm Start
Opening day across multiple cities reports clear or partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures as teams like Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn and Philadelphia begin play. Pitchers listed include Luyre Wingo Oeschger Cadore Toney Meadows Mays Perry and others with forecasts of showers in St Louis Chicago and Detroit.
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West Meet If Spondulix Lacking Attracts Few Eastern Contingents
The 1924 A A U championships in Los Angeles face funding hurdles as eastern officials warn of reduced participation. New England president William H. Cuddy says travel and climate may deter entrants, while California and National A A U leaders seek to underwrite eastern groups to ensure full entry and strong competition. Wheeler Weave: Los Angeles boosters pledge generous support to visiting athletes.
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California
William H. Cuddy
New England Association of the
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New England
Robert Weaver
A.A. U
Weaver
Opening of the 1921 Western League Season in unsettled weather
Kansas City reports unsettled, rainy weather across Wichita Joplin Tulsa and Oklahoma City for the 1921 Western League opener. Rain insurance covers Wichita a one tenth inch rain allowance could trigger a 2600 payout. Ceremonies set, holidays declared, Tulsa and Oklahoma City host openers with St Joseph and Omaha visiting clubs. President Tearney hails the season as promising.
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Omaha
Trapshooting Classic Expected to Break Attendance Record
New York reports rising interest in trapshooting as the Grand American handicap is expected to draw a record crowd with at least 1,000 shooters and more than 1,000 clay birds this season.
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New York
Harding to Meet Evans in 18 Hole Golf Match
President Harding plans an 18 hole golf match with Evans at the Chevy and Club on April 9. The White House says Harding has little idea of Evans' catching skill but has consented to play for the match with the Chicagoan for Europe to enter the British championship tournament.
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Cagries
Chevy & Chub
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Perry Nine Seeks Diamond Opponents in Madrid
Madrid Illinois April 18 The Perry Nine plans to face strong semipro clubs this season starting May 1 with most players returning plus two new additions. The club aims to meet top class challengers as it seeks fast opposition.
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Indian psychology to guide Purdue football coaching
New York reports coach William H Dietz of Purdue plans to apply Indian psychology in training. He aims to focus on the individual player rather than the masses, believing the method will succeed though ready to adjust if needed.
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William H. Dietz
Carlyle
Purdue
Perry Raises Money for Baseball Team in Perry Indiana
Perry Indiana April 13 this city will be represented this year by a first class baseball team the fans have made this possible by a generous response to the sale of season tickets Four thousand dollars has been raised to finance the club which will open the season about May 15 Ole Snyder well known player manager has been secured to manage the club and he has already signed five or six men for the team A full salaried team will be maintained and the games will be played at the new spark at the Tri County Fair association grounds
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Ole” Snyder
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Gibbons IO Ring Sensation Steals New York Spotlight
New York reports a rising heavyweight, Tom Gibbons, brother of the famous Mike. After a two round KO of Paul Sampson, spectators compare him to Corbett and Dempsey, praising his smooth speed and accuracy. Gibbons explains three core punches and the importance of footwork and distance in boxing.
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Paul Sampson
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Wrestling win as Demetral defeats Gardini in Chicago
In Chicago William Demetral defeated Renato Gardini after Gardini quit with a wrenched ankle. Also in Chicago Northwestern lifted a ban on male attendance at women’s swimming meets following changes to swimwear. Tommy Gibbons beat Larry Williams in the fourth round as Williams’ seconds threw in the towel. An ad promotes Grove’s L B Q tablets claiming headache relief from colds.
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William Demetral
Renato Gardini
Gardini
Northwestern University
New York
Tommy Gibbons
Larry Williams
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Grinnell Sends Eight Men To Drake Relays
Grinnell Iowa plans to send eight athletes to Drake Relays for the mile and half mile relay events and a 100 yard dash. Coach Doc Huff names veterans Leonard Pa Vining Kenneth Vinsel Fred Winter and others such as Robert Wright Harold Bryan and Floyd Van Dorn as likely entrants. The team eyes strong competition and may also enter Paula in the 100 yard dash at Penn Relays on April 30 if Drake participation occurs.
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Leonard Pa Vining
Kenneth Vinsel
Des Moines
Fred‘ Winter
Haiton
Robert Wright
Wapello
Rar Fearing
Fort Dodge
Roland Seauight
Ode~velt
Floyd van Dorn
Waverly
Charles City High Nine Seeks Games This Season
Charles City Ia April 13 The high school will field a baseball team this season under Coach Burkhart who is organizing the squad and arranging a schedule. Local teams are invited to write to W H Burkhart at Charles City High School to set up a game.
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Burkhart
W. H. Burkhart
Captain of Washington Crew Named for Next Year
Seattle April 13 George Murphy stroke of the University of Washington eight oared shell has been elected captain of next years varsity crew.
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Murphy
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