Home Base Ball Knights of Grip League Formed
City officials and baseball enthusiasts met in the city hall to plan a new league. Irwin C. Bartack led a temporary organization with M. Briggs as secretary and a next meeting set for Friday to elect officers and form permanent committees. Herb Claus chairs a committee to survey the local baseball situation and secure support from business leaders for league expenses and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin C. Bartack
M. ¥. Briggs
Herb Claus
RW. Thompson
M. W. Briggs
Stecher Defeats Lewis In Three Hour Wrestling Thriller
In New York last night Joe Stecher defeated Strangler Lewis in a lengthy match lasting 3 hours 15 minutes. Stecher used a head scissors and armlock to win after near three hours of back and forth holds with Lewis briefly gaining advantages through headlocks before Stecher executed decisive body scissors and a final pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stecher
Lewis
Sieber
Wads
Long Bed, Cold Night Prompted Hotel Floor Sleep
Grover Lowdermilk, traveling with the White Sox through Texas and Belton, found hotel beds too short and the covers scant. At midnight he went to the desk, saw a night clerk’s sign and retrieved keys to rooms 19, 24, and 27. He then helped himself to sheets and blankets, making a makeshift bed on the floor for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Texas
Grover Lowdermilk
Belton
Hetrself
Boyle's Men Ready For Opening Practice Game
With most of the team on the ground and warming up, the Bunnies preparing for the first practice match of the season. Manager Boyle led six weeks of hard work to form a city crediting aggregation. Officials seek a firm schedule date and venue for the season opener amid weather concerns and split exhibition plans against Des Moines Boosters and a road trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunnies
Boyle
Belden Hill
al Taurney
Tearney
Hill
Anonnor
Earl Stack
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Americans
Ocal Sqbad
Moines
Des Moines Boosters
Carl Mays Dodges Warrant in Philly
New York April 17 reports say star pitcher Carl Mays was missing as Yankees boarded a train to Philadelphia. A warrant is issued for Mays alleging aggravated assault and battery after an incident at Shibe Park on Memorial Day, where Mays allegedly struck Hall into the grandstand and hit Hayes on the head, breaking his hat, with a woman fan also struck by a loose ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankees
Golf Club Proposed for New Oelwein Site
At a Greater Oelwein club meeting a plan to form a country club with a clubhouse and golf course was approved. A committee led by R B Jamison Frank Tousely and A M Rintis is seeking a suitable site for purchase. The club would limit membership to 100 at 100 yearly dues, with 65 members already signed and enrollment expected to close soon.
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Oelwein
R. B. Jamison
Frank Tousely
M. Rint
Alr Iady
Players loaned to Redfield from Sioux City Western League
Miami Okla April 17 Johnny Carr and pitcher Paul Srasky of the Sioux City Western League club have been loaned for the season to Redfield South Dakota league by Manager G W Andreas. Money to loan at all times on favorable terms from Waterlow Bank & Trust Company. Liberal rates and options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Okla
Johnny Carr
Paul: Srasky
Sioux City Western
Weague
Redfield
S. 10
South Dakota
G. W. Andreas
Waterloo
Random Gallow Tale of Cabin, Orchard and Overalls
A chaotic local satire recounts a log cabin near a golf course where a drive holes into the cabin, startling occupants, with commentary from a sports writer and notes on eccentric club life. It mixes tales of golf mishaps, town characters, and joking observations about local officials, events, and fashion.
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Vinehurst
Maj. A. Jiot
Hanney
Greenwich Country? Club
Aishes
Hanner
Probable Point Winners at Antwerp by Frank Zuna
New Jersey youth Frank Zuna, famed long distance runner, is predicted to contend for top honors at Antwerp this year. The Newark athlete, national 10 mile champion, has demonstrated stamina and speed in races from Seaside to Cam Pix Marathon, and his form suggests he may enter the Boston AA Marathon as part of Olympic selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zuna
Newark
America
Antwerp
Zuna
Boston A.A. S
Ashland
Boston
Uncle Sam
Jersey Iron Worker
Seasate
Newarkers
A. EF
France
Fred Fuller
Out of Muna
Arey
Peres
Seagate
Frank
Petoenen
Harry Parkin
Paulist
Jersey
Pittsburgh Wins from Cardinals in Rainy Day Showdown
Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 1 to 0 as other games were scrubbed by wet grounds. Pirates pounded Scheidel, while Carson limited the Cardinals to two baserunners to the eighth inning. Notable plays included Caton to Cutshaw to Grimm double and Hornsby to Danvrin to Fournier on a bases hit sequence. Time and umpires listed. weather affected schedule. In Bridgeport, Mike O Dowd stopped Walter Lauretta in six rounds replacing Jack Britton who was ill. Advertising remains in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Pirates
Scheidel
Carson
Cardinals
Louis
Grimm
Sheidel
Sac
Cutshaw
Caton
Hornsby
Danvrin
Fournier
Sheidoel I
Standing of Teams in Pennant Races and Motorcycles Demand
The article notes strong motorcycle demand due to wartime use by dispatch riders and sidecars for officers. Frederic Bootz, secretary of the National Dealers' association, cites motor improvements boosting efficiency and economy, with one factory dropping the cutout for two tail pipes. It asserts motorcycles can be as refined as cars, blaming noise on riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Bootz
National
le Dealers' Association
Packey McFarlane Dominates City Bowling Night
Packey McFarlane led the local alleys in the City league doubles with his brother Ardy at Whiteside. The pair rolled five games per set totaling an average of 196 as spectators noted McFarlane’s series of scores including 141 182 189 172 169 and 212 217 206 150 210. Other results and individual scores from the session are listed for various bowlers, with several teammates posting strong totals and the ladies division also represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packey McFarlane
Brother Ardy
Whiteside
Packey
McFarlane
P. McFarlane
Barker
Varley Seve
A. Mcfarlane
Stectal
Wisin McParlane
Hose Chandler
Sports Chatter: Langford Cutler Wrestle and More Boxing News
Sam Lanford challenged Marty Cutler in a charity wrestling bout in Chicago. Lanford lost but kept Cutler busy for about an hour. Fred Fulton denies entering Mexico fights with Jack Johnson and says offers were made but unanswered. Johnny Dundee plans a five week layoff due to illness and intestinal issues. Rostow, Shannon, and Mauritan debate l affecting third base play. Clarke Griffith critics Rostow. Coach Heineman at Penn State strengthens tackling drills for spring practice. Harry Frazee denies press claims of player trading and Sehang dispute remains unsettled. Glen Warner notes training and university sport action lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lanford
Marty Cutler
Chicago
Ram
Cutler
Cutiar
Langford
Walker sets world mile record on Indian motorcycle
Dayton April 17 Gene Walker powered an Indian motorcycle to a world one mile record in 81.72 seconds at a speed of 114 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, Mla
Gene Walker
Sports Calendar Update Mixed Baseball and Bowling Notes
Baseball fixtures list Waterloo G versus 1 and Cedar on April 17 and 18 with other venue notes. Bowling event City Teague tournament unfolds in Des Moines on April 15 amid waterlogged conditions. Also mentions auto hill climbing event on April 11 and the Engine Co. and Cedar teams with limited legible details.
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Waterloo G
Cat Cedar
Engine Co
Va Nauman Co
Ceder Tver Park
Des Moines
Rule changes drill for Chicago White Sox players
Eddie Collins leads rule change lectures as Chicago White Sox drill recruits on new American League rules. Gleason supervises two weeks of drills to ensure players know the code, with Collins stressing mastery of the rules as key to making good in fast company. Comiskey delegates rule handling to Collins for his superior knowledge.
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Chicago White Sox
Comiskey
Gleason
Eddie Collins
Collins
Eddie
Collings
Amire
Billy Evans
West High Plans Letter W Men Club Meeting
West High School to host Monday gathering in West Club Rooms at 7 45 pm to form a Letter W association promoting year round athletics. All current and former West High letter men invited, with strong support urged from city women for a full turnout.
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Etter
West High School
West
West High
Rosauer Wins Straight Falls on Way to Unbeaten Streak
Jacek Rosauer of La Porte City dominated at Ames defeating George Harding in straight falls. He pinned Harding twice in 57 minutes before a large crowd, claiming an undefeated season and eyeing a match with Meyer at Eklund. Next up is a bout against Conley in Marshalltown next week.
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Jacek Rosauer
la Porte City
Ames
George Harding
Rosauer
Meyer
Eklund
Marshalltown
Conley
East High Teachers' Games Postponed
Baseball game between East High School and Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls was postponed yesterday afternoon and rescheduled for next week likely as a double header at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Three American Women Golfers Sail for British Championship
By the Associated Press three American women golfers departed on the Baltic to compete in the British championship at the Newcastle course in Ireland next month. The travelers are Miss Marion Hollins metropolitan titleholder, Miss Mildred Caverly national runnerup, four years ago, and Mrs Clarence F H Vanderbeck 1915 national champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Baltic
Newcastle
Ireland
Marion Hollins
Mildred Caverly
Clarence FH. Vanderbeck
Norvell Baptie Wins Indoor Pro Skating Title
In Philadelphia Norvell Baptie of Bathgate North Carolina captured the indoor professional skating championship. In Boston the Boston Americans suspended Wally Schanga and Oscar Vitt for failure to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Norvell Baptie
Bathgate
N. C
Boston
Boston Americans
Wally Schanga
Oscar Vitt
Gas Engine Team to Open Baseball Season
The Waterloo Gas Engine team will open the season with a game against Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls this afternoon. The Gas Engine team will also play their first regulation game at Waterloo tomorrow afternoon at Cedar River Park weather permitting against The Nauman Company. A good game is expected.
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Waterloo
United Commercial Travelers
Waterloo Drummers
W. W. Simmons
Courier
Waterloo Council
J. C
Byrnes Park
Simmons
South Street
US. C. Te
Travelers
Waterloo Gasoline Uaging Company
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Cedars River Park
Nauman Company
Capneck-Caddock bout in Des Moines called off
Des Moines April 17. Earl Caddock and Ed Strangler Lewis will not wrestle in Des Moines. Oscar Thorson said he cancelled all negotiations for the match after arranging Coliseum use and obtaining Caddock's acceptance of terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kearl Caddock
Ed ‘Strangler’ Lewis
Oscar Thorson
Thorson
Caddock
Martin Wins Quick KO in First Round Bout
Huntington W V April 17 Bob Martin heavyweight champion of the AEBF knocked out Spike McFadden of Philadelphia in the first round of a four scheduled eleven round bout. Dr Shallenbergs specialist in chronic nervous spatial diseases Waterloo Hotel Mussett Lamson Saturday May 1st 240th visit advertisement.
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Martin
Huntington
W. Va
Bob Martin
A. EB. F
Spike McFadden
Philatelphia
Shallenbergsy
Waterloo
Mussett-Lamson
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Knights OF Grip
City Hall
Joe Stecher
Carl Mays
Philly
New Oelwein Country Club
David Totroff
Bean
Adams
Bagser
Gould Baker
Cedar Walls
Overatuneh
Cedar River
Cnug
Baker
Cedar Rapids
Torgan
Milt
Constabules
TY Crickey
Emporian Kan
Emporiator
Owen Samuel
Brodan
Kansas State Normal School
College of Emporia
Adyta Newton
The
Brooklyn Eagle
Thangollen Giltolah Montiors
London
MR. Debate
International News Service
Dinty
Antwerp i
Fa Hughes
Haer
Ems
AK Wich
Miles Amead
Arter
Winnie Ame
Marathon Zuma
Ovowd
Bridgeport
Conn
Mike O'Dowd
Walter Lauretta
Canada
Onowd
Jack Britton
Dness
Pet. Ou
Herzog
Hollacher
Fred Fulton
Uinta Neentiations
Jack Tohneon
Mexico
Fulton
Thouson
Etm
Johnny Dundee
New Jersey
Ransel
Clarke Griffith
Washington
Rostow
Mauritan Shannon
Roth
Griffith
Shannon
Newacland
Heieman
Penneylyanta
Pannetidiron Warriors
Os Heleman Cavs
Fenn
Georgia Tech
Harry Frazee
Rogton Red Sox
Wally Sehang
Nlavers
Trazée
Seheng
Careh Glen Warmer
University At
Piiehareh
Reranniv
Warner
Ghigago Sox
Eddie Collings
England
Capnock-Dewis
Bob Apfel
Willard
Standard Battery Service Co
West Fifth Street
Iowa
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