Colored Fighter Surprises Earl In Bitter Scrap
In a brutal St. Paul-Arnory bout, Bourland outpointed Blue to claim a narrow victory as both fighters bled and clinched often. Knipp defeated Watts, and Krause Moody delivered the standout six-rounder despite a dislocated thumb. Nelson and Floyd opened, and Leht, Murphy, and Caughran contributed in this chaotic program.
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Bourland
Blue
Ted
St. Paul
Ralph
Alexander
Waterloo
Boxing “Commission
Awas
Setto
Albert
Knipp
Hanover
Charlie
Watts
Omaha
Vita
Ecorchi
Kraus
Sand ‘Moody
Krause
Moody
Dave Nelson
Jackie Floyd
Kid Leht
Kid Murphy
United Kid
Kid Caughran
Fragmented Postcard Style Speech Mix of Obscure Quips
A jumbled monologue lists diverse phrases and salacious snippets including references to odors from factories, puns about golf, and quotes from figures like Frank Puls and James Bonar. The text mixes commentary on careers, gender, dating, and pop culture with garbled punctuation and stray lines.
Costly Toledo star warms Cubs bench
April 21 Chicago reports Elwood Eng sh, the Toledo American Association club’s star shortstop, acquired for a $50,000 price, is starting his major league career on the Cubs bench. Veteran Jimmy Cooney holds the early claim on the shortstop job, backed by his NL fielding records and a 972 season average.
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Chicago
Elwood Engsh
Toledo
Chicago’ Cubs
Jimmy Cooney
Cub
Cooney
Wisconsin Crew Prepares for Poughkeepsie Regatta on Hudson
Madison Wisconsin April 21 ideal weather and glassy sea. University of Wisconsin crews train on Lake Mendota each evening under Coach Dad Vail for next summer's Poughkeepsie regatta on the Hudson.
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Wisconsi
R.wudson
Qoener
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Poughkeepsie
Hudson
Dad” Vail
Lake Mendota
Tunney Plans Mountains Training Camp For Title Defense
New York April 21 Gene Tunney heavyweight champion said he plans to go to the mountains soon to begin a training campaign. His manager Billy Gibson stated the champion will defend his title under promoter Tex Rickard and will fight any challenger nominated by Rickard, countering reports of a break with the New York promoter.
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New York
Gene Tunney
Billy Gibson
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Tunney
Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Yesterday's results show American League games with Philadelphia 5 New York 5 Detroit 7 St Louis 5 Cleveland 5 Chicago 4. National League scores include St Louis 4 Chicago 2 New York 6 Philadelphia 1 Brooklyn 4 Boston 3. American Association and Western League results list multiple games with scores and a note of Omaha at Wichita postponed by cold weather.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Weest
St Pan
Kansas” City
Milwaukee
Wichita
Amarillo
Omaha
Oklahoma
City
Des Moines
Denver
Lincoln
St Louis Cardinals Win Opener in New York Visit
St Louis, April 21. The Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4 to 2 in their season opener, despite poor weather and a sparse crowd. McCarthy shuffled his lineup, moving Howard Freigau and Heathcote to spots in left and right field as he tried to counter Sherdel’s pitching. In New York, the Giants beat the Phillies 5 to 1 as Lindstrom collected three hits and Hornsby added two, marking a strong opening for the Giants. Brooklyn also won, holding off a Braves rally to secure a second win of the season with pitching from McWeeny and Ahrhart.
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St Louis
Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Cardinals
Chicago
McCarthy
Jackson Riggs
Stephenson
Willie Sherdel
Howard Freigau
Heathcote
Peter Scott
New York
Giants
Phillies
Fitzsimmons
Pruett
Lindstrom
Hornsby
New York City
Philadelphia
ABA
Spaulding
Williams
Wrightstone
Teach
Thompson
Friberg
Wilson
Wueesseee
Vweeseereed
Touris
Port Tyson
Lindstrome
Roush
Terry
Vacenee
Reese
Farrell
Wamby
Sand
Hamby
Piirman
Hart
Rigler
Brooklyn
Braves
McWeeny
Ahrharat
Sherdel
Cubs
AE Adams
Blake
Hartnett
Louis
B.R
Dt- Southworly
Frisch
Hafey
Snyder
Thevenow
Ley
Adams
Osborn
Sher
Moran
Quigley
Jordan
Distance advice for hard lie in golf by Willie Ogg
New England professional Willie Ogg analyzes playing a ball on a hard bare lie near rails. He recommends a midiron to reduce error while maintaining distance. He cautions against using a spoon and notes the risk of topping a shot from such a lie due to the wood’s large sole.
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Railways
Willie Ogg
New England
Jess
Park Golfers Plan Four Events and Club Reorganization
Waterloo public links golfers will meet at 7:30 PM Friday in Paul Davis building for Byrnes Park Golf Club reorganization. Business will include officer elections for 1927 and a membership drive. Dues: 2.50 yearly, or 10 with shower and clubhouse privileges. Early plans aim for a large turnout to boost golf in Waterloo and area.
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Byrnes Park Golf Club
Waterloo Club
Paul Davis
Fred Dehe
Hoff
Bob Nauman
Etter
Byrnes Park
John + Casey
Tilden to Tour Europe in Comeback Bid
Bill Tilden former national tennis champion sails for Germany tonight to play in European tourneys. He is accompanied by Francis Hunter his doubles partner. Tilden aims to meet top European stars and regain form for a possible Davis Cup return this summer.
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William
Germany
Francis
Hunter
Tilden
America
Upper Iowa Defeats Iowa State 21 to 6 in Wet Day
In Ames on April 21 under near brutal weather Upper Iowa University defeated Iowa State College 21 to 6 in eight innings. Rain and a northeast wind soaked players as errors mounted for both teams and darkness halted play after eight. Cyclones struggled to retrieve long hits while the Peacocks chased bases amid the downpour.
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Ames
Iowa University
Iowa ‘State College
Cyclones
Peacocks
Mentors Plan More Events After Severe Weather
The report notes that weather severely hindered efforts as most candidates posted better practice marks than those recorded last evening. The mentor will stage additional events Friday and the rest on Monday to balance the schedule.
Drake relay carnival to feature 200 high schools
Des Moines files note that more than 200 midwest high schools will compete in the eighteenth Drake relay carnival on April 29 and 30. Ossie Solem, carnival director, said events include quarter mile, half mile and two mile relays. Entries from Hastings Nebraska Oak Park Illinois and many Iowa towns were received, with a highlight the 440 yard relay featuring teams from Notre Dame Illinois Kansas and other colleges.
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Des Moines
Middlewest
Ossie ‘Solem
Hastings
Neb
Oak Park
Illinois
Notre Dame
Kansas
Missoura
Southern
Town High
Atlantic
Brooklyn
Clarion
Clarinda
Hike On Program For Local Ball Aspirants Today
Waterloo's baseball squad schedules a hike into rural districts as part of a belated training day. Skipper Dixon plans sunrise trials and a split squad to face Cedar Rapids teams, with Ferguson Vaughan and Pelant among infielders evaluated after yesterday's tryout.
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Waterloo
Sry Dixon
Cedar Rapids
Ferguson
É Vaughan
Pelant
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Heould
Nes
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Japan
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Darlin
Smes Maan
George ‘McManus
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Frank C.* Puls
Michigan
Frank
James ‘Bonar
the Elks
Detroit
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S.J. M
STAR
Jimny Cooney
Grind
Pacific Coast
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Ebbettsfield
Barrett
Boston
Poa Thomas
Smith
Rf Moore
van Brown
Burrus
Es Edwards
U Bancroft
Taylor
Robertson
Richbourg
Genewich
Fournier
Rtobertson
Carey
Uv Partridge
Hendrick
Jacobson
Ferman
Eae
Meusel
AL Barrett
Butler
A Henline
P Ehrhardt
Byrnes ‘Park Club
Gourier
Cedar Falls
Art Dickinson
Iowa State Teachers College
Jessperson
Graeser
Hansald
Hunt
Pederson
Cooper
Bill Tilden
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Pia Ay Dae
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Martin Bros. CO
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Drake
Iowa
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Smang
Marsh Place
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