Gibbons Roper clash tops Waterloo boxing card
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul defends against Capt Bob Roper of Chicago in a 10 round light heavyweight showdown at the Waterloo theatre. Roper arrives with speed and power, aiming for a title shot, while Gibbons seeks another decisive win fueling local boxing excitement. Also on the bill are bantams Sapho McKenna and Tony Capani, and opener Joe Gass versus Johnny Frearer with Cedar Rapids connections.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre
Tommy’ Gibbons
St. Paul
Roper
Chicago
United States Army
Tommy Gibbons
City
M. Gia
Dig
Billy Miske
Orleans
Mar
Bob Roper
Tommy
Hoper
Charley Cutler
Sapho
Mckenna
Tony Capani
Rock Island
Capt
Interscholastic High School Meet At Ames Opens Entries
Ames Iowa April 28 Entries are arriving for the first annual Ames interscholastic high school meet set for May 10 at the Ames gymnasium. Nine schools have requested entrance blanks including East Des Moines West Des Moines Hampton Fonda Lohrville Brooklyn Battle Creek Cedar Rapids and Knoxville.
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Ames
East Des Moines
West Des Moines
Hampton
Fonda
Lohrville
Brooklyn
Battle Creek
Cadar Rapids
Knoxville
Raymond Rogers
Ames Gymnasium
National League score recap with mixed game results
Subdat s Gerrete led Cincinnati with strong pitching as they beat Pittsburgh 7 to 4 after three early runs. The Chicago St Louis game ended 4 to 0 with Ruiz and Snyder on the mound for the winners.
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Gerrete
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Juan
Evans Schmidt
Reuther and Hariden
Chicago St Louis
Ruro and
Snyder
Chicago and Detroit Trade Hints and Cold Results
American League action noted in Detroit and Washington with battery pairings and scattered scores. Detroit fell 1 to 3 as Cleveland posted 3 against them, while St Louis defeated Chicago 7 to 5. Results from Brooklyn Chicago remain cold. New York and Philadelphia also reported chilly showdowns.
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Brooklyn
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Iowa A. Beats Tuise Team 4 to 2 in Urbana
Iowa earned its third conference victory by defeating Illinois 4 to 3 in Urbana on April 11. Olson, Ryan, and Kopp starred for Iowa as Balterine-Hamilton provided solid defense. A brief ad notes a short but effective salesman in a “For Sale Ad” in the Courier.
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Urbana
Iowa
Tllinois
Tower Ieee Cea Sablelee
Winois
Balterine
Hamilton
Olson
Ryan
Kopp
Courier
Catchers of the Old School Were Real Foxy Guys
A comment on how modern catchers compare to earlier stars like Kling Dooin Doig and Schalk. The piece contrasts scientific handling and quiet talk of today's backstops with the vocal, streetwise carry of old era receivers. It notes evolution in catcher strategy and the colorful plate manner of past legends.
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Julen McCarty
Giants
Steve O'Neil
Cleveland
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Johnny Kling
Lou Criges
Red Doom
Kiing
Dooin
Stiger
Schalk
McCarty
O'Neil
Doolin
Criger
Ceiver
Johnnny Kling
Kling
Cub
Coe Beats Pedagogs 2 to 0 in 11 innings
In Cedar Rapids area action on April 28 Coe College edged the Teachers Pedagogs 2 to 0 after 11 innings. Lindeman and Jorgenson pitched well as offense broke through late with two timely two-base hits. Stated box scores note strong defensive play and missed scoring chances for the Pedagogs earlier in the game.
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Gedar Falls
Coe College
Jorgenson
Coe
Lindamen
Cedar Rapids High School
ABT
T. Tho
Ade
McKinstry. Co
Esses
Portenson
Franklin
Whiff
Porter
Metfes
Batley
Batvanek
Gssasr
Ss- Downey
MoeUreedy
West
Lindeman
Bovesereee
Patals
Strick
Myers
Local Baseball and Boxing Notes From Tampa and New Orleans
A patchwork of sports notes mentions Billy Sunday’s revival in Tampa as Red Sox trainees listened, Howard Camnitz in Louisville prospering in auto business, and Harry Bud Weiser seeking reinstatement with the Philadelphia Nationals. Dutch Leonard eyeing $4500 for 30 games with an independent Fresno-backed club is reported, along with George Uhle’s New Orleans stunt against Tulane. The piece also references Grove Alexander and Walter Maran fears, Mike Jenkins in Chicago, and Tony’s boxing bout setup, closing with total pension disbursements for 1918 at $379.83.
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Dutch Leonard
California
Fresno
New York Tankees
Cleveland Indians
New Orleans
George Uhle
Tulane University
Uhle
Alexander
Walter Maran
Toni
Sili
New York
Mike
Enkins
Chicago White Sox
Joe
Pat Moore
Real War Service
Saph
Alex
Any McKenna
Tony
Carelessness in Slight Ailments Brings on Death
The article argues that physically fit athletes often fall victim to disease, citing Joe Gans, George Dixon, Jeff Martin, Barney Kieran, and Tischt his, who died from consumption or pneumonia. It cites Dr. Herbert G Gunn of San Francisco noting overworking the heart during training leads to fatal outcomes, urging athletes to use judgment in preparation.
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Joe Gans
George Dixon
Jeff Martin
Martin
Barney Kieran
Tischthis
Stockholm
Hercules
Herbert G. Gunn
San Francisco
Gunn
Majors Ban Sunday doubleheaders Across Leagues
New York April 28 Major leagues reach a new accord banning Sunday doubleheaders in both the west and east. If weekday scheduling fails, games go to discard. John Heydler and Ban Johnson lead the plan while Heydler opposes Monday games on Sunday in states allowing Sunday play this season. Park usage at Harrison, New Jersey, for six Sunday games is agreed. Details on exact dates not yet decided.
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New York
John Heydler
Ban Johnson
Heydler
National League
Federal League
Harrison
N. J
Newark Internationals
Jake Daubert On Downward Way Predicts Decline
Jake Daubert, Cincinnati Reds player, faces a predicted decline as experts note diminishing form after a high payroll kept him under Manager Moran. Walter Holke was acquired from the Giants, a move that colors ongoing expectations about Daubert’s career trajectory.
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Jake Daubert
Jake’ Daubert
Cincinnati! Reds
Moran
Jake
Walter Holke
Giants
Daubert
Maran
Itching and skin diseases solved by blood purification
Advert lays out eczema boils and rashes as surface issues caused by dirty blood. It promotes S. S. S. as the pure vegetable blood purifier that purifies the bloodstream freeing the skin from pollution, promising a clear complexion and health. Readers are urged to write for free medical advice to Swift Specific, Atlanta.
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Swift
Swift. Laboratory
Atlanta
Galsamant
Lewis and Zbyszko Ready for Tonight Bout
The Associated Press reports Ed Strangler Lewis of Kentucky and Whladek Zbyszko of Poland are in prime condition for tonight’s catch-as-catch-can wrestling match at the Coliseum. A fall within two hours leads to a two-out-of-three decision. if no fall, the first to win a fall wins. Referee Martin Delaney of the Chicago Athletic Association was chosen.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York
Zbyszko
Lewis
Martin Delaney
Chicago Athletic Association
William Ranft Wins National Handball Championship in Los Angeles
William Ranft of Los Angeles captured the national handball title in a championship event held in Los Angeles, showcasing top skill and securing the national crown.
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Los Angeles
William Ranft
Reds win by bat Cox trims Tigers in Sunday action
Zimely sparked the Reds to a 4 1 victory over the Pirates in Cincinnati. Hamilton’s hits produced runs for the Pirates. Evans pitched well. Cubs beat Cardinals 7 1 in Chicago as Tyler excelled on the mound. Sox defeat Tigers 6 4 in Detroit with Joe Jackson homering. Boston shuts out Washington 6 0 as Tones outlasted three hurlers. Judge Ruth Strunk all connected for home runs.
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Zimely
Reds
Pirates
Cincinnati
Harl Hamilton
Pirate Crew
Navy
Hamilton
Hewaza
Ly Evans
Cubs
Chicago
Tyler
Truro
Bruins
Sox
Tigers
Detroit
Joe Jackson
Boston
Senators
Washington
C. Tones
Moundsman
Clark Griffith
Judge
Ruth
Drake Defeats Cornell In Eighth Inning Rally
Des Moines Iowa April 28 Drake University rallied for four runs in the eighth inning to beat Cornell College Mount Vernon 8 to 5 in the season opener at Drake diamond. Six consecutive hits sparked the surge as Drake overcame miscues and poor base running earlier. An unrelated line about substitute for absorbent cotton appears in the text.
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Des Moines
Drake University
Cornell College of
Mount Vernon
Drake
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