Baseball Parley Plans Postponed In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids news notes a postponed baseball conference as several invited cities hesitate to join a new circuit. Waterloo Marshalltown Quincy show interest, Ortunina seeks time, Dubuque would join if a league forms, Clinton Burlington Hannibal delay action. Outcome unclear. Cedar Rapids remains in Three S divisions. Boss Boyle plans busy off season to rebuild a pennant contender under Tierney.
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Cedar Rapids
Bec
Waterloo
Marshalsttown
Quincy
Ortunina
Dubuque
Clinton
Burlington
Hannibal
Hill
Chicago
Belden Hill
Boyle
Bunnies
Tierney
Frank Boyle
Bunny
A Rope of Sand An Embarrassing Moment
A jumbled column of humorous vignettes and social quips recounts trolley fare changes, gendered work roles, sports woes, and holiday gift dilemmas. The piece blends city observations with literary witticisms, noting a Big Ten shakeup, Aphrodite, and a peppy, ear for finance buzzwords. It ends with muddled musings on politeness, money, and Christmas gift plans.
Waterloo Sportsmen May Purchase Lake for Duck Hunting
Waterloo men and others plan to buy a small Ruthven Iowa lake for duck hunting. About 50 men from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Des Moines and elsewhere would use the site during migration. The land purchase is arranged through families near Ruthven and the group hopes to establish a shooting paradise with communal accommodations.
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Ruthven
Waterloo
M. C. Coburn
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Arthur Fowler
Arch McFarlane
Cecil Bickley
Charles van Vleck
Mr. Coourn
Big Ten Officials Meet in Chicago on Sports Planning
Representatives from western universities gather in Chicago to set dates for indoor and outdoor track meets, shape the 1921 football schedule, and discuss business affairs. Coaches and faculty discuss rule changes, including held ball and replay rules, with noted professors from Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio State, and others attending.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Big Ten
Western Colleges
Albion W. Small
James Paige
Minnesota
Thomas ©. French
Ohio State
J. F. A. Pyre
Wisconsin
R. W. Algar
Michigan
Dr. Prentiss
Iowa
O. F. Long
Northwestern
P. J. Monckhouse
Indiana
J. F. Goodson
Illinois
Baseball Players Fraternity May Be Reorganized Soon
New York dispatch reports players in the National and American Leagues plan to reorganize the baseball players Fraternity to press for higher pay. They aim to present a united front to owners and Judge Landis, seeking improved terms after a profitable 1919 season and a strong 1920 lineup.
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Baseball Players Fraternity
New York
Landis
Uncle of Willard Seeks Comeback in Dishwashing Job
Ezra R. Willard, uncle of Jess Willard, arrived from Spokane to Salem, Oregon, and began work as a dishwasher at a local restaurant. At over 73, he claims he remains 25 in dishwashing and believes Jess could return to boxing if in shape, though he doubts anyone can force him to quit.
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Selem
Ore
Ezra R. Willard
Jess Willard
Salem
Spokane
Willard
Jess
Tigatong
Mir
Wilard
Mr. Willard
Moscow
The
Jessi
Mr. Wiard
Red Sox to Cut Training Trip in 1921 Camp
Boston December 4 The training season for the Red Sox in 1921 will be shortened to three weeks instead of a month or six weeks according to Manager Duffey. He expects the squad to be mobilized at riot Springs Ark about March 9.
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Associated Press
Boston
Red Sox
Duffey
First French Champion and Present One By Ed Hughes
A column recounts boxing history claiming the first French ring champion fought in 1752 at Hurlston Norfolk. It describes Slack versus Pettit in a 25 minute bout with rough roughhouse style, notes Pettit’s tactics, and contrasts French and English champions and eras.
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ED Hughes
Carpentier
Fiftie
Hurlston
Norfolk
Slack
Pettit
Pettitt
Stack
Pet
Petiit
Georges Camentier
Joe Beckett
England
Eddie Casey Goes Pro in Football Move Shakes East
Eddie Casey native of Natick, famed passer, joins Canton Bulldogs for a pro game against Buffalo as pro football expands along the Atlantic slope. James McNeil says Casey will backfield with Weldon and Lafayette, while ET teams name All-Americans and a wave of midwest stars merge with eastern squads in a bid for publicity and money. Critics warn colleges to brace for the shift as professional football widens its reach and influence.
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Eddie Casey
Natick
Harvard
Mavis J. Walsh
New York World
Casey
Princeton
Yale
Eddie
Orpe
Canton Bulldogs
Buffalo
James McNeil
Anderson
Colgate
Weldon
Lafayette
Fat Smith
Michigan
Jim
Calac
Garor
Driggs
Baving Brickler
Mahan
America
Temy Hughitt
New York
Middlewestery
Rowland Likely to Lead Major Team Next Year
New York December 4 Clarence Rowland former White Sox manager is in high demand as a team leader. He has discussed with Frank Navin a possible job with the Detroit Tigers if Ty Cobb declines the role. If Cobb stays away, Phil Ball and Bobby Quinn want him for the St. Louis Browns.
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New York
Clerance Rowland
White Sox
Frank Navin
Detroit Tigers
Ty Cobb
Phil Ball
Bobby Quinn
St. Louis Browns
Chicago Bowlers Lead in Midwest Bowling Tournament
Chicago bowlers led divisions as Middlewest Bowling tournament resumed in St Louis. Forty Luby topped singles with 67, Krems and Bugenhagen led doubles at 1 244, Arnold Bros 2 822 in all events 1 776. More than 17 entrants scheduled today. team race to conclude tonight with singles and doubles tomorrow night.
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Chicago
Associated Press
St. Louis
Chicago T
Middlewest
Florty Luby
EB. Krems
A. Bugenhagen
A. H. Arnold & Bros
Krems
Greek Demon and Russian Lion Spark Haymarket Riot
Patrons of a wrestling match at Haymarket theatre between William Demetras the Greek Demon and Jack Linow the Russian Lion led to a haymarket riot. Police flooded the venue as Referee John Myers declared a draw at midnight. Demetral won the first fall in 55 20. Sinow had a head hold when stopped. Scenery and decor were wrecked. Burlesque chorus girls took shelter as the crowd surged, while officers arrived and cleared the streets.
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Chicago
William Demetras
Jack Linow
Haymarket
Haymarket Theatre
John Myers
Demetral
Sinow
Three-Cushion Tourney Brings About Ties in Chicago
The world three-cushion billiard championship preliminaries in Chicago culminate in a playoff for first place among Augie Kieckhofer DeOro Maupome Daly and Mrs Waukee. A round robin will decide finalists with Kieckhofer vs Daly at 2 pm and DeOro vs Maupome at 3 30 pm. Prizes for top six range from 700 to 200 dollars.
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Chicago
Augie Kieckhofer
Alfredo de
Oro
New York
Pierre Maupome
Waukee
John Daly
Bob Cannefax
Johnny Larton
St. Louis
Carney Quick Finisher Draws Boxing Notice in Milwaukee
Ike Bernstein touts Tom Carney of Spring Valley Illinois as the quick 142 pounder who has won seven straight first round fights. Carney, a coal miner, is praised for home loyalty and explosive power. Other notes mention flyweight Al Douglas seeking bouts and Patsy Cline’s return after eye trouble with potential matches against Mason, Dempsey rivals, and Leonard.
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Chicago
Ike Bernstein
Tom Carney
Spring Valley
Ike
Milwaukee
Jeye
Carney
Billy Papke
Harry Gilmore
al Douglas
Harry
Dlvision
Frankie Mason
Frank Mulkern
Douglas
atMilwaukee
Patsy Coning
Patsy Cline
Dan McKettrick
Jack Dempsey
New York
McKerrick
Willie Jackson
Lewendler
Johnny Dundee
Charlie White
Benny Leonard
Georgetown and Bethany Play Final 1920 College Football Game
In Washington D C on December 4 Georgetown and Bethany College will meet in the season finale. The game is part of the Georgetown Law School alumni reunion events being held in the capital.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Georgetown
Bethany
Georgetown Law School
Local Banquet for Grid Men First of Series in State
The first of a series of banquets for state high school athletes under A. F. I. will be held at Hotel Russell-Lamison Waterloo on Dec 9 with plans for Cedar Rapids Mason City Fort Dodge Davenport and Sioux City events later. University of Iowa speakers will attend along with Coach Howard H. Jones and Captain-elect Aubrey A. Devine. Capt. Robert J. Kaufmann and Gordon B. Rath are set for Cedar Rapids and Waterloo respectively. exhibits include football and basketballs with scores and portraits.
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Iowa ‘City
Hotel Russell-Lamison
Waterloo
Harold Chamberlain
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Fort Dodgar
Davenport
Sioux City
University of Iowa
Howard H.‘ Jones
Aubrey A. Devine
Earl Caddock Beats Hill Twice in Fort Dodge Match
Earl Caddock former world heavyweight wrestling champion defeated George Hill of Waterloo in Fort Dodge with two straight falls last night. The bout kept local fans into the action as Caddock dominated the proceedings.
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Earl Caddock
George Hill
Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Gardina and Prehn win wrestling bouts in Rockford
Renato Gardina Italian heavyweight toppled Jack Rogers in straight falls while Paul Prehn ABLE middleweight 챔пион and Illinois coach defeated Charley Petersson Chicago in the same manner. Both matches showcased decisive mat victories at the Rockford event with Gardina and Prehn earning quick wins.
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Associated Press
Rockford, Ill
Renato Gardina
Paul Preha
Chamspion
University of Illinois
Gardina
Jack Rogers
Prehn
Charley Petersson
Chicago
Minneapolis club signs five South Dakota players
Minneapolis Minnesota December 4 Pur chase of five ball players announced by the Minneapolis American association club The players are Fisher and Cullop pitchers Stevenson and Strange infielders and Novak catcher All played in the South Dakota league this year
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Minn
Minneapolis American Association
Fisher
Cullop
Stevenson
Strange
Novak
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