Pennington 10 Lead Kewanee Signs for Nine-season Stretch
George Pennington, in his first year as manager, built a competitive Kewanee nine by trading and signing key players. He stabilized the lineup with additions like Fox, Colman, and Hollenbeck, overcame frequent roster shifts, and steered the team to second place behind a strong pitching staff led by the Drohans.
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Kewanee
Dee
George Pennington
Wewanee
Penny
Ike
Inield
Frank Kurke
Tom Drohan
Chas. Saxe
OC. E. Mu- Yarit
Charles Block
Hue Part
Pennington
Black
Kilpatrick
Cenvertnd
Nick Carter
Andresen
Robertson
Tammy Rowan
Tiis
Hilpatrick
Poilermakers
Bill Fox
Hartford, Conn
Thompson
Muskies
Ottumwa
Foxy Ned
Ficher Hollenbeck
Hollenbeck
Rewanee
Washington
Linderbeck
Fox
Colman
Indy
Roxey
Drohans
Attell's swan song sparks St Louis boxing debate
St Louis fans debate Abe Attell's sudden quit after the sixth round against Oliver Kirk at the Business Men's Athletic Club. Some doubt the ex-champion's claim of losing spirit and strength, contrasting his current performance with past displays and the famous 1902 West Find bouts.
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St. Louis
Louis
Abe Attell
Oliver Kirk
Business Men's Athletic Club
Swan Soonr
Attell
Ring of the West Find
Benny Yanger
Tipton
T. R. Invited to Big Brazil Hunt
Washington in December Theodore Roosevelt may accept a Brazilian invitation to visit and proceed up the Amazon for a big game expedition. He said he cannot now join due to organizing the progressive party but hopes to go next summer if possible.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
South America
Brazil
Amazon
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Africa
Iowa City Grinnell Ames on Iowa basketball schedule
Iowa City announces a busy basketball season with Floyd Thomas coaching and key games set against Grinnell on January 24 and Grinnell again February 21, plus negotiations with Ames for two games. The squad grows under coach Thomas with football players joining practices as indoor sports surge. A Christmas trip with two full teams is planned, visiting Des Moines Ottumwa Oskaloosa and possibly Fort Dodge.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Jim Trickey
Lawler
Minnesota
Lawier
Minneapolis
Floyd Thomas
Breuckner
Schulte
Gilliland
Kirk
Kellopg
Geipes
Grinnell
Frst
Ames
Kellorg
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Fort Dodge
State High School Field Meet Set for Des Moines May 24
Des Moines reports the Iowa High School Athletic association scheduled the state field meet for Drake Stadium on May 24 1913 and the state basketball tournament for March 21 and 23 in Iowa City. The board of control met at the Chamberlain hotel and kept track of preparations with the state games committee and local clubs aiding. The drive aims to boost entries and broaden the meet beyond prior participation while keeping the event in Des Moines for its facilities and support.
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Des Moines
Drake Stadium
Iowa City
Board of Control
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Chamberlain Hotel
G. E. Marshall
Davenport
Eugene Henely
Grinnell
W. H. Blakely
Fort Dodge
Reson Jones
Drake
Charles Rawson
Guy Brewer
Ames
Iowa
State University Athletic Authorities
Ottumwa
G. Eb, Marshall
Wavy Athletes Shine Amid Classed Schools Meet
The piece notes schools are unevenly matched yet many capable athletes rise yearly to compete. Although larger schools often dominate, smaller schools contribute standout stars, ensuring wide distribution of awards and fostering greater meet interest before the next event.
Newton High Finishes Remarkable Football Season
Newton High wrapped a standout season with no defeats, scoring 264 points while allowing 13. Captain Raymond tallied 126 points and led a defence that stifled East High. Coach C W Studebaker earned major credit for guiding the squad to eight wins and two ties.
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Newton, Jr
Newton
East Des Moines
Sheeler
Raymond
Works
Parks
Des Moines
East High
C. W. Studebaker
State University
Town City
Grinnell
Valley Junction
Oskaloosa
Mitchellville
Lynnville
Opponents
Carl Brown to Meet Peddler in Best Two Out of Three
Arrangements complete for a finish wrestling match between Carl Brown and William Kiem the Peddler scheduled for next Thursday evening at the Armory. The bout will be to a finish best two out of three falls under police supervision with a referee to be chosen. The previous meeting at Cedar Falls saw Brown defeated in under thirty minutes. Also listed are Iowa patent grants including a combination square and drafting tool and an automatic water regulator for heaters.
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Carl Brown
William Kiem
Armory
Waterloo
Crappler
Brown
Cedar Falls
Waverly
Ed Knipp
James McDonald
Lawn City
Klein
Walter Miller
Butter Prices Seen Dropping Soon in Des Moines
Des Moines creamery managers forecast butter will fall from 40 to 35 cents per pound by January 1 1913 as storage stocks come to market. Daily Des Moines consumption runs about 12000 pounds with a potential $600 annual saving per household if prices ease. Creamery men cite scarce cream cows, labor shortages, and farmer decisions to slaughter milch cows as factors limiting production while noting little profit for creamery operators.
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Des Moines
Combine
Des Moines Man Finds Quick Cure for Rheumatic Shoulder
A Des Moines man suffered muscular rheumatism in his shoulder and, after a costly suggestion of Hot Springs, tried Chamberlain's Liniment. Within three days of the first application he was well. For sale by all dealers.
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Des Moines
Hot Springs
Chamberlain
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W. H. Hartman Company
Waterloo Evening Courier
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Waillt
JU Op Iharstiown
Newton High
Wen E
Gradua
E. W. Grove
Bott
Pipe’ the Piper
Piping
PIPER
Nensieck
Gaya
Mar
Piper Heidsieck
Hood
Bobby
Mgr
Eva Lang
Woods’ Mammoth
Marshall Farnum
Mabel Ettinger
West Fourth Street
Ata
Klinefelter & Son
Park Avenue
Oret Scar
Ory
Waterloo Savings Bank and
Leavite & Johnson Trust Co
West Side
Meritol
Neritol
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