Knipp Smith Fight Headlines Armory Card
A December 14 boxing event at the armory features Fritz Knipp versus Jack Smith in a 10 round bout to raise funds for the Salvation Army relief. The Des Moines middleweight Knipp seeks revenge on Smith, a rival officer who beat him years ago, in a clash fans expect to exceed prior shows. Prelims include Harold Jenkins vs Gus Paulson, plus Knipp vs Phil Loxugo and other bouts.
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Ene
Washington
Neck of the Woods
Fritz Knipp
Jack Smith
Armory
Salvation’ Army
Attis
Casa Waterlooi Fritz
Iowa
Morpheus
Battin
Smith
Jumop
Des Moines
Knipp
Iron Man
Altho Knipp
Waterloo
Kuipp
Altho
sAmong
Harold Jenkins
Gus Paulson
Des’ Moines
Jos Knipp
Phil Loxugo
Moines
Tony Gentle
Cedar Falls
Billy Nesbitt
Sioux City
Alex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Giorsio Calza
Italy
Gandini
Enato Gardini
Florence
Aspee
Ee Calza
Ite
Gardini
Calza
Giorgio
Ackley Farmers Exhibit Foxes Found Near Home
Ackley Iowa December reports fox hunting growing popular in the area with four olive red foxes on display at B C Beach store. The four pups were caught west of Ackley last May after their birth, raised on a bottle, and may be made into fur neckpieces soon. Farmers say more foxes have been seen in nearby woods.
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Ackley
B. C. Beach
McMillin Offered Record $35,000 Five Year Coaching Pact
Dallas university officials propose a five year head coaching contract for Bo McMillin at 335,000 after a Dallas athletic council meeting. The offer tops prior terms and follows McMillin’s recent conference in Danville Kentucky. An earlier one year proposal was 7,990 dollars.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Bo’’ McMillin
Centre
Danville
Athletic Council of
The
University of Dallas
McMillin
Harrieres Defeats Schaefer In 13 Round Bout
In Denver and New York reports, Har rieans defeated World champion Jake Schaefer in a 13 round match as part of a rapid stream of boxing notes from AP. The card also notes a 3 260 point event and other boxing results.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Harrieans
Negra
New York
Jake Schaefer
Balkling Bil
Roger Conti
Cal
Washington and Jefferson College
University of California
Oakland
Ralph Pinal
Cincinnati Nationals
Horace Eller
Herbert Branton
San Tego
Notre Dame
Centre College
A Comic Strip in Type and The Great Prize Contest
The letter excerpt critiques a comic strip feature and teases a Great Prize Contest. A reader dismisses the editorials while joking about holes in a Yalecloth and baby items as part of the contest. The piece lampoons the complexity of the column and hints at reader participation.
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Claa
Edstor
Associated Editors
Minnesota Alumni Push Overhaul of University Athletics
The Minnesota General Alumni association urges drastic changes to the athletic system. It seeks an athletic director in charge of all sports and contract cancellations for coaches including Dr Henry Williams and Prof James Paige may lose his position. Alumni warn Minnesota will lose prestige if the system continues and action is expected soon.
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Associated Press
Minneapoli
Minn
University of Minnesota General Alumni Association Board of Directors
Athletic Board of Control
Board of Regents
Minnesota
Henry Williams
L. J. Cooke
Jeonard Frank
Neil Thorpe
Frank Gilman
James Paige
Paige
Williams
Alumni Association
Bis
Taore
Bbe
Rain Insurance Helps Delaware County Fair Finish Strong
The Delaware county fair in Manchester Iowa reports receipts of 35222.40 and disbursements of 34835.70 leaving a 386.70 balance plus major improvements to grounds including city water. Rain insurance contributed 6000 to income. officials credit BL Williams and the Manchester Commercial club for steady growth and plans for a bigger 1922 show.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Iowa
BL W. Williams
Manchester Commercial Club
State University’s Championship Eleven Iowa Born and Bred
Iowa citizens take pride as every member of the University of Iowa football championship team hails from within the state. Regulars and their home towns include Max Kadesky Dubuque George D Thompson Webster City Paul Minick Des Moines C Heidt Lyons Chester A Mead Calumet Lester C Belding Mason City Aubrey and Glen Devine Des Moines Craven Shuttleworth Siler Gordon Locke Denison Duke Slater Capton.
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Towa City
State of Iowa
University of
Craven Shuttleworth
Siler
Gordon Locke
Dennison
Duke Slater
Capton
Louisville Chosen as Minor Baseball Leagues Meeting Site
The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues selected Louisville as the meeting place for next year. The decision was reported by the Associated Press.
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Louisville
Buffain
National Associaton
WeST HIGH LOSES PRACTICE BATTLE
Hudson Iowa December 9 West high school loses to Hudson 27 to 12 in a practice game. West high coach J S Couch used the contest to develop combinations and evaluate squad members for the regular season after holidays. Captain Smith leads West high with multiple baskets and Frearer adds nine points.
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West High
Hudson
Quad Couich
Hudson, Ia
Waterloo ‘West
Hudson High
J. S. Couch
Couch
Sindlinger
Whittle
Capt. Smith
Bains
Frearer
Referes
Cook
T. C
Bill Killefer and Veeck Deposed as Cub Bosses
Buffalo dispatch reports rumors of upheaval in major league baseball as Chicago Cubs officials Bill Killefer and William Veeck are said to have resigned and been removed. Cincinnati Reds president Garry Herrmann denied Earle Roush sale. Roush seeks $54,000 yearly for three years and may retire. Frank Schulte signs with Seattle. John McGraw says he is through with trades and spring training readiness.
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Bill Kiefer
Chicago Cubs
William Veeck
Killefer
Veeck
Cubs
Heinie Groh
Garry Hermann
Cincinnati Reds
Eadie Rousch
New York Giants
Rousch
Cincinnati
Frank Schulte
Cub
Seattle
John McGraw
Gun Club Home Under Renovation At Byrnes Park Grounds
Waterloo Gun Club renovates its long used grounds under President Nic Webber. A committee led by John Simpson moves traps and equipment to a field from the clubhouse site while concrete pits are installed for two traps and the underground wiring is laid. Secretary Lou Wurr and Frank Shores assist.
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Waterloo Gun Club
John Simpson
Byrnes Park Grounds
Lou Wurr
Frank Shores
Nic Webber
Will
Waterloo Rod and Gun Club to Repair After Vandalism
The Waterloo Rod and Gun Club plans to move the house to face the traps, repair the structure this fall, and repaint in spring. Vandals shattered windows, shot through the door, and broke the lock. a reward is offered for tips leading to detection of future damages and violators will be prosecuted to the limit by the park commissioners.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Loegun
Waterloo
Fractured Wrist Delays Shade Debut in East
California welter Dave Shade was forced to quit in the eighth round of his New York bout with Mickey Walker due to a fractured wrist. The fight ended as a technical knockout for Walker, though Shade wished to continue. The injury, suffered after a body blow, will keep Shade out until February.
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Dave Shade
California
New York
Mickey Walker
Walker
Altho Shade
New York Commission
Shade
Benny and Sailor Charged with Chummy Fight Ahead of Bout
Philadelphia charge claims Benny Leonard and Sailor Friedman display too friendly relations. The bout’s gate share to be forfeited if fighting form fails. promoters informed of the relationship amid denial. Real estate transfers and cosmetics spending noted in brief.
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Philadelphia
Benny Leonard
Sailor Friedman
Chicago
Altho
Pro Football May Organize in This State
Iowa interest grows in forming a semi pro football league with Waterloo and Des Moines figures backing plans. A meeting is set in Des Moines on December 16 to discuss organization, schedule, rules, and rivalries to boost the sport statewide. Guy Lair invites participants and provides contact through Atlas Portland Cement in Des Moines.
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Iowa
George D. Miller
Waterloo Athletic Club
Guy Lair
Neighborhood Athletic Club
Des Moines
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Varsity Football Grows in Favor
Intercollegiate football reached unprecedented heights of popularity in the season just closed and is expected to surpass 1921 in attendance and gate receipts next year. Intersectional matchups already arranged include Yale vs Iowa and Princeton vs Chicago, with Kansas, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Georgia, Alabama, Centre, Maryland, and North Carolina among anticipated participants. Canada’s McGill also to compete.
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Associated Press
New York
Yale
Iowa
New Haven
Princeton
University of Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Notre Dame
South
Georgia
Alabama Tech
Centre College
University of Maryland
Yale Still Bids for North Carolina Game on Schedule
New Haven officials say Yale will keep North Carolina on the 1922 football schedule despite skepticism. The upcoming intersectional game remains under consideration as travel, training, and gate receipts complicate such matches years earlier.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
East
Xale
New Haven
Conn
University
North Carolina
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Dex Moines
Bo” McMillin
Type
J. P. McEvoy
Yorke
Willie
Minnesota Alumni Association
Dr. Williams
Rain Insurance
State University
Atalian
Seialza
Mie Learned
Spaghette
Bill Killefer
Gun Club
Benny
Sailor
Foo
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Bessie A. Faville
Florence Shane
Cooleydillon
Charles C. Risb
Balliett & Gilbert's
Percy R. Woop
Leavitt & Johnson
Rank Bldg
Towa
Great Western
Waterloo Sycamore St
Eaton Station
Sycamore Street
Victor Records
Stroebel’s
Adler Collegian
Enderlein Clothing
West Fourth Street
AL Enderlein
Tony Berend
J. L. Jewelry Co
KE. C. DeVoe’s Jewelry
Brindge Street
Owenbach Hotel
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