Ames Plans Tri Sport Carnival at State College
The Iowa State College athletic department announces a Feb 11 indoor track and field meet for high schools, plus swimming and wrestling events. Charles Muyser says two or three class relays, Eckersall to referee, with trophies and medals. The armory hosts the 10-lap track and 250 yard straightaway events. Des Moines West High and Cedar Rapids Tau Kappa lead last year’s wins.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Tau Af
Mayser
Eckersall
Walter Eckersall
West
Iowan
Billie Nesbitt Set for Four Round Opener at Armory
Billie Nesbitt, from Sioux City, meets Tony Geofie of Cedar Falls in a four round opener next Wednesday at 8:30. Nesbitt, with a growing record, is touted to give rival Gentle a tough challenge. Opponents noted in Nesbitt’s past include Babbi Campbell Eddie Mores Frankie Felders and Tommy Vaughn.
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Armory
Tony Geofie
Cedar Falls
Billy Nesbitt
Sioux City
Nesbitt
Gentle
Algona High Plans Strong Varsity Schedule
Algona Iowa December 10. Algona high school announces a robust basketball schedule featuring strong opponents from Pavenn Iowa. Veterans Warren, Foster, Sullivan and Jasperson return as four regulars while several new candidates join the squad. The slate includes games against Hayfield Britt Wan Carnerther and Fagin Grove among others.
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Algona
Pavenn Iowa
Algona High School
Wargreaves
Foster
Sullivan
Jasperson
Hayfield
Britt
Carnerther
Iowa pitcher signs with Detroit Tigers story
Ottumwa Ia Dec 10 Ed Herrick scout for Ty Cobb’s Tigers traveled to Eldon to interview 25 year old Bilk Sapp a semipro star who agreed to pitch for Detroit next season He posted a notable 8 strikeouts in five games last season for Eldon and is regarded as a top strat pitcher among semipro players.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa. Ta
Bilk
Sapp
Eldon
Detroit Tigers
Ed Herrick
Ty Cabb
Elden
Seays
Big Bin James Traded to Vernon in Coast League Swap
Major league and college notes from AP datelines report Minneap olis pitcher Big Bin James traded to Vernon for Robert McGraw. Fort Worth announces Texas A&M College and Centre College will meet in a Jan 2 football game. Notre Dame faculty board discusses ethics affecting football branding for a December 36 game in San Diego.
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Associated Press
Minneapois
Minn
Big bin
James
Minneapolis American Association
Vernon Club
Robert McGraw
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Centre College
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Notre’. Dame
San Diego
A Comic Strip in Type McEvoy
A dialogue framed comic strip centers on Mr Doveleigh and Mrs Doveleigh discussing a flyer and a table set, revealing tensions over money, control, and a keep home life. Mrs Doveleigh asserts a heart and influence to curb Mr Doveleigh, while he resists. The scene ends with criticism of male vanity and a suggestion of consequence.
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Doveleigh
Teimbstone
Tombstone
Associated Editors
Alexander Wing Over Bill Klein in Cedar Rapids Headliner
Ralph Alexander of Waterloo dominated Chicago heavyweight Billy Klein in an eight to nine round bout ending with Klein knocked through the ropes. Klein was down multiple times, but stayed in until the final round before the count. Prude defeated Paulson in an eight round semiwindup, while Dave Fidler knocked Caldwell out in the fourth of six.
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Ralph Alexander
Waterloo
Billy Klein
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Klein
Alexander
Alec Fidler
Suf
Islein
Kiefa
Prude
Paulson
Dave Fidler
Caldwell
Cedar. Rapids
A. S. Kennedy
Ball
Tee Moines
Fidler Caldwell Borit
Sunday School Cage Fives Open Tourney Here
Twelve basketball teams prepare for the Sunday school cage tournament, opening Wednesday at the East High gym. Managers meet at the Y to check eligibility lists, while Waterloo plans to host northeastern Iowa Sunday school championship after the season. Local churches and Presbyterian and Methodist congregations will be represented, with districts in Mason City, Marshalltown, Newton, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Clinton, and more.
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East High
Weday
Wexford
Alan Arm
Norrow
Waterloo
Iowa
Husford
Mason City
Marshalltown
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Clinton
Nuhuque
Fort Dalge
Charies City
Linen
First Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
United Brethren
Marsh to Captain of Drake Football Team 1922
Vivian Marsh was elected captain of Drake University football for 1922. He is a junior in the college of commerce and a guard. The item notes a coaching or team leadership change within the Drake program and includes unrelated rail timetable garble.
Fair Fight Fang Visualized at Charity Boxing Carnival
Women attendances rise at local bouts and a special women section is planned for the charity boxing carnival at the armory next Wednesday at 8 30 p m. Headliner Frtte Knipp will meet Des Moines policeman Jack Smith for 19 three minute rounds. Knipp seeks to regain former glory after a comeback.
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Frtte Kinnipp
Jack Smith
Des Moines
Knipp
Des Moines Copper
Hunters Who Break Law Try Dearly for Sport
Federal game wardens report 57 October convictions under the migratory bird treaty act with fines totaling 1282 dollars. Additional cases yield higher court costs. one offender in South Carolina jailed three months and fined 3200 dollars for offering two wild ducks for sale.
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South Carolina
Missouri
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
Illinois
Mississippi
Georgia
Sandlots May Spur Special Schooling For Players
The Associated Press reports that ball players on sandlots could gain access to training schools or a separate circuit to develop future stars. The move aims to curb frenzied financing in baseball as majors face rising salaries from high priced acquisitions. Executives from both the National and American leagues will discuss options at upcoming meetings in New York, including affordable replacement material and minor league stints. John A. Heydler, NL president, notes clubs must find new means to obtain talent.
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Associated Press
New York
Heinie Groh
Jimmy O'Connell
John A. Heydler
National League
McGraw sparks baseball spending spree amid pennant talk
John McGraw defends big buys after reportedly spending 175000 for players, warns rivals over price battles while Branch Rickey Barney Dreyfuss and Con Chis echo mixed views. Pirates manager George Gibson says deals will be modest compared with Giants moves.
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Dreyfuss
Barney Dreyfuss
Pirates
Buffalo
McGraw
Barney
George Gibson
Gibson
Greene High Sets Strong 1922 Basketball Schedule
Greene High announces a robust 1922 basketball schedule with a new gymnasium for home games. The season closes with county tournaments at Clarksville, Shell Rock, and Emouth, with Butler County tournament slated for late February. Local venues and dates include February 1 and February 23 across multiple sites.
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Greene
Greene High School
Ruuter
Clarksville
Shell Rock
Emouth
Butler County
Howland Candy Leads Bowlers in Nail-Biting Finish
North Waterloo upsets Friedl cafe crew on Waterloo alleys in a close three game set. Bodholdt top scored with 214 in game one and 218 in game three as six players exceeded 200. Howland Candy and Tibbitts Tailors loom in a tight City league chase while Friedl cafe eyes a rematch next Monday.
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North Waterloo
Friedl Cafe
Waterloo
Friedl
Eom
Bodholdt
Hawkeye Oils
Friedcafe
Waterloo Alley
Howland Candy
Tibbitts’ Tailors
Gee! Cloud
Blowlind Cyndy
Tibbitta Tatlors
Alleys Whedl-Cate
Minors Stand Firm Over Draft Rules At Convention
Buffalo December meeting reports minors refuse to yield on the selected player draft. They oppose restoring major league draft terms prior to 1921, while not barring possible amendments at joint confabs. New arbitration board to reinstate reserve jumpers for a $200 fee, with no changes to salary limits. Johnston's Chocolates ad paragraph ends the item.
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New York
Board of Arbitration
National Association
John H. Farrell
Association
Buffalo
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