Neal Allison and Hendricks Ready for Waterloo Bout
Waterloo promoter features a 10 round lightweight clash between Neal Allison of Waterloo and Jack Hendricks of New Orleans with a possible world title chance against Benny Leonard. The card includes Huntley vs Cole in six rounds and Earth vs Addie in four, plus a curtain raiser.
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Neal Allison
Waterloo
Duck Kendricks
New Orleans
Waterloo Theatre
Renny Leonard
Allison
Hammer
Ever Hammer
Hendrick
Asays
Leonard
Hendricks
A. R. Slade
Slade
Huntley
Arch Cole
Cole
Spider Earth
Addie
Kurth
National League Meeting Nears End and Salary Cut Debate
The National League nears completion of routine business with constitutional amendments still under review. Wartime retrenchment prompts postponement of major decisions until a conference with the American League, while international league labor cuts signal broader turmoil during the war.
National League reelects Tener president at New York meeting
John K Tener was reelected president for one year and J A Herdler secretary for four years at the National League meeting in New York. The International League postponed its annual meeting until February 12 to decide suspending the 1918 season. Buffalo club franchise forfeited for nonpayment of salaries. Strangler Lewis defeated Ivan Linow in an International wrestling match. Yussiff Hassane defeated George Mannich.
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Chicago
John K. Tener
J. A. Herdler
National League
New York
International League
Buffalo Club
Willard Ready to Meet Carpentier Despite War
New York reports Jess Willard willing to wait for Georges Carpentier while the Frenchman fights for France. Willard dismisses pressure to rush a match and hints at contrasts in careers and potential profits. Carpentier, a famed French aviator, has war service and a decorated record fueling interest in a future title bout.
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Jess Willard Wold
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
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Willard
Georges
France
Jas
Ife
Verdun
Wilkird’s War Boxing Record Highlighted
The article recalls Wilkird’s wartime boxing history, noting a defense-focused two minute exhibition against Soldier Kearns at Plattsburg and his participation in military boxing for the soldiers.
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Plattsburg
Kearns
Protect the Quail Urges C C Pugh
Editorial urges support for quail protection, citing Wallace of Indiana on feeding quail during deep snow. It argues quail control is needed to aid farmers by reducing insect pests and preserving a valuable game bird, urging Iowa to honor the closed season promise.
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Courier
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Wallace
Indiiaa
Germany
Iowa
Indiana
Hob White
Towa
Pagee
Famous hurler purchased by Chicago Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander, one of the era’s top pitchers, joined the Chicago Cubs after a purchase from the Philadelphia Nationals. catcher William Kulifer also moved, in a New York deal during the National League meeting, with reports of over 50 000 dollars involved and plans to add more stars for 1918.
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Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Chimaga Cubs
William Kullifer
Philadelphia Nationals
Charles Weegeman
Cubs
New York
Phillies
Boston
St. Paul
Neb
Galesburg
Tidianapolis
Syracuse
Killifer
Palace Clothiers Are Thrown Out of Lead
Palace Clothiers lose their lead in a dramatic late turn of play as spectators watch a close contest unfold. The match highlights intense defense and a key scoring surge that shifts momentum in the final minutes.
East High Postpones Cedar Falls Game Amid Coaching Uncertainty
East high officials announced the Cedar Falls basketball game would be postponed with the season opening Dec 15. Efforts to hire an outside coach continue as two former college stars are explored. Rast's withdrawal prompts schedule adjustments for the Cedar Valley league compiled by John R. Barnes. The league aims for strong turnout and a trophy for the race winner as large crowds are anticipated.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley Basketball League
John R. Barnes
West High
Reinbeck
Marion
East High
Cedar Falls High
Waterloo
Independence
Iowa Falls
Dubuque Team Upbraided Over All-State Select
Local papers complain only one Dubuque player made Des Moines Register all-state, praising Wolters at quarterback while praising West High rival Paul Simpson. Articles note doubt about Central Association future, discuss spring leagues, and commend East High captain Joe Sage for leadership amid overall wartime concerns.
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Dubuque
Des Moines Register
Wolters
Paul Simpson
West High Star
Iowa City
Joe Sage
East High
Joe
Evan Sage
Campaign to raise funds for indoor gymnasiums at camps
The National Amateur Athletic Union will launch a drive to erect indoor gym buildings at cantonments. President Charles A. Dean said funds will come from direct subscriptions and event receipts. A Camp Grant facility is planned at about 75 by 200 feet with an estimated cost of $25,000.
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Chicago
National Amateur Athletic Union
Charles A. Dean
Dean
J. E. Roycroft
Committee On
Roycroft
Rockford
Camp Grant
Unclear fragment prompts regional political note
The readable text is garbled with no clear event or entities. It mentions voting and possession but lacks identifiable people, places, organizations, or dates to anchor a factual summary.
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