Allison Acores Cleans Out Hendricks In Waterloo Knockout
Allison Acores, a leading Waterloo lightweight, knocked out Jack Hendricks of New Orleans in the fourth round at the Waterloo theatre. Acores dominated from the start with speed and power, sending Hendricks to the canvas twice before victory. The semi final featured Young Huntley beating Arch Cole in four rounds, while Spider Kurth showed improvement against Young Addy.
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Waterloo
Benny Leonard
Waterloo Theatre
Jack Hendricks
New Orléans
Havng
Hendricks
Altho
Tie
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New Orleans
Alison
Clay
Huntley
Arch Cole
Fana
Slade
Spider
Kurth
Young Addy
Big deal ties 850000 for Alexander and Williser sale
Philadelphia reports a deal involving pitcher Alexander and catcher Williser sold by the Philadelphia National League club to the Chicago Nationals. The money totals 85000 with 25000 paid upfront and the balance to be paid before the 1918 season opens, contingent on Alexander not being drafted into the army.
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Alexander
Williser
Philadelphia National League
Clu
Chicago Nationals
National Army
Allison on Trail of Benny Leonard
Neal Allison wins clean cut over Jick Hendricks at the Waterloo theatre and rises as a top lightweight title contender. He has not lost in five straight bouts and targets a bout with Benny Leonard, seeking victory.
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Jick Hendricks
Waterloo Theatre
Neal Allison
Allison
Benny Leonard
Ames Basketball Faces Star Absence From Camp Dodge Team
Ames Iowa December reports Iowa State College opens the basketball season with an all star Camp Dodge lineup. Coach Walter trains hard and expects a tough fight despite Erskine the star center enlisting. The Cyclone lineup is unsettled as several players may fill in to test the squad.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Camp Dodge
Walter
Erskine
Cyclonna
Fira
Teachers College Donates Grid Gear to Soldiers in South
Cedar Falls reports over 40 complete football outfits including uniforms and sweaters will be sent to soldiers in the south by the State Teachers' college. Athletic director J. O. Perrine said the gear from the 1917 teams will be packed and shipped Saturday. He noted troops are short of football equipment and that if the college plays next year new gear will be ordered. Also, Heinie Smith of Cherokee IA was re-elected captain of Coe College football.
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Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
J. O. Perrine
Perrine
Athletic sports due for impulse when war ends
New York dispatch argues postwar era will spark vast growth in athletic activity and record chasing. Boxing is highlighted as primary, with compulsory training across forces and strong prospects for new champions from North America and Europe. Baseball and other sports are noted as benefiting from returning trained players.
Meandering 19th century musings and a boxing tale
A disjointed column mixes jokes about winter resort Iowa, a call for typewriting tests for job applicants, and menu misspellings. It recalls Bob Fitzsimmons who earned about $600 fighting and faced poverty due to bad payments, including a famous 1893 bout with Jem Hall for a $40,000 purse.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jem Hall
New Orleans
Fitz
Hall
Sports Roundup Highlights Boxing Cycling and Wrestling Results
Benny Leonard defeats Irish Patsy Cline in Philadelphia in nine rounds. Frankie Burns beats Johnny Russell in 12 rounds at Newark Jersey City. Frank Kramer defeats Arthur Spencer Canada in a one mile cycling event in New York. Wisconsin names Charles H. Carpenter University of Wisconsin football captain. International wrestling tour results listed with Beetles and fighters. End with hotel advertisement for Waterloo and Russell-Lamson event on December 15.
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Chicago
Benny Leonard
Patsy Cline
Philadelphia
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Johnny Russell
Newark
Frank Kramer
Arthur Spencer
Canada
New York
Charles H. Carpenter
Racine
University of Wisconsin
Wladak Zbyszyko
Poland
Harry Christensen
Denmark
Joseph Rogers
Pierrs le Berg
Belgium
B. F. Rollier
Seattle
John Herada
Dubuque College to Loge Dudes Dorais and Stars for Camp Dodge
Dubuque College to send eight students to the third officers training camp at Camp Dodge next January. Coach Charles Dorais, renowned for football basketball and track, leads the list with a storied record at Notre Dame and Dubuque College. Also enlisted are Ryan, the leading college actor and athlete, Jon E Ryan a multi sport star, Janesville’s top punt specialist, and Bernard Woods, a 1914 letterman, among others.
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Dee
Dubuque Collége
Camp Dodge
Charles Dorais
Dorals
Notre Dame
Dubuque College
Iowa
Hawkeye
Dorais
Ryan
Jon E. Ryan
Janesville
Comiskey
Sox
Bernard Woods
American League Plans 1918 Season
The American League owners met to discuss war measures for 1918 including shortening spring training trips and player shifts. A joint conference with the National League is planned, and no reduction in player salaries is expected while a new war tax on admission fees may be collected.
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Chicago
Johnson
Fancy shooting and marksmanship tips from a 1900s guide
Practical lessons on handling a .22 rifle for beginners. Advice covers safe practice, aiming techniques for rising and falling targets, and selecting tin cans as targets. Q&A sections discuss cartridge range for .22 long rifle, Springfield's maximum range, rifle specifications, two eyes versus one, and flight speeds of hawks and canvasbacks.
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Kansas City
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Springfield
Portland
Ore
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Syracuse
League meeting hints at schedule talks and Comiskey election
Discussion at the meeting suggested a shorter schedule may be pursued with National League owners at a joint conference. Charles Comiskey of the Chicago club was elected vice president of the league and approved for a $300 penyear payment. No trades occurred at the first session, though several deals are reportedly pending.
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National League
Charles Comiskey
Chicago Club
Comiskey
Beauty contest to boost Iowa creameries in Black Hawk county
The Commercial club and Iowa State College dairy extension plan a beautifying contest for creameries in Black Hawk county. Photographs will be judged by county judges with winners advancing to the state contest. A five member committee will organize details.
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Commercial Club
Dairy Extension Department
Iowa State College
Black Hawk County
Bowling results show Courier-Reporter team dominance
The Courier-Reporter bowling squad won three straight in the Banker's league on the White Side alleys, led by George Shoemaker's 212 in the second game. Scores were strong across the team as Waterloo Club entries posted 427 and 740 totals, while City league plays saw two forfeits involving Martin Cafe, Black and Hansen.
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Courier-Reporter
Waterloo
Banker
George Shoemaker
Martin Cafe
Martin Big Heads
Black and Hansen
Waterloo Club
McSweaney
Christmas Mail To Soldiers Urges Quick Gifts
A brisk appeal urges readers to mail packages to Sammy at cantonments and camps before Christmas. It recalls last year's rush, crowds, and tired sales staff, noting many practical gifts remain and parcel post rates will be provided plus packing and mailing help.
Xmas Post Cards and Winter Bulb Assortment Sale
Shortage of candy drives early shopping as factories cut output to about a quarter. The ad promotes Winter House Blooming Bulbs in waterproof pots, ready to unpack water and place in light. Also touts Poudre La Reine facial powder for fresh skin and pore cleanliness.
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