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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

6

Fulton Accepts Willard Plan with Cash Upfront

Mike Collins says Fulton will fight Willard for the Red Cross fund only if Willard deposits 1,000 as earnest money and posts a 5,000 show bet. otherwise Fulton will claim the title. Willard in Chicago offers to meet any heavyweight for Red Cross relief and favors spring or summer outdoor venue.

Jess Willard Red Grass Willard Fulton Collins Toney Tom Andrews Milwaukee Red Cross Chicago Piltciala

Ray Johnson Stops Kid Alexander in Fourth Round Knockout

Waterloo and Dubuque boxer Ray Johnson scored his third straight knockout, knocking out Kid Alexander the welterweight champion of Canada in the fourth round at Superior, Wisconsin. Johnson, now under Mike McNulty, is said to show marked improvement and is billed for more action in Superior in the near future.

Ray Hid) Johnson Waterloo Dubuque Superior Wis Kid Alexander Canada Johnson Mike McNulty St. Paul Minn

All American Bob Peck Joins Field Artillery

Pittsburgh Pa December 20 Bob Peck University of Pittsburgh football star and captain of the 1916 Panthers has enlisted in the Second Indiana Field Artillery He twice earned All American honors at center Peck was football coach at Culver Military Academy last season

Pittsburgh Bob Peck University of Pittsburgh Panther Indiana Field Artillery Peck Culver’ Military Academy

Waukegan notices and mixed chatter on sports and war

A fragmentary column from an Illinois paper mixes a local notice about a debtor with assorted items. It mentions a wife, an unsettled debt, humorous quips about Clarence Rowland Jess Willard and Neal Allison, and a note on Sunday baseball debates in New York and Washington. It ends with George W. Brown of Chicago enlisting as a middleweight boxer.

New York State District of Columbia

St Louis Fans Urge Rickey Over Hornsby Sale

A St Louis petition circulated to President Rickey warns that selling Roger Hornsby to the Cubs for cash will trigger mass attendance boycotts next season. Hornsby, idol of the fans, led local excitement as talks tied to Grover Cleveland Alexander and Gill Kellther sale.

Hornsby St. Louis Theodore Breinstein Rube Waddell Bobby Wallace George Stone Lon Criger del Pratt Garis Rickey Tierisby Texas Tad Roger

Stid Graves Wins 20 Round Milwaukee Boxing Bout

In Milwaukee Stid Graves outpointed Charley Neary over 20 rounds. Welker Cochran led Ora Morningstar 600 to 503 at close of first day in an 1800 point balkline billiards match in Detroit. In New York wrestling Dr B F Roller and Berg triumphed. Zbyszko defeated Demetrius Tomlos. Strangler Lewis beat Tom Draak. Norman Kingsley named captain of Minnesota football team.

Chicago Stid Graves Charley Neary Milwaukee Welker Cochran Ora Morningstar Detroit New York Dr. B. F. Roller Laren Pierre Je Berg Wladek Zbyszko Demetrius Tomlos

Ed Reulbach Returns From Warding Duties

Ed Reulbach former Chicago Cubs star pitcher joins Submarine Boat Corporation Bayonne New Jersey after a quiet season with the Boston Braves. The note traces his retirement from baseball and new industry ties.

New York Ed Reulbach Chicago Cubs Frank Chance Daseball Submarine Boat Corporation Bayonne N. J Reulbach Boston Braves

Christmas Gift Sale At H and H Store

Inland shoppers urged to buy now for Christmas savings with a one fourth discount on IVORY GOODS. Complete stock remains including stationery, bulbs, perfumes, candy, leather goods, thermos bottles, cards, shaving sets, cameras, calendars, and more. Patrons urged to call for almanac and weather chart.

Christmas Tree Program Plans At La Porte City School

La Porte City plans a community Christmas tree and program at the school auditorium on Monday evening with Sunday schools taking part. Bells will ring every half hour from 7:30 to 2 p m as the audience remains silent during the program. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Mr. and Mrs. Clare Young returning from Waterloo and Mrs. B D McGregor visiting from Fort Collins.

la Porte City A. R. Bourne Santa Claus Esther Coffin America Clare Young Waterloo Young Trere Fort Collins Cole McGregor Arthur Robertson Lloyd Young Clinton Joe McLaughlin Canton South Texas Wii Turnering Butte Mont J. Worcester Amine Quackenbush Tina Booth A. McCutcheon Cedar Heights Miss Quacken

Questionnaires mailed to Waterloo registrants today

Registrants received questionnaires mailed today to about five percent of Waterloo voters. The list includes numerous named individuals with street addresses across Waterloo, spanning Lafayette, Washington, Fifth Street East, Cedar Street, and more, reflecting a broad eligibility sample.

Waterloo Edward W. de Witt Oclwein Willam W. Welty Lafayette Street William 3. Wing Halsteid Street Robert J. Price Cave James Blackstore Robert M. Armstrong Eighth St Carl A. Dannis Logan Avenue Wallace H. Chesley Rath Peck Earl Michaelson First National Bank Joseph 3 Retka Fifth Street William O. Kennison Washington Street Ernest Paul Dowse Washington St Ed Joseph Bank LC. Yards Frank Bernard Mulberry Street Warry Gilson Marion Wood Roscoe French Hawthorne Ave Laurn H. Templin Dawson Street John Miller Kern Street John A. Aararion Tenth St West A West Paul W. Kightey Alta Vista John Stanoff Schley Street Alvert Henry Buschling Flord R. Hershberger Hammond Avenue Kostas S. Cavrilis Jefferson Street Edwin J. Widder Argyle Street William Baumgartner Lester W. Miller Fourth St Harry Th. Seeley Webster Street Phillip B. Griffin High Street George Clark Ackerman Robert Austin Hughes Williams Iowa Dexter N. Gilley Cortlandt Street Thomas M. Lang Elkhart Ind Garl Wi Minard Fourth Street Herman Koster Cascade James A. Edwards Barry C. Clark Saxon Street Carrol V. Quincey James M. Hubbard Third St Padun W. Steege Ninth Street

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