Bowling Tourney to Open in Toledo Feb 22
The thirteenth annual American Bowling Congress tournament will begin February 22 in Toledo and run through March 12. Officials expect about 4,400 bowlers from the United States and Canada, with strong entries in five man and two man teams. The Toledo Bowling Tournament Company secures sixteen alleys and auto pin spotters as top mechanics prepare the venue within the Toledo Coliseum. Jackman of this city and Waterloo team members will compete, with local practice matches planned ahead of the event. The notice ends with an unrelated ad for Cham berlain's Cough Remedy.
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Mexican Joe Rivers to Box Leach Cross on Jan. 1
New York report says Mexican Joe Rivers will box Leach Cross at a local club with Rivers set to receive $4,000. Weight remains unsettled with Rivers typically at 132 pounds ringside and Cross hoping for 135 as talks proceed.
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Keokuk Sidelined as Fans Balk at Baseball Support
Keokuk faces baseball collapse as the Industrial association declines to raise 3000 for expenses. President Tumulty resigns, directors quit in disgust, and the city dam project area reads as a potential exit from professional play due to lack of backing from fans and local business leaders.
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Paler After Diamond Belt at Vernon Arena in Boxing Halls
In Los Angeles Cal on December 23 the Vernon arena era chronicles a surge of title changes under promoter T. Z. McCarey. Al Palzer, starting last week, contends for the diamond belt as McCarey’s long line of reigns traces back to 1906 with Abe Attell’s featherweight title win over Frankie Neil in twenty rounds.
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Ames Five To Meet Owa Five In Christmas Tour
Ames basketball team prepares for a vacation tour starting December 27 with games in Ottumwa Des Moines Fort Dodge Emmetsburg and Marshalltown. Captain Berry Gardner Trexel lead a squad joined by Snyder Reichelt and Mann the trainer. Coach Thomas is shaping a strong unit after recent trials and awards in football cross country and rifle.
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Regulation Change Sparks Protest in Central Association
President Justice announced a new salary limit ruling for clubs with playing managers, requiring two contracts and inclusion of $100 of the manager’s pay within a $1,200 cap. The move would cancel current playing manager contracts and shift advantage to clubs with nonplaying bench managers, triggering widespread discontent across circuits.
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Baseball wage limits spark fan reaction
The article notes debate over a new wage rule limiting salaries to $100 per month for players and managers. It suggests many players like Pennington Robn Andrews would refuse such pay, while others could assemble stronger clubs. Fans praise President Justice for striking out the rule as a wise move.
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Minors Must Reduce List In National Association Action
The national baseball commission ordered its secretary to trim minor league reservation lists to allowed totals for each class. Kansas City Milwaukee Dallas and Beaumont cited for violations. Harry Way declared a free agent and removed from Bloomington’s list. Boston club to pay J. W. Brady for 25 days.
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