Carpentier and Darcy Vie for Big Fight Headlines
In New York on December 23, report details George Carpentier, the French heavyweight champion, and Les Darcy, the Australian middleweight, as upcoming contenders in a potential U S bout series. Carpentier at 5 feet 11.5 inches and about 180 pounds, Darcy at around 21 years old, 5 feet 6 inches and 150 to 170 pounds, with their past ring records summarized and several American losses noted in middleweight bouts.
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Chiropractor Earl W Jacoby Advert in Waterloo
Earl W Jacoby Chiropractor located in the Fratayella Building offers office visits via phone 8007. Rev 2619 Red Fourth Year in Waterloo.
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Fratayella
Waterloo
Sawyer May Leave Baseball for Movie Career
Des Moines December 23 Carl Sawyer famed Des Moines second baseman and comedian with the Washington Senators may desert baseball for the movies He signed a twenty day Keystone contract after directors tested him They say he passed and could become as funny on film as he is in baseball indicating he may quit the major game to pursue acting prospects
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West High Wins Opening Battle
West High defeated Buchanan County’s Independence team 26 to 14 at the YMCA gym last evening. Matthews starred for West High with strong shooting and under-the-net scrimmaging, while Worley led the visitors with four field baskets and solid defense. End of first half stood 17 to 9, West pulling away in the second period. lineup included Matthews Green Kilmar and others as listed.
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Weet
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Fischer
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Why My Mother Should Use Gas Range in Early Days Cooking
Miss Wayne Forbes writes in the Gas Company Prize Story Contest about gas ranges versus coal stoves. She argues gas ovens and ranges reduce labor, ash, and dirt, heat is regulated easily, and operation costs are lower, with easier cleaning and sanitary cooking.
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Blaine
Joe Stecher Shies From Lengthy Wrestling Battles
Wrestling followers question Nebraskan Joe Stecher as he shies from long matches and relies on his scissors hold. Incidents include a 50 minute bout with Hussane, a three hour standoff with Ed Lewis, and a recent two hour ring exit blamed on neuritis. Critics note his reluctance contrasts with era legends known for signature holds.
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Strangler) Lewis
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Géne Melady
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Farmer Burns
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Frank Gotch
Stechar
Football star claims title as top bet for honors
Earl Caddock says he is "the man with a thousand holds" but notes one strong move can decide the championship. The seasoned grappler positions himself as a leading contender while others in the field remain unfocused on one defining play.
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Joe
Earl Caddock
Council Holds Special Session on Paving and Sewer Plans
City council met in special session with four members present to approve plats for paving on Sycamore Fifth Street east Park avenue east Lane Lafayette Fifth Street west Jefferson and Mullin avenue and sewer work on Fletcher Reber Kern and Archer avenues. Sewer committee to meet the city engineer next week to discuss assessments on lower Commercial street and Falls avenue. Mayor Law said Hawkeye Oil electrolysis damaged water mains and steam pipes and will be reported to waterworks officials.
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Shields Guilty Appeal Filed in Resisting Officer Case
Curley Shields found guilty of resisting an officer after a raid on his 619 Commercial street restaurant. Judge Beem imposes 100 dollar fine and 30 days in jail. appeal bond set at 150 dollars. Officers testified Shields used profanity and resisted arrest. Shields denied wrongdoing and claimed police had a revolver pointed at him. Proceedings followed disorderly house charge dismissed earlier.
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Shields
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Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale raises over 400 dollars
Red Cross Christmas seals were sold by contract with Migs Marion Chapman in Waterloo. The campaign, begun by mailing 6,000 seals to businesses and residents, raised more than 400 dollars with 60 percent staying in Waterloo. Funds support a proposed tuberculous dispensary in the county.
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Migs Marion Chapman
Waterloo
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