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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1916

Page

4

Pittsburghs Greatest Team Denied Ringer Claims

Pittsburgh officials defend the University of Pittsburgh football program amid charges that outside players aided a two year winning streak. The piece credits coach Glenn Warner, local Pennsylvania players, and a dominant 2 year run including a 20 to 1% victory over Navy and narrow margins against top rivals.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Pittburgh Glenn Warner Pennsylvania Sles Navy Syracuse Penn State Washington Jefferson

Walter Camp All American Teams First Eleven Members Named

Walter Camp announced the First Eleven for his All American squad with players from Colgate Yale Hart Moseley Aforning Col. Find Moseley Yale and others listed. The Second and Third elevens are also noted with numerous colleges including Pitt Rutgers Yale and Penn.

Walter Camp Nlerron Pitts Coolidge Hary Ward Annap Beckett Oregon Hogg Prince Garrett Rutgers McEwan W. P. Phillips Teo Dachman N. D.seagraves Wash Gates Yale Iguido L. Miller Penn Vowell Tenn Purdy Brown Curry van Lt LaGore Yate Gilroy Rg't

Earl Caddock Captures East Fans with Quick Time Victory

Earl Caddock, the Anita Iowa wrestler, drew praise on an East Coast tour after defeating Bavarian heavyweight Hans Furst in nine and seven minutes. Boston promoter George W. Tuohey likened him to Dan McLeod, noting Caddock’s efficient style, endurance, and sharp center-control.

Omaha Neb Earl Caddock Anita Fona Iowa Frank Gatehag Caddock Joe Bieber Jos Earl George W. Tuohey Boston Gene Melady East Hans Furst Furst Dan McLeod Los Angeles Dan Canddock Thad Kat

Two Western Players Named on Camp's All American Team

Critte-Driscvoll on third team. HY Wauter Camp highlights a defense focused All American lineup. Peck at center anchors the line with Black Cadman at guard and Colgate West Horning at tackle. Oliphant Harley Pollard and Anderson lead backfield and passing efforts as a formidable, hard-to-beat unit.

Yale Fiat Tha Binas Peck Pittsburgh Navy Dua Toe Warner Syracuse Black Cadman Sains Eddy Princeton Hogg Gennert Nourse Taft Harvard Colgate West Horning Brown Pollard Purdy Hillhouse Jernail Conroy Robinson Baston Mossley Macomber Aston Casey Princeston Endamash Driggs Moshley Fox Hon Colgate-Brown Tan Hubbell Spencer Harley Chip Agdergon Kicke Waston Minnesota Tham Oliphant Harvey Ohio State Anderson

Whitney Cancels New Year Bout With Downey

Frank Whitney a Cedar Rapids boxer has canceled his New Year’s day match with Baro Downey in Ohio Metropolis after sending forfeit money through his manager Joe Thomas. Downey reportedly canceled the bout to fight another opponent, leaving Columbus boxing fans displeased. Whitney planned training in Chicago and had remained in the city since Monday.

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Lee Magee Wins Name Change Plea in Cincinnati

Leo pold Christopher Hoamachmeyer elder with the New York Yankees petitions a court to change his name to Lee Magen amid plans to marry Miss Beatrice Nedgers of Cincinnati this winter. The request cites common use of the nickname and embarrassment for his wife if he keeps Hoemschmeyer while his wife remains Mrs Hoemschmeyer.

Cincinnati Leopold Christopher Hoamachmeyer New York Yankees Lee Magen Mages

Catarrh Cure Claim Pushed by Local Firm

A Toledo business advertises a patent remedy for catarrh claiming a guaranteed cure. The notice promises compensation if the remedy fails and urges readers to mail for testimonials and a product sample. The claim mentions Hall’s Family Medicine and a physician endorsement.

Tien J. Cuener Wae Ciy Toledo Eh Asig J. Cheney Mr Honey Tha A. W. Gleaso

Open House at Y M C A Planned for Saturday and New Year

Special events are planned for Saturday and New Year’s day at the Y M C A. The second factorymen’s open house will include athletic features and talks. New Year’s program features exhibition basketball games and a swimming pool meet. An evening basketball game pits A C A against Upper Town University.

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Australian Bareknuckle Contender Darcy Arrives in New York

Australian middleweight Les Darcy, arriving in New York from Maitland, NSW, is set to sign for his first bout within days. He will be managed by Tex Rickard and trained by Timothy O’Sullivan, with Darcy noting he will fight anyone anytime. Darcy boasts massive hands and speed, drawing comparisons to heavier rivals while his family’s hardships drive his career.

New York Les Darcy Darcy Willard Jack Dillon Dillon Lester Tex Rickard Timothy O'Sullivan Maitland New South Wales Newcastle Australia Hattie Luckenbach Tai Tai China O'Sullivan Standard Cushing Kangarooland New Kegmithing

Marriage Failure in Kansas Capital

Topeka Kan Dec 26 From figures compiled at the courthouse it appears Shawnes county saw 879 marriage licenses issued in the year while 264 divorce petitions were filed. Of the total divorces, 207 were filed by women and 57 by men. Most divorces were uncontested and many couples were in accord as to their views of married life.

Topeka Kan Shawnes County

Alimony and Custody Contests Highlight Divorce Trends

The piece notes alimony disputes and custody as central issues in divorces, with only one contested divorce in Shawnee County in the past year. It mentions crop secrecy in rural areas due to military demands and severe destitution in towns. It also covers hardship from paper money auctions, limiting change and causing losses for holders.

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Winter in Holy Land 38 Full of Suffering and Fuel Shortages

Advices from London report severe winter conditions in Jerusalem and surrounding areas. Fuel, coal, and sugar are scarce, with minimal food stores for towns as winter intensifies. Wood remains the only available fuel at high prices, and all crops are requisitioned by military authorities.

London Holy Land Jerusalem France Wales Palestine

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