Dempsey Stock Drops Below Par After Brennan Fight
United Press analysis notes Dempsey can endure 12 rounds and absorb hard punches as Brennan exposed gaps in defense. Carpentier seen as likely to win a clash if both land cleanly, with Moran’s result shaping expectations for a potential Dempsey-Carpentier bout. Brennan’s hot pursuit suggests Carpentier may gain edge with extended fight.
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Benet Lo Farrell
United Press Star
New York
Frank Moran
Joe Beckett
Georges Carpentier
Moran
Jonger
Dempsey
Brennan
Carpentier
Fulton
Willard
Miske
Brennen
Dempger
Willard Foy
Joe Welling
Benny Leonard
Ranser to play for Moline club next season
Jess Ranser former Waterloo premier shortstop signs with Moline club for next year Warren Giles receives the contract Ranser notes all terms satisfactory and hopes to compete for a pennant Runser winters in Fort Wayne Ind manufacturing a Rainbow Auto Deodorizer and Disinfector He previously played third base for Waterloo in 1917 under Ned Egan as manager.
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Earle Mack
Moline
Mack
Ranger
Rumser
Waterloo
Ned Egan
Tri-City fight promoters renew old strife
War between tri city fight promoters flares again as Battling Johnson signs with Sportsman's club for January 1. Davenport Independent Athletic Club pushes for Johnson versus Jack Racer in an eight round semi windup. Relations sour with Paddy Quinn and Fat Smith, and Dietz’s handling of a Johnson Racer main event remains unresolved.
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Moline
Tricity
Aitho the
Sportsman's Athletic Club
Battling Johnson
Davenport
Pat Dietz
Fatar
Johnson
Rock i Island
Nome
Racer
Oo Stie
Uhnois Theatre
A Rope of Sand and Weather Wit in a Convoluted Range
A fragmentary page blends a verse piece about stairways and memory with terse news notes on an unseasonal thaw, a congressman’s longevity goal, unemployment counts, sports talk, a New Year wish, and weather chatter. The mosaic touches on culture, politics, and daily life with scattered names and quick observations.
American Net Stars Score Double Victory in Davis Cup
American players Tilden and Johnston scored a double triumph over Australasia in Auckland to take a step toward the Davis Cup. Tilden defeated Brookes in three sets and Johnston beat Patterson in straight sets, pairing for a likely doubles showdown tomorrow as the final singles stage looms Saturday.
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Associated Press
Auckland
New Zealand
William T. Tilden II
Philadelphia
Norman E. Brookes
William Johnston
San Francisco
Gerald L. Patterson
Brookes
Tilden
Johnston
Patterson
Bar
Sports Flashes From Across League and Meet
New York National League offers 200000 and four players for Rogers Hornsby. St. Louis rejects. Cornell crosses at Roehampton amid rain as Oxford and Cambridge combine outfits. Pete Kilduff signs with Brooklyn for next season. Amateurs Fene jets League of America eyes series with English Italian clubs. Bob Roper to meet Hugh Walker in Kansas City ten round bout. American and National league schedules committees meet January 8 per President Johnson.
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Associated Press
New York
National League Baseball Club
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
London
Cornell University
Roehampton
Oxford
Cambridge
Rannery
Jack” Moakley
Cornell Coac
Br United
Pete Kilduff
Fenejets League of America
Kansas City
Bob Roper
Chicago
American Expeditionary Forces
Hugh Walker
American
National League
Johnson
American League
New Athletic Conference Considered by Six Colleges
In Chicago on December 20 representatives from six midwestern colleges met to discuss forming a new athletic conference. Coe college attended. residence eligibility rules varied, with some requiring six months of residence, allowing freshmen to compete in track and baseball.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Perfect Plan of Legion Tourney
Lyle McDonald manager and coach of the Waterloo American Legion basketball team has been named sectional director for a proposed state region tournament. The plan calls for sectional games then a Des Moines final to close the season. McDonald sent inquiry letters to nearby legion teams including Reinbeck Grundy Center and Osage to frame a schedule with a tentative sectional date around January 12 or 13 at Y M C A gym or East High. N Sharp and John H McCarroll will direct surrounding Mason City and Ottumwa sections respectively.
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Lyle McDonald
Waterloo American Legion
Des Moines
Legion
McDonald
Reinbeck
Grundy Center
Osage
East High
Sharp
Mason’ City
John H. McCarroll
Ottumwa Legion
Warriors
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Land College
American Legion Plans to Back Boxing in Iowa
Cedar Rapids December 30 the American Legion plans to back boxing legalization in Iowa. The Dubuque post will push a bill next session to license and regulate the sport with a state commission and tax proceeds. Local canvass raises 140 businessmen pledging 100 each toward a 10,000 fund for eight shows.
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Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Dubunque
Legion
Ddut
Althe
Michigan
Wisconsin
Des Moines
Fund to Raise Boxers From Gate Receipts in Local Rings
A plan proposes placing $10,000 in a fund to be drawn from gate receipts so that a higher quality class of boxers can be obtained to perform in local rings. The ad mission would normally be charged, but this amount is set aside for that purpose.
West High Alumni Clash With Old Graduates Tonight
West High alumni and current team members prepare for a charity game at the YMCA Gymnasium at 8 p m Admission is 35 cents to aid the West High Athletic Association fund Captain Doug Bragdon leads the alumni while J H Couch trains the youngsters in a lively, competitive clash featuring names like Milo Miller Rusty Armstrong and Burt Simmons on the court tonight
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J. H. Couch
West
Doug Bragdon
West High
West High Athletic Association
Waterloo American Legion
Milo Miller
Ceter
Rusty
Armstrong
McDonald
Aten
Bob Miller
Stanley
Shirey
Burt Simmons
John Banton
Leach
Colin
Kilbane to Defend Title in East Next February
New York dispatch reports featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane plans to defend his title, likely against John Reisler of New York, at Madison Square Garden on Washington's Birthday night. Reisler, rising quickly, has impressed promoters and Kilbane appears inclined to box him if negotiations finalize.
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Kilbane
East
New York
Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
Attell
Washington
California
Madison Square Garden
Johnny Reisler
John the Barber
Charlie Pilkington
Star Sporting Club
Tex
Richard
Ressler
Rickard
Reisler
Reisler’s Ring Rise Highlighted by Knockout Win
Reisler has fought over 15 bouts, proving merit as most fights end with his victory. His knockout of Battling Lawn signals his punching power. Reisler’s father helped arrange a Kilbane bout in Cleveland, adding $5,600 to the purse, for a 15 round clash at Madison Square Garden where Kilbane declared Reisler must weigh in at 2 pounds over the limit per athletic commission rules.
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Reisler
Lawn
Kilbane
John
Cleveland
Tulsa
Oklo
Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Reister
Athletic Commission
Football Teams Prepare for East West Clash in Pasadena
Pasadena, Cal. Dec. 30 After three days of warm practice the Ohio State and California university football squads prepared for their New Year’s Day meeting. Both teams practiced behind locked gates with only secret details leaking out as coaches scheduled final touch ups. The Ohio players were entertained by theatrical stars at their hotel last night.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
Ohlo State
California University
Ohio
First M. E. Upsets Dope in Sunday School Tourney
First M. E. defeated East Park Presbyterian 9 to 2 in east high gymnasium as part of the Sunday school basketball tournament. Other results included St. Paul’s M. E. 10 over Grace M. E. 4 and First Presbyterian 13 over Union Congregational 14, shaping league standings with East Park, St. Paul’s and First Presbyterian tied at .750.
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M. E
East Park Presbyterian
East High Gymnasium
First
St. Paul’s M. BH
Grace M. E
Westminster Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
Union Congregational
First Congregational
St. Paul’s M. E
Grace
M. B
First M. E
Reynolds Wins Two Falls Over Jensen in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids last night Jack Reynolds defeated Thor Jensen of St. Paul in two straight falls, the first in 2 minutes 25 seconds via body scissors and quarter Nelson, the second with a leg split and toehold in 28 minutes. Roy Moore stopped a St. Paul bout after Jack Sharkey was knocked from the ropes in the 11th round.
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Cedar Rapids
Jack Reynolds
Thor Jensen
St. Paul
Reynolds
Nelson
TNA
New York
Jack Sharkey
Roy Moore
T. Paul
Benjamin Sheldon 90 Dies at Manchester
Benjamin Sheldon 90 longtime Delaware county resident died at his home 413 East Main Manchester after a long illness He was born March 23 1831 in Lee Oneida County New York and moved to Delaware county in 1865 with wife Frances Massey They had eight children and he was famed as a strong pioneer era wrestler and fighter Funeral services set for Friday at 1pm at his home with Rev E K Beatty of the Methodist church.
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Manchester
Denjamin Sheldon
Delaware County
East Main Street
Lee
Oneida County
New York
George Sheldon
Annie
Bliss) Sheldon
Sheldon
Chickasaw County
Kane County
Illinois
Frances Massex
Aurora
Ben
Ida May Sheldon
Mfe
Mr. Sheldon
Anna Belle Ryan
Benjamin Frank Sheldon
Frederick
Charles
T. Sheldon
Greeley
Bert J. Sheldon
Robin W. Sheldon
Hartville
EK. Beatty
Methodist Church
Oakland Cemetery
Twin City Barber College Ad Promises Quick Training
A Minneapolis advertisement for Twin City Barber College at 204 Hennepin Avenue touts rapid training in barbering with up to date methods including electric haircutting. It claims shortages of barbers ensure steady work and salaries, offers small start up capital, and promises free placement for students.
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Fred
Eero
Twin City
Barber College
Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
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