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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1912

Page

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Waterloo Wrestler Carl Brown Wins Davenport Match

Brown defeats Warry Brondell in two straight falls to claim the Welterweight title at Waverly in front of a large crowd. Lucas Lamphilis at ringside issued a challenge and Brown signaled willingness to meet him. Referee decision sparked some protest from Brondell’s camp amid a strong post bout crowd reaction.

Wherlon He Siithiie Wese Use City Carl Brown Warry Brandell Davenport Brown Lucas Lamphilis Bronedeil Brondell FA Duffy Fairbank Waterloo Brondett Bronttell

Rock Island Eyes New League Yet Again

Charles J. Smith returned from Chicago reporting A R Tearney of the Three J league favors Rock Island remaining. He has contracts ready for Rock Island players and expects a meeting in Chicago to decide towns forming the next season. The Danville club crisis delays the date.

Rock Island Charles J.smith Chicago A. R. Tearney Smith Danville Tearney Mrs. Smith Danville Tlih Din Duffy Lewis Red Sox California Lewis Boston National Commission

Waterloo Y team defeated by Fort Dodge in basketball

Waterloo's Y Mantos basketball team lost last evening at Fort Dodge to the Knights of Cohime five. Changes in the lineup and large Fort Dodger floor hindered Waterloo's play as final score stood 19 to 12 at half and 19 to 12 at the end. Waterton lineup included Armstrong Lichty Mandt Ban, Markachron and McDonald with a return game planned in Waterloo. Only one Brom Quinine advertisement follows.

Waterloo Fort Dodeeuix Knights of Cohime Fort Dodgie Pines Fort Dodge Waterton Armstrong Bett Lichty Mandt Banm Markachron McDonald Y' Gyi Fed

Kojau Munro to Clash in Waterloo Next Thursday

Turkish contender Mehmet Kojau accepts a challenge from English champion Alex Munro in a Wate rloo theatre bout set for next Thursday Feb 3. A $100 purse is staked by each man with the toe hold the expected finishing move in a hard fought contest. Kojau has strong local Greek support in Waterloo.

Tom Cannon Alex Muntra Mehmet Kojau Waterloo Theatre Wojah Munro Kojali Waterloo

Burns and McFarland Set for Broadway Welter Clash

Nid Burns of New York will fight Packey McFarland of Chicago in a ten round welterweight bout on February 6 at the Tremont Athletic Club in New York City. Both boxers to weigh in at 135 pounds, marking McFarland’s move from lightweight. Burns, a husky youth from the stock yards, promises a tough challenge.

Burns New York Packey" McFarland Chicago Tairmount Athletic Club New York City Packey

Waterloo Boat Club Assured Formation With At Least 25 Members

Waterloo boat owners plan a mutual club for enjoyment, protection, river channel clearing, and convenient landings. An open meeting is set for next Wednesday at 8 pm in Dr Hough's office in the Middleditch block. There are 43 owners in or near Waterloo, with 25 already promising active participation. A properly officered club could organize events and possibly a late season regatta.

Waterloo Hough Middleditch Fourth Street

West Heir Five In Play Tonight

West high basketball teams to host Dubuque Hawkeyes in Waterloo tonight, following a prior win by Water loo in Dubuque. Girls curtain clash features West high versus Reinbeck with lineups listed for both schools.

West Heir

Marvin Hart Eyes Comeback Amid Rumors in Louisville

Report from Louisville says Marvin Hart plans a return after annual defeats. The piece recalls Hart as a challenger linked to Jack Johnson’s title and previous matchups with Carl Morris, Jeffries, and Burns, noting recent minor signings like catcher Tub Spencer with Louisville.

Louisville Marvin Hart Marvin Carl Morris Jack Johnson Wart Jeffries Jack Root Burns Hart Johnson

Armistice for spring training and player moves noted

The article reports spring training plans for Excelsior Springs Missouri with managers Hendricks and Holland agreeing to a temporary armistice for training. It also mentions Duffy Lewis facing reinstatement with Boston after winter play, McGraw retaining the current pitching corps with possible additions, and a Texas League Austin streak to first in 1911.

Excelsior Springs Jack Hendricks Jack Holland Austin

New Hope Posts Money for a Mill

In Los Angeles on February 2 Soldier Willis Elder and manager Fred Bolan filed $2,500 with a local sport writer as a guarantee for a two bout series. The candidate is described as a quiet 185 pound fighter with a solid knockout punch and member of the service.

Os Angeles Los Angeles Willis Elder Fred Bolan Locassport Jim Flynn al Palzer Carl Morris al Kaufman

Madame X at Waterloo Tonight With Notable Cast

Madame X the triumphant melodrama by Alexandre Bisson arrives at the Waterloo tonight in New York style, with a metropolitan cast. Bright Eyes features a barnyard chorus in a Musial number adapted from Rostand. An augmented orchestra and forty two stage mechanics support an elaborate scenic production.

Henry W. Savage New York Waterloo France Alexandre Bisson Bisson England Germany Russia Paris Rostand Jos. M.gaites Waterloo Theatre

Olive Tablets renew skin and vigor with gentle cleansing

Pimples fade after a few nights with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for blood liver and bowels. They are a safe vegetable-based substitute for calomel offering gentle cleansing without sickness or bad breath. One nightly dose for a week shows results. qc and 26c per box, Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.

Dr. Edwards Dra _Edwards Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio F. M. Edwards

Train No 5 Delayed by Waterloo Derailed Car

Illinois Central fast mail train No 5 reached Waterloo about three hours late this week delaying Chicago papers and other mail. A manifest freight on No 53 derailed at Coleman on the east end, tying up the line for hours. a broken wheel was found after the accident. Detour rerouted No 5 via the Chicago Great Western from Elmhurst to Freeport.

Illinois Central Waterloo Chicago East End Chicago Great Western Elmhurst Freeport Coleman

Pipes Not Made From the Grier In France

French briere pipes are not cut from grier roots but from white heath roots grown in southern France. The name briere comes from the French bruyere meaning heath and the dialect form briere.

Francs

Indian minister candidate reflects on original sin

A Indian candidate for the ministry is asked to define original sin. He replies that he does not know others views but is certain bir was laziness. The remark frames a discussion on personal conduct and moral integrity.

Lived on Milk and Soup Five Years Reappears Home Hope

A patient praises United Doctors of Waterloo after three months of treatment ending her stomach troubles. She traveled from Crookston Nebraska to seek cure and nearly lost significant weight before returning as a well woman. Specialists advertise cures for piles rectal issues and female disorders in the Marsh Place building.

Marsh Place Mrs. Hursh United Doctors of Waterloo Crookston, Neb MBS S. C. Harsh

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