Boxing Fans Like Knockouts Across Boxing History
The public adores boxers who knock out opponents. From John L. Sullivan to Joe Choynski, legends drew crowds with devastating right hands and famed punch power. The fascination with knockout artistry spans eras and champions.
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John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Peter Maher
Ireland
Fitz
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Carson City
Stanley Hetchell
Jack Dillon
Jack
Billy Miske
New
St. Paul
George Chaney
Baltimore Hercules
Panson
Cedar Point
Kilbane
Ted
Choynski
Joe Choynski
Humphrey Ares Take Two Of Three From Edison Lamps
The Humphrey Ares won two of three games at White Side alleys last evening led by Kenneally with 233 in game two and Bradbury averaging 183. Scores show Humphrey’s 255 671 687 691 and Edison Lamps totaling 620 774 620 in the three games. Upcoming schedule lists Eclipse Ranges and Humphrey Heaters, Thor Washers, and Edison Lamps in next week’s league play. Crawford to coach Trinity baseball this spring after wintering in Florida as Tigers’ star Sam Crawford joins duties.
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Citizens Gas Teague
Humphrey Ares
White Side
Kenneally
Bradbury
Humphrey Isos
Ord Unger
Aml. Smith
Trudgian
Edison Lampe
Ind Ord
Gorman
Jones
Burge
Humphrey
Thor
Edison
Crawford
Waxahachie
Tex
Sam Crawford
Detroit Tigers
Trinity University
Florida
Tigers
Iowa Stars Seek Coaching Posts From Ex-Iowa Players
Three former Iowa university football players join a list of applicants for the Eastleigh coaching job to replace Ossie Salem. Stub Barron, captain of the Town team in 1915, led Iowa Freshman coaching last year and drew West High job mentions. Charlie Parsons excelled in football track and basketball at Iowa and coached Trinity College Sioux City for two years. Ralph McGinnis, a famed fullback, coached Iowa City high and has since practiced law, among other applicants.
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Des Moines
Iowa University
Eastleigh
Ossie
Salem
John van Liew
East
Stub’ Barron
Charlie Parsons
Ralph McGinnis
Iowa
Barron
West High
Parsons
Iawn
Trinity College
Sioux City
Iowa City
Muscatine Considers 1917 Baseball Franchise
Muscatine awaits word on remaining in the Central Association after a letter from league head President J. F. Ford. Ford says he will help secure a capable manager and players if Muscatine stays involved, naming Darby O'Brien Dr Jay Andrews and Sandy Murray as potential leaders.
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Muscatine
J. F. Ford
Central Association
Mel Justice
Darby O'Brien
Duluth
Jay Andrews
Waterloo
Sandy Murray
Newark
Ford
Flannagan Signs With Tigers for Detroit Trial
Muscatine February 3 Mike Flannagan star muskies outfielder signed with Detroit Tigers after transfer talks. It is believed he will join the training trip next month with Jennings club and may report to Waterloo earlier but now slated for Detroit trial. Thorpe may be sold to Indianapolis club of the American Association after release by New York Nationals and Milwaukee last season.
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Muscatine
Mike Flannagan
Muskies
Detroit
Tigers
Texas Speed Merchant
Jennings
Egan
Waterloo
Flannagan
Husky
Thorpe
Indianapolis
Jim Thorpe
American Association
New York Nationals
Milwaukee
Jack Hendricks
Canter Field
West High Swamps Teachers to Narrow Victory
West High wingmen led 14 to 6 at half and held Teachers College 16 points in the second half. Hetts and Parr Starletts, Farr and Vaughan paced West with 18 total, while Anderson and Barnes led the visitors. Final score 26 to 16. Referee McDonald of Ames.
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Black Hawk County
Teachers College Training School
Y.M.C. A
Glen Whittle
Whittle
Vaughan
Hetts
Parr Starletts
Farr
Anderson
Barnes
West
F. Anderson
Greene
Layeh Ilotts
Miller
McCreery Vaughan
Bmekinstry
Bob Miller
R. Miller
Lynch
MeKinstry
McDonald
Ames
Cadillac Leads Commercial Basketball Race Unbeaten
In the Commercial Basketball league Cadillac holds first place with no losses while Courier sits in second. Several postponed games will be rescheduled before the season ends.
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Cadillac
Courier
Union Labor and Baseball Won’t Work
Detroit Mich Feb 3 The Baseball Players Fraternity seeks AFL affiliation, a novel view from William J Byron National League umpire and union man. Byron says playing ball is not labor and cannot be measured in wage terms. Unions might not support higher pay for ball players based on skill.
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Detroit
Mich
Baseball Players
American Federation of Labor
William J. Byron
Byron
Steam Fitters’ Union
Town Ames Game Was Money Maker
Ames reports last fall's football gross at 19 513 39 dollars and compares it with 19 954 57 in 1912 13. The athletic council accepted the 1913 financial report noting six games boosted gate receipts to 22 820 76 with total football outgo 11 569 42. Baseball and football were the only sports to pay. basketball tennis track and wrestling ran deficits.
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Ames, Feb. J
Ames
Athletic Council
Nebragk
Hansay Missourightund Park
East High to Meet Fort Dodge in Armory Showdown
East High prepares for a crucial game against Fort Dodge at the Armory this evening. Fort Dodge is seen as a leading state contender, having beaten West High and Sioux City. Coach Jack Skein aims for a strong showing as East also plans two key home games against Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown.
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East High
Port Dodge High
Fort Dodge
Dodgers
West High
Sioux City
Jack Skein
Gedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Herzog calls to curb pitcher windups in baseball rules
Charley Herzog, Giants captain and Ridgley melon farmer, visits the Giants office before Florida winter vacation and later meets National League President Tener to push rule changes. He argues the pitcher has grown too dominant and batting would rise if pitchers were barred from winding up before throwing the ball.
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New York
Charley Herzog
Giants
Ridgley
Florida
Marlin
Tex
Herzog
Tener
National Lague
Frazee Reveals Bundle of Signed Baseball Contracts
New York Feb 3 The Boston Red Sox president Harry H Frazee says the baseball strike is dead and shows a fat bundle of major league contracts. He notes they include veteran talent and enough to field two nine man teams in a pinch, with labels unreadable at close range.
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New York
Harry H. Frazee
Boston Red Sox
Riley
Harry H
VolleybalI Scores Lead With 262 Points In Four Games
The Doctors top the Volleyball League with 262 points across four games while the Commercial men hold second place with 149 points in three games. Games are scheduled each Wednesday evening and organizers seek out of town rematches for the players. A want ad in the Courier and Reporter promises the best results.
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Courier
Local News and Social Happenings in La Porte City
Mrs Hattie Reeder from Louisville leaves La Porte City with Mrs Powell for Davenport and Columbus Ohio to visit relatives while Mr Powell goes to Cleveland for the Canners association convention. Dr and Mrs Nies will occupy the Henry Ballheim residence after repairs. multiple relocations unfold as residents move into new homes and businesses sell. a vote on how to use the town park for a new school awaits next Friday.
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la Porte City
Hattie Reeder
Louisville
C. J. Powell
Powell
Davenport
Columbus
Cleveland
Canners* Association
G. H. Nies
Dr. Ingram
Henry Ballheim
C. J .F. Hoard
Drs. Muir
Chestnut Street
Eugene Gardener
Harry McQuilkin
Third
Walnut Streets
J. J. Bork
A. Fosse
Alta
Omaha
Neb
Thomas Keegan
Frank Frost
Eliza Olson
Clarence Poyner
Lulu Michel
M. Nugent
Hannah Deters
3. Green
E. Harken
BR. Harken
Schmucker
Frank Waudby
Voorbies
Baston May Coach Catholic U Eleven
Minneapolis Feb 3 Bert Baston captain of the University of Minnesota 1916 football team may coach the Catholic University eleven of Washington D C next fall Baston an all American end graduates in June The question of salary is keeping the deal up in the air.
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Minneapolis
Bert Baston
University of Minnesota
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Baston
Birthday social and family gatherings in Washburn
A company of children joined Miss Agnes Burger to celebrate her sixth birthday after school Friday with games music and refreshments. At Waterloo families attended a birthday dinner for Jim O Connor Sunday. The Home circle met with Mrs Michel Wednesday afternoon.
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Washburn
Agnes Burger
M. Mugent
Anna Youngblut
Jim O'Connor
Waterloo
Michel
Wagner Returns Home After Brief Visit
Aplington Feb 3 William Wagner returns to Nebraska from a short visit with his parents. He had been on business in New York City. Julius Mark and George B. Meyer recover from rheumatism and remain confined to bed. Special services are held each afternoon and evening in the Baptist church this week. Miss Margaret Wagner of Chicago is mentioned.
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Aplington
Wwilliam Wagner
Nebraska
New York City
Julius Mark
George B. Meyer
Baptist Church
Margaret Wagner
Chicago
Real estate transfers and footwear sale ad noted
The column lists real estate transfers in Black Hawk County with S L Vale Jr transferring parts of lots to F W Roberson in Highland Waterloo and P H Paulson to John Feerer. It also advertises winter footwear priced 3.50 4.00 5.00 and 6.00 a pair for sale.
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Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
S. L. Vale, Jr
F. W. Robertson
Highland
Waterloo
P. H. Paulson
John Fearer
Newbro's Herpicide Aids Nature and Scalp Cleanliness
Advertising copy touts Newbro's Herpicide as a natural aid for the scalp and hair, claiming dandruff removal prevents hair loss and adds softness. It markets sizes 50c and $1, offers a booklet for 10c, and warns against off brands while noting availability at barber shops and Druggist CAL. J. MILLER in Waterloo.
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Newbro
Newhro
Herpicide Co
Dept
Detroit
Mich
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Wat. Business Co
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