Boxing Fans Like Knockouts Draw Crowds and Fame
Readers savor knockout power as boxing legends like Sullivan Maher Fitzsimmons Corbett Ketchel Dillon Miske Chaney Kilbane Choynski shaped fame. The public favors a fighter with decisive punch, a dynamic style, and the spectacle of a knockout, from Cedar Point to Carson City.
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Felow
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Peter Maher
Ireland
Fitz
Bob Fitzsimmons
Roelit
Jim Corbett
Carson City
Stanley Ketchell
Jack Dillon
Jack
Billy Miske
St. Paul
George Chaney
Baltimore Hercules
Cedar Point
Pnbce
Kilbane
Choynski
Joe Choynski
Joe
Aettie
Afl
Strikes and Spares in Local Bowling League Action
The Humphrey Aves beat Edison Lamps two games to one at the White Side alleys. Kenneally posted 233 in his second game and Bradbury led with a 183 average as the evening’s honors went to them. Next week’s schedule features several matchups among local teams with keen battles anticipated before the championship. Crawford to coach Trinity baseball in Waxahachie as Tigers' winter routine winds down.
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Citizens Gas League
Humphrey Aves
Edison
Kenneally
Bradbury
Iowa Stars Seek Coaching Posts for Former Iowa Players
Des Moines reports three former Iowa Hawkeyes plus other college stars applied to coach at East High to replace Osale Salem. Applicants include Stub Barron captain of 1915 Iowa team and ex freshman coach, Charlie Parsons a multi sport star and Trinity College coach, Ralph McGinnis a noted quarterback.
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Des Moines
Iowa University
East High
Osale Salem
John van Liew
Fast
Stub" Barron
Charlie Parsons
Ralph McGinnis
Iowa
East
Barron
Towa
Hoe
West High
Parsons
Trinity College
Stour City
McGinnis
Moe
Iowa City
Ford Offers To Adorfpt Muskie A Plan For 1917
Muscatine as a base for the Central Association in 1917 receives a hint from league president J. J. Ford through a local member. Ford would help secure a capable manager and players if Muscatine remains in the circuit, naming Darby O'Brien Dr. Jay Andrews and Sandy Murray as possible figures. Yet sources indicate Muscatine likely will not be in the league this year.
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Muscatine
J. J. Ford
Central Association
Mel Tustice
Darby O'Brien
Duluth
Jay Andrews
Waterloo
Pista
Sandy Murray
Newark
O.4
Ford
Mike Flannagan Signs With Tigers
Muscatine Feb 8 and Detroit reports confirm Mike Flannagan star pitcher for two Muskies seasons has signed with Jennings Detroit Tigers. After transfer discussions in Waterloo, he is expected to join the spring training trip next month. Thorpe may be sold to Indianapolis as manager Hendricks seeks to acquire the Indian outfielder or center fielder from New York Nationals via Milwaukee deal.
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Muscatine
Mike Flannagan
Muskies
Petroit
Tigers
Texas Speed Merchant
Jennings
Wean
Waterloo
Flannagan
Detroit
Msay
Husky Moundsman
Thorpe
Indianapolis
Jim Thorpe
American Agsociation
New York Nationals
Milwaukee
Jack Hendricks
West High Wing Triumphs Over Teachers College 26 16
West High beat Teachers College training school 26 to 16 at the YMCA. Whittle’s West High led 14 to 6 at halftime, faced a strong comeback, then pulled away in the second half as Betts, Farr, and Vaughan sparked the scoring. Anderson and Barnes led the visitors with scoring. referee was McDonald of Ames.
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Black Hawk County
Teachers College Training School
Y.M.C
Glen Whittle
Durin
Whittle
Vaughan
Hetts
Betts
Barr
Hotta
Farr
Canter
Anderson
Barnes
Weat
Weat High
Tevohars
Tia Oh
Greene I
Hietta
R. Miller
Bob Miller
Lynch
McKinatry
McDonald
Ames
Cadillac Leads Taca as Courier Team Follows
In the Commercial Basketball league Cadillacs remain undefeated while Couriers sit second. Several postponed games will be played off to close the season.
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Cadillac
Taca
Courier
Movement of Baseball Players Union Seen as Misfit
Detroit Feb 3. National league umpire William J Byron and union man says the Baseball Players' Fraternity seeking AFL affiliation is a mistake. He argues playing ball is not labor and cannot be measured by hourly wages or daily earnings.
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Detroit
Mich
American Federation of Labor
William J. Byron
Byron
Steam Fitters’ Union
Byron Bellayoas
Town Ames Game Funds Highlight 1915 Football Receipts
Ames reports 1915 football gross receipts of 19 513.35 from six games led by Town 12 820.75 and Nebraska 2811.63 while total football outgo reached 16 669 42. The athletic council accepted the 1915 financial report noting baseball and football were the only sports showing activity in 1916 with other sports running deficits.
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Ames
Athletic Council
Town
Nebraska
Kinsays
Missouri
Tecuc Wyehland Pr
Iowa
East High to Meet Fort Dodge in Key Evening Game
East High faces Fort Dodge High at the Armory this evening in a top Hast schedule clash. Fort Dodge, undefeated this season, is expected to be a leading state contender and has beaten West High and Sioux City. Coach Jack Skein prepares his squad for a strong showing against the Dodgers as East High hits two more local games against Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown.
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East High
Fort Dodge High
Fort Dodge
Dodgers
West High
Sioux City
Jack Skein
Hia
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Out and windup of pitcher Herzog in talk of rule change
Charley Herzog captain of the Giants and raisin farmer of Ridgely Md visited the Giants office before a winter Florida trip. He planned to be in Marlin Texas late February and spoke with National League President Tener about changes to playing rules. He argued the pitcher is too dominant and suggested a rule forbidding winding up the arm before throwing.
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New York
Charley Herzog
Giants
Ridgiey
Florida
Marlin
Tex
Herzog
Tener
National Lague
Frazee Pulls Large Bundle of Signed Baseball Contracts
New York February 3. Harry H Frazee, president of the Boston Red Sox, displayed a thick bundle of latest major league contracts. He claimed the files show enough veterans to field two strong nines, noting the talent remains substantial despite the strike talk.
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New York
Harry H. Frazee
Boston Red Sox
Riley
Harry H
Tatent
Volleyball Scores In Courier and Reporter League
The Doctors lead the volleyball torque with 100 plus points in four games while the Commercial men sit second with 149 in three games. Matches are held each Wednesday evening and efforts are being made to arrange out of town battles for the players.
News and Notes of La Porte City item highlights
Local column from La Porte City reports Mrs. Hattia Heeder of Louisville visiting relatives with her brother C. J. Powell. The Powells plan travel to Davenport and Columbus Ohio, then Cleveland for a canners association convention. Dr. G. H. Nias and Mrs.Nias to occupy new residence after repairs. A shift of households includes Eugens Gardeners moving, and J. J. Bork selling a creamery and relocating to alls. Community updates note expected visits, illness, and a December wedding at the German Reform church. discussion of a new $60,000 consolidated school site versus park use. neighbors bid farewell to the Bork family. A separate brief from Minneapolis notes Bertaston may coach Catholic University. Boston end graduates. salary talks cloud the deal.
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Porte City
Hattia Heeder
Louisville
C. J. Powell
Canners’ S Association
Third
Walnut
J. J. Bork
C. A. Fossa
Alls
Laurine Larson
Bork
Neb
Thomas Keegan
Frank Frost
Eliza Olson
Birthday celebrations and local gatherings in Washburn area
A group of children helped Miss Agnes Burger celebrate her sixth birthday after school Friday night with games, music, and refreshments. The Little Westess received many gifts. Jim OConnor’s family had a birthday dinner in Waterloo. The Home ciela met with Mrs. V. Michel Wednesday afternoon.
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Washourn
Fen
Agnes Burger
Uttle Westess
M. Nugent
Anna Young
Jim O'Connor
Waterloo
Ciela
V. Michel
William Wagner Back Home After Visit. Local News
Aplington February 8 William Wagner returned to his home in Nebraska Monday after a brief stay with his parents here on his way home from New York City where he had business. Julius Mark and George B Meyer are recovering from rheumatism but not yet able to be out of bed. Special services are held each afternoon and evening in the Baptist church this week. Miss Margaret Wagner of Chicago is
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Aplington
William Wagner
Hig Homa
Nebraska
Monay
New York City
Julius Mark
George B. Meyer
Baptist Church
Margaret Wagner
Chicago
Local Shoe Ad and Real Estate Transfer Blotter
Good winter footwear advertised at 3.50 to 6.00 per four pair set. Wang and Miller Shoe Co promotes sales while Black Hawk County Abstract Co lists real estate transfers including S. L. Vale to F. W. Robert son and a parcel in Highland, Waterloo.
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Wang & Anker Show Co
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
S. L. Vale, Jn
F. W. Robertson
Highland
Waterloo
P. H. Paulsen
Newbro’s Herpicide Promises Healthier Hair
A dated advertisement touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a natural aid for dandruff and scalp cleanliness. It claims removal of the oily buildup stimulates growth, reduces itching, and improves hair health, offering trial bottles and dealer guarantees. Special agent CAL J Miller promotes the product in Waterloo with details for obtaining samples.
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Herpicide’ Co
Dept. 5
Detroit
Mich
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