Johnson Scores Knockout Over Read In Seventh
Ray Johnson of St Paul knocked out Jack Read of Australia in the seventh round at Waterloo theatre in a scheduled six round bout. Johnson dominated from the start, opening a cut over his right eye from Read’s head clash yet continuing to land hard blows. Read found little success except in round five, while Johnson moved to a decisive finish in round seven with an uppercut sending Read to the canvas for the count of eight.
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Ray
Kid) Johnson
St. Paul
Jack Read
Waterloo Theatre
Read
Johnson
Twin Cities
Northwest
Waterloo
McNulty
Altho
Liord Iuntier
Mick Hoover
Chicago
Hoover
Pete Roach
Camp Dodge
Himtles
Huntley
Young Johansen
Joe Geim
Jimmy Meyer
Kid Hrawster
McVey
Neal Allison
Weterloo
Roy Moore
Frankie Whitney
Cedar Ranids
Tony Caponi
Rock Island, III
Adolph Schuitz
Watertag
Johnson- Read
Crawford Dropped by Detroit Sparks MLB Managerial Talk
Sam Crawford, famed slugger, laments being dropped from the Detroit club as Major League managers seek outfielders. President Dunn of the Cleveland Americans waits to fill gaps with new talent, while negotiations for players like a first sacker outfielder and two pitchers loom. Gambling on draft exemptions and army service are noted, with talk of Grover Cleveland pitcher and others amid shifting payroll demands. The piece shifts to bowling news, Waterloo hosting the Iowa State Bowling Association, praising the sport’s history and detailing tournament setup and scoring quirks.
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Sam Crawford
Detroit
Crawford
Samuel
Army
la Plasera
Dunn
Donn
Cleveland Freeda
Mere
Dunu
Waterloo
Iowa State Bowling Association
Chaplin
Champion Alfredo de Oro defeats Augie Kinckhofer 42 to 20
In a Chicago billiards feature, Alfredo de Oro bested Augie Kinckhofer by 42 to 20 in a ward three cushions match. The program also notes a postponed Mar 22 bout between Fred Fulton and Frank Moran in New Orleans. The St Louis Americans plan spring training in Shreveport, with a March start.
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Chicago
Albfredo de Oro
Augie Kinckhofer
Chirag
Fred Fulton
Frank Moran
New Orl
Ron Dick Toad Fal Meare
Tarowne Baltimore
St. Logis Americans
Shreveport
Mareh
Creighiesn
Dade
Oma
Fhe
Hall
Hollogher a Cubs hope to fill shortstop gap with Hollocher
Chicago Cubs back Hollocher as a shortstop option with manager Fred Mitchell guiding the plan. The 20 year old is praised for fielding, speed, and quick throws, with a .250 bat tone hoped to secure the position amid early season speculation.
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Charlie Hollecher
Chicago Cubs
Joe Tinker
Frank Hayle
Eldllocher
Flash
Cubs
Siren Fu Fon
Enon
Tlolocher
Boxle
Hallocher
Fred Mitchell
Diamond Belt of John L. Sullivan emerges in Baltimore
Baltimore February 7 James King a horse dealer preserves the diamond belt of John L. Sullivan the famed champion who died last Saturday The belt 42 inches long and studded with diamonds rubies and an emerald is valued at about 65 to 70 thousand dollars in today's market It was given to Sullivan by American admirers and accompanied his exhibitions in the past The belt features a prize ring motif and portraits of Sullivan in fighting rig and a medallion of the fighter
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Baltimore
James King
John L. Sullivan
John L
Mr. King
Moving Picture
Jzeas
United States
Boston
John
Big Leagues May Help Red Cross in Financial Campaign
Chicago February 7 More than $100,000 may be turned over to the American Red Cross by the two major leagues this season if plans under consideration are carried out. President Ban Johnson of the American League says admissions would include a Red Cross contribution. Bleacher seats would be 30 cents, pavilion 45 cents, grandstand 1 dollar, box 1.10, with 2 or 3 cents left after tax. Club owners in both leagues favor the plan, awaiting Washington sanction and Internal Revenue Department approval.
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Chicago
American Red Cross
Ban Johnson
American League
The
Red Cross
Washington
Johnson
Internal Revenue Department
Neat clash delay delays Waterloo bout with Nove
Neal Allison Sove, a Waterloo lightweight, vents disgust after failing to secure a match with Johnny Noye, a leading St. Paul contender. Nove’s manager Ed N. Shave blocks Des Moines staging, offering Waterloo or Davenport venues instead. Allison suspects Shave fears a Des Moines upset as Nove remains a top drawing card.
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Neal Allison
Waterloo
Johnny Noye
St. Paul
Shave
Allison
Neal
Hat Shave
Nore
Des Moines
West Cagers Battle Manchester in Cedar Valley League
West High defeated Manchester 36 to 16 in Cedar Valley basketball as Matthews and Simpson combined for 32 points. Paul Farr did not play due to injury, and Manchester failed to score a field goal in the first half.
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Manchester
West Nigh
Waterloo
Manchester‘ High
West High
Matthews
Cant. Simpson
Paul Farr
West
West High Manchester
McAlvin Mortensen
Halferty Grommon Ltonard
East High Class B Br League Opens in Gym
Opening games in the East High Class B basketball league were played yesterday in the school gym. The sophomore five defeated the juniors 7 to not clearly stated, while the seniors beat the freshmen 17 to 16 in a close contest.
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East High
So Long Letty and other shows at Waterloo theatres
The Waterloo bill features the musical So Long Letty at the Waterloo tonight with Gladys Lockwood Jack Pollard and others amid a colony of trolley car bungalow dwellings. Vaudeville shows The Flying Horse and The Village Cutups headline at Majestic, plus Rimrock Jones at Plaza. Real estate transfers listed in local notices.
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Letty
Waterloo Tonight
Olympia Desvall & Co
Majestic Theatre
Ratoes and
Goodrich
Cutuns
Ralph Kettering
Lincoln
U.S. A
LaRue, Graham & Co
Pat Rooney
Henry and
Moore
Navello Bros
Pathe News
Majestic
Island of Dread
When Itching Stops With Zemo Treatment
An advertisement claims a 35c or $1 bottle of Zemo provides instant relief from itching and skin irritation. It promises to cleanse and soothe the skin and eliminate pimples, eczema, ringworm, and similar conditions. The product is described as a penetrating liquid by The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Eat More Corn and Stay Strong This Winter
An advertising snippet urges eating corn to support pioneers and wartime needs. It promotes corn as the original American grain, notes spoilage limits for corn meal shipment, and claims few mills exist to grind grain for Allies. Also pitches Nyal’s Malt, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Red Diamond Spot Remover, Camphenol mouth wash, and the J. B. L. Cascade internal bath treatment.
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Alexander
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Hollocher
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Boyle
Dam City
Mollocher
Fang
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Tata Walt
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Steve Gardner
Duluth
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West Cagers
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Jack Pollard
Jean Temple
Robert Cavanaugh
Muriel Greit
Vera Coburn
California
Broadway
Guy Hickman
Virginia Stanton
Dane Coolidge
Wallace Reid
Arizona
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
W. A. Gentyler
BE. E. Willams
Hagerman
Krapfel
Edward Yynan
Drew's
Franklin C. Pratt
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co
Orig
Herman Webberking
Myrtle A Bickley
Galloway
Lewis Miller
Nellie M. Strayer
Lewis Aiiler
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Will
James
Victor Records
Stroebels
H. Say
Nyal’s Malt
Camphenol
Hansen Drugs
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