Caddock Ready to Defend Wrestling Title Tonight
Earl Caddock of Iowa faces Wladek Zbyszko in a two out of three falls catch can bout at Camp Dodge. The match, for the world championship, will be decided tonight with a to finish rule and a possible third man as referee. Both wrestlers are in peak condition and expect no alibis if defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Thorson
Otto Ficto
Kansas City
Ed Linful
Chicago
Thorson
Caddock
East Des Moines
Zbyszko
Chamberlain Hotel
John Olin
Charlie Cutler
John Friebert
Frank Gotch
Camp Dodge
Joe Steeher
Zabyszko
Caddack
Towans
Stecher
Zbyszkoa
Towan
Cratzy Caddock
Middlewest
Bowling Results and Odd Mentions Brighten Waterloo Night
A scrambled report notes Prank Browne of Marti five bowling at Waterloo alleys and Otis Roswa from Palace Clothiers at Bide alleys. The fourth game tied as Soares Colds Cause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE ad appears with GROVES signature on a box.
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Marti
Waterloo
Groves
Adeer Gentnant
Fight to Finish or Never Fight at All: A Sullivan Willard Compare
A speculative piece contrasts John L. Sullivan with Jess Willard, noting Sullivan’s finishers, Willard’s limited activity, and experts like Jim Corbett weighing a hypothetical bout. It recounts Sullivan’s globe-trotting title era and Willard’s rare appearances, framing the question of who would prevail in a prime bare knuckle clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L
New York
Jess Willard
John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbert
Sullivan
McNulty backs Johnson and Moore as top prospects
Mike McNulty of St. Paul praises Ray Johnson light welterweight and Roy Moore bantamweight as two of the most promising fighters, noting Johnson’s transformation after a tough bout with Schauer and Moore’s sharp punching. He predicts bright futures with more polish and plans several upcoming matches.
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Mike McNulty
St. Paul
Roy Moore
Ray Johnson
McNulty
Waterloo
Jack Head
Krim
Huorel
Johnson
Sehauer
Fulton
St. Paw
Schauer
Theunson
Ray
Jonson
Tiger
Coe Cagers Clash With Grinnell in Gridiron Battle
Grinnell, Iowa. Coe College faces Grinnell in a tough home game promising fierce play. Coe seeks to improve a two won two lost record after recent close win over State Teachers, while Grinnell aims to build a comfortable margin against Cedar Rapids team.
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Grinnell
Coe College
Scarlet
Coe
State Teachers College
Black
Cedar Rapids
John L Sullivan remembered in song and critique
The column eulogizes John L Sullivan as a great boxing figure and national symbol, recalling his rise, fame, and influence. It contrasts past grandeur with later faults, noting public admiration despite personal flaws, and ends with a light note about a curtailment due to weather and a denial of suppression rumors.
Great Battle Looms As Teachers Meet Dubuque Cagers
In Dubuque on Tuesday night the State Teachers quintet faces the local cage squad in a pivotal clash. The Pedagogs, proven winners over Grinnell Cornell and Drake, are tipped to be the class of the circuit as they seek to deny the Hawkeye title to Dubuque.
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Dubuque
State Teachers
Martin
Hawkeye
Upper Lowa
St. Ambrose
Cedar Falls
Grinnell
State University
Cornell
Drake
Iowa
Tex Rickard Quits Boxing to Raise Cattle in Paraguay
New York February 8 Tex Rickard cattle man and boxing promoter sails for South America to devote his time to ranching. He formerly staged the Johnson Jeffries Gans Nelson and Willard Morancao bouts and now announces he is thru with boxing to focus on cattle in Paraguay and South American ranching ventures.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Rickard
South America
Johnson-Jeffries
Gans-Nelson
Willard-Morancoates
Fle
Paraguay
West High Prepares For Chicago Team Tonight
West High basketball fans anticipate a slate of important Cedar Valley league games tonight. Marion Heinebeck clashes in Reinbeck while Linn county faces Reinbeck on a tough floor with dim lights. Grundy county ladies may trim league leaders as Cedar Falls hosts the Tigers in a pivotal matchup.
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Reinbeck
Linn County Rye
Grundy County
Cedar Falls
Tigers
Marion
Linn County
Independence
Iowa Falls
West High
Manchester
West
Old Rose and Black Five
Barnes
Morgan Park Preparatory School
Chicago
Red Cross
Billiards and boxing results from Chicago travels
In the world championship billiards match Augie Sieckhefer scored 5 points in the second block to reach 45 for Alfredo de Oro. Over two nights Sieckhefer led 100 to 95. Other sports notes include Dowmery beating Egan in Milwaukee ten rounds, Hanlon over Reagan in Hot Springs ten rounds, and Greb defeating Klaus in six rounds at Pittsburgh.
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Chicago
Augie Kieckhefer
Alfredo de Oro
Sieckhefer
de Oro
Bryan Dowmery
Joe Egan
Milwaukee
Jimmy Hanlon
Jimmy Reagan
Hot Springs
Atk
Harry Greb
Frank Klaus
Pittsburgh
Regular lineup to face Margate Park team details
The article notes a wind city opponent and vigorous practice sessions this week. It states the regular lineup will face Margate Park with Matthews at center Farr and Simpson as forwards Miller and Leonard as guards.
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Windy City
Margate Park
Matthews
Farr
Simpson
Miller
Leonard
Left Corners Off House To Please Spirits Fight Over Estate
Los Angeles reports a Santa Ana dispute over the $110,000 estate of Mrs. Martha Shaffer Vaughn. Alleged occult influence sparked building a cornerless house to avoid bumping visiting spirits. Husband L O Vaughn, a key claimant, faces six nephews and nieces amid accusations. Spirit activity dated to 1906 after her first husband Uriah Shaffer’s death.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Ana
Martha Shaffer Vaughn
L. O. Vaughn
Vaughn
Vaughn, Or Mrs. Shaffer
Uriah Shaffer
Spirit room and mysterious husband aid in bereavement tales
In lonely months after bereavement a widow received eerie messages from mediums about a spirit room designed to comfort her. The communications foretold further guidance from a future life figure who became Vaughn, her protector and later claimed to need a husband for her.
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Vaughn
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