Boxing Bill Seeks State Regulation and Memorial Fund
Frank Lake introduces a measure to create a three member boxing commission appointed by the governor to regulate bouts. Ten percent of gross receipts would go to the state treasury, with surplus after expenses funding a memorial for Iowa soldiers. Bouts limited to ten three minute rounds, age limits, physician exams, and penalties for violations.
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Boxing Commission
Tratchee
Claire
Iowa
Uoense
Frank Lake
Woodbury County
House of Representatives
Hej
Athletic Directors and Players Weigh Spring Training Moves
Lieut Charles Lamn is named athletic director at Camp Pike Ark succeeding Cn John L Griffith. William Jackson, ex Peoria Three I leag e manager, weighs two offers from Omaha and Shreveport. Spring field prospects for a 1919 career appear slim per Dick Kinsella. Cleveland Indians plan spring training in New Orleans with a camp start around March 2. Jimmy Conzelman, discharged from navy, may return to St Louis University and teach boxing. Stanage extends with Retruit Americans.
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Charles Lamn
University of Town
Camp Pike
Ark
John L. Griffith
Washington
William Jackson
Peoria Club
Omaha
Jackson
Shreveport Club
Piso
Cleveland
Club
Helesaisen
Lee Yahi Keller
Texs
New York Nationals
Indians
New Orleans
Jimmy ‘Conzelman
St. Louis
Navy
St Louis University
Conzelman
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Avy
East Wings Triumph in Close EAST vs Charles City Tilt
East high school beat Charles City 34 to 20 at the Y gym in a tight battle from start to finish. Paulson and Parkins sparked East with strong defense and clutch shooting while Garramoni and Cutler limited Charles City’s chances. West fell 31 to 25 to Marshalltown as Gossard starred for the visitors and Darner led Anson with eight first-half baskets.
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East
Charles City
West
Marshalltown
East High School
Floyd County Capital
Bast
Paulson
Parkins
Garramoni
Cutler
Mith
Max Miller
Rose
Darner
Anson
Wile
Farr
Gardiner
Allen
Gossard
Ong
East High Lineus
Gutler
Paulon
O'Conn
Garratconi
Banton
Sam Marshalltown
Whitehill
A. Smith
Grinklow
Warner
Creary
Bowman
Warrington
Shannon
Skoin
Rickard Insures Fighters Against Possible Injury
New York February reports promoter Tex Rickard will insure fighters Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey against injury with $40,000 accident coverage via Lloyds to protect against postponement costs. Rickard previously insured Jeffries and Johnson for $35,000 during the Reno bout. Willard and Dempsey are barred from ring matches before July 4, though training risks remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jess
Willard
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Lloyds
Wan
Jeffries
Johnson
Reno
Dempsey
Supreme Court delays in migratory bird law case provoke debate
Thom Marshall reports on the prolonged court action over the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The stalled appeal, federal and state arguments, and the role of Judge Trieber are examined as millions await a final ruling on constitutionality.
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United States Supreme Fine
United States Supreme
Triehor
United States
Arkansas
Enforcement States Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Trieber
Canada
Anlimite
Ein Tae
Gratuito S
Buslere Wits Hg
Department of Agriculture and Biolagical Survey
BE. W. Nelson
Bureau
Illinois
Farwin
Phone order urge at Lafayette Street bureau
Call 1590 ask for Mr. B. E. Barnes in charge of the local Bureau for Returning Soldiers and Sailors at 630 Lafayette St. The notice promises help and urges readers to phone their order now.
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B. E. Barnes
Lafayette St
Dysart High Wallops Vinton In One Sided Clash
In Vinton, Iowa on February 8, Dysart High School routed Vinton 53 to 3. Vinton managed one basket and a free throw in the first half, then could not keep pace. Dysart also beat Vinton Grammar School 11 to 1 in the curtain raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Dysart
Dysart High School
Vinton High School
Dysart Grammar School
Vinton’s Grammar School
Kieckhefer to defend world three cushion title in Chicago
August Kieckhefer of Chicago, the world champion, will defend his three cushion billiards title for the eighth time in 12 months against Alfredo De Oro of Cuba in a 150 point match set for February 13 14 and 15 in Chicago. Kieckhefer has defeated De Oro seven times since winning the title and would claim permanent possession of the trophy with a victory. He has previously beaten Cannefax Maupome Otis and McCourt with a grand average of .85 and total points 1060 to 866 in 1240 innings.
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Chicago
Kieckhefer
Alfredo de Oro
de Oro
Kieckhofer
Robert Cannefax
Pierre Maupome
Charles Otis
Charles McCourt
Hkieckhefer
Gannefax
Maupome
Otis
Kiaeckhefer
McCourt
Cannefax
Kieckheter
Tailors Defeat Waterloo Gas Engine Team In Three Games
In the east side bowling league Tibbitts Tailors defeated Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co. in three games. Manahl led the Engine with 201 in game two while Isenhower rolled 216 in game three for the Tailors. Next week’s schedule lists matches against Bass Sho Co and Retail Clerks.
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Tibbitts
Tailors
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co
Manahl
Isenhower
Waterloo
Branzhl
Grant
Smith
G. Manahi
Manahi
Tibbitts Tailorzs
Somhowey
ATI
Inger
Aes
I. Paul
Cibbitts
McFarlane
Weeee
E. & M. Cafeys
Bass Sho Co
Peerless
Tibbitts Tailors Vu
Chamberlain's Tablets Recommended for Constipation
The text promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation noting that when taken in proper dose the effect seems natural rather than medicine produced. It emphasizes ease of use and effectiveness without obvious artificiality.
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Chamberlain
Blind billiards fan amazed Willie Hoppe crowds
R. B. Benjamin recalls a Boston exhibition where a blind spectator, seated in a misallocated chair, stayed to applaud every shot. The man, losing his sight years ago, learned to distinguish shots by cue timing and long shots drew his praise. He remains the greatest billiard fan Benjamin ever met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Benjamin
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Boston
Benjamin
Willie
Club Owners Pledge Aid for Wounded Players
Milwaukee era Feb 8. Club owners in the American association plan to aid injured players from war service. A F Timme, Milwaukee club president, says receipts will fund men wounded in France and incapacitated for life. Tommy Quintin of Columbus team had the worst luck so far. two Milwaukee players saw active service with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
American Association
Joe Tinker
Uaiver of Michigan
Columbus
Senators
Tinker
Boston Nationals
Neil Park
Milwaukee
Wis
A.F. Timme
Army
Navy
Mr. Timme
France
Tommy Quintin
Ray to Run in Track Classic at Kansas City Meet
Joie Ray of Lincoln Athletic Club and Tom Campbell of University High Chicago are slated for a 1000 yard feature during the Kansas City track and field meet on March 8 in Convention Hall. Campbell recently beat Ray in the Central AAU championships, prompting invitation to rival clubs and universities across the Missouri Valley.
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Kansas City
Tnne Ray
Iincis Athletic Club
Tom Campbell
University High
Chicago
Convention Hall
Campbell
Ray
J. A. Reilly
Kansas City A
Cinsader Path
Jevery Club
University
Phelps
Missouri Valley
Jefferson
Vardow Invited to Boston C100
The Brae Burn Country Club in Boston invites English pro Harry Vardon to consider a professional position as Boston prepares for the 1915 open championship at Brae Burn. Vardon, age about 45 to 50, is famed as six time British Open champion and mentor of the game’s gripping style.
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Boston
Brae Burn Country Club
Harry Vardon
United States
Brae Burn
Vardon
Chicago
Brookline
Ouitmet
Ed Ray
Corbett Camera Tests Footage and Vanity Reflections
Ex champion boxer and actor-author Tim Corbett endures screen tests and full-face camera sessions, joking about vanity while praising the process. In Jesup, the high school hoopers played, with Jesup defeating Hudson 38 to 6, refereed by C. W. Shirey of Waterloo.
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Jim” Corbett
Corbett
Cor Jett
Tim Corbett
Jesup
Hudson
Thesr
C. W. Shirey
Waterloo
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Thom Marshall
Minrods
Delano
Dg Q
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Bowling News
Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway Tire Co
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