Davenport May Withdraw From Game For Year
Davenport fans call for dropping out of baseball this year due to lack of interest. Three-I league territorial rights keep Davenport in the circuit, with Tearney insisting Davenport stay in the Three-I or none. Local plans to form a Cedar Rapids Waterloo trio are considered but face strong opposition from league and civil courts if release is pursued.
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Jack Coffey Named Des Moines Manager and Player
Des Moines owner Toni Fairweather announced Jack Coffey of the San Francisco Pacific Coast league will manage the Des Moines club this season. Coffey will serve as playing manager, likely at short or third, and reports to Des Moines around March 15. He has previous coaching and playing stints with Denver, Indianapolis, the Boston Red Sox, and Fordham Law.
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Jack Coffey
San Francisco
Toni Fairweather
Fairweather
Yesay
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San Francisco Clan
Denver
Indianapolis
Boston Red Sox
Wes Moines
Law
Fordham University
Cornell College to Have Military Drill
Cornell College plans to establish a military drill for male students with strong support from President Charles Flint. The cadet corps dates back to pre Civil War and Spanish American War eras, producing reserves and notable alumni like Lieut. Col. John Moffitt. The student body previously supplied many privates and officers during past conflicts.
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Tlans
Cornell College
Reserve Officers Corps
Charles Flint
Waterman
Cornell Cadet Corps
John Moffitt
Iowa and Ames Wrestlers Meet in Ames Meet
Iowa City touring team led by Captain Polly Parrott travels to Ames for the intercollegiate wrestling match of the year. Parrott will defend the featherweight class with Barker in lightweight Jensen in welterweight Mendenhall middleweight Jacobsen light heavyweight and Grubb heavyweight. Iowa expects close competition against the Ames Huskies as instructor Pat Wright predicts a firm challenge.
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Polly” Parrott
Iowa Wrestling
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Hawkeyes
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Cyclones
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Ames Stock Boost After Grinnell Triumph in Iowa
Ames Iowa February 91 The decisive walloping Ames handed Grinnell excites Cyclone fans ahead of a Chicago game tomorrow night The win over Grinnell is praised as one of the few times Ames defeated the on the Grinnell floor Coaches credit new tactics and strong defense as key factors Ames aims to beat Chicago and push into Iowa contest momentum against strong Maroons and other teams in the region
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Minois
Ohio State
Town
Santel Downs Demetral In Two Straight Falls
San Francisco heavyweight Fen iSantel another title holder defeated William Demetral of Chicago in two straight falls. Santos Santel won the first fall in 13:13:22 and the second in 16:20 despite weighing 185 pounds to Demetral's 192. Santel set to meet Stecher of Nebraska and Ad Joseph next.
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William Demetral
Chicago
Santel
Demetral
Stecher
Nebraska
Ad Joseph
Quimet May Be Forged Out Of Ole Game
New York reports Ouimet’s reinstatement hinges on renouncing his sporting goods business to meet the amateur rule. A majority of the USGA executive committee would decide, but Ouimet, once a national champion, is unlikely to part with his firm as its fate remains tied to his golf future.
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Pranvis Qui- Met
Quimet
Boston Star
United States Golf Association
Ouimet
W. M. Noble
Boston
Noble
Gularet
Quinet
Frank K. Woodward
Denver
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Vardon
Ray
Astor
John G. Anderson
Stobert Gardner
Hin
Francis
Edward Perrin
Perrin
Golf Association
Coe Squad Hit By Epidemic Before Grinnell Tilt
Cedar Rapids Iowa February 9 Light ning they say does not strike twice but Coe College coach Carruthers faces a fresh outbreak of illness sweeping most of the basketball squad. The slips leave the team listless and lacking pep, dashing hopes for the Grinnell game scheduled for Saturday.
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Carruthers
Coe
Grinnell
Cornell Cancels USI A Game Over Scarlet Fever Threat
Mount Vernon Iowa February 9 The Cornell USI A game scheduled for Friday is cancelled as a precaution against scarlet fever. The fever situation is not serious but the match is not worth risk. The cancellation does not affect Cornell's standing and coaches regret the loss of practice two weeks before the Grinnell game. The Grinnell February 17 clash is now the season’s key showdown as Cornell aims to defend the conference title after beating other strong teams and losing only to Grinnell.
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Upper Iowa
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gamMe
Grinnell
IB A Tourney Opens Saturday at Harkins Alleys
St Paul reports the seventh annual International Bowling association tournament opens Saturday night at Harkins' alleys with record preparations. New pins, planned alleys, trained staff, and fast scoring service mark the setup as mayor and officials set first shifts for Feb 17 18 19. Des Moines notes Clemons Aula and Toledo Scales teams to represent IA in St Paul with McFarlane and Sellers captaining.
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International Bowling Association
Harkins
Ding
McFarlane
Des Moines
Clemons
Aula
Davenport
Clemens
Captain Locker
George Strots
Jack Hammills
Charlie Morrison
Billy Martin
Guy Sellers
Werman Paul
Ralph Marshall
Herb Stiles
Packey
Waterloo
Toledo Scales
Cutler Beats Freberg In Prolonged Wrestling Bout
In Sioux City Iowa on February 9 Referee Hugh McDougal ruled Charlie Cutler of Chicago the winner over Otto Freberg southern states champion after a grueling heavyweight bout. The match featured three falls with a 25 minute toe hold for Cutler, an 18 minute Freberg fall, and a final hour long stalemate before Freberg admitted defeat.
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Hugh McDougal
Charlie Cutler
Chicago
Otto Freberg
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Freberg
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Rolmites
Mel
Ing
Reberg
Dougal
Agates Capture Triple Victory To Lead League Standings
The Agates swept three straight games against the Picas last evening to move into a share of first place with the Breviers. Bishop posted the high score of 200 as part of the scoring spree, with Edison Lamps and other teams also in action in the Commercial League.
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Mcand
Sweeney
Cooley Wey
H. Smith
M. Smith Ore
Oberdort Sane
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Christensen
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B. Oman
Gaspar Deposed as Sioux City Manager for 1917
E J Hanlon president of the Sioux City Western league club announced that Harry Gaspar would not be manager in 1917 and might remain as pitcher. Hanlon said a new leader would likely be chosen before week’s end and that several offers to buy the club have been received.
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Sioux City
E. J. Hanlon
Gaspar
Hanlon
Best Shortstop in League Can't Break Into Infield
Cleveland, Feb. 3. Baseball turns odd. Ray Chapman, once the top AL shortstop, slid to the bench due to injuries. Lee Fohl plugged in Bill Wambsganss who excelled, raising doubts about removing him when Chapman recovered. Fohl now weighs keeping the infield together despite Chapman's return.
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Ray Chapman
Chapman
Lee Fohl
Bill Wambsganss
Wamby
Ray
Tobi
Fohl
Foht
Fon
Dubuque Beats Creighton In Close College Battle
Dubuque University defeated Creighton University 26 to 22 after 40 minutes of tense play in Dubuque Ja on Wednesday night. Spitzer and Platz sparked Creighton in places while Walsh and Dalton led Dubuque’s scoring, the first half ending 16 to 11. There is a stray line about domesticated people that does not fit the game report.
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Creighton University
Nebraska
Dubuque College
Creighton
Spitzer
Platz
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Walsh
Dalton
Gorman to Meet JodoMax in Des Moines Boxing Card
Promoter Tommy Ryan announced Jim Minor will face Jack Gorman in a 10 round main bout at the Feb 15 event in Des Moines. Minor, from St Louis, recently defeated top lightweights in the South and beat Al Baldwin in a prior ten round. Gorman trains daily at Ryan's as he prepares for a hard clash.
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Tommy Ryan
Jimmy Minor
Jack Gorman
Athletic Entertainment
AL Baldwin
Jacksonville
Minor
New Orleans
St. Louis
Gorman
South
Ryan's
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