East High Faces Two Tough Home Basketball Nights
East High hosts Independence tonight and Marshalltown tomorrow as Parkin and Dean return for the first time this season. Captain Howrey leads East High with high speed as Cedar Falls also eyes Cedar Rapids and Marion clash on the schedule.
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Marion
Cada
Fats
Dubuque
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Marshaltoun
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Cedar Haplds
College High
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P. m. Teday
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Dean
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Marshalstown
Marshailtown
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Oskaloosa
Waterloo
Hewrer
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Babcock
Senter
Scriptre
Bkahenbach
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Cedar Rapids Five
Tigers
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Tiger
Coneh
Simmons
Merers
Everds
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Banton
Mavis
Cedar
Falis
Cedar Falis Tigers
Linn County
Repp
Marion Quinter
Bug
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To-Ilight
Ih Coristofferson
Willard
Cam Ross
Shilting
Daw
Shester
Ignorant Essays At A Twin Bed Lecture Party
A dialogue style reminiscence shows Mr and Mrs Develeigh at a party where accusations fly. Mrs Develeigh confronts alleged flirtations with a blonde, while tensions about politeness and neglect surface. The scene hints at marital strain and social scrutiny in a 1921 era setting.
Cochran Promoter Still Eyes Dempsey Car Betting London Fight
British promoter Charles B. Cochran remains hopeful of staging the Dempsey vs Car winner in London. Dan McKerrick and Jack Kearns deny Cochran has withdrawn, with talks ongoing on promotion and possible exhibition plans to acclimate the champion abroad. Tex Rickard may back Cochran if London is pursued, while Brady and others resist Cochran’s edge in negotiations.
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New York
Charles B. Cochran
Bentier
London
Dan McKerrick
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Cochran
Jack Fears
Montreal
Canada
States
Seat Wilde Kearne
Guy Pears
Tex Rickard
Bortiss
Ling William A. Brady
Lewis Pesek bout promotion bid by Curley in New York
Telegram from Jack Curley, New York wrestling promoter, offers promoter payment and staged match terms for a Pesek Lewis bout. W. D. Scoville reports Curley seeks to cancel a big note and arrange a ten thousand dollar guarantee, aiming to pit Pesek against Lewis as a major wrestling attraction in New York.
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New York
Scoville
Lewis
Uate
Possi Jack
Curley
Kansas City
W. D. Scoville
Jack Curley
Stecher-Lewis
Lewis-Casidack
New Yor Sil
Missison
Sandow
Lcovifie
Willow Him
Newey York
Feu
Curter
Pesek
Sandown
Petek
Patek
Iowa Stirs Interest In Track With Mixer
Iowa City IA February 11 The annual track mixer drew more than 266 men to the men's gymnasium for a short program Track Coach J T Bresnahan outlined the track situation and urged tryouts Track Captain Lester Belding spoke and refreshments cider and doughnuts were served
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Lows City
J. T. Bresnahan
Department of Athletics
Lester Belding
Wilson Ready To Meet Any Challenger In Middleweight Ring
Chicago reports Jor nny Wilson vows to accept all comers as he defends and expands his title after a knockout of Navy Rostan in Milwaukee. The 27 year old champion aims to clear half a million dollars in eleven years and invites Mike O Dowd or any opponent to fight at 158 pounds.
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United Press
Chicago
Johnny Wilson
Johnny
Wilson
Navy Rostan
Milwaukee
Mixer O'Dowd
St. Paul
Ham
Mike O'Dowd
O'Dowd
Gibbons awaits Wilson response to comeback bout
Mike Gibbons of St Paul waits for Johnny Wilson to agree to a two bout challenge after sending the request to Kenosha Wisconsin. Gibbons, retired a year ago after a defeat to Mike O Dowd, seeks a chance to return with one or two fights and favors a single bout in New York City.
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Mike Gibbons
Johnny Wilson
The
Associates Press
St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Wilson
Kenosha
Wis
Gibbons
Agai
Mike O'Dowd
Dss
New York City
Ethel Ruether Granted Divorce and Custody
Mrs. Ethel Ruether received a final decree of divorce from Walter Ruether the baseball pitcher recently traded to Brooklyn. Custody of their 4 year old daughter Ruth was awarded to Mrs Ruether with alimony of 125 dollars monthly. Rumors of reconciliation had circulated prior to the final decree.
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United Press
San_ Francisco
Ethel Ruether
Walter
Dutch) Ruether
Brooklyn
Queens Start Training for 1921 Football Team
Coach Robert Zuppke begins grooming the University of Illinois football players for 1921. Last season the team was runner up in the Western Conference. Early start aims to find the best talent before the season opens. Practices set for four days a week.
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Robert Zuppke
University of Ilinois
Lamn Named Athletic Director at Marshall A. Shannon Post
Charles City Iowa February 11 Chick Lamn former University of Iowa captain is appointed athletic director of the Marshall A. Shannon post American Legion. He will oversee all post athletic affairs and clubrooms are rented with equipment provided.
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Charles City
Chick" Lamn
Tthe University of Iowa
Marshall A. Shannon
American Legion
Kairs
Giants Eye Strong Finish as season opens
New York Giants secretary Joseph D. O'Brien says the team will be better this year with a stronger infield if Goldie Rapp delivers at second base and Benny Kauff returns. He notes catching is solid and pitching shows promise, with Hugh Jennings and Jesse Burkett joining as coaches. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh loom, but the club aims for next season's pennant.
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Ey United Press
New York
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Brooklyn
Joseph D. O'Brien
New York Giants
McGraw
Havana
San Antonio
Frisch
Larry Doyle
Benny Kauff
Goldie Rapp
Kauff
Burns
Young
Hugh Jennings
Jesse Burkett
Brookyln
Pirates
Owever
Three A. L. Clubs Not Represented at Meeting Today
The American League spring meeting in Cleveland opened at noon with Col. Jacob Ruppert and T. L. Huston of the New York club absent. Harry Frazee of the Boston Red Sox and Charles Comiskey of the Chicago White Sox were also reportedly absent, signaling continued owner opposition to President Johnson's policies.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
B. B. Johnson
New York
Col
Jacob Ruppert
T. L. Huston
Harry Frazee
Boston Red Sox
Charles Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Johnson
Boxing Tourney to Crown Amateur World Champion in New York
Plans for an international amateur boxing tournament in New York in early May aim to pit English and American champions against each other. The event would be staged at Madison Square Garden over two nights under the international federation code, following the U S and English championships in Boston and London.
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United States
England
English Amateur Athletic Association
American Amateur Athletic Union
Hich
London
Boston
Wmpete
Internationl Boxing Federation
Madison Square Garden
Middleweight boxing and wrestling updates from three cities
Kenosha Johnny Wilson stops Navy Rostana in the second round. Saginaw Chuck Wiggins beats Joe Lehman in five. Toledo Tommy Gibbons knocks out Tony Melchoir in the first round. Chicago Ben Reuben to meet Ralph Parcaut tonight to decide who wrestles Meyers or Preha winner at the Field sport charity show.
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Associated Press
Kenosha
Wis
Johnny Wilson
Navy Rostana
Saginaw
Mich
Chuck Wiggins
Joe
Lehman
Toledo
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Tony Melchoir
Chicago
Ben Reuben
Ralph Parcaut
Iowa
Ashland Auditorium
Coliseum
Washington
Miller Defeats Bull Montana Twice in Los Angeles Bout
Walter Miller of Los Angeles, former middleweight wrestling champion, defeated Bull Montana in straight falls at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. In St Louis, Earl Brown, a semi pro pitcher from Pittsburgh, was signed by the St Louis Nationals.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Walter Miller
Bull" Montana
Los, Angeles
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Cardinals
St. Louis
Earl Brown
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Nafonals
Brown
Col Legiana
Neale Not Wild Over Philly Trade Says He Prefers Other Clubs
Pittsburgh vicinity reports Greasy Neale of the Reds questions his Philadelphia swap for Eppa Rixey. He asks President Baker for a possible transfer to another league club and expresses desire to play in Washington or Pittsburgh area, citing left-handed hitting and fear of facing many white-shirted Phillies at home. He praises Marietta College coaching work and says he would not block a move if required.
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Jimmy Ring
Philadelphia
Eppa Rixey
Baker
The
Phils
Bell
Greasy
Neale
Clamati Reds
Marietta
Inelphia
Cincinnati Reds
AtTsburger
Barney Dreyfuss
Phillies
Dreyfuse
Waisity
Pirates
Maranville
Forbes Field
Pittsburga
Marietta College
West Virginia Wesleyan
Philly
Notable Figure Bancroft Passes From Baseball at 75
Frank C. Bancroft longtime business manager of the Cincinnati Reds dies at 75 after a career spanning the Civil War era to present. He helped shape early professional baseball, mentored stars, managed Providence in the first world series era, and guided Cincinnati clubs through tours to Cuba Hawaii and California earning the nickname Father of Baseball in Cuba. He remains a towering figure in the sport’s history and is noted for his late career service and impact on club operations.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati. O
Frank C. Bancroft
Cincinnati
National League Baseball Club
Frank Behle
Bancroft
Garry Herrmann
Iche
New England
New Bedford
Worcester
Harry Stov
Lee Richmond
Richmond
Old Providence
Bes
Tammaign
Charles
Old Hoss
Radbourne
Reds
Cuba
Hawaii
Lacy to Box in Cedar Rapids Welterweight Show
Waterloo welterweight Bob Lacy in the 140 pound class is set for an eight round semi windup at Cedar Rapids against Henry Jones next Tuesday. The card features George Melichar versus Archie Amons as the headline bout. Lacy, known for his strong Cedar Rapids reputation, has built a solid pro record with recent wins and steady training. He fights under the name Ginger Ale in Cedar Rapids, a nod to his real name Ayles. He says he has a good chance to beat Jones.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Henry Jones
Des Moines
George Melichar
Archie Amons
Marshall Town
Lacy
Joe Kelly
Dreamland
Parlor City Arena
Sting
Ayles
Jones
Acy
Another Reason Why Many Won't See Polo Games
Tickets for the international polo matches to be played next June at Hurlingham, England, are on sale here at the office of the American Polio association. Prices range from 41 to 105 dollars for the series of two out of three games. The supply of tickets is very limited, it is said.
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United Press
New York
Hurlingham
England
American Polio Association
IOWA Plans Carnival to Aid Hungry Kids Abroad
The athletics board will stage a Monday carnival February 14 in the men’s gym with tickets at 1. Proceeds go to Hoover fund and Near East Relief. Events include a 20 minute freshmen alumni basketball game, three women’s dances, two boxing bouts, a wrestling match, fencing and Indian club exhibition, plus a gym show. Coach Ralph Parcaut may judge the wrestling.
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City
Byron J. Lambert
Hoover Fund
Department of Physical Education
Ralph Parcaut
Geach Jones
Boxing Shows Resume in San Francisco After Ban
San Francisco Calif Feb 11 boxing shows will be allowed tonight after months of police ban. Authorities lifted the prohibition to permit strictly amateur bouts under the American Legion. The previous ban followed disclosures that two men in a group accused of attacking girls were professional boxers.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
American Legion
Harry Hall Sets New Ski Record in Revelstoke Tournament
Harry Hall of Detroit, Michigan, jumped 229 feet to establish a new world professional ski jump record at Revelstoke with Anders Haugen’s 214 foot mark from Dillon, Colorado previous. Henry Hansen of Lanesboro surpassed the old record with 221 1/2 feet but broke his fall. Nels Nelson lowered his amateur best to 201 feet. Hall earned a $300 extra purse from the Revelstoke Ski Club.
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B. C
Harry Mall
Detroit
Mich
Dillon
Colo
Anders Haugen
Lanesboro
Minn
Henry Hansen
Hall
Nels Nelson
Nels Nelson, Revelstoke
Seven Big League Managers Change In 1921 Season
New York, Feb 11 seven of the 16 major league clubs will field 1921 teams under new managers. Notables include Tyr Cobb taking Detroit Tigers helm, Clarke Griffith relinquishing Washington duties to George McBride, and Hugh Duffy leading the Boston Red Sox. Other changes affect Philadelphia, Chicago, and Philadelphia clubs.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
Mack
Athletics
Jax
Wrorld
McGraw
Giants
Detroit
Tyr Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Hughey Jennings
Tigers
Cobb
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Speaker
Clarke Griffith
Washington
George McBride
Griffith
Chicago
White Sox
New York Yankees
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McBride
Hugh Duffy
Boston Red Sox
Edward G. Barrow
Red Sox
Browns
Lee Fohi
Boston
Philadelphia
George Stalling
Rochester
Stallings
Braves
Fred Mitchell
Mitchell Ha
Chicago Cubs
Tebnny Evers
Evers
Cubs
Frank L. Chance
Byers
Hank O'Day
Roger Bresnahan
Joe Tinker
Fred Mitchel
Philadelphia Nationals
Bill Donovan
Pat Moran
Moran
Jack Coombs
Garry Cravath
Donovan Way
Jersey City
First Wrestling Meet Set in Meson City Feb 11
Meson City Io February 11 A meet headlines the first wrestling event here next Saturday night with Eidora Training school team opposing Coach Matte's grapplers who placed second in the state meet at Ames last Saturday. Jap Rose swap free.
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Eidora Training School
Matte
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