West High Wrestlers Gird for Bout at Armory Tonight
Two local grapplers Carl Brown and Matsuda square off in a finish bout under Police Gazette rules at the Armory with Voss likely refereeing after Reimer cannot attend. Matsuda trained by the Peddler Klein predicts two straight falls to victory. Brown’s camp promises a strong challenge amid spirited preps and two preliminaries set for the same evening.
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Carl Brown
Mat
Matsuda
William Klein
Brown
George Hitchcock
Ed. Adamson
Police Gazette
Waterloo
Reimer
Jess Reimer
Des Moines
John Voss
Rock Island
Waterloo Armory
Mat Matsuda
Thorpe scandal maker? Minor leaguer leaks story
Peter Boyle, a River Point R I ball player, tells of a Pawtucket sport writer who pressed for information to boost or knock Jim Thorpe. Boyle recalls being queried about trades involving Thorpe and about amateur status and Olympic questions. He says he did not realize he was being interviewed for a story.
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Boston
Mass
Jim Thorpe
Peter Boyle
Riverpoint
R. L
Thorpe
Appenaug
Winston-Salem
Duffy’s
Clyde
Pawtucket
Clancy
Worcester
Fayetteville
Rocky Mount
Schuman
Tran
Chief Thorpe
Mike Donovan
Providence
Winston
Carolina
Warning Issued Against Opening Golf Balls Nationwide
New York February 13 The United States Golf Association prepares an official warning to club members not to cut open or squeeze golf balls. Several cases last year saw balls burst and liquid contents blind handlers, as acids and other sight destroying compounds are used in some balls.
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New York
United States Golf Association
Des Moines Lands Andrews Protege in Booster Plans
Des Moines president Frank Isbell landed Fox the outfielder from St Joe after a draft bid, bringing a 330 hitter into Booster ranks. The move follows his loss to St Joe and signals a strong push for the spring season. Dr Jay Andrews, set to manage Waterloo in the Central association, praises the acquisition and foresees a sensation for the year.
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Des Moines
Frank Isbell
Des Moines Baseball Club
Jack Holland
8Th Joseph Club
Fox
Kewanee Wonder
Booster Raiment
Issy
St. Joe
Holland
Whispers In Print About Chief Thorpe Influence
A newspaper interview reveals a speaker denying fabrications about Chief Thorpe and asserting that public statements were misused. The speaker acknowledges altering remarks after learning their potential use and insists no further comments were made to reporters.
Grinnell Forfeits Return Game in Iowa Title Fight
Grinnell forfeited the Feb 8 game to Simpson and will not honor a return at Indianola. The two Iowa colleges appear evenly matched, leaving the state basketball championship unsettled as Simpson protests the move and awaits next opponents Des Moines Friday and Highland Park next Tuesday.
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Des Moines
Grinnell
Simpson
Indianola
Iowa
Hal Ioldings
Simpson College
Toldings
H. J. Huff
Simpson Quintette
Kellogg
Fisher
Grinnell Five
Des Moines College
Nighland Park
Cedar Rapids Boosters Rally for 15000 Baseball Fund
Cedar Rapids businessmen spearhead a drive to raise 15000 for Alamo Park improvements. Solicitors meet with strong enthusiasm, each taking on subscribers and pledges, with daily updates planned through the week. Local boosters aim to finish within ten days.
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Cedar Rapids
Alamo Park
Proposal to Number Players Fails to Improve Identification
The author critiques a proposal to number players on uniforms, noting it would not be reliably followed and would not improve identification. The example cites basketball where a similar rule was carried but teams did not adhere to it, and the situation in the current sport remains doubtful.
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Jacent
Abolish Electoral Plan Debated In Iowa Senate
Des Moines, Feb 13. Senator John Dartah of Lucas county introduced a bill to hold a presidential preferential primary and to seek a constitutional convention to amend the national constitution. He favors direct election of president and vice president by the people and proposes moving the primary date to April.
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Des Moines
Senate
John Dar- Tah
Lucas County
Congress
Pimples Vanish With Calcium Sulphide Treatment
A patent medicine ad touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a fast and safe cure for pimples and skin eruptions. It claims quick improvements, no poison, and guarantees visible results in days, urging readers to buy at 40 cents a box from reputable druggists. Includes health claims about blood cleansing and improved complexions.
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Stuart
MANAGER BOYLE SIGNS TWO PROMISING RECRUITS FOR MUSCATINE
Muscatine Iowa February 13 manager Frank Boyle announced plans to trim the roster to about thirty players and hold spring training beginning April 7 reporting to Muscatine with six outfielders four infielders three catchers and seven pitchers. New signees include Charles Kaucher of Cincinnati a top indoor baseball player and Harry Garrison a pitcher from Newton Iowa plus potential infielders Masters Marrell Bromley Hickey and Gray as likely outfield candidates. Boyle also leased a home and will reside in Muscatine with his wife starting March 11.
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Muscatine
Frank Boyle
Skein
Boyle
Masters
Danny Marrell
Paris
Bromley
Hickey
Gray
Musxy
Speed Marvel
Charles Kaucher
Cincinnati
Harry Garrison
Newton
Kaucher
Boyle Kaucher
Musky
Bob Bescher
Lee Magee
Bowling Reversals Highlight Jackman Lanes Series
In a clash between M and S and the Invincibles at Jackman lanes, the M and S team set a new series low of 676 in game one while McSweeney of the Invincibles posted a low individual score. In game two the M and S bowlers rebounded to post high marks, winning game three narrowly as Johnson led with 24 pins and a 169 average. Miller topped the defeated Invincibles with high scores and averages. Friedl was absent.
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Invincible
Jackman
McSweeney
The
Invincibles
Johnson
Miller
Morgan and Sullivan
Weltzin
Change Position of Goal Posts
Washington February 13. Parke Davis Princeton rules committee member proposes moving goal posts behind the real goal line to align with the 10 yard forward pass zone. The shift would reduce dangers to players and broaden play near the goal.
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Washington, T. C
Parke Davis
Princeton
Football Rules Committee
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a guaranteed, home remedy for colds and Grippe. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses ends sickness, relieves headache stuffed nose feverishness and sore throat, and emphasizes no quinine and a 25 cent price.
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Pape
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