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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

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Curtain Raiser and Main Event Highlight YM Basketball Night

Tonight at YM BA there is a curtain raiser between Jaunier A and Lireplayed Rays followed by college style play featuring Fort Dodge and Cedar Falls. Changes in the Fort Dodge lineup include Verne Leehry at center and Rob ert Walker’s retirement affecting guard spots with Armstrong Bavin and captain Marc Eachron in key roles.

Cobmbus Fare Dodge Fort Dodge Watteriog Grey Robert Walker Verne Léehry Armstrong Bavin Contemp Marc Eachron Whinun Eby Mandt Witch of Cedar Falls

Rube Benton Returns to Reds Amid Infield Shuffle

Garry Kerrmann hypes Rube Benton as a strong returnee for the Reds after a Chattanooga season. Washington's Griffith notes four young shortstops, McPride set to handle short, while infield shuffles spark debate over rival pitchers.

Garry Kerrmann Rube Benton Reds Chattanooga

French Billiardist Competes in International 18.2 Championship

Edouard Roudil of France is playing in the annual international 18.2 billiard championship now underway in New York city. The French player joins competitors from several nations in the high level event.

Edouard Roudil France New York

Brown to meet Luccis Lampiris in finish match Friday

Greek wrestler Luccis Lampiris will arrive in Waterloo for a finish match with Carl Brown at the Waterloo theatre Friday. Brown, at about 150 pounds, seeks the welterweight middle west title and has posted a $25 forfeit to insure the bout. Preliminaries include Troyd Lee vs Earl Roebuck and Mark Rechtfertig vs Earl Mier in finish matches.

Luccis Lampiris Carl Brown Waterloo Theatre Waterloo Brown Middle West Thomases Troyd Lee Earl Roebuck Mark Reehtfertig Earl Mier

Barber to Manage Mason City Club

Mason City February 14 Mason Civ adopts independent baseball plans with Leslie Barber to manage the team this season Barber is brother of GC Hy Barber city treasurer and former Southwestern League player He pitched for Bartersville Ovla Sioux City and posted strong stats last year Committees canvass funds as Clear Lake also fields a team this year.

Mason City Mason Civ Leslie Barber T Barber Hy Harber Fe National Bank Bartersville Clear Lake

Young Fitzsimmons Stuns Vet Biz Mackey in Ring Show

The well known ex-extern pugilist Fitzsimmons knocked out veteran Biz Mackey in a recent fight. He is a sturdy lightweight with strong hands and clever moves and now aims for bigger matches.

Noungs Simmons Young Fitzsimmons

Waterloo Needs A Park Before League Ball Returns

The Waterloo Evening Courier argues Waterloo must build a baseball park first to attract a league franchise. It notes Waterloo’s status as a smaller town in Iowa leagues, says spring delays won’t help, and urges action to establish suitable grounds so fans and local enthusiasts can enjoy organized baseball again.

Waterloo Waterloo Evening Courier Courier

Make-Man Tablets Free Trial Offer

Thousands seek nerve and strength boosters and Make-Man Tablets promise improved vitality. The ad offers a free full-size 56-cent pack to Walgreens-like drugstores and lists addresses in Chicago and various local outlets for distribution and refund guarantees.

Beebox Chicago

Friday Night Sports Schedule and City Baseball Park Plan

The notice lists upcoming events: Waverly at host, Lucas Lampiris of Davenport vs Carl Brown of Waterloo, West High vs Marshalltown on the Y floor, and Cedar Falls College vs Waterloo’s team. It urges forming a city league to fund grounds fixtures and rent, enabling a public ball park for amateur, school, and Y activities, stressing recreation and community pride.

Waverly Lucas Lampiris Davenport Carl Brown Waterloo West High Marshalltown High Cedar Falls College Norber

Pugilist Ruhlin Dies After Stroke in Brooklyn Cafe

Gus Ruhlin once famed for victories over Sharkey and other rivals died suddenly in his Brooklyn cafe from a stroke. His last big bout was 1901 in San Francisco against Jim Jeffries. Born in Canton Ohio, Ruhlin fought from 1896 with notable clashes including a 1900 draw with Jeffries and later losses to McCoy Sharkey and Fitzsimmons. His widow remained active in suffragist circles.

New York Gus Ruhlin Tom Sharkey Brooklyn Ruhlin San Francisco Jim Jeffries Sharkey Rublin Jeffries Kid” McCoy Bob Fitzsimmons Canton

Jack Johnson Raided Over $5,000 Sparkler Necklace

Secret service men seized a $5,000 diamond necklace from the home of boxer Jack Johnson in Chicago. He faces smuggling charges if pursued but no criminal action has been filed yet. A Mosler steel bank safe was bought for the county treasurer's office through L. Kahn the Mosler representative.

Chicago Secret Service Jack Johnson United States Board of Supervisors Mosler Magazinese L. Kahn Mosler Company

Prof Bliss to Head Iowa State Extension Dept

Ames Iowa February 14 special R K Biss prominent extension staff member has been named acting head of the Iowa State College extension department to succeed P G Olden who resigned. No permanent appointment has been made and Bliss will serve until then. Bliss is a strong alumnus and has led annual husbandry work and helped organize short courses. Coke 7 50 free from floc stuff Bum Co

Ames R. K. Biss Iowa State College P. G. Olden Eduction Bliss Biles

U S Strikes at Money Lenders

The House passed a bill to regulate money lending in the District of Columbia. It would place chattels and salaries under government supervision and cap interest at 1 percent per month, despite 2 percent advocates arguing the cap would aid loan sharks.

Washington, D. C District of Columbia House of Representatives

United Doctors Offer Cure System Across Ailments

A promotional notice claims United Doctors use a non surgical system to remove the cause of aches and pains and cure many conditions, including piles, varicocele, female weakness, and long standing blood and skin diseases. Consultation is free at 210 Marsh-Place Bldg.

Marsh-Place

Instant Relief from Eczema by D. D. D. Prescription

A Wooster advertisement promises instant itch relief for eczema with a few drops of D. D. D. Prescription. It offers a trial bottle for 25 cents and a no pay guarantee on the first dollar bottle. Wangler Bros.

Wangler Bros

Olive Tablets Promoted as Liver and Breath Aid

Dr. Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a daily laxative substitute to prevent dark brown tongue bad breath pimples and constipation. The ad claims they clear the liver and bowels with a vegetable formula using olive oil and urges nightly use for regularity and fresh breath. Price 25 cents per box and attributed to The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio led by Dr F M Edward president.

Edwards Edward Olive The Olive Tablet Company

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