East High routs Iowa Falls in basketball clash
Iowa Falls , Ia , Feb 17 East High surged to a 35 11 victory over Iowa Falls as Dean East High forward opened scoring early and Captain Howrey totaled eight baskets. The visitors dominated with Jones and Scripture aiding from guard, while Klemme led Iowa Falls with three floor shots. Referee Smith officiated.
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Waterloo
Osing
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Towa Falls
Town Falls
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Kilbane's Way Is Clear to Hold Onto Feather Crown
Johnny Kilbane appears set to defend his featherweight title as neither Sammy Sieger nor Billy Defoe could threaten the champion in a Madison Square Garden bout that ended in a draw. Tex Rickard noted Kilbane agreed to a title bout with the winner, but Kilbane likely faces more eliminations before defending the crown again as winter ends.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Sammy Sieger
Billy Defoe
Johnny Kilbane
New Yorker
St. Pauler
Madison Square Garden
Bill Farnum
Kilbane
Defoe
Seiger
Tex Rickard
French Runner Sparks Approving Roars in Trials on Boards
New York reports that Josef Guillemot, Olympic 5000m champion and France's premier runner, completed a two mile board-track workout at Columbia to accustom himself to indoor spikes. He impressed veteran observers and about 100 Columbia students with his speed, turns, and stride as he prepares for the Guaranteed club meet at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Josef Guillemot
France
Guaranty Club
Madison Square Garden
Blue Devil
South Field
Columbia University
Columbia
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India Enters Cup Challenger Lists for Davis Cup
New York February 7 entry by India into the Davis Cup lists brings the field to four nations for this summer's world team tennis championship. Britain Isles Spain and Australia have also filed challenges as other entries are expected in coming weeks.
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Todla Tennis Association
India
Britga
Isles
Spain
Australia
New Giants Sign Alec Gaston As Catcher Trade Details
New York reports Alec N Gas ton, the catcher bought from Milwaukee, has signed a 1921 contract. The Giants now list five catchers Qeaxles Snyder Smith Gaston and Hanting with the club.
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Alec N. Gaston
New York Nationals
Milwaukee Association ‘Club
Giants
Qeaxles
Snyder
Smith
Gaston
Hanting
Ignorant Essays on Hens and Eggs by JY y bP MekVOT
A playful essay argues the egg versus hen debate with humor about hen moods, egg-laying prowess, and odd comparisons. The narrator praises eggs in various preparations, jokes about animal egg production, and closes with a critic’s quip on art and omelets.
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Eges
Mary Pickford
Fatty Arbuckle
Akron Not Anxious to Sell International League Franchise
Akron owners indicate no immediate push to leave the International League despite flattering offers. Jo Thomas says Syracuse franchise will stay with St Louis Cardinals backing. Decision on Akron’s offer rests with local owners after league meeting.
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Akron
Altho
Jo& Thomas
Ohio City
St. Louis Cardinals
Syracuse
John Conway Toole
Schalk’s Brother Clarence Seeks Pro Ball Fame
Clarence Schalk, Ray Schalk’s younger brother, plans a pro debut this spring with St. Joseph in the Western League. Manager Joe Cantillon and Ray Schalk backed the tryout after spotting the 19 or 91 year old infielder in Gary Indiana last summer. If he proves himself, he may move from St. Joseph to Minneapolis and then to the White Sox, relying on the famed Pep of his brother.
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White Sox
Clarence
St. Joseph
Joe Cantillon
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Ray
Gary
Ind
Sox
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Cantillon
Brennan Slight Favorite in Battle With Martin at MSG
New York February 17 United Press reports boxing promoter Billy McCarner says Bob Martin will beat Bill Brennan Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Brennan is a slight betting favorite in early wagers.
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Martin
United Press
New York
Bob Martin
Bill Brennan
Madison Square Garden
Billy McCarner
Luther McCartey
Nine Drivers Entered in Sprint Auto Race at LA Speedway
Feb 17 report lists nine entrants for the sprint automobile championship to run next Wednesday at the Los Angeles speedway. Named drivers include Tommy, Milton, Alton Soules, Ralph de Palma, John A. Thiele, Tra Veil, Roscoe Sarles, Eddie Mills, Jim Murphy, and Eddie Hearne.
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Los Angeles Speedway
Tommy
Milton
Alton Soules
Ralph del Palma
John A. Thiele
Roscoe Sarles
Eddie Milles
Jim
My Murphy
Eddie Hearne
Fans Eye Johnsons Comeback Effort In Spring Watch
Chicago February reports project baseball fans across the nation focusing on Walter Johnson as he attempts a Washington comeback. He will be monitored during spring training to determine if his arm responds to work, shaping Washingtons prospects as a strong American League title contender.
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Walter Johnson
Washington
Tie Johnson
Nore
Former Penn State football captain dies in Washington
Alexander B. Gray, former Penn State football captain and guard from the 1910 team, died at his Washington home at age 56 of spinal meningitis. He was praised as one of the greatest players produced by Penn State.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Alexander B. Gray
Penn State
Gray
Davis Tilden predicts American hold on Davis Cup
San Francisco February 17 William Tilden II arrives from Australia with partner William Johnston amid a 5000 strong welcome. Tilden says America will probably hold the Davis Cup for years due to a rising generation of strong players. They plan two exhibition matches here before Tilden heads to Philadelphia.
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Cal
America
William Tilden Ir
Australia
Williams Johnston
Sumner Hardy
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Fane
Ventura
Tilden
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Brookes
Philadelphia
Sam Hardy
Watson Washburn
Japan
West High Prepares for Marshalltown Friday Night
West High, coached by Coach, readies for a Friday night matchup with Marshalltown. East High observed last Saturday, suggesting an even contest as both teams sharpen for the finish. Likely lineup features Captain Simmons Meyers at forward Conn at center and Banton Mains at guard.
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Marshalstown
East High
Simmons
Meyers
Conn
Banton
Mains
Middleweight Wrestling Title Bout At Stake In Prehn Meyers Match
The middleweight championship is at stake in a Coliseum bout between Paul Prehn and Johnny Meyers. Delegations from Champaign Urbana and Al will attend. Meyers has trained indoors for two weeks while Prehn claims eight miles off road daily for three weeks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Paul Prehn
Johnny Meyers
Champaign
Urbana
Prehnn
Meyers
Pat Duncan Signs His Cincinnati Contract
Cincinnati Ohio February seventeenth Pat Duncan left fielder of the Cincinnati National League club has signed his contract for the coming season. Duncan had been demanding a salary advance but he and President Herrmann quickly came to terms during a conference. Other regulars not yet signed but expected to follow when Manager Pat Moran arrives in Cincinnati include Heinie Groh Eddie Walsh Jake Daubert Larry Kopf and Ivy Wingo.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Pat Duncan
National League Baseball Club
Duncan
Herrmann
Pat Moran
Henie Groh
Eddie Walsh
Jake Daubert
Larry Kopf
Ivy Winga
Charley Herzog Receives Two Strong Manager Offers
New York report states Charley Herzog will sign with Wild Bill Donovan and the Phillies in 1921 if Newark fails to join the International league. Dave Driscoll seeks Newark ownership and Herzog as manager, with the Philadelphia Nationals also presenting an offer.
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United Press
New York
Charley Herzog
Wild Bill Donovan
Phillies
Newark
Dave Driscoll
Akron
Herzog
Philadelphia Nationals
Navy lacers to race Harvard Princeton May 7 at Lake Carnegie
Annapolis reports the Navy department has approved the Naval Academy crew to travel from Annapolis to Harvard and Princeton for a May 7 race at Lake Carnegie. Olympic champion Clyde King, famed as both stroke and football tackle, will not box to focus on rowing duties.
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Nash Academy
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Clyde King
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Naval Academy
City lawmakers weigh six-day bicycle racing ban
City aldermen in New York consider a measure to prohibit continuous six-day bicycle racing. Philadelphia promoters report promoter Al Lipps has accepted 35000 from Paris backers for a middleweight Jess Smith versus Georges Carpentier match at Nice on March 31. Other notes mention Chicago slugger Everett Yaryan sold to the White Sox and a Milwaukee bout with Lewie Wold.
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Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
al Lipps
Paris
Jess Smith
Georges Carpentier
Nice
France
Chicago
Everett Yaryan
White Sox
Cleveland
Wiadek Zbyazko
Frank Wackman
Milwaukee
Lewiee
Toe
Wolds
Bantam Title Still Glitters to Herman May Fight Lynch
New York reports Haring stopped Jimmy Wide in London to set up a possible 15 round rematch between Pete Herman and champion Joe Lynch at Madison Square Garden. Tex Rickard aims to sign the bout, hoping for a higher gate than the $75,881 from their prior meeting. Benny Leonard earned $50,500 for defeating Richie Mitchel at MSG, with $40,000 guarantee and $10,509 in wagers. Leonard now faces Lew Tendler, Willie Jackson, and Johnny Dundes as top lightweight contenders.
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Haring
Jimmy Wide
London
Pete Herman
United States
Joe Lynch
Maddison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
Benny Leonard
Richie Mitchel
Milwaukee
Madison Square Garden
Genny
Torhia
Mitchell
Joe Welling
Mel Googan
Charlie White
Morpheus
Lew Tendler
Willie Jackson
Johnny Dundes
Pixley Returns to Ohio State
Columbus, February 17. Butch Pixley, former Ohio State guard and Walter Camp’s third all American choice for guard in 1919, enrolled at the university today and will likely be in the Buckeye lineup again next fall.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Llova
Butch” Pixley
Ohio State University
Buckeye
Pixley
Walter Camp
Princers
Football at Michigan Produces Largest Profit in 1919
Ann Arbor reports football was the university of Michigan’s only profitable sport for the 1919 fiscal year. Football earned 73,766 dollars with expenses of 41,176, netting 32,591 dollars. Baseball, track, and other sports ran deficits, with total receipts 148,251 dollars and disbursements 155,301.
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Mich
University of Michigan
Ralph Aig‘ler
Board of Control of Athletics
University Senate
Penn Track Team to Enter Middle Western Meet
Philadelphia February 17. The University of Pennsylvania track team will enter the indoor championship meet for the first time on record. The Penn squad travels to compete against midwest schools in a high level relays and distance events.
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PENN
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Urbana Field Meet Preview Names Participants for Trip
Coach Lawson Robertson announced the Urbana field meet roster for March 1. Capt. Edy Brown Lewis Irwin Meredith and Rodgers are expected to travel, with Edgaleo set to join relay duties and compete in the 80 yard race.
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Lawson Robertson
Edy
Brown
Lewis
Irwin
Meredith
Rodgers
Edgaleo
Suit over waterpower plant at Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls February 17. Case set this term pairs James A Harp versus Iowa Falls electric light company. Harp runs a waterpower mill on the Iowa Bay and claims the dam built by the plant reduces efficiency by backwater. Consumers Oil company also features in district court with plaintiffs A A Johnson Jos Pepperling F B Hay C R Stewart and others seeking 1250 dollars in stock subscriptions from the company.
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Iowa Falls
James A. Harp
Iowa
Falls Electric Light Company
Harp
Iowa Bay
Consumers Oil Company
A. A. Johnson
Jos. Pepperling
F. B. Hay
C. R. Stewart
Mortgage on Plant Becomes Basis for Legal Action
In the present action a mortgage on the plant is cited as the basis for dispute. The settlement appears unsatisfactory, prompting this lawsuit to seek redress or enforce terms.
George Hill Defeats Canada Champion in Wisconsin Bout
Appleton Wisconsin February 17 George Strangler Hill Wisconsin wrestling champion defended his title by throwing Canada’s Jack Rogers in two straight falls using a headlock. The first fall followed 42 minutes of action the second after 25 minutes.
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Wis
George (Strangler) Hill
Wisconsin
Jack Rogers
Canada
Rogers
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