Last of Colored Terrors Beaten in Panama Bout
Dispatches from Panama report Sam McVey, a famed black heavyweight, defeated in five rounds by Harry Wills. The article notes McVey was knocked out, Wills is colored, and compares the era of black heavyweights to white challengers, highlighting Langford and Johnson as part of the dynastic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Sam McVey
MeVex
Harry Wills
Ian
Wills
Bach
Jack Johnson
Willard
Havana
Joe Jeanese
Sam Langford
Fred Fulton
Boston
Meyer
Meer
Fulton
Langford
Agtiin
McVey
Jangford
Paris
Joe Jeanette
Merv
Altho
State Teachers and Upper Iowa Clash for Hawkeye Title
Iowa State Teachers College meets Upper Iowa University in Cedar Falls to decide the Hawkeye conference basketball title. Both teams sit tied for first, with the winner earning the crown. The Teachers boast James and Dickinson as leaders and guards Hinds and Thompson. Upper Iowa fields veteran giants and strong veterans in a decisive battle for the championship.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Upper Iowa University
Hawkeye
Grinnell University
Coe
Cedar Rapids
James
Dickinson
Hinds
Thompson
Upper Town
Lup
Teachers’ College
Upper Ions
Jame
Mariel Oy McKie
Luyneh
Billiard Scones in Chicago Three Cushion Tourney
Charles Ellis defeated Alfred de Oro 50 to AI and Augie Nieckhefer 59 to 43 in Chicago in a three cushion billiard tournament. De Oro beat Charles Morin 50 to 49. Ellis and Nieckhefer tie for first with nine wins and three losses. Robert Cann fax sits third with seven wins and four losses.
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Chicago
Charles Ellis
Alfred de Oro
Augie Nieckhefer
de Oro
Charles Morin
Ellis
Riechhefer
Robert Cannefax
Bromine Ovine Economy Ad Promises Cold Cure
An old advertisement fragment touts Bromo Quinine laxative as a remedy to “cure a cold in one day.” It mentions WL Grove signature and hints at laxative claims, reflecting period erectile health and patent medicine style.
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Bk. WL
Boxer Clarence Forbes Feigns Distress Then KO Chosen Opponent
Recurring ruse by Clarence Forbes, brother of the late Varry, in which he feigns distress to lure foes into rushing in, then lands a knockout punch. Forbes earned a reputation as a tricky, hard punching boxer in Chicago and elsewhere, with several rapid knockouts noted in accounts.
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Pune
Clarence Forbes
Varry
Elgin
Oba
Forbes
Carter Ter
Tie
Asf
EHF
Michigan
Randey
Prospect Golf Club to Hold Spring Dinner and Award 1917 Winners
Golf enthusiasts in Witterley anticipate the Prospect Golf Club spring dinner likely in March at Flutet Hall. Secretary Talbot plans prizes for the 1917 tournament with winner Ed McChan and runner up Henry Newton to receive caps. The event marks the season’s informal opener and signals more local tournaments with the Northeastern low Golf association continuing usual duties.
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Witterley
Paul Lathor
Iflutet flassell-Lamson
al O
Ed McChan
Henry Newton
Talbot
Chuzzo
Teds
Ites
Northeastern Low Golf Association
Spring Football Practice Opens Under Coach Jones at Iowa Town
About 25 candidates reported for spring gridiron drills led by Coach Jones. Veterans Cantain Elect Reed Greenwood Huntelman Block Lohman Veage and Meadows Welly Chariton Lindgren joined juniors Slater and Momer Scott, recently cleared to play for the Old Gold. Early session focused on passing and position instruction, with practice to continue at the oratory until warm weather sends players to the gridiron.
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Town City
Jones
Cantain
Reed
Greenwood
Huntelman
Block
Lohman
Vaege
Meadows
Welly
Ufmath
Chariton
Rich
Lindgren
Barron
Lowa
Momer Scott
Iowa
Scott
Slater
Clinton
Hut
Enrich
Oratory
Allison-Noye Bout Postponed To Per. 28
The i round bout between Neah Allison and Johny Noye, set for next Monday night, is postponed until the evening of February. Noye's manager Ed. Shave asked local promoters to shift the date to gain extra training time. The St Paul fighter seeks a worthy challenger and better form for the match.
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Neah Allison
Johny Noye
Shave
Noye
St. Paul
Important Valley League games shape Cedar Falls race
Valley League games tomorrow and Saturday will influence the title chase. Cedar Falls Training School vs West High looms as the key clash, with victory potentially reviving West’s hopes or sealing the pennant for the Tigers. Reinbeck at Iowa Falls and Manchester versus Independence round the schedule. West hosts Reinbeck Saturday hoping for a strong showing.
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Cedar Valley
West High
Old Rose and Black Five
Cedar Falls
Tigers
West
Reinbeck
Town Falla
Wardin County
Iowa Falls
Manchester
Independence
Barnes
Philadelphia Blues and Baseball News Roundup
A collage of fan behavior in Philadelphia with lyrics and commentary, notes on boxing and bowling events, a Teo Constantineau pitch signing, and upcoming tournament chatter. Mentions readers, public figures, and local venues in brief, era-tinged notes.
Rotary Club Bowlers Set for Action Next Week
Rotary club bowlers prepare to compete in a series of tests as George Shoemaker draws up the schedule for the club to represent Rotary in the annual nationwide tournament. Five man events are promised and the tournament will be held on the evening of April 19.
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Johnny Ness
St. Paul
Neal Allison
Waterloo Theatre
Allison
Business Men’s Athletic Club
Rotary Club
United States
Canada
George Shoemaker
Rotary Clubs
August Herrmann Stars In Low Scoring Bowling Match
August Herrmann captain of a team at the American Bowling Congress tournament led a remarkable five man match with a record low total of 1392 pins. He also posted a personal low game of 75 as teams from St Louis Chicago Toledo and others competed across shifts in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Toledo
Columbus
Belvidere
Elgin
Rockford
Buffalo
Louisville
C. Wagner
Neuberth Colts
Newark
N. J
Hermann
Local Ad Fragments Mention Shalenberger and March Dates
Fragmentary notice cites Dr Shalenberger, a specialist in nervous diseases, as part of an advertisement. It references Belle-T and Xell-It with remarks on camouflage artists, and mentions Waterloo, Hotel Russell Lamson. Date shown is Saturday March 1th 212th, unclear context.
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Baltimore American
Shalenberger
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Hemo a nutritious beverage for convalescents and infants
A promotional piece touts Hemo as a tonic and beverage aiding recovery after surgery or fever. It claims high iron content surpassing spinach or beef, compares cow's milk unfavorably to mother's milk, and notes malt sugar improves taste and digestion. Packaging prices and samples are listed.
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Bam Spvey
Fin
Famous Black Quire
Upper Iowa
Johnny Noye
DE Helin Sear
Allison-Noye
Mor JoNes
Jones’ House
SAN OF
Hilo Jonesy
Harry
Cedar Palis
Hope ‘Training School
Philly
Philadelphia
Philly Parsons
Alexander
Baseball Magazine
Roger Hornsby
A. Cort
Maplewood
Till
Street Cay
Boxscare Romputers
White Sox
Teo Constantineau
Cval
Johnny Evers
Boston Red Sox
Miller Huggins
Ty Cobb
Huggins
Andrews
Harold
Helen
Benny Leonard
Freddy Welsch
Red Cross
Henry
By Geo. McManus
Copsright
Tnternational News Serv
Golly
August Herrmann
WSS
Hansen Drugs
East Fourth Street
Fims
Ced
Citada
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