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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
4
In a preview of a heavyweight title clash, Fred Fulton is described as a hard working, publicity shy fighter with ambition to rise, while Jess Willard is portrayed as a patient, steady power puncher. The piece weighs potential outcomes and contrasts their styles and readiness for a historic bout.
Chicago report lists George Mogridge Hush High and Albert Walters signing with the New York Americans. Grover Alexander signs a two year deal with Philadelphia Nationals after a holdout. Everett Scott also signs with the Boston Americans as National League president Tener backs military training in camps. Also notes results from racquets matches and a Chicago basketball championship win by the Lilmoia Athletic Club over Mystic A. C.
Rock Island Illinois February 22 The Columbias two local teams of young ladies posted 1 396 in the five man event Barbara Mandel led with 369 marking a possible first for a ladies team in such a major meet In doubles Bill Kuehner and Sonny McGinnis earned second with 3 132 while Abbrey and Park Tan of Aledo took third with 1 129 The event closes Sunday with Peoria and Chicago teams arriving
Citizens Gas defeated Courier 3 straight games at White Side alleys as protest questions Wallia Manahl outside bowler status. Line scores show TravTruatr and Hartimyn leading for Citizens Gas with high series noted and a disputed call prompting review.
Muscatine sources report Will Gould of the Musky staff will join Cleveland after orders from Manager Lee Fohl to report to the Indians in New Orleans on March 2. Gould indicated plans for the southern trip remain indefinite and that Cleveland will not charter a universal train. West Coast players may travel on their own, while eastern players ride a special car from Cleveland. Hinsbrook and Hasbrook depart Friday for Grundy Center and then Chicago to Mineral Wells training. A farewell banquet at the Trotel Muscatine will honor the basketball team with tickets selling rapidly.
Frankie Whitney who left Monday from Rock Island with Earl Henderson planned to go to Minneapolis to investigate theater management. No further details available. Whitney will return to his home before making any statement.
Tim Murnane, famed baseball editor of the Boston Globe, dies in Boston after a long career from player with the Athletics Hartford and Boston Union to organizer of minor leagues. He mentored many stars including Chick Stahl and Billy Nash and led efforts through the New England league and the National Association of Minor Leagues.
Dubuque College topped Town State Teachers College 29 to 17 at Cedar Falls to clinch the conference title. Ryan, Martin, and Welsh led scoring while Letich and Whitford starred for the Teachers as Dubuque pulled away in the second half after an 11 to 1 deficit.
Cleveland, Feb. 22. President James Dunn of the Cleveland Americans will not sell or trade Louis Guisto the Pacific coast first baseman. He says they do not plan to part with a player who cost 26,000 less than a year ago and expects Guisto to play first base regularly this season.
Central college of Pella meets YMC A five while Cedar Rapids high faces Coach Glen Whittle's West squad in a two game tonight. West High beat Nashua High 24 to 16 as C Miller starred for the locals with multiple baskets and free throws.
Bil James of the Detroit Americans, once expected to start last season, has altered his training. He traveled with two teammates through a western mountain region and reportedly lost over 20 pounds after a brutal trip. James claims renewed discipline will yield his best season yet.
Matty Met Cue a Racine lightweight boxing in Australia plans to join the aviation corps of Australia as soon as his ten fight contract ends. He long sought U S service but found no vacancies. Meanwhile Lee Fohl backs military training in spring camps and hopes Tris Speaker becomes captain of the unit.
Carl Henderson of Rock Island defeated Jack Smith of Des Moines by a slight margin in a ten round exhibition at the Black Hawk Athletic club Armory. Roy Johnson of Dubuque stopped Adolph Schultz in the eighth, their third meeting. Kid Lavigne beat Ray Huntley in six rounds. Neal Allison refereed. the bouts drew praise for clean, aggressive action. Wolgast reported seriously ill in Chicago.
Doctors report bantamweight champion losing form after excessive training and boxing. They say the general nervous breakdown is superinduced by strain. Wolgast is 29 years old.
The Hagerman Lake baseball team has organized for the coming season. Open to players aged 16 to 21. Roy Avery named manager Elmer Lyons captain. Pitchers French McKinley Bud Miler Lloyd Shepherd. Catchers Floyd Avery Sean Towne Ed Darby. Infielders Ed first base Joe McKinley Lloyd Avery Bob Putney. Outfielders James McKinley Bert Floyd.
Pat Rourke owner of the Omaha club in the Western league will again cover transportation costs for players from their winter homes to Omaha. He plans to send contracts soon with railroad fare checks, an expense totaling 1509 dollars this year, a policy that has fueled player strike tensions but he will continue it regardless of other owners.
St Louis business manager Branch Rickey said the New York Americans could not obtain George Sisler by trade. He stated there are three indispensable players on the St Louis club, Sisler Pratt and Shotton, and dismissed rumors of selling or trading them.
James Watters of Dubuque won the city bowling tournament singlets with a 675 series last night. He rolled 288 in the first game 157 in the second and 230 in the final frame.
Lewistown Mont February 22 Beb. 22 Dawley of Lewistown a state bowling contender rolled two successive games 599 total with a 300 and 299 a final wiggle pin noted. James Sherman another Lewistown bowler also rolled a perfect score in the same upcoming Anaconda tournament. In basketball Chautauqua Park defeated Stewart s Shamrocks 26 to 2 at Lincoln School gym with V Bender leading the scorers and L Miller contributing.
Rochester boxer Fred Fulton, a rising heavyweight, says he may be able to beat champion Jess Willard if matched, planning to attack at top speed. A Willard bout is expected in New York probably in early April. Omaha announces a 1090 mile July 4 race with a 12500 prize fund and a 50 mile consolation, part of a limited eight championship events for 1917.
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