Teachers Capture Hawk Conference Title in Narrow Victory
Weet High Five edges Upper Iowa 21 to 13 to clinch the Hawkere conference crown at the college gym. Leaders Lynch Dickinson James and Manuel scored for State Teachers College as Hinds and Thompson locked down defense. Upper Town fought hard but could not overcome the Teachers advantage in teamwork and guarding.
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Allison Examined by Exemption Board in Class One
Waterloo lightweight Neal Allison was examined by the local exemption board and placed in class one. He did not seek deferred status and expects a call to service soon. He vows to be ready and aims to fight Johnny Nore Feb 28 at Waterloo theatre, possibly travel to Lethbridge and the coast if not drafted.
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Canada
St Louis headlines mixed with war era notes emerge
A fragment rich in 1910s era clippings mentions St Louis Post-Dispatch items Connie Mark choosing a training slate, and remarks on no military drills in big leagues this year. It notes the St Louis Browns’ lack of championship prospects and a weather forecast. It references Love is Blind divorce satire and a small theater lighting critique.
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St. Louis Browns
Zbyszko Prepares for Stecher Showdown at MSG
New York report says Wladek Zbyszko trains hard for the March 1 Madison Square Garden title match against Joe Stecher. The Polish Hercules seeks to reclaim the world wrestling crown after Earl Caddock’s February 8 decision. Stecher, arriving a week prior, emphasizes peak condition for the bout.
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Joe Stecher
Madison Square Garden
Zbyszko
Earl Caddock
Stecher
Nowa Cage RG 10 Loge von Lackum ends Hawkeye season
Iowa City notes captain and star guard John Kenneth von Lackum retires from the Mawkeye quintet this season after a head injury at Minnesota and ongoing hospital care. His loss will be felt as the Hawkeyes face Chicago in the weekend game, ending a standout run despite a broken ankle earlier and limited preseason practice.
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Wisconsin Star
Moran Versus Fulton Set For 20 Round New Orleans Bout
From Camp Wadsworth Frank Moran and his famed Mary Ann train hard shaping for the Fulton clash in New Orleans next week. Moran’s manager The Dorgan says Moran is in best form in years and ready for the bout. Moran stopped Camp Sevier heavyweight Bill Jones recently, a test whose value is limited. Fulton already in New Orleans, aiming to reach the 20 round distance.
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Frank Moran
Mary Ann
Pittsburgh
Fred Fulton
New Orleans
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Wrestlers Clash as Roy Tigs Wins Two Straight
Chicago sport flash reports George Roy Tigs defeated Young Americas in two straight falls in Peoria Illinois. Pat Moore and Mika Dundee battled to a 10 round draw in Rock Island. Jimmy Azine narrowly beat Roy Moore in a 10 round Duluth bout amid newspaper men’s opinion. Steve Gardner edged Johnny Schauer and Morton Davis drew with Gus Bloomberg in 10 rounds. Augie Kieckhofer captured first in Chicago’s American billiard players ambulance fund tournament beating Robert Cannefax 50 to 43. Cannefax took second after beating Ellis 50 to 31, securing third place last night.
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George Roy Tigs
Tournament City for Next Year to Be Chosen Today
The American Bowling Congress convention in Cincinnati selects the next host city for 1919 as officers are elected. Robert W. Brown of Louisville and New York and John S. Smith of Buffalo contend for president. Toledo and St. Louis strive to land the 1919 event while Chicago bowlers lead the second-shift five-man competition. Cabanne of St. Louis drops to second in five-man standings as Wooster Lamberts post 2855. Lush and lanes in Cincinnati top doubles with 1232. C Wagner of Newark leads individuals with 680.
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American Bowling Congress
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Congress
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Louisville
New York
John ST. Smith
Buffalo
Toledo
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Cabanne
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Waddell Pranks Cub Reporter With Inside Dope Tale
A Chicago Cub reporter chased sensational inside dope about Rube Waddell and Ossie Schreckengost. The tail spun by the cub led to a hoax about Monte Cross and Connie Mack, with the newspaper editor's disbelief exposing the joke as Waddell’s own сдел.
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Rube” Waddell
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Halcyon
Rube’ Waddell
Ossie Schreckengorst
Sporting Department
Waddell
Rube
Tie
Shrecklands
Ossie
Monte Cross
Connie Mack
New York
Shreck
Monte Crass
Things Theatrical At Home At The Waterloo Theatre
The Waterloo Theatre presents the Charles Dillingham musical comedy with music by Irving Berlin and a book by Harry B. Smith. Vaudeville acts headline at the Majestic while "Jack Spurlock Prodigal" and Vivian Martin play Crystal and Palace engagements with lively burlesque and humor throughout.
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Waterloo Theatre
Charles Dillingham
Irving Berlin
Harry B Smith
Jack Spurlock
George Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Harvard University
Jack
You're in Love production at Waterloo theatre
A brief notice notes the stage production You're in Love was presented at the Waterloo theatre. It highlights an amorous theme and marks the venue and show as part of the local theatre scene.
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Waterloo Theatre
MisplacedPrank Sparks Longstanding Friendship Story
A prank by Waddell misfired and nearly ruined Dean with the town, prompting an apology. The two men then formed a close friendship that endured for years. As the southpaw neared death, a reporter sent him delicacies to ease his last moments, sealing a bond born of mischief.
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Waddell
Southpaw
Sprightly Musical Comedy Night Delights The Audience
A lively show features Edna Pendleton and Raymond Crane with catchy tunes. Plot threads a shipboard marriage contract and a lost missionary. Strong dancing by Marguerite Strassel and lively numbers by Ralph Whitehead and Billy Cotton. Season ends early as Hurwich plans to form a district tournament team at Cedar Falls.
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Raymond Crane
Avut
Mr. Crane
Ralph Whitehead
Billy Cotton
Pridegroen
Alice Johnson
Marguerite Strasselle
Maxson
Brown
Senior Glass Champions of East B. B. League
The senior class team won the championship of the east high inter class league yesterday by defeating the juniors 24 to 14. The seniors won five of six games. freshmen placed second with four wins.
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