East High Cedar Rapids showdown tops week in Black Hawk county
East High faces Cedar Rapids next Saturday at East High gym in a key high school basketball clash that could crown the state’s top team. Cedar Rapids shifts prep plans to Cedar Falls for a Thursday tilt to resume after the derby, while East High eyes a strong finish before the Teachers College tourney.
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Ignorant Essays by J P McEvoy on Washington and Prohibition
A 1921 satirical piece depicts George Washington surveying a crowd as tenants protest profiteering landlords while internal revenue officers enforce Prohibition. The dialogue riffs on taxes, hooch, crime, and government waste, climaxing with Washington lamenting the era he helped birth.
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Mathewson Weeps Over Clubs Going South for 1913
Christy Mathewson, battling tuberculosis,Weeps reading about teams traveling south for the season. The ailing pitcher, once a long-time traveler with the clubs, remains cared for by his wife and nurse while his strength ebbs and his memories include the 1913 world series.
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Michigan Will Bar Johnson as a Prize Fighter
Lansing Michigan boxing commissioner Thomas Bigger declares Jack Johnson cannot fight in Michigan Benton Harbor or any other town. He warns promoters that any plan for a Johnson bout in the state is a false notion and will be blocked.
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Turfm en List Entries for Kentucky Derby at Louisville May 7
Commander J K L Ross leads ten Derby contenders from Canada while Harry Payne Whitney and E R Bradler of Lexington each have seven entries. Notable names include Tryster Prudent in Whitney’s lineup and Pluribus among O Brien’s nominations. The Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7 offers 15000 added, with winner’s purse around 49000.
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Bud) Fisher
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Herzog Still Hopes To Land In Majors
Veteran NL second baseman Charley Herzog, released by the Village club, refused a Vancouver Pacific Coast League manager offer and remains a free agent aiming for another major league position. Cedar Falls hosts a key rematch as the Key City five battles the Teachers for a change in fortunes.
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Charity Wrestling Show Draws Society Crowd in Chicago
Society leaders buy many $150 box seats as a charity wrestling event at the Coliseum raises funds for crippled children of Chicago and Cook County under Mrs. Marshall Field. Main bout features Johnny Meyers defending the middleweight title against Lou Talaber. other matches include Sypros Vorres vs Jack Reynolds and John Pesek vs Jim Londos. Martin Delaney to referee.
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Bartfield and Bogash Vie for Shot at Britton in Newark Fight
Soldier Bartfield and Louis Bogash, New England welterweights, meet in a 15 round decision bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. The winner earns a title shot against Jack Britton in a March 17 bout at this arena. Gee Whiz Lee, Chinese, faces Midget Smith in a 10 round secondary bout.
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Louis Bogash
New England
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East High Initiates Indoor Sprint and Field Track Program
East High plans an early spring start for indoor sprint and field events using a basement running track about a half block long. The facility will host high jump, broad jump, shot put, hurdles and related activities. Coach Kresensky notes progress awaits basketball season end as a wrestling room is prepared for grapplers.
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Connie Mack Plans Minor Roster Tweaks for 1921 Phillies
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack says the 1921 Philadelphia team will largely resemble last season’s squad. In Lake Charles he outlined plans to develop another infielder and an additional outfielder while aiming for a strong showing this year.
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Jess Barnes Signs 1921 Contract With New York Nationals
Veteran right hander Jess Barnes signed his 1921 contract with the New York Nationals, announced by the Giamis management. Barnes is wintering in Circleville Kansas while Arthur Nehl, stationed at Washington Indiana, plans to attend Giants spring training in San Antonio starting March 2.
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Cedar Falls Anglers Push to Extend Clam Ban
Following W. Albert, state game warden, ban on clam fishing in the Cedar River from Cedar Falls dam to Elk Run and its tributaries for five years, William Benton deputy warden and others circulate petitions in Cedar Falls seeking extension to Cedar River and adjacent waters up to Waverly. The petition, reportedly, gathers strong signatures and will be presented soon.
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National Indoor Track and Field Meet Set for March 19
New York reports the national indoor championships will be held March 19 at the Twenty Second Regiment Armory. Eleven events make up the program and defending champions will be present. Loren Murchison defends the 60 yard and 300 yard dashes. Joie Ray returns to challenge in the 880 yard event. Harry Helme aims to strengthen his hold on the two mile title.
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Sport Highlights From AP Roundup Across Cities
Johnny Mendelssohn defeated Hampier in ten rounds in Milwaukee. Benny Leonard knocked out Eddie May in Dayton. Iowa University beat Indiana 22 to 15 in Big Ten basketball at Allentown. Kid Williams defeated Abe Goldstein in eight rounds in Philadelphia. Wisconsin beat Ohio State 42 to 25 in Columbus. Benny Kauff, Giants outfielder, faced trial for automobile stealing set for early March in New York.
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Ever Hampier
Dayton
Benny Leonard
Eddie May
Allentown
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Abe Goldstein
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Benny Kauff
Giants
Cub Holdout List Shortened by Two
Among the first players to sign Cub contracts for the 1921 season are Harry Weaver, a right hand pitcher, and Bob O'Farrell, catcher. Weaver, traded for Nick Carter to Kansas City, returns to the Cubs for a second trial after three years with the club and a stint with Oakland in the Pacific Coast League.
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Lewis to Meet New Challenger March Second
Strangler Lewis world heavyweight wrestling champion will face Rolando Hersel the Pennsylvania champion who recently defeated Charley Cutler in a tight bout in Jacksonville on March 2 according to an local announcement.
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Player Recalled After Standout Kansas City Showing
The subject moved from a prior club to the Kansas City American Association club where his strong performance led to a recall by a higher level organization.
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Motion to declare 1909 absentee Ralph Noss dead
Probate court receives application for administration of Ralph Alonzo Noss estate. Noss, missing since 1909, is named heir to $1,200 from his father’s estate. The filing seeks legal recognition of the absentee as deceased for probate proceedings.
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Petition Seeks Legal Death Declaration for Missing Brother
The missing man Noss may be legally declared dead if the petition is granted. Born in Poyner township, he left 11 years ago and has not been heard from. Probate law allows a person who disappears for years to be declared dead. The court schedules May 16, 1921, for the hearing of the petition.
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