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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1912

Page

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Kilbane Wins Featherweight Title in Los Angeles Fight

Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland defeats Abe Attell in twenty rounds at Vernon arena to claim the featherweight crown. The match draws about $20,000 in receipts with a $10,000 purse and Kilbane and Attell split prize shares. Kilbane dominates from start to finish amid Attell’s fouls and a cut eye but Kilbane remains the champion. Kilbane, 23, from Cleveland, is married with a daughter and supports his blind father.

Los Angeles Cal Vernon Johnny Kilvane Cleveland Abe Attell Charles Vivian Kilbane Jed Attell Kilbane K Kilbane Johnny Kilbane Ohio Marie Coretta

Mantell Stages Ninth Round Win To Claim Title

In Sacramento Frank Mantell of Pawtucket won a twenty round decision over Billy Papke of Wilnius to claim the middleweight title. Papke’s manager Tom Jones retreated from further involvement. Mantell pressed in infighting and controlled the bout as Papke faded, with two rounds close and the rest dominated by Mantell. In a separate San Francisco card Frank Kiwis of Pittsburgh defeated Sailor Cetroskev in a ten round bout.

Sacramento Cal Billy Papke Wllneis Frank Manteil Pawtucket H. 1 Mantel Papke Tom Jones Mantell Paphe Matiel Sei Herian Frank Kheus San Francisco Cali Frank Kiwis Pittsburgh Sailor Cetroskev Dreamland Jae Vilion

East High Visits Charles City in Key Basketball Clash

East High travels to Charles City for a return game after a narrow first meeting victory. Charles City aims to rebound led by Nard Heke at Blace ley with strong early play from northside forwards Hortetler Rimonon and Kiser plus guards Doves and Avis.

East Hiles Chaps Tee Choy East High Unitsety Carlos Blaceley Ferguson Hortetler Rimonon Conter Kiser Guarda Ana Avis

Abe Attell Loss Ends Featherweight Reign to Kilbane

Abe Attell born February 22 1884 in San Francisco a Hebrew fighter stands four feet four inches and weighed 122 pounds. He lost the featherweight title yesterday to Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland after a career beating most contenders. They met October 24 1920 in Kansas City with Kilbane prevailing in ten rounds.

Abe Attell Johny Kilbane Cleveland San Francisco Johnny Kilbane Kansas City

Freddie Welch Ise in Bad Shape For Two Years

Freddie Welch the game lightweight is reported in bad shape after a back injury from the coast report. He will not be able to fight for about two years due to a wrenched back and recovery plans are set by his camp.

Freddie Welch

Wrestling duel at Waterloo theatre this Friday

Carl Brown faces George Nicholson in a Friday wrestling match at Waterloo theatre. West High basketball travels to Davenport and East High plays at Charles City this Friday.

Carl Brown George Nicholson Waterloo Theatre West High Davenport East High Charles City

Grundyites Complain After Narrow Basketball Loss

Grundy Center hosts a local game where Grundyites lose 26 to 28. Peeved fans blame the losing team’s misplays and foul calls, while Waterlows and others critique the visitors’ tactics and conditions.

Waterlows Y. MM Grundy Center Grundyites Hut Waterloo Grundy Fem Ape Ome Jerae Saitferiar Goote Joocper Wien Wigterdad Sind Ff Chapa

Wrestling Title Fight Tonight in Waterloo Showdown

Nigholgon and Brown clash for the city firemen wrestling championship at the Waterloo theatre with Carl Brown of Waterloo facing George Nicholson from Hook Island. preliminaries crown the firemen champ as Baldy Baldwin meets Red Stark while Knipp faces Kid Nottger in a rematch set for this evening.

Anuthber Waterloo Theatre Carl Brown Waterloo George Nicholson Hook Island Brown Tri-Cities Nicholson Harry Brandéil Lucas Lampiis Baldy” Baldwin Red” Stark

Women Push for Clean Polling Places in School Election

Women plan to vote in larger numbers at the upcoming school election and demand polling places be moved to better, cleaner localities to accommodate women voters.

Achoola Aml

Baseball Notes on Captains and Players Across Leagues

The piece discusses Bobby Byrne possibly becoming Pirates captain, debates on players moving between majors and minors, and high salaries for stars like Marty O'Toole. It notes John Flanagan's Olympic selection plans, long game catches by Stanage Myers Thomas Archer, and Kid Elberfeld scouting status. It mentions Knight for Street trade boosts the Highlanders, and Brewers aims with Duffy. Brettenstein may become a Southern league umpire with Kavanaugh backing.

Donation saves Springfield ball club in Three-I league

A $1900 donation by a prominent city banker sustains a Springfield team in the Three-I league. promoters aim to sell 100 shares by Saturday to fund a new grandstand set for April 14 season start. If unsuccessful the plan may be abandoned despite the gift. Quincy lists six unknowns, Bloomington seeks three players from Chattanooga. Joe Keenan teams with Peterboro Canada as manager for a new league.

Springfield Bloomington Chattanooga J. R. McNabb Town Brown W. A. Haberg Joe Keenan Broomer Peterboro Canada Keenan London Ontario

Ritchie London Comedy Company to Perform at Waterloo

The Ritchie London Comedy Company known for clean humor and vaudeville appears at Waterloo this Saturday with a matinee and evening show. The piece promises pretentious amusement after long stage success in America and Europe. A testimonial claims Chamberlain's Ointment soothes sore joints and chest pains. Sold by dealers.

A. J. Busby Mer Ritchie London Comedy Company London Music Hall America Europe Waterloo

Slander suit seeks 50000 in damages in Iowa case

F W Haines former Bank of Rudd cashier sues H F Schwedler Nora Springs and R F Darrow Bank of Rudd cashier alleging defamation and damages of 50000. He claims a petition by the defendants accuses him of felonious misappropriation of 12962.78 from the Bank of Rudd over about ten years. Court date set for March term.

Charles City F. W. Haines Bank of Rudd H. F. Schwedler Nora Springs R. F. Darrow Jess J. F. Clyde Haines

No More Constipation Olive Tablets Ad

An advertisement for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims they ease constipation without calomel and restore normal bowel and liver activity. It touts easy dosing for children, relief from bad breath and dull headaches, with nightly use suggested and prices of 19c and 24c per box from The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio.

Edwards Calomel Edwardes The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohta

Itch Heal Tale for D D D Prescription

Patient recounts long agony from eczema and immediate relief from D D D Prescription. The ad claims D D D cleanses disease germs and returns skin to childlike clarity, offering a full refund if it fails to relieve itching instantly.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promoted by Wyeth

An advertisement touts Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from the Wyeth Chemical Company of New York. It claims sulfur supports hair color and vitality, promising improved hair with a fifty cent bottle bought through druggists with a money back guarantee if not as represented. H. W. Taggart 637 Commercial Street endorses the product.

Wyeth Chemical Company of New York Wyeth H. W. Taggart

Musterole promises quick relief for chest pains and congestion

An ad touts MUSTEROLE a white mustard-based ointment claiming relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup rheumatism neuralgia and many pains and aches. Available in jars 2 oz and 25 and sold by leading druggists with mail order options.

Ieading Ini Musterple Company Cleveland

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