Detroit Fans Hopeful Yet Anxious For 1917 Baseball Team
Detroit in February previews a strong 1917 American League squad with improved pitching and a deep infield. Key players include Cobb, Veach, Crawford possibly in right, Harper, Nicholson, Heilman, Burns, Young, Bush, Witt, and rookies Dyer Ellison Jones as pinch hitters. Catchers Stanage Spencer Cooper McKee Yelle shown, while right field weaknesses persist and Coveleski anchors pitching alongside Hhmke Dubuc replacement.
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Stalkes and Spares in Rough Sporting Night
Wrestler Gus Kervaras slipped through the ropes after 1 hour 16 minutes, claim ing disability to continue. Boxing saw Franklin Burns of Jersey City beat Young Zulu Kid of Brooklyn in the fourth round after repeated knockdowns. Army welterweight champ Johnny Newton defeated Jimmy Vanderwalker after Vanderwalker’s seconds threw in the sponge in El Paso. Missouri Tigers beat Kansas Jayhawkers 35 to 15 at Rothwell Gym, with Missouri leading early and Kansas unable to mount a comeback. clinching the series could seal the championship, pending a later Kansas Aggie series win.
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Michigan seeks reentry to Western Intercollegiate circle
Sporadic reports show University of Michigan athletics seeking reentry to the Western Intercollegiate conference or Big Nine. The Philadelphia National League notes catcher William Killifer to sign for the spring season. Nebraska publicized seven years of baseball back this spring with forty candidates vying for the team. Joe Stechar of Nebraska defeated Ad Santel in two straight falls in San Francisco. Al Hart of Columbus won the world wrestling championship at 156 pounds and claimed the Lord Lonsdale belt from Thor Olson in Columbus. William Denentral of Chicago won a forfeit.
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Athens
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Traer Seeks Coach as Baseball Season Gathers Pace
Traer Feb 25 Traer baseball fans have started a search for a coach for the season from May to October. Officials expect the athletic field will host 10m6 games next summer.
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Dodgers Prepare Fast Opening Season Lineup
St Louis reports from D R Filles to Wil Be Given Telease that manager Charles Stis builds a quick Dodgers club. Hart Dodges signs seven pitchers including Schmelz a 22 year old first baseman and pitcher who batted .395 last season. Dann a catcher leads a 300 hitter and has a strong arm. Infiel d prospects Pielis O Leary Merriott Hanson and Stis plan to field, with Stis at second base and Horan centered in the outfield Gretch from Waterloo joins the pool as St Louis parks fill.
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Michigan Seeks Reentry to Big Nine Conference
Ann Arbor Feb 23 The Michigan board of control urged the regents to readmit the university to the Western Conference. The vote was 9 to 1 with changes in regulations seen as regents’ domain. Whether Michigan returns depends on today's regents meeting. no forecast was available.
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Billiard Star Billy Randall Arrives for Waterloo Trials
Billiard star Billy Randall, claimant of the Pacific Coast Billiard championship, is in Waterloo to meet all comers at the J. & Tr. billiard parlors. He will play series of special games, rack up 100 points, with $5 to the defeated opponent. Randall seeks the best players to challenge him.
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Ames Defeat Nedragka Five In Slow State Match
Ames defeats Nebraska in the state gymnastics series opening game 19 to 7 as the locals lead 12 to 4 at halftime. A collision injures Captain Campbell of the Cornhuskers while Ames tallies mainly from Campbell fouls and three long throws by Bragdon and Paige. The teams meet again tonight.
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Grinnell and Town To Meet For Weekend Showdown
Grinnell and Ames rival Iowa in a crucial game shaping the state title race. Grinnell returns Augustine boosting play after wins over Coe and Cornell, with Worth likely out and Bagge stepping in. Norris to anchor midfield as Grinnell seeks to match Iowa’s improved form.
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Westergaard Defeated in Four-Wall Wrestling Match
Chicago on February 23 a wrestling event saw Wiatek Sbrs zko defeat Jess Westergaard in four falls. The victor won the first fall with two body scissors and a wrist hold and the second with a cross body and wrist rock.
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Willard Signs Eight Month Circus Contract
Chicago February 23 Jess Willard the heavyweight champion pugilist through his managers signed an eight months contract here yesterday to appear with a circus during the coming season.
West High Faces Cedar Rapids In Big Y M C A Basketball Night
West High and Central College clash with tough lineups in the season’s largest basketball event at the Y M C A gym. Miller center McDonald Whittle guards Skein Gates with Bragdon Leonard, West School battles Independence High tonight, and Cedar Rapids visits tomorrow as part of a two game set amid a Hawkeye title chase by Central College.
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Musterole A Household Remedy In Old Time Tone
A household jar of Musterole on the bathroom shelf provided relief for croup sore throat bronchitis and other afflictions. The white oil of mustard ointment claims to soothe mucous and pains without blistering and is advertised as quick relief for colds aches sprains and rheumatic discomfort.
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Gophers Defeat Maroons In Conference Basketball
Minneapolis report states the University of Minnesota beat the University of Chicago 19 to 12 in a conference basketball game last night. The result adds another win for Minnesota as Chicago trails in the standings.
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