West High triumphs over Reinbeck in tough Cedar Valley tilt
West High defeated Reinbeck 32 to 21 at the M C A gym Saturday night in a hotly contested game. Captain Paul Simpson led West High with 21 points aided by Matthews and Farr. Reinbeck showed strong fighting spirit, with the Bieber brothers and Orht keeping the visitors in the contest before West pulled away in the final minutes.
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Mason City Five Hinges on Three Star Football Men
Mason City high school basketball, despite a 2 of 7 record, strengthens for the Cedar Falls sectional tournament. Three all state football players Shearer McConnell Belding lead a squad with Anderson Wolfe in support. McConnell stars on court as Shearer gains winded speed for the locals. Season results show Mason City losses to Charles City Fort Dodge Camp Dodge New Hampton Spencer Spirit Lake and others with only a few wins.
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Mason City High School
Cedar Falls
A. West
Mason City Five
Shearer
McConnell
Belding
Anderson
Wolfe
MccConnell
Nees
Charles City
Mazon City
Shemuela
Fort Dodge
Camp Dodge Infantry
Mawson City
Eptrit Laks
Spencer
New Hempton
Western association okays 317 games season slate
The Western association adopted a 317 game schedule with opening on April 29 and closing August 117. Oklahoma City Muskogee Tulsa and Fort Smith begin play. The Bowlers War Relief association held a meeting in Cincinnati electing officers to raise 1,000,000 for blind and disabled soldiers.
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Western Association
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Tulsa
Fort Smith
Bowlers’ War Relief Association
Ommetinnati
Fulton Faces Moran in 20 Round New Orleans Test
Fred Fulton, touted as the likely Willard successor, meets Frank Moran in a 20 round bout in New Orleans. Moran, past his peak, remains a durable opponent capable of trading blows with top contenders. A knockout win would end doubt about Fulton's championship claim.
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Fred Fulton
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
New Oreleans
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Stirl
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Anti Tan
Fulton
Willard
Chicago Cagers Fall Before Hawkeyes in Well Played Contest
Towa City Iowa February 25 With a five minute extra period needed Towa won a 23 to 26 victory over Chicago here Saturday night Sheer fight and floor work triumphed over brute strength and horseshoe shots The game was close throughout with neither side leading by more than three points at any time Chicago started scoring Finkle and Gorgas contributed early baskets The first half ended 18 apiece Both teams remained tied in the second half Brown Gorton led Iowa while Hinkle and Gorgas carried Chicago In the extra five minutes Cotton and Berrien each scored for Towa and Chicago added a foul point The Windy City stars Vormer Hinkle and Gorgas stood out for Chicago
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Chicago
Finkle
Gorgas
Berrien
Cotton
Hrown
Derrien
Vormer
Hinkle
Windy City
New York Boxer Carl Morris Retires to Ranch Life
New York report confirms Carl Morris, once a prominent pugilist, has decided retirement from boxing. He plans seclusion at his Los Angeles area ranch, ending an illustrious career and signaling a quiet exit from professional boxing.
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New York
Carl Morris
Los Angeles
Snooks Don
Springfield, Mass
New York Yankees
Cedar Valley league title up for grabs this week
The Cedar Valley basketball league will crown its champion after final games Friday and Saturday. Marion and Cedar Falls-North battle for first as Marion must win both remaining games to tie for first and face possible forfeit with Reinbeck. West High aims to finish strong and threaten Marion’s bid.
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Cedar Valley Basketball League
Marion
Cedar Fairs
Dollar Falls
Kelnbeck
Trambeck
Miareh
Grundy County Five
John Barnes
West High
Marilou
Reinbeck
Keln
Relmbeck
Cedar Falls
Eat Town Falls
Cedar Falls High
West
Yowa Falls
Old Rose and Black Five
Towns and leagues echo a distant baseball age
A collage of names and places from early 20th century sports and society. References span Mattison, Matthewson, and Christy. towns like Athens and Troy. layabout signs, legal notices, and hotel boards. The piece weaves local figures, signs, and the Service Flag tally with wartime baseball culture.
Lavigne Debuts In Cedar Rapids Main Event
Lavigne from Kid Lavigne Waterloo makes his main event debut tonight in Cedar Rapids facing Johnnie Donahue in a 10 round bout at Frankie Whitney's club. He traveled with Jimmie McVey to the Parlor City as part of an opening show featuring several exhibitions drawing Waterloo fans. Lavigne is known for a kayo punch and aims to upset the Rork Island standout with a strong showing.
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Cedar Rapids
Johnnie Donahue
Rock Island
Frankie Whitney
New Athletic Club
Lavigne
Parlor City
Jimmie McVey
Donahue
Rork Island
Mit
Whitney
Noye to Meet Allison in Waterloo Boxing Show
St Paul lightweight Johnny Noye faces Neal Allison in a 10 round bout at Waterloo theater Thursday night. Noye recently defeated Cat Delaney in Racine, while Allison trains hard and predicts victory. Des Moines and Davenport reporters plan to attend, with Dubuque and Waterloo fans rallying for a capacity crowd. Noye arrives with manager B L Shave on Wednesday.
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St.Paul
Neal Allison
Waterloo Theatre
Vielim
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Racine
Wis
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Dehaney
Neye-Allison
Des Moines
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Helmer Myre to duel Greek grappler in March match
Mason City, Va. Feb 28 Arrangements are under way for a big wrestling event on Tuesday March 12 featuring Helmer Myre Forest City vs George Vassell Wheeling WVs in a finish match. Promoter Paul Prehn has staged many Iowa bouts and appeared in the recent Caddock Zbyszko Des Moines preliminaries.
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Helmer Myre
Forest City
George Vassell
Wheeling
W. Vs
Paul Prehn
Iowa
Prehn
Des Moines
Heavyweight Bout Nears Climax in Milwaukee
Chicago reports the elimination 10 round bout tonight in Milwaukee between Jack Dempsey and Bil Brennan draws strong crowds with over 600 local reservations. Dempsey favored 2 to 1. The winner likely pursues a title clash with Jess Willard or the Fulton Moran victor, with promoters naming one of the four contenders as next challenger.
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Milwaukee
Jack Dempsey
Bil Brennan
Jess Willard
Dempsey
New Orleans
Fred Fulton
Frank Moran
Cure a Cold with Grove’s Bromo Quinine Tabs
A vintage ad promising quick relief from cough and headache by taking Grove’s Bromo Quinine tablets. Contains a bold claim that the remedy stops the cold and includes BE. W. GROVE’S signature on each box, priced at 80 cents.
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BE. W. Grove
Holdouts Sweat Major Leagues Fraternity Denies Plot
New York February reports a widespread holdout trend across major league baseball. Fraternity president Dave Fultz says no coordinated effort by players exists to push for higher pay. Fewer than 30 percent of players from last season have signed. most clubs lack full rosters as spring training begins. many players cite rights and obligations, not war, for delays.
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New York
Dave Fultz
Dave
New York Giants
George Burns
Jim Thorpe
Dave Robertson
Ford Schupp
Poul Perritt
Slim Sallee
Fultz
Tie
Army
Navy
Holdouts Threaten to Quit Over Pay Demands
The remark reflects players who refuse to join team duties, claiming they want higher salaries and threaten to quit the game if negotiations fail. It captures a tense stance amid contract talks and labor pressure within the organization.
Fulton Moran Heavyweight Fight Promises Night in New Orleans
Large crowd gathers in New Orleans for the 20 round Fulton Moran heavyweight bout at the Louisiana Auditorium open air arena with Frank Moran of Pittsburgh opposing Fred Fulton of Minnesota and Sammy Goldman refereeing. Both boxers reported in top condition with Fulton around 215 pounds and Moran near 197. Betting odds listed at 7 to 5 on Fulton.
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Fred Fulton
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Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
Louisiana Auditorium
Sammy
Goldman
Fulton
Moran
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