Major League Players Dropped Over Gambling Scandal
Chicago reports three well known major league players dropped for gambling on championship courses after a secret investigation. The names are withheld under a blacklist law while one player is described as earning nearly seven dollars a year and receiving a low contract offer. The article notes confessions and the sport’s crackdown to purge gambling and illicit betting from baseball. Also covered is New York reporting on boxing rules differences surrounding the Dempsey Willard title bout with claims of fouling.
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Chicago
Pwo
Abru
New York
England
Silat
Dempsey-Weylard
United Statens
Dempsey
Willard
Wue
Ralph Alexander Falls to Roper in Cedar Rapids Show
Captain Bob Roper stopped Ralph Alexander by technical knockout in the fifth round of a scheduled ten round bout. Alexander was dropped by a hard left in the final seconds of the fifth, stayed down briefly, then rose before being overwhelmed. Neal Allison, Alexander's manager, threw in the sponge as the fight ended.
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Ralph Alexander
Bob Roper
Cedar Rapids
Athletic Club
Waterloo
Roper
Alexander
Neal Allison
Dave Lewis Seeks New Honors in Detroit Racing Scene
Noted driver Dave Lewis, famed for fearless runs with Lozier, Stutz, Fiat, Peugeot, and Premier, is rumored to appear in a sensational new contender for championship honors before the year ends. Since 1902 his career spans White, Deusenberg, and Ess, with world track records at Sheepshead Bay and a 3.037 mile endurance run at Cincinnati.
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Dave’ Lewis
Detroit
Altho
Lewis
Los Angeles
Cal
Lozier
Stutz
Fiat
Peugot
Sheepshead Bay
Cincinnati Speedway
Open basketball tourney invites all Iowa high schools
Iowa City February 25. Open basketball tournament for Iowa high schools will be held at the University of Iowa March 8 9 and 20. Entries must be in by March 1. Lodging will be provided by the university with board at cost. The eight best teams will have all expenses paid by the board. The champion will receive a large loving cup and a second cup for winning three times. Individual winners will get gold basketball charms, and silver jobs will go to second place. No entry limit. any state high school may participate.
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Iowa City
Iawa
University of Iowa
Levies
Tin Control of
Iowa
Teachers Defeat Parsons College in Slow Basketball Exhibition
In Cedar Falls on February 25 the Teachers beat Parsons College 33 to 10. R Dickinson led the Teachers with nine field goals while Stever topped Parsons with 15 points. Lineups included Teachers McNinstry W Dickinson Tickinson Cavanwid and Parsons Ste ar d Thompson, Cooper Brown Patrick Front substitutions added Robinson and Whiteford among others.
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Cedar Falls
Parsons College
R. Dickinson
Stever
Parsons
McNinstry
W. Dickinson
Tickinson
Cavan Wid
Ste Aard Thompson
Caddock Defeats Kabaveris Twice At Sioux City
Earl Caddock wins in two falls over Gus Kabaveris at Sioux City, with falls in 45 and 16 minutes. The match ends with Caddock dominating both rounds in a straight victory. Joe Stecher defends heavyweight title by defeating Hussane in Pittsburgh with a double wristlock after 45 minutes of action.
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Earl Caddock
Gus Kabaveris
Sioux City
Caddock
Pele
Specher
Pittsburgh
Joe Steeher
Yussiff Hussane
Stecher
Hussane
Waterloo Youth Aims for Wrestling Glory
Waterloo youth Mark Franks, 401 Glenwood Street, pursues a rising wrestling career. Promoted by friends for his speed and cleverness, Franks recently defeated Wild Fire Burns of Davenport in Cedar Rapids, taking the first fall in 33 minutes with a headlock and hammerlock and the second in 12 minutes with body scissors and toe hold. Franks weighs 201 pounds, is 24, works at Rath Packing and studies Burns' school of wrestling.
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Waterloo
Wresteler
Caddock
Stecher
Gotch
Mark Franks
Glenwood Street
Wildfire’ Burns
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Franks
T Rath Packing Company
Parner Burns’ School of Wrestling
Shell Rock to Hold County Basketball Tourney in March
The annual county high school basketball tournament, postponed from February due to flu conditions, will be staged Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, in Shell Rock. Officials hope road and weather conditions will allow good attendance.
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Shell Rock
Kilbane to Box Valger in 8 Round No Decision Match
Johnny Kilbane world featherweight champion faces Heathy Valger of New York in an eight round no decision contest at Newark New Jersey. Valger will weigh 134 pounds at 3 o clock and Kilbane will box at catch weights.
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Newark
N. She
Johnny Kilbane
Heathy Valger
New York
Valger
Ames Tournament Hopefuls Shine In Local High School Basketball
Dysirt Defeats Heinbeck in a strong showing as Townsend and Reiner lead the locals with solid scoring and defense. Luverne edges Clarion, while Rolfe and Kenwick post notable tallies in a tournament atmosphere setting the stage for the Ames event.
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Jlamboldt
Dune Holat High
Sehvel Eyinnaslung
Livermore
Renwt
Ddamboldy
Clarion
Goldfield
Luverne
West Ends
Beas Fina Kenwick
Rolfe
Pina Luverng
Tenwick
Test High School
Cono E Vents Tt
Dysirt
Heinbeck
Ju. Meh
Ladnherk
Townsend
Amlib
Kuard
Reiner
Grundy Center Boys Rally In 42 14 Loss To Cornell
Grundy Center on the Grundy floor by an score of 42 to 14. The boys have played 1 games and lost only one. The only defeat was inflicted by the Cornell high school team of the Cornell floor. The lineup Town send right forward Keel left forward Heimer center Brandt right guard Leo left guard. A silent but effective salesman in "For Sale Act" to the Courier.
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Grundy
Cornell High School
Cornell
Tropkinton
Townsend
Keel
Heimer
Brandt
Leo
Heat A Conch Hayes Healing Honey Ad Price
An advertisement promotes Hayes Healing Honey priced at 230 per bottle, touting healing properties and local availability. The copy emphasizes quick relief and natural ingredients, targeting readers seeking wellness products through a single product pitch.
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Hayes
Velvet Tobacco Quality Claim Prompts Candid Endorsement
A concise note proclaims Velvet tobacco as good and nothing more, asserting its superior smoothness within its market, with emphasis on its plain, unembellished quality.
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