Track Work Will Call Candidates At East And West
East and West high schools prepare for spring track and diamond seasons. West plans to build on last year’s success with a strong returning group, while East faces a lean base and must develop new material under Coach Dillon. Early trials show promising interest from East athletes and a solid pool to train.
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East
West
Diamond Su
Premscy
Wethoo
Cedar Valley
Nashua
Wayporly
East High
Dillon
Trath
Athletes of J C Organize to Aid Sport Promotion
A new athletic club organized by railroad men led by Jack Horsley and Ad Diehl aims to promote sport and recreation for workers. Located at 1109 Fourth Street East, the TE C Athletic Club will feature wrestling and boxing arenas, seating for 300, rest rooms, reading material, games, and regular entertainments. Membership starts at 50 with about 50 more pledged as the club plans open house and a wrestling show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnder
Jack Horsley
Ad Diehl
Fourth Street East
TE. C. Athletic Elub
Diehl
Wrese
Baseball Terms Translated for French Players
An American translator works with French soldiers in Paris to render baseball terms into French. Prof P R Carpenter adapts rules and vocabulary to help French players study the game. The list includes Play ball to On jeu and Pitcher to Le lancor among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Mathewson
P. R. Carpenter
Foyers de Soldats
Sons of France
le Lancour
Ile Lancoer
Anne
Sal
Frappe
Farr
Rugner
Coureur de Bases
Courcher
L’aide Fic Camp
Quiield
Homerus
Varbust
Referee Decision After Stecher Zbyszko Bout Drawn
In Slour City Ja on February 21 the ref Hugh McDougal ruled a two hour draw between Stecher and Zbyszko. He later announced Abyszkoi won on points and nullified all bets amid a wave of reaction from wrestling followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slour City
Hugh
McDougal
Dougal
Mec- Dougal
Abyszkoi
Coe Five Claims College Court Title Chance
Coe College in Cedar Rapids with six conference games played and one loss nears the Iowa college title. Simpson College trails as rival, needing several wins to force a tie. Coe defeated Ames Des Moines Simpson State Teachers Cornell and Dubuque Seminary, while Simpson beat Iowa University once. next Tuesday in Cedar Rapids Coe faces Cornell in a decisive matchup. coach Ira T. Carruthers plans the same starting lineup for a Cedar Falls clash with State Teachers Friday before the pivotal game with Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa College
Coe College
Crimson God Gold
Simpson College Quinter
Coe
Cornell
Simpson Floes
Coluton
Jfast
Simpson
Indianola
Iowa University
Hawkeres
Ira T. Carruthers
Cedar Falls
Dubuque Seminary
Baseball to share spotlight with boxing in Army program
The Army athletic division reshapes activity overseas with boxing and baseball as leading sports. Tom Dowd, ex Major League figure, arrived in Paris Jan 11 to oversee baseball in Germany and camps, while Alec MacLean handles boxing in 10 divisions. Dowd aims to launch a strong league brand as spring arrives. Miss Alexia Stirling, former women’s golf champion, served with the Red Cross in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
France
United States
Jake" Garey
America
Alec MacLean
Bos Jton
Taird
Tom Dowd
Army of Occupation
Dowd
Vertrich
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Milwaukee
Aschargeroto
Earl J. Thomson
Dartmouth
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Annapolis
West Point
Attit
Alexia Stirling
Red Cross Corps
inAtlanta
San Francisco to Open Eight Lane Bicycle Track by March 16
City plans an eight lane bicycle track with stands for 6000 spectators in San Francisco by March 16. The new facility highlights local sports infrastructure upgrades and aims to boost cycling events and spectator capacity.
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San Francisco
Old Ball Player Quits the Field
Philadelphia reports veteran outfielder Sherwood Magee will retire from baseball after a 15 year National League career. Magee cites salary reductions and shortened schedules as reasons for stepping away from the majors though he says he remains a player.
Boxing Briefs and Sports Notes From The Era
A bronze tablet will be erected at Braves field listing 14 Boston National players who entered military service during the war. A New York athletic league recommends 280 minutes of weekly physical activity for students, with 100 minutes walking credit. Five billiard experts compete in the English championship, led by champion Inman with Newman, Rees, Stevenson and Valkiner. Cleveland to build seven large modern swimming pools for year round use. Thorps America's Seventu Sefenutr Egsolute to compete on March ... Premier boxing bouts include Rich Mitchell and Johnny Dundes matched for 10 rounds in New York. Tex Rickard faces New York law questions over Dempsey contract. promoters may need rewritten laws. MLB owners note players will be paid monthly during the season, traditionally 40 games rather than 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Braves Field
Demspeys 1918 Record and Prize Cup History
Fragmented OCR lists 1918 records and prizes including a king George donation for a challenge cup, names Homer Smith Morton Karl Mortis and others, plus scattered boxing KO results and an advertisement for PAZO Piles ointment. The text is garbled with many broken names and city references.
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King George
England
Crogs- Country Association
Homer Smith
Racine
Wis
Carl Mortis
Mies
Syili Dim Flynn
Memphis
Tom Thile
Taplin
Billy Miske
Pauli Dan Ketchel
Arthie Petkey
Denver
Cole
Tim McCarths
Tulsa
Okla
Bob Neavere
Joplin
MePorks
Yan
Atlanta
Gay
Plestina defeats Yuskos in two straight falls
Oelwein Iowa February 26 Maryin Plestina the giant heavyweight wrestler defeated Frank Yuskos from Detroit in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 60 minutes with a doubled barrock and the second 14 minutes with a reverse nelson and bar lock. The match was tense and clean with both men employing dangerous holds at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Maryin
Plestina
Giant
Frank Yuskos
Destroié
Andy Clean
Sien
Big Little Boy Fights All the Big Boxers
Willie Meehan, sent east by Billy Gibson, plans to push into the heavyweight ranks using his fists. Billy, a short, squat fighter with little power, earns tough battles against giants and is remembered for giving champions fits. Meehan, conditioning Leonard in San Rafael, seeks eastern heavyweights and argues he deserved a shot against Willard after referees’ decisions over Dempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Meehan
Billy Gibson
Billy
Littleton notices closing sale and moving firm events
Charles Osis held a closing out sale and will discontinue farming. An auxiliary meeting is planned at the EBay Masters home on Thursday. Illinois visitors Miss Leffler aids Mrs Covell in moving near Waterloo. Several families plan relocations and farewells as neighbors discuss sickness and moving plans in Littleton area.
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Littleton
Charles Osis
Miss Leffler
Illinois
Covell
Waterloo
H. D. Duff
Charley Vanlanningham
Prairie Grove
jJohn Donahue
The
MS Flss
Fuss
C. EB
Tesupi
Shanon
Walker
Fliss
Ira. Sankey
Ralph Francis
Charley Ile
Stemple
Dugene Ford
Minton
Edmond Gallop
Fairbank
YW Seamans
G. W. Minton
Mt Vernon township moves and relocations this week
In Mt Vernon township and nearby farms many families moved this week. Gannister Michelsen Decker Isely and others shift to new farms and homes around Cedar Falls Clarksville Shell Rock and Burl Bennett and family relocate to Reinhart tenant house. An infant remains seriously ill and local residents report Morgan discharged from hospital as travel plans unfold.
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Mt Vernon Township
Mr. Gannister
Sonninham
Mr. Michelsen
Pla
Dunbar
Clarence Decker
Raddy
John iAssink
Clarkavile
Fred Webster
Deckers
Charles Leversee
Cedar Falls
George Briden
Jon. Jahetville
Leversee
Burl Bennett
Fred Reinhart
Reinhart
G. L. Beatty
Ndde
Saturnag
John Isely
Cedar Walls
Tsely
Shell Rnck
Nels iWjar
Rab Pook
Bennie Hansen
Mranes
Pelbers Morgan
Jesse Atori Fain
U.S. A
The Dub at the Palace and Other Theatre News
The Dub with Wallace Reid opens at the Palace today and Thursday, showing a man who proves he is no coward through fast moving scenes. Also at the Palace a Strand comedy Happy The Married and the latest Pathe News. Majestic hosts a one day vaudeville with Sydney Lachman and Harrington and Mills plus a clown, two acts, and Harold Lloyd. Water loo presents Parlor Bedroom and Bath, Twin Beds at Waterloo, and The Great Love at Crystal with Griffiths star cast. Salome opens at Plaza with a massive production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Reid
Palace Theatre
John Craig
Craig
Elinor Field
Pathe
Majestic Theatre
Sydney Lachman
Harrington
Mills
South
Hip Raymond
New York Hippodrome
Swayne, Gordon & Co
Ang
Harold Lloyd
THE
Majestic
Waterloo
Middlewest
Pacific Coast
Joe Jackson Rejoins White Sox After Contract Signed
Chicago February 26 Joe Jackson will return to the outfield for the Chicago White Sox this year after his signed contract reached the club. He had been out of favor for leaving to take a shipyard job last season, triggering sanctions from Comiskey and a wave of departures including Felsch and Williams.
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Joe Jackson
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Jackson
Comiskey
Sox
Felsch
Williams
Lynn
Tripoli News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Changes
Social gathering at the elementary school reports games and refreshments. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs H C Hofferer. Mrs H C Bulh returns home after hospital stay. Shipped stock and new housing plans noted for residents. Postmaster F W Buts resigns. successor pending. Fremont No. 4 box social raises 28.40 for library. Emma Frese buys J W Jahnke house. Haase attends funeral in Fredericksburg. Anna Sievers and Arthur Slack wed in New Hampton. Slack discharged from service and to live with bride.
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Tripoli
Young Pansale's Society
Rangelcal School House
H. C. Hofferer
Weadnesday
H. C. Bulh
A.W. Panzer
E. H. Dick
Duane
West Bend
Leo
Wm. Kuker
France
John Barbknecht
Alvert
F. W. Buts
Helen Kelsey
Fremont
No. 4
Emma Frese
J. W. Jahnke
LL. Haase
Fredericksburg
Henry Haase
Hinkley
Minn
Anna Sievers
Arthur Slack
New Hampton
Tom Sievers
Douglas Inwashin
Noel Slack
Ambrose
L. F. Reid
Local Notes From Parkersburg Area Friday Events
Floyd and Parkersburg headlines detail visits and moves including Paul Strickland from Minneapolis visiting family, Mrs F F Voeltz returning home from Cedar Falls, Jim Johnson moving to the S Kothe house, and Alexgson family relocation to Lee Wilson residence. Misses Parker, Lewis, and Strickland changes in school staff noted alongside a W R C patriotic program. Aplington surgeon Mrs H B Lindaman recovering from appendicitis at Hobson hospital and Prof Irving Finger in Chicago for National Education association meetings. George Kemmerer and Rank McDowell return from Marshalltown. Etta Taylor travels to Snell Block.
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Parkersburg
Paul Strickland
Minneapolis
F. F. Voeltz
Cedar Falls
Jim Johnson
S Kothe
Richard Schrick
Watertown
Miss Pauls
Belmond
Jennie Bird
Waterloo
Irving Finger
Chicago
National Education
L. B. Hamilton
Fritz Getting
Dakota
D. E. Sehrack
C. ‘Wolf
Frank Moore
California
Geo. Kemmerer
Rank McDowell
Alarshalltown
W. R. Cc. Eeve
Mass Hall
Etta Taylor
Snell Bock
George Einfeltish
Camp Dodge
France
Newport News
Sumner Newsbriefs From February With Deaths and Local Reports
Sumner February notices list Mrs Henry Bubr dying at home with funeral held Sunday. Miss Maggie Robertson ill with peritonitis but improving. Infant dies from meningitis. Banquet and reception for returning and old soldiers hosted by Methodist church with free supper to soldiers and 30 cents to others. Music by school orchestras and singers. Locals travel to Des Moines to visit Herbert recovering from shellshock. Costello siblings attend funeral of a brother killed in a runaway. Will Costello plans move. Sixth graders host surprise party for Mary and Grant Dawson. Dawson family moving near Randall. US B church unveils new service use. Mrs Robert Ritchie visits Ambrose brothers. Esther Ludwig recovering, able to walk. Mrs John Lindsey seeks medical treatment in Chicago. Francis McVarland accompanies. Arthur Crook hosts card party. Pearl Poppen visits Floyd. Marian Kremer visits parents. Kenneth Smith hosts high school and faculty at home. Will Thomas attends Des Moines telephone convention. Dorothy Kemball shower for upcoming marriage to Mr Shemyin. Will Hill's baby recovering from bronchial pneumonia. Harry Westfall visits Bairstown and Waterloo. Basketball games: Playa beats Callwell 42 to 4. girls 38 to 5.
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Sumner
Henry Bubr
Antil
Maggie ‘Robertson
Henry Littig
Methodist Church
Thegh School
Tor Noon
Jason
Des Moines
Herbert
France
Wil Costello
Meghan
Charlotta
Trother
Will Costello
Mary
Grent Dawson
Dawson
Randalin
US. B
Robert Ritchie
Ambrose Boys
Esther Ludwig
Will Thomas
Dorothy Kemball
Shemyin
Harry Westfall
Bairstown
Waterloo
Playa
Callwell
Frede ricksburg church belt dedication and family notices
In Fredericksburg the Tau Therans installed a new belt at their church with dedicatory services led by Rev E Hempel. Elmer Pease’s death brings summons for relatives Mordin Marvin and Frank Pease Snyder Ta. Alfred Babcock returned from overseas. Harold Ellsworth returns from Camp Pike. Emma Wincan and Theodore Bearman wed at the bride's parents home and will reside four and one half miles south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Tau
Theran
E. Hempel
Sumner
Mr. Durr
Mordin
Marvin Pease
Mineneapolis
Frank Pease
Synder
Elmer Pease
Alfred Babcock
Harold Ellsworth
Camp Pike
Emma, Wincan
Theodore Bearman
Jubilee notes and social updates from Jubilee area
Feb 26 reports Miss Grace Feht very ill with pneumonia and Miss Freda Micke visiting Ing at Fred Weltzin's. Mr. Happel of Bennington township to move to Mr August Kraft farm on March 1. Henry Weir, manager, visiting. Relatives and friends attend a surprise birthday party yesterday for Mrs. Henry Benarden hosted by neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Feht
Freda Micke
Maynard
Fred Weltzin
Happel
Bennington Township
August Kraft
Henry Weir
Henry Benarden
Cedar Falls meets state champs in high school tourney run
East and West high schools prep for Cedar Falls tournament actions on March 7 and 9 with teasers against Independence Waverly and Fort Dodge. P Garremoni forward, injured Saturday, expected to play this week. Coaches Miller and Dillon push final workouts before the Cedar Falls classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Independence High
Waverly
East
P. Garremoni
Th State Teachers’ College
West High
Fort Dodge
West
Dodgers
Miller
Dillon
Hast
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Congo
Africa
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Zbyszko
Boul
Tommy Comiskey
Huntley
Tommy
Liem
Coe Basket Five
Yankees
Sport Salefs
Westminster Keenal Club
Phillies
Madison Square Garden
New
Cramp’s
Magee
Beame
Altho
K. Aldinger
Cal Training of
Schoole Athletic League of
New York City
Ieek
Inman
Newman
Reese
Stevenson
Valkiner
Clevekind
Pri- Vile Enterprises
Nata| Torhits
Charles VF. Adams
Ite
Sarvey Thorps
Oun
Sefenutr
Fes
Edonad
Wurbishead
Fane Baseball
Speed
Sumaki
William KK. Harcourt
William KK. Harcourt. Association 9Awpe
New York
Jdeas
Charley White
Mike Or Dowd
Eharpio
Genrees Carpentier
Ring of
Cirque
al Nervin
Richie Mitchell
Cal
Swearer
Johnny Dundes
Cohallenger
Crean City
Agai
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Ilegal
Emmanuel Tucker
New Jersey
Rickard
Mw York
Dempseys
Mae
MT. Vernon Township
A. H. Woods
New York Republic Theatre
David Wark Griffith
Griffith
Crystal Theatre
Robert Harron
Henry B. Walthall
Lillian Gishard
Mr. Grifith
Elsie Ferguson
Plaza Theatre
Miss Ferguson
Fauvette
Martin Wesley
Wesley
New England
David Powell Nlars
Tol
Miss Ferenson
Courtney Fonte
Frank Loses
Cara Williams
Capt. Charles
Louis Grizel
Plaza
Salome
Jerusalem
White Hose
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Kaxi
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