KEWANEE SIGNS MANY OF LAST YEAR'S TEAM FOR BOILERMAKERS
Kewanee Illinois February 27 Eight of last year's Boilermakers signed or agreed to sign this season. Names include Frank Kurke John Ashley Marion Kilpatrick Charles Block Ben Acock William Pressy Charles Saxe and C E Hubartt with Hubartt praised as a top in fielder. Also notes on umpire duties and evolving baseball roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Frank Kurke
John Ashley
Marion Kilpatrick
Charles Block
Ben Acock
William Pressy
Charles Saxe
C. E. Hubartt
Boilermakers
Huhartt
Ceme
C. E. Huhartt
Hill
Hubartt
Hub
Black
Saxe
James Smith Breaks World Bowling Records in Canada
James Smith set new world marks at the Canadian Bowling Association tournament in Toronto. He totaled 2,060 pins across nine games, with 771 in singles and 648 in doubles plus 641 in team play, surpassing former record holder Tom Haley of Detroit.
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Toronto
James Smith
Canadian Bowling Association
Tom Haley
Detroit
Haley
Iowa to Wrestle Ames in Iowa City Gym
Iowa City Feb 27 Special J BE G Schroeder physical director at the University of Iowa announced final arrangements for a wrestling contest with Ames. The tournament will be held in the gymnasium next Thursday night with Iowa represented by Albert Gran Floyd Gilliland and Edward O Connor. Schroeder also announced fencing and boxing clubs to be started this week as part of athletic board policy.
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Iowa City
J— BE
G. Schroeder
University of Iowa
Ames
Iowa
Albert Gran
Floyd Gillilland
Storm Lake
Edward O'Connor
Lone Tree
University of Town
Schroeder
Athletic Board
Sporting and Athletic Events of the Present Week
Wednesday evening duel athletic meet at the Y M C A between teachers college. Friday evening West high versus Cedar Rapids high at basketball. Friday wrestling Carl Brown against Bull McCleary of Muscatine at Waterloo theatre. Saturday Hast high versus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ College
West High
Cedar Rapids High
Carl Brown
Bull” McCleary
Muscatine
Waterloo Theatre
Hast High Va
University to require physical exercise for all students
The university plans a form of physical exercise for every student, aiming to improve fitness across campus. Officials say participation will be integrated into the academic schedule and intramural programs to ensure broad access and regular activity.
Chapman May Not Sign With Toledo
Davenport Iowa February 27 Ray Chapman a Pretzel camp graduate is unhappy with Toledo club terms for 1912 in the American Association. He played with Toledo last year batting .340 in about twenty five games and shows good fielding. Reports say he may return if terms improve as Toledo seeks to lock in talent. Others like George Hardin Paul Meloan and Otto Burns have accepted Toledo contracts.
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Davenport
Ray Chapman
Toledo
American Association
Chappie
Herrin
Chapman
George Hardin
Rock Island
Paul Meloan
Springfield Swatter
White Sox
Otto Burns
Danville
Goosebone Prophet John Busby Predicts March Weather
Independence Iowa February 27 John Busby known as the Goosebone Prophet asserts March will bring sudden shifts from heat to cold with wet and stormy spells. He claims to foretell via planetary alignments and nature and says he can read weather across the middle west and eastern states and fears no rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Iowa
Middle West
Southwest
John
Busby
Goosebone
Independence
New Quarters for Quest and Smith Plumbing Firm
Quest and Smith, contracting plumbers, were awarded a contract to erect a new business place on Bluff Street between Sindlinger Dairy Block and Langfelt Candy Factory. The 24 by 110 foot brick and cement structure will feature pressed brick front with plate glass, cement block rear walls, at an estimated cost of about 1700 dollars. completion is aimed as soon as possible.
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Quest & Smith
Bluff Street
Sindlinger
Langfelt Candy Company
Emery & Hoffer
Quest and Smith
Lost and Stolen Talent themes in baseball tidbits
The article surveys players on trades and futures including Dave Altizer facing replacement in Cincinnati, Otto Pfeiffer’s base stealing record with Indianapolis, Ty Cobb and rivals matching up in a March 20 bout, Harry Davis praising curious recruits for the Naps, Joe Tinker’s stubborn Cubs optimism, and umpire Billy Evans receiving attention amid a wave of fan reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Joe
Billy Evans
Farmer Fights Thieves to Recover Stolen Team
John Reel of Loveland near here pursued and recovered a valuable team and carriage stolen Saturday night. He untied his son’s faster horse and overtook the rig in two miles, forcing the thieves to flee into the timber. though a wide search followed, no capture was made.
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Loveland
John Reel
Here
Reel
Darlinger May Quit Dubuque In Three-I Loop
Dubuque February 27 Howard Daringer star fielder for the three I league club for three seasons may quit the team seeking a change of scenery. He would consider a move within the league if satisfactory terms are agreed upon by Manager Rowland and the other club bosses meeting in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Sr
Howard Daringer
Dubuque
Rowland
Daringer
Chicago
Battling Nelson and Togo Fight to Draw in Fort Smith
In Fort Smith Arkansas last night Battling Nelson former world lightweight champion and Japanese boxer Young Togo fought to a draw. Nelson lost his share of the purse which he had agreed to forfeit unless he stopped Togo within six rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith, Ark
Nelson
Togo
Ring Bouts This Week Show Contenders Across North America
A sprint of boxing cards unfolds from Feb 24 to March 1 featuring Joe Jeannette, Patsy Brannigan, Harry Weast, Tommy Dixon, Frankie Burns, Packey McFarland, George Carpenter, Clarence Ferns, and Jos Phillips. Events span New Haven, Cleveland, Joplin, Windsor, Oakland, Monte Carlo, Kansas City, Dayton with rounds ranging from 1 to 20.
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Joe Jeannette
Andy Morris
New Haven
Conn
Patsy Brannigan
Johnny Sinclair
Cleveland
Harry Weast
Jeff Clark
Joplin
Tommy Dixon
Charles,White
Windsor
Ont
Frankie Burns
Johnny Frayne
Oakland
Cal
Packey McFarland
Tommy Devlin
George Carpenter
Jim Sullivan
Monte Carlo
Clarence Ferns
Dave Deshler
Kansas City
Jos Phillips
Jack Redimond
Dayton
I. C. Strikers Add $400 to Fund
Cedar Rapids on February 27 reports the Waterloo Minstrel troupe drew 400 dollars from a large audience at the People's theater. The Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor organized the benefit for striking Tallinois Central shopmen. The seven teens in the company performed minstrel and vaudeville acts, highlighting their unemployment due to the strike.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
People's Theater
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor
Tallinois Central
Waterloo City Council Selects Market Sites and Raises Salaries
The council chose east side property near water works on Third Street and the west side corner of Washington and Sixth Street for new market sites, with J G Miller to lease the west site. An ordinance adjusting city salaries passed second reading, detailing pay scales for fire, police, engineers, and inspectors, with final action due next session. The meeting also covered Owl Car midnight service, a police matron request by 202 local women, paving bids for Commercial and Riehl streets, and a 135-signature petition for a river safety cable.
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Waterloo
Water Works
Third Street
Sycamore
Lafayette Streets
Washington
Sixth Streets
J. G. Miller
A. A. Dunham
D. C. Wood
R. M. Dewey
City Electrician
Commercial Street
West Fourth
West Fifth Streets
West Fifth
Riehl Street
Logan Avenue
Burton Avenue
Vaudeville Show Delights with Songs and Comedy
Songs and old familiar ballads drew applause as five vaudeville numbers followed. The performance included good singing, comedy music, and monologue with local labor jokes sparking cheers. Blackface and nat ural acts varied among the cast, with a favorable audience reaction and financial success. Interlocutor J Frederic Bross led the show with feature comedians Otie Weber and Ned Pullen and a lineup of end men and circle members.
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J. Fred Bross
Otie Weber
Ned Pullen
Bones
Frank Conner
Charles McCluary
Jambos
William Brayton
Charles Herman
L. M. Haver
Joseph Mullen
George Hansen
Frank Seidler
H. Jenks
Robert Clark
Fred Keck
H. H. Young
L. Kurth
P. Christensen
First Application Darkens the Hale Hair Remedy Ad
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to restore youthful color quickly with a nightly application and a morning result. It claims dandruff removal, scalp cleansing, hair growth promotion, and safe, versatile use with a money-back guarantee from druggists. H. W. Taggart 537 Commercial Street endorses the product.
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Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Com'l St
Musterole: a fast relief for neuralgia and aches
Musterole promises quick relief for neuralgia and various ailments with a mustard oil salve. The ad claims it eases chest congestion, sore throat, headache, rheumatism, lumbago, and sprains without blistering, available in 25c and 50c jars. Sold by druggists. order by mail if needed from The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Webster
Wabater
Webster Chemical Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Musterole
Musteroli
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
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Mgr
Tel
Bull
M’cleary
Sam H. Pinkerton
Cartice Dros. Co
MR. C. B. Callahan
Curtice Brothers
Waterloo Ice Cream CO
J. H. Tisor
Wellington Street
Bank Transfer CO
G. E. Borce Optometrist 202 Syndicate
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenus West
Stroebel Music House
East Fifth Street
NEW York Floral Co
Phono
Sycamore Street
Islantl, Bk
Tion
Sam Frock
Boston Nationals
Baltimore
China
Tom Edison
United States
Yellowstone Park
Fred Merkle
Bazeman
New York Giants
Falmself
Fred
McGraw
Iowa University
ALL Nature
Milo
Coosebone
Parkhurst
Snider
Foote
Hicks
Ellsa
Wwaterloo
Dave Altizer
Minneapolis
Reds
Dave
Cantillon
Indianapolis
Otto Pfeiffer
Traverse City
Mich
Ty Cobb
Carl Morris
Jim Stewart
Carlyle Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Harry Davis
The
Naps
Davis
Loveland Farmer
H. Daringer
Battling Nelson
I. C
Council
Weston Washington
Webster's
Twinplex
E Twinplex Sales
St. Loos, Me
Huineles
C. M. Berkley How. CO
W. A. Covell & Son
Wangler Brothers
U. G. Kramer
Euralgia
Sarah Brooks
Newmansville, Pac
Watlerioo
Wilbert Shailenberger
Oakwood Brvd
Logan Waterloo
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