Offer rumored for Rogers Hornsby shocks baseball finance
Reports claim the St. Louis Nationals offered $200,000 and four players for Rogers Hornsby, the league champion batsman. Branch Rickey, managing Cardinals, is in Houston with other officials unable to confirm. Hornsby prefers to stay in St. Louis as contract talks swirl amid high market figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Orange
Tex
Branch Rickey
Ue St. Louis Nationsis
Rogers Hornsby
Rickey
the Pier
St. Louis
Basebal Finance
St. Louis Nationals
Branch Ricker
Cardinals
Houston
Sam Breedon
Bradentown
Fla
Six Club League Talk Targets Waterloo as Possible Member
The article discusses forming a six city baseball league within roughly 74 miles, with Waterloo among potential members. Cedar Rapids stuck to the Three-Eye League for another year while plans consider Marshaltown Dubuque Waterloo Quincy Burlington Hannibal. A Burlington meeting is set with reps from the proposed cities and J J Isaacson says the Municipal Amateur Baseball Association will buy one city’s franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Frank Bosle
George F. Oshio
Council Bluffs
Burlington
J. J. Isaacson
Municipal Amateur Baseball Association
Omaha
Hawkeyes rout Coe as 33 to 5 scoreline stands
Iowa defeats Coe 33 to 5 in Iowa City extending its home win streak to 61 by dominating play led by Shimek who scored 19 with six baskets and seven free throws. Coe could manage only a single field goal as Iowa reserves added earned points while Coe struggled with accuracy and pace in the opening league matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Coe
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Shimek
Olé Gold
Hawekeye
Frohwein
Smith
Lohman
Posthma
Ehremek
Jones
Kaufman
Eerie
Tin
Detine
Frohwet Smith
Ennesman
McFarlane
Liddle
Doolittle
Heages
Dartmouth
Parrot Talk and Propaganda in Public Discourse
A fragmented column discusses propaganda and free speech as safety valves, noting misrepresentation and deception harm discourse. It compares the value of measured rhetoric to sensational chatter, referencing public figures and media while stressing honest communication over manipulation.
Two Boxing Champs Eye Weight Classes and Titles
Benny Leonard and Joe Lynch look to move beyond their current divisions this year. Leonard may challenge welter titleholder Jack Britton while Lynch targets the featherweight field, with talks of Lynch meeting Johnny Kilbane for the throne if Kilbane steps down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry 1. Farrell
New York
Jang
Benny Leonard
Joe Lynch
Penny
Jack Britton
Leonard
Joe Welling
Joe Linch
Pete Herman
Joe
Ban on Freak Deliveries Spurs Hitting Rise in 1920
New York January 7. The baseball ban on freak deliveries last winter spurred a surge in hitting across major and minor leagues. 42 players hit .300 or better in the American League, 20 in the National League, with notable records by George Sisler and Rogers Hornsby. Opinions differ on causes, from emery and shine balls to a generally livelier ball and weakened pitching due to ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Heydler
National League
Watc
George Sisler
St. Jouis Browns
Tr. .Cobb
Rogers Hornsby
Heinie Zimmerman
St. Louis
Hugh Duffy
Heydler
Reapy Kauff
Id Walsh
Caddock to Wrestle Lewis at Madison Square Garden
Bar1 Cad dock, former heavyweight champ from Walnut la, will challenge Ed Stranler Lewis for the title in a one fall match at Madison Square Garden New York on January 24. Gene Melady of Omaha, Caddock’s manager, says a contract is signed and a $10060 guarantee is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Barl Caddock
Walnut la
Stransler) Lewis
Madison Square Garden
New York
Gene Melady
Caddock
Feragy
Comiskey Unable to Buy Star Players
The Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey returns from a hunting trip and says the team cannot buy or trade for road players. He admits no trading material remains and expresses optimism about the lineup without added star players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comiskey
Chicago
Charles Comisk
Waite Sox
Mrese
Ibuy
Kilbane Targeted by Local Featherweight Hopeful Frush
Johnny Kilbane may keep the featherweight crown only if he meets local challenger Danny Frush, whose manager said Frush is pressing the title bid. The exchange comes as Frush pursues a shot at Kilbane in the featherweight division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Johnny Kilbane
Danny Frush
Cleveland
Frush
Perry Denial of Ineligibility for Iowa Teachers Five
Cedar Falls Jan 7 Coach Ivan Doseff denied the charge that Perry Iowa State Teachers College center is ineligible. He cited a missing academic record as the sole reason for the rumor. Doseff noted Perry may not be ruled out until records are verified and hinted Milo Hurschbarger may fill in. The season opens Jan 19 at Lenox College with Cedar Falls while Cornell College may visit Jan 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Ra Perry
Iowa State Teachers’ Fire
Ivan Doseff
Waterloo Evening Courier
Perry
Coach Dose
Doseff
Milo Hurschbarger
Thero
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Cedar Falls
Dose
Cornell College
Iowa
J .Doseff
Pinkey Mitchell to Meet Willie Jackson Tonight
New York on January 7 Pinkey Mitchell Milwaukee lightweight and brother of Ritchie Mitchell will make his eastern debut in a 15 round bout with Willie Jackson tonight in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkey Mitchell
Willie Jackson
Associated Press
New York
Milwaukee
Ritchie Mitchell
Hoppe Finds Less Practice Improves Championship Play
Billiards master Willie Hoppe says short practice runs boost form. He notes too much practice dulls the mind and drains interest, while a lighter routine keeps him sharp for matches against Edouard Horeshman. Hoppe plans four hours daily, down from eight, aiming for peak readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoppe
Willie
Edouard Horesman
Hoppe
Franklin
Dempsey to Box Unknown on January 26 in Milwaukee
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will box six rounds at Milwaukee near Portland Oregon on January 26. The opponent is not yet chosen, per Frank Kendall of the Milwaukee boxing commission who relayed word from Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Trass
Portland
Ore
Jack
Dempsey
Milwaukee
Here
Frank Kendall
Milwaukee Boxing Commission
Jack Kearns
Dempser
Denver and Chicago to Meet in 1921 Football
Chicago and Denver will play a intersectional football game in Chicago on October 29, 1921, announced by University of Chicago coach Alonzo Stagg. The schedule for the preceding Saturday lists Chicago at Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Chicago
Associated Press Chicago
Jean
University of Chicago
University of Denver
Alonzo Stagg
Princeton
Upper Iowa Five-Game Schedule Set For Season
Payette Jan 7 Five games listed for Upper Iowa's basketball season with a new gym to be ready to host a longer schedule. If completed after the holidays, a heavy February and March slate is planned and a high school invitational may occur in March. Coach Dorman and college authorities pushed work with extra carpenters. Peacock's schedule: Feb 18 State Teachers Fayette, Feb 21 Columbia Dubuque, Feb 26 Columbia Fayette, March 4 Luther Fayette, March 15 Luther Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Upper Iowa
Wille
Dorman
Fayette
Columbia
Dubuque
Luther
Denoneh
Andy Smith Survives California Coaching Storm
New York dispatch notes that despite strong anti Smith sentiment on the West Coast, California publicly backed Andy Smith with a three year contract at a higher salary after a season that defied critics. The piece recalls Smith’s early doubts and his role in teaching American football to players with rugby backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andy Smith
University of California
California
Ohio State
Gilmour Dobie
iTugo Bezdek
Smith
Pennsylvania
Dobie
Iowa to Add Full Time Trainer and Track Coach
Iowa City January report states the University of Iowa will add a full time trainer and a full time track coach to the athletics staff. The moves follow Jack Watson’s resignation as trainer and track coach, with Watson leaving for Dartmouth. Applications poured in as the board previews staffing to handle rising participation and injuries across major and minor sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Jack Watson
Watson
Dartmouth
Jesse Hawley
Iowa
Athletic Board
Towa
Hawkeye
Mason City Wrestler Faces Masked Marvel Rumor
Helmer Myre, claimant of the world light heavy title, travels to Albert Lea to wrestle a masked light heavyweight from the east whose manager says he has hidden his face for 11 months and 41 wins in 41 starts. Mason City promoter M Wayden hopes for terms with Clarence Eklund for a winter match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Helmer Myre
Myre
Albert Lea
Ager
Maron City
Clarence Eklund
Wyoming
M. Wayden
French and British Experts Favor Georges Carpentier Fight Odds
British and French experts express strong belief in Georges Carpentier advancing to the world heavyweight title. They set varied odds against Jack Dempsey, with France rating Carpentier favored and Britain skeptical of Dempsey’s chances. The piece highlights cross channel views and sentiment toward American heavies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges
Four Big Football Games at Polo Grounds Scheduled
Four important football games are scheduled for the Polo Grounds next fall. Notre Dame, champions of the west, will meet Rutgers on election day. Dartmouth faces Pennsylvania on November 12 and Syracuse follows. The Army-Navy game ends the collegiate season in the big baseball Tor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Grounds
United Press
New York
Notre Dame
West
Rutgers
Dartmouth
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Army
Ray Lamb Elected Captain of Coe Freshman Team
Cedar Rapids Jan 7 Ray Lamb of Boone has been elected captain of the Coe College freshman basketball squad. Lamb played for the Boone high school championship quint last year and earned a spot on the all state prep school team. He is listed as a back guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids. In
Ray Lamb
Boone
Coe
Lamb
Boone High School
Vinton Approves 345000 Bond Plan For Water Light System
Vinton Iowa residents vote to authorize bonds totaling 345010 to upgrade the city waterworks and electric light system amid strong turnout and support including women voters. John H. Cushing dies at 54 after short kidney illness in Vinton. Conrad Kling undergoes hernia operation, now serious with risk of pneumonia. D Clemmons very ill, confined home, mentally unstable, Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Jan
Counc cl
John H. Cushing
Mr. Cushing
Missouri
Conrad Kling
Clemons
Local social notes from area residents
Dewar of Dewar Jan and Joe Holdiman with children visited relatives at Delwelltt last week. Thomas Cunningham shipped a carload of fat hogs to Waterloo the previous week from his farm. Cap Schmitt returned from a two week visit with friends in Carroll County. O W Mollert started ice production but mild weather halted it. John Hayes of Dunkerton spent several days here with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewar
Jan
Joe Holdiman
Delweltt
Cunningham
Waterloo
Cap Schmitt
Car
Detroit
Mich
Henrard Beecher
Beecher
Edmonson
Sarah
Rose
Ward
Washington
Chicago Best Bet in Big Ten Basketball
Northwestern defeats Wisconsin 13 to 12 in a rough season opener. Chicago leads Big Ten chatter with a strong defense against Princeton and a favorable early schedule. Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue and Ohio State shown as contenders with varied resumes and rough upcoming tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Jan. T
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Stich
Althou
Melanweh
Missouri
Big Ten
Illinois
Millikin
Nebraska
Chicago
Princeton
T Maroon
Dlinois
Carney
Mee
Pennsylvania
Hawkeyes
Ilinds
Minnesota
Purdue
Butler
Iowa
Kaut J ™Mann
Cornell
Coe
Schedale
Tiineis
Miinesota
Vila Gold
Indiana
Gophers
Michigan
Arntsen
Oss
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Hornsby
Louis Cuilinale
Breeden
The
Central A. A
Norman Ross
Illinois A. C
Harry Hebner
Iinois Athletic Elubd
Chicago A. A
Arope
Feng
Bai
Amy Fer Ehitens
Evermuuel
Lake Qat
Ihicas Daily
New York Times
Ruth
Chio
Pasadena
Lynch
Bank Iam ¢Hamp
Lewis
Gotham Garden
Kilbane
International News Service
George McManus
Annie
Goog
Ash
Intl FeAture Service. Inc
Coody
Eomnrht Ss
Oays
Cosch Doseff
Na Ishua
St. Paul
Minn
Everett McGown
Norval Baptist
Bathgate
N.D
Chip-Downey
Meveland, O
George Chip
Bryan Downey
Masked Marvel
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Picadilly
Tex O'Rourke
International Sporting Club
Europe
England
France
O'Rourke
Carpentier
Bill Brennan
Frank Moran
Joe Beckett
Moran
Beckett
London
Bobby Wells
Wilson
Beckett-Moran
Y. Dempsey
Brennan
Fulton
Coe Quintet
Maroons
Evanston
Northwest
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan
Fru
Black Hawk County
E_ Ray
Jonn W. Kepus
J. BR
S. Cameron
Stus H
Casebeer
WL K.tetler
Hummel’s Tion
Eorge KE
S. Walker
Chas. E. Sindlinger
Arry Hummel
WK Hostetler
Gatlowar
G. Hummel
Dod
Percy R. Wwood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Tows Bours
DR. Waterbury
Edwin T. Jaynes
Frankl St
Automobile Electrical Repair Shop
J. C. Enudsen
W. 6Th St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!