Boxers Plan July 4 Dempsey Carpentier Fight Date
In Los Angeles and Paris discussions focus on July 4 for the Dempsey Carpentier bout. Carpentier accepts Coffroth offer with a 60 40 purse split, limit of 16 rounds, and potential moving picture revenue. Fox offers 650,000 but no agreement yet.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tia Juana
Mexico
Dempsey-Carpentier
Jack Kearns
Associated Press
Georges Carpentier
Coffrath
Kearns
Dempsey
Coffroth
Carpentiers
Descamps
O. K
Carpentier
Wstban
Cantu
California
Georges
Paris
Jack Dempsey
James Coffroth
Wes
Fox
New York
James Coffrath
William Fox
Cedar Rapids and Waterloo to clash in Legion Friday eve
The Waterloo American Legion Basket Tossers meet Cedar Rapids A L team at East High Gym tomorrow evening. Cedar Rapids players are largely college and high school athletes, promising a tough battle, while Waterloo trains nightly at the YMCA and enters in top shape. Tickets available in advance at the M CLA desk.
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Waterloo
American Legion
Cedar Rapids A. L
East High Gymnasiium
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo A. L
Davenport
Davenport Legion
Comiskey and O Keefe Meet in Ring Tonight
Tommy Comiskey of St Paul and J Dennis O Keefe of Chicago collide in a 10 round bout at Rock Island drawing over four thousand fans. The rivals, well known in Waterloo, previously met here last July with O Keefe winning a decision and Comiskey earning a draw on Labor Day.
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Tommy Comiskey
St. Paul
Dennis O'Keefe
Chicago
Rock Island
Waterloo
O'Keefe
Navy
Rostan
Great Lakes Star
Comiskey
Sever
Minnesota Has Much Track Talent For 1918 Varsity
Minneapolis January 3 Track team practice will begin at the University of Minnesota by January 15. Coach Len Frank is optimistic with a wealth of material for dual meets and the conference schedule. Key sprinters include Arnold Oss, B F Johnson, and Dick Fisher. Holt is also a strong sprinter. distance men, jumpers, and weight-event candidates are present. The article notes a wealth of track depth and upcoming weight-event development. A separate note: Chicago January 7 The women’s western golf championship awarded to Oak Park Country Club. tournament to be held the week of August 23.
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Parke Davis
Princeton
Dle
Middlewest
Far West
Glen Warner
Pittsburgh
Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
Len Frank
Frank
Arnold Oss
B. F. Johnson
Dick Fisher
Johnson
Fisher
John Holt
Chicago
Oak Park Country Club
Waterloo baseball hopes fade in Koeneke remarks
John Koeneke, ex Waterloo Baseball Club president, has moved to Cedar Rapids and opened a Craner Motor Car headquarters while suggesting Waterloo baseball next season is unlikely. He notes Waterloo lacks a ball park and fans reluctant to fund one, signaling Cedar Rapids readiness for a bid in the Three I league.
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Cedar Rapids
Jun
J. ©. Koeneke
Waterloo Baseball Club
Cra~mer Motor Car Company
Central Association
Burg
Waterloo
Keeneke
Koeneke
Waterton
West High Defeats Orange Township 36 to 27
West High basketball quintet topped Orange Township last evening on M. C. A. floor, 36 to 27. Banton led West High with six field baskets while Glotfelty stood out for Orange, and Haselman added five from the field. The game opened with a strong start and remained close, with West High taking the lead in the first half and holding it through to the finish.
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West High
Orange Township
Banton
Glotfelty
Orange
Haselman
West Hish
Allan
Rts Haselman
Hitchins
Teonard
Arange—Myers
Noher
Felty
Miler
Moff
Athletic Club Opens With Members Only Smoker
The Business Men's Athletic Club, led by manager Neal Allison, will open January 30 with a members only smoker. The Amory quarters are set, showers repaired, gym gear installed, and an entertaining opening night planned with Lloyd Wintley and Johnson staging exhibition rounds. Membership drive intensifies as athletic amusements for the city are expanded.
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Business Men’s Athletic Club
Neal Allison
Amory
Lloyd Wintley
Johnson
Allison
Neal
Wilde to Meet Asher Tonight in St Louis Fight
Billy Wilde the flyweight champion faces Johnny Asher bantamweight champion in a no decision bout in St Louis. Wilde carries a $6000 guarantee while Asher earns 15 percent of receipts. Weigh-ins list Wilde around 104 pounds, Asher about 145, with Wilde threatening to withdraw if Asher weighs over 116.
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Associated Press
St. Luouis
Jan
Billy Wilde
Johnny
Babe" Asher
A. FB. F
Wilde
Asher
Uncle Harrys Talks on Australia for Young Readers
Uncle Harry explains Australia to Joe and Helen in a Q A style. He notes Australia’s size, six states, major cities, and strong industries like wool, cattle, and mining. He compares Australians and New Zealanders to American troops and hints at closer ties with the United States postwar.
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Australia
Uncle Harry
Joe
Africa
France
New Zealand
Europe
Helen
United States
Germany
Canada
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Southern Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adeaide
Perth
San Francisco
Quele Harry
Great Britain
Japan
SPORT FLASHES. Waddock and Herman win in city reports
In Boston Earl Waddock defeated Cyclone Burns in two falls. In New Orleans Pete Herman knocked out Johnny Ritchie in the eighth round of a scheduled ten round no decision bout. Chicago Marin Prestina beat Henry Ordeman in two straight falls. Kenosha Bill Brennan outpointed Bartley Madden in a ten round no decision contest. St Louis Koob and Wayne Wright traded to Louisville for Dixie Davis per club announcement.
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Boston
Mass
Earl Waddock
Cyclone” Burns
This City
New Orleans
Pete Herman
Johnny Ritchie
Chicago
Marin Prestina
Henry Ordeman
Minneapolis
Kenosha
Wis
Bill Brennan
Bartley Madden
New York
Ernie Koob
Wayne Wright
St. Louis
Louisville American Association
Dixie Davis
Quinn
St. Louis Americans
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Pada
Legion
Minnesota
John Koeneke
Cindy Beds Sei
Cincinnati
Roy Mitchell
Cincinnati Nationals
Sacramonte Club
Puost
Ocean
MR. Gasumm
Seaver
Oksum
Business Men's Association
Toledo
Dubuc
New York Nationals
Jean Dubuc
Roger Bresnahan
Toledo Club
American Association
Bresnahan
Markie
Nelson
Carpenter
New York Americans
Pacific Ocean
Alaska
Halter
Harry
Slad
New York City
H. & D. Coal and Transfer
C. G. Howell
A. F. Decker
West Park
T & M Bootery
T&m Bootery
Iowa
Browns
the Courier
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
B. Schultz
Commercial Street
Waterloo, Iowa
Telephone
Chalmers
Harry Padden Auto Co
Sixth
Franklin Streets
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