Roth to Washington Roils Major League Trade Rumors
Bobby Roth, shortly traded to Washington from Boston with Shannon in exchange for Harper Foster and Menosky, faces his last big league chance in 1920 under Clarke Griffith. Griffith predicts Roth will adapt, plans a late January meeting, and notes Roth’s bat and speed as key assets despite his known grouches.
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Bobby Roth
Washington
Boston Red Sox
Shannon
Harper
Foster
Menosky
District of Columbia
Roth
Clarke Griffith
Griffith
Griff
Pneumonia Deaths Warn Against Delayed Colds
An advertisement urges prompt cold treatment with Tauber John's Medicine claiming neglect leads to pneumonia. It promotes coal buying from the car with Southern Winds and Indiana coals and provides phone contact 1953.
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Tauber John
Southern Winds
Indiana Coals
West High Falls to Cedar Falls in Tough Clash
West High basket tossers lost a close, fast game to the Cedar Falls Tigers at Cedar Falls. Final score 17 to 22 with Cedar Falls drawing nine fouls and Waterloo converts two free throws. Crowd large. guarded play noted. lineup includes Merner Hansen Shillinglaw and Waseloun with substitutes for Haselouisn and Banton. Umpire Richardson.
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West High
Cedar Falls Tigers
Cedar Falls
Wil Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Vedar Fidls
Memer
Hansen
Shillinglaw
Iterion
Danton
Anen
Waseloun
Leonard
Hiteh
McAlvin
Haselouin
Thiselman
Banton
G. Miller
Piiehims
Merner
Tio
Hanson
Huselman
Allen
McAlviny-threa
Wskete
Hine
James
T. C
Richardson
National Baseball Commission Head to Face Exacting Task
Chicago dated report says Garry Herrmann’s successor will be chosen from league committee recommendations. John A Heydler and B B Johnson travel to Louisiana to draft next season schedules. They will name a third member and expect a February 11 joint session to elect the new chairman.
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Chicago
Garry Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
John A. Heydler
National League
Heydler
B. B. Johnson
American
Jeague
Louisiana
Johnson
Comms
Veeck
Chicago Club
Baker
Philadelphia
Navin
Detroit
Ruppert
New York
Americans
Four Baseball Meetings in Chicago Set for February Week
Neydler outlines four important baseball meetings in Chicago during the second week of February. The new commission chairman will tackle the gambling evil, with Neydler and Mr. Johnson noting long struggle. The emphasis is on appointing a strong, decisive head to act against suspicious gambling activities.
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Chicago
Neydler
Johnson
Commission
Central Defeats West Junior High 17 to 10
Central school defeated West Junior High by a score of 17 to 10 at Emerson gymnasium last evening. A large crowd attended the fast paced game from the opening moments. Key players included Central forwards Haverfield and McCarty and guards Johnson and Dubbar.
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Central School
West Junior High
Emerson Gymnasium
Junior High
Hanson
Nor
Hehi
Kanney
Walters
Haverfield
McCarty
Johnson
Dubbar
O'Con- Fosnaugh
French Champion Georges Carpentier’s Physical Measurements
Measurements reveal Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight champion, aged 25, height 5 feet 9 1 4 inches, weight 180 pounds, reach 69 inches. Neck 15 1 2, chest 40 4 4, biceps 12, forearm 11, waist 29 1 2, thigh 22 1 2, calf 15 3 4 inches.
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Georges, Carpentier
Benny Leonard and Modern Champions
The piece argues where Benny Leonard stands among all time lightweight and modern champions, comparing him with Jack McAuliffe Kid Lavigne Joe Gans and Joe Williams figures. It ponders hypothetical matchups against Gans Nelson Britt and others, stressing Leonard's skill stamina and strategic superiority.
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Lee Trigelden
Jacer
Benny Leonant
Jack McAuliffe
Kid Lavigne
Kenny
McAultire
Lavigne
Uute
England
Dick Burge
Joe Walcott
Saginaw
Smith
Rubeerga
Jeho Aya
Joe Gans
Joe
Erne
Gans
Leonard
Ernc
Joe Gan
Benny Leonard
Benny
Raft
Renny Leonard
Jimmy Britt
Jimmy
Jet
Brith
Pion
Gan
Leronard
Britton
Sam Langford
Battling Nelson
Goldfield
Nev
Nelson
Gansaid
Sooma
Corbett
Britt
Wolgast
Welsh
Rutbhie
Ano Dar
Leona
Target Tips for Police Pistols and Practical Firearm Training
Advice on selecting reliable pocket arms for police work, training requirements, and safe, effective use. Emphasizes regular weapons handling, monthly ammunition changes, and practicing slow fire to achieve accurate shots at up to 60 feet. Also covers eye-dominance shooting tips and rifle cleaning rod details.
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New York City
D. L
Athens
Toner Taney
Bas Roenimena
M.D. L
Blackbur
Colorado Legion Post Brands Champion Jack Dempsey as Slacker
The Leo Leyden post of the American Legion in Denver passed a resolution branding boxer Jack Dempsey a slacker and opposing the proposed Dempsey Carpentier fight in Colorado. Copies will be sent to all posts nationwide requesting similar action.
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Colorado Legion Post
Jack Dempsey
Denver
Colo
Leo Leyden
American Legion
Colorado
United States
Orange High Trims Teachers Training In Caging Contest
Orange High School caging team defeated the Teachers Training team at Cedar Falls with a final score of 22 to 13. Orange High’s players listed include Pike Myers Glotfelty Hoff and Miller while Teachers include Starbusk and Orr.
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Orange High
Orange High School
Teachers’ Training High Representatives
Cedar Falls
Pike and Myers
Glotfelty
Hoff
Miller
Starbusk
Orr
Local lineup shifts noted in tax advisor brief
The report lists players Wards Isley and Davis and Hearst as guards with Fox substituting for Hearst and Hearst for Dayis. It mentions a tax accounting advisor and attorney referencing year round operations. Details point to a bank location at 306 hb. & J. Bank Blig.
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Wards
Isley
Center
Davis
Hearst
Fox
Dayis
Tecome
Hb. & J. Bank Blig
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MR. O Velop
Mir.wiggs
Bemnator
Red Sox
National Baseball ‘Commission
Central
ED Hughes
Newson
Chapapiont
Sanford
N.C
Phelps Glasses
Jefferson Street
Sosienaea House
Havana
Martin Bros. Co
Iowa
U. S
F. W. Midi
F. C. Platt
H. W. Wente
Warren Brown
James M. Graham Worth Hillman
George W. Huntley
TL. B. Plumb
Platt J
Tuthill
W. Wente
Trinidad
East Fifth Street
Black Hawk Tire
West Fifth Street
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