East and West Highs Face Basketball Test Tonight
East High travels to New Hampton while West High hosts Osage in this rivalry week. Warren Crane is out with a finger injury and Eliott steps in to guard with Captain Mike Christians at the other guard spot. West High players travel to Osage this afternoon for a tune up before a Waverly game tomorrow night.
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Pioneers favored to defeat Bulldogs in cage game today
Des Moines reports a slate of college basketball tonight with Drake Grinnell at Drake Fieldhouse and Iowa State facing Kansas Aggies in Ames. Grinnell and Drake seek rebound after defeats by Washington, while ISU makes its Big Six debut under coach Lewis Menze.
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Glick McLarnin Battle In Garden Show Tonight
New York January 11 Place Glick lightweight from Williamsburg fights Jimmy McLarnin in a 10 round Madison Square Garden feature. Bout at 138 pounds for McLarnin as he no longer makes the lightweight limit. Hoosiers beat Brooklyn 38 20 to stay near Cleveland in the American Basketball League race. Blackhawks and Montreal play to a 1 1 tie as Chicago remains in a rough spot in the NHL.
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Hansen to Fight Emmet Reece in Semifinal Match
New York January 11 1942 Jules Hansen remains despondent after a knockout loss to KO Christner and has signed to meet Emmet Reece of Akron in the semifinal for the Christner Sharkey bout at Madison Square Garden on January 25.
Twelve Compete Tonight in West Declam Finals
West High holds the final home declamatory contest at 2 30 PM in West Filgh Auditorium The West High Orchestra performs beforehand Entrants include Harman Marrells Hoke Edna Carney Lyon Ziming AECL and others with pieces such as At the Grave of the Unknown Soldier and Johnny Get Ready for Combat Each act presents a different dramatic or literary selection leading to the event closing with the nursery and comedy segments
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iMthin Marrells
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Lintheat
Lyon
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Fimlth
Mona “Kargain
Harker
Elys “Dor
Johnny Geta
Mildred Foranblowm
Peete Eee
Buth &Tetzel
Rickard’s turbulent rise from Goldfield to boxing fame
Story traces Tex Rickard’s early fortunes from Alaska to Goldfield Nevada, detailing three marriages, a deadly fireproof mansion, a $35,000 dice throw, and his ascent as promoter in a volatile desert town before moving toward a broader boxing career.
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Dempsey Deflects Tex Rickard Shoes in Boxing’s Uncertain Year
New York reports a bereft boxing industry after Tex Rickard’s departure. Dempsey says he cannot fill Rickard’s shoes, while Garden officials weigh the Stribling Sharkey bout and potential shifts in management and business deals for 1929.
Boxing Draw Spurs Goldfield Bout Offer
A spectator at Madison Square Garden saw Terry McGovern and Jimmy Britt fight to a draw. On returning to Goldfield, Rickard offered $15 000 for a rematch between McGovern and Britt, with Humphreys later to become Rickard's announcer. Tomorrow’s chapter will recount how Rickard secured the Gans Nelson bout for Goldfield and began his boxing career.
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Canopy for Steps of St. Josephs Is Provided in Will
Stephen M. Murphy’s probate filing outlines a will with 35500 in cash bequests. $1000 funds a canopy for the church steps at Mulberry and Third streets. 1500 supports Our Lady Victory Academy. 31000 goes to the pastor for masses. Other bequests include Murphy relatives and nieces, with remainder shared among Murphy siblings and a nephew and nieces. Executor is J Rechtfer Ng. Care of a Calgary cemetery lot is provided.
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Marcella Murphy
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Genevieve Murpt
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Ploc. Kenwry
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Marcella
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Charles City Five Wins Hard Battle
Charles City Nighthawks beat Nashua M E church team 36 to 23 in a close contest. Visitors led 18 to 12 at halftime. Charles City rallied in the fourth quarter to narrow the gap to 24 to 23. West Union Defeats Waukon 24 to 20, completing six straight wins for the West Union boys team.
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Michigan favored to beat Iowa. Northwestern defends Murphy
Northwestern plans a six foot lineup to curb Stretch Murphy after his 26 point effort against Chicago. The Big Ten card Saturday night features Michigan at Iowa, Wisconsin at Chicago, Indiana at Minnesota, Illinois at Ohio State, with Michigan favored due to recent wins.
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Copperhead leads at West High dramatic club show
Mary Pollard and Don Hinmon star in The Copperhead at West High School auditorium under Miss Agnes Thomas, with Pollard in a dual role as Ma Shanks and Madeline King. Hinmon plays a Southern farmer dubbed copperhead. The cast includes Mary Pollard, Don Hinmon, and multiple students in supporting roles. production details appear in a public notice.
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Lynch Accuses Fuchs in Boston Bribery Case
Boston finance commission adjourned the hearing on charges City Councillor William G. Lynch sought a $65,000 bribe from Emil Fuchs, owner of the Boston Braves, to pass the Sunday sports bill. Lynch said he had proof Fuchs was a racketeer. Fuchs refutes, calling Lynch a bloody rat and attempting to ruin him.
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Waterloo Leads in Building in All Iowa Cities
Iowa Cities report shows 11 month 1928 permits total and valuation rise. Waterloo issued 1425 permits up from 1215 and improvements valued at 2 827 120 up from 2 117 170. Marshalltown posted higher improvement valuation growth. November figures show drops and Keokuk posted a big November rise. A German smoke screen concept for air raid protection is noted.
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