Reagan Allison Showdown Headlines Waterloo Tonight
Neal Allison and Jimmy Reagan prepare for a 16 round headline bout at the Waterloo theatre with both men confident. The card includes Kid Schultz versus Kid Lavigne in eight rounds and Spider Eurth versus Young Corbett in six. Reagan predicts victory in seven rounds while Allison touts speed and cunning as keys to beating the slugger.
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Kid Schultz
Kid Lavigne
Spider Eurth
Young Corbett
Jimmy Reagan
Neal Allison
Waterloo Theatre
Reagan
Allison
Altho
Stanley Kelchell
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Kid Schaltz
Spider Earth
Scrapper Figures In Cincinnati Meets Allison Decision
Tener has decided to retain his post after a recent Cincinnati meeting. Chicago court suit names Jess Willard as defendant for 25000 in a case brought by W. J. Dowd, ex-wild west show employee, alleging rough exhibition injuries. Powell eyes a comeback with St. Louis clubs as baseball draft thins rosters. Ned Egan receives inquiries from old diamond figures seeking Milwaukee jobs. Hendricks heads to St Louis Cardinals as McGill seeks Larry Lajoie for first base and manager role. Ad for Margarine ends page.
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Jess Willard
Circuit Court of
Chicago
W. J. Dowd
Willard
Dowd
Steve Savage
Savage
Tie
Jack Powell
St. Louis Browns
Amos Rusie
Hans Wagner
Willie Keeler
St. Louis
Powell
Tarry Latote
Jack Hendricks
St. Louis Cardinals
James McGill
Indianapolis
Larry Lajoie
Wartime spirit in football and baseball legends noted
An old newspaper fragment discusses trapshooting growth with 4600 clubs led by Pennsylvania, football at Princeton wartime service, and Connie Mack's decline after breaking up a famed lineup. It notes players serving or in war efforts, the season's unusually hard yet clean play, and speculates on Mack’s management. It also mentions Bert Baston and others awaiting chances to strike at the Hindenburg line. John K Tener to stay NL president for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hober” Baker
Princetons University
Baker
Bert Baston
Eddie Mahan
Charles Brickley
Pudge” Wyman
Hindenburg Line
Vyell
West High Faces Iowa Falls On Friday Night
West High basketball, missing Warner, prepares for a tough Cedar Valley league clash with strong Iowa Falls here Friday. Coach John Barnes hopes Herb Matthews may join to help fill Warner’s center spot while Nigg’s loss sapped West’s offense. West aims to rebound after defeats at Reinbeck and Marion and tighten practice for the consequential matchup and other Friday night games.
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Warner
Iowa Falls
John Barnes
West High
Herb Matthews
Matthews
Nigg
West
Barnes
Marion
Reinbeck
Marlow
Towa Falls
Lowa Falls
Cedar Falls
Independence
Manchester
Bowling Classic Will Be Bigger Than Ever Bowling Classic
Cincinnati Jan 15 President Wilson urged athletes to stay with sports and bowlers are heeding with a record entry for the American Bowling congress tournament in Cincinnati from February 16 to March 10. Entries come from many cities and new participants include Dallas Sioux Falls and Clarksburg plus hopeful entries from others.
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Cincinnati
Wilson
American Bowling Congress
A. B.C
Dallas
Tex
Sioux Falls
S. D
Clarksburg
W. Va
Boxing Flashes: Draws and Decisions Across Cities
Ted Lewis and Soldier Bartfield battled to a twelve round draw in Columbus. Johnny Dundee won a decision over Pat Moran in a twenty rounder in New Orleans. Patsy Cline and Johnny Tilt drew in six lightweight rounds at Philadelphia. Harry Greh stopped Battling Kopin in one round at Cheri Jo, La. Matt Brock outpointed Babe Piscalo in Cleveland. War tax committee to meet in Washington January 10 to discuss baseball taxes with the IRS commissioner.
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Chicago
Ted Lewis
Bartfield
Columbus
Jounny Dundee
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Trish Patsy Cline
Johnny Tilt
Philadelphia
Harry Greh
Battling Kopin
Chrr Jeroi
Matt Brock
Babe Piscalo
Cleveland
War Tax
Washington
Internal Revenue War
Des Moines Secures Big Title Wrestling Match
Des Moines lands a world title wrestling match between Earl Caddock of Anita Iowa and Wladek Zbyszko of New York set for February 8. The bout for the American and world titles will be finish to finish two out of three falls in a catch as catch can style. Oscar Thorson announced arrangements after negotiations with Gene Melady and Jack Curley, with a record guarantee and expense money making the offer the largest for any such bout in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Earl Caddock
Anita
Wladek Zbyszko
New York
Oscar Thoryon
Thorson
Gene Melady
Caddock
Jack Curley
Zbyszko
Omaha
Nebraska
Camp Dodge
Curley
Huntley Fights in Des Moines Friday
Waterloo welterweight Lloyd Huntley travels to Des Moines for a Friday prelim to the Noye-Hammier bout staged by Tommy Ryan. He meets Camp Dodge welterweight Roach in a promising matchup, with Huntley viewed as a rising talent after his New Year’s Day outpointing by Farmer Hill Mattison.
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Lloyd Huntley
Waterloo
Des Moines
Tommy Ryan
Hunt
Roach
Camp Dodge
Fluntley
Farmer Hill Mattison
Sherman T. Mears
Arthur Dalle
Warrensburg
Louisiana
Harriet Ranney
Riceville
Real ZSTATH transfers in Black Hawk County deeds
Real estate transfers across Cedar Falls and Waterloo listed by Black Hawk County Abstract Co and others. Entries include Bessie Ward. C F Banks. Kenwood Park Waterloo. Riverview Add. Rose Hill Add. Grand View Place Waterloo. Orig Rast Waterloo. Conger Park Add. Amounts noted include 300.00 and 620.90 with various parcel descriptions. Also a brief unrelated editorial blurb and a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet about gasoline conservation.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Black Hawk Co
Bessie Ward
Tondro
Pray & Boone's Plat
Cedar Falls
Blair
C. F. Banks
Maple Leaf
Waterloo
W. J. Burbank
Fred
Pettit
Et al
Kenwood Park
D. B. Henderson
T. c. Elston, Jr
Riverview
W. H. Nelson
Arthur C. Cols
Grand View Place
G. H. Jameson
D. Ne
Rose Hill
American Trust & Savings Bank
John C. Ehrig
SEY
Nely
Orig
Waterloo Iennie
Ricker
Gertrude M. van Arsdol
Conger Park
Add
Frances Hemsworth
Horace Moore Havner
Rainbow
West Side
La Porte City News and Notes Highlights Weather and Local Events
The Saturday storm disrupted trade and traffic with impassable country roads and drifts. Churches paused services for fuel conservation while the coal supply remains steady. Local clubs held meetings, refereed basketball games, and an exhibition drill drew praise. Notable visits, enlistment hopes, and social events populated the weekend, with several residents traveling or attending faraway weddings and surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Porte City
la Porte City Building & Loan Association
W. P. Mayes
C. A. Brust
J. W.lehman
HL. C. Goodwin
W. H. Bahr
H. HB. Lizer
Roy E. Ashley
W. M. Blough
Maurice Thompson
Jefferson Barracks
Home Guards
Harlan King
Cedar Rapids
Mr. King
Joe Kegan
State Teachers College
Thomas Kegan
Great Lakes
Navy
W. Mowbray
Andrew Mowbray
Toledo
Curtis Mawhr
Joy Dexter
Croom
Thomas Mowbray
Waterton
A. ¥. Moore
Waterloo
Velvet Joe's Almanac Brings Wartime News and Tips
The 1918 Velvet Joe's Almanac is promoted as packed with wartime information. It covers income tax, auto laws, Red Cross funds, Navy equipment, and military life, with philosophy and poetry. Available free by mail from 4241 Folsom Ave, St. Louis, with friends’ names to share. Laxative Bromo Quinine price rise noted for context.
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Velvet Joe
Iowa
Red Cross
United States Navy
Joe
Velvet Jace
The
Times
Folsom Avenue
J. Louis
Congress Seeks 155 Million Emergency War Appropriation
Washington January 15 supplemental war appropriations total 155 million dollars with 150 million designated for barracks and quarters. The request outlines funding to expand military housing and related facilities as part of wartime measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Waterloo Lady Buys Liberty Bonds for Operation Money
A Waterloo woman says she saved money for gallstone surgery advised by her physician. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy she can buy Liberty Bonds instead. She describes years of colic and bloating and endorses the product as harmless, with a money back guarantee at Sievers Drug Store and Hansen and Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mayr
Wangier Bros
Sievers Drug Store
Hansen and Hansen
Itching Torture Remedy Zemo Offered by E. W. Rose Co
A Cleveland firm promotes Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid that stops itching and clears skin. Advertised benefits include relief from acne eczema pimples and rashes with overnight improvements, priced 35 cents or one dollar for a larger bottle.
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E. W Rose Co
Cleveland
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Sime Ching Ayrue
George Wear
Caiep
Cee
Bath
Scrapper
Tener
Ned Egan
Milwaukee
American Association
Ned
Egan
Mike Flannagan
Peter Brausen
Gieno Cameron
George LeBeau
Jets
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Princeton University
Connie Mack
Mack
Collins
Barry
McInnis
Bush
Strunk
Schang
Severn
John K. Tener
National League
Ranrat
Marion Tae
Palle
DE Moines
Huntley
Zstath
Birmingham Age-Herald
Mr. Glithery
la Porte City
the Times
BY Geo. McManus
International News Se
Minis
G. C. Kennedy
Marsh-Place Building
Chas
Franklin Bennett
Black Hawk National Bank
Clement
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