Government seeks control of American baseball
A lobbying petition led by B. B. Johnson urges Congress to license clubs players managers and umpires and to pay league salaries. The plan limits club ownership caps uniforms and salaries and requires a three-member presidentially appointed commission to administer the law with strict penalties for violations.
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Associated Press
New York
B. B. Johnson
Congress
Cleveland
Johnson
Joseph A. Collier
United States
Washington
Fai
Sixty West High Athletes Record 1924 Season
Sixty West High athletes competed in basketball track and football from January 1 1924 to January 1 1925 under Coach Ralph Sarff. The group averaged 16.5 years old, with 11 graduates and 25 more to finish high school in June 1926.
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West High
Ralph Sarff
Town High School Athletic Association
State Association
Columbia Quint Defeats Wisconsin Mines 22–20
In Dubuque Iowa on January 15 Bernard White captain and forward led Columbia College to a 22 to 20 season opening victory over Wisconsin School of Mines. White scored five field goals and three free throws showcasing flashy floor work and accurate shooting.
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Dubuque
Bernard White
Columbia College
Wisconsin School of Mines
White
Bowling League Match Wins and Goitre Ads
Corey’s Restaurant bowling team swept Miller Construction five in Whiteside League at Whiteside alleys. Sechneck led with a 6 and Sorenson second with an unclear score. Oshun Motor Company beat Courier quint by forfeit. Local scores listed are partially unreadable with multiple names and incomplete figures. Several medical testimonials tout Dr. Shattenberger’s goitre cure, urging a visit at Hotel Russell in Waterloo on a specified date.
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Corey
Miller Construction
Whiteside
Sechneck
Sorenson
Oshun Motor Company
Courier
Miller Constructon
Schneck
Warner
Helten
Sehneck Preston
Corey— Morris Sorenson Harling - Gerry
Stainbrook Bruns
Thos, Bennett
Clarion
Shattenberger
Irvine Klinke
Fr. Dodge
Shallenberger
Phillis Kenyon
Toledo
Chicago
Russell- Laimzon
Waterloo
Signals and Plays in Basketball Tactics by Nat Holman
Nat Holman argues players should limit signals and plays to avoid overloading tactics. Focus on adapting to new situations, mastering one move, and thinking off the court to read opponents. Emphasizes intelligent maneuvering, pace changes, and passing to open teammates over exhaustive playbooks.
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Tavis
Unclear fragment hints at football play analysis
A partial sentence notes a comparison between a lad loaded with unsubstantial plays and signals, suggesting critique of the latter athlete's approach and decision making. The fragment provides no clear names, dates, or concrete events to establish a full report.
Nurmi Poised to Try Racing Schedule at Madison Square Garden
Paavo Nurmi, serene about a grueling sequence, prepares for a 3000-meter race at Madison Square Garden tonight against Ritala and Booth and plans to race again late in the week. He aims to set at least three world records and to endure a 2000-mile rail journey in 52 hours, then compete in a mile and three quarter event following a return trip.
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New York
Paava Nurmi
Finn
Nurmi
Ritala
Booth
Madison Square Garden
Ghi- Gago
Lime
Ray
Runner Arrives From New York to Compete at Fordham Gates
A sprinter was hustled to a New York train and arrived Saturday night to compete in the 2,000 meter race at Fordham gates, continuing a delayed journey to the event.
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New York
Fordham Gates
Shell Rock Quintet Beats Gates Five 21 20 In Close Game
Shell Rock Independents edge Gates Business college five 21 to 20 at the YMCA gym. Gates led 11 to 6 at halftime, Ressler of Shell Rock scored the deciding basket in the final minute. Captain Johnson led Gates with 311 points. Reed and Ressler were nuisances for Shell Rock. Gates to play Hawkeye Oil at the Y and Dunkerton next, amid a wrestling injunction case over Wayne Munn’s heavyweight title claim.
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Shell Rock Independents
Gates Business College
Ressley
Captain Johnson
Gates
Collegians
Reed
Ressler
Shell Rock
Gates College
Hawkeye Oil
Dunkerton High
Dunkerton
Cedar Falls High Meet Teachers College High Friday
Cedar Falls High School and Teachers College High meet Friday night on the Teachers College floor in the season’s first big clash. Cedar Falls appears slightly stronger per advance reports, while Teachers College High shows new material just breaking into hoop. Waterloo West’s recent improvement is noted as a contrast to the upcoming game.
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Cedar Falls
Teachers College High
Cedar Falls High School
Teachers College
Greene
Waterloo West High
Denton
Vaudeville and Pictures at Rialto Show Stars
Things theatrical praise Buffalo junior star at Rialto as a western thrill performer. The last traveling musical comedy, Fio and Lem Thompson's Funny Folks, presents musical and dramatic acts with real singers. The Woman on the Jury features a picture and dancers. Next week promises heart punch with Ike Vans and Rainbow Girl Woman on the Jury returning to Rialto.
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Vauteville and Pictures
Buffalo Bu, Jr
Rialto
Fio
Lem Thompson
Nery Ike
Reinbow
Circus Gays at Rialto Palace with Toby Tyler tale
Rialto Theatre presents Jackie Coorna in Circus Gays a timid boy joins a traveling show. Toby Tyler the star boy faces adventures as family life and mischief blend into a comic coming of age. Palace Theatre features Youdevilles and The Marriage Circle at Plaza with Du Mond siblings in recital and a joint stage program.
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Jackie Coorna
Hans
Jackie Ofhn
Torhyen
Toby Tyler
Plany the Star
Dame Fortuns
Toby
Mitagelt
Palace Theatre
the Plaza
Mizzi Stock
Ernst Lubitsch
Avery Fret
Warner Brothers
Plaza Theatre
Waterloo
Jon du Mond
Irene du Mond
Why Men Leave Home at Waterloo theatres
A review notes heart punch in the silent offering Why Men Leave Home at Waterloo theatres with Betty Mrowe confronting a lover who casts her off amid kama tactics and doom. The Borkell Players deliver aversion and vengeful comedy in Never Say Die at the Crystal, while Ferling theatre showcases a triangle plot with Douglas MacLean.
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Waterloo Theatres
Borkell Flayers
Avery Hopwood
Werkell
New York
Ferlug Theatre
Douglas MacLean
the Crystal
Douglas
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Chisago
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Kansas City
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Rialto Pturatre
Frank Mayo
Sylvia Breamer
Henry Walthall
Mary Carr
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Lew Cody
Hobart Bosworth
Roy Stewart Ford Sterling
Myrtle Stedman
Wallace Reid
Irvin Willat
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Ernest Terrence
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