West High meets Dubuque five in key road contest
West High travels to Dubuque to face the Key City five after a hard home win over Oskaloosa. Potter led Oska with six points in farewell game. Chisholm, Haselman, Burgess, Wilcox and Morgan also starred as both teams delivered a rough, fast paced score duel.
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West High
Oskaloosa
Dubuque
Key City
Old Hoses
Sariff
Poirter
Grange
Chisholm
Haselman
Capt
Burgess
Harrington
Potter
Bob Potter
Oskarevsa
Oskies
West High Court
Minor
Wilcox
Ottumwa
All West High
Altho
Morgan
West Wigh
the_ Oskies
Yeams
Bensmiller
Hamilton
Twa
Covey
West
Mr. Potter
Hanselman
Cant
G. Bensmiller
Oakaloosa
Hasalman
Osklocen
Tramillon, Wilcox
E- J
Bensmilet A. Sneer Eresty
Bensmillet
Pinkertot
Tlamilton
Wileen
Wilenx
Pinkerton
Pinkerton Hamilton
J. Bensmilier
Slargan
G. Bensmilier
West Watie Uarrington
Nichaardson
Ymal
Absurdities and anecdotes mix in a restless column
A jittery collection of jokes and snatches covers punishments and pranks. A traveller returns and a ride invite opens a petty moral trap. A noisy theater audience and a clingy overcoat disrupts, while a doctor praises kilts and a former Kaiser vigilance fuels gossip. A petty thief and a dimwitted newsboy tale follow.
Local Waterloo Teams Enter State Bowling Tourney
Three Waterloo bowling teams have entered the Iowa state tournament at Fort Dodge from January 22 to February 7. Waterloo Alleys quint, holder of the state title, joins Bartlett-McFarlane and Hawkeye Oil in the competition. A possible fourth team may enter. Whiteside alleys and Elks entries are not confirmed.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Waterloo Alleys Quint
F. Manahl
Mike Garman
A. Manahl
EL Newman
J. Lorenz
Bartlett-McFarlane
Packey Melarlane
H. Smith
Harper
McSweeney
I. Rhode
Hawkeye Oil
Herb Claus
Dec Stainbrook
Kenny Burnham
Olds
Marsan
Whiteside Alleys
Elks
C. L. V. A. Quintet Loses Hard Game
Our Lady of Victory academy basketball team lost to St. Patrick's high school of Town City 16 to 10. St. Patrick's built a seven point first half lead, 11 to 4, before OLVA outplayed them in the second period. Sims and Brennan starred for OLVA midgets.
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Our Lady of Victory Academy
St. Patrick’s High School
Town City
Sims
Brennan
St. John's
Checkers Tourney Attracts State Experts Next Week
Checker players from across Iowa gather in Suffern building starting Tuesday for the Iowa championship tourney sponsored by the Iowa State Checker Association. About 30 are expected to compete. Waterloo Checker Club leads local arrangements with AL EL. Cihak president. State champion W F B Clevenger of Des Moines is expected to defend title.
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Iowa
Iowa State Checker Association
Suffern
W. S. Allen
Jewell
Harry D. Bruner
Des Moines
Frank McCracken
Valley Junction
Waterloo Checker Club
AL EL
Altho
Cilhak
Lou Rollinger Praised by Western Writer Ed W Smith
Los Angeles based writer Ed W. Smith praises Lou Rollinger, Chicago born fighter now competing on the Pacific coast. Smith notes Rollinger’s rapid development, desire to test top opponents, and potential to reach a high level with continued patience and hard work.
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Ed W. Smith
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago Evening American
Lou Rollinger
Waterloo
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Smith
Jack Dempsey
Falker
Onty-Seventh Street
South Park Avenue
Mimmy Smith the Big Money Man of Tenpin
Jiminy Smith, a leading figure in tenpin bowling, earns between 90 000 and 350 000 dollars yearly. He commands appearance guarantees in smaller towns and pays per show in larger cities, boasting star status comparable to Babe Ruth and Red Grange. He notes unfamiliar alleys pose a challenge, but proper lanes and well-built facilities keep him confident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Demaree
New York
Jimmy Smith
Midyaukrew
Babe Ruth
Walter
Hagen
Bill Tides
Red Grange
Flo
Fano
Staal
Wien
Little Tutors Triumph Over Cedar Falls High in 18 to 11 Victory
Cedar Falls high school fell 18 to 11 as the Little Tutors, led by stars Bergstrom Ley Orrs Gary Orr and Stout, surged ahead in the first quarter and maintained a two point edge late in the second. Guarding and team defense limited Cedar Falls to few open looks throughout the game.
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Cedar Falls
Tan
Plas
T. C. High
Bergstrom
Ley
Orville
Waterloo club lining up 600 prospects for 1926 season
Waterloo baseball pilot Lt Dixon outlines plans to recruit a large rookie and veteran roster for 1926. Signings include Spike Krueger, Leo Kaplian, Gus Grott, with others such as Clarke Hourbeck and Worthington likely returning. Dixon aims to add a veteran outfielder and catcher, pursue Harry Rigsby, Dirk Cleveland, Spot Grant, and Midge Munkeever, while predicting a hustling, competitive club for next spring.
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Dixon
Waterloo
Sioux City
Spike’ Krueger
Lan Ifielder
Rockford
Leo Kaplian
van Nuys
Cal
Wisconsin
Ed Madigan
Pete Graft
Gus Graft
Gus
Pete
Mississippi Valley
Oklaana City
Clarke
Hourbeck
House
Worthington
Flinry Rigsby
Tlarry Rigsby
Wateroo
Tlank
Dirk Cleveland
Cleveland
Marshalltown
Spot Grant
Moline
Midge Munkeever
Goats Tah
Bowling record set at Waterloo alleys by Manahl
Frank Manahl, manager of Waterloo alleys, posted a three game total of 755 with scores 4 287 and 300 the week’s best. Al Manahl led weekly high with 256. other top scores included Olds 236 Gorman 234 McFarlans 226 and Brody 244.
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Frank Manahl
Waterloo Alleys
O— al Manahl
G. Olds
Mike Gorman
Packey McFarlans
Episcopal Cagers Meet Baptists In Feature Tuesday
Episcopal cagers led by Morris and Adams face Walnut Street Baptist in a key Tuesday clash as Sunday school league action tightens the circuit standings. Christ Episcopal sits atop the Intermediate division with Walnut Street Baptist in a tight race for second as Lumsden and others post high totals at Whiteside alleys.
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Episcopal
Christ Episcopal
Walnut Street Aptist
Toj
the Baptists
Llass
Episcopalians
M. W
First Baptist
Walnut Street Baptists
Grace
M. E
Burton Avenue Baptist
Worthminster Presbyterian
St. Paul's M.E
Linden M. E
First Congregational
Westminster Presbyterian
First Evangelical
First Presbyterian
Calvary Evangelical
Central Christian
First Brethrens
First M. B
B. E
United Brethren
Walnut Street Baptist
First M. E
St. Pauls M. E
Grace M- E
Iowa wins seven intersectional contests in four years
In Iowa City on January 16, 192? special report notes that seven of eight intersectional games have been won by University of Iowa teams since 1922. Football secured four wins against national opponents while baseball claimed three. Yale was a notable 1922 foe with none of the Southwest schools beating Iowa. Gulf Coast trips saw Tulane Louisiana State and Oklahoma opponents fall to Hawkeye teams.
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Towa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Yale
Southwest
Arkansns
Oklahoma A, & M
Eetaacet Sreebets
Oklahoma
California
Indoor Golf Meet Pairings and Wrestling Tournament Details
Pairings for a midwinter indoor golf meet at Windoar links Paul Davis building will be settled Sunday. Bob Elderton says entries should be large with several flights based on qualifying scores. Two matches weekly until finals on January 24 and 31 with prizes for winners. An Iowa winter wrestling tournament follows February 19 and 20 at Iowa State, sanctioned by the state athletic association, featuring high schools across the state and a novelty prize for most holes in one within a set period.
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Windoar Links
Paul Davis
Pein
Bob Elderton
Anes
fSpecia
Elderton
Iowa State
A T. Ni Metcalf
Iowar State
Chhampions
Iowa
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Towa State College
High School Athletic Association
Ames
Nahoma Aggies
Missouri Valley
Boone
Marshall- Lown
Cherokee Anl Mason City
Fort Dodge
Carroll
Cresco
Clarion
Eldora Training School
Ottutiwa
Tilden vows to defend title until beat by challenger
New York dated report states Bill Tilden, six years atop American tennis, will not give up his world top ranking until he has been defeated. Speculation has floated he may retire to stage work, yet he remains so skilled he can still outplay rivals challenging him now.
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New York
Bill Tilden
I Ito
Jong Tilden
East High Edges Marshalltown In Narrow Thriller
East High battled Marshalltown in a close 21 to 16 game with lead changes late. Thompson and Hicker led East High, while Brown, Ennis, and Wells contributed for Marshalltown in a hard fought contest marked by cautious officiating and few free throws.
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Atha
Marshalltown High
Warely
Bremer County
Waverly
East High
Marshalltown
East Hitz
Warshalllown
Bicker
Brown
Anderson
Ennis
Defea
William
Thompson
Tommy
Hicker
Blim
Basket Snyder
Wells
East
Eicker
Rose
G. Snyder
Hale
C. Ennis
Goodrich and Seeman Slated for Milwaukee Fight
Milwaukee Wis Jan 15 Frank Mulket at Cream City G club has booked Jimmy Goodrich former world light heavyweight champion and Solly Seeman for a Jan 28 boxing bout at the Auditorium. The match promises a high interest clash in the 135 pound division with a noted grudge, Seeman claiming he was jobbed in a New York title fight while Goodrich seeks to defend Irish pride.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sociel
Frank Mulket
Cream City G
New York
Audirium
Jimmy Goodrich
Solly Seeman
Billy Bo Teldco
Prom
Gotich Smd
Seeman
New York Commission
Ughtrel Loutham
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Japan
Maggie Darlin
Maggie
George McManus
L. Dia
Kilta
Scotland
Kaiser Wilhelms
Charles
Winona
Minn
Winans
Charleston
Rudolph Peterson
Feeline
A. P
Ganna Walska
C. L. V. A. Quintet
Tate
Any
Ali
Pacific
Mimmy Smith
Tiger
Kon
Jesse Harris
Fort Stone
Collins
Tive Agen Service
Red Worthington
Virgilesa Muges Brown
Chris
Dickson
Lady Luck
Bill Keefe
Gambleom
CBS Nuesday
Hawkeye OlviMinnis Central
Wednay
Diamond Joes
Bath Packing Company
Commerwial National Bank
Postoffice
Hull-Ekfelt
Lichty & Hillman Company
Brody
Sproul
Bussler
Mvost
BE. Johnson
Worrell
Hall-Ekrtelt
Morris
Adams
Oxshin Metor Company
Corey
Bath Packing
Paleea
Viside City Teague
Whiteside
Waterloo Electric Company
Leonard Cigars
Corey's Restaurant
Rath Packers
Repass Autos
Kezar
Osun Motors
Medi Life Insurance Company
Lumsden
Whiteside Aebs
Lee Parks
Bod Gholdt
Tid
A. Murphy
Ant
J. Sweeney
E. Buchanan
G. Miller
A . McIntire
Weltzin
Brandes
Jolminsom
de Lorbe
Shostriker
Liffring
Sarset
Buchanan
Neil
Durkelberg
Tibbitts
Priedi
Kragentrink
Elks Alleys
Gilerin Tibblets
Ars
Mages
le Oshun Motors Aneere Oe
Haltekers
Renee
Hestaurant
Topnrerd Cit Poe
Cafete Eeaae
Erloo
Leetrié A
Repasss Auto
Milwaukee Figh
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