West High Triumphs Over Iowa Falls In Tense Cedar Falls Clash
West High edged Iowa Falls 22 14 at the Y M C A gym in a tight Cedar Valley league game. Pat Farr led a late surge, captain Paul Simpson added a late goal, and McAlvin held his opponent to one basket. Marion topped Cedar Falls in a separate matchup, while Cedar Falls kept pace with another win.
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Marion
Reinbeck
Rose
Diack
Lown Falls
Wilf
West
Iowa Falls
Farr
Pat Farr
McAlvin
Werner
Capt. Simpson
Black
C. Miller
Leonard
West High Yown Falls
T . Norra
J .McCrabbie
McGuire
Tray - McMasters
Simpson
Mewlin
Miller
Norton
McCrabbie
Redlasters
Tracy
Twe Aut Simpson
la Porte Cite
Miarion Teak
Sketbail Eham
Altho
Canlretet Eenre
Willard Offered 100000 To Fight Heavyweight Match
The piece notes Montara Mantequma offers Jess Willard $100,000 to fight Frank Moran Jack Dempsey or FredPal for the world heavyweight title. Willard likely agrees if his own title claim isn’t involved and if cushions are provided in the ring. It also mentions various stray editorials and musings on current events and headlines.
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Montara Mantequma
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Jack Dempsey
Fred Palin
Willard
Montana
Hawkeye Five Plays Minnesota Tonight
Determined Hawkeye five, small in size, travels to Minneapolis to face Minnesota in a Western Conference clash. The Gophers boast two strong prospects for the title. Iowa's squad hopes for less than a decisive loss. Captain Von Lackum nears full recovery from a broken foot, and Berrian returns from ankle weakness.
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Town City
Inwa
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gophers
Hawkeyres
von Lackum
South Dakota
Berrian
State Teachers dominate Dubuque college in 40 to 13 win
Cedar Falls Jan 19 State Teachers College basketball team played as a well oiled machine defeating Dubuque College 40 to 13. Captain Dickinson led the offense with eight field goals while Pinds and Meoan, Trashess, Wise, Mute Paar contributed to the victory.
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Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Dubuque College
Dubuque
Cant
Dickinson
Pinds
Waterloo High School
Meonan State
Trashess
Wise
Mute Paar
Neal Allison in Demand by Promoters Across Region
Neal Allison, Waterloo lightweight, travels to Des Moines with promoter Tommy Ryan amid talks of major bouts. Ever Hammer cited as a potential opponent. St. Paul and California matches eyed as managers push for a signed contract. Allison’s 130th bout ends with only three losses. upcoming Jan 29 card features Huntley versus Mattison in a 10 round rematch at the Business Men’s Athletic Club.
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Neal Allison
Dex Moines
Tommy Ryan
Allison
Ryan
Hammer
Des Moines
Neal
Sryan
Jinmay Reagan
Waterloo
California
Land of Sunshine and Flowers
Mike Collins
Fred Foulton
St. Paul
Altho
Safa
Reagan
Tar Henderson
Henderson
Business Men's Athletic Club
Lloyd Huntley
Farmer Bill Mattison
Roundup of boxing, billiards, and college basketball results
Fred Fulton and Billy Miske drew after 10 rounds in St Paul. Mike Parson beat Lea Johnson in LY rounds in Boston. Johnny Noyes outpointed Ver Menmmer in Des Moines over 12. Mars defeated Artie Root in Toledo. Tyrus Cobb listed in class one exemption at Augusta for dependents. Charles Otis beat Raimundo Campanioni 57 31 in billiards. Otis leads 160 93. Mike Yokel pinned Herman Koch in two straight. Joe Stecher failed to throw two opponents in 80 minutes. Paul Starpinson kept no fall. Kansas U defeated Town State 31 20. Charles City beat Mason City 48 19 in basketball. Tierbrechtsmeistr and Steinbard starred. large crowd. next at New Hampton Monday.
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Chicago
Fred Fulton
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Neysepaperman
Mike Parson
Lea Johnson
Boston
Johnny Noyes
Ver Menmmer
Des Moines
Mars
Artie Root
Toledo
Tyrus Cobb
Augusta
Charles Otis
Raimundo Canpanioni
Javana
Otis
Campanioni
Mike Yokel
Herman Koch
Chiergs
Joe Stecher
Omaha
Paul Slarpinson
Kansas University
Town State College
Lawrence
Kan
Diamond Dust: Hendricks Takes St Louis Post and Trade Talk
Jack Hendricks has moved to St Louis as manager of the Nationals and aims to secure players by Feb 1 under Rickey as he builds the team. Hornsby and Snyder may hold out. Smith seeks higher pay. Hendricks seeks a utility man. Cicotte signs with Chicago and eyes bonuses. Stengel may face draft and miss Pirates season. he began pro ball in 1910.
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Jack Hendricks
Indianapolis
American Association
St. Louis Nationals
St. Louis
Ranch Rickey
Hornsby
Snyder
Texas
Rickey
Jack Smith
Hendricks
Eddie Cicotte
Chicago Americans
Cicotte
Eddie
Morney
Boston
Detroit
Red Sox
Barry
Shore
Lewis
Shorten
Gainer
Hoblitzer
Bush
Strunk
Schang
Melanis
Chicotte
Stengel
Casey” Stengel
Kansas City
Brooklyn Nationals
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Stangel
Golf Association Elects Officers and Plans for 1918
Chicago January 19 Officers of the Western Golf association, with one exception, will be re elected at the annual meeting tonight. Charles W German of Kansas City will be elected vice president, replacing Trutin B Boyd of St. Louis who refused re election. Only one slate was presented, securing re election. Debates include replacing championship tours with patriotic events and staging an amateur championship for men over 40. Last year both amateurs and professionals drew the largest crowds in American golf history. Aviation funded entry fees and cups for the Red Cross last summer and plans may mirror last season. Lunch room open tonight first Fourth Street. Advertisements note.
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Chicago
Western Golf Association
Charles W. German
Kansas City
Trutin B. Boyd
St. Louis
Higgins
Red Cross
Figures Show American Athletes Have Improved in Recent Years
New York reports striking progress in track and field by American performers since the AAU’s founding. Records across sprints, middle distances, hurdles, walks, and field events show multiple marks lowered, with notable gains in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, the mile, and the high jump, broad jump, pole vault, and shot put while a few standouts remain unmatched since earlier eras.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Wendell Baker
Maxey Long
Ann Tommy Conneff
John Paul Jones
Norman Taber
J. L. Wiliams
R. Simpson
A. C. Kraenzlein
Cindere’ Murray
George Goulding
W. B. Page
Eddie Beeson
Mike Sweeney
George Horine
Malcolm Ford
Meyer Brimstein
Dan Ahearn
Hugh Baxter
Mark Wright
Queckhorne Heave
Matt McGrath
HM. Wenneman
Tis
Duncan
Martin Sheridan Sets Seven Consecutive Personal Bests
The report notes that Sheridan improved his throw at least seven times, each line showing him surpassing his previous mark. The sequence highlights his steady progress and peak performance trajectory during the event.
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Martin Sheridan
Packer McFarland Takes Boxing Post at Camp Zachary Taylor
Louisville reports Packer McFarland, famed Chicago pugilist, is now boxing instructor at Camp Zachary Taylor, guiding Indiana, southern Illinois and Kentucky soldiers for future clashes with Germany. He plans to move his family from Joliet, Illinois. His career highlights include a 1915 Polo Grounds bout with Mike Gibbons and a 1908 run featuring Jimmy Britt and Freddy Welsh, with a late-career shift from lightweight to welterweight.
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Louisville
Packey
Mike Gibbons
Polo Grounds
New York
McFarland
Jimmy Britt
Freddy Welsh
Packer
Gibbons
West Seconds Lose Narrowly to Orange Township Five
West high's second basketball team fell 28 to 25 at the Y M C A. The game was tight until the final minutes when long shots by Orange Township secured the victory for the rural squad.
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WEST
West High
Orange Township Five
Mattison Holds Off Hurtley In Six Round Windup
Des Moines reports a six round semi windup between Lloyd Hurtley of Waterloo and farmer Bill Mattison of Dysart. Mattison won on clean wallops as Hurtley fought well from start to finish. The bout thrilled a large crowd despite rough action and many missed blows.
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Mattison Shades
Hurtley
Des Moines
Lloyd" Hurtley
Waterloo
Farmer Bill Mattison
Dysart
Mattison
Huntley
Houl
Schauer Beats Johnson In St Paul Lightweight Bout
Foh Johnson outweighed and outpointed by Johnny Schauer in a prelim to Fulton Miske in St Paul last night. Ray Johnson of Waterloo fought hard but fell short on points in the lightweight clash.
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Ray Johnson
Waterloo
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