Neal Allison to Box Noye in Des Moines Sparring Tour
Waterloo lightweight Neal Allison heads to Des Moines for an exhibition and potential match with Johnny Noye after recent talks and a provisional contract. Noye beat Ever Hammer last Friday before a large Des Moines crowd, boosting hopes for a major showdown if the two meet here.
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Neal Alison
Waterloo
Johnny Noye
Tommy Ryan
Des Moines
Alison
Ryan
Noyo
Ever Hammar
Noye
Allison
Ever Hammer
Chicago
Schaver
Joucheson
Mike McNulty
Johnny Trile
Lloyd Huntley
Farmer
Bill Mettison
Business Men's Athletic Club
Witney
Frankie Whitney
Cedar Rapids
Schattz
Spider Kurth
Sill
Solly
Ace
Unclear baseball incident with erratic batted ball and crowd reaction
A chaotic field scene unfolds as a misplayed pitch and a line drive strike a player while a spectator recalls a dramatic hit. The sequence includes a hard-hit ball defying the crowd, a player swinging after the incident, and a disputed call over whether the ball was foul.
Myre Beats Hill Twice In Flying Fall Wrestling
Charles City wrestler Myre of Forest City won two straight falls from George Hill of Waterloo last night in Waterloo. Referee Regan allowed flying falls, a contested ruling that Hill called for a rematch with a $300 side bet and all door receipts if Regan is not referee. The match lasted 19 and 21 minutes with two flying falls stated, shaping plans for a possible return bout in Waterloo.
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Charles City
Helmer Myre
Forest City
George Hill
Waterloo
Neferes
Pat Regan
Myre
Hill
Regan
Flying Talls
Wilt
George Witchcork
PacKey M FarLane Leads City League
Packey M Farlane leads the City League as Frank Irothers shows the way in the season opener. The report highlights early standings and individual performances shaping the race for the title.
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Packey M’farlane
Frank Irothers
Boxing results and schedule notes from Peoria Pittsburgh Philadelphia New Orleans
Chicago boxers Herman Pekin Burns and Bloom Caponi results noted with draws and a 1 round draw. Lew Tendler defeated Frankie Caliahon in six rounds in Philadelphia. Harry Greb defeated Augie Ratner in 20 rounds at New Orleans. Pete Herman bantam title claimant cancels Feb 4 Orleans bout with Johnny Ertie. Grand American Handicap dates set for Aug 5 to 9 in Chicago. Ragnar Omtvedt ski record at Cary slide practice reaches 170 feet surpassing 165 feet.
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Chicago
Wid Herman
Pekin
Bobby Burns
Peoria
Frankie Bloom
Tony Caponi
Eddie McAndrews
Jack Perry
Pittsburgh
Lew Tendler
Frankie Caliahon
Philadelphia
Harry Greb
Augie Ratner
New Orleans
Pete Herman
Johnny Ertie
Interstate Trapshooting Association
Fulton Defeat by Miske Stirs Heavyweight Talk
Four months ago Grover Cleveland Alexander was ready to fight. Now he’s upset at being classed one. Ned Egan plans for the season from St. Paul. Fred Fulton fails against Billy Miske in St. Paul, Miske using inside clinches to counter Fulton’s reach. The piece argues a Willard fight is best with a line up of top heavyweights in one ring to decide the champion.
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Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alexander
Becaus
Slory
Ned Egan
St. Paul
Agason
Egan
Fulton
Fred Fulton
Billy Miske
Willard Stock
Miske
Fred
Willard
Morris
Moran
Dempsey
Earl Caddock Trains for World Championship Match
Des Moines January 22 Earl Caddock of Anita Iowa trains for the world heavyweight wrestling title bout against Wladek Zbyszko of New York in Des Moines The Iowa grappler, in good condition, plans daily workouts with soldiers to boost his strength for the match in town.
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Des Moines
Ain't It a Grand and Glorious Feelin
A garbled fragment hints at a cultural or entertainment note with incomplete phrasing about a grand feeling and a named figure. The readable portions suggest a retrospective or promotional line possibly referencing a song or stage era, but specific names, dates, or events are unclear.
Private Caddock Provides Wrestling Instruction at Cantonment
Private Caddock in the headquarters troops not only trains for himself but offers valuable instruction to men who will wrestle Camp Function representatives in Kansas City on Saturday.
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Cantonment
Caddock
Kansas City
Musser Signs to Pitch for Sox
Chicago January 22 Clarence Rowland White Sox manager not worried about 1918 pitching stall. He expects a strong staff to defend pennant and world series title. While at Excelsior Springs he studied the dope book and hints at adding major league star Paul Musser from the Western League to the spring Mineral Wells training trip.
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Chicago
Clarence Rowland
White Sox
Giants
Excelsior Springs
Mineral Wells
Paul Musser
Baseball Scouts to Be Out of Luck
Baseball scouts face layoffs next season if minor leagues cut contracts. Club owners say none of the major leagues renewed scout deals. some holdover contracts exist. Potential savings could reach about 100000 dollars for the two leagues. Plus an ad note about Laxative Bromo Quinine and E W Grove signature on the box.
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Ely
Altho
Chicago
Tan
E. W. Grove
Things Theatrical Here at Home
The Wa terloo theatre will host Fair and Warmer with a capable cast after its New York success as audiences north and south demand more. The Patriotic line continues with The Hidden Hand serial at Majestic starring Doris Kenyon and Sheldon Lewis among others. Mrs. Vernon Castle returns with The Mark of Cain at Palace, Antonio Moreno as lead, plus Stella Maris at Plaza with Mary Pickford in dual roles. Crystal presents The Fringe of Society with Milton Sills, and The Sting of Victory at Princess with Henry B. Walthall in a double role.
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Avery Hopwood
New York
Eltinge Theatre
Waterloo Theatre
Pathe
Majestic Theatre
Arthur B. Reeve
Craig Kennedy
Doris Kenyon
Sheldon Lewis
Mahlon Hamilton
Arline Pretty
Miss Kenyon
Alice Brady
Shelton Lewis
America
Iron Claw
Hidden Hand
Olga Petrova
Marguerite Clark
Ethel Barrymore
Gail Kane
Douglas Fairbanks
Bartholomas
Miss Well
Antonio Moreno
Mrs. Castle
Mark of Cain
Palace Theatre
Mary Pickford
Stella Maris
the Plaza
Unity Blake
Duckling
Blaka
Stella
Maris
Henry B. Walthall
Antoinette Walker
David Warfield
Mr. Walthall
Seven Players Involved In Yankeees Browns Deal
In St Louis on January 22 Eddie Plank and Derrill Pratt were traded from St Louis to the New York Americans for five players and cash. St Louis received Pitchers Shocker and Cullop Catcher Nanamaker and Infielders Maisel and Gedon plus an undisclosed cash payment.
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St. Louis
Eddie Plank
Derrill Pratt
New York Americans
St. Louis Americans Today
New York
Shocker
Cullop
Nanamaker
Maisel
Gedon
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