Brown Beats Moha In Slugging Show At Lakeside
In Jiacine Wisconsin on January 23 George Krookone Brown defeated Halcott in a wild windup. Brown led after four rounds, edged for six and claimed the sixth, yet the margin looked small and officials hinted at a possible draw. The bout featured heavy trading and wild swings with Moha absorbing much punishment.
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Jiacine
Wis
George “Krookone
Brown
Halcott
Lakeside Agepa
Kaye
Milan
Mota
Moka
Nat Brown
Heath
Sila
Moha
Bob
Baseball Fans Reject Strike Talk Across The Nation
New York readers express disdain for a potential baseball players strike, noting high salaries and limited hours. Fans argue union action would breed uncompetitive baseball, urging club owners to retain control and fearing diminished rivalries and public support. The piece questions the impact of players joining the American Federation of Labor and envisions a future with strong union influence.
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New York
Willie
American Federation of Labor
Nlargers
McGraw
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyns
Giants
Robins
Lowe
Players’ Union
East High Five Loses Three Men
East High Five suffers losses as Captain Jim O Connor Dave Segar and McCord exit for the rest of the season after exams reveal failed passes. Coach Jack Skein faces a major reorganization on the eve of key games.
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East High Five
East High
Tws
Jim O'Connor
Dave Segar
McCord
Jack Skein
Deafness Cure Claim Prompts Medical Promises
Fragmented OCR text hints at an advertised cure claim for deafness. Names, contacts, and a vendor reference appear in a dated medical sales style. Details are unclear but suggest a patent remedy offered by an entity resembling Cheney & Co with a selling point tied to hearing improvement.
Pick Thomas Elected Captain For West High Eleven
West high school voted star back field man Dillon Pick Thomas captain of the 1917 football squad at a banquet, over Gordon Vaughan who would have led last season. Thomas, with nine votes to Vaughan's eight, is praised as a top ground gainer and a sure line plunger. Seventeen alumni attended, with eight 1916 team members receiving sweaters and several others earning emblems. Several players, including Miller and Vaughan, face graduation, while McGuire and Dar may return for positions if in school. Toasts followed the ceremony with remarks from Wallace, Miller, Whittle, Schultz, and Buechle.
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Dillon
Gordon
Vaughan
Bob Nauman
Goh Miller
Thomas
Schultz
Buechle
Manning
Holder
Miler
R. Miler
Hetts
G. Miller
Matthews
Cols
Parr
Barron
Ose
Bob Miller
R. Miller
Ir. Vaughan
West High
Eleble
Micky” McGuire
Militia
Dar
Eume
West
Rose and Black
S. W. Wallace
Lewis Miller
Glen Whittle
Central Iowa Checker Tournament Set for February Dates
Marshalltown hosts the Central Iowa checker tournament on Thursday and Friday February 2 and 3 open to any player in the state. A challenge has been issued to the current state champion in Sioux City. Ted W. Carl of Marshalltown has seven entries in the Central Iowa event.
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Marshalltown
Central Iowa
Ten Clubs Join Bowling League in Waterloo Iowa
Ten teams joined the Commercial Bowling League at White Side alleys, with G. O. Sherman promoting prizes for team and individual champions. The league, formed to unite less skilled bowlers of Waterloo, will open the following Monday with a 10 team slate including Repass Auto, Citizens Gas, Overland Hanson, Town Dairy, Waterloo Engraving, Times Tribune, Courier-Reporter, M. C. A., Black Hawk Building, and others.
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Conmereral Bowling League
White Side
G. OH. Sherman
Samoa
By. J. Hanson
Repass Auto
Citizens Gas
Overland- Hanson
Town Dairy
Waterloo Engraving
Times Tribune
Courier-Reporter
Black Hawk
Commercial Bowling League
Waterloo
Towa
Commercial League
Waterton
The
Busl- Rees
League
Drake Defeats Simpson In Nail Biting Rally
Des Moines Jan 23 Drake basketball team rallied in the second half to erase Simpson college’s lead and win 19 to 17. Hawley’s nine free throws on thirteen tries powered the Bulldogs as they relied on accuracy at the line, with only six field goals for Drake compared to seven by Simpson.
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DRAKE
Simpson
Des Moines
Simpson College
Methodists
Hawley
Bulldogs
Iseven
Indianola Collegians
Dysart Wins 24-19 Over Urbana in Home Victory
Dysart defeats Urbana high 24 to 19 at Urbane marking their ninth straight win. Star Dengler injured early with a foot problem and had to retire after a few minutes. Urbana visits Dysart next Friday for another meeting.
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Dysart
Urbana High
Urbane
Dengler
la Porte City
Urbana
Dysert
Barnes
Freathrow
Sawyer
Dlanes
Riddlenbarger
Hecht
McQuilkin
Old Catchers in Demand for Coaching Young Players
Veterans find secure roles as managers and coaches for rising pitchers. Four current NL managers and several AL leaders were former catchers. George Gibson could be a key aide to John McGraw, as catchers gain deep insight into batters and pitchers, shaping future stars.
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Red Sox
Carrigan
Robins
Wilbert Robinson
Moran
Stallings
Mitchell
Caonte Mack
Fohl
Robinson
Giants
Brooklyn
McGraw
Robbie
Altho
George Gibson
Marin
Gibson
Gopher Five Beats Illini In Big Nine Game 2011
Minneapolis Jan 23 The University of Minnesota defeated the University of Illinois 20 to 11 in a conference basketball game. Dr Shallenberger specialist in chronic nervous diseases Waterloo Hotel Fils February 10 208th visit advertisement.
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Gopher Five
Illini
Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
University of Ilinois
Shallenberger
Waterloo
Fils
Du Buque College Quintet Upset St Louis In OT Hopes
Dubuque January report says the Purple and Gold surged late to beat St Louis University, boosting chances in Hawke Conference and Western Catholic Colleges titles. Star guard Ryan shined at forward, captain Dorais’ system showcased, marking a strong late season rise for the Dubuque squad.
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Dubuque
Dubuqque College Quintent
Hawke
Western Catholic Colleges
St. Louis University
Missourians
Dorais
St. Louis
Purple and Gold
Ryan
Grinnell fans hopeful after Carleton win ahead of Iowa clash
Grinnell Iowa January 23 Grinnell basketball fans revived hopes after defeating Carleton last Friday and preparing for a next Saturday game at Iowa City. Augustine unavailable left a thorn, Bagge substitution steadied the lineup, Bannick leads Iowa, Swan and Norris face a tough guard duel, Grinnell aims to rebound with a week of practice.
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Grinnell
Carleton
Iowa
Iowa City
Grinnellians
Carney
State University
Augustine
Bagge
University
Bannick
Scarlet Five
Swan
Norris
Cleveland Team Ready for Gong First Base Uncertainty
Cleveland, O., Jan 23. Indians plan regular lineup for 1917 with Gandil or Gutsto at first base. Gandil, top fielding last season, may start despite batting under his usual mark. Gutsto may win, with Kavanagh and Howard also potential first basemen as reserves. Wambsganss fixed at second. Harris pending performance in New Orleans.
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Cleveland, O
Althe
Cleveland
Dunn
Fohks
Chic Gandil
Louis Gutsto
Ganadil
Gandil
Gulsto
Ivan
Howard
Marty Kavannagh
Ray Miller
Joe Harris
Mister Wht
Chapman and Turner Lead Indians Outfield Decisions
Chapman is short and Terry Turner third. outfield will be Graney Speaker and Roth. Extra gardeners undecided. Allison Lohr on roster but may not stick. Marty Kavanagh Jos Harris could be used. O Neill will backstop with Billings and Daly as aids. DeBerry possible as a strong catcher option.
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Graney
Speaker
Roth
Allison
Lohr
Marty
Kavanagh
Jos Harris
Steve O'Neil
Josh Billings
Tom Daly
DeBerry
New Orleans
Stop Exile of Belgians Appeals to Kaiser
London January Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state, informs Cardinal Mercier the pope has pleaded with Germany to end deportations of Belgians. He asserts the pope will do all in his power to hasten their return to mourning families.
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London
Gasparri
Ietter
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Scott's Emulsion Expert on Colds Boosts Strength
An advertisement argues that colds signal weakness and warns against weakening treatments. It praises Scott's Emulsion for enriching the blood and boosting throat and chest strength, urging readers to try Scott's and refuse substitutes. Bloomfield, W. J.
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Scott
Scott &Howne
Bloomfield
W. J
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