Langford to Fight Lang Abroad in Boxing Tour
Sam Langford, the colored heavyweight from Boston, plans to join the American boxing colony in England to face THE Lang, the Australian champion, before the Lyndon Hughes era in London on February 15. Langford will meet several other heavyweights abroad as experts see him as a clear favorite. McIntosh seeks Ad Kaufman to travel and fight Langford, reviving past negotiations that stalled for unknown reasons.
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Sam Langford
England
Aboad
Lang
Tsingh Afe
Intosh
Lodnow
Kangford
McIntosh
Ad Kaufman
Langford
Kaufman
Jack Johnson
MclIntosh
Basketball Good for the Sport Future
The article notes rapid growth and popularity of basketball across American cities. It discusses the need for unified rules, the spread of leagues and schools, and the aim to keep the sport clean and fair. It highlights high school and college play and the potential for nationwide league development.
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Walses City
Tan
Wintersport
Maes
Bas Poerre
Manual
Central
Westport
Kansas City
Kay
Thomases
Uut
Rheumatism Cure by Blood Purification Claims
An article touts a blood purification remedy as the only cure for rheumatism, arguing that uric acid poisons in the blood cause pain and inflammation. It warns against local treatments and promises lasting relief after cleansing the blood and removing impurities, with a free book and advice offered by the Sweet Specific Co. of Atlanta.
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Atlante
Mary C. Abbott
Wolfeboro
N. H
Faley
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Grounders and wrestling talk mix with team tryouts
Fans debate wrestling fate as Gotch seeks one more title before retirement. Manager Boyle shown as best poised to join the league plans with two pitchers and an infielder for the trial season. Piles cure claim appears as an unrelated ad offering 6 to 14 day relief with money back guarantee.
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Reader
Boyle
Waterloo Demolished by Charles City in Bowling Meet
In Waterloo last night the local bowling team lost to Charles City by 165 pins after a rough evening of splits. Waterloo’s Paul topped the squad with one over 200 game while the rest trailed, and scores for Waterloo fell behind as Charles City posted consistent totals led by Jackey Kuhloes and Maush. The event featured high totals and a notable vaudeville show at the Crystal Theatre.
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Waterloo
Charles City
Roosters
Paul
Jackman
Manahl
Stoke
Jiackey
Kuhloes
Maush
Lindstrand
Gotch Returns to Boost Wrestling in Kansas City
The Kansas City Star reports Frante Goteh's return energizes wrestling. He plans a first finish match against Henry Ordemann, with potential bouts against Mahmout or Hackenschmidt as a path to the title. Goteh and the champion discuss dates and who will meet whom to settle the championship.
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Kansas City
Frante Goteh
Francis
Iowa
Goteh
Henry Ordemann
America
Hoa
Mahmout
Hackengchinkl
Hackenschmidt
Iotch
Mahimout
Lion
Blackenschmidt
Marquard Will Get Another Chance With Nationals
The New York Nationals will train with fourteen pitchers at Marlin Texas in spring. McGraw plans to rely on seven veterans and seven newcomers including Math ewson Drucke and Crandall. He seeks one or two new stars to bolster the staff while contending with questions about Wiltse Ames and Raymond.
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New York Nationals
Marlin
Texas
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Drucke
Crandall
McGraw
Wiltse
Ames
Raymond
Marquard
Hoosier
Rudolph
Toronto
Hendricks
Vreeland
Mich
Shonts
Dallas
Jenkins
Pekin
III
Tesreau
Shreveport
Nagle
Elmira
Hustenhaven
Burling ton names new manager for Central league team
Fulton Missouri January 24 Dieck Rohn former Fulton graduate and pennant winner take charge of Burlington Iowa based team in Central association. Rohn brings prior success with Sedalia Western association with top finishes and title runs. Hayden and Rol in own Burlington and Joplin franchises and Hayden will manage Joplin.
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Fulton, Mo
Bdieck
Rohn
Fulton Lots
Burlington
Rolin
T. C. Hayden
Webb City
Joplin
Hayden
Ohn
Sedalia
Peoria, III
Atlanta
St. Louis Browns
Earl Hamilton
Howard Gregory
Mark Hall
Hall
Tallas
St. Joseph
Vancouver
Galveston
Nashville
Dubuque Ten Club Plan Sparks Southern-Biased Debate
Dubuque Times Journal reports on a proposed ten club league to resolve the Three-I muddle. Northern bosses may demand Cedar Rapids instead of Decatur, risking a Chicago meeting fight. Local fans fear Waterloo and Dubuque could be expelled if Decatur joins.
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Dubuque
Waterloo
Goats
Dubnaue
Attorney Denies HI Confession Shakeup in Danville Vote Probe
Danville Kentucky January 24 Vermillion county opens inquiry into alleged vote buying with grand jury testimony from reporter Frankenberger and Indianapolis colleague G A Marlin. City Attorney Frank W Jones allegedly admitted buying votes while denials from Jones and Sheriff Shepard cited. Former judge Murray Clark and election official W C Brown also appeared before the panel.
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Danville
Vermillion County
R. H. Frankenberger
Commercial News
Grand Jury
Frank W. Jones
Jones
Frankenberger
John T. Shepard
G. A. Marlin
Indianapolis
H. M. Martin
Martin
Murray Clark
W. C. Brown
Real Estate Transfers in La Porte City Cedar Falls Waterloo
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds with buyers and amounts. W. M. Haven transfers to Baker for two lots in Day's addition La Porte City. Wood to Mary Finch et al for parts of lots in Overman's Cedar Falls. Wessling to Daniel Wessling for land in 13-89-14. Wild Ext. to Gertrude Wartman for lot in Normal addition Cedar Falls. Wilson to Hans Lauritzen in Original Plat Cedar Falls. Jenks to Harry Dunlap for part of lot in Rainbow’s plat Waterloo. United States to Truman Ran.
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W. M. Haven
B. Baker
Day
la Porte City
A. Wood
Mary Finch
Overman
Cedar Tails
D. R. Wessling
Daniel Wessling
Charles J. Wild
Gertrude Wartman
Normal
Cedar Falls
George F. Wilson
Hans Lauritzen
F. Willis Jenks
Harry O. Dunlap
Auditor Rainbow
West Side
Waterloo
United States
Truman C. Ran
Kidney Pinte Promises Cure With Free Sample Druggist
An advertisement touts Dr Derby's Kidney Pinte as a new treatment for kidney and bladder troubles. It urges readers to test the method before paying and notes a free sample package from the local druggist.
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Derby
Derby Medicine Co
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Waterloo property transfers and theater ride offer
Michael N Trainor transfers land to Charles Trainor in Leavitt Johnson Miller addition Waterloo for 1. John D Liffren transfers land to Waterloo Lumber Co. in East Waterloo for 2. Amanda Behrens to W H Brown in Lane Fowler addition Waterloo for 31. R B Montague transfers Waterloo property to A W Bundy Crystal Theatre and Rock Island offers a free ride to Six.
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Qall
Michael N. Trainor
Charles
Trainor
Leavitt
Johnson & Miller
Waterloo
John D. Liffring
Waterloo Lumber Go
East Waterloo
Amanda EB. Behrens
W. H. Brown
Lane & Fowler's Aid
Montague
A. W. Bundy
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