West Gagers Turn Game Into Rout At Y M C A
West High crushed Independence 45 to 15 at the Y M C A gym as Capt. Simpson led with seven field goals and ten points. West played a fast passing game while Independence struggled with teamwork and shooting.
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Waterloo
Independence High School
West High
Y. M. C. A. Eunasium
West
Independence
Barnes
Simpson
Paul Simpson
Paul Farr
Altho
Farr
Matthews
McAlrin
Rubin
Leonard
Hudson High
West High Independence Fair
Allen Simpson
Vi Allen Matthews
McCormick Leonard
Holman C. Atiner
Hilmer
Feld
Simpson Matthews
McAlvin
Aven
R. Allen
Mythaler
Kilmer
Rudin
Lotts
Holman
Gleasner
H.S. Basketball Tax Could Hit Games If War Tax Proves True
Reports from Waterloo and Kansas City indicate a wartime tax may be imposed on high school basketball. Kansas City authorities planned not to tax but now face a deficit and have set aside 500 dollars. Games draw crowds of thousands, making the potential tax a heavy blow to local schedules.
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Waterloo
Kansas City
Kansas Cin
Kansan City
Iasherhail
Towa Falls Clash With Marion Five In Showdown
Iowa Falls hosts Marion High School tonight in a Cedar Walker League game. Marion leads with undefeated record, while Iowa Falls aims to dent their stand. The rivalry involves top contenders including West Waterloo, with the girls team having opened the season at Sheff ield.
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Iowa Falls
Marion High School
Marion
West High of Waterloo
Sheffield
Major League Clubs Seek Fresh Start As Spring Opens
New layout of major league clubs awaits spring as rosters reshape and transfers shift balance in both leagues. White Sox and Giants considered favorites, but injuries and internal harmony will decide pennant races. Cards and Cubs clash for top NL spots while Dodgers Braves Pirates and Phillies reshape rosters in a competitive season outlook.
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New York
Epring
Gianca
Bucs
Birrier
Giants
White Sox
Harry Pulliam
Chicago
Stu Louis
Reds
Dodgers
Braves
Pirates
Cleveland
Boston
Yanks
Athletics
Browns
Brandon Bee Seeks Summer Concerts and Youth Talk
A Brandon Bee note pressures organizing a youth concert tour for the summer and hints at topics for a talk on youth safety. The piece also references a local evangelist and a reflection on communal events amid a lively town newspaper page.
Boxing Big Card Set For Waterloo Show At Club Gym
Neal Allison promotes a ten round card plus two main events at the Business Men's Athletic Club gym. Huntley vs Mattison for welterweight glory headlines a 16 round bout, with Lavigne vs Schultz for lightweights and other bouts including Goss vs Cole and Earth vs Brooks. The event opens at 6 15 with potential extra seating to accommodate the crowd.
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Waterloo
Neal Allison
Business Men's Athletic Club
Lloyd Huntley
Farmer Vil
Mattison
Farmer Bill
Huntley
Farmer
Dysart
Lavigne
Schultz
Kid Lavigne
Young Schultz
Joe Goss
Young Cole
Spider Earth
Young Brooks
Dempsey Wins First Round Knockout at Racine
Sport flashes report Jack Dempsey knocked out Homer Smith in the first round at Racine Wisconsin. George Chip outboxed Jack Dillon in Duluth Minnesota in the opinion of newspaper men. Jack Wolfe outpointed Jonny Ertle in Cleveland in 20 rounds. Alexander Weeghman reach bonus deal. Alexander to receive about 5000 dollars. Ouimet restored to amateur standing by USGA in Philadelphia. Schedule committee opens 1918 season April 15 in Pittsburgh. Several billiards results from Chicago and two collegiate notes included.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Homer Smith
Benton Harbor
Racine
Wis
George Chip
Jack Dillon
Duluth
Minon
Jack Wolfe
Jonny Ertle
Cleveland
Grover Alexander
Charles H. Weeghman
Chicago Nationals
Alexander
Francis Ouimet
United States Golf Association
Philadelphia
Naional
Pittsburgh
Robert Cannefax
Waugheal
John Lawton
John Moore
Clarence
Jackson
George Moore
Charles McCourt
Charles Morrin
Cannefaxis
Charlie Saully Oitheas
Mattie McCnne
Big Game for Red Cross Set for Waterloo
Waterlo o prepares for a high school basketball charity game between West High and Morgan Park Prep of Chicago on Feb 12 or 13. Proceeds go to the local Red Cross. armory is sought for a large crowd. Chicago team funds its trip and covers expenses, with net receipts aiding the Red Cross after costs. West High fields a strong team as Morgan Park brings veteran players.
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Waterloo
West High
Maorgan Park Preparatory School
Chicago
Red Cross Society
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Red Cross
Morgan Park
West
Farmers Mutual Telephone elects officers in La Porte City
La Porte City January meeting of Farmers Mutual Telephone company elects M C Garman as president Oscar Miles as vice president D K McQuilkin secretary George Bellinger treasurer and Jeff Elliott business manager. Night crew gain raises two staff including chief operator Ethel Thompson. Service price rises $3 yearly. Elliott travels to Waterloo for improvements. Correction issued for director name George Bellinger. Also reports on Tyceum course Rob Roy quartet attendance amid power outage.
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le Ports City
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
M. C. Garman
Oscar Miles
D. K. Mc Quilkin
George Bellinger
Jeff Elliott Formarly
J. D. Lyons
Ethel Thompson
Elliott
Waterloo
George Banger
Tyceum
Rob Roy
Porte City
George Bradford
Fatio Miller
Pedro
Frank
Miles
Hammond
Janesville
New Hartford
Waverly Outing Ends With Car Tragedy On Rail Tracks
In Waverly on Tuesday John Liettia halted his car on C G W tracks while taking ladies to a burial. An approaching train struck the car, none injured but damage done to the running board door and a passenger. Passengers named include Mrs J Thetha Mrs F Wise Mrs Dr Tyrrell and Mrs G Mirlemann. The report notes other local items on insurance plans for plate glass and community efforts to conserve food and seed corn amid broader regional news.
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Waverly
John Liettia
Horton
W. Empson
Waveri
Srhot
J. Thetha
F. Wise
Dr. Tyrrell
G. Mirlemann
J. Laner
Laner
J. H. Carstensen
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
John Carstensen
Benny Orth
W. Orth
Collins Center
Buffalo
John B. Rogers’ Producing Co
Fostoria
Child's Welfare League
Waterly Opera House
J. Gadwood
Rogers’ Company
Joe Fosselmann
Allison
Butler County
Bremer County
Sumner
Tripoli
Palace Theatre
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Washington, D. C
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Kansas
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Kan
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Flornuyn
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Crimson Wid Blue
Tage
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Tracin
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Iuntley and
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Fargo
N. D
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Benjamin Scroggins
A. S. Scroggins
Pleasant Hill Church
Spring Creek Township
Frank Hoyt
John Lehman
St Francis Hospital
Roy EB. Ashley
First National Bank
Bachelor, Maids Club
Althe
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Barmington
Minn
Walter Rowley
J W. Rowley
Merle Anderson
Somerset
RC. Taylor
Florence Real
William Grobe
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