Draw in Main Event as Huntley and Mattison Tie in 10 Rounds
Lloyd Huntley and Farmer Bill Mattison battled to a ten round draw at the Business Men's Athletic club. Mattison used his 15 pound weight edge in spots while Huntley showed clever punching but failed to clinch a winner. The card also saw Lavigne vs Schultz and Kurth overpower Brooks in four rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Huntley
Farmer Bill Mattison
Business Men's Athletic Club
Huntley
Mattison
Hew
Kid Lavigne
Young Schultz
Lavigne
Spider Kurth
Young Brooks
Calwein
Kurth
Tka
Brooks
Dartling Cole
Doe Goss
Dark Plot Formed to Defeat Giants of McGraw
Report from Cincinnati dinner states three new National League managers plan coordinated opposition to John McGraw's New York Giants. Cubs Cardinals Pirates men named to field fresh, hotly opposed lineups against the Giants, with second string pitchers to be deployed against other clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants of
McGraw
Chicago
Christy Matthewson
Cincinnati
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Jack
Cardinals
Pirates
New York Giants
Alexander
Vaughn
Ames
Meadows
Cooper
Miller
MacGraw
Giants
Joe Lynch Stops Kid Williams In Philadelphia Bout
Joe Lynch knocks out former bantam champion Kid Williams in the fourth round at Philadelphia. Boxing action also notes wrestling bouts in New York with Zbyszko and Stecher seen as contenders for the world title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Lynch
Kid Williams
Philadelphia
Wladek Zbyszko
Joe Stecher
New York
Frank Goteh
Zbyszko
John Olin
Stecher
Hiarry Greb
Bridgeport
Conn
Chiago
Charles McCourt
John Moore
Pierre Maupome
John Larton
George Moore
Jos Capron
Augue Kitchefer
Ray Palmer
Charles Weinert
Tom Cowler
Boston
Bobby vLean
Fkater
Oscar Mariieson
St. Paul
Dempsey hailed as rising heavyweight hope amid boxing hype
Boxing writers in the Midwest tout Jack Dempsey as the era’s brightest heavyweight prospect, comparing him to Stanley Ketchel. They praise his weight, reach, speed, and power after a one round win, while noting past greats like Carl Morris and Jess Willard remind skeptics to temper enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmain
Missouri
Jack Dempsey
Pacific Coast
Stanley Ketcher
Fang
Mike Edo Smith
Manninen Vaughan
Ray Pearson
Ed Shuve
Dempsey
Homer Smith
Racine
Wis
Smith
Tempsey
Michigan
Fred Felton
Ed Smith
Chicago American
Stanley Ketchell
Mr. Dempsey
Carl Morris
Jess Willard
Fou Sa
Iowa Defeats Purdue In Conference Opener 4 to 19
Iowa opened its conference season with a 19 to 4 victory over Purdue. Iowa relied on speed and sharp shooting to dominate from early on, building a 12 to 10 gap by halftime. Key contributors included Von Lackum Olson and Cotter as Purdue struggled with passing and defense.
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Towa City
Iowa
Purdue University
Towa
Jana
Bowling Entries Due for International Tournament in Cincinnati
Cincinnati announces last night that all bowlers planning to enter the international tournament in the city from February 18 to March 10 must have signed up by midnight Friday February 1. Secretary Alo Langtry of the American Bowling Congress expects at least ten teams. Also, Jimmy Reagan, who fought Neal Allison here, is set to meet Jimmy Handlen in a 10 round fight at Hot Springs Arkansas on February 8 according to a card from his manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Alo Langtry
American Bowling Congress
Jimmy Reagayn
Neal Allison
Jimmy Handlen
Hot Springs
Ark
Texas Fang Will See Many Games
Chicago dispatch notes Texas will host multiple major league teams for spring training in 1918. At least seven clubs will train in Texas or visit en route to the north, with Detroit and Cleveland among participants. Training sites include Waxahachie Palestine and San Antonio with other camps in Florida Alabama and Georgia.
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Chicago
Texas
Lone Star State
North Land
New York
St. Louis
Detroit Autricans
Cleveland Americans
New Orbans
New York Nationals
Dallas
Cincinnati Nationals
Alabama
Detroit Americans
Hot Springs
Ark
Jacksonville
Fla
Miei
Navin
Jennings
Tigers
Ktunke
Hhmka
Erickson
Pacific Coast
Detroit
Hrickson
American League
Mineral Wells
Tex
St Louis
Palestine
Waxahachie
Washington
Tampa
Frs
Philadelphia
Tioston
Arn
Cleveland
New Orleans
Macon
Whitener Lesgus
Martin
San Antonio
San Antonio, Nex. Chicago, At Tasadena, Cal, Boston, At Miami, Fla
St. Petersburg
Pittsburgh
Hoover Era Spurs Fast Baseball Says White Sox Manager
Clarence Rowland, manager of the champion White Sox, predicts faster baseball as meatless days curb eating. He claims players will be 200 percent faster, attributing old sluggish conditioning to excess meat while noting he is not vegetarian but supports athletic curtailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarence Rowland
White Sox
Caddock Favored in Big Des Moines Wrestling Title Bout
Earl Caddock faces Wladek Zbyszko for the heavyweight title in Des Moines on February 8. Waterloo sends a large delegation led by Dr. F. W. Powers, with 100 fans expected ringside. Caddock, popular in Waterloo, outweighs Zbyszko by about 60 pounds and relies on speed and technique to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Caddock
Wladek Zbyszko
Des Moines
Waterloo
Dubuque
Chicago Great Western
F. W. Powers
Caddock
Anita Boy
Zbyszko
Avery
Cedar Falls West High Basketball Game Time Change
Athletic director J R Barnes reports Cedar Falls high will play West high this Saturday in the State Teachers College gymnasium. The game time was moved from night to afternoon with details to be announced. Community theatre “Green Stockings” runs Wednesday to Friday with seats on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Barnes
West High
Cedar Falls High
State Teachers’ College
Green Stockings
Redvertice
Things Theatrical Here at Home Tonight at Waterloo
Waterloos theatre hosts Wave a Heart from New York with Henry Savage and the original company. Have a Heart at the Majestic vaudeville with Cal Dean Marie Fey and a moon spectacle plus Laughing acts. Crystal presents The Warrior a dramatic comic feature with stunts and scenic effects. Palace shows Dwea Littia Imps with a family comedy plot. Plaza benefits The Spirit of 17 starring Jack Pickford for W A fund with patriotic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Savage
Liberty Theatre
New York
Waterloo Theatre
Guy Bolton
P. G. Wodehouse
Jerome Karn
Majestic
Cal Dean
Marie Fey
Creighton
Belmont
Clifton & Dale
Larpo
Benjamin
Pathe
Crystal Theatre
Skrovvgaard Violinist Delivers Good Satisfaction at First M
Violinist Axel Skovgaard and his company of musical entertainers performed in a meritorious program at First Methodist Church. The show received praise for musical skill and stage presence, contributing to a commendable community event.
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Axel Skovgaard
M. EL
Violinist Skovgaard Headlines Church Recital with Stars
A church recital featured Skovgaard with his valued violin at 13000 dollars and ensemble members Sofia Stephan la Diano Marie Kern-Mullen contralto and Alice McClung Skovgaard on piano. The event followed a school-promoted film and a promotional image from the St Louis Southwestern Railway. The audience received a longer show without charge after a crowd expected free entry. Real estate transfers listed include Galloway Investment Co transfers and Cedar Falls property deeds with several lot descriptions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skovgaard
Altho
Sofia Stephan
Sa Diano
Marie Kern-Mullen
Alice “McClung-Skovgaard
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company
Palace
W. L. Myars
Mitchell Boosts Killifer for Cubs in Alexander Draf t
Chicago Jan 30 Fred Mitchell manager of the Chicago Nationals says losing Grover Cleveland Alexander would hurt but Kil lifer behind the plate could yield the best pitching staff in the league. He lauds catchers for guiding pitchers and calls Killifer brainy and invaluable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred Mitchell
Chicago Nationals
Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Mitchell
Alex
Killifer
Alexander
Phillies
Ifer
Union League Club adopts wheatless policy and egg shampoo ban
Chicago January 30. The Union League club house committee orders a wheatless regime for all meals and will enforce federal food administration rules in eating places. The club also bans egg shampoos in its barber shop as a conservation measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
House Committee
Union League Club
Federal Food Administration
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u.Jtt
Noone
Jack Hendricks
Clarence Krowland
Middle- West
Central Association
Ford
Perdue
AGERS
Reagan
Texas Fang
Herbert Hoover
Jair Caddock
Palace Clothiers
Tibbitts
Frank Brothers
People's Clothiers
Praince Clothiare
Barker
Wee
Crow
Spee
A. Morris Wee
Hartneysne
Johnson
Tailors
Gardner
Peeseees
McParlate
Frank Bros
Istanabra
Wilson
Bodholdt
R. Morris
Arsh
Clothiers
Indard Gorman
Chapp
Tao
Prestin
Manables
B. BR
Suadll
Lam
Hilda
Majestic Theatre
Picea
Palace Theatre
Lee
Jane
Billy
Betty
Katherine
Bob
W. OA
Jack Pickford
Willis Brown
Julia Crawford Ivers
William D. Taylor
Plaza Theatre
Skrovvgaard
Douglasz
Vaughan
Tyler
Carter
Hendrix
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Galloway Investment Co
J. Burbank
Biaele 7
Westfield
Wa- Miss
Lila T Brown
Swiy
Miller's Add
Chandler
Pleasant View
Watering
Mommer
Hewitt's Add
Cedar Falls
Speers
Annie B. Tullar
Adm
Ence
Blower'y Terlao Prospect
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International News Service
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