MAGNATES SHAPE 110 GAME SCHEDULE FOR AA
Chicago January meeting looms as eight clubs draft playing charts with each owner to weigh dates. President Hickey Says plan ensures fair treatment and may push season start to May with a 140 game schedule. Training camps eyed at Milwaukee or away, with spitting ball rule to be enforced by umpires and fines for violations.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Thouine J. Hickey
Association
Hickey
Altho
Pr Hickey
A. J
Midwawkee
Lake Michigan
Peoria
Beloit
Madison
Toles
Hicker
Baseball Gossip and Navy Verse in a Turbulent Era
A jumbled critique notes talk of Bill Carrigan returning to manage the Red Sox and compares old and new baseball business practices. It mentions Weeghman and the Cubs, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and costly rosters, then praises a West High poem by William Payson Peterson about the Regular Navy Man, highlighting naval service amid war talk.
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Bill Carrigan
Hoston
Red Sox
Jeeck
Carrigan
Charles Weeghman
Chisease Cubs
Weeakman
Htornsby
Py Cobb
Tris Speaker
Kaetdle Collins
Kasting
Cubs Park
Kiddie Collins
Grover Alexander
Walter Johnson
Roger Norns
Boston Na
Radbourne
Nash
Clarkson
Kelly
Bennett
Ganzel
Browthers
the Spectator
West High
William Payson Peterson
Sterling
West
Peterson
Walt Mason
Johnson Meets Read In Waterloo Welterweight Fight
Ray Johnson, a former Waterloo hotel clerk turned rising welterweight, faces Australian veteran Jack Read in Waterloo on February 3. Johnson, managed by Mike McNulty, has won six straight knockouts in recent St Paul showings and seeks the welterweight title, aided by Neal Allison’s guidance early in his career.
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Ray Johnson
St. Paul
Jack Read
Inardon
Waterlon
Jonson
Mike McNulty
Johnny Ertl
Johnson
Dubuque
Witerloo
Waterloo
Neal Allison
Twin Cities
Ray
Altho
Johnny Schauer
Nead
Bowling Tournament Promises to Eclipse All Events of Past
Waterloo bowlers report Secretary Langtry of the American Bowling Congress has over 400 entries for the world championships to be held in Cincinnati March 16 to 10. The event is expected to be the largest in the organization’s history with heavy Chicago and Detroit participation and several distant entries. CAN THIS BE TRUE? St. Louis Jan 31 Jimmy Austin Browns third baseman signs a contract reducing salary by 2500 amid talk of a 3000 plan for the season.
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Waterloo
Langtry
American Bowling Congress
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Dayton
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Louisville
Peoria
Akron
Strat
St. Paul
Kansas
Toronto
Denver
Des Moines
Omaha
Jimmy Austin
Browns
Austin
Vaudeville and film bills thrill Majestic and Plaza
A bustling show page details Majestic Theatre vaudeville lineup led by Keno and a strong chorus, with Hazel Doots, Grace Hoey, Betty Webber among star dancers and Rosie Green noted. Slated features include The Spirit of '17 at Plaza Theatre with Jack Pickford, plus real estate transfers in Black Hawk County.
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Keno
Yar
Altho
Henry W. Savage
Harrison Garrett
Henry Antrim
Schoonmaker’s
Mrs. Schoonmaker
Cecilia Wright
Dolly Bradazon
Grace Hoey
Lizzie O'Brien
Betty Webber
Jack Pickford
Plaza Theatre
Willis Brown
Chicago Juvenile Court
Black’ Hawk County ‘Abstract Co
Osear A. Rice
Ida May Trask
NS Ft
LaPorte City
Waterloo Playford Sito. Co
Waterloo Vinfard Silo Co
Morningside
Waterloo 2
Cee. Keel
West Gagers Seek Road Tests Against Iowa Falls Cedar Falls
West High basketball travels to Town Falls Friday night and Cedar Falls Saturday for a two game acid test. Iowa Falls and Cedar Falls lead the Cedar Valley league while West and Iowa Falls chase second place. A sweep would lift West to first. losses could end title hopes. The squad in good form with Matthews at center likely, Farr and Simpson at forwards, Miller and Leonard at guards. A student contingent plans to join the trip and the Saturday game.
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West High
Town
Rose and Black
West
Iowa Falls
Cedar Falls High School
State Teachers' College
Cedar Falls
Marion
Lowa Falls
Tyre
Farr
Simpson
Wrest
Matthews
Altho McAlvin
Miller
Leonard
Town Falls
Rocels
Barnes
Billiard Tourney Victories Highlight Chicago Flash
In the American billiard players ambulance fund tournament Augie Kieckhofer defeated John Moore 50 41 Pierre Manpone beat Ray Palmer 50 42 Charles Ellis won from George Moore 50 34 and Ray Palmer beat Clarence Jackson 50 39 Ellis leads with four wins none. Packey Hommey won a decision over George Chaney in the ninth round of a 15 round bout at Baltimore.
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Chicago
American Billiard Players Ambulance Fund
Augie Kieckhofer
John Moore
Pierre Manpome
Ray Palmer
Charles Ellis
George Moore
Clarence Jackson
Ellis
Packey Hommey
George Chaney
Baltimore
Benny Kauff May Be Lost to Giants
In Pomeroy Ohio on January 31 Benny Kauff the hard hitting Giant out fielder has been placed in Class 1 under the new draft law and will likely be among the first drafted. Kauff waived exemptions in his questionnaire and is considering enlistment.
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Pomeroy
Benny Kauff
Kauff
Have a Heart Delightful Waterloo Theatre Show
Joe Keno, a new Wa terloo comedian, charmed several hundred patrons last night in Have a Heart at the Waterloo theatre. A versatile performer, he sang a little, danced a bit, and delivered lively dialogue as a elevator boy who unexpectedly handles a curious bunch.
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Joe Keno
Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre
Keno
The Builder of Bridges at Waterlgo Theatre
Ai Gorrell stars with Truman De Roame and the best cast as Waterlgo presents The Builder of Bridges Sunday evening. De Roame returns in a noted role praised by many as his best part. Due to the fuel crisis Waterloo theatres cancel matinees except Saturdays and Sundays until further notice.
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Majestic Theatre
Cal Daan
Marie Fey
Creighton
Belmont
Mudtown Firemen
Clifton
Dale
Laypo
Benjamin
Fvet
Pathe
Leglong
Italy
Manjestic
Ai Gorrell
Truman de Roame
Waterlgo
de Roame
Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo
East Waterloo Schools Supplies and War-Time Hints
Local store touts complete line of school supplies for East Waterloo students and urges starting the second semester on Feb 1. It promotes Hygenol products, theatre tickets, patent remedies, thrift tips, and home front war guidance while noting store hours and war-relatedAdvice.
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East Waterloo
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