Hawkeye guns in high scores lead Iowa trapshooting averages
Des Moines reports 1918 Interstate Trapshooting averages list J. White of Des Moines among the top amateurs, ranking nineteenth nationally with Nichols’ William Wottleat close behind. Frank Troeh of Vancouver leads overall, while two Iowa shooters appear in the top nationwide ten and twelve Iowans exceed 90 percent. Emma Wettleaf of Nichols stands twelfth among women with 8275 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. 2. White
Schater
Iowa
Trap- Shooting Association
White
America
William Wottleat
Nichols
C. Ail Smith
Marshalltown
Marshalltown, Was Thirty- Seventh, Dr
D. Q. Storie, Jr
Chariton
Sam P. Johnson
Wettleaf Banks
Emma Wettleaf
United States
Engel Denies Dodging Preha in Iowa Championship Bout
Engel of Dubuque claims the middleweight Iowa title will be decided in Dubuque on February 11 against Sergeant Pank Preha of Camp Dodge. He says he will meet Preha at any time if 158 pounds ringside can be guaranteed and blames promoters for cancelations at Charles City and Prairie du Chien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Heinie” Engel
Iowa
Pank Preha
Camp Dodge
Engel
Kay City
Preka
Ringsice
Charles City
Prairie du Chien
Prehn
Hunters Disapprove Bird Protection Ruling Sparks Iowa Meeting
Burlington hunters protest a state game warden ruling and federalCanada migratory bird laws. at a meeting of the Iowa Fish and Game Conservation league members pledged legal defense and planned a petition to the legislature seeking repeal of quail and prairie chicken laws while opposing changes to duck laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
B.C. Hinshaw
Canada
Iowa
Iowa | Fish and Game Conservation League
Commercial Exchange
Boxing boom after war boosts top fighters to promise big year
Predictions that boxing would surge after the war are shaping up with Willard agreeing to a long rematch next summer. Promoters in Philadelphia eye a Gibbons Smith middleweight clash, while Leonard targets the Pacific coast circuit and a London bout with O Dowd. Tex Rickard foresees boxing rivaling baseball as a national sport if matches stay clean and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jesa Willard
Philadelphia
Mike Gibbons
Jeff Smith
Curcig
Pete Herman
Jimmy Wilde
Great Britain
Wilde
Leonard
Mike O'Dowd
London
Benny Leonard
Pacific Coast
Ritchie Mitchell
Middlewest
Denver
Jack Britton
Washington
Hawkeyes Map 1925 Baseball Plan for Iowa City Season
Iowa City January 31. Five conference games and two state games are planned by Director Howard Jones for the Hawkeyes. Key players return including seven from last year with Hamilton and Belding as pitchers and Capt Brown on the granted basketball squad. Infield veterans fill the lineup while catching duties remain unsettled. Several newcomers show promise and schedule details remain pending with dates for Ames Cornell and Notre Dame up in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Hawkeyes
Howard Jones
Coe College
Cornell
Ames
Hamilton
Belding
Capt. Brown
Olson
Parrott
Goodwin
Maury Kent
Wisconsin
K—Pardiue
Pardue
Kenia
Trin
Tawa
Notre Dame
Michican
Ann Arto
Hendricks Returns to Indianapolis Baseball Role
Indianapolis January 31. Jack Hendricks former manager of the St. Louis Cardinals will manage the Indianapolis American Association club this season James McGill owner of the club announced last night Hendricks said his salary would be higher than when he managed the Indianapolis club before but did not cite a figure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Indianapoli
Jack Hendri
St. Louis Cardinals
Indianapolis American Association
James CO. McGill
Hendricks
Indianapolis Eru
State Game Laws Should Conform to Federal Statutes
State sportsmen groups and fish commissions from several states urge legislatures to amend laws to align with federal regulations. Wisconsin seeks changes in administration and waterfowl rules, plus a uniform open season for rabbits. Iowa notes the quail and prairie chicken recovery under a closed season, while federal law ends hunting on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Wisconsin
Conservation Commission
Fish and Paine Commission
Wisconsin Commission
West Michigan Game and Fish Protective Association
New Jersey Fish and Game Conservation League
Lawa
Cedar Rapids to Host March High School Basketball Meet
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 31 The northeastern Iowa high school basketball championship will be decided in a two day invitation tournament at Teachers College March 7 and 8. Thirty two schools are invited including Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown with strong interest from many counties. A trophy cup awaits the winner as Cedar Falls hosts a similar event a week earlier than Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Glasener
Teachers’ College
Marshalltown
Ames
Topob
Leam
Mathewson May Manage Giants Moron to Reds
The AP reports that Christy Mathewson, longtime idol of New York baseball fans, may become Giants manager while Pat Moran allegedly signed to succeed Mathewson as Reds boss. Mathewson, serving as a U S Army captain in France, did not confirm the move, and John J. McGraw is said to be ready to relinquish control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Christy Mathewson
New York
New York Giants
Pat Moran
Mathewson
Cincinnati Reds
France
Chemical Service
United States Army
Johnson Edges Hanlon in Ten Round Waterloo Bout
Johnson shaded Hanlon in a ten round fight at the Waterloo theatre last night. Johnson landed cleaner blows and showed more willingness to mix, with the final rounds featuring exchange and late vigor. A six or seven round slate of quick exchanges preceded a closing surge, as Johnson won by superior infighting and accuracy.
Friendly Enemies at Waterloo One Night Only
The show featuring Sam Moore comes to Waterloo Theatre on Monday February 8. Moore, famed for his elastic tongue and fractured vocabulary, reveals dreams haunted by pleading words and reluctant parts of speech begging to be set right on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Moore
Waterloo Theatre
Elgin Wrestler Aims For Bout Here In Wilds Feature
A local Elgin wrestler seeks to bring a promised match with George Hill into Water city, amid claims of mounting pressure by Hill after a fatal shooting. The film Heart of the Wilds at Plaza Theatre Sunday stars Ferguson and Meighan, with Breen’s manager Chick alleging a future bout and a feud driving the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlsie ‘Ferguson
Plaza Theatre
Miss Ferguson
Gene
Mali Moore
Chick
Breen
Elgin
George Hill
Lightwu
Thomas
Ill
Stipu- Meighan
Marguson
Himout
Wounded Notre Dame Pitcher Reco vering at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis Jan 31 A former Notre Dame pitcher nicknamed Burry passed up a three year deal with the New York Giants to join army service in 1917. He was wounded in the Verdun assault, hip injuries, and is recovering at Fort Benjamin Harrison. He hopes to join the Giants in the spring. Burry served with Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves, and they led the American Expeditionary Forces battery to the 23rd infantry baseball title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
B. Barry
Notre Dame University
New York Giants
Volumn
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Here
Burry
Verdun
Giants
Hank Gowdy
Boston Braves
Gowdy
American Expeditionary Forces
23Rd Infantry
Collins Pilots Former Champ
Minneapolis promoter Mike Collins mentors Johnny Ettle in a comeback plan after previous managers and losses. The 21 year old, once with Kewpie, aims for a slow start with Johnny Ritchie in La Salle and aims to build to a bout against Ros Moore and possibly Kid Herman in Minneapolis if Ettle clears early tests.
Actor leaves studies to join Western Vaudeville circuit
Reference honors J last fall and has forsaken his studies to pursue acting. He signed contracts with the Western Vaudeville circuit and prepared a song-and-dance act, expecting to debut in Wisconsin in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ference
Wisconsin
Ab Gould Sent to New Orleans by Indians
Ab Gould a speed pitcher once star for Davenport in the Three I League has been released by Cleveland to the Pelicans of New Orleans in the Southern League. Also sent was catcher J H Deberry. The move follows strong scouting interest and Gould’s earlier success in minor circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AB Gould
New Orleans
Davenport
Cleveland
Ute Pelicans
Gould
J. H. Deberry
Hank Gowdy Offered Vaudeville Job by Boston Agents
Theaters seek Hank Gowdy for a vaudeville stint as offers flood in from Boston. Joe Di Pesa reportedly has a $1500 weekly contract ready for 30 weeks, signaling strong interest despite Gowdy still in the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Gowdy
Boston
Hank
Joe di Pesa
Gowdy
Homerun Baker Jumps Yankee Club Again
Media Pa January 31 J Frank in Baker star infielder of the New York Americans agrees to sign with the Upland club of the Delaware County league for the coming season. He telephoned from Trappe Md to confirm the deal. Baker left professional ranks in 1915 to join Upland and later moved to the Athletics before joining New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frankin Baker
New York Americans
Upland Clubs
Miller
Upland
Baker
Trappe
Philadelphia Americans
Upland Thruout
Nex
The
Athletics
New York
Pimp Simpsons and Skin Eruptions in Blood Disease Ad
A vintage theater ad promotes a film at the Crystal featuring J Warren Kerrigan and Lois Wilson amid claims of skin conditions tied to blood disease. It touts S. S. S. as a tonic to purify blood, ease symptoms, and restore vitality, urging readers to consult a medical adviser for special cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warren Kerrigan
Hampton
Crystal Theatre
Alaska
Lois Wilson
Ker
Serafitigan
Casson Ferguson
Willa
Fiam Conklin
Walter Perry
Tate
Federal Warden Holds Two In Geose Arrest Case
Federal Game Warden Harry Batmeier of St Louis arrested two men in Hayti last week with a load of Canada geese they had shot and were hiking home with when halted. They appeared before U S Commissioner Byrd, pled guilty, and were bound over to U S Court at Cape Girardeau on April 14 under $500 bonds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Harry Batmeier
St. Lewis
Hayti
U. S
Byrd
Cape Girardeau
Majestic vaudeville show stars Elks quartet and more
The Majestic hosts a Sunday vaudeville with the Elks quartet Fish Felsing Wagner and Manning as headliners. Other acts include Walter S Howe Co married sketch Merritt and Bridewell two women with Orpheum praise Miller and Rainey Love and Peanuts Tabor and Greene two colored comedians Time and Tile The Incomparable Two and Allied War Review. Proceeds on Sunday benefit Wks. tickets exchange at box office before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Majestic
Wks
Elks
Messrs Fish
Felsing
Wagner
Manning
Walter S. Howe
Edict Held Up In Hui Chase Case
New York Jan 31 No decision will be given for probably two weeks in the case of Hui Chases Cincinnati first baseman charged with bonuses last season announced by President John Heydler at the close of a five day hearing at National League headquarters No hint was dropped as to what the verdict might be Weydler said he had taken the case under advisement and intended to give it this most careful consideration The charges allege offering agreeing conspiring or attempting to cause any game to result other than on its merits and would disqualify him from any role in baseball Two lawyers acted for Chase and the league. Manager Christy Mathewson of Cincinnati now in France and pitcher Perritt of the Giants were absent but submitted affidavits accepted as evidence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hui Chas
Cincinnati
Charge Baumes
John Heydler
Weydler
The
National League
Chase
Lawiers
John C. Toole
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Club
United States Service
France
Perritt
New York. Giants
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maggie
J. P. White
Schaller
Jowans
Charles Hammel
la Porte City
Frank Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
Troeh
Harry Sorenson
Newman
Cal
O. N. Ford
San Jose
Averalas
Prank M
Varcouver
o—Curtis
Highlands
Mass
Newcomb
Charles II
Paladelphia
Johnson
Maines
Bummel
Porto City
Anderson
Til
Higgins Brook
Frazier
Wainwright
Bass
FP. J. Fincel
Dubuqus
Tex Rickard
Jess Willard
Col
James Miller
Willard
Fulton
Rickard
Joanson
Hanlon
Dulition
aSid Johnson
Dell Hanlon
Jonson
Hoth
Hanson
John
Son
Lloyd Huntly
Huntly
Spider Kurth
Joe Briggs
Frankie Whitney
Eham
Ormer
Collins Pilots
Minneapolis
Minn
Mike Collins
Johnny Noye
Johnny Ettle
Collins
Johnny
Mike McNulty
Kewpie
Tom Andrews
Milwaukee
Dick Loadman
Paddy Mullins
Brooklyn
Frankie Burns
Fred Fulton
Erile
Tohnny Ritchie
la Salle
Fen
Ros Moore
Colling
Kid
Homerun Baker
Yankee Club
S. SS. Fromm
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Motion
Nictures
Palace Theatre
Pathe
Grid Star
Eo Urbana
Jess Kirk
Patrick
University of
Concluett, Peabody4 Co
Dic
Gates
Waterloo Business College
Majestic Building
Mogdler
Fitzgeralt Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!