Mason City Boxing Sketch Pits Knipp Against Strong
Mason City readers hear bets and bravado as Joe Knipp faces Everett Strong in a Friday bout at the Armory. Promoter Bob Wagner reports strong advance interest while local writer projections mix confidence and doubt about the Welterweight matchup.
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Prizefighting in Chicago and the lawless edge of boxing
New York dispatch argues that prizefighting, long outlawed in Chicago, persisted through bribery and lax supervision. It cites multiple violent incidents tied to the sport, from murders to sabotage, claiming the business attracts thugs and bootleggers despite some honest fans.
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Heavyweight bout talks and wrestling picks across cities
Maran Georgia and Montreal news include heavyweight signing talks with Stribling and Jack Johnson passing a strict exam to meet Homer Smith of Kalamazoo. Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa wrestlers chosen for upcoming bouts amid tryouts led by Captain James. In boxing notes New York matchmaker Lew Raymond signs Wills and Firpa with backers Flaherty and Gross. Boston heat set for Shade Moo matchup as Ban Johnson eyes spring league move and Griffith may name new manager.
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Hawkeye Fuls Sowash Prude Battle Tonight in Mason City
Boxers Sowash and Prude meet for ten rounds in Mason City with past match notes on Lovie Kelly Marek and other Iowa sports items. Story covers local high school basketball, college prospects, and minor league rosters, including Marek’s last home appearance and several Cedar Rapids and Des Moines figures.
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Pirates Set to Meet Independent Five in New Hartford
Waterloo Pirates head to New Hartford to face the Independent quintet tonight. Coach Sarff says his team will practice heavy shooting drills to end slumps and spark scoring as the squad aims for a fast, high-tempo game against the strengthened Independent lineup.
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Des Moines Hosts Strangler Lewis Defends Title
Eda Strangler Lewis retained his heavyweight crown by beating Elmer Sanders in straight falls at Des Moines. First fall 42 minutes, second fall 6 minutes 7 seconds. Jake Brisaler defeated Dick Harris in semifinals, 37:20 and 15:06. Cedar Falls reports Teachers College wrestlers beat Simpson 16 to 2, only one visitor win.
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Olympiad Suars Athletes Enter Trials for Trip
Chicago January report notes looming tryouts for the American Olympic team and field meet. Illinois indoor relay carnival March 1 and Drake outdoor relays April 25 26 at Des Moines are announced with predictions of a record showing by stars. Big Ten and Missouri Valley coaches report large training squads and several outstanding athletes prepared for competition. Notable entrants include Brooker and Reinke of Michigan Ayres and Johnson of Illinois Poor of Kansas Wilson Brookins of Iowa. Drake relays in Des Moines expected to draw about 1500 athletes from over 100 institutions nationwide.
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Ranieri Signals Tough Bout with Waterloo’s Rollinger
Davenport Iowa January reports Marine Ranieri the Great Paris Montana middleweight eyes a hard defense against Lon Rollinger of Waterloo in Davenport Eagles hall Friday night. Ranieri, used to light heavyweights, expects Rollinger to use a long reach and left hook, plans to keep distance with sharp jabs while seeking inside to land powerful body and head blows.
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Muscatine Muskies Edge Fort Wayne Quintet 17 16
Muscatine Muskies defeated the Fort Wayne Knights 17 to 16 in a tense late rally. The Muskies won the opening game of the series 15 to 21, marking Fort Wayne’s second straight loss and seventh defeat in 26 games this season. The Knights had beaten Beloit and split with Canton earlier.
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