Cornell Wrestler Named Captain and Olympic Hopeful
Mount Vernon Iowa June 13 Still another honor came for Kenneth Truckenmiller when Cornell wrestler was elected captain of the Purple wrestling team next year He has wrestled two years for Cornell and this year earned the distinction as the only Iowa grappler to make the Olympic team bound for Paris He left for New York Thursday and expects to learn from the Olympic committee next week The team will train nearly a month before selecting two men per class to face foreign wrestlers and the top performer will represent the United States He laments losing his coach Polly Wallace but credits his trainer with shaping his record as he has lost only one match in his career.
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Paris
Slig
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J Truckenmiller
New York
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Olympic Committee
United States
Polly” Wallace
Yanks and Red Sox Hold Even as Cubs Close Gap
Weather hampered Boston and New York wins kept pace with the Cubs who closed within a game of the Giants. Rain halted several key games including Chicago’s clash with Cincinnati, while Washington and St. Louis were delayed. Thurston earned his ninth win as the White Sox beat Philadelphia and kept the pennant race tight.
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Hard for the Arrap in Fine Condition After Two Weeks Rest
A sports note reports the Arrap returning to action in strong form following two weeks of rest. The team appeared sharp in drills and readiness for upcoming competitions after the break.
Schoendorf Confident Ahead of Blue Bout in St Paul
Promoter John Goss frames a 10 round main event at the baseball park featuring Jack Schoendorf and Karl Blue with Schoendorf confident he can outbox the hammering slugger. Referee Alex Fidler and weigh‑ins reported both fighters in prime condition as Archie Amons faces Archie Arons in the undercard windup.
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Jack Schoendorf
Milwaukee
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Manu
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Cline
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Paul
Schoendort
John Goss
Horseshoe Pitching Tournament At Iowa State Fair
Des Moines reports Iowa’s champion horseshoe pitcher will win 150 dollars in cash along with a gord medal and a silver trophy for the state tournament at the Iowa State fair. Top 15 finishers share 325 dollars in prizes from 25 to 100. Open to any resident of Iowa. Event runs August 23 for three days at the fair.
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Davenport Cyclist First in Trials for Olympic Squad
Davenport Iowa June 12 Victor Hopkins won a sweeping victory in the second elimination trial at Paterson N J to pick the finals for the Olympic Games. Hopkins rode 116 miles in 6 09 21 to beat a field of more than 40 top amateur cyclists from across the United States, riding for the Davenport Cycle Club.
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Eyelist lineup sails with American Olympic team
Worth Mitten of Davenport anchors a diverse eyelists group including Hopkins Davenport Widkel Fenn East Orange Ignatina Jonkowski Buffalo John Bout eault St Louis and Guy Hentschel Chicago. They join the American Olympic team aboard the steamer America departing June 16 for the competition.
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Ignatina
Jonkowski
Buffalo
John Bouteault
St. Louis
Guy Hentschel
Chicago
National Guard Enlists 15 at Lincoln Park Tent
Fifteen Ga National Guard recruits have been enrolled at a guard tent set up in Lincoln Park. The drive will end this weekend. Charles Dawson and Wing, noncommissioned officers in charge, conduct daily demonstrations of rifle, pistol and automatic rifle use. With the new recruits the infantry company stands at 72 men. Officials hope to obtain six more before the drive ends to discharge members who have moved away.
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Oelwein to Host Fort Dodge in Sunday Baseball Encounter
Oelwein and Fort Dodge battle Sunday afternoon in Ta. Port Dodge. The Oelwein nine carries a strong record and aims for another win as the home club continues training for a close, exciting contest.
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Soldier Dispersed Attacks After Remedy Claims
An old advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderfil Remedy as curing chronic stomach ailments and morphine injections, claiming the user was discharged to artillery in perfect health by government physicians. It asserts the prep clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and ends inflammation, offering refunds if unsatisfied.
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Dr Thacher Liver and Blood Syrup Ad
A local merchant credits Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup with curing his tired nervous condition believed caused by poisoned food. The remedy allegedly tones the liver and system, with a satisfaction guaranteed offer and sales in Waterloo N Y Ta Porte City and by local stores.
Theatrical lineup at Palace and Crystal theatres
The Palace presents Stolen Scorote-levinige cuminiogs and The Moral Sinner with Maryhilbin in a drama of love and crime featuring Wallkieon Myers and Edwards Teivis. The Crystal debuts The Moral Sinner as a suspenseful production with dramatic twists and strong performances. A Boy of Flanders concludes its run with only two days left today and tomorrow.
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Wong
Jne
Crystal Theatra
Flanders
Strand to Host Double Feature With Wallett Program
A fragmented theater page notes Wallett's double program at the Strand featuring films and stage acts. The listing mentions a three day run through Sunday, a variety of titles, and performances by actors including a noted performer in a comedy set.
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