Northeastern Iowa high school tourney attracts 31 teams
The largest high school basketball tournament in Iowa history will bring 200 players from 31 northern schools to Cedar Falls for two days of games. Marshalltown, Marion, Nashua, Cedar Falls, and Cedar Rapids area teams are among the favorites. Officials from outside the host schools will oversee all games to ensure fairness. Pairings start Friday with semis Saturday and finals Saturday night.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ Colleges
Iowa
Ames
T- Club
Rosesell
F. Glasener
New Wampton
Training High
Marshalltown
Marion
Sheffield
Cedar Palls
Nashua
Cegar Falls
Eddie Collins poised to have earned 100000 in four years
Chicago March Charles Comiskey faced local gossip over underpaying players while Eddie Collins the White Sox second baseman nears a four year total near 100000 dollars. Collins joined from Philadelphia for 40000 with a 1000 dollar signing bonus and 1000 salary annually and extra earnings from captaincy and world series shares.
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Ty Cobb
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Himnséi
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Colling
TNL
Boris
Ely Sebiue
Bute Peewee
Sing Swan Song for Joe Stecher and Gowdy Cables for Money
A column notes Joe Stecher’s decline after losses to Zbyszko and Lewis, predicting the end of his era and possible minor league future. It also reports the Boston club wired Hank Gowdy 250 for money as he serves in the army, fueling hopes for early release and season return.
Star Cubs Star Grover Alexander Seeks Return Date
St Louis report recounts Grover Alexander, star pitcher of the Cubs, writing from abroad about uncertain return timing. He describes wartime team play with the 342nd field artillery, lists teammates and positions, and expresses hope to be back before the baseball season starts.
Waterloo Bowlers Take Two Of Three From Liberty Baking
The Waterloo Gasoline Engine bowlers won two games against Liberty Baking at East Side Alleys last night. The third game saw Liberty strike back to win 138 pins and end 84 to 74. A new team will compete in the Des Moines state bowling meet this Saturday with Jake Entz leading the B M tate crew alongside Manahl King McFarlane Ff Manahl and Bartlett. Whiteside Alleys led by A B Holden Johnson prepare for the fray with Johnson Weil Anderson Armstrong and Towne. Waterloo bowlers head to Des Moines on Sunday March 9 for the state event.
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Liberty Baking Company
Liberty
Des Moines
Jake Entz
Tate
Waterloo
Manahl
King
McFarlane
Ff. Manahl
Bartlett
Whiteside
A. Bt
Hdldie) Johnson
Johnson
Weil
Anderson
Armstrong
Towne
Northwestern Defeats Chicago 18 to 13 in Conference Match
In Springfield Mass Ed Straw and Lewis led Northwestern to a 18 13 win over Chicago at basketball. The result dents Chicago’s Western Conference title hopes and shifts still to Minnesota.
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Wateroo
Manaki
Crise gAy
Smitty
Manakl
Springfield
Mass
Straw- Tifgler
Lewis
Joe Frebers
Tolaia
Tal Sidja
Wrtedt
Chicago
Northwestern Univer- Rokwarar IM Leity
Chi
Leach Released by Pirates After Short Return
Tommy Leach, longtime Pirates outfielder and 1909 champion, has been unconditionally released. The veteran, who returned to the club last season after stints in the minors and a Rochester International League managerial post, played only a few games and showed limited form. Manager Bezdek notes Leach may retire or return to the minors.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Leach
Pirates
Rochester
Former bat boy onow magnate Rowland tale in Milwaukee
The piece recounts Clarence Rowland once a bat boy in Dubuque during the 1890s now a part owner and manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. It contrasts his rise with Pongo Joe Cantillon still managing, noting Rowland’s world series triumphs and Cantillon’s long career and influence in baseball lore.
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Cantillon
Clarence Rowland
Pongo Joe
Milwaukee Brewers
Jacksonville
Aberdeen
Wash
Winnipeg
Man
Peoria
Chicago White Sox
Unomiskey
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Fellows
Clarence
Cantion
Diamond
Payer
Uminire
Toe Bast
Regina Club Seeks Cedar River Park For Spring Training
Regina club leader Pop Frank Boyle pursues Cedar River park as a pre season training site. Fans favor fixing the grounds at a small cost for three to four weeks of practice and a few Sunday games to offset expenses before the Canadian league season. If blocked, Boyle may move to Cedar Rapids for training.
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Pop
Frank Boyle
Renee
Regina
Boyle
Cedar River Park
Cedar Rapids
Leavitt & Johnson Bank Sponsors Grade School Banner
The Leavitt and Johnson National Bank will donate a red silk banner for the grade school second-place team in the YMCA basketball tournament. The banner will bear the winning school name and the event starts Saturday afternoon at the YMCA gym. Athletic director Jack Skein has fielded many inquiries as invitations go to all city grade schools.
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Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Jack Skein
Waterloo Volleyball Team Defeats Charles City Men
The Waterloo business men's volleyball team defeated Charles City in three straight games at the Y M C A gym. Charles City started strong but faded in the last two rounds, as Waterloo dominated with a fast, dazzling attack. Jack Skein, athletic director and trainer, is arranging future games with northern towns and other teams in Dubuque Fort Dodge and Mason City.
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Waterloo
Jack Skein
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Iowa Tames Ames in Big Ten race scheduling two home games
Town City Iowa March 6 The state basketball championship victory over Ames sets up the University of Iowa five for two remaining Big Ten games. They host Northwestern Saturday night and Wisconsin Monday night on their home floor.
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Town City
Ames
University of Iowa Five
Big Ten
Northwesterm
Wisconsin
Rainbow Division Appeal Calls for Early Return to U S Forces
Corp P W Guyer reports from Altenaha Germany on the Rainbow division’s war weariness and long overland trek after armistice. He urges influential figures to lobby higher authorities for their quick repatriation, noting the unit’s all American enlistment and widespread discouragement.
Diamond Glints and Baseball Plans Across Leagues
Retired Eddie Plans sells his contract to the New York Americans but returns it unsigned saying he will not return to pro baseball. Walter Mails won’t return a fastball with a set team but will play if he can choose rotations, favoring Portland or Seattle. Garry Herrnigan and Marry S’Jagee mend fences in Cincinnati with talks of player deals. Ed Appleton remains on Brooklyn’s list but may be useful if out of service. Navy discharges stall though few players remain in Daniel’s service. Brooklyn’s Ebbets campaigns for liberty bond funds and wears civilian clothing for discharged sailors. Princeton rehires Bill Clarke as coach after France. Boston and Brooklyn start season April 19. gate set for March 19 reporting. Ray Keating seeks deal with Boston Braves after permission from New York Americans. Johnson hints stricter umpire rules for 1919.
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Stecher
Joe
Zbyszko
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Pesek
Shelton
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Steat
Matt Slattery
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Somahia Bask
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Kansas City
Chuck Ward
Brokelyn
Addie Croix
Putch Netzel
Clark
Iinois University
Seld
Paul Holmer
Watters
Germany
Walter Mails
Pittsburgh
Portland
Seattle
Northwest
Ed Appleton
Manger Robinson
Navy Land
Navy Department
Mr Daniel
Goux to race in Liberty Sweepstakes at Indianapolis
Indianapolis reports Jules Goux, 1913 500 winner, will travel to America in April to drive a Peugeot in the May 31 Liberty Sweepstakes at the Hoosier oval. He aims to avenge a prior defeat by Dario Resta and recalls aiding Johnny Aitken in 1913.
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Jnd
Jules Goux
Indianapolis Speedway
America
Peugeot
Hoosier Oval
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Iack
Johnny Aitken
American Automobile Association
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France
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Rene Thomas
Tthe DeLage
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Andre
Gaux
Jules
Liberty
The Most Dangerous of All Diseases
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble signals danger to health and urges immediate action. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules imported from Holland, claiming they relieve symptoms and cleanse the body, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Haarlem
Holland
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