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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1912

Page

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Elliott Wins Second Fall But Brown Takes Main Bout

Gus Elliott of Collins grapples Carl Brown at the Waterloo theatre in a strong showing. Brown wins the main match in two straight falls, with a decisive scissors on arm hold in fourteen minutes. Elliott shows grit, later falls in thirty-six minutes and thirty seconds in a rematch.

Gus Elliott Collins Carl Brown Waterloo Elliott Brown Fred Elliott Guy Geo Bouck Elliorn Nelson Walthor Cnergy Joe Bliteh Mark Reehtfertig Pliton Eliteh Rechtfertig Elliot Eliott Waterloo Cari Next Werk Nick Collins Ghieags Colling Davenport Thompson Tri-City Bugs the Times Tomms Harry Brandell Tle Harry Red Cross

Baseball Tickets in New York State Aim at Fair Prices

A Albany dispatch notes a bill requiring all baseball tickets sold in New York to carry fixed prices, curbing resale at high marks. The measure sailed through the House with a strong show of support and moves to the Senate, aiming to abolish ticket scalpers.

Albany New York State Senate

Former Danville baseball figure declares retirement

In Chicago on Wednesday former Danville baseball manager McCarrths said he is done with the game for good though a comeback in another role is possible. He plans to stay active, teaching in the city, while a letter from Hildebrandt notes Ball in Mt. Vernon Hospital in serious condition.

Danville Daeck McCarrths Fae Chicago Hall Mack Hildebrandt Ball Mt. Vernon, O

John Paul Jones Greatest Runner Training for Olympic Tryouts

John Paul Jones of Cornell has begun training for Olympic tryouts, aiming to join the American team. The piece notes his past recovery by outdoor exercise and frames the tryout as a formality, with the team selection implied rather than stated.

New York John Paul Jones Cornell

Brooklyn club president buys new ball park in church city

Chaniel 11, Micheta, president of the Brooklyn National Baseball Club, has bought new grounds for his team in the City of Churches and plans to build a handsome home for his pets. The track may look like a foridable Juneh this season.

Chaniel Micheta Brooklyn National Baseball Club Churches

West High Beats Fast High in City Basketball Clash

West High wins 26 to 14 over Fast High in a hard fought street game at the Y gym. Whittle suffered a wall collision but returned to play. Hubbard refereed with Birch umpiring. East High led briefly at 9-1 but West widened the margin in the second half to retain the city championship.

West High School East High School West High East High Whittle Hubbard Birch of Cedar West Wight Weller Tiffany Center Shielsy Cather Tlosteniieler Simpson Kiser C Joyce Johnson Sash High East Geyer Edwarda Hanlon Federson Bodholdt Register Jones White Goodrich E. Rock Racklif Manning McElhinney Rock Rackliff Rodholdt Miss Lee Cedar Rapids High School

Jones the greatest runner in America by far

The passage lauds John Paul Jones as the country’s best ever runner, recounting his battle with consumption, his outdoor training, and his remarkable half mile relay performance in New York. It highlights his unique style, gradual improvement, and daring final sprint en route to victory over Preble and Bodley.

Jack" Denning New York City Tack” Denning Mike’ Gibbons St. Paul America John Paul Jones Jones New York Cornell Harvard Bodley Pennsylvanian Preble Tir Rodley Victory

Jones Leads With Record-Aiming Sprint Pace

Finished twenty yards ahead in about 1:57 with potential to challenge the world mark. Jones is the class of the Jet, and a famous trainer predicts world records from the half mile to five miles. The Stockholm meet looms, with others like Shepard, Lee of Boston, and Giesing on the American team.

Jones Stockholm Shepard Lee Boston Cornell Big Mercy

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad

A cold or la grippe can lead to pneumonia, with lingering coughs. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stops the cough promptly by healing the cause, soothes inflamed air passages and strengthens resistance. Keep always on hand. Refuse substitutes. H. W. Taggart.

H. W. Taggart

Rail links draw interest of business, farmers, and tourists

Oregon Washington and British Columbia attract business men Agriculturists and tourists. The Soo Line offers the best train service from St. Paul and Minneapolis. Free information address W. R. Harley D. P. A. 210 Fifth St Des Moines Ia.

Oregon Washington British Columbia Soo Line St. Paul Minneapolis W. R. Harley Fifth St Des Moines

Sample Case plans Waterloo front page photo feature

The next issue of the Sample Case magazine will print a large Waterloo front page photo showing part of Sycamore street. The publication, circulating over 75,000 nationwide, targets travelers and dealers and reaches major wholesalers and retailers. C R Rohde organized the photo and sent a brief article praising Waterloo’s advantages.

Waterloo Sycamore Street United States C. R. Rohde

Capudine Headache Remedy Promises Quick Relief

If Your Head Aches You should Take Capudine Hicks remedy claims fast relief for headache whether from heat cold grip or stomach issues. It purports to ease feverishness and nervousness, restore normal conditions, and is sold as a pleasant liquid for 25 cents to a dollar at drug stores.

Hicks Lafayette Building

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