Waterloo plans seven thousand stock sale to fund baseball
A joint committee of Rotary, Central Labor Union and baseball officials launches a stock drive to raise $7,000 for Waterloo's Central Association team. Pioneer fan J. Martin signs first, Harry Hutchison follows. aims to retire debt, fund park improvements, and start the season on a solid basis. Subscriptions come from local business concerns as Waterloo faces Marshalltown, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids rivals.
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RWH
Central Association
Rotary Club
Central Labor Union
P. J. Martin
Harry Hutchison
Fig
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Dubuquea
Cedar Rapids
Syhila
R. L. DeGon
DeGon
Nene
Cincinnati and Peoria Claim Meet For 1918 Convention
Grand Rapids Mich March 9 Politics will cease to interest the American Bowling congress for an other year this afternoon when its annual meeting is held here The contest between Peoria Ill and Cincinnati O for the 1918 convention is under way both sides claiming victory The executive committee nominated for action today includes William Agnew Cleveland first vice president Robert W Brown Louisville second vice president John T Smith Buffalo third vice president Charlen M Barker St Jeouts Secretary Langtry Milwaukee and treasurer Frank L Pasdaloup Chicago were elected for a term of 10 years last year and are not up for election
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Grand Rapids
Mich
American Bowling Congress
Peoria
Ill
Cincinnati
William Agnew
Cleveland
Robert W. Brown
Louisville
John T. Smith
Buffalo
Charlen M. Barker
St. Jeouts
Langtry
Milwaukee
Frank L. Pasdaloup
Chicago
Henderson Meets Barrett in Armory Main Event Tonight
Former welterweight champion Henderson appears on the Black Hank Athletic club card at the Armory to face Lee Barrett of Milwaukee in the main event. The program also features Young Lavigne versus Reed, Young Jaffries versus Kid Brewster, and a four round sparring exhibition by Wille Griffith against William Matthieson.
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Karl Henderson
Black Hank Athletic Club
Lee Barrett
Milwaukee
Armory
Henderson
Lero
Garrett
Tite
Wisconsin
Hoe
Spike’ Kelly
Chicago
Jack Smith
Des Moines
Young Ahearn
New York
Ahearn
Mike Gibbons
Young Lavigne
Waterloo
Battling Reed
Rock Island
Reed
Young Jaffries
Osswald
Kid Brewster
Wille Griffith
Wiliam Matthieson
Dysart
Baseball Signings and Spring Sports Update
Pitchers George Foster Sylvanus A Gregg sign 1917 contracts with Boston Americans. Bob O Farrell signs with Pa dle Threat 19 William Louden second baseman with Cincinnati Nationals joins Kansas City American association. Douglas Baird infielder signs with Pittsburgh Nationals. Seventy five Princeton football candidates report for spring training. Early indoors practice. WE Davis west in Los Angeles defeats Conrad B Doyle 6 1 4 6 8 6 6 1 in tennis. Doubles partners fail to finish. May Browne defeats Mrs K 4 3 in exhibition. John Olin Worcester heavy weight defeats John Freberg Chicago in wrestling at Council Bluffs.
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Chicago
George Foster
Sylvanus A. Gregg
Boston Americans
Bob O'Farrell
William Louden
Cincinnati Nationals
Kansas City American Association
Douglas Baird
Pittsburgh Nationals
Princeton
WE. Davis
Los Angeles
Conrad B. Doyle
East
Harold Throckmorton
George M. Church
William M. Johnston
John R. Strachan
West
Eysternro Irs
May
Mrs. K
Browne
John Olin
Worcester
Mass
John Freberg
Chicasa
Council Bluffs
Eight sectional tournaments open in Iowa floors
Eight sectional basketball tournaments begin across Iowa as 140 teams vie for state finals in Ames. Fort Dodge, Cedar Falls, Des Moines and others host events with favorites like Fort Dodge, Algona, Sioux City, Red Oak, Mount Pleasant and Oskaloosa/Cedar Rapids among top contenders.
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Must
Fort Dodge
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffe
Sioux City
Iowa
Ames
Drake University
Cos College
State Teachers’ Colleges
Cedar Yalls
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Morningside Coljege
Armory
Parsons College
Fairfield
Council Bluffs
Algona
Morningside Colleges
Red Oak
West High
Nashua
Teachers’ College
Town City
Mount Pleasant
Oskaloosa
Newton
Grinneil
Amateur Boxing Bill Introduced in Des Moines
Senator Droxzam introduces a bill in Des Moines to allow amateur boxing exhibitions with medals awarded by clubs and associations. Events limited to club members, no professional boxers, and no public admission paid events. The measure stops short of broad prize fighting and aims to avoid inviting professionals.
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Des Moines
Droxzam
Senate
Lake
General Assembly
Broxam
Tess W Willard Circus Contract as Alibi in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Tess W Willard’s circus contract as a bargaining symbol with Jess Willard demanding higher money. He proclaims a bank balance of 9 716 22 and insists the contract should read 999 000 instead of 99 000 before signing.
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Des Moines
Jess Witilard
John L. Sullivan
Tess
Tom Jones
Tom
Jess
Ciicus
Walt
Fulton
Johnson
Records Fall as American Swimmers Lead in Honolulu Meet
Three new world records highlighted a Honolulu aquatic carnival where American swimmers claimed major gains. Lady Langer of Los Angeles set a 440 yard record, surpassing Australian great Kieran, as the U.S. held a growing share of world marks across 33 events. Australia and England trailed in total records.
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New York
Honolulu
Hawaii
Lady Langer
Los Angeles
Cal
Ert Kieran
America
Australia
England
Canada
Germany
Strikes and Spares in Commercial Bowling League
The M. C. A. bowlers beat the Iowa Dairy team three games to none at White Bird alleys. Harry Reed posted the high single game and high average with 220 in the final game and a 199 average. Scores show solid team play from Engler De Lorbe and others for the A team, while Iowa Dairy included Nesbit and Probasco among others.
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Iowa Dairy
Harry Reed
Xx. M. Co. A
Ist
de Lorbe
Engler
Duecker
Swenson
Reed
Berry
Chamre
Probasco
Grip
Nesbit
Citizens Gas Tenane leads in bowling league action
The Thorswashers trimmed the Humphrey Heaters 2 of 3 in Citizens Gas league at White Side alleys with Carrington posting high single game and Bodholt top in season average. New Alleys opened as Manahl Bros beat Waterloo 2 of 3 with 233 total pins and Clarence Manahl delivering 231 in a 192 average. Bianchi and Brevier bowlers show strong early marks in city leagues.
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Thorswashers
Humphrey
White Side
Carrington
Bodholt
Manahl Bros
Waterloo
Clarence Manahl
Bianchi Bros
Manahi
Manani
Manan
Things Theatrical Here At Home
Al Gorrell offers An American Gentleman in four acts as the week’s highlight with thrills and comedy. The Waterlooo Theatre features The Thorobreds burlesque led by Sid Winters and Harry Stratton with a big star cast. The Garden of Allah screens two memorable scenes set in desert adventures. Hit-the-Trail Holliday follows a Cohan-style plot with Prohibition themes and Nearly Beer. At the Majestic Theatre Ross Bros. headline a vaudeville bill with Millar Sisters Lawn Party Weber and Elliott and Rexo roller skating act. Pioneer Days includes a quip about a Carnegie library and no automobile.
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al Gorrell
Thorobreds
Waterloo Theatre
Sid Winters
Harry Stratton
Carroll Clucas
Ernest Fisher
Mollie Laveredge
Louisa Marshall
Jennie Ross
Holliday
Thea
Ross Bros
Majestic Theatre
Millar Sisters
Weber
Elliott
Rexo
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Tess W Willard
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