Ducks and Geese Gun Laws Stir Burlington Hunters
Burlington readers confront migratory bird law rulings and state code in a letter to the editor. The writer, citing the migratory pact and Supreme Court action, urges local hunters to consider legality and ethics before shooting wild fowl in spring or late winter. He appeals for readers to form their own stance on governing backbones and compliance.
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Burlington
M. Storm
Supreme Court
Uru
Trane
Boxing Briefs From The Ring And Court Records
Boxer Tommy Gavigan returns to Cleveland after service in France fighting bravely. U S migratory bird law cases are discussed with Glenn McAdams and John H W Wallace Jr leading efforts to challenge the treaty in court. Michigan contemplates eight round limits and an athletic commission. Chaplains Rexroad and Blackman fought a lengthy Paris bout without a decision. Pat Moore defeats Frankie Mason in a disputed match with Moore set to sail for England after more bouts.
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Charles Rexroad
Butte, Mont
Earl A.’ Blackman
530Th Field Artillery
Paris
Pat Moore
Memphis
Frankie Mason
South Tend
Ind
Ed. W. Smith
Chicago
Moore
Mason
England
Vox Jimmy Wilde
Courier Victory Cup On Display At Local Jewelry Store
The silver Courier cup, awarded to the grade school basketball tournament winners, is in Joseph's Jewelry Store window on Sycamore Street. Officials say banners for runner up prizes may appear soon and encourage students to view the cup.
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Joseph's Jewelry
Sycamore Street
Futre
Pitcher Joe Miller Signs to Play for Minneapolis Club
Minneapolis reports Joe Miller a returned aviator will wear a Minneapolis uniform this season. Miller, born in Minneapolis and brother of Lefty Miller, was praised by Chicago star Grover Alexander who defeated him in France. He joins manager Joe Canilton with Henri Kor deau also under two year contract. Rondeau joins Millers outfield with Charley Jackson and Jack Lelvert as likely starters. Rondeau arrives soon and the team departs for Houston March 18.
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Joe Miller
Grover Alexander
Chicago Star
Joe Canilton
Miller
Henri Kordeau
France
Pongo
Chicago
Alex
Joe
Rondeau
Millers
Uy Chasers
Charley Jackson
Jack
Old Golf Champs Keepin in Form
Golf reports from the other side note top amateurs and pros retain oldtime form. Harry Vardon James Braid and J F Tavioy show strong play after four years. Tom Ball nears teen championship wins and excelled at Brownd mats rounds 72 74 74 72 79. George Duncan out injured. Edward Blackwell Bruce Pearce and Charles Evans Jr. cited for long drives and improving form.
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James Braid
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George Duncan
Edward Blackwell
Bruce Pearce
Charles Evans, Jr
Ad Prestwick
Roth Pearce
Blackwell
Johnson Admits Havana Fight a Framed-up Deal
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson signs an AP statement in Havana admitting the 1909 Willard fight was prearranged and that Willard was allowed to win. He mentions $30,000 and film proceeds, plus aid to settle issues with Chicago authorities to return to reclaim his property and sue his mother.
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Cuba
Jack Johnson
Joss Willard
Willacd
Moving Picture
Europe
United States
Canada
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Chicago
Baseball and boxing news from the era with contract and match talks
Diamond Glints reports Grant of the Boston Nationals offering Charley Herzog a 10000 salary and waivers on his contract. Bresnahan sells Lavene Fabrique and Abe Bowman to Seattle. Saier writes Dreyfuss about a 1919 contract. Johnson faces Willard and plans a title defense anywhere in the U S with possible Havana bout arrangements.
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Boston Nationals
Charley Herzog
Herzog
Boston
Jcls
Waivers
New York Ammericans
Erzog
Cincinnati Tennis Go in East West Team Match
Officials of the California Lawn Tennis Association and the United States National Lawn Tennis Association discuss a proposed east versus west inter-sectional team match. George T. Adee notes the event aims for July with Cincinnati as a possible site, though decisions await finalized arrangements.
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California Lawn Tennis Association
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
George T. Ades
Mr. Adee
Atlantic J Seaboard
Cincinnati
Dell Hanlon Named Athletic Director at Fort Snelling
Dell Hanlon of St Paul lightweight boxer will succeed Pat Brown as athletic director at Fort Snelling. Earl Hardy will oversee indoor athletics while Hanlon handles boxing outdoor exercises and entertainments. Hanlon, famed in Waterloo fight circles, has boxed against Lloyd Huntley and managed Billy Bunke.
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St. Paul, Minn
Dell Hanlon
St. Paul
Pat Brown
United States
Fort Snelling
Earl Hardy
Brown
Hanlon
Waterloo
Lloyd Huntley
Billy ,Bunke
Fighting Sash
Stili
Kid Herman May Rox the Kewpie in April Armory Card
Kid Herman bantamweight champion fresh from navy discharge will headline the April Armory fight card in St Paul. If Johnny Ertle wins his upcoming bout next Monday night at the Armory Collins will match him with Herman for the first April date. Kewpie says he is back to the form that made him a top bantam battler and seeks another shot at the title.
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St. Paul. Minn
Kid Herman
Navy
the Armory
Mike Collins
Ans
Collins
Johnny Ertle
Roy Moore
Herman
Kewpie
Chomnionshin
Kid Terman
Hughes-Duffy Go Will Boost Boxing Card at Waterloo
Jack Duffy will meet Jack Hughes of Milwaukee in a 10 round bout at Waterloo theatre March 17. Hughes, fresh from the army, trains in Des Moines area with several sparring partners and toward a tough challenge. Duffy, popular in Waterloo, pursues a middleweight title with the Hughes win boosting his chances. Frankie Whitney and other bouts add to the card with boxing fans promised several short lights.
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Jack Hughes
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Waterloo Theatre
Arcade Gymnasium
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Ever Hammer
Phil Harrison
Hughes
Wight
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Duffy
Waterloo
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St. Patrick’s
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Mitchell to Box Dundee in April
Richie Mitchell will meet Johnny Dundee in Milwaukee on April 4. Promoter Tom Andrews announced the Cream City A. C. bout, postponed after Dundee’s bout with tonsillitis. Dundee’s condition is improving and training should resume soon.
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Richie Mitchell
Johnny Dundee
Tom Andrews
Cream City A. C
State Athletic Commission
Dundee
New York
Boxing Commission
Mehver
Cole
Mike Gibbons
Contenders Blow Up Over Nervous Tension in Pool Match
Johnny Layton of Sedalia Mo known as a top pocket billiard player reportedly lashed out at Frank Taberski the world champion in a Pittsburgh match ten days ago. Layton blamed his fiery nerves and accused Taberski of fear and poor shotmaking before the pair went to dinner together.
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Sedalia
Layton
Frank Taberski
Fittsburgh
Taberski
One Inch Makes Twelve Look Longer At Trial
New York March 13 Mrs Betty Inch returns to the supreme court for a second hearing in an extortion case after a first jury failed to reach a verdict. A four foot barrier surrounded the witness stand to keep jurors from viewing her ankles during testimony while she faces charges of extorting $215 from Eugene P Herman president of the Herman Motor Truck company.
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New_York
Betty Inch
Supreme Court
Champion’s Nervous System Drives Rival’s Struggles
The passage describes the champ’s volatile nerves in crises, causing him to explode and fail to compose for subsequent shots. It argues this nervous tension is key to his superb play and championship hold, noting Taborski and Layton fail to rouse him.
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Layton
Emem
George Payne Rated as Future White Sox Pitcher
Sergeant Herbert J Revells writes owner Comiskey praising George Payne once a Marshalltown Central League pitcher now property of the Chicago White Sox. Payne showed blazing Central League form and was expected to earn a big league berth, though service may delay any Sox tryout this season.
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Herbert J. Revells
Comiskey
White Sox
Revells
Gomer
George Payne
Payne
Iowatis
Sox
Ten Cities Form Western Amateur Baseball League
Ten cities join the Western Amateur Baseball Association led by Minneapolis and St. Paul with Winnipeg Duluth Superior St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Des Moines and Lincoln. Harry Burns presides. rules set for strict amateur status and July 15 as last signing date. Arbitration panel named to settle eligibility issues, with safeguards on professional tryouts and post June 15 releases.
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Minneapolis
Kansas City
Omaha
Des Moines
Lincoln
Harry Burns
St. Paul
Frank’ Gerry
M. Cc. Gebert
Duluth
Frst
Alvin G., Herrman
T. Booth
Tom Boyd
Winnipeg
Tameratidh
Comotessorial Club
Grinnell Sees Boost as Minty Returns for Track
Grinnell College gains momentum for the coming track season as Captain Charles Minty returns to school after naval aviation service in Pensacola. Minty, one of the top performers, competes in 100 220 and 440 yard dashes and strengthens the wire and half mile relay teams. A delay in sending a team to Ames last week was caused by short eligibility and a faculty-administration scheduling dispute.
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Grinnell
Morel
Minty
Naval Aviation Service
Pensacola
Fla
Huff
Ames
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