Events in the Sporting World Burlington Catcher Jordan Awarded
Burlington March 14 Harry M. Jordan a recruit catcher from the St. Louis City league has been awarded to Davenport after signing with Burlington. The case was heard by the national beard and Jordan is described as a capable amateur and semi pro. Few new players signed in the Central association bulletin show managers loading up or planning to cut squads. Managers anticipate releases before spring training with pitchers and outfielders in focus. Names listed include Pat Haley H W Chambers with Waterloo and several others with Kewanee Muscatine and Burlington assignments.
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Burlington
Harry M. Jordan
Tom Hayden
Davenport
National Beard
Jordan
St. Louis
Hayden
Central Association
Boyle
Haight
Alperman
Musky
Bowie
J. I. Shepherd
Waterloo
Pat Haley
H. W. Chambers
Kewanee
Charles J. Bethrent
A. L. Walter
Howard House
Clark Caldwell
Roxy Walters
Andrew Caldwell
T. 8. Blodgett
Muscatine
H. A. Garrison
Fred Kaucher
Johnny McGraw Sees Giants Chance For Third Pennant
Marlin Springs Texas March 13 Johnny McGraw predicts a third pennant for the New York Giants. He cites a improved pitching staff with Tesrau and Demiarcé as potential sensations and calls the infield and outfield solid. McGraw says the club has two good substitutes Stock and Shhaefer and three good outfielders Burns Cooper and Thorpe ready to cover infield gaps. He expects a strong season and three straight pennants.
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Marlin Springs
Tex
Johnny McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
Giants
Tesrau
Demiarcé
Erans
Gianta
Stock
Shhaefer
O. K
Burns
Cooper
Thorpe
Andrews Train With Des Moines
Des Moines Indiana March 14 President Frank Isbell returned from Wichita where he wrapped up business. He plans to charge into the baseball season with full steam ahead. Transportation dispatched for pitchers Rogge Faber Ryan Sweet and Lakoff. Weston will report later. Catchers Light Shaw will arrive by rail. Wolf ex Kansas City will work with Des Moines. Several youngsters Siglin Ewalt Nolt Sheldon and Free report Monday. Jay Andrews manager for Water Too will train with Des Moines to be ready for his squad next month. Isbell and Andrews signed to endure an cross park race contest. Goth trained at Tommy Ryan gym this winter.
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Des Moines
Frank Isbell
Wichita
Kan
Tary
Rogge
Faber
Ryan
Sweet
Lakoff
Weston
Illinois University
Light
Shaw
Wolf
Kansas City
Siglin
Ewalt
Nolt
Sheldon
Free
Jay Andrews
Water
Isbell
Andrews
Goth
Tommy Ryan
A Complete Cure of Bladder Trouble
Letter from PETER VAN DEINSE of Greenville Michigan testifies to Kilmer’s Swamp Root curing bladder trouble after four fifty cent bottles. Notarized swearing dated July 12 1879 by FRED A. GLEASON. Advertisement notes campain bottle offer and booklet about kidneys and bladder.
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Dr. Kilner & Co
Tinghamton
N.Y
Waterloo Evening Courier
Talent All Drug Stores
Knipsels win thirteenth annual international bowling title
The thirteenth annual international bowling tournament at Toledo ends with a record break, Knipsels of St Paul take first place in five man events worth 606 dollars. Pederson of Columbus leads singles with 692. Schultz-Koster Newark claim doubles top score 1 291. Toledo's Overlands take second in five man event with 525 dollars.
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Toledo
Knipsels
St. Paul
Overlands of
Pederson
Columbus
Schultz-Rkoster
Newark
N. J
Flor de Knipsels
Overlands
Hudson Stars
Sir Cliftons
Chicago
Cadillacs
Detroit
Cambrinns
Ducators
Morgenroths
Milwaukee
Lexinger
Les
Hardly Ables
Canton
Br'hew
Hamilen
Ont
Ind. Dem
Indianap'l's
Unger No
Pittsburgh
Maltops
Rochester
N. Y
Blutillas
Warnes
Union Sodas
St. Louis
Centurys
Guth. & Hand
Younst
Loebmans
Hyde Parks
Rovers
Buffalo
Speers Honfields
Mil
E Schultz-Koster
N. Z. Lae
Carlsson-Mountain
Mauser-Welch
Youngstown
Fisher-Bruck
Smith-Riddell
New York
Christy-Wilson
Excelsior Spr
Haley-O'Connell
Haas-Carr
Port Wayne
Hoyer-Ashley
Sioux City
Thomas Murphy
Mederson
King
Cleveland
Knox
Philadelphia
Mauser
Huebner
Chicakoa
Hilker
St. Louise
Henna
Spencer
Bippen
St. Lewis
Berning
Cincinnati
Central association backs out ante season games
Burlington March 14 The Central association president Justice praised a halt to ante season contests saying the unwritten rule benefits the league. He cited towns where losses in such games reduced opening day attendance and noted Fort Dodge cases where delayed practice hurt performance before a late surge to success.
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Burlington
Central Association
Justice
Fort Dodge
Boone
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Gt the
Central
Galesburg and Monmouth Play Contested Sunday Permit
Galesburg and Monmouth challenged schedule last year after permission for a Sunday contest was granted by President Justice. The decision impacted local athletics and sparked discussion among officials and supporters.
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Galesburg
Monmouth
Justice
Gotch to Defend Title After Le Marin and Lurich Plans
Frank Gotch world champion plans another defense after defeat of Zbyszko by Le Marin. Manager Emil Klank says Gotch will fight George Lurich in Chicago once fit, with a possible Le Marin rematch to follow at Coliseum or Dexter Park Pavilion.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
George Lurich
Kansas City
Emil Klank
Gotch
Humboldt
Klank
Constant le Marin
Lurich
Zbyszko
le Marin
Frank
Illinois A. C
Coliseum
Dexter Park Pavillion
East High Girls Hit Waverly In Return Meet
East High girls basketball travel to Waverly for a return game after a recent home win 17 to 7. The East group has prepared for the Friday contest and expects another victory.
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East High
Waverly
Waterloo bowlers heading to Minneapolis for IBA tournament
Waterloo bowling teams depart for Minneapolis to compete in the International Bowling Association event. Ten bowlers travel with first and second teams planning singles doubles and five-man games across Sunday to Tuesday. Jackman leads as director and will stay in Minneapolis to promote Waterloo to northwest bowlers.
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Waterloo
L. J. Mackin
Herman Paul
Ted Thorsen
G. Palmer
Jackman
Paul
Palmer
Thorsen
Mackin
Lorenz
Jessen
Hansen
McFarlane
Weltzine
Huntscha
Jessen and Hansen
Ball
Minneapolis
Charles Jackman
I.B. A
Iowa
Northwest
Wrestlers Vie for Matches as Westergaard Targets Cazeau
Jess, eager for strong opposition, seeks Chicago bouts to engage top challengers over the next six weeks. Westergaard expects to trim Cazeau, noted as one of the toughest to topple, and may set up further matches if successful. A new act called the Mysterious Chauffeur debuts under Doc Krone with Andre Anderson as the semi windup, while Young War Eagle meets Young Carsey on the card.
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Jess
Oscar Thorsen
Westergaard
Chicago
Cazeau
Doc Krone
Blackstone A. C
Andre Anderson
Young War Eagle
Young Carsey
One Day Cold Cure and Two Day Grip Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts a laxative labeled BromO Quinine with claims to cure cold in one day and grip in two days. It directs readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove and lists a price of 25 cents. The copy reflects vintage patent medicine marketing style.
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E. W. Grove
New Clothing Firm Opens in Waterloo
John H. Fitzgerald and T. J. Fitzgerald open a men’s wear store at 212 West Fourth Street Waterloo leasing space from Dexter Phelps. The shop offers ready to wear fifteen dollar suits and overcoats two dollar hats with minimal fixtures to cut costs. Demand for stock was so high they wired for one hundred more suits to arrive tomorrow. The brothers formerly lived in Oskaloosa and plan to relocate families to Waterloo when suitable housing is found.
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Waterloo
John H. Fitzgerald
T. J. Fitzgerald
West Fourth Street
Dexter Phelps
Fitzgerald Brothers
Oskaloosa
Mothers Favorite Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ad
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as harmless pleasant and effective for children. It claims to be the mothers favorite and available for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Choir to Dunkerton on special train from Waterloo
First Baptist church vested choir will travel tonight at 6 30 on a Chicago Great Western train two coaches to Dunkerton for a concert. Over one hundred people expected. Program includes ministerial male quartet and various solos, readings, duets, and a choral union set of seven numbers between two parts. Train returns to Waterloo after the program.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
First Baptist Church
Dunkerton
Waterloo
George C. Welker
W. F. Spry
E. A. Vallant
W. H. Beachler
A. P. Blough
Holmes
Marie Elsia White
Choral Union
Grange Disavows Ties To Tax Lobbyist Johnson
A. B. Judson, head of the Iowa State Grange, issued a statement from Balfour headquarters clarifying that J. W. Johnson, named in a probe of funding for a permanent tax commission, has no current connection with the state grange. Johnson was once a state organizer but was dismissed over a year ago for other interests. Judson stressed the Grange is not backing Johnson and bears no responsibility for his actions or statements.
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Des Moines
A. B. Judean
Iowa State Grange
Grange
Balfour
J. W. Johnson
Johnson
Judson
The
State Grange
Mr. Johnson
Masonic Temple Plans Unveiled for Parkersburg
Architect William Peddicord has completed plans for a Masonic temple to be built soon at Parkersburg. George Seavey secured the contract for supervising the construction.
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Masonic Temple
Parkersburg
William Peddicord
George Seavey
Reimer to Meet Cazeau in Globe Theatre Fight
Chicago March 14 Jess Wester saard heavyweight wrestler from Des Moines Iowa arrives to finish training for Monday fight at the Globe Theatre with Raymond Cazeau. Arrangements made with a local gymnasium for the tall challenger to work out.
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Chicago
Jess Westersaard
Des Moines
Iowa
Globe Theatre
Raymond Cazeau
New Masonic Hall Structure Planned in Waterloo
J. P. Brown to construct a two story building 62 by 70 feet in Waterloo. Complete supervision assigned to an overseer who will coordinate sub contracts. First floor to hold three store rooms while the entire second floor will be occupied by the Masonic order.
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Waterloo
J. P. Brown
Masonic Order
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Johnny M'Graw
Dr. Kilmer & Co
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Schultz
J. Smith
Scully
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America
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Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company
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Nema
Reimer
Kondon Mfg. CO
Minnespolis
Minn
A. J. Busby
MQR
Henrietta Crossman
Jine
Carolina White
Chicago Grand Opera Co
Theodora Sturkow Ryder
Fourth Street
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Dept
Poe Koeneke’s Cash Grocery
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Acey
Fitzgerald Bros
Klinefelter & Sons
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