Hughes Kayoed by Jack Duffy at Waterloo
Three fights ended violently at the Waterloo arena last night. Jack Duffy of Chicago stopped Milwaukee's Jack Hughes in the first round, while Tommy Comiskey of St. Paul beat Matt Ade in two rounds. Harry Adair of Oelwein and Har Och of Waterloo fought three rounds before Adair's corner threw in the towel in the fourth.
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Tommy Murphy to Meet Jack Duffy in Waterloo on March 31
Boxing card at the Waterloo theatre lists Tommy Murphy of Chicago versus Jack Duffy in a ten round exhibition on March 31. Joe Foley, Murphy’s manager, confirms negotiations with Black Hawk Athletic Club promoters. A Denver semis card featuring Tony Commiske and main event Tommy Gibbons is slated for the same night with possible changes.
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Waterloo Theatre
Joe Foley
Cedar Rapids
Black Hawk Athletic Club
Tonym Commiske
Denver
Colo
Tommy Gibbons
Tommy
St. Paul
Frankie Lynn
Milwaukee
St Paul
Iowa Track Team Poised for Big Ten Meet
Iowa City March 18 Iowa expects to send a track squad to the Big Ten indoor meet at Evanston next week with tryouts to select the travelers. Key performers include Colby Justin Ti us McDowell Reno Wallin Slater Marrimore and strong shot put and relay prospects.
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Changes proposed for trapshooting championships impact state titles
The 3919 trapshooting championship will be decided at 300 targets shifting from 100. Washington squad adjustments and a mileage pay plan accompany proposals to regulate state and national events, limit tournaments, and shape long term trophy contests. John Meehan signs with the Boston Nationals as St Louis heads to spring training in San Antonio.
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Diamond Glints and Rivalry Among Brothers in Sports
The article highlights frequent brotherly rivalries in sports history, noting examples from baseball and track including Bill Doak with Branch Rickey and pairs like Zach and Mack Wheat, Ty and Paul Cobb, and the Grant brothers. It discusses brothers competing at high levels, with figures and records from late 19th and early 20th century athletics. It ends with a promotion for a 1919 income tax aid outfit from the Waterloo Evening Courier.
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Record-Setting 718 by Cavan in ABC Tourney
In Toledo Harry Cavan of Pittsburgh set an ABC tournament individual record with 718 points. Canton saw Jack Britton capture the welterweight title by KO in round nine over Ted Lewis. Past Pittsburgh noted Harry Greb outpointed Billaren t over 19 rounds. London reports Eddie Shevlin of Boston losing a decision to Johnny Bashaw. St Paul records Johnny Ertle defeating Roy Moore in ten rounds.
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Harry Cavan
Pittsburgh
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Ted Lewis
Harry Greb
Billarent
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Boston
Johnny Bashaw
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St. Paul
Johnny Ertle
jRoy Moore
Army Navy Grid Classic Planned at Polo Grounds
New York City prepares for a big football year with the army navy game set for November 29 at the Polo grounds. Columbia faces a scheduling pickle as the Polo grounds are taken and seating limits may constrain plans for Brown or Dartmouth.
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Sycamare
Farmers Protect 1919 Accounts With Timely Blank Book
Advertisement for a blank book titled Primer of Timles and Advices promising simple accounts for 1919. Encourages sending 8 cents to Waterloo Evening Courier for the outfit.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Evening
Club Bosses and the Gamble of Acquiring Ball Players
Baseball magnates continually gamble on young talent to strengthen clubs. The piece notes Barney Dreyfuss paying $21,000 for Marty O'Toole, Connie Mack spending $25,000 for Frank Baker, and Charley Comiskey paying $13,500 for Larry Chappelle, highlighting how stars can be bought cheaply and yet deliver big returns. It argues deals are driven by business risk, with fans supporting high-profile purchases.
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St. Paul
Frank Baker
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Bente HS Bing
Ieee
Charley Somer
Cleveland
Washington
Cy Falkenburg
Dave Altizer
Lerious
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Walter Johnson
Ty Cobb
Charley Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Larry Chapelle
Thorpe Wins Bout Over Hanlon in Des Moines
Des Moines report: Harry Thorpe of Kansas City outpointed Jimmy Hanlon of Denver in a 10 round boxing match last night. Thorpe won every round but the final, landing sharp rights and lefts to Hanlon’s jaw while Hanlon was outfought throughout.
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Jimmy Hanlon
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Hanlon
Bowling News Preview At ABC Meet In Toledo
The Champion Spark Plugs of Toledo face the Cabanne five of St. Louis in a five men event. A. B. C. officials expect new records as Harry Steers and Fred Thoma compete in the afternoon two men title. Teams from Detroit Marion Aurora Cleveland Buffalo Toledo St. Louis Milwaukee Dayton Canton and Louisville participate in the event.
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