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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
7
Rockford opens talks to join the Three-I League as Quincy wavering and local backing grows. President Tearney seeks Springfield franchise plus a $7,400 fund while Rockford races to raise $1,4000 for the debt and prepare for the season amid strong Bi-State opposition.
Cedar Rapids exhibitions with the Sioux City Western league team are nearly finalized for April 1 and 10. Belden Hill, President Hanlon, and Lawton weighed dates as recruits and regulars report for spring training, with Bunnyville workouts planned until the two games.
Cedar Rapids lightweight Whitney defeated Sherman in a ten round feature bout on the all star card. Whitney surged early winning the first seven rounds while Sherman rallied late, including a sixth round knockdown that Whitney survived. Whitney impressed with cleaner punches and controlled the middle rounds before Sherman pressed in the final rounds.
Charles Shirey, former West High center and captain, visited his parents this week. He starred for the crack freshmen quintet that won the class championship at the Iowa State College and later predicted a strong varsity team for Ames West. Stanley Bragdan, another West High graduate, was on this season's varsity squad, and he lamented a canceled game between Ames and West High.
Tinya City hosts state high school basketball events as fraternities open their doors today and tomorrow. Officials Kellogg and Stewart will preside as Red Oak, Davenport, Corning, Jefferson, and others compete at Lindgelock, Ottumwa, and Fort Dodge venues. Semifinals Saturday determine the state champion at 2:30.
Mason Jr and others discussed a $1500 grand stand erection at the local ball park. A contract for the structure is expected to be let soon. Stock in the association has started, and officials hope the team will arrive in about three weeks in excellent condition.
Fred Muller won the Gilbert trophy cup at the Clarksville Gun Club shoot on March 17. Scores listed follow with EY Co halt as read from the readable portion of the report.
Keokuk March 1 That all star Michigan tte feazue team that Frank Hoste is bringing here this spring has been augmented by Boyle signing Tennant outfielder and first baseman who drew salaries from the Ludington club last season. Tennant looks to become regular from the jump with strong batting and fielding. He hit 61 extra base hits last year and 11 were home runs with a .29 batting average and .985 fielding. The Indian hogs expect him to adapt quickly. Addington and Weizel Released. Max Addington was brought here by Harry Sweet last year.
The big backstop was made manager of the Indians and who worked in various infield positions during the latter part of the season, has been released by Boyle. Dutch Wetzel, whose brother played under Boyle at Masculine last year, also has been cut loose. In writing Boyle does not say whether or not he has been able to induce Starry Sweet to affix his Name to a contract.
Huntley of Omaha seeks a 600 target shooting match with Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington winner of the Grand American Handicap at Dayton. The proposed stakes are $1,000 with 200 targets at 16 yards rise 200 at 23 yards rise and 50 pairs. Huntley recently arranged a live-bird match with Tom Clay of Austerlitz for $250 a side but it fell through due to high bird prices.
A Brooklyn man reports recovery from night sweats cough and weakness after using Ecknat's Alternative. He says his weight improved and he was accepted by five insurance companies, claiming restored health and no habit forming effects.
Muscatine March 19. Word says Bader Myers who scouted for Cleveland last year and visited Musky park is to manage the Fort Wayne club in the Central league this season. Myers formerly managed Quincy and handled the sale of Dutch Wambsgans from Cedar Rapids to Cleveland.
Thousands seek relief from stomach upset by targeting the liver and bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a purer vegetable compound with olive oil, stimulate natural function and ease indigestion without griping. Take one or two at bedtime. 25 cents per box. Columbus, Ohio.
A vintage ad touts GETS IT as a fast painless corn cure. It claims removal in two seconds with two drops, no bandages, no irritation, and relief from corns, warts, and related pains. Sold by druggists or sent by TE Lawrence & Co of Chicago.
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