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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1917

Page

3

Range fund for Broedall in a single day campaign

Ten teams will be chosen to awaken a one day canvass to dispose of the new City Athletic association. Captains meet at the Commercial club rooms next Monday to explain the plan and launch the canvass the following day. Each team will have three men and solicit about 10 persons. The effort aims to raise 7000 to solidify the baseball club, with stock voting rights and rapid canvassing expected. Also Waterloo to have a fast club next season under Manager Egan with a strong local lineup and pitching prospects.

Athletia Central Association Tme Big Sun Bvaery Yied Central Labor Union Weaterloo Egan Chicago

Kil tans defeats Shannon in Philadelphia bout

Johnny Kil tans featherweight champion wins a six round bout against Eddie Shannon of San Francisco in Philadelphia. Joe Riyers from Los Angeles easily defeats Johnny O Leary of Buffalo in a scheduled 12 round bout at Columbus. Lears's seconds throw in the sponge in the eleventh round. Jack Dillon vs Jack Moran scheduled eight rounds. Dillon defeats St Louis foe in sixth round stoppage in Memphis. Harry Atwood and Young Azvedo draw after seven rounds in Salt Lake. Bowling leaders unchanged at Grand Rapids. Patere Stadridge and Emil Mursel released by Chicago Nationals to Los Angeles Pacific Cozer league. Chicago Americans release Earl Ainsworth to Richmond Central League.

Chicago Johnny Kiltans Eddie Shannon San Francisco Philadelphia Joe Riyers Los Angeles Johnny O'Leary Buffalo Columbus Lears Jack Dillon Indianapolis Jack Moran St. Louis Memphis Chicago Americans Earl Ainsworth Richmond Ind

Ellsworth college baseball opens with Iowa State at home

Towa Falls Indiana March Isworth college baseball season starts on the home field Ajiri 2S with a meeting against Iowa State college nine. The Ellsworth schedule includes May 1 Upper Iowa at Iowa Falls May 4 Dubuoqus German college at Jows Fail May 14 Morningside at Iowa Falls May 19 Dubuqus German college at Dubuque May 25 Upper lesva university Fayette May 31 Dubugus college at Iowa Falls Two open dates to be filled by Director Kingham and one likely for Lenox at Hopkinton and a game with Mpper Town at Fashite.

Towa Falls Isworth College Ajiri Iowa State College Ellsworth Upper Iowa University Iowa Falls Dubuoqus German College Jows Fail Morningside Iowa State Teachers Cedar Falls Dubuqus German College Dubuque Dubu

Waterloo bowling entries set for Mason City tourney weekend

Two Waterloo teams will enter the Mason City bowling tournament this Sunday with entrance fees paid. Entries include the Waterloo En eravers and Waterloo bowling team, daily games planned Sunday afternoon and evening, amid a strong field and prize money outlook. The Citizens Gas League saw Eclipse Ranges defeat Humphrey Arcs three straight at White Side alleys, with McSweeney posting the high single and high average.

Waterloo Mason City Waterloo Eneravers Citizens Gas League Eclipse Ranges Humphrey Arcs McSweeney Humphrey M. Smith Brauges Hrinkensen Carrington Ffennay Bila Tavis Fabe Yih

Wolgast Brother to Box Smith in Armory Bout

Johnny Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan brother of Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion meets Jack Smith of Des Moines at Black Hawk Athletic Club in the Armory next Monday. Wolgast welterweight champion of Michigan pursues new fame while Smith, popular here, has boxed locally this season and recently defeated Barrett in Des Moines via knockout. Tommy Ryan, Smith's promoter, says he is in peak condition.

Johnny Wolgast Cadillac Mich Wolgast Jack Smith Des Moines Black Hawk Athletic Club Armory Michigan Milburn Saylor Indianapolis Harney O’nell Detroit Johnny O'Leary Canada Willie Beecher New York Smith Earl Henderson Barrett Tommy Ryan

Ottumwa Fans Clash Over Park in Franchise Talks

Fort Dodge, March 20. President John F. Ford of the Central Association plans to visit Ottumwa this week to resolve a dispute among Ottumwa baseball fans over the park to be used and a delay in admitting Ottumwa to the league. If Ottumwa refuses the franchise, La Crosse is favored for the spot. Ford and aides may meet Ottumwa officials again late this week.

Fort Dodge John F. Ford Central Association Otumwa Ottumwa Ford Cedar Rapids la Crosse

Olin May Wrestle in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Ia March 20 Rudolph Novak local promoter at a wrestling match between John Olin Grant Flinn and another luminary of the mat world has been in communication with Leo Pardello Chicago concerning a bout here in April Pardello who next month is to make a trip west expressed willingness to stop here and duel the formidable Olin Nothing definite has transpired from the correspondence Announcements may be expected in the near future

Cedar Rapids Rudolph Novak John Olin Grant Flinn Leo Pardello Chicago Pardello Olin

Drake Star Athlete to Coach at Hast High Des Moines

Des Moines March 20 Scottane Negan Drake track and football star was elected track coach at Hast High for the coming season announced yesterday by John Van Liew athletic director of the Scarlet and Black. Jernegan starred in track and football at Drake for three seasons and also excelled in high school. He played halfback and end on the football team and specialized in hurdles. he was also a pole vaulter.

Des Moines Scottanenegan Drake Hast High John van Liew The Scarlet and Black Jernegan

Jobbers League Enthusiasts To Meet Thursday

Jobbers League enthusiasts will meet at the Courier editorial rooms Thursday evening to organize for the coming season. Six teams last year included Citizens Gap Cedar Valley Hine Galloways Iowa Cairy Litenfield and Lilinais Central with several likely to return while a couple may surrender franchises. Applicants are urged to attend to secure berths as the league has fostered strong pennant interest each year.

The Courier Aly Citizens Gap Cedar Valley Hine Galloways Iowa Cairy Litenfield Lilinais Central Jobbers League

Amateur League Now Organized In Four Geographic Divisions

Indianapolis March 20 James H Lowry president of the National Amateur Baseball association announced the advisory council for the coming year. E J Maufmann Pittsburgh is chairman and B C Patterson Chicago is vice chairman. Members include Ty Cobb Hans Wegner Grantland Rice and others. Trophies will be awarded to four division champions with elimination games to determine sectional winners. Final tournament to be held in Pittsburgh in September financed by the Pittsburgh City association.

Indianapolis Ind James H. Lowry National Amateur Baseball Association of America E. J. Maufmann Pittsburgh B. C. Patterson Chicago National Amateur Association Minneapolis University of Minnesota Larry Hodgson St Paul Sherman The Lincoln Neb. Star Ray C. Johns Kansas City Harvey T. Woodruff Chicago Tribune T. H. Wair Feld American Playgrounds and Recreation Association B. Frase Des Moines Iowa Tom ©. Jones New Lowry Pittsburgh City Association

East High to Form Track Team for Spring Meets

After a conference with Principal Fred J. Miller and Coach Jack Skein, East High announces plans to form a track team to compete in spring meets. A candidate call goes out soon, with several weight and sprint event prospects named as potential stars despite noted low overall interest. Tennis also gains support as a future interscholastic sport with courts planned to boost participation.

Jack Skein Fred J. Miller East High School East Miller East High Swanson J. Sage Koch O'Connor Gunstead Warren E. Sage Egan

Believes Musky Stars Will Stick

Muscatine March 20 Believes George Volger local sports promoter returned from Mineral Wells Texas where he stayed two weeks with the Chicago White Sox He says Hasbrook Ellison and Flanagan may hold steady roles with their teams Volger notes Hasbrook’s strong Sox form and Ellison Flanagan’s showing against Fort Worth indicating mid season readiness

Muscatine George Volger Mineral Walls Texas Chicago White Sox White Sox Chicago Volger Bob Hasbrook Bert Ellison Mike Flanagan Detroit Hasbrook Sox C. A Tigers Musky Flanagan Ellison Fort Worth

Towa State Tennis Meet In August Des Moines

The Iowa state tennis championship will be held the week of August 13 in Des Moines, announced by B M Bonebrake president of the Iowa State Lawn Tennis association. The event teams with the Western Lawn Tennis association, raising the field to a higher caliber. State doubles champions may compete in the Western doubles championship in Chicago, with the winner advancing to the national doubles meet.

Des Moines B. M. Bonebrake Iowa State Lawn Tennis Association Western Lawn Tennis Association National Lawn Tennis Association Western Association Chicago

Dubuque Leads Fund Drive as Baseball Plan Grows

Dubuque reports success in its campaign for baseball funds with $1,000 raised in week one and another target of about $1,000 this week. The drive aims to raise the remaining $1,500 plus $600 already deposited with President J. F. Ford. Enthusiasm grows as Dubuque joins Waterloo and Cedar Rapids in a league outlook for a strong year. Ottumwa fans await a reorganized Central association club and will see one game. Chicago White Sox visit Ottumwa on April 6 with an all star team managed by Rusty Owens opposing Major Leaguers. The roster includes Thiesing, Link, Maloney, Wise, Price, Amas, Slapson, Bartlett, Owens, Wright, Berry, Rhoades, and pitcher Tom Estell, signed with Peoria after a stint in the bush.

Dubuque J. F. Ford Waterloo Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Central Association Chicago White Sox Rusty Owens C. A Thiesing Link Maloney Wise Price Amas Slapson Bartlett Owens Wright Berry Rhoades

East and West clash for city high title finale

East and West square off at the Armory tomorrow night in a bid to crown the city high school champion. A West win also seals the county title, with Paul Simpson now boosting the West lineup as forward. East counters with James O Connor at center and a strong supporting cast as both teams seek an upset and bragging rights.

Armory West Glen Whittle Cedar Falls Teachers Training High Hast Jack Skein Eest Skein Certe N Orange Paul Simpson

Morris to Meet Fulton in April Boxing Match

Chicago report confirms Carl Morris and Fred Fulton are matched for a ten round bout at the Manhattan Casino club on April 10. Manager Thomas Walsh says he has definite word from partner Nate Lewis and notes that a victory is expected.

Chicago Carl Morris Fred Fulton Manhattan Casino Club Thomas Walsh Wate Lewis Nate

Prominent Men Star at Traps in Ardent Supporters

New York March 20 Interesting figures compiled by Peter P. Carney Philadelphia booster of trapshooting show many well known men are ardent devotees of the trap game. Among them Vice President Marshall King George of England Alfonso of Spain Victor Emmanuel III of Italy Gov Walter Edge of New Jersey Gov Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania Gov Capper of Kansas former Gov Major of Missouri former Gov West of Oregon Gov Ferguson of Texas Theodore Roosevelt Amos Pinchot and other public figures are named. Carney notes mayors who approve trap enthusiasm Charles A Fleming mayor of Spokane broke 90 percent at a shoot R E Duval mayor of Belleville tied for first in a handicap at Memphis Mayor Thomas B Smith of Philadelphia belongs to a gun club and competes in contests.

New York Peter P. Carney Philadelphia Thomas R. Marshall King George England Wing Alfonso Spain Victor Emmanuel Italy Walter E. Edge New Jersey Brumbaugh Pennsylvania Gov Capper Kansas Major Missouri West Oregon Ferguson Texas Philip Sousa Teddy Theodore Roosevelt Amos Pinchot Carney Charles A. Fleming Spokane Wash Northwest Sportsmen's Association R. E. Duval Belleville Memphis Thomas B. Smith

Flanagan Missing Lefty Prowess After Broncho Accident

Detroit March 20 Pitcher Mike Flanagan a husky recruit trying for a place with the Detroit Americans would have been a southpaw if not for a broncho riding accident in his youth. An improvised aviation course fractured his left arm, forcing him to relearn throwing with his right. His later success recalls Tris Speaker who, after a salary wing injury, also switched throwing arms with great effect.

Mike Flanagan Detroit Waxahachie Tex Associated Press Flanagan Detroit Americans Tris Speaker

Boxing card upended as license loss halts Welling White bout

Charley White sees the club lose its license causing the Welling White match to be canceled and a Fran kie Callahan bout planned for next Thursday. Callahan pulled out of that match, so Nate and Charlie are returning home.

Charley White Frankie Callahan Callahan Nate Charlie

Things Theatrical Here At Home

Waterloo tonight screens de Lilac Domino with Bradford Kirkbride Yvonne Darle and Marie Hamilton among a rich cast. songs include Lilac Domino and Song of the Chimes. Majestic showcases The Rube Little Miss Up to Date Toyland Patria and The Winter Garden Revue with nine performers.

the Waterloo Bradford Kirkbride Yvonne’ Darle Marie Hanmislton Joseph Carey Edward Crawford Allan Ramsey Andre Corday Archibald Gilchrist Somejor Jimie Barry the Majestic Little Miss Betty Caldwell Leon Leonard Lester Voland Gamble Ohie Young April Winter Garden Bob Murphy Anna Mas Belle Dugene Cohan

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