Grade Schools In Title Contests Across City
Two East and two West schools survive semi finals as Grant, Central and Lincoln win in Tuesday play. East squads remain strong with Grant and Whittier, while Central and Lincoln triumph in senior rounds, setting up a Wednesday YMCA final.
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Diamond Dust and Baseball Gossip From Camp
St Louis fans hope for relief as Gedeon shines after Pratt trade while Hollocher Impresses Cubs. Dave Robertson refuses contract, Dave Davenport heals from injury, Mamaux reinstated, and Dufford Heathcatte labeled a promising rookie. Red Sox and Dodgers clash in an 11 run exhibition as Barrows advertises health ads.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Barrows Crew
Brooklyn
Willard and Fulton Shown as Largest Heavyweights in Ring History
New York March 20 A discussion on Willard and Fred Fulton as potential world heavyweight champions highlights their unprecedented size. Willard, about 340 pounds at Havana 1915, vs Fulton around 225 pounds, would produce the tallest heaviest title duel with likely 250 pounds or more for the champion and a heavy weight challenger.
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Ne York
Willard
Fred Fulton
Anaderen Pugilisator
Willart
Patton
dHuchester
Ming
Irs
Goliaths
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Jack Johnson
Fitzsimmons
John J. Sullivan
Wyoder
Fulton
Altho
Jonnson
Havana
Erally
Johnson
Hana
Jeffrie
Jeffes
Carbatt
Simmons
Sullivan
Famous Athletes May Appear Here This Spring
Waterlag aims to become the region’s athletic hub with three to four major events this spring and summer. Nationally known wrestlers George Astt and Joe McVey set for March 28, Vasil and McVey’s finish match. plans also include a Wiredakborszko versus Charlie Cutler April bout and potential matchups for Neal Allison Johnny Dundee Bobby Waugh Patsy Cline. Baseball returns after years without a minnos qin ity.
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Middlewest
George ¥Astt
Joe McVey
Vasil
McVey
Heimer Myre
Charles City
Im.v
Xeal Alison
Canada
Johnnys No
Allison
Bobby Waugh
Patsy Cline
Johnny Dundee
Minos
Huntley Fight Doors Local Ring Before Army Call
Waterloo fans await the 10 round bout as Huntley battles Ray Johnson at local ring on Friday night. Huntley plans to join the coast artillery soon and continue boxing if possible, with Jimmy Meyer guiding him and McVey predicting a tough, not one-sided fight.
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Wloys Huntley
Ray Johnson
St. Paul
Huntley
Coast Artillery
Trpaves
United States
Johnson
Jimmy Meyer
McVey
Huntler
Trapshooting to Come Back Strong in Iowa This Year
Iowa trapshooting expands with thirty eight clubs and a further unregistered club scheduling tournaments from April to September. Des Moines and Mason City host major events while many towns including Gilmore City Correctionville Sac City Oskaloosa Ames Ottumwa De Witt Terril Bel le Plaine Pocahontas Maquoketa Rockwell City Kingsley Rock Rapids Charles City Anamosa West Side West Bend Newell Davenport Monticello Hampton Spirit Lake Harlan Chariton Gladbrook Des Moines list dates and venues for spring summer showcases and the state tournament.
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Mahaska County
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Terril
Waterloo
Old Policy
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Primghar
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Manning Gun Club
Manning
Manwoketa
Maquoketa
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Kingsley
Rock Rapids
Charles City
Anamosa
Old Pol
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West Side
Old Polfer
West Bend
Tulyie
Willard Fulton Fight Deal Raises Record Purses
The Willard Fulton match plans unfold with a $150000 bid and a guaranteed purse to Willard of at least $125000 under April 1 terms. He could secure more if negotiations push higher, marking the largest guaranteed purse in boxing history surpassing the Johnson Jeffries total.
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Willard
Matt Hinkel
Dominick Tortorich
Willard-Fulton
Jess
Fulton
New Orleans
Johnson- Jeffries
Boxing Narrowly Decides Chicago Fights In Cleveland
March 20 sport notes report Matt Brock barely edged Willie Jackson in a 10 round Cleveland bout. In New York wrestling, Wladek 4 Zbyszko was disqualified after head holds sparked a clash with Strangler Lewis, who rendered his foe unconscious. Americus of Baltimore threw Jess Westergaard of Iowa in 28 20. Hassane toppled Henderson and Maleowitch beat Mannich by decision. Legal actions include Lavan v Ball for 50000 slander claims set for April 22 in St Louis. Derrill Pratt potential suit set for April 23. Huntley’s friends plan a big crowd for a forthcoming match with a strong prelim card expected.
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Chicago
Matt Brock
Willie Jackson
Cleveland
New York
Wladek
Zbyszko
Mort Henderson
Joe Maleowitch
George Mannich
John Lavan
St. Louis Americans
Phil Ball
St. Louis
Derrill Pratt
Prospect Golf Club Annual Dinner Holds April 24
The Prospect Golf club will hold its annual dinner on the evening of April 24 with Paul Talbot as secretary announcing the event. The program will include stunts and surprises as trophies are awarded for the 1917 city tournament and officers are elected. Weather favors an early season start. last year allowed play in May.
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Prospect Golf Club
Paul Talbot
Waterloo
Altho
What Baseball Is Doing in Present Maelstrom of War
American society enters wartime as a whole, with industries and institutions facing scrutiny. Baseball is praised as essential, serving military training and morale, with its service record endorsed by leaders and governments abroad. The piece argues baseball should proudly display its service flag, illustrating its contribution to national effort.
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Europe
United States
Washington
France
Grover Alexander Signs Contract With Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander, former Philadelphia pitcher, signed a contract with the Chicago National League club in Pasadena on March 20. No terms were disclosed but reports say William Wrigley Jr. helped secure the deal. The item notes war mobilization sentiment and promises a follow up article tomorrow.
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Cal
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Philadelphia
Alexander
William Wrigley, Jr
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