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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1918

Page

5

Central Weet In Tourney Winner Shows Basketball Promise

Central school of Watering weet captured the grade school city basketball championship last night. Central juniors defeated Grant 106 to 6, while Central seniors roared past Lincoln 45 to 9. Knode and White star for Central juniors. Whittle shines for the seniors.

Central School of Watering Weet Grant Lincoln Central Knode White Whittle Red O'Connor Haode Whittle Wardle Grant Thomas Coennor Wren Riley Waters Lovelett Byierenk Aere Burhite Grae Thomas Heasl Barnes West High Central Lincoln Wardle Whittle Bauer Guerin Jolle Miller Renner Henry Summa Whittle Bintz Knatyes

Britton Knocks Moran In Sixth At Chattanooga

In Chattanooga Tennessee Jack Britton stopped Vic Moran in round six. Rodman Wannamaker special in New York saw Jose Ray of the Illinois Athletic club set a world in door mark for three four the mile at 3 44 3 5 besting Joe Driscoll by 21 5 seconds. Clinton Larsen a former Brigham Young University star now in Waco aviation training won the high jump at six feet 27 5 inches. Norton shaded Rolfe in ten rounds Fidler outpointed Reed in six in Cedar Rapids. Feichtinger Minneapolis leads Northern Bowling with 2 69.

Chicago Jack Britton Vic Moran Chattanooga Tenn Jose Ray Illinois Athletic Club Rodman Wannamaker New York Joe Driscoll Clinton Larsen Brigham Young University Utah Aviation Training Camp Waco Tex Pug Norton Rolfe Dave Fidler Jack Reed Cedar Rapids Northern Bowling Association Feichtinger Minneapolis

Fragmentary land transfer list with multiple names

A garbled OCR sequence lists numerous individuals and parcel references including Frank E Bailey Christensen Bert Zerkle Gailowa Ackerson Theodore Stuckart Hubert Stuckart David Ishnson Mae Poaloia and Ray Doh. Several NE NW SW and other quarter-section land descriptions appear with unclear dates.

Frank E. Bailey Christensen Highland Imp Reising sJand Bert FR. Zerkletagh Gailowa Eq Ackerson Raydoh James W. Tollland Theodore Stuckart Hubert Stuckart David Ishnson Lee Io Mae Poaloia

Fight Principals Await Gongs Tap At Waterloo

Ray Johnson of St Paul meets Lloyd Huntley in a 10 round boxing card at Waterloo theatre tomorrow night. Johnson seeks a sixth round finish while Huntley promises a bold upset. Also on the bill Alf Wells faces Battling Schroder in a bantamweight bout and two 220 pound heavyweights appear in an eight round preliminary. Referee g. R. Slade will officiate.

Ray Johnson St. Paul Lloyd Huntley Waterloo Theatre Johnson Huntley Waterloo Aps Alf Wells Battling Schroder Wells-Schroder Schroder Altho Schroeder Aliko G. R. Slade

Baseball Leaders in War Time Sacrifice and Service

The article discusses major league baseball figures joining military service, noting players from both leagues volunteering or enlisting. It highlights owners and executives, including Capt. Truston and Cap Hustan, as well as Presidents Johnson and Sewer contributing to war efforts and Red Cross work.

Army Navy Viest Capt Truston New York Yankees France Cap Hustan Johnson American League Washington Tewer National League Red Cross Tack Barre

Red Sox secure Evers to coach McInnis at second base

Boston reports say the Red Sox have hired Johnny Evers to coach Stuffy McInnis at second base. The move draws mixed judgment from Connie Mack and others who question converting a strong first baseman into a second sacker. Cincinnati may lack Larry Kope at short this summer as he remains unsigned and eyeing aviation service. Cubins consider Mitchell infield, overlook Charlie Pechous who could excel as a fielder and potential regular. Frazee bets earlier in December reflect perceived imbalances as Brooklyn loses eight players and other clubs juggle star talent amid roster churn.

Boston Red Sox Johnny Evers McInnis Connie Mack Cincinnati Reds Larry Kope Garry Herrmann Cubins Mitchell Charlie Pechous Cub Inttellers Brooklyn Smith Pfeffer Cadore Athletics

Thorpe Signs With the New York Giants

Indian star Jim Thorpe signs to play for the New York Giants this season after years as a regular not achieved. The piece notes Thorpe’s improved batting, expectation of key players back, and mentions other baseball moves and rumors including Dick Conway, Roger Hornsby, Larry Doyle, and George Burns.

Jim Thorpe Giants Thorpe Cincinnati New York McGraw George Burns New York Club

Amateur Ball In Waterloo Plans League For War Year

Waterloo readers hear plans for an amateur baseball league this spring and summer as war enlistments shrink talent. A meeting will be held soon to organize and discuss prospects. Many former Redsons are in service, but baseball resilience remains despite the Kaiser and wartime calls.

Waterloo Central Association Kaiser

Pugilist dispute and comic Q A column echoes

A boxing row ends in a claim of foul with groin injury and doctor. a satirical Q and A column follows with garbled jokes, misdirections, and answers about Lawrence silent I and Willard Fulton, among others, promising more Puzzling Qs.

Willard Fulton World Title Fight Planned for July 4

Final articles of agreement for the world heavyweight championship bout between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton for 20 rounds on July 4 will be signed in Chicago next Tuesday after a conference with Willard, Fulton, and managers Col Miller and Mike Collins. Denver is favored if a 20 round match can be staged, with Minneapolis as a fallback. Milwaukee deemed unlikely.

Chicago Jess Willard Fred Fulton Willard Fulton Col J. C. Miller Mike Collins Minneapolis Denver New Orleans Milwaukee

Mooreville Local Notes and Community Updates

Mooreville reports sick resident Afeeker is out of quinsy illness. Banquet attendance by Sawyer and Grover Thomas families at Dysart Castle hall. Nellie Woodworth resigns Bruce teaching post to take Morley high school spot. Mrs. C. B. Hayward returns from Chicago hospital. Marion Hayward and spouse accompany her home. Mrs. D. McIntyre visiting daughter in Waterloo. CL. B.C. to meet at Mrs. Ed Strohecker’s home to sew for Red Cross on March 27.

Mooreville AL TL Afeeker A. D. Sawyer Grover Thomas W. H. Smith K. P Dysart Castle Hall Nellie Woodworth Bruce Morley C. B. Hayward Chicago Hospital Marion Hayward Chicago D. McIntyre R. Burgess Waterloo CL. B.C Ed. Strohecker Red Cross Geneseo the Missionary Society and Red Cross Effie Lockard

Homesick Letters Describe Comfort of Home During War

The writer compares homesickness to trench life, notes the joy a letter from home brings, requests a photo, and promotes a photo finishing department offering one day service by five, with guarantees of refinishing any unsatisfactory work.

When You Have No Gun Strange Things You See

The piece extols camera use over rifles and notes that photos record people, places, and events. It promotes cameras starting at $2 009 and offers color touch ups for old items, including blue ribbons on a gray bonnet, with colorite priced at 25 cents a bottle.

Dr Peck’s Pyzosis Tooth Preparations

Brush that fits the teeth both the inside and the outside. Paste that cleans by dissolving instead of scrubbing. Sterilizer that sterilizes. Let us show you the outfit. They are sold separate or complete.

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