Gotch to Train Earl Caddock for Stecher Title Fight
Frank Gotch and Earl Caddock prepare for the April 9 clash with Joe Stecher in Omaha. Gotch will devote full time to Caddock training, aiming to sharpen speed and strength with partners Ren Reuben and Ernest Karfe and to ensure Caddock is match ready for wrestling’s top light heavyweights. Caddock, a popular Anita Iowa star, trains at Chicago Athletic Association and wants to test himself against the best to confirm his status.
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Three- To Open May 3 Peoria and Mar 3 Playoffs
The Three-To League schedules openings with Peoria hosting Mar 3 in Tannibal and four matchups: Bloomington at Quincy, Rock Island at Rockford, Quincy at Alton. The May 9 play date features Rockford at Peoria and other relocations among Bloomington Quincy Hannibal Rock Island Alton Moline.
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Rock Island
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Alton
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Moline Bloomington
Ton
Moline
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Rock
To Avoid Dandruff Hair Treatment Ad Notice
An advertisement touts zemo as a quick antiseptic remedy for itching scalp and dandruff. It claims to kill the dandruff germ, nourish hair roots, and prevent hair loss, with a cheaper “houl e” size advertised for 25 cents or a dollar.
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Rerc Co
Cleveland
Strikes and Spares as Times-Tribune Tops Engravers in Bowling
In a commercial league clash at White Side alleys the Times-Tribune defeated the Engravers, leaders of the Commercial league, 854 to 829. High games came from Johnson with 234 and 224, Lauten and Van Wetzinger over 200, while Patton and Wellman contributed solid totals as the night featured several 200+ scores.
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Engravers
the Tribune
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van Wetzinger
E. Link
van Werzin
Parton
Martin
Campbell
Gymnastic Meet Ready To Entertain In Iowa City
Officials have set events and prepared for what may be the state’s largest western wrestling and gymnastic meet. Big Nine teams Ames Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin and St Paul will compete as Northwestern’s absence leaves a possible gap. Two heavyweights My Gibbons and Barney Levinsky meet in a no decision bout in St Paul tonight.
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Iowa
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Four West High Players Named to Honor Team
Athletic writer Glenn Whittle selects West High players for first and second honor squads. Simpson and Koch are top forwards, Hetts centers, Miller and Vaughan run guards with Vaughan captaining the first team. Second unit includes Greene Miller Parr Methfessel OConnor Swanson and Warren with Swanson noted for defense.
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Bob Miller
Simpson
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Swanson
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Were. Greene
W. Koch
B. Miller
W. Hetts
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BE. Vaughan
Manager Hughes Now In Dubuque
Ta March 23 George Hughes manager of the Dubuque baseball team of the Central Association has returned to the city to make his headquarters and take full charge of baseball activities. He will line up players and draw plans for the coming season. The finance committee was out Tuesday and again Wednesday getting money to support the club during the coming year. They report everything is coming along nicely, having at considerable money in two days.
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George Hughes
Dubuque Baseball Tenm
Central Association
Hughes
Robertson Rivalry With Cobb Promises From Davy Robertson
New York March 23 John J McGraw calls Davy Robertson Giant outfielder a potential rival to Ty Cobb if he channels temper and talent This season Robertson vows to deliver and improve following last year’s .307 batting slump He seeks to rise to the challenge amid southern pride and national league chatter about his rise.
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John J. McGraw
Davy Robertson
Ty Cobb
Elizabeth City
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Dave
Georgia
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Lightweight Joe Mandot Wins Referee Decision in New Orleans
In New Orleans lightweight Joe Mandot defeated Jimmie Minor of Memphis in a 10 round bout by referee's decision. Benny Leonard of New York won his match against Parkey Hommey, also from New York. Flommey's seconds tossed a sponge into the ring in the ninth round of another 10 round bout.
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New Orleans
Jimmie Minor
Memphis
Benny Leonard
New York
Parkey Hommey
Flommey
Marla Biursteadt
Elanor Sears
Long Beach
Cal
L. Williams
B. C. Bruce
Inca Wrestling Fans See Rosauer Triumph Over Ritterman
A large crowd witnessed Rosauer defeat Ritterman in a wrestling bout here. The first fall lasted 30 minutes with a wrist lock, and Ritterman forfeited the second after breaking a rib in a 14 minute struggle.
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Aaren
Inca
Rosauer
Ritterman
Ottumwa Fans Urge Ford to Visit and Save Franchise
In Cedar Rapids on March 23 a group of Ottumwa baseball supporters petition President Ford to visit Ottumwa and preserve the Central Association franchise. Ford plans a March 28 trip with committee members from Mason City, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids, aiming to secure Ottumwa before May season start. if unavailable, a March 29 La Crosse plan may follow.
Organization Aims to Perfect Circuit in Wisconsin Town
A Wisconsin town hosts a planned C A circuit event as organizers seek to perfect organizational structures before the specified time. Local officials and participating groups prepare for the proceedings.
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C.A. Circuit
Towa
Wisconsin
New Feature in Jobbers League Aims to Regulate Contracts
Preliminary steps were taken to organize the Jobbers league in a meeting at the Courier editorial rooms. A next gathering will invite missing teams and a contract system will govern player signings with restrictions on transfers and exchanges during the season.
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Jobbers League
Courier Editorial
Rickey Contract Clash Holds Up St. Louis Deals
Ban Johnson reports the National Commission will not rule on Rickey’s move until he clarifies his verbal agreement with Phil Ball and the status of his contract with the St. Louis Americans. Rickey had signed to lead the St. Louis Nationals with a salary higher than his current business manager pay.
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Branch Rickey
St. Louis Americans
St. Louis Nationals
Ban Johnson
National Commission
Rickey
Phil Ball
George Williams
Report on Rickey's Club Roles Clash and Contract Questions
The quoted remarks question a contract's terms and deny a players agreement. It notes Rickey currently serves both clubs, highlighting a potential conflict as facts come to light.
Northwestern and Iowa Absent At Conference Meet
Chicago March 23 Northwestern university teams from Chicago Wisconsin Illinois universities will compete in the Western Intercollegiate Conference indoor track and field meet at Patten gymnasium tomorrow night. More than 200 athletes from eight of nine schools are entered. the University of Iowa is without representation. A loan of 5 million dollars at six percent for seven years was arranged by the Norwegian finance minister with a New York bank.
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Patten Gymnasium
Northwestern University
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Illinois
University of Iowa
New York
You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh
Catarrh is an infection of the blood and lasting relief comes from purifying the blood. S. S. S. has been used for over fifty years to drive catarrhal poisons from the blood and restore health to mucous membranes. Drugstores stock S. S. S. and Swift Specific Co offers free medical advice from their chief medical adviser at 40 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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Swift Laboratory
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