Iowan Arena to Host Zbyszko Cutler Finish Match
Wladek Zbyszko and Charlie Cutler set for a two Falls out of three finish match in Waterloo theatre on April 3. Articles signed by principals. promoters tout Waterloo as a potential state sports center this spring and summer. Zbyszko, 250 to 260 pounds, meets 225-pound Cutler in a bout hailed as among Iowa’s most important wrestling showdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wladek 2Byszko
Earl Caddock
Charlie Cutler
Waterloo
Iowa
Ahe
Altho Zbyszko
Des Moines
Cutler
Zbyszko
Zhbyszko
Caddock
Anita Marvel
Stecher
Omaha
Lewis
Suwangler Lewis
New York
Diamond Dust on Training Camp Buzz and Roster Hints
Clarence Rowland notes Musser shines at camp and may win a regular mound role. Bert Ellison competes at first base with Ton Dressen in contention while Tiny Bodie and Wally Pipp vie at fielding spots. Rivalry between Bodie and Pipp looms as camp progress pleases manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rowland
Paul Musser
Musser
Bert Ellison
Ward
Detroit Tigers
Bert
Althoit
Ton Dressen
St. Paul
Ellison
Saier Faces Setbacks With Pirates After Rough Fall
Former first baseman Vic Saier recalls two career blows. He broke his leg last fall and was later traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Saier says the latest injury is the harder hit, leaving the Pirates far from a National League pennant.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Saaler
Pirates
Athletics
Vic Saie
Duque College Baseball Opens Spring Practice
Duque College baseball begins spring workouts at Clark Field with over 100 athletes reporting for the first session. Coach Cretzmeyer plans to trim the squad next week to form the regular lineup as the program rebuilds with Martin as a key returnee and newcomers from last year’s second team. Schneider and Cahill return to bolster the infield and catching positions.
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Diubuqee
Tu‘Duque College
Hibernac
Clark Field
Cretzmeyer
Martin
Croizmeyer
Schneider
Cahill
Ty Petit
Willard Fulton bout may be limited to ten rounds
Boxing talk in Ohridgo centers on whether the Willard Fulton world championship bout will be staged for ten rounds. Minneapolis is favored by at least one bidder. other cities like New Orleans Denver and Bliss are also in the running as articles of agreement are set to be signed next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohridgo
J. H. Herk
William Koenig
Mike Collins
Minneapolis
Chicago
Mande
Minnesota
Weard
Fulton
Kansas City
Dominick Tortorich
New Orleans
Willard
Willlam
Crescent City
Denver
Bliss
Okla
Gol. J. G. Miller
Oklahoma
Sooner
Col. Miller
Collins
Minnespolis
Wil
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Mr. Kearns
Red Cross
Dempsey
West Des Moines to Have a Ward Schedule
Des Moines March 23 Eight games next fall for West Des Moines high football. Openers include Boone October 5 and Waterloo October 12. Schedule lists Marshalltown Grinnell Fort Des Moines and Des Moines City among rivals.
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Des Moines
West Des Moines High
Gibatile
Boone
West High
Waterloo
Gamestars Alga
Marshall Brown
Grinnell
Fart Dads
Boxing Promoter Plans Big Fight Across Towns
The piece recaps promoter talk of staging a major boxing bout on a fourth day in various towns and hints at bid wars among Municipalities while noting other sports chatter. It mentions Wiktard, Air, and Willard in speculation and jests about promoters and crowds.
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Welk
Willard
Wiktard
Jean
Multon
Jaby
Rattleborough
Mattiesburg
N. Y
Chattahoochee
Flashes from Chicago Sports Briefs Including League Moves and Bouts
Larry Lafoste says he will not play for Brooklyn but will manage Indianapolis in the American Association unless the International league starts this season. Tom Gibbons defeats Gus Christie in Des Moines in a newspaper decision over 12 rounds. Jack Dillon tops Steamboat Bill Seattle in 10 rounds at Muncie. Tad Pat Moore and Roy Moore fight to a 20 round draw at Peoria. Northwestern wins Western Conference swimming title at Patten Gym scoring 47 1 5 with Chicago 29 1 3 Wisconsin 2H Trindig 8 Indiana 1 3. Five new conference records are set. Engineers in Norway plan consolidating small canals to obtain 290000 hydro power for a plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Larry Lafote
Toronto
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
Tom Gibbons
Gus Christie
Des Moines
Jack Dillon
Steamboat Bill Seatt
Muncie
Tad
Pat Moore
Roy Moore
Peoria
Northwestern University
Patten Gymnasium
Wisconsin
Trindig
Indiana
HUNTLEY KNOCKED OUT BY JOHNSON
Ray Johnson of St Paul defeated Lloyd Huntley of Waterloo in the eighth round of a ten round welterweight bout at the Waterloo theatre. Johnson used body work to wear Huntley down, who remained game and landed some hurtful blows before falling for the final time. Schroeder beat Alf Wells in the semi windup, winning all rounds but the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Johnson
St. Paul
Lloyd Huntley
Waterloo
Battling
Schroeder
Alf Wells
Des Moines
Huntley
Johnson
Slade
Ray
Hantley
Altho
Tloxd
Hunsley
Rattling Schroeder
Pick Your Own Flag Winner Braves Prospects in 1918 Series
The Boston Braves face a lean 1918 season with key losses and new signings as Stallings rebuilds. Gowdy and Maranville depart for service, Henry joins as catcher, Slattery strengthens the catching corps, and Smith shifts to second with Rawlings at short. Pitching remains unsettled but players like Murray and Leon offer future promise as the lineup takes shape.
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Courier and Treporter
Boston Braves
Boston
Braves
Charley Herzog
Mara
Wank Gowdy
Sergt. Gowdy
Maranville
Rabbit
Charlestown Navy Yard
Gowdy
Stallings
Henry Schreibeer
Lawrence
Arthur Rice
Buck” Herzog
Larry Doyle
Jesse Barnes
Jimmy
Johnny Rawlings
Rawlings
Herzog
Buck
Miami
Barnes
Tyler
Mass
Georgetown
Jack Leon
Nashville
Bill James
Ed Kenetchy
Red Smith
Walter Rehg
Ray Powell
Jon Kelly
Fred Bailey
Wickland
Indianapolis
Massey
Minneapolis
Jack Slattery
Tufts College
Slat
al Weave
Local Notes From Brandon March Activities and Obituary
Brandon reports include furloughs for Glen Briggs and Earl Wilson and a Methodist Ladies' Aid birthday party for February and March celebratees with green decorations. An obituary notes the death of Mrs. Henry Anderson near town after a brief illness with survivors listed. Community updates mention visitors, homecomings, and residents’ movements related to military service and family visits.
Van Gerpen Family Visits Relatives and Local Social Benefit
Aplington Arlington March 22 Mr and Mrs Dan Van Gerpen and children returned from a short visit with relatives at Earlville The basket social for the Red Cross Friday evening raised 127 Clarence Nelson of Camp Dodge spent Sunday with relatives here Mrs J D Trimble returned home to Clear Lake after a visit with her mother This Place Mr and Mrs Frank Bisbee and Floyd and Mrs Griffin returned to Mason City Sunday evening They accompanied the remains of Mrs Wm Bisbee for burial Saturday
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Griffin
Mason City
Wm. Bisbee
Community Notes From Gilbertville Visitations and Funerals
Mr and Mrs Henry Hess of Brandon visited with Mrs Flesss parents at Jr and Afrs Nicholas Kettman Sunday. Cedar Rapids visitors included Mr Jordan and Miss Lena Custer. Nick Rieder returns on furlough from Camp Dodge to see his father in St Francis hospital. Forty hours devotion at Immaculate Conception church drew many. Mrs Hogan returned from Fairbank after attending her nephew John Garvers funeral.
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Gilbertville
Henry Hess
Brandon
Fless
Nicholas Kettman
Jordan
Cedar Rapids
H. C. Hardin
Lena Custer
William
Nick Rieder
Camp Dodge
St. Francis Hospital
Immaculate Conception
Hogan
Fairbank
John Garver
Ladies' Literary circle marks twenty-fifth anniversary reception
La Porte City notes detail the Ladies' Literary circle anniversary reception at the Ballhelm home with a simple two-course dinner and a program including president’s welcome, remembrances, readings, a piano duet, and war-time entertainment. The piece also reports school illnesses, debates, and local family moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Wil Ballhelm
Rey Hawkins
Ke, Simpson
E. M. Haven
Simpson
Stebbins
Adaline Waldraff
Herd
Woodman
Eva Grobe
Wayne
J. M. Hileman
Waterloo
Grippe
North
Burt Moyle
Eugene Gardner
Roy Casey
Joe McBride
Polar
Wis
Sesson
Mity
Joan McBrids
J. H. Anderson
W. C. Scorey
Cedar Valley
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Ibyo
Giant Mole
Karl Caddock
Chaage Grappler
Petersburg. Fla
Connie Mack
Clarenre Walker
George Burns
Yarro Vercher
Cleveland
Lcnnie Zimmerman
Eddie Collins
Giants
Zim
Ramflen
Mac Gelling
Tiny Bodie
Wally Tipp
New York Yankees
Tingst
Hodie
Pipp
Mae
Liz Rome
Jennings
Giant
The
PRI
Columbia
Pierce
Saghoene Vrines
Ake
Destroller
Stan
E. Vifth
Ridet
Saier
Willard-Fulton
Mar
Miller Sajy
West Des Moines
Jubii
Miko
Lower Hackensack
Bunkydoodie
Jazzville
St. Louis Browns
Roger Hornsby
White Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Wiladek Zbyszko
Madison Square Garden
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Holand
Devil
Norway
Anl
Ena
Cheever
Wilson
Marsh- Place
John Henry
Georges Stallings
Arthur Wilson
Cubs
George “Lefty
Henry
Tribe
Jimmy Smith
Rehg
Is Powell
Koney
Kelley
Red” Smith
J. Smith
Fenry
Rudolph
Glen Briggs
Detroit
Earl Wilson
B. O. Wilson
Utah
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Henry Anderson
Sophia Louise Schultz
Freeport
Tfl
Buchanan County
Emil Lenius
Lenius
Clara
Anna Lenius
Lois Anderson
Hazel
Alta Anderson
Minnie Schultz
May Lane
Shreveport
Martha Alvin
Herman Schultz
Grenden
Minn
Charles Schultz
Porest City
Frank
Ernest Schultz
Butte Mont
Clifford Haines
Montana
Kata “Steckman
Vinton Triday
Pipestone
Pred Pike
Manly
Ed Lanne
Palo
Lane
Aplington
Valle Rico
Blace
Er Hmi
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