Miske Deserved World of Credit in Heavyweight Talks
The article urges recognition for Billy Miske from St Paul as a top heavyweight contender. It notes his ten round challenge to Fred Fulton in St Paul, his rugged maul handling style resembling Jack Dempsey, and his potential to reach the championship if properly managed. It highlights his impact on Dillon, Moran, and Cowler, and his growing prospect of title contention.
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Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
Jack Dempsey
Yione
Mussy
St. Paul
Fistie
Billy Miske
Fulton
Mempser
Miske
Battler
Twin Cities
Husky
Riuch
Billy
Businese
Jack Dillon
Frank Moran
Tom Cowler
Cowler
Bee
Frederick
Colored Youth Admires Chase in Montgomery Moe
A March scene in Montgomery features Hal Chase drawing close scrutiny from a Black youth who, after arriving, follows him around practice. The boy asks to learn the scoop trick to catch grounders and throws, hoping to become first on the ballfield. Chase agrees to teach him.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hal Chase
Mal
Hal
Chicago sport flashes report boxing decision and golf news
In Chicago a 12 round decision for a March bout at FostHouse of Fielegat Olis defeated a rival. In Pinehurst, Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Pittsburgh and Mrs Ronald Barlow of Philadelphia reached the women’s North and South golf final and will meet for the championship. Other notes mention Tommy Robaver and Augie Tatne as possible items.
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Chicago
Marchson
Fost
House of Fielegatolis
Dorothy ‘Ampbett Hurd
Pittsburgh
Ronald B. Barlow
Philadelphia
Pinehurst
Tommy Robaver
Augie Tatne
Annapabolish Bering
Tennis tournament entries pour in at Ast High event
Entries for the upcoming tennis tournament at Ast High are coming in rapidly and indications point to about nine players competing. No exact date is set, but the tourney will likely be staged next month. There is some hope of arranging a match with West High, though the old Rose and Black institution has never supported tennis strongly.
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Ast High
West High Altho
Rose and Black
Nashua Track Schedule Grows for Spring Meets and Relays
Nashua plans a heavy spring track program with a dual meet against Waverly on April 12 and a Des Moines relay trip on April 19. Nashua will also compete at the Cedar Falls Cedar Valley meet on May 14 and send entries in the Des Moines state meet. A large squad of candidates is being prepared for the campaign.
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Aahua
Ashua High
Waverly
Nashua
Des Maine
Hampton
Fair Grounds
Cedar Valley
Cedar Falls
Shua
Des Moines Son
Cross Country Race Next Week Promises Strong Field
The upcoming cross country run set for next week is expected to attract a competitive field with several athletically gifted competitors. Organizers anticipate fast times and notable performances amid varying weather conditions.
Johnny Dundee May Be Matched With Champion Leonard
Johnny Dundee a New York lightweight and top title contender may face Benny Leonard next month. Promoter The York has offered April 19 and promoter Ryan expects Dundee to accept. A match with Johnny Nora is discussed if accepted, with a 4 to 1 odds and a percentage of the house take.
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Prioni
Patsy
New Orleans
Somewhere in France and home front headlines collide
A collage of World War I era lines blends poems and dispatches as readers recall loved ones fighting abroad. Mentions of a soldier’s boyhood, prayers for truth, and strength mix with boxing notes, political quips, and local notices, all reflecting wartime civic concerns and media humor.
Dodgers Face Bleak Prospect in Second Division Bid
Brooklyn’s pennant hopes dim as pitching losses from Pfeffer Cadore and Smith hit the squad. Manager Robinson remains hopeful but realistic about a 1918 season far short of glory with Mamaux, Coombs, Marquard, Cheney, Mitchell, Grimes and Russell competing for spots. Infield muddle centers on Dauert O Mara Olson Ward as shortstop glut poses questions while Wheat Myers refuse contracts. Miller Wheat Krieger handle catching as Lajoie arrival could bolster lineup.
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Brooklyn
Wibert Robinson
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Wilbert Robinson
Dodgers
Jef Pfeffer
Leon K. Cadore
Sherrod Smith
Robbie
Pfeffer
Cadore
Smith
Superbas
Mamaux
Ebbetts
Larry Cheney
Rubarguard
Jack Coombs
al Mamaux
Clarence Mitchell
Russell
Burleigh Grimes
Plitt
Robinson
Marquard
Cheney
Clarence
Ollie O'Mara
Ivan Olson
Short
Chuck Ward
Pirates
Stengel
Cutshaw
O'Mara
Olson
Ward
O’mara
Keystone
Zack Wheat
Hi Myers
Dave Hickman
Jimmy Johnston
Otto Miller
Mack Wheat
Ernest Krieger
Miller
Lajoie
Larry
Many Famous Bail Players Located at Camp Dodge
Camp Dodge at Ta on March 27 reports a large base of former major and minor league players in the 351st field hospital squad. Notables include Thomas Sheehan formerly of the Athletics and H A Rustenuaren from the Giants, with Tierney at second, Weldt at short, Clarke at third, Turgeon at first, McCarthy in left, Falskin in center, and Foster contending for right field.
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Camp Dodge
351St Field Hospital
Thomas Sheehan
Philadelphia Athletics
H. A. Rustenuaren
New York Giants
James Tierney
Kansas City
Arthur Fweldt
Des Moines Western Leagu Ters
Harold Clarke
Joplin
Paul Turgeon
Fort Dodge Central Association
Joseph McCarthy
Union Association
John Falskin
Nebraska Grid Star Fights to Enter Service
Edson Shaw star of the University of Nebraska football fights to join the army after seven rejections for physical unfitness. The Omaha article notes his reputation as a gamest player and perfect physical specimen, awaiting draft officials verdict on his final hope to enlist.
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Omaha
Neb
Edson Shaw
University of Nebraskan
Shaw
Nebraska Star Shaw Faces Rejections From Military Branches
Shaw, captain of the Nebraska football team, failed to enter multiple services due to football knees and color blindness. Attempts spanned the Nebraska National Guard, reserve officers, regular army, aviation, gas engine, balloon school, and navy. He will graduate next June as the Cornhuskers remained Missouri Valley champions. Also notes Helgoland Sabbath timing.
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Nebraska National Guard
Army
Navy
Shaw
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
University
Things Theatrical Here At Home
Vaudeville program at Majestic Theatre features A Fireside Reverie with Jack Princeton and seven performers, Jansen and the Mystery Maids, Jack Dresdner, Harvey De Ora Trio, Lew Huff, plus Pathe news and Hidden Wand chapter. The family skeleton film stars Charles Ray at Plaza. The Telltale Step and The Light Within headlining Crystal with Mme Petrova and Thomas Holding.
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Vaudevile
Frudenfeld
Majestic Theatre
Jack Princeton
Jansen
Jack Dresdner
Harvey de Ora
A. Darktown
Lew Huff
Pathe
Mmme
Petrova
Crystal Theatre
Destiny
Thomas Holding
Lumsden Hare
Mme. Petrova
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