Waterloo Baseball Campaign Raises Thousands in Day
Waterloo's baseball fundraising kicked off with strong daily progress, raising about 4,900 yesterday and 31,000 previously for a season total near 4,000. Subscriptions at 2 dollars per share promise one vote, with many local businesses and residents listed among supporters. Manager Ned Egan enjoys broad confidence as committees persist in soliciting stocks and signatures.
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Weaterloo
New Baseball Association
Waterloo
Ned Egan
Dublin giant Coffey wins third round over Kellar in Brooklyn bout
Jim Coffey, a Dublin heavyweight, defeats Terry Kellar of California in the third round as Wellar's seconds throw in the sponge. Rod Williams defeats Jin Murray in New York. Norman Rosa, Gympie club, wins the national AAU 220 yard swim title in New York with a world record 2 minutes 22 seconds.
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Chicaco
Jim Coffey
Dublin Giant
Terry Kellar
Californa
Brooklyn
Wellar
Sponge
Rod Williams
Himmore
Jin Murra
New York
Norman Rosa
Gympie Club
San Francisco
National Amateur Athletic Union
Warid
Hussane Seeks Wrestle With John Olen Husane in Chicago
Yussif Hussane, recovering from a Lincoln Park ankle break, trains at Arcade gym with Kloos Brown and plans to challenge Finn John Olen who recently defeated Stecher. Brown backs the Turk with $340 as Hussane vows to meet all comers on the North Shore road work route.
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Chicago
Yusiff Hussane
Lincoln Park
Kussane
George Kloo
Brown
Arcade Gymnasium
Biegianing
Turk
Hussane
Olin
Finn
Bowling results mix as teams win by default and high scorers named
In Stahies and Spares Commercial League the Y M C A team won three games by default as the Conc her team failed to appear. Marty Reed led with a 203 high single while Buecker posted the top average of 179. Edison Lamps edged Humphrey Aves in Citizens Gas League with a two to one win. Mason City, Manahl’s Waterloo squad led a five-man event with Packey McWarlasie’s 205 high in singles and Manahl’s 89 average across three games in the same meet held with northern Iowa and southern Minnesota bowlers.
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Buecker
Duecker
Swenson
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Reed
Gan
Ctizens Gas League
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Humphey Aves
Gornan
Kenneally
Mason City
Manahl
Waterloo
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Des Moines
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Dalry
VR Times-Tribune
Givens
Humphrey Vweaters
Wrestler Caddock Seeks Stecher Title in Omaha Arena
Chicago report details Lar Caddock former amateur champion training for Joe Stecher's championship match in Omaha on April 11. Caddock discusses his rise from novice to top contender, his speed and trickery, and his plans with trainer Charley Cutler to challenge Stecher. Also notes Omaha high school to play Fort Dodge high next season with a Thanksgiving 1918 game.
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Lar Caddock
Ben Reuben
Caddock
Stecher
Gene Maelady
Omaha
Chicago Athletic Association
Reuben
Lince
Caddack
Burl
Chicago
Reuben Awill
Charley Cutler
Hiw
Gana
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge High
W. H. Blakely
Nebraska
Sioux City
America
Two New Diggers Sign Contracts for Mason City Team
Sam Hendee and H A Black signed with the Mason City Baseball association adding strength to the Claybaker list for the coming season. Black, an outfielder with 126 games, eight errors and .234 batting, is a steady hitter. Hendee, six foot five and 190 pounds, fast and strong in the field, starred for Duluth in the Northern league, winning his first game and posting a strong season. Players to report for practice April 9 as transportation is arranged and fitness is reported.
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Mason City
John L. Campbell
Mason City Baseball Association
Claybaker
Sam Hendee
H. A. Black
Black
Sam Nendee
Hendee
Duluth
Schroeder
Town City
Otto Yacknaw the One Man Show Wins Ball Game and Fight
A Cleveland athlete Otto Yacknaw fans in Colon Panama by combining a baseball win with a boxing knockout. He secretly replaced a teammate to bat, then doubled in the run that tied the game and slid home for the winning score as soldiers led 5 by 9. After the ball game he knocked out a boxer in the fourth round. He also holds a light heavyweight title belt.
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Panama
Ohio
Otto Yacknaw
Fist
Willow
Cleveland
Otto
Washington
Soliier
Coast Defense Boys
Menez
Colom
Mendez
Ile
States
Drake Relays Show Steady Time Drops Across Decades
Des Moines March 28 Special proof of steady track progress through 1911 to 1916 at the Drake Relays. Total running times in ten annual events fell each year, with the university class showing consistent gains while college and high school classes also improve.
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Des Moines
Guinach
Middle West
Wagner Hitting Secret Made Public Advice to Free Swingers
Hans Wagner, veteran shortstop, reveals batting advice to a Cincinnati recruit training in Shreveport. He emphasizes deciding which ball to hit before reaching the plate and sticking to that choice, swinging hard on the chosen pitch, especially on the third ball if awaiting it.
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Shreveport
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh Nationals
Cincinnati Nationals
Hans
Wagner
Preferred Risk Life Insurance Quip on Automobiles
A solicitor quips that owning a car lowers life insurance premiums because it reduces the danger of being run over, illustrating an old era viewpoint on auto ownership and protection. The remark frames risk and policy pricing with a wry, period voice.
Dubuque Signs Star Leo Meyer for Central Association
Dubuque Iowa March 25 Leo Chief Meyer longtime Dubuque White Sox catcher and Dubuque college football and baseball star has signed to play with the Dubuque club in the Central association. He drew interest from Quincy Hannibal Des Moines clubs and is praised by Coach Cretzmeyer as a strong prospect. Also signed is McWeeney a six foot two inch semi pro pitcher from Chicago who won 14 straight games with a northeastern Town club.
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Dubuque
Leo
Wiisake Liood
Meyer
John W. Cretzmeyer
Dubuque College
Hughes
McWeeney
Chicago
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