Waterloo to Field Mississippi Valley League Baseball Team
Pat Ragan appointed as manager of Waterloo’s Mississippi Valley league team signing six foot hurler and outfielder Art Thomsen from Omaha and Columbus. Local committee pushes for financial backing to secure a league presence, with Ragan visiting Waterloo to finalize preparations for the season.
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Sporting News
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Mssissippi Valley League
Bowling Tailors Defeat Hawkeyes in City League
Tibbitts Tailors won three straight games over Hawkeye Oil in Waterloo alleys last night, forging a 2,729 to 2,412 team victory. Newman led with a 267 high game and 2,290 high average amid scattered scores from A McFarlane, Hardin, Mohr, and E McFarlane. The meet opened the American bowling course tournament with squads from Toledo, Wheeling, Aurora, Scots, Pittsburgh, and Parkerabur entering morning play and a final out-of-town lineup on Thursday night. The event continues into Saturday with standings for Flyemen, Tweemen, and Individuals posted.
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Hawkeye Oil
Waterloo Alleys
Newman
Hawkers
Wavanaugh
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B. C. Tourne
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Xwheeling
Aurora
Pittsburgh
Parkerabur
Firat
Tournemant
New York
Dubuque
Steadings
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Lindn Life Tnsurance Company
Feet Warne
Spinella
Newae
W. Lundgren
B. Spinel
Lesa
Morvich 3-year-old shows fast Derby trail at Jamaica
New York March 25 The great 3-year old Morvich pointed for the Kentucky Derby ran a rapid trial at the Jamaica track carrying about 1235 pounds under strong urging. He clocked the first three furlongs in 23 4-5 and the half mile in 51 3-5 as the track proved fast.
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New York
Morvich
Jamaica Track
Australian giant now ready for Dempsey bout says Tracy
Jim Tracy heavyweight champion of Australia arrives in New York weighing 210 pounds and six feet three inches tall, aged 24. He seeks matches with Jack Dempsey and is willing to fight Harry Wills or Bill Brennan first.
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Jim Tracy
Australia
Jack Dempsey
Tracy
Harry Wills
Bill Brennan
Last Night's Fights Across Multiple Cities
Highlights from boxing cards in New York Worcester Mass Memphis Philadelphia Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Youngstown and Surevenort. Notable results include Joe Lyne defeating Johnny Gro in 22 rounds and Bill Tate beating Sam Langford in eight. Glance at other decisions and a 12 round draw between Blackie Richards and Patsy Duren.
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Joe Lyne
Johnny Gro
Broose Worcester
Mass
Ir Mewarthy
Roxbury
Bob Roper
Mermphis
Bill Tate
Chicago
Sam Langford
Philadelphia
Joe Nelson
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Jas O'Donnell
Cincinnati
Frankie Scheell
Buffalo
Barney Adair
Columbus
Phil O'Dowd
Dantam
Kid Herman
Pekin
Dayton
Blackie Richards
Patsy Duren Toledo
Youngstown
Jimmy Jones
al Vanes
Johnny Titmat
St. Paul
A Comic Strip in Type by J P McEvoy
The poem traces a comic strip figure’s rants against the plutocrats who rule society. It contrasts his early fiery tirades with a later windfall after an uncle dies, noting how wealth cools his anti rich rhetoric as he ritually ridicules passersby while stocks and bonds surge. The piece is syndicated by Associated Bastore.
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Earth
Andnels
Associated Bastore
Schaefer and Hoppe Duel In 18.2 Billiards Match
Chicago reports a 1 560 point three night match with Jake Schaefer leading Willie Hoppe by 34 after last night’s play. Schaefer scored a 34 unfinished inning and posted a high run of 252 while Hoppe achieved 260 in his best stretch as he chased the former champion’s total.
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Willie Hoppe
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Classy Prelims Set for Tomorrow Mat Go at Moose Hall
Tomorrow at 8:20 p m at Moose Hall Jack Rosauer 179 pounds and Parquette 190 pounds lead two classy preliminaries in catch as catch can wrestling Promoter stakes include a possible future match for Helmer Myhre Rosauer aims to toss Parquette in straight two and seek a light heavyweight bout With Lao Keegan 128 pounds vs Clive Bagwell 150 pounds Harve Van Schoyck 165 pounds faces Kid Hall 160 pounds Parquette’s backers expect a tough test amid past showings Also noted Sharkey vs Spencer in New York with a potential shot at Bantamweight champ Johnny Budd if Sharkey wins
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Jack Rosauer
Parouette
Harve van Schoyck
Kid Hall
Lao Keegan
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Prestina
Yankees name batting lineup as pennant race tightens
New Orleans preview quotes Miller Huggins, naming the Yankees batting order: Fewster left, Miller center, Baker. Thires Pann at first, McMinnan right, Ward in center. Scott at second, and a missing shortstop. Fort Worth report notes Toney in great form as the Giants defeat the White Sox 3 to 1.
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Faber Drubbed by Giants in Preseason Clout
Chicago on March 28 reports the Chicago Americana loss as the New York Giants hammered Vic Faber for six innings to win 11 to 3 in a preseason tilt. White Sox fans note Faber arrived as Giants bats heated up, while Cubs seek a catcher as Kilfer ponders limited pitching duties.
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Indiana Hoosiers to Tour Japan This Spring
Thirteen members of the University of Indiana baseball team will sail for Japan April 1 to play the Waseda University team. Captain Walker will lead as pitcher. The Hoosiers will play about 10 games with American college teams and stay in the orient for two months. Wisconsin and Chicago have done similar tours in past years.
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Japan
Waseda University
Hoosier
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Orient
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Strangler Lewis Aims To Meet Jack Dempsey In Wrestling Clash
Strangler Lewis, the noted wrestler, challenges champion Jack Dempsey to a bout. He says wrestling is superior to boxing, pledges close work and holds to stop Dempsey, and asserts a heavyweight wrestler would generally be stronger and more scientific than a heavyweight fighter. He insists Dempsey would not land a body blow that could stop him.
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Jack Dempsey
Lewis
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Jack
Lewis Defeats Mahmout for Heavyweight Title in Straight Falls
Ed Strangler Lewis retained the heavyweight title by defeating Yousiff Mahmout in Kansas City in straight falls. The first fall lasted 44 minutes 22 seconds and the second 1 minute 2 seconds, both ending with headlocks.
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Mahmout
Kansas City
Boys May Procure Y Camp Funds by Collecting Pails
Boys eager for the summer camp can raise funds by collecting self sealing pails used for molasses. Local Y officials say a manufacturer will buy the pails, with pay based on size and features, and the pails must be cleaned. Pails are turned in at the Y M C A for credit on savings cards. those without cards may obtain them at the office with their pails.
Broadcast Jokes and Radio Laughs Across the Nation
The piece notes the rise of radio entertainment after broadcasting’s perfection. It highlights broadcasts from KDKA and other stations, with Broadway stars, statesmen, and comedians delivering productions and jokes to millions, including those without radio devices. It cites “Topics of the Day” films and the public’s ready access to humor via screens and earphones.
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