Cubs Aim High in 1922 Season Despite Tough Schedule
Chicago notes the 1922 Cubs plan a steadier pace with 154 games, aiming to improve percent and challenge Reds and Phillies. New talent and pep under William Killefer fill gaps as Arnold Statz and Vic Aldridge join from the Angels. Ray Grimes leads first base with solid bat, while Grover Alexander anchors a young pitching squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Huston
Chicago
Stretc
Bil Killefer
Cubs
Gonfalon
Reds
Phillies
Bruins
Catalina Island
Killefer
Kiflefer
William Wrigley
Los Angeles
Arnold Statz
Vic Aldridge
The
Angels
Wrigley
Statz
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alex
Stueland
Kaufman
Osborne
Eoman
Aldridge
Keen
Jones
Cuba
Young Towner Grappler Wins on Monday Night
In Shell Rock Ja March 29 148 pound Charles City grappler Young Towner defeated Jean Thompson of Shell Rock with two falls. The first fall after 28 minutes due to a loshatch and the second after 12 minutes by a hammerjock. Noel Cooper beat Dugene Jackson and Floyd Ressler beat Donald Werrler in preliminaries. Dean Waverly refereed. Small audience attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Young Towner
Charles City
Jean Thompson
Loshatch
Noel Cooper
Dugene Jackson
Floyd Ressler
Donald Werrler
Dean Waverly
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS ACROSS THE NATION
Boxing results from multiple cities report wins by Jack Sharkey and others. Notable bouts include Ernie Lewis defeating Atmos Laitinen in two falls, and heavyweight Rob Martin knocking out Townsend in the second round. Referee decisions also listed for several 12 round bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lewis
Harvey Bright
New York
Harry Rabakot
St. Louis
Mansfeld
Joe White
Tuccaloosa
Ala
Heavywright
Gus Camp
Pittsburth
Philadelphia
Willie Jackson
New
Wipar
Pinehlll
Ark
Sailor Frierman
Har Reeves
California
Dex Moines
Strangler
Lewis
Atmos Laitinen
Finland
Ayeaning
Rob Martin
Townsend
Pacific Fleet
Admiral Redman
Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy Father in a Movie Show
A father with a five year old daughter and a three year old son endures a theater misadventure as the daughter runs away and the father hunts her through a crowded cinema. The scene escalates with hat removal, apologies, and audience commotion before the family leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edn
Park
Jady
Myland
Pulla
Father
Ben
John Mfardcastle
Associated Editors
White Sox Suffer Third Loss to Giants in Preseason
The Chicago Americans lost their third mauling by New York’s world champion Giants, with Lefty Russell collecting six hits and six runs in four innings as the Giants piled up eight runs. Jose Acosta allowed the Sox five runs as Chicago prepared for a Shreveport exhibition today while the Nationals rested in San Francisco due to rain and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Americans
New York
Giants
Shreveport
Landis
Hallo well Insurance tops commercial league by 2843
Hallo well Insurance beat Paul Davis three straight games at Whiteside alleys to set a total of 2843. Collins led with 267 and 208 average. Mucha bowled 249 in game two. Also noted are standings and other league results from Toledo and various city notices and wrestling reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside Alleys
Hallowell Insurance
Paul Davis
Collins
Mucha
Blatlewell Insurance
Colina
Lavoward
Tatlewell
Sprenann
Lan Letsch
Tan Freebury
Haynes
Conservation of Fish and Game Club Formed in Floyd County
The Floyd County Game and Fish club organized Monday to promote wildlife conservation in the area. Officers named include P M Linnell president and B G Brown vice president, with a 100 member start and plans to protect fish and game, report illegal practices, and push for fishways and a local game warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Charles Cuy
Floyd County Game and Fish Club
C. L. Webster
Naturalist Club
P.M. Linnell
B. G. Brown
A. B. C. Dodd
James McCauley
C. V. Hull
Fred Blumenstiel
F. W. Cooke
Pupil Voices on Short Noon Hour in Waterloo Schools
A Waterloo pupil writes to champion a shorter noon hour for Waterloo East and West high schools arguing 35 minutes suffices for meals and recreation. She notes gym class and a 35 minute lunch, plus a daily recreation period, keep students healthy and active. She warns shortening noon would waste time traveling and harm overall education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Taarch
Tole
Kline
Hly
Rand
Bnd
Vuake
Yanks Aim for Pennant as Other Clubs Eye Title Race
Reports from Fort Worth and surrounding areas detail rivals St Louis Washington and Cleveland in pennant contention. Yankee skipper Ruppert pledges focus while camp chatter reflects optimism amid a busy season start. A sensational ninth inning rally by the Tanks preserves a win. Bancroft contributes a key hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Cal
Jacob Ruppert
The
Yanks
Fort Worth
Tye
Landissail
Beaumont
Tex
Gio
Dave Bancroft
Vine
Ark
Heston
Tampa
Flaingtas
Heston Braves
Early Season Games Slated For Islanders
Rock Island Mississippi Valley league team and Moline Three-I league team will clash April 29 in Rock Island and April 30 in Moline after negotiations between HR. F. Wood and Warren Giles. Rock Island also plans an April Foot benefit dance this Saturday. Pirates Thru Training notes Hot Springs session ends. Pittsburgh plans payroll retrenchment with some players sent to the miners for experience. The Dead Sea is 400 miles long and 12 miles wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ota
Aldridge
Cubs
Ayes Statz
Killefer
Barber
Statz
Hack Miller
Oakland
Max Flack
Fiack
Miller
George Maisel
Mary Callaghan
John Weiss
Rock Island
Moline
HR. F. Wood
Warren Giles
Pirates
Hot Springs
Ark
Pittsburgh, Pirates
Little Rock
George Gibson
Breaks of Game May Decide 18.2 Billiard Honors
In Chicago on March 29 the world 18.2 halftine billiard title hinges on breaks as Jake Schaefer and Willie Hoppe face a 1 500 point match with Schaefer needing 1 000 points to Hoppe’s 62. Schaefer builds runs to 191 by inning end while Hoppe, though trailing, shows veteran nerve and claims breaks will decide the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al FP
Toumey
Associated
Toledo
American Bowling Congress
Fred Smith
Detroit
Buffalo
Cabie Piano
Michigan
Allega
Snan
Tnsurancet Spinella
Tundgren
Chicago
H. Spinella
New York
Berha Rat Ang Cofin
Des Moines
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Schaefer
Hoppe
Indians Split Into Two Squads For Northward Swing
Cleveland Indians prepare for a northern tour with two squads. The Yanigans led by Joe Wood and Jack Graney will handle one group, while Manager Tris Speaker leads the regulars with the other squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Cleveland Indians
Yanigans
Joe Wood
Jack Graney
Tris Speaker
Reds Defeat Tulsa 6-2 in Wichita Exhibition
Cincinnati Nationals arrived to face local players in a game this afternoon. Moran's outfit had beaten Tulsa 6 to 2 yesterday. Babe Ruth remains out as Yankees meet Dodgers in Galveston exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
TULSA
Wichita
Kan
Cincinnati
Lea Ener
Moran
Joplin Lonight
Babe Ruth
Galveston
Tex
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray Grimes
Nae
Galvin
Mobile
Marty Krug
Seattle
Bass
Krug
Keysions
Charlie Hollecher
Short
Johnny
Kelleher
Chuck” Deal
Zeb Terry
Joe Kiugmann
Aliefer
Bob O'Farrell
Kettle” Wirts
Hartpert
al ‘Ay
Type
J. P. McEvoy
White Sox
Engle
Dubuque
Bylund
Ill
Grappler
Heinie Engel
Engel
Tagel
Spokane
Wash
Ivan Seinins
Tom Grant
Grant
Maggie
Agai Cay
George McManus
Featune Seavicx, Inc
Women of Weal
Australia
Islanders
Dead Sea
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank Bldz
Iow
Gabriel
Harter B. Hull FE
Franklin
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobaccs Co
Nash
West Motor Sales CO
Jefferson St
Phelps
Optical CO
Denes
Sycamore St. O
Palace Theatre
Ae OU
Iowa
John W. Million
A. H
EL. D
Edutanoum
Bes Moines University
Geox
Havana
Consolidated Cigar Corporation
Martin Bros. CO
Towa
Tet Ine
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!