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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1921

Page

14

Fulton Seeks Dempsey Clash Amid Boxing Budget Blues

Fred Fulton, Minnesota heavyweight, boasts he could beat Dempsey in fair terms but rues promoters and money as he notes 16 fights booked for summer. He just stopped Jack Temple in one round for a $1000 gate take and plans to retire from full champ life to focus on earnings and business.

Fred Fulton Minnesota|aterer Fred Jack Temple Teburgh Fulton Aid Fulton Dempsey Dempn Temple Mople Jon

Dempsey Publicly Silent on Colored Contenders

Manager Jack Kearns says Jack Dempsey will not fight on the color line even if public pressure grows. He denies the existence of a color ban and states Dempsey would fight Wills if the public demands it, while noting no match with a black challenger is planned.

Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Antic City Carpentier Atlantic City Kearns Dempsey Jack Johnio Elf Wills

Sport Flashes from Across the Nations and Regions

Headlines roundup of matches and results from baseball boxing wrestling golf and college sports. Notable items include Chicago Cubs context, a May 25 title bout in Detroit, Northwestern golf event, a 5 to 2 Big Ten baseball score Ohio State over Michigan, and Indiana losing to Ward University of Japan 4 to 15.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs Boston Johnny Wilson Joe Ip Detroit Philadelphia Fred Fulton Jack Goulard Milwaukee Wis Ritchie Mitell Johnny Mendelsohn Mendelsn Northwestern Universy London Paolamo Hurlingham Cedar Rapids Dandy Dilm Frankie Mason Sioux Falls S. D Jim Londos Steve Savage Aneach Great Falls Mont Harl France Johnny Schauer Iowa City Llinois Owa Columbus Ohio State Toichigan Bloomington Ind Ward University Japan Indiana

Baseball Takes Lease on Life at Algona

Algona Iowa May 17 the town plans an all home team this year with fast material promising a strong diamond squad. The new baseball organization is formed with officers elected including J C Smith president W L Brand vice president A K Cliff secretary and Peter Borman treasurer and a committee seeks supporters for the venture.

Algona Algona Islanning J. C. Smith Prsident W. L. Brand A. K. Cliff Eter. Borman

Pirates Recruit Slams Leather For Berth

In Pittsburgh a Pirates recruit from Wichita Falls, Mokan, replaced an injured regular and delivered a double and a single in four at bats. Whitted praised team spirit over personal glory as the youth earned a place on the squad. Also notes a big concert by the East High audience band at Central Christian church.

Pittsburgh Raiked Wan Aly Mokan Pirates Wicnita Falls Whitted East High Auditum Central Christian Church

Everett Scott to Play in 700th Consecutive AL Game

Everett Scott of the Red Sox will appear in his 700th consecutive American League game against the Browns in St Louis. He began June 29, 1916, and has not missed a Red Sox lineup since. His streak would extend by 11 if World Series games counted. He has 2,433 at bats in 699 games for a .054 average and 116 errors in 4,748 chances.

Associated Preas Boston Everett Scott Red Sox Browns St. Louis Scott Huewpat Fred Luderus Philadelphia Nationals

Talaber Narrowly Wins First Fall In Chicago Bout

Lou Talaber of Chicago won the first fall against Heinie Engle in 45 minutes in Pubuque Indiana. In the second fall Talaber was disqualified for rough tactics and lost the match.

Engle Associated Press Pubuque Lou Talaber Chicago Heinie Engle Talaber

Bob Martin Matched to Meet Ned Carpenter in Columbus

Bob Martin heavyweight boxing champion of the American expeditionary force is matched to meet Ned Carpenter of Milwaukee in Columbus next Monday night. Carpenter is managed by Tom Andrews of Milwaukee.

Bob Martin Ned Carpenter Associated Pres Columbus Chamion Orcea Milwaukee Carpenter Tom Andrews

Brooklyn Teeeball Sees Record Attendance This Season

The Flatbush Squire targets lower costs as Brooklyn teams, led by Charles Hbbott and McGraw's crew, prepare for 22 games this season. East High Auditorium hosts a night featuring fifty players and expert soloists.

Charles Hbbott Dad Teeeball Altho Brooklyn Flatbush Squire McGraw East High Auditorium

Cox Holds Reins Over A Winner Be Claims

Walter Cox, Grand Circuit driver, expects to have a great trotter out this year in Be. Colorado, son of Colorado E, is a sensational trotter of 10.

Cox Walter Cox Colorado Colorado E

Former Plowboy to Enter Classic Auto Race

A Minnesota farm youth Jules Ellingboe, discovered by a promoter, enters the Indianapolis speedway May 30 for the 50 mile international sweepstakes. He drives a Frontenac and recently clocked 1011-2 mph on the 2.5 mile brick oval, just shy of the track record.

United Press Indianapolis Ind Crookston Minn Ralph de Palma Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jules Ellingboe Ellingboe Ellingboo

Attell Murmurs Over Baseball Scandal Fallout

Abe Attell the former featherweight champion now entangled in the baseball scandal appears more troubled by the trials and the resulting odium than the players. A crowd gathered as he entered a New York police station, fans asking if he fought as honestly in his prime as since retirement. He stayed tightlipped to the crowd but admitted the remark stung when spoken to officers.

Abe Attell New York

Iowa state tennis tournament dates moved to August 22

Des Moines reports from the National Tennis Association state that the Iowa state tennis tournament now begins August 22 instead of August 15. The change avoids conflicts with regional events and follows all state meets.

Des Moines National Tennis Association

Father Joan's Medicine: a safe cold remedy claim

Public warning about fake cold cures and medicines containing opioids. Emphasizes Father John’s Medicine as drug free and notes over sixty five years of success for colds throat and lung troubles.

Joan John

Detroit and Pirates Play Rough In Extra Frames

Detroit beat Philadelphia in a 9 to 7 thriller with five home runs and a late surge. The Giants rallied with two runs in the 15th but the Pirates answered with three in their half to capture a 7 to 6 victory.

Detroit Philadelphia Giants Pirates

Without Limit at Crystal Theatres A review of two productions

The Crystal presents Without Limit with Anna Q. Nilsson featuring Thomas Ross and Frank Currier in the cast as New York underworld tales and gambling scenes. The Plaza hosts God's Country and the Woman from James Oliver Curwood with a northern wilderness plot and a dramatic hunting climax. The Strand shows The Idol of the North with Dorothy Dalton in Paramount pictures.

New York Calvin Johnston Checkers Frank Currier Charles’ Kane E —Crystal Theatre James Oliver Curwood Dorothy Alton Paramount

Chickens and Canadian wilds on Strand Palace bills

The Strand and Palace showings present a photoplay lineup featuring a Canadian wilderness story and the Paramount Ince comedy Chickens starring Douglas MacLean as Deems Stanwood. Fatty Arbuckle in Out West continues alongside Garland Flour ads in the same program.

Douglas MacLean Palace Deems Stanwood Mr. MacLean Hall Fatty Arbuckle

Bad Luck and the Devil Pursued Him

A speaker recalls a lifetime of illnesses and injuries from 1905 to 1913, including broken bones, pneumonia, typhoid, and chronic stomach and liver trouble. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, claimed to clear catarrhal mucus and inflammation, the speaker asserts rapid relief and a money back guarantee. Hansen & Hansen and druggists nationwide market the product.

Mayr Hansen & Hansen and Druggists

Trutona Celebrated As Spring Tonic For Waterloo Residents

Waterloo residents praise Trutona as a reconstructive tonic that boosts digestion, relieves bloating, improves sleep, and increases energy. Emma Gieseman reports better digestion, regular bowels, calmer nerves, and a stronger appetite since using Trutona. The ad touts spring vitality and urges readers to strengthen their systems after winter illness.

Widow Praises Trutona Medicine in Waterloo Testimony

Mrs. Minerva Lavine, 72, widow of a Civil War veteran, says Trutona eased bloating belching and night kidney pains. She reports improved sleep back pains dizziness and better appetite since using the tonic and urges others to buy a bottle.

Emma Gieseman Harrison Street Trutona Waterloo Trytona Minerva Lavine East Tenth Street

Trutona Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

H. C. Wilbur of Sycamore Street Waterloo says Trutona knocked stiffness and soreness from his joints and revitalized his liver. He urges others suffering from rheumatism to seek relief through this medicine.

H. C. Wilbur Sycamore Street Waterloo

Oldest Painter in Waterloo Endorses Trutona Booster Effort

Melvin Derrick a 69 year old Waterloo resident and painter at 509 Adame Street lauds Trutona as a wondrous tonic. He cites kidney trouble back pain dizziness and weak appetite improving after using the product and urges others to try it based on his experience. Derrick known for honesty and integrity says he feels much better and would not share this unless true.

Trutona Melvin Derrick Waterloo Adame Street Mr Derrick

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