West High Poised to Face Cedar Rapids Tigers in Grudge Meeting
Waterloo notes a big grudge clash as West High eyes revenge against Cedar Rapids Tigers after a prior upset. Coach Couch stresses second and third teams, with first string rested after injuries, as East High faces a lighter week before a key open date.
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T Weat High
Cedar River Park
Rapids Tigers
All Waterloo
Tigers
Orange and Black Warriors
West High
Novak
Ips Acaneiee
Representa‘of Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Kresensky
Warners
Couch
East High
Ocivein
Iowa Falls
Dope
North Hardin County
Waterloo
Independence
Cedar Falls Tigers
Cedar Falls
Repp
Osage
College Field
Saturdar
Beisiey
Crea
Black Hawk County
Ellsworth
LS. T. C. Ellsworth
Parsons
Escapee Honor Prisoner Surrenders in Arizona
F B Stropson, once an Iowa state prison honor prisoner who escaped Des Moines in 1915, turned himself in to Hera police last night. He said he endured six years of hell and would buy a ticket to Des Moines if he had money, noting he has only two cents. An overheard smoking incident and street details are noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
J Bisbee
Aviz
F. B. Stropson
Iowa State
Des Moines
Hera
Skids Are Greased for Cox in Crowded Campaign
A clipped wire of editorials and social quips previews the 1920 presidential race. References to President Harding and Cox mix with jokes about photographers, dieting, and holiday shopping. Mentions Borah Johnson cabinet bets and parley Christensen in Dayton as crowds watch the political theater unfold.
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Eption
New Boxing Basis in Old Gay State
Massachusetts adopts a state boxing commission creating a new system for pro bouts. One round three minute rounds, licensed clubs, bonds of 5000, two referees and two judges, full licensing for all bout personnel, pre bout medical exams, and stricter identity safeguards. Women gain equal privileges. gambling and unsanctioned tactics restricted. officials may testify on jurisdiction matters.
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Chicago
Massachusetts
Commission
New York Fans Welcome Jennings as Aid to M Graw
New York fans celebrate the acquisition of Hugh Jennings to assist John McGraw with the Giants. The move, received with enthusiasm, signals a push for a stronger, more aggressive management style. Jennings, born in 1857, has a long career as player and manager with multiple clubs, joining from Detroit.
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New York
Jennings
M'Graw
Gotham
Giants
Vennant
Stevine Hugh Jennings
Jaren McGrmr
Detroit
Bess
Jenines
Pittston
Leichten Pa
Louisvills Américan Association
Beltimers Nationals
Brooklyn Nationals
Philadelphia Nationals
Baltimore
al Avire
Weeghman Dropped from Chicago National League Board
Chicago sports brief notes Charles H Weeghman, longtime president of the Chicago National League Baseball Club, was removed from the directorate at the annual stockholders meeting. William L Veeck was elected in his stead.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles H. Weeghman
Chicago National League Baseball Club
Fhepstockholders
Wiliam L . Veeck
Hig Field
Gambling Ruins School Sports in Chicago Probe
The Chicago Athletic Board of Control led by B C Delaporte uncovers direct evidence of high school betting on football and basketball. Investigators expect several students to be called before the board as officials pursue actions to stamp out the practice and protect team unity. Odds and wagers reportedly affected player scoring and team performance across seasons.
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Chicago
Chicago Athletic Board of Control
B. C. Delaporte
Athletives
Altho
Mr. Delaporte
Indoor polo revival and winter events at Madison Square Garden
Chatter notes preparations by Ridig academies for an indoor polo revival this winter with a special match at Madison Square Garden. Enthusiasts expect bracing effects on polo horse breeding and potential future stock for international matches. Also mentions Capablanca Lasker talks, Harvard rowing trials, and Boston winter arena construction delayed until early spring.
Ames Captain and Coach Win Apology From Kansas Head
Kansas City Kansas dispatch reports Coach Allen of Kansas apologized to Ames Coach Paine and Capt. Boyd after taunts from bleachers at Lawrence. Boyd, Ames safety, signaled for fair catches amid rough play. Kansas authorities condemned the jeers and issued apologies. The card also notes Melichar beating Maquoketa in six, with Kuipp vs Mandot to follow, and plans for a refined American Legion athletic show with smoking banned and women admitted.
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Kansas City
Kan
Allen
Kansas
Paine
Ames
Boyd
Kame
Lawrence
Fleet Reid
Jdylawkers
Berd
Univerity
Maquoketa
Melichar
Joe Kuipp
Waterloo
Joe Mandot
Hook Island
American Legion Snnoun
Cedar Falls Legion Plans Armistice Day Athletic Show
Cedar Falls on Armistice Day hosts an athletic program with referee Alex Fiddler from Cedar Rapids Gazette. Main contest pits George Melichar of Cedar Rapids against Jimmie Bovard of St Paul Athletic Club, former Mason City figure, for ten rounds. They have met twice recently with Bovard winning Cedar Rapids and a later encounter contested.
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Cedar Falls
Alex Fiddler
Cedar Rapids - Athletic Club
Cedar Rapids Gazette
American Legion
Regent Theatre
George Melichar
Cesdar Rapids
Jimmie Bovard
St.Paul Athletic Club
Mason City
Svithin
Cedar Ravids
Bovard
Iowa Falls High Cleans Slate with 9 0 Win Over Eagle Grove
Town Falls, Ia Nov 2 Iowa Falls high school eleven beat Eagle Grove 9 to 0 to stay undefeated this season. Klemme kicked a 25 yard field goal. the score credited to the team as backfield drive. Iowa Falls faces Clarion next, a stout test, before Humboldt and Waterloo East games.
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Town Falls
Eagle Grove
Iowa Falls High School
Webster City, High
Iowa Falls
Klemme
Webster City
Emmetsburg
Hampton
Clarion
Iowa’ Falls
Humboldt
Waterloo East
Eldora Hero
Fragmentary Plain Language News Item from 19th Century Ledger
Scant readable text mentions places like Logan Avenue and Waterloo with scattered names and dates. The fragment references special diseases and a visit on a Saturday in November, plus Hotel and Cadvertigar notes. Content is too damaged for firm facts or a coherent event summary.
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Shauenberger
Mpecianet
Waterloo
OWA High Title Rages In Middle West Football Race
A jagged survey of high school football results shows East Des Moines blasting Indianola 26 to 0 and Cedar Rapids routing University High 41 to 0. West Des Moines, Mason City, and Clarinda battles shape a tight title picture as Davenport and Fort Dodge stumble with scoreless ties and a West Des Moines upset. A Scotland-like livestock note ties in with royal show entrants from London and Calgary, while local teams chase three remaining Saturdays to determine the state champion.
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Des Moines
Waterloo
West High
East Des Moines
Indianola
Cedar, Rapids
University High
Iowa City
Mason City
Hampton
Sioux City
Sioux
Daas
Valey Smetton
Dexter
Clarinda
Sidney
Arkansas
Poca
Logan Ave
Davenport
Fort Dodge
North Des Moines
Algona
Gringell
West Ves Moines
Prince of Wales Exhibits at Calgary Livestock Show
England's future king and the Earl of Minto will exhibit at the Calgary livestock show. The prince brings 26 blueblood Shropshire sheep from his High River ranch, including 24 yearling ewes three shearling rams and three ram lambs. The Earl of Minto will show Oxford sheep next to the royal entries.
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Dukes of Westminster
London
Earl of Minto
Calgary
Alberta
Prince of Wales’ Ranch
England
Canada
Alta
Prince Edward of Wales
Highriver
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Armas
Zogan
Arope
Harding
All Isle
Wilson
Max
James Cox
George Baas
Borah
Johnson
Cox
Gambiinge
Arsi
Intonational News Service
George McManus
Saha
Frank J. Marshall
United States
Jose Capeblanca
Marshall
Emanuel Lasker
Jose Re
Harvard
Charles River
Haines
Herber Howe
Boston
Thore Black
Cedar Falls Legion
Owa Falls
L. E. Glaza
Waterloo Electrical Supply Co
West Fourth Street
Citizens Gan & Electric Co
Commercial Street
Ares
Arrancas
Maks
Prince OF Wales
Lear Ani
Lleyy
Sheffield
Sterling
Booth-Joseph Co. Jewelers and Damond
Nat'l Bank Bldg
Boh
Studebaker
Union Motor Car Co
West Fifth Streke
Netcott and
Netcott
E. M. Jackson
D.3.s
Martin
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