Mississippi Valley league faces future after 1927 season
The Mississippi Valley league plans to continue with the same eight clubs, despite Dubuque’s controversial pennant win. Mo BH Sexton urges stricter rules, a stronger rookie policy, and salaried limits while Waterloo notes solid finances from player sales. Local attendance is believed to lead the league.
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William Steinecke
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Schneck and Craychee to clash in six round go
Roy Schneck of Waterton meets slim Craychee, a Mason City favorite, in the six round feature at Electric Park tomorrow evening. They previously met in Mason City with Craychee earning a newspaper decision over the Waterloo rival. Preliminary bouts include Kid Lee versus Chuck Halligan and Jack Little versus Earl Dennison. main event at 8:30 p.m.
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Roy Schneck
Waterton
Slim Craychee
Mason City
Electric Park
Craychee
Waterloo
Kid Lee
Chuck Halligan
Jack Little
Earl Dennison
Wickhorst arrives at Hawkeye school in City Iowa
Town City Iowa September 13. Frank Wickhorst famed Navy tackle arrives for the Iowa football practice season. He will aid Crester I Mead Hawkeye line coach this evening. Orville Simmons named assistant director of athletics to work with George Bresnahan and others in the department.
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Frank Wickhorst
United States Naval Economy
Iowa
Wickhorst
Crester I. Mead
Hawkeye
Orville Simmons
New York
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Dy Alco
Ead Mack
Dempsey Faces Hollow Shell After Famed Defeat
The article notes a dramatic change in Jack Dempsey after his loss to Gene Tunney in Philadelphia last fall. It contrasts the current lean, determined physique with the previous Hollywood image, suggesting hard work reshaped his appearance while hinting at lingering questions about his form.
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Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Hollywood
Reds Complete Double Victory Over Braves in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Sept. 13 two wins by the Reds over the Braves 6 to 4 and 3 to 0 gave Cincinnati a season series sweep over Boston 18 games to four. The Reds extended their winning streak to six and tallied late rallies in the second game to thwart the Braves.
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Open duck season set for Sept 16 in Iowa
Des Moines reports the 1927 open duck season runs from September 16 to December 31 with a 15 ducks per day bag limit and required licenses. State fish and game notes numerous breeding and feeding sites, wild rice growth, and protected water bodies in Dickinson, Clay, Palo Alto and Buena Vista counties. Licenses issued after July 1 1927 cover April 1 to March 31 annually.
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State Fish and Game Departments
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Iowa
Dickinson County
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Gar Lake
East Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Clay County
Round Lake
Palo Alto County
Buena Vista County
Sigrin Lake
Flynn Decrees Jack Will Work Privately Tonight
Lincoln Fields Sept 13 In a strategic move manager Leo Flynn orders Jack Dempsey to spar after nightfall at his Crete training camp. The private moonlight sessions will continue for nine days before the Dempsey Tunney championship fight and no outsiders or news sleuths will be allowed to witness or report details.
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Jack Dempsey
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Fred Tapscott
Modern Woodmen Win at Vinton Over Local Nine
The Waterloo Modern Woodmen defeated the local team 8 to 1 in Vinton Iowa on Sunday. Floyd Olds, a former West High athlete, pitched for Waterloo allowing only three scratch hits and earning the win for his club.
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Waterloo
Floyd Olds
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Iowa football star ruled ineligible. teams prep for season
Town City Mayes McClain a former Has kell Indian backfield star for the University of Iowa is declared scholastically ineligible. In other action the Dubuque-Gilkersons Union Giants defeated Dubuque 10 to 3. Des Moines Legion post to back boxing season. Simpson college football practice set. Drake uniforms pulled for hard season. Iowa City University drill opens with 75 expected. Orville Simmons named assistant athletics director at Iowa. Simmons has coached football basketball and baseball.
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New York
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Tilden Back to Wall in National Singles Fight
Forest Hills report notes big Bill Tilden struggling in the national singles championship as the second round opens. The former champion, who lost the crown to Rene LaCoste last year, faces grave doubts about reaching the quarterfinals after a tense win over Fred Mercury.
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Tilden's Wrenching Knee Kushes Downward Path
He was perhaps on the downward path to lawn tennis oblivion. Tilden had wrenched his knee, the one that has bothered him so much in recent years, and that added to his difficulties.
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Tilden
Cuckoo Featured in First Round of Chicago Golf Meet
In the Chicago open at Illinois Golf Club the first round included an unusual hole where a cuckoo was scored a hole in three under par. The hole measured 475 yards and is expected to be completed in five strokes. Sinclair Dean of Lima Ohio led the scene with a notable play.
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Chicago
Wallops in amateur and pro best ball matches noted
The passage records two strong performances in amateur and professional best ball events, highlighting Walter Hagen who recently captured the Western Open for the fourth time and Tommy Armour, holder of the Washington, American and Canadian Open titles, as others who never achieved a cuckoo.
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Walter Hagen
Tommy Armour
Washington
Springer Buys Broadway Grocery in City Deal
Wilburn Springer has purchased the Broadway grocery at 400 Broadway and will carry a full line of groceries and meats. Springer brings eight years of experience from Wittick's Food Shop, Piggly Wiggly, and Hurst Groceteria.
Opposing Elements Draw Attention in Indianapolis Tax Talk
In Indianapolis the city faces a tension as enthusiasm for growth but tax rates show a cautious stance. Community leaders debate balancing fiscal vigor with revenue to fund services, while residents seek clarity on future levies and potential impacts on neighborhoods.
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Indianapolis News
Chinese Boy Leads Norwich Varsity Wrestlers
Heng C Chao of Hunan China, 125 pounds, is captain of Norwich University wrestling for 1928, the first Chinese student to lead the team. He was the star performer last season and has not met defeat in American intercollegiate wrestling.
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Chao
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Norwich
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Council to Inspect Fletcher Avenue Extension Route
City council in regular session planned a late Wednesday tour of the Fletcher Avenue extension to link Byrnes Park and Westfield Avenue. They will inspect Black Hawk creek near the proposed crossing as current flows may complicate a permanent road, with City Engineer Barber guiding the route.
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Button Coal Buys Shores Fuel Yards in City Deal
Button Coal Co. acquires the Shores Fuel & Transfer Co. coal yards at 1209 Fourth Street East, enabling Shores to devote full time to his transfer business. The purchase, announced today by Button Coal, comes from its Sixth and Mulberry streets offices.
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Bass beats Red Chapman for disputed featherweight claim
Philadelphia fans witnessed a 10 round decision as Benny Bass defeated Red Chapman in the municipal stadium to claim the featherweight world title. Mayor Kendrick presented a diamond belt while state commissions assess the claim amid a 30 thousand crowd. Bass weighed 126 pounds to Chapman's 125 1/2 with a decisive ninth round near knockdowns and a cut over Chapman's eye.
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Benny Bass
Municipal Stadium
Red Chapman
Boston
Bass
Kendrick
Louis
Kid” Kaplan
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Oelwein Lad Gains Decision in Fight With John Schauer
Ray Krause a local high school boxer defeated Johnny Schauer of St. Paul in eight rounds in Oelwein last night. Hank Burgess from Cedar Rapids knocked out Kid Roberts of Waterloo in the third round. Kid Henry from Cedar Falls won a decision over Tuffy Taylor of Oelwein in the preliminaries.
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St. Paul
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Cedar Rapids
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Waterloo
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Cedar Falls
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