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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
3
Landowners along the Bet na river four miles southwest of Chiswold have organized to straighten the stream. Several meetings have occurred and formal action is expected. The effort aims to improve drainage and land use in the area.
Walter McCoy of Avoca, captain of Simpson College basketball, leads the Town Conference scoring with 138 points this season. He finished his career with a 1925 total of 138 after 14 games, hitting 29 field goals and 35 free throws. Hoogeveen of Central rises to second, Walrath of Earlworth falls to third, as the race tightens late in the season.
Pug Griffith an outfielder bought by Des Moines from Dallas wired Pilot Mathes he will join the club at Fort Madison Saturday afternoon ready to enter the game there with the Fort Worth Panthers Texas league champions. Mathes welcomed the telegram after the training period and awaited him.
Ames March 1 Carroll Bloom a sophomore in the agricultural colleges department was elected to the state college position of letter men held here as day Bloom hailed trem Shen
A former Pacific Coast League and later Triad League coach has agreed to lead Lombardville baseball, with formal announcement made today in Lombard GALESBURG. The unnamed coach brings extensive minor league experience to the Lombard program.
Billy Edwards, light heavyweight contender from Kansas City, defeated Louds Pergandis of Greece in two out of three bouts. Pergolas failed to return after a head blow in the second round, the fight ending with Edwards winning by a split decision.
New York report says Benny Leonard announced retirement as world lightweight champion then faces pressure to return for a possible summer bout with Mickey Walker. Analysts note weight problems and a weak field, while a New York Boxing Commission eliminations tournament could determine a successor with Sammy Mandell and Sid Terris as key challengers. Leonard’s future hinges on weight, training and public sentiment.
Shenandoah, Io March 12 Shenandoah awarded the Southwest Iowa high school basketball tournament by Geo W Brown executive secretary of the Iowa high school athletic association The games run March 13 and 14 in Shenandoahs Memorial Armory with teams from Tabor Willison Woodbine Guthrie Center Harlan Mt Ayr Osceola Indianola and Perry or Valley Junction competing for a state berth in Ottumwa next week The tournament promises fast battles as all teams appear evenly matched in the new arena capacity supplied by the 40 by 70 foot floor and ample seating
About 460000 Moros in the Philippine islands are described as among the wildest natives yet are the only group to petition United States control over the Philippines.
Iowa State college women’s swimming teams have been chosen by coaches Ruth King and Lesh Taylor and class managers for the interclass swimming meet. The participants will earn 100 points from the Women’s Athletic Association for taking part in the event Friday evening.
St Augustine Fla March 12 Helen Payson of Portland Maine defeated Mrs WH Turnbull of Philadelphia two up in the women s Florida east coast championship. Another feature match had Mrs H D Sterrett, holder of the Missouri Valley Championship, winning the qualifying medal yesterday.
New York March 12 Babe Ruth headlined newspaper rebuttals by E G Barrow secretary of the New York Yankees denying claims that Ruth is broke or past his prime. Barrow cites a $52,000 salary plus outside earnings near $70,000 to $75,000 and notes Ruth has disciplined his spending while wagering a comeback for a strong season.
Mass city hires former New York Giants and Boston Braves infielder Jack Hannifan as an umpire for the summer season with occasional coaching and scouting duties. He previously played about one year ago for major league clubs.
Northwestern edged Chicago 17 to 18 in a late season game at Bartlett gymnasium. The win sealed Northwestern’s final victory of the season against the Chicago team.
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