Hartnett Faces Uncertain Comeback as Cubs Catcher
The piece questions Gabby Hartnett's future as Chicago Cubs catcher amid arm trouble and age questions. It recalls 1929 injuries, notes Stout’s strong debut for Houston in the Texas League, and Trumpets Hornsby’s late-career comeback with the Browns. It also highlights Mayor Hague’s attendance push and Ford Frick’s remarks on baseball’s rising interest.
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Board studies action after recommendations on executive secretary
Diagonal superintendent O C Varner, chair of the Iowa High School Athletic Association board of control, said the board is studying the situation and will act when ready. He cited Des Moines and West Union meetings that urged resignation of executive secretary George A Brown. Varner noted many letters backing the board's actions and said the board will do whatever it thinks best for the association.
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Roosevelt Coach Proposes Freshman Teams in County Tourney
Leslie Grigg assistant coach at Roosevelt suggests adding sophomore teams from four high schools to the Linn County county basketball tournament. He envisions Cedar Rapids schools hosting to allow gym use and increase local interest while offering Kansas City style play. Grigg notes Franklin’s football trip to Ohio and asserts Thunderbolts won city show the prior fall. Coach Rutgers comments on track program changes for prep athletes.
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Local runners to compete at Drake
Coe college plans a six-man team to enter four events at Drake relays on Thursday afternoon. Stookey, Carson, McKinley, and Wedgbury will run the half mile relay and also the mile with Zimmerman. McKinley and Ralston will enter high jump, Carson will enter broad jump, and Wilson high will send a mile relay team to Cedar Falls. Roosevelt and Franklin entries are noted, with Roosevelt unlikely to compete.
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Seven Iowa City High Cagers Given Letters
Seven Iowa City high school basketball players were awarded letters by officials. They are Keith Horn Alvin Miller Woody Maher Eldon Parizek Arlo Rogers Wayne Putnam and Warren Burger.
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Hawkeyes to Host Michigan in Iowa City Series
Iowa and Michigan baseball games set for Friday and Saturday will be played in Iowa City as planned after favorable weather. Earlier reports suggested a move to Hill Park in Cedar Rapids due to field conditions, but the Hawkeye diamond will be ready by Friday afternoon.
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West Liberty Woman's Golf Club Elects Officers
Mrs. Robert Brooke hosted the season’s first golf luncheon as seventeen members attended. Officers elected for the coming season are President Mrs. Robert Brooke Vice President Mrs. Wayne Irey Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. T Bowman and Shelter Committee Chair Mrs. D C Hazlett. Wayne Irey received the silver trophy as permanent owner after three consecutive tournament wins.
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C. S. A. Athletic Club To Meet Friday
The CS A Athletic club will meet at the CSPS hall Friday April 23 at 8 p.m. Important matters concerning diamond ball will be discussed and all members interested are asked to be present.
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