Torrance shatters shot put record at Drake Relay Carnival
Louisiana State University star Jack Torrance, a 275 pound football tackle, hurled the 16 pound shot 55 feet 11 5 inches to set a world record at the Drake Silver Anniversary relay carnival. He also posted 15095 feet in the discus qualifiers as 3 000 athletes opened the two day event.
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Torrance Heaves
EL Moines
Jack Torrance
Louisiana State University
Drake
Torrance
Douda
Czechoslovakia
Qualiiers
Texas
Ward
Purdue
Indiana
Popejoy
Sanders
Louisiana State
Sam Allen
Oklahoma Baptist College
George Saling
Iowa
Metcalfe
Mattoon
IH Ripper
Iowa State
Blair
Michigan
Moulton Lows
Fisher
Pomona
Corre
Knarpenberger
Kansas State
Sandbach Purde Tomeet
Alter Oxahema Baptis
George Lane
Toma
Nmaravette Secord Crooms
Erporia
Kansas
Tolteze
Lamb Michicar
Rohde Kirks
Vine
Eathcar
Werry Russe
Tones
Herman
Carevon
Interenega & A
Asia
Dina Meiczie
Nicholas
Simpson
Wesleyan
Antroverre
DePaia
Bson
Careton
Adsersty
Secora
Toua
Secone
Bea
Sissour
Marquette
Giafers Barnm
Oxahoma Aggirs
Louisana State
Ha‘ Kansar
Waashington State
Pillsboro
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Drury
Abilene Christian College of
Missouri
Nelson Scott Vervsing Sheetz
Nebraska
Pittsboro
Teachers College
Bidwell
Suisher
Yankton
McAlester
Oklahoma Baptist
Rindes McCoy
Perry McMuillan
Chantere Nebraska
Gtan State
Panther Town
Lees Shatport
Ona
Golf Instruction From Chester Horton Aims At Sound Swing
The article outlines golf swing tips focusing on elbow positions and knee alignment during the backswing. It emphasizes keeping the left elbow centerline directed toward the ball, the right elbow opposite, and avoiding a neckward shaft path. It notes the back swing should rotate the hips with the left knee over the right, while the left toe maintains ground grip, to prevent slicing.
Upsets Mark Play In Semi Finals Of Virginia Net Meet
In Hot Springs Virginia two major upsets marked the Virginia state tennis semifinals. John Van Ryn beat Lester Stoefen 10-8 9-11 6-0 6-4 while Wilmer Allison defeated Frank Shields 6-3 2-6 6-2 4-6 6-1.
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Mark
Virginia
Hot Springs
Lester Stoefen
Los Angeles
John van Ryn
Philadelphia
Frank Shields
New York
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Tex
Stoefen
America
White Sulphur Springs
Bryan Grant
Allison
Shields
Marione Gladman van Rin
Katherine Winthrop
Boston
Jane Sharp
Pasadena
Miss Sharp
Mary Reed
Chicago
Lester Stoefer
Helen Grawn
Detroit
John van Ron
Millersburg Girls Beat Deep River in baseball game
Millersburg girls defeated Deep River 1 to 3. Deep River beat Millersburg boys 6 to 2. Millersburg boys edged Williamsburg 1 to 7 after extra innings in the Town Counts tournament. On Wednesday Millersburg defeated Parnell by one run in the second game.
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Ota
Ganeve
Millersburg
Deep River Girs
Millersburg Boys
Deep River
Milersburg Boys
Walliamsburg
Parnell
Wrestling Results From Associated Press Card
Wrestling results list matches and outcomes featuring fighters such as George Zaharias, Tiny Roebuck, and Gen Ledoux with cities including New York Philadelphia and Des Moines. The report notes multiple falls and defeated opponents across venues like Tulsa and Toronto in a compact recap.
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THF
Associated Press
Nangor
George
North Dasa
Jim Berdrick
New York
Tolis
Philadelphia
Feeretit Marshall
Fioronta
Tor Malenler
Tilea
George Zaharias
Purkle Cate
Des Moinds
Tiny Roebuck Tas
Tulsa
Gen Ledoux
Winnipee
Unclear Athletics Card Noted From Scrambled Text
Fragmentary sports notes mention figures like Marrett and Clements with scattered scores and locations, including Indianapolis and Pittsburgh, but details are incomplete and names are partially garbled.
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Associated Press
Dupas
Dave Marrett
Jones
Indianapolis
Clarksburg
Cheristner
Akran
Rex Clements
Pittsburgh
Charmie the Great Says Omaha Packers Will Win Pennant
Charmie Jarmes declares Omaha Packers will win the Western League pennant with manager Dutch Wetzel and a young, hustling squad. He pledges not to report to the Cubs or Reds until after September 9 and predicts a breakthrough season with 70 home runs and a 500 batting average as he sights a major league future.
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Omaha
Self
Cubs
Charmie Jarmes
Charmie
Associated Press
JO Glenn
Charmif) Jarmes
Omaha Neb
Frank Dutch Wetzel
Frank
Packers
Reds
Blondy Ryan
Dutch
Jarmes
Soldiers Field
Wilsons Diamond Team Wins Two Games
Wilsons diamondball team trounced Modern Woodmen 14 to 4, leading 10 to 0 by the fourth inning. Broussard and Paul pitched for Wilsons, Brilis and Al for Modern Woodmen. Wilsons defeated Armstrongs 7 to 3, Broussard on Armstrongs and Paul Mistik ane Meyu for Wilsons.
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Wilson
Woodmen
Willsons
Broussard
Paul
Wilsons
Brilis
Armstrongs
Paul Mistik Ane Meyu
Rapids Chevrolet Downs Quaker Oats 7 to 3
The Rapids Chevrolet diamondball team defeated Quaker Oats at Ellis Park on Thursday by a score of 7 to 3.
Baseball Signs Used By Mickey Cochrane In 1934
The article explains how Mickey Cochrane signals pitches to his pitcher using finger counts to indicate fastball or curve, with repeated signs signaling a waste ball. It notes sign variations to prevent tipping and mentions Al Demaree’s illustrated trailer on Baseball Signs available by request.
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al Demaree
Mickey Cochrane
Mickey
Iowa Nine Tries Chicago 4 1 In Big Ten Opener
Iowa defeated Chicago 4 to 1 in the Western conference opener behind a big third inning. Captain Schultehenrich hit a homer and Blackman scored twice as Schmidt and Drager contributed runs. Hawkeye pitcher Charles May held the Maroons to six hits and two errors aided the defense. Iowa earned its ninth straight win and will meet Chicago again Saturday.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Chicago
Iowa
Capt
Herman Schultehenrich
Blackman
Schmidt
Drager
Comerford
Maroons
Levin
Charles May
Hawkeye
Langford
Bonthron Fails to Overcome Hornbostel at Penn Carnival
In muddy conditions at the Penn Relay carnival, Indiana's Charles Hornbostel outkicked Bill Bonthron on the final half mile to win the intercollegiate medley relay. Indiana's Ivan Fuqua sparked the team, with Princeton and Pittsburgh runners close behind as Cornell and Manhattan claimed other event wins on opening day.
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Philadelphia
Princeton
Bill Bonthron
Charles Hornsbostel
Indiana University
Penn
Hornbostel
Bonthron
Keller
Pittsburgh
Fuqua
Ivan Fuqua
Indiana
Cornell
Manhattan
Joe Healey
New York University
Glenn Hardin
Louisiana State
Drake
Geneva
Robert Jackson
Lehigh
D. Cook
Onto State
J Farseas
New York U
Gatses
Temple
G. Pilcher
Navies
W. E. Sperling
Rutgers
D. McKinnon
G Everett
Virginia
Bowdoin
Cook
Ohio State
J F Parsens
New York
D. A. Wrigley
Navy
D. Cademyer
Chamepions
Army
BCC
LaSalle
Howard
Penn State
Pennsylvania
Fittsburgh
West Chester
Georgetown
Maryland
Columbia
Mercerbure
A. Commite
Mutchler J White
A. Mills
McKinley Tech
Washington
D. C
Altoona
Hill School
Pottstown
Lehind
R. B. Steele
Michigan State
Athy M. Brecher
West Chester tPan
R. Hanson
Peters
Jersey City
J M. Hammer
Michittan
Pittshoreh
Hickey Villanova
Iowa State Nine Defeats State Teachers 15 to 6
The Iowa State college baseball team powered to a 15 to 6 win over Iowa State Teachers. The Tutors were held hitless until the seventh inning and totaled three hits off Holmes. Rollins and Meyer pitched well for the Cyclones, combining for the victory as Iowa State exploded with ten runs over the middle innings.
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AMES
Iowa State College
Iowa State Teachers
Holmes
Rollins
Meyer
Cyclones
Blanchard
Cochet Beats Richards In Pro Tennis Match
Henri Cochet defeated Vincent Richards 6 1 6 4 in Oklahoma City in a pro exhibition match. Bruce Barnes lost to Martin Plaa in straight sets 8 6 7 5. Barnes and Richards won the doubles against Cochet and Plaa 9 7 6 2.
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Cochet
Richards
Oklahoma City
Okla
Henri Cochet
Vincent Richards
Bruce Barnes
University of Texas
Martin Plaa
Barnes
Plaa
Big League Leaders from United Press
A condensed list of early season top performers by position and team. Notable names include Gabby Petno Traynor of the Pirates, Reynolds of the Red Sox, Werber of the Boston club, and Medwick of the Cardinals. The figures highlight batting averages home runs runs batted in and other hitting marks. South Carolina does not grant divorces.
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United Press
Gabrh Pet
Traynor
Pirates
Eesesee
Reynolds
Red Sox
Werber Boston
Eecees
Ann Wilson
Dodgers
Dickey
Yankees
Klein Cubs
Medwick Cardinals
Klein
Cubs
Chapman Yankees
Suhr Pirates
V. Davis
Cardinals
Manush Senators
Goslin Tigers
Vaughan Pirates
Stainback Cubs
Hite
Werber
Moore Tants
Frederick
Dodeers
Higeins
Athletics
Schulte Senators
Delaware County Meet Billed For Saturday
Earlville will host a Delaware county baseball tournament on Saturday with four games. The first game starts at 9 am.
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Delaware County
Anedal
the Gazette
Earlville
Hargrave Prepares Cedar Rapids Ball Squad With 27 Prospects
Manager Bubbles Hargrave opened spring practice at the Delevan hotel with 27 candidates reporting for contracts. The list includes players from Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Denver and Lincoln among others as the team lines up for a class A league season under tight eight day training and early batting and fielding drills.
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Cedar Rapids
Bubbles Hargrave
Delevan
Hargrave
Albert Larson
Denver
W. F. Parker
Chicago
Elmer Ullrich
Milwaukee
William Sekeres
Harold Anderson
St. Paul
Tom Leonard
Columbus
Edward Tiesman
Grundy Center
J. Standaert
Victor Krupar
T. E. Javo
George Jancso
Johnson City
H Goetschel
Oak Park
Bill Wilson
Tulsa
Okla
Joe Lindl
Clair Loretz
Joe Burris
Leo Lutz
Harry Dulty
Norman H. Guidinger
Lincoln
Neb
Gary Caker
Springfield
Hal Levin
Ed Krause
Ed Osavage
Berwyn
Ill
Sam Byrd
Sibley
Charles Goldstein
Marion Richard
Traer
Harold Hall
Onslow
Lkelihood
Singh and ZoniVich to Meet May 4 in Coliseum Show
Eddie Jennings, matchmaker for the American Legion club, announces Jagot Singh will meet Jack Zonivich in the feature wrestling match at the coliseum on May 4. Singh, known for his Oriental finery and showman style, recently drew crowds in Chicago and is in demand across cities.
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Eddie Jennings
American Legion Club
Jagot Singh
Oriental Mystic
Jack Zonivich
Singh
George Mack
Mack
Jennings
Jim Hiatt
Chicago
Belle Plaine Ball Team Seeks Games for Season
A fast Belle Plaine baseball team will play under City Club beer this season. Construction of a Swatash Grove field is nearing completion and is expected to be one of the region’s fastest. Teams seeking games should write Don Trueblood.
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Belle Plaine
City Club Beer
Swatash Grove
Don Trueblood
Dooley Named Captain of Iowa Freshman Track Team
Andrew Dooley of Centerville has been elected captain of the University of Iowa freshman outdoor track squad. The sprinter and quarter miler is praised as the most improved athlete on the squad by Ted Swenson, the freshman track mentor.
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Iowa City
Andrew Dooley
Centerville
University of Iowa
Dooley
Ted Swenson
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