Eastern Iowa girls basketball sectional winners advance to district meets
Walker nips Toddville 39 38 in overtime as Porter leads with 28 points. Clermont tops Monona 20 16 in a tight finish, while Olin overwhelms Wyoming 60 20. Clutter beats Urbana 68 12 and Marengo defeats Barnes City 56 23. Teams advancing: Clermont Sharon Stanley Stanwood and others including Monona Hawkeye and Clarence.
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Michigan Swim Team Dominates Iowa Seizing 63 21 Victory
Michigan's swimming squad crushed Iowa 63 to 21 in Ann Arbor as Jimmy Welsh and the Sharemet brothers led with multiple wins. Freshman James Skinner set a pool record in a 100 yard breaststroke exhibition event, while Michigan swept all nine first places and extended their streak to five straight victories.
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Holdout players eyed for possible all star selection
A look at prominent holdouts in 1940 suggests potential all star team picks from both leagues. Names span catchers to pitchers including Lombardi Camilli Vaughan Hack Medwick Ott Leiber Dickey McQuinn Gordon Pofahl Rolfe DiMaggio Walker Ruffing Hudlin Allen Leonard Lee Crosetti.
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Eddie Miller
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Lee Handley
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Iowa conservationists oppose flood control dams in streams
In a Forest Field and Stream column Mr. Powers argues against new flood control dams in Iowa, citing Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks and Missouri officials. He cites War Department reports, warns of ecological harm, and notes 30 planned Missouri dams as context for a national debate on greatest good.
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Public hearing opposes Coralville dam near Iowa City
Citizens including farmers and conservationists gathered to challenge a proposed dam on the Iowa River near Coralville. John W. Tobin of Vinton spoke for opponents while Col. Gross from the War Department answered questions. The group noted the dam fits a broader flood control program and urged levee protection to reduce flood costs.
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Western Union Five Falls to Peacocks in Iowa Conference Clash
In Fayette Iowa Up per Iowa with sharpshooter Dale Alderson scoring 14 points edged Western Union 52 to 45 in a rugged Iowa conference contest. Alderson led the winners while Western Union struggled to keep pace.
Amateur boxing plan could groom young Cedar Rapids fighters
Red Pepper chronicler argues for A A U amateur boxing under strict controls. Proposes a year round program with novice bouts to develop local talent and keep green boxers from facing veterans in Golden Gloves. Also notes local sports updates and college news.
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Upper Iowa Beats Western Union in Close Conference Clash
Upper Iowa builds early lead and holds on for a 52 to 45 victory over Western Union. Alderson and Spatcher pace the Peacocks while Gustafson and Bray contribute for Western Union as Upper Iowa improves to six wins in ten conference games and Western Union drops to three defeats in five.
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Major League Clubs Shift South For Training Season Start
Major league teams prepare for spring training with Cubs at Catalina and White Sox at Pasadena. Last year Athletics Indians and Giants trained in Louisiana and Phillies in Texas. Reds and Cardinals plan Cuba trips to face all star combos in Havana. An all star game in Tampa on March 17 raises funds for Finnish relief.
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Baxter Mile Feature Won By Chuck Fenske
Chuck Fenske former Wisconsin star won the Baxter mile at the New York Athletic Club games in Madison Square Garden before 16,000 fans. He timed 4 07.4 to equal the indoor record, beating Louis Zamperini by two yards as Glenn Cunningham and Gene Venzke clocked 4 08.8. Greg Rice topped Don Lash in the two mile race.
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Ball Players Reach Finals In Golf Meet
In Tampa Florida Joe Medwick, medalist of the baseball players golf tournament, lost 3 to 2 to Jack Russell in the semi finals. Russell faces Wes Ferrell in the final after Ferrell beat Paul Derringer 1 up. Medwick advanced with a 3 and 2 win over Lynn Rowe. Ferrell also defeated Jimmy Foxx 6 and 5 and Derringer beat Al Simmons 2 up. Johnny Murphy meets Roy Cullenbine in the second flight final, while Tony Cuccinello faces Butch Henline in the third flight final.
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Purple Matmen Conquer Army
Cornell college of Iowa defeated Army 14 to 12 as Taylor of Cornell pinned Lee of Army in 8 15 with a nelson and bar arm hold. The meet had four wins each but Cornell earned two extra points for the victory.
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College Meet Scores Across Teams and Events
College sports results list swimming, fencing, wrestling, and gymnastics with multiple colleges earning points. Notable scores include Texas A and M 50 over Oklahoma 25, Indiana 50 over Purdue 34, Wisconsin wrestling 29 to Beloit 5, and Wisconsin 17 to Northwestern 153 in a heavy meet.
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Second Half Rally Wins For Norsemen
Luther College defeated Central College 32 to 25 in a Saturday Iowa conference basketball game at Pella Iowa. Luther trailed by one at halftime but held Central to four free throws in the second period to pull away.
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Grinnell Leads Nash to Narrow Win Over Lawrence
Captain Jim Nash scored 16 points to lift Grinnell to a 45 to 40 Midwest conference basketball win at Appleton. Nash boosted his season total to 161 as the Pioneers edged the Lawrence Jayhawks with solid defense and steady scoring.
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Fenske Beats Cunningham in Millrose Mile
Chuck Fenske defeats Glenn Cunningham at the Millrose Games Wannamaker Mile. The win prevents Cunningham from tying Jose Ray’s seven victories in the event.
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