Feud Between Dizzy Dean and Virgil Davis Sparks Cardinals
In Radenton Florida Dizzy Dean and catcher Virgil Davis threaten a clubhouse confrontation over Davis vows to punch Dean if he appears. The dispute centers on Dean's refusal to pitch to Davis and verbal taunts from both sides as the Cardinals prepare for a Havana series.
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St. Petersburg
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Belle Plaine Cedar Falls To Meet Friday in Playoff
Belle Plaine high cage team meets Teacher's high of Cedar Falls in the annual playoff for the North and South halves of the Iowa Cedar league. The game is set for Reinbeck high school on March 6. Belle Plaine is 10–0 in the south half with 341 points to 220, while Teacher's high went 7–2 in conference, 285 points to 217.
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Teacher's High of
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Lisbon And Springville Split Local Doubleheader
Lisbon and Springville split a Tuesday doubleheader on Lisbon’s court. Springville won the second game 24 to 18, while Lisbon defeated Springville 23 to 18 in the feature contest to avenge an earlier loss.
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Springville
Lisbon
Three Teams Eliminated From Gold Medal Meet
United Presbyterian defeated the Vikings 25 to 20, Maroons beat the Freshies 26 to 17, and Toddville toppled the Mohawks 23 to 17 at the YMCA. Tomorrow’s games list First Presbyterian against Trinity Methodist at 6 30 p m Ramblers versus Center Point at 7 30 and DeMolay versus Drews Sports at 8 30.
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Ke-Wash All Stars Cage Quintets Selected
The annual Ke-Wash basketball all star selections name two Wellman players and two Brighton players on the first team. Rogers of Keota returns to the backcourt with strong defense and scoring. Second team features Mess er of Brighton Pendergraft Richland Stewart West Chester Brown and Gingerich Kalona.
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Messer
Eastern Iowa League Directors Meet in Dyersville
The Eastern Iowa amateur league will hold a Monday night meeting in Dyersville announced by Otto Hess the league president. Reorganization plans for the forthcoming season will be discussed with members from Dyersville New Vienna Worthington Farley Epworth Pleasant Grove Colesburg Peosta and Bankston present. Bernard the previous Prairie league franchise holder has indicated it will seek admission to the amateur league.
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Worthington
Loop
New Vienna
Farley
Epworth
Pleasant Grove
Colesburg
Peosia
Bankston
Bernard
Quaker Oats Defeat Wilkinson’s In Nichols Tournament
In Nichols Iowa four games of the independent basketball tournament were held. Quaker Oats of Cedar Rapids edged Wilkinson’s of Davenport 25 to 24 in a close finish. Other results included Muscatine Elks 30 Lone Tree 24 Leclaire over Waterloo and Morning Sun over the Gas Company of Cedar Rapids by default.
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Morning Sun
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Cedar Rapids
Quaker Oats
Wilkinson’s
Davenport
Delta And Keswick Split Double Header On Keswick Floor
Delta and Keswick split a two game set with Keswick taking the first 39 to 22 as Hartzell led Keswick with 10 baskets and 3 free throws. Delta captured the second game 31 to 11.
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Delta
Keswick
Hartzell
Webster Takes Doubleheader From Thornburg
Webster high school won a doubleheader at Thornburg Tuesday evening. The first game ended 20 to 17 and the second game concluded 11 to 10.
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Gazette
Webster
Webster High School
Thornburg
Ruth and Dempsey in spotlight as sport stars shift stages
Babe Ruth no longer attends spring training and appears as a retired figure seen golfing in St. Petersburg. Bobby Jones seeks Masters form while Jack Dempsey remains a public figure through stage work and appearances in boxing. The piece discusses salary trends and the Western league’s class as the game evolves.
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Ruth
South
St. Petersburg
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Alburnett Defeats Newhall 22 20 in Tight Bout
Alburnett held off Newhall 22 to 20 as Lee Sloan matched Clarence Bugg for high score. McGranahan led Newhall in points while Alburnett trailed 15 to 11 at halftime before pulling ahead in a close second half.
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Alburnett
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Newhall
Conesville Beats Buffalo High in Big Rally
Conesville high school defeated Buffalo high 30 to 10 Tuesday night. Conesville led 19 to 7 at halftime and maintained the advantage throughout.
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Buffalo
Buffalo High
Cornell Matmen To Meet Chicago Michigan Squads
Mount Vernon Iowa coach Dick Barker plans a weekend eastern swing with nine wrestlers to face the Chicago Interfraternity club on Thursday night and Michigan State at East Lansing Friday. Notable entries include Tilton Ollman Sieben Brand Watson McGrath Weiler Kunz Frye. Star heavyweight Ray Bunch is ill but may recover for national tournaments and Olympic tryouts.
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Ray Bunch
Clarence hosts one of Iowa's 32 girls sectional meets
Clarence will host a sectional girls basketball tournament bringing twelve eastern Iowa teams to a three day event. The Clarence squad, boasting sixty wins against twelve losses in four years, is a strong favorite though any entrant could win. The event opens Thursday at 6 p.m. and runs through weekend sessions.
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Augusta
Bobby
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Gazette
Clarence
Iowa
Clarence Sextet
Iowa School for the Blind Downs Eldora 23 to 21
WINTON The Iowa School for the Blind wrestling team closed a successful season Tuesday by defeating Eldora high school 23 to 21 at Eldora. The grapplers finished with six wins, three losses and one tie in ten matches, defeating Dubuque Lamont and West Waterloo along the way.
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Iowa School For the Blind
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Lamont
West Waterloo
Sophomores Face Mixed Results Across Early Season
Sophomores from Eldora and Tripoli competed in a slate of games losing a rematch to Dubuque and defeats to Grinnell and Iowa Training School at Eldora. They also drew with Eldora High School early in the season in a hard fought tie.
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Tripoli
Dubuque
Grinnell
Iowa Training School
Eldora High School
Two Prep Basketball Games On Program This Week End
McKinley meets Dubuque on Friday in the city and Franklin hosts Clear Lake Saturday. Dubuque seeks a sectional win next week after defeating Davenport. Franklin and Clear Lake square off in a return game with the northern team aiming to close the season ahead. Tickets for the Saturday game are 15 cents, two for 25.
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Clear Lake
Davenport
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Miller
Fecht
Graham
Golden Bears
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Clear Lake Boys
Cubs Manager Boasts Catching Depth for Coming Season
In Avalon California Charley Grimm praises the Cubs catching staff led by Gabby Hartnett the reigning NL MVP along with Ken O'Dea and Stephenson whose temper nearly cost him his job last season Walter Stephen son shows notable improvement shaping the competition for backup roles.
South American cat species lacks a mew
A South American feline population has lost the ability to produce a mew. Researchers note the trait varies by region and may affect vocal signaling and territory. Further study aims to identify genetic or environmental causes behind the silence.
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South America
Brooklyn High Beats Montezuma 43 to 28 on Home Floor
Brooklyn Iowa defeated Montezuma 43 to 28 as Armstrong scored 15 and Keeney 14 for Brooklyn. The win moved Brooklyn to second place in the south half of the Iowa Cedar Conference. The Brooklyn junior high beat Montezuma juniors 22 to 16 in the opener.
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