District Cage Tourney Opens Here this Week
Roosevelt paired with Anamosa in first round as 1938 finalists Melrose Mitchellville Cedar Falls Webster City and others survive sectional play. Alburnett wins B title over Urbana 21 19 and advances to Coe court district round with Calmar as opener.
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Urbana
Roosevelt
Alburnett
Coe Court
Calmar
Merle Peterson
Marshall Hense
Harold Thomas
Leo Hepker
Roy Quaas
Carl R. McCafey
Robert Simmons
Orville Weislogel
Howard Powers
Paul Cooper
Eugene Stick
Victor Pilcher
W. Lang
District basketball seeds and first round matchups outlined
In western Iowa districts prospects are listed for the 1929 title. Melrose eyes the Second district B section while Laurel faces Irish in round one. Glenwood hosts Abraham Lincoln in district four. Ute, Treynor, Viota, Everly, Hinton and other clubs are ranked with crowded field across districts. The article also notes Cedar Falls, Charles City, Mason City and Webster City in Seventh district play and lists opening round pairings in Districts 1, 3 and 4 with several strong teams in A and B divisions.
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Lenox
Shenandoah
Atlantic
Denson
Harlan
Onawa
Chiss
Gravity
Shelby Treynor
Wiots
Emerson
Kiron
Thurman
Ute
Cedar Moulds
Belle Plaine
Decorah
Maquoketa
Waukon
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Elkader
Oclacin
Andrew
Earlville
McGregor
Quayqueton
Alburnett
Calm
West Bend
Britt
Forest City
Rockwell City
Webster City
Farnhamville
Jolley
Livermore
Rutland
Ellsworth
Goldfield
Ledyard
Mallard
Orange City
Alta
Primghar Sibley
Spencer Albert
City
Orange
Sac City
Sioux City
Central
Everly
Hinton
Merrill
Rossie
Danbury
Fairview
Melvin
Hospers
Newkirk
Melrose
Marshalltown
Laurel
Abraham Lincoln
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Treynor
Viota
Cedar Falls
Charles City
Mason City
Dysart
Rolfe
Emmetsburg
Fort Dodge
Lynx
Catholic Cage Tourney Opens With Four Games
Iowa Catholic high school basketball championship began on Columbia college court in Dubuque with four games. St Ambrose Davenport and Holy Family Mason City opened the first day, followed by Dowling Des Moines versus Sacred Heart Pocahontas. Trinity Sioux City vs O V A Waterloo and Columbia Dubuque vs St Francis Council Bluffs completed the Monday slate. Finals Wednesday determine the state champion and national entry for Chicago March 22.
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St. Ambrose
Davenport
Holy Family
Mason City
Dowling
Des Moines
Sacred Heart
Pocahontas
Trinity
Sioux Silly
Waterloo
Columbia
Dubuque
St. Francis
Council Bluffs
Junior College Basketball Meet Draws 24 Teams
Iowa junior college title tourney opens Wednesday in Boone with 24 teams, including Mason City defending champ. Largest entry in meet history. Top bracket features Mason City, Chariton, Washington, Northwestern Orange City, Maquoketa, Burlington, and Boone. First round byes go to Northwestern Red Oak Tipton Washington Albia Britt Chariton.
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BOONE
Iowa
Trojan Cagers
Mason City
Dopesters
Chariton
Washington
Northwestern
Orange City
Maquoketa
Burlington
Red Oak
Tipton
Albia
Britt
Eagle Grove
Emmetsboro
Estherville
Graceland
Lamon
Fort Dodre
Grand View
Waldorf
Forest City
Webster
Ellsworth
Osceola
Sheldo
Defending Champs Lose In Four Ball Tourney
In Coral Gables Florida the second round of the five thousand dollar international four ball golf tournament saw last year's winners Dick Metz and Ky Laffoon eliminated by Johnny Farrell and Willie Klein 3 and 2. Hagen and Sarazen also fell to Craig Wood and Bill Burke 2 and 1 while other top teams like Lawson Little and Tony Manero and Johnny Revolta and Henry Picard advanced past the opening day.
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Coral Gables, Fla
INS
Dick Metz
Ky Laffoon
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Metz
Laffoon
Johnny Farrell
Willie Kiein
Hagen
Sarazen
Craig Wood
Bill Burke
Lawson Little
Tony Manero
Johnny Revolta
Henry Picard
Sutherland Quits Pittsburgh U As Athletics Turmoil Deepens
AP reports the resignation of Dr John Bain Jock Sutherland after 15 years at Pittsburgh Pitt amid long running conflicts over athletic policy. Bowman noted possible contract release with two years notice pending a Monday decision. Sutherland linked to Mississippi State rumors though a return to Pitt or faculty post possible.
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Pittsburgh
John Bain
Jock” Sutherland
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt Panthers
John G. Bowman
Sutherland
Bowman
Jock
Pitt
Mississippi State
Panthers
Charley Bowser
Tommy Davies
Scranton University
Bill Kern
Carnegie Tech
Andy Gustafson
Dartmouth
W. Don Harrison
Harrison
James Hagan
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
Panther
Minnesota
Derringer Leads Reds Pitching Power In Cincinnati
The Reds top staff features Paul Derringer Johnny Vander Meer Bucky Walters and Lee Grissom with Lloyd Moore as fifth starter. Derringer at 6 4 210 pounds has a swift fast ball sharp curves and precise control pacing 307 innings last season the most in the NL with 49 walks. Manager Bill McKechnie lauds Moore as fastest thrower. Sutherland’s Pitt football saga ends with resignation amid de-emphasis plan and curricular shifts. Jimmy Marie, a Charleston junior high athlete, excels in basketball table tennis and boxing in a single day.
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Cincinnati
Paul Derringer
Johnny Vander Meer
Bucky Walters
Lee Grissom
Derringer
Walters
Vander Meer
Grissom
Lloyd Moore
Bill McKechnie
Moore
Jimmy Marie
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Two Games Tonight on Quaker Oats Floor
The Wilson Packers face Shelburn at 7 30 on the Quaker floor and the Quakers meet the Lighters at 8 30.
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Wilson Packers
Shellsburg
Quakers
Church Schedule of March Evening Games
Local church league schedule lists multiple March basketball games at McKinley Roosevelt Franklin and other venues. Matchups include First Christian versus Community House on March 6 at 7 p.m. and First Christian against Trinity Lutheran March 7 at 8 p.m. at McKinley, with several other contests at Roosevelt and Franklin through March 9.
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First Christian
Community House
McKinley
St. George
Bethel
McKinley Trinity M_ EZ
First Evangelical
Roosevelt
Olivet
Presbyterian
Second Christian
Church of Brethren
Robins
St. Paul Bigekhawks
Franklin
J. Paul Mohawks
Daniels Park Presbyterian
Sealers
Menwood Presbyterian
Fairfax
Saron
Kutheran
United Presbyterian
Westminster
Bethel A
Marion Presbyterian
Second Evangelical
Bethel A. M. FE
Central Park Presbyterian
Second Evangeiical
Saron Lutheran
Sinclair Memorial
P.m
Calgars Baptist
Prankin
Caxton
I-T
Iowa closes season against Minnesota
Special to The Gazette Iowa City Iowa faces Minnesota to end the season and Captain Ben Stephens final college game. Iowa seeks vengeance for a 36 29 loss and a one point setback in 1938 while Minnesota relies on a strong defense and top scorers Lind and Bastian. The Hawkeyes aim to finish at four wins eight losses as Kundla of Minnesota eyes his 98 points. Monday night 7 35 p.m. Town Fieldhouse WSUI broadcast.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Ben Stephens
University of Iowa
Minnesota
Gophers
Hawkeyes
Iowa
Rollie Williams
Northwestern
Big Ten
Minneapolis
Stephens
Lind
Bastian
John Kundla
Owa
Addington
Carl Burt
Brinchester
William Haarlow
Chicago
WSUI
Detroit Bids For Hockey Loop Playoff
The Detroit Red Wings won 4-2 over the New York Americans to reach fifth place, one game ahead of Montreal and two games ahead of Chicago. Montreal beat Chicago 2-1 in overtime, while Boston defeated the New York Rangers 5-3 to extend its lead.
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Detroit Red Wings
Chicago
Wings
New York Americans
Montreal
Hawks
Schmidt
Conacher
Boston
New York Rangers
Bruins
Colgate Coach Quits For Health Reasons
Johnny Galloway, Colgate basketball coach since 1935, resigned Monday to return to Cambridge, N Y, to regain health. Years of illness cut his weight from 175 to 125 pounds. Known as Ghost Galloway on the gridiron, he starred for Colgate in 1927 and 1928.
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Hamilton
N. Y
INS
Johnny Galloway
Colgate
Cambridge
Galloway
Upstate Iowa Upsets Highlight Sectional Play
Eastern Iowa and the Mississippi Valley Conference produced major upsets in sectional tournaments. Dubuque fell to Maquoketa 29-27, Muscatine exited early as Washington shocked them, and Clinton edged Davenport in the finals after Davenport had beaten Clinton twice this season. In table tennis, Jack Mueller of Peoria won the men’s title over Pete Starrett, while Marge Leary of Peoria claimed the women’s crown over Ruth Heusser. The event featured many strong nestings across class A and B teams, with Roosevelt and Belle Plaine among notable contenders, and details of doubles and veteran divisions.
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Iowa
Davenport
Clinton
Blue Devils
River Kings
Dubuque
Maquoketa
Muscatine
Washington
Llinois
Montrose
Jack Mueller
Peoria
Caterpillar Tractor Company Employe
Pete Starrett
Marge Leary
Ruth Heusser
Quincy Blonde
Billy Holzrichter
Chicago
Helen Baldwin
Des Moines
Holzrichter
Mueller
Starrett
Starratt
Jackie Bell
Coe
Belle Plaine
Benton County
Roosevelt
Victor
Junior Littell
Boone
Dark Horse
Harley Kirk
Robert Fitzgerald
Simpson
Littell
Wick
Fitzgerald
Marae Leary
Pearla Ml
Jim Lightner
Marcare Beamerover
Cedar Rapids
Donald Menn
Audrey Shake
Quincy
Sod
Russell Knap
Richard Eacle
Betty Holtz
Moline
Jack Sundine
Marily Tillbern
Hele Churchill
Ser Genteman
Sid Ruth Heusser
Hal
First Baseman James Trosky Born in Norway
A first baseman named James was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Trosky of Norway at Mercy Hospital Sunday morning. Trosky, the Cleveland Indians first baseman, expects to leave for the New Orleans training camp within a few days.
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James
Harold Trosky
Norway
Mercy Hospital
Trosky
Cleveland Indians
New Orleans
Rude Auto and Armstrong Teams Clash Tonight
Rude Auto and Armstrong meet at 7 30 tonight in the only Open league game on the schedule.
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Rude Auto
Armstrong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ike Skelley
AP Sports
Diagonal
Cromwell
Creston
Maroons
O C. Warner
Menlo
Mitchellville
Abraham
Lincoln
Bennett
Quasqueton
Maquokcta
Keystone
Oxford Junction
Odlwelh
IlIowa City
Alburnett High School
Thompson
Kalona
Fort Madison
Grinnell
Sibley
Lost Nation
Rathbun
Town City
Danville
Siourney
Wilton Junction
Fairfield
Cantrii
Yarmouth
Kalona Martinsburg
Tiffin
Centerville
Oskaloosa
Pella Ames
Gttumma
Guernsey
Kellore
NeCallsbure
Cedar
Hartwick
Casey
Dex Moines
Perry
Woodward
Oone
Winterset
Agonal
Tchellvlils
Sheldahl
Iphos
Macksburg
Minbura
Cornell Bluffs
Catholic
Pittsburgh Univ
Kern
Warner
Pop” Warner
Lafayette
Red Peppers
Earl
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh University
Pasadena
Don Harrison
Hagan
Champ
Pranklin Ry
Garette
Detroit
Bell
Newton
Leo Lucas
King
Onslow
Rough Riders
Wilson
Tom Farmer
Joe Wall
Wall
Farmer
Tom Jonos
Leo Mraz
Ramblers
Ted Strasburger
Rockey Newton
James Bell
A. E. Crew
Hubert Eagen
Leary
Ken Leary
Sin Gees
Til
Richard Eagle
Mareley Kirk
Hensie Maen
Cusse Wincy
Even Rome
Fivecoat
Maree Leary
Prora
Mildred
Gilbertson
Sheldon
Jack Bell
Bill Steinbeck
DeWayne Nystrom
Paul Vernon
Is. Bell
Nystrom
Charlen Pratt
Ralph Howe
Robert Newlin
Stan Kellams
Marion
Hud Bimpson
Jil
Allen Oakley
Dock Beals
David Newsom
George Switkes
Bert Genteman
Harvey Zander
Fin Kirk
Pratt
Howe
Foezi
Newsom
Wicker
Shake
Eagle and
Holtz
Mueller A Churchill
Tal
Abe
Starrett and
Eagle An Holt
Phin Gilbertson
George Wicker
de Melies
Dave Taylor
Belles Vue
Uals
Leary d
Mackey Newton
Qemen Bell
Carl Nidy
Dez Mathen
Mais
Stasbareer
Ite
Remi
Pourler
Marlon
Harold Troskys
Charles Filip
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