Joe Louis Begins Training For Title Defense In Chicago
Joe Louis, weighing around 209 pounds, starts training at Chicago stadium for his April Fool's Day title defense against Harry Thomas. Louis shows trim form in shadow boxing and sparring while Thomas watches from ringside. Thomas and manager Nate Lewis insist Thomas will not freeze, and Louis’s camp hints the challenger can hit hard.
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Clarence Teams Open Spring Baseball And Track Workouts
First preliminary workouts in baseball and track are under way in the school gymnasium. Clarence prospects for a good baseball club look bright as four track lettermen return for workouts. The Cardinals aim to match their usual strong showing in three spring meets. A five game baseball schedule has been arranged by Coach L. L. Long who oversees both sports.
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Leadership Unchanged In Bowling Congress Tourney
Chicago report notes William Han over of Pekin Ill topped three games with 637 in the American Bowling Congress booster group event. Leaders across all divisions remained the same as the tournament continued with steady scores and standings.
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Clinton County 4-H Basketball Meet Set for March 19
The second annual Clinton county 4-H basketball tournament will be held at the high school on March 19. Eight teams compete with the winning team and runner up advancing to the district tournament in Cedar Rapids on April 2.
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State tourney crowds spark talk of bifurcated districts
Leo Lucas argues for dividing district basketball tournaments into two streams A and B with separate venues to reduce overcrowding. A two out of three format on A and B floors could yield clearer champions while sparing small schools from ruined chances. Manders brothers at Drake add note of upcoming spring practice with Pug and Phil in key roles.
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Fish Swarm Drops From Sky On Vancouver Lawn
Vancouver barrister Ghen Davis found five inch fish scattered across his yard after a sea breeze whirlwind carried them inland. Authorities identified the fish as sand lunce and noted they appeared without marks, having tumbled from a 250 foot cliff and then 250 more feet onto grass, shrubs, and trees.
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Key Figures in Baseball Probe Highlight Major Decision
Judge Kenesaw M Landis faces ruling on manipulations by Branch Rickey with the St Louis Cardinals farm system. The probe also implicates the Cedar Rapids Raider organization in the case, marking a major baseball controversy since 1920.
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Nowak Recruited to Jersey City Giants Farm in Jersey City
Recruit infielder Bill Nowak, claimed by the New York Giants and Cleveland Indians, was ordered to report to Jersey City of the International League. Giants manager Bill Terry said Nowak’s father signed to sell his son’s services to the Jersey City club, since Nowak is a minor. The Indians accused Cleveland of kidnapping after Nowak left Baton Rouge baseball school for New Orleans camp, claiming a 1938 Springfield contract. Bramham’s ruling gave Nowak to Jersey City.
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Two Iowa U Sports Events Canceled
In Iowa City the university announced the cancellation of two spring athletic engagements. No further details were provided on the events or the reasons behind the cancellations.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Hawkeyes See Cancellations In May Sports Schedule
Coach Arthur Wendler announced Iowa tennis meet with Indiana is canceled due to a misunderstanding. Coach Charles Kennett said Chicago has withdrawn from the triangular golf meet with Wisconsin and Iowa on May 7, leaving a dual contest for the Hawkeyes and Badgers.
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Des Moines Youth Claims Iowa Memorial Union Table Tennis Title
Des Moines sophomore James Hoak won the Iowa Memorial Union table tennis championship by defeating Chicago’s Banard Cochrane in straight sets 22-20 21-18 22-20 after trailing sparingly. Hoak has played table tennis for twelve years and described the sport as fun.
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Temple Favored In First National Invitation Final
New York UP Temple University Eastern champion and Big Seven titleholders meet Colorado in the final at Madison Square Garden. Temple has won 22 of 24 games and holds 8 to 5 odds. Earlier NYU and Oklahoma A and M lost in semifinals to Colorado and Temple and will play for third place.
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Dykes declares Bonura holdout case closed for Sox
Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes said Zeke Bonura’s holdout is over and the club won’t meet his $15,000 salary demand. Bonura, who batted .345 with 100 RBIs in 1937, sought $15,000 after earning $12,500 last year while teammates Rip Radcliff and Merritt Cain reached terms.
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Sugar) Cain
Lighters Win Tilt In Muscatine Tournament
Cedar Rapids Lighters survive in American Second basketball tourney in Muscatine. Results show Cedar Rapids Lighters 37 Davenport Schmidt Tavern 27 and Muscatine Eliza 24 as other scores in a four-team field.
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Five day wait for marriage license in ten states
The article notes a mandatory five day waiting period for marriage licenses in Colorado Connecticut Idaho Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New Hampshire Ohio and Wisconsin, affecting couples planning ceremonies. The rule requires couples to obtain the license and complete the ceremony after a five day interval.
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McLemore Faces Pro-Am Challenge With Lawson Little
In a humorous confession from West Palm Beach, McLemore recalls agreeing years ago to partner with Lawson Little in the St. Augustine pro-amateur. He jokes about nervous anticipation, the unlikely pairing, and the daunting field of golf greats ahead.
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Five Schools Enter State Indoor Track Meet in Iowa City
Five schools Newton Vinton Villisca Garner and Keota have signaled entry for the University of Iowa state indoor championships set for April 2 at the Hawkeye fieldhouse. About 45 more schools and nearly 500 athletes are expected before the March 28 closing date. East Des Moines, last year’s champion, defends the title in Saturday’s events. The 14-event program includes sprints distances hurdles pole vault shot put jumps and relay distances.
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Goggin and Hogan Upset Revolta Picard In Four Ball
Willie Goggin and Ben Hogan, in their debut, beat Johnny Revolta and Henry Picard 4 and 3 in the international four ball tournament in Miami. They will face Dick Metz and Ky Laffoon in the finals after Metz and Laffoon eliminated Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden 3 and 2.
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