National league pennant race eyed by five top clubs
George Gibson, Pirates manager, says New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Boston and Pittsburgh are the five strongest in the race. He doubts the Giants can repeat last year’s breaks and notes the Cubs have added strength with Klein, while Cincinnati has grown stronger.
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Hawkeye Teams Post 29 15 2 Record in Dual Contests
Special to The Gazette Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa athletic teams set a fall and winter victory mark with 29 wins 15 losses and two ties in dual contests The Hawkeyes fared best in the Big Ten against Wisconsin four wins in six meetings Minnesota upset four times in seven Northwestern and Purdue two of three contests The report lists Big Ten standings for Iowa teams across seven sports
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American Owners Send Horses to Grand National
Two American owned horses, Lone Eagle and Thomond, belonging to John Hay Whitney, flew from Paris to London for Friday's Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree, with the pair placed aboard a scheduled airplane en route to Liverpool.
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Globe Trotters to Meet Wellman Merchants In Season Finale
The Wellman Merchants host the Globe Trotters, famed world champions from New York, in the final game of the season. Local fans expect a showcase as the famous quintet brings its renowned play to town Thursday night.
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Grapefruit League Notes From Multiple Spring Camps
Washington Senators Johnny Stone delivered a home run and three RBIs in an 11 1 win over the yanni gans as camps progress. Frank Hogan powered four long drives in a Braves victory in St Petersburg. Phillies beat the Dodgers 3 2 in a tense Grapefruit League clash. Yankees manager Joe McCarthy remains bullish on pennant chances with Tamulis and Murphy shaping up. Willis Hudlin reports ready to contribute for the Indians after a winter of training. Reds bow in Tampa as Bob O Farrell emphasizes batting practice. Frenchy Bordagary and Evar Swanson show speed for White Sox in Pasadena competition. Tigers meet Athletics in Lakeland as Detroit seeks improved showing. Hornsby shifts tone about Browns to first division amid good work by Weaver and Newson.
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Detroit Looks Like Pennant Contender Says Walsh
Detroit Tigers loom as strong pennant contenders with a lineup heavy on hitters and reliable pitching. Cochrane Gehringer Greenberg Goslin and others form a core, while youth and depth bolster a possible surge to challenge for the league title.
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Runyan predicts tough Masters for Bobby Jones
Pro golfer Paul Runyan says he respects Bobby Jones but doubts he can win the Masters as the game has sped up since 1930. Runyan notes that modern players must post scores like 67 or 63 to top fields and cites Ky Lafoon Johnny Revolta and Dick Metz as capable rivals. He also hints at personal hot rounds in Augusta. He adds that Runyan’s own luck could yield a couple of hot rounds this year.
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Golf tale and club fund drive cross paths in Miami Beach
In a Bay Shore round, Grant Rice recalls a stranger’s shot that struck the ball mid swing from a tee over 200 yards away, forcing the shooter to count a stroke while the stranger’s ball remained in place. The piece also covers baseball fundraising tactics and roster notes from Washington and Cedar Rapids talks.
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Local Ping Pong Team Faces Iowa City Tonight
The Cedar Rapids ping pong team, fresh from a win over Waterloo, meets Iowa City at the YMCA tables at 7 30 tonight. Iowa City boasts several skilled players. Five singles matches for men and two to three for women are planned.
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Tigers and Panthers Vie In Valley League Indoor Meet IC
Seven teams vie for the Mississippi Valley conference indoor track crown at Iowa City on Saturday. Clinton eyes defending champ status as Carl Nelson’s successor is sought. Grant and Dubuque expected to lead, while Davenport West Waterloo and Washington face conditioning gaps after basketball play.
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The Right Way to Play Golf
Advice on gripping waggle and pendulum-like swings to loosen up and feel the club’s weight. Emphasizes wrist action and smooth transition from waggle to the swing. Recommends not delaying after dropping the clubhead back and applying correct wrist principles.
Local Cagers In Second Round Of Lamont Tourney
Lamont Gold Medal basketball tourney saw four teams advance to the next round. Lamont Bears beat Clermont Eagles 41 21. Winthrop Independents defeated Aurora Dixie Oilers 34 20. Waverly Leuthold-Johannsen beat Dubuque Blackhawks 33 31. Schuette Book Store of Independence topped Oclwein Maire Drug 37 24.
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