Ruth and Gehrig Hit Two Homers as Yankees Dominate Newark
In Lakeland Florida the New York Yankees crushed their Newark farm team 15 to 5 for their sixth straight Grapefruit League win. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig each hit two homers and Red Rolfe added one to pace 21 Yankees hits. Gehrig drove in five runs, Ruth had four RBIs, and Rolfe and Saltzgaver each collected four hits.
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Reds Fall 7-3 in Exhibition to Boston in Tampa
Cincinnati Reds squander a 3-0 lead as Boston A L breaks through for five seventh inning runs in an 7-3 exhibition win in Tampa. Walters homered and Rhodes tripled for Boston, while Welland, Rhodes, and Ferrell sparked the rally.
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Tipton Track Trials to Pick Northeastern Iowa Meet Team
Tipton high school seniors train daily under Coach Fo Fk Strand for a conference trial week to form a team for the Northeastern Iowa Eight meet in the University of Iowa field house on March 26. Captain Wayne Chapman leads the 440 yards with veterans Lind in hurdles and Shaffer in the 880. Mechanicsville and Tipton seen as strong challengers with University high favored.
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Mechanicsville
Horton Smith Tops Field With 212
Horton Smith led the field with 212 after a round that could have yielded a 68 or 69 with better luck on several holes. He was congratulated by his father on his 34 for the last nine as he entered the locker room. Hagen and Jones, paired together again, drew a 1,000-strong gallery and played the best golf of the tournament so far. Bob joshed Walter after a near-cup close putt.
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Yale Bulldog Found After Campus Saga
Handsome Dan II, Yale's bulldog mascot, was found on Harvard's Soldier Field after a frenzied search sparked by the Harvard Lampoon's bulldog issue. Editors handed the dog to Harvard police for return to Yale, denying any involvement in the dognapping. The Lampoon claims Dan lost 15 pounds and had five puppies during his absence. He was photographed licking John Harvard's statue on the front cover.
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Indians fall in series opener as Pelicans win 7 to 3
Rookie outfielders pace New Orleans scoring seven runs while Cleveland Indians struggle with four straight hits and three runs in the fourth. Lucas allows three straight hits in the seventh as New Orleans takes a 7 3 victory.
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Iowa, Coe and Cornell May Stage Triangle Meet Here
The University of Iowa track team may face Coe and Cornell in a triangular meet at Cedar Rapids next month. Coach George Bresnahan announced plans for a possible Grinnell College dual as well. Tentative dates set for the triangle on April 14 and the Grinnell meet on April 21.
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Watters heads West Liberty sport group
West Liberty Willard W. Watters was elected president of the West Liberty Independent Athletic association at a Thursday night meeting in the American Legion hall. Leon ard Hendricks was named vice president and Leslie Grigg secretary treasurer. A three-person board of commissioners will handle appeals and be independent of team and official interests. A meeting within ten days will set plans for next season's schedule.
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Springville Baseball Squad Holding Drill
A 32 member Springville high school baseball squad has reported for practice with early weather allowing work on hitting. New members show ability and will push regulars. standout batterymen include Hoge Kinkead Hobson and Mercer Nielsen. About ten games are planned on the schedule.
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Aplington and Wellsburg Reach State Girls Final
Aplington defeated Bonaparte 41 to 24 and Wellsburg beat Johnston 36 to 10 in the semifinals at Drake Fieldhouse. Anna Meyer led Aplington with 23 points while Mae Miller and Geraldine Tjaden each scored 18 for Wellsburg.
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Detroit Acquires Portsmouth Club In Pro Grid Loop
A Detroit syndicate has bought an option on the Portsmouth club in the National Football League. Purchase will be completed in two weeks. The group plans to recruit players from Michigan, Michigan State, and the University of Detroit and will add 26 Portsmouth players. Detroit will join the Western division with Green Bay, Cincinnati, and the Chicago Cardinals and Bears. Patsy Clark will coach. Officers include George A Richard president P M Thomas secretary treasurer and Cy Huston general manager.
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Cedar County Track Meet Slated For April 30
Tipton hosts the Cedar County high school track and field meet under lights at the local field on April 30. Nearly all county schools are expected to compete. Other local meet dates include April 13 Mechanicsville, April 20 Iowa City tentative, May 5 Conference, and May 12 State district.
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College Track Scores Parody by California and Northwestern
College track results show University of California 8 9 2 35, University of California Los Angeles 41 1 3, Wisedneln List Town 34141, Northwestern 33. The fragmentary scores indicate a meet with multiple teams and events.
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Brooklyn Heads Not In Accord Says Walsh
Davis J Walsh argues that casey Stengel and Bobby Quinn clash over management of the Brooklyn club in Florida camp. He notes Stengel seeks control while Quinn handles business, with tensions hinted in personnel moves and lineup speculation.
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Senators Send Sington Back To Albany
In Biloxi Mississippi on a weekend release, manager Joe Cronin dismissed John Phipps who joined after North Carolina and an amateur league stint. Fred Sington, former Alabama college grid star and outfielder, was sent back to Albany in the International League.
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Highland Baseball Team Opens Drill
The West Highland community club sponsors the squad at Roosevelt junior high gym with 97 boys trying out for 18 positions. F. J. Martin leads practice focusing on sliding bunting and throwing as four assistant directors organize four groups.
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Sixty Report For Grid Practice At Washington
Nearly sixty have reported for high school spring football practice under Coach Guy Carlton in Washington. Uniforms were issued, drills run for four weeks focusing on fundamentals, with scrimmages planned later. After football, spring basketball will start for future varsity candidates.
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Clinton Wins Valley Track Meet Amid Strong Performances
Clinton clinched the Valley Track Meet with wins in the one mile and relay events. Clemens led the mile with Clinton runner-ups and top placers from Davenport Washington Granti and others setting conference records. Washington's relay team triumphed in the two laps with Clinton second and Davenport third. Additional top finishes featured Kinch and Nance in hurdles and Kinch in the broad jump.
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Knights of Columbus Bowlers Compete in National Meet
Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus bowling teams travel to Milwaukee for the National Knights of Columbus bowling tournament. Enzler's Luggage features Palumbo Rock Seabrooke Sebetka and Scolaro with Kessler as alternate. Seibke and Taylor entry includes Dale Enzler Bartosh Coffey and Tuomey. Luberger's Furniture list Dale Wellner Schmelz Palumbo Cunningham. Competition spans team events in Milwaukee with singles and doubles downtown. The event draws top Lions councils nationwide.
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