First Round Sparks Friday Night Iowa Basketball Showdowns
In Des Moines the Drake field house hosts Hawkeye state semi finals with Ottumwa facing Spirit Lake and Davenport meeting Nevada. Top scorers include Jack Spencer of Davenport and Bill Evans of Nevada, each with 17 points, as teams chase Saturday’s title game.
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Des Moines State Tournament Notes Highlight Evans and Spencer
In Des Moines Drake Fieldhouse a 5500 seat plan faces a near 6000 Friday semi finals crowd. Spencer and Bill Evans stand out in a field with coaches Rollie Williams and Louis Menze watching intently as Iowa teams vie for placement.
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Davenport Blue Devils Aim to Upset Nevada Star Evans
Des Moines critics debated Jack Spencer the tape-clad Davenport marvel and Bill Evans who performs remarkable tricks for Nevada. Both were praised as among Iowa's top in the last decade. Davenport seeks revenge after a 34 32 loss to Evans and Nevada and faces them Friday night.
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Rowley and Walker Town to clash at Walker gym tonight
The Rowley town basketball team travels to Walker gymnasium for a scheduled game against Walker town this evening. The matchup features local rivals likely drawing a strong turnout.
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Yanks Struggle in Spring Training Under McCarthy
In St Petersburg AP reports the world champion Yankees show poor form in spring work. Manager Joe McCarthy aims for steady progress as veterans contend with sore arms and stomach issues while Buddy Hassett replaces Johnny Sturm at first base, providing left handed hitting.
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Wisconsin Boxers Favored In Intercollegiate Meet
Wisconsin seven man squad led by captain Gene Rankin 135 pound title holder advanced to semi final rounds at LSU after three victories Thursday night. The team is favored to win the national intercollegiate boxing championship as the event proceeds into semifinals in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
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New Leaders Take Over ABC Doubles
Walt Rosnik and Harry Hedtke of Los Angeles lead the 42nd ABC bowling championships in Columbus Ohio as the Pateensans bowled 1358 in doubles. Rosnick rolled a 745 series with 245 266 234. Johnny Sepple added a 703 in singles with 247 209 247.
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4 H District Cage Tourney Scheduled At Marion
Seven county teams will compete in the district 4 H club basketball tournament Saturday April 4 at Marion High School gym. Linn County Junior Farm and Home sponsors the event. First round matchups include Benton vs Cedar at 12 30 Clinton vs Jones at 1 Linn vs Scott at 2 10 Tama receives a bye Semis feature Benton Coe winner against Clinton Jones Line Teets winner at 3 50 Final at 8 30 with a consolation game at 7 30
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Louis Promises Quick Finish in Title Defense
New York reports the heavyweight champion Joe Louis pledged a fast finish against Abe Simon after his trainer Jack Blackburn indicated a victory inside three rounds. Louis told reporters he expected a swift win in the upcoming defense.
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Record of Simon Confidence on Ring Comeback
Simon said he is in perfect condition and confident for a comeback. He notes having two good hands this time, unlike when he fought Louis last March with a broken right hand and was stopped in 13 rounds.
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Pro Grid Squads To Play 11 Games
The National Professional Football League will play an 11 game schedule next season after officials rejected a nine game round robin plan and did not present a 13 game option at their annual meeting in New York.
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Its A Boy For Sharples In Iowa State Tourney Day
New Hampton coach Tom Sharples welcomed a son the day after his New Hampton basketball team lost to Davenport 55 28 in the Iowa boys high school state tournament. The birth marks a joyful personal milestone for Sharples and his wife Mrs Sharples.
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Heroics Feature Girls Cage Meet in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri the Women's National A A U basketball final saw Little Rock edge Davenport 22-21 amid crowd chaos as coach Bechtel fainted and stars like Alline Banks and Jeanette Haas starred. Davenport upset Nashville Business College 26-22 while Nashville Vultees beat Columbus J K 29-18 for consolation.
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Tutor Nine to Play Ten-Game Schedule
Cedar Falls Iowa states college announces a ten game baseball schedule led by Lawrence Whitford. The slate opens April 17 18 against Illinois college at Cedar Falls then 11 12 at Luther college and 15 16 at Simpson college.
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Louis Simon Showdown at Madison Square Garden for Charity
Joe Louis and Abe Simon clash in a 15 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden as part of a night benefiting Army and Navy relief. An estimated 16 000 fans are expected with proceeds nearing 50 000 to 60 000 dollars for the Army Emergency Relief fund plus other contributions from the event.
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Exhibition Baseball At Sanford Fia Montreal Int
Reported exhibition game notes list players including Klutts Lombardi McGee Wetton Berres and Wasner with line scores from St Peters and Pullerton Calif city teams Pittsburch Philadelphia and Brooklyn mentioned alongside names Gomez Donald Queen Dickey and Brown Conroy.
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