Cubs rely on Warneke as pennant bid hinges on arm
Lon Warneke's health drives Chicago Cubs hopes for another National League title. Manager Charley Grimm weighs lineup changes with new outfielders Gill, Galan, Demaree and Klein while Warneke recovers, aiming to power a young, fast team toward a repeat pennant and a shot at the World Series.
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Protective tubing aids nose tests of army planes at Wrightfield
Protective metal tubing cradles placed over noses of army planes undergoing tests at Wrightfield Dayton enable pilots to nose the ships over with complete safety.
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Youthful Jap pros face tough going on golf tour
Torchiro Torchy Toda and Sei suichin Saysae, two Japanese golfers 22 and 18, travel the United States with limited funds and a beat-up car. Manager Bob Harlow guides them as they endure sparse lodging, small meals, and a $300 robbery setback in Jacksonville while chasing PGA tour success.
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Connie Mack Faces Mad Philadelphia Fans in new Baseball Season
Universal Service reports Connie Mack, 73, says Phillies fans may be mad at him in Philadelphia but he cannot help it. He trusts his nucleus including Frank Higgins, Wally Moses, Lou Finney, Bob Johnson, and pitchers Dietrich, Wilshire, Johnson, and Dusty Rhodes as the Athletics aim to rebound after 1914.
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Greater Vinton Club Invites Cage Squads To Banquet
Coaches and basketball squads from thirteen towns are invited to a banquet at the American Legion hall in Vinton on April 13 hosted by the Greater Vinton club and Vinton high school. Each coach may bring ten athletes, with representatives from Newhall Van Horne Keystone Blairstown Belle Plaine Garrison Shellsburg Urbana Dysart Brandon and La Porte City. University of Iowa coaches Ossie Solem Rollie Williams and Ozzie Simmons are invited along with other athletes. Solem will attend if possible. The dinner is by the American Legion auxiliary and a short program includes a talk by Coach Salem and musical numbers. letters will be presented to Vinton high athletes after the dinner.
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Indoor Track Meet Entries Surpass Forty High Schools
Iowa City prepares for the state indoor track and field championship with over 40 schools and about 450 athletes. Creston DeWitt Marion and Mechanicsville lead entering 22 competitors as North Des Moines and Davenport appear among prominent entrants. The program lists fourteen events with two new relay races.
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Oelwein Prep Grapplers In Annual Tournament
In Oelwein the senior class wrestling team wins the engraved silver loving cup at the annual high school tournament held in the gym. Preliminaries were Wednesday. Earl Bathke beat Harry Cleworth at 125 pounds, Linder beat Walters at 135, McFadden defeated Ishman at 145, Butters won 95, Fox won 105, Brent beat Lillibridge at 115, Bell defeated Fortsch at 155, and Belinski retained his 165 title by defeating Medina.
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North English Bears wrap up first spring football practice
The North English Bears concluded two weeks of spring football with 21 players reporting for practice. The first team included seven sophomores three freshmen and one junior as coaches plan a formidable squad for fall. They will shift focus to baseball and pursue a third county championship after winning basketball and football.
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Patty Berg Wide Eyed for Europe Trip After Florida Golf
Patty Berg arrives in Minneapolis after a Florida tournament run and prepares for the Curtis Cup voyage to Scotland. She departs around April 8 to practice with Glenna Collett Ware and Opal Hill, hoping to repeat a 73 as she gains confidence for foreign courses.
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Smoke bombs guide planes to Croydon airport in mist
Smoke bombs are fired above the fog at Croydon field England in misty weather to direct planes to the airport.
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Boston Bees Schemed To Rebuild But Faces Uphill Odds
Boston manager William McKechnie proclaims changes behind the scenes as the Bees shift from Braves to a hopes dashed by weak hitting and aging arms. He touts mid lineup strength and new catchers while acknowledging a long road to improvement this season.
Schmeling Eyes Louis Rematch and Cubs Seek Pennant
Erwin Schmeling predicts a possible comeback as heavyweight champion and eyes a June bout with Joe Louis while baseball scouts project the 1936 National League race with the Cardinals and Cubs in a tight pennant chase. The report also notes Schmeling's wealth and prominence in Germany and his marriage to Annie Ondra as he hints at surprising American fans.
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Butter smuggling woman cyclist busted in Germany
A woman smuggler in Germany linked cycling passion to a bold butter haul from Lithuania. She was arrested after authorities found five pounds of butter concealed in bicycle tires.
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England Tests Flotation Gear For Airplanes At Sea
Tests in England evaluate a flotation gear intended to save pilots and ships during forced sea landings. The device aims to reduce loss of life by keeping aircraft crew afloat until rescue and provide buoyant support for occupants and craft.
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Strawberry Point Boys Eye Baseball Season Opener
Strawberry Point high school turns to baseball after basketball season end. Coaches emphasize eight lettermen for infield with outfield as weak spot. Pitchers Nodurst and Dagge train in gym. Five games set: Lamont April 17 Elkader April 24 Littleport May 1 Edgewood May 8 Volga City May 22.
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Linn County Baseball League Plan Planned at Alburnett
A meeting to organize a Linn county baseball league will be held in Alburnett Friday night. Representatives of interested teams are invited to attend the gathering.
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