Franklin Takes Third in Grinnell Meet With Record Javelin Toss
Franklin high runner Mike Kanellis set a meet record with a 170 foot javelin throw at the Grinnell interscholastic meet. East Des Moines won with 5215 points and Ames finished second with 50. The closest finish in 31 years saw Franklin slip behind the leaders in total scores as Barnes tops hurdles and Greenfield’s Hoyt dash records stand.
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Ames Athletes Dominate Medley and Sprints in Dual Meet
In a tense meet, Ames athletes won the medley relay in 3:49.09 and the mile relay in 3:39.1. High hurdles were led by Whitehurst of Des Moines East, with Grinnell and Cedar Rapids teams close behind. Individual wins featured Green of Newton in the 100-yard dash and Gustafson of Des Moines East in the mile run.
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Yankees Rip Tigers In High-Scoring Victory
A 12 to 8 win over Detroit highlighted a slugfest with Rigney and Chase pitching in relief for New York. In Philadelphia, Cleveland rallied to a 4-2 win over the Athletics to complete a two-game sweep, with Hale and Campbell homering for the Indians.
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Giants Sweep Two Game Pirate Series
The Giants coasted past the Pirates as Max Butcher allowed 10 hits in his first start, with Harry Craft homering. Brooklyn built a 7-4 lead after seven innings, Cincinnati rallied but fell 7-4. Notable moments include Craft’s homer and Lavagetta unscored, while Derringer took the loss for Cincinnati.
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Cubs Beat Bees 5 4 to Sweep Two-Game Series
Joe Marty drove in Billy Herman with a tenth inning single lifting the Cubs to a 5 4 win over Boston. Chicago rallied from a four run deficit to tie then edge ahead as Tex Carleton pitched well in relief for the victory. Boston loaded the bases with one out in the seventh but Carleton shut the door and earned his third win of the season.
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Tex Carleton
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Lawrin Wins Blue Grass Classic Derby Thriller
Jockey Eddie Arcaro guides Lawrin to a stunning Kentucky Derby victory as Fighting Fox and Dauber push hard in the stretch. The fast track and gray skies framed a dramatic finish with Lawrin pulling ahead after a bold mid race move.
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Schmeling Sets Pride on the Line in Louis Title Fight
The piece argues Schmeling risks national backlash and German disfavor by facing Louis in a heavyweight title bout backed by American backers. It highlights Nazi attitudes toward Jews and Negroes, and praises Schmeling as a fearless challenger with resolve to reclaim the championship.
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Cardinals Hint at Pursuit of Van Mungo
St Louis may be arranging a trade for Van Mungo of Brooklyn as two pitcher releases and a cryptic GM remark spark speculation. Roy Henshaw was sent to Rochester and Guy Bush released, both not relied on heavily this season.
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Sheriff Deed Notice for Highland Park Property
Sheriff Linn County files deed from Ferp Laws and Loan Association to Tait and Wagner for Highland Park property. Amount $2,000. Date April 16, 1938. County records indicate transfer under writ of sale.
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Rockford Dominates Gateway Classic Track Meet Scores
In Rockford Illinois athletes sweep events at the Gateway Classic. Gillam leads sprints with Time 24.2 seconds in a relay or dash. Potevault-Lopin and Baker headline field events with strong showings across 220 yard dash and medley relay.
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Tipton High Wins Eastern Iowa Meet at Cornell College
Tipton High School captured the Eastern Iowa Seven track meet title on the Cornell College track, scoring 54 points to narrowly defeat University High of Iowa City. Anamosa finished third with 40 points as Monticello, West Liberty, West Branch, Mount Vernon lagged behind.
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Badger Tracem en Defeat Iowa Uni
A partial meet report shows Wisconsin athletes winning several events. Harkness of Iowa took the discus with 127 feet 5 inches. Seat of Wisconsin won the broad jump. Fenske led the mile and half mile. multiple Wisconsin runners placed second or third in sprints and hurdles with times noted.
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Hawkeye Gridders Set For Battle Saturday
Iowa football coach Ira Tubbs leads spring drills toward a top intra squad game on Saturday at 3:15 PM. Gold squad led by Pat Boland vs Black squad under Ernie Nevers showcase up to ten freshmen as Kinnick, Huebner and Niles compete for QB roles along with fullback Pettit and Blandin.
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Ed McLain
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Jack McKinnon
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Pitt Trackmen Top Purdue Minnesota Northwestern in Debut Quad Meet
Pittsburgh's track team won nine first places at Dyche stadium, edging Purdue 64.12 to 41.25, Minnesota 39.75, and Northwestern 21.25 in the first quadrangular meet among the four schools. Led by John Woodruff and Pete Bennett, the Panthers benefited from a cold, damp day as rain fell.
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