Purdue and Illinois face off in Lafayette strong clash
Big Ten basketball action erupts with Purdue at home against Illinois and Indiana at Michigan. Purdue rides a hot Western Conference run while Illinois seeks revenge. Indiana eyes a rebound after a tough Purdue loss, as title race tightens with Ohio State in sight.
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Morgistown Independents Win State Title in Y M C A Tourney
The Morgistown Independents led by Hickey defeated Vincennes Y 30 to 22 to claim the state independent title at the YMCA on Saturday night. Nash hit long shots to open a quick lead while Hunt and Reese Jones anchored a controlled, pacey win. Mertzolf of Kokomo received the MVP cup for the tournament.
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South Side Turners Claim Narrow 41–40 Season Win
South Side Turners defeated the Carmel Celts 41 to 40 on Sunday afternoon to close the season. Howard and Davis led the Turners at halftime with 21–20, while Gifford and Royle were top scorers for Carmel.
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Action Is Promise Of Steve Action Is Promise Of Steve
Matchmaker Steve Harter plans a Washington A C. card for March 9 at Tomlinson Hall featuring Joe Packo versus Larry Lobjeck in a ten round main event. Other bouts include Joe Cooper vs Howard Mason eight rounds Merle Alce in an eight round bout Royal Cox vs Maxie Epstein six rounds and two additional six round fights for a total of thirty eight rounds. Card priced at popular rates.
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Jake Schaefer to Meet Suzuki in Balkline Championship Opener
Chicago dispatch notes Jake Schaefer and K. Suzuki set to play this afternoon in the opening match of the second week of the international balkline billiard championship. Wille Hoppe and Edouard Horemans are scheduled for tonight with Schaefer highlighted by last week’s sensational scoring including a 400-point run from a spot and a two-inning victory.
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Local High School Basketball Season In Review
The Times provides its annual pre sectional statistical review of four local public high school teams. It lists season records, opponents, and key results for first teams only, highlighting Bloomfield Bloomington and other area schools with win loss summaries and seasonal standings.
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Oklahoma U. Wrestlers Defeated by Indiana 15 4
Norman Oklahoma March 2 Indiana University wrestling team defeated Oklahoma University 15 to 4 in a Saturday match. Indiana wrestlers posted wins in multiple weight classes while Oklahoma struggled to score.
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Railroads tied to prosperity as public service
An editorial argues all economic sectors depend on each other and cites railroads as a public service vital to prosperity. It notes improved public sentiment toward railways, management outreach, and the Illinois Central Ester as a model good neighbor contributing to broader economic strength.
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Seek City Amateur Laurels Lightweights Set to Clash
Heavy scraps drew crowds in past city amateur boxing tours but this year at South Side Turner Hall tonight and Tuesday fights focus on lighter weights. D Micks at 135 pounds for South Side Turners and Marion Shelburne, ex Fairbanks Morse A. competitor at 112 pounds, headline the field. Hoosier Athletic Club team, about ten or twelve strong, aims to challenge eight class titles despite tough opposition.
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Watch ’em sock ’em boxing championships open tonight
South Side Turners Hall hosts city amateur boxing championships a two night event with forty entrants across eight classes. Hoosier Athletic Club aims to win at least four class titles and possibly top the team standings if successful. Weigh ins and exams occur this afternoon with first bouts at 8 pm. some finals postponed to Tuesday due to heavy entry.
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Diamond Dust From Dixie and Other Tidbits
Sacramento exhibition notes discuss a star pitcher, manager McGraw, and trades. Navy announces Herman Parish as captain after a strong season. Indiana Purdue football and basketball references appear amid scattered high school and college scores and rosters.
Ritola Sparks New England A A U Rift Over Suspension
Henry L. Farrell reports a major row in the A A U as New England officials revolt over not punishing Finnish star Ritola for missing a Boston meet. Ritola says he lacked a ticket and was in Baltimore. New York committee absolved him. a national vote favored lifting the suspension, but New England bans still threaten regional competition.
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Butler College Relay Team Wins Urbana Indoor Mile
Butler College returns home after a strong showing at the Urbana indoor meet led by the mile relay quartet Ham Caraway Gray and Phillips who clocked 3 28 4 to beat the carnival record 3 31 2. The team excelled despite limited indoor training facilities.
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Indians Arrive Plant City for Spring Training Start
The Hoosier players ride into Plant City Florida and prepare for their first workout on Tuesday morning after traveling from Jacksonville. Ownie Bush’s Indians expect a wild 1925 American Association campaign and vow to keep dealings calm with umpire Finneran.
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Middlesworth Named Freshman Baseball Coach at Butler
Butler announces Wallie Middlesworth as freshman baseball coach. A last year graduate, he played four years at Irvington institution, serving as captain of basketball and baseball teams and coaching freshman football last fall at Iowa State Teachers' College Cedar Falls.
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Milton Sets Fast Pace In Culver City Race
Tommy Milton won a 260 mile race in Culver City on Sunday in 1 hour 58 minutes 13 seconds. He was three laps ahead with an average speed of 126.89 mph near Benny Hill’s 1924 track record. Gene Tunney weighs options between light heavy and heavyweight per manager Billy Gibson.
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Belgium and Portugal Challenge Davis Cup Entry
YORK March 2 Belgium and Portugal filed challenges for the Davis Cup United States Lawn Tennis Association announced they will compete in the European zone.
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Staggs Here Shortridge Defeats Lebanon 54 to 27
Shortridge won comfortably at home over Lebanon 54 to 27 with reserves playing in the second half. Halftime stood 27 to 12 in favor of the locals. The team looks strong for the upcoming sectional test as Coach Staggs watched from the stands. The Blue and White end the season with nineteen wins and one loss.
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