Muscatine Rallies to Beat Oskaloosa in State Tourney
In the first state high school basketball tournament game Muscatine defeated Oskaloosa 22 to 9 to advance to the semi finals. Led by McIntyre and TeStrake the Little Muskies tightened defense and pulled away after the initial tight first half.
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Iowa City
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Pearl City Five
Vinton
Spirit Lake
Burlington
Boone
Ida Grove
Missouri Valley
D. Barnes
Langcor
McIntyre
Reese
Little Muskies
Mud Roads and Muscatine Rally At Iowa State Meet
Muscatine drivers battled Iowa mud on the road to Iowa City for the Muscatine Oskaloosa and Vinton Spirit Lake games. A tractor and 20 men pulled a Paige sedan from deep mire while crowds and a band filled the arena after Muscatine’s win. Rough roads were noted but enthusiasm remained high for tonight’s Vinton Muscatine clash and a strong Little Six presence in the state tournament.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
West Liberty
Iowa
Iowa Mile Relay Team Mulls Texas Rice Relays
Iowa to decide if its one mile relay squad will compete at Rice Institute on March 25 in Houston and at the Texas relays in Austin a day later. Coach Bresnahan notes past success at Illinois indoor and Big Ten meets. The 1930s era effort previously set a Texas record and placed second at Rice during an early southwest trip.
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Illinois
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Austin
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Lowe Aibieics
Last Year Winner Takes First Game in National Meet
St. Xavier of Louisville, winner of the 1926 Catholic national high school tourney, opened 1927 play at Loyola University with a 26 to 20 victory over St. Joseph of Pittsfield. Pittsfield was among 11 of 32 entrants eliminated in the opening round. Cathedral Wichita defeated St. Peter 26 to 25 as two one point games occurred. Catholic High Washington beat Campion Academy 23 to 22 to advance.
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St. Peter
New Brunswick
N. J
Wichita Giants
Catholic High
Washington
Ind
Campion Academy
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Negro Heavyweight Charley Hill Dies After Fight
Charley Hill of Wilmington Delaware died after a fight in Philadelphia. A powerful right to the chin in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round bout caused a fatal knockout.
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Charley “Kid” Hill
Wilmington
Del
Hill
West Liberty backs Muscatine muskie for state title
West Liberty pupils lead a movement to send a large delegation to Town City to back the Muscatine high school basketball team coached by Kloos for the state finals. The rivalry between Muscatine and West Liberty is long standing with strong sportsmanship noted despite a recent sectional loss by West Liberty.
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Little Muskies
Muscatine County
West Liberty High School
1926 champions fall in tourney
Hampton the 1926 title holder lost 24 22 to Iowa Falls in the district tourney at Waverly, creating a slight edge for Iowa Falls in the race to the 1927 state title. Meanwhile Ida Grove, Newhall, Corning, Perry, Mystic and Prairie City won their games as district tournaments proceeded on the round robin plan with next round pairings listed.
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Iowa Falls
Waverly
Ida Grove
Newhall
Cclwein
Corning
Lenox
Perry
Stuart
Mystic
Danville
Prairie City
Pleasant Plain
Center
Olympia A C bout ends in death after fall
During a bout at Olympia A C a fighter fell and struck his head on the mat. He did not respond to restorative treatment and died without regaining consciousness.
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Olympia A. C
Boxing and Baseball Clash in Big 1920s Speculation
The piece surveys Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey salaries, Tex Rickard’s promotions, and managerial moves across major leagues. It discusses fan fervor, possible comebacks, and the potential for title bouts between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, with bets on outcomes and financial stakes.
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Tex Rickard
World Champs confident as Cardinals train in Avon Park
St Louis Cardinals, defending champions, display optimism during spring camp in Avon Park Florida. New manager Bob O Farrell earns player support while Frankie Frisch shines at second. Tommy Thevenow returns at shortstop after a holdout. Pitching staff remains strong with Rhem still seeking a raise.
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Bob O'Farrell
O'Farrell
Roger Hornsby
Frankie Frisch
Tommy Thevenow
Flint Rhem
South Carolina
Rhem
Jimmy Ring
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Willie Sherdel
Arthur Reinhart
Jesse Haines
Vic Keen
Herman Bell
Ed Dyer
Newton rejects gas plant sale bid in special election
A proposal to sell or lease the Newton municipal gas plant to the American Gas and Construction Corporation was rejected by a large majority at yesterday's special election.
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Newton
American Gas and Construction Corporation
Buses Enter Service in Uruguay Transit Drive
Uruguay rolls out a wave of buses to expand public transport as several fleets are placed into service. Authorities say the program aims to reduce congestion and improve urban mobility across multiple cities.
Hahn Beats Wide in One Mile Run at Madison Square Garden
New York March 18 AP Lloyd Hahn Nebraskan representing Boston A A defeated Edvin Wide Swedish Nurmi rival at the Knights of Columbus games in Madison Square Garden last night securing American supremacy in the mile. Hahn won by four yards in 4 minutes 12 1 5 seconds a mark one fifth of a second below the world indoor best by Nurmi and Joie Ray.
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Paavo Nurmi
Atlantic
America
Lloyd Hahn
Story
Cardinals Rally With Two Homers To Beat Giants Cubs
Giants and Cardinals split players in Sarasota as Frisch and Hornsby faced former teammates. Cardinals won 3 to 2 with two home runs in the final frame. Frisch saw Hornsby swap teams. Hornsby had one hit, Frisch none.
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Associated Press
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St. Petersburg
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Herb Pennock
Earl Combs
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Sarasota
St. Louis
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Hornsby
Good Plan for Trip to Iowa City Tonight
Muscatine motorists faced mud from the state tourney in Iowa City to West Liberty making the Muscatine Vinton game tough to reach by car. Motorists may park at West Liberty and take the 3 25 train to Iowa City arriving 3 53 pm, with return at 11 58 pm to West Liberty 12 33 am. Those without cars can ride the 1 49 Wilton Plug from Muscatine, transfer at Wilton, reach Iowa City after 4 pm and return via Davenport, while engineers advise against West Liberty to Iowa City auto trips. Country Club by the case is advertised.
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Iowa City
West Liberty
Wilton
Davenport
Johnson County
Favored teams win in state high school tourney
Iowa City March 18 The first round of the boys state high school tournament kept favorites in the race Muscatine and Burlington swept past opponents Ida Grove edged Missouri Valley and Vinton defeated Spirit Lake In the semis Burlington meets Ida Grove and Muscatine faces Vinton tonight with consolation rounds underway.
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Burlington
Ida Grove
Vinton
Boone
Oskaloosa
Missouri Valley
Spirit Lake
Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Boxing Upsets
Chicago fighter Dave Shade defeated Tillie Herman by technical knockout in a six round bout in Chicago. Johnny Hill of the Philippines beat Andy Martin in Boston in ten rounds. Soug Myers of Pocatello stopped Billy White in ten rounds in Jersey City. Henry Leonard defeated Andre Routis European featherweight champion in ten rounds in Chicago. Young Stribling won a decision over Maxie Rosenbloom in Boston. Hilario Martinez knocked out Johnny McIntyre in three rounds in Portland Maine. Charley Long from Omaha beat Mike OConnor in ten rounds in Culver City California.
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Los Angeles
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Andy Martin
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Soug Myers
Pocatello
Ida
Billy White
Jersey City
Henry Lenard
Andre Routis
Young Stribling
Macon
Maxie Rosenbloom
New York
Hilario Martinez
Johnny McIntyre
Portland
Clinton Officers Nab a Moonshiner on River Island
Harold Cady was arrested after a raid by Sheriff E B Cooke on a Beaver Island distillery opposite Clinton. The plant, said to be one of the largest seized in years, included a 75 gallon still, six gallons of liquor, and twenty barrels of sugar and yeast mash destroyed. Cady waived a preliminary hearing and was sent to the grand jury for March term.
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EB. R. Cooke
Fiticit
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Marvin Loper to Visit Oakville Friends
Marvin Loper arrives from North Dakota for an extended visit with friends in Oakville. His health has improved after trips to Colorado and North Dakota. His mother Mrs. Deborah Loper joins him to stay a while. Roads are being repaired amid continuous rain marooning up to 11 cars at a time. Michael Wallace and wife, arriving from California, will stay in Wapello. A measles outbreak is reported on Tuesday.
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Michael Wallace
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