Outfield Talent Leads Hawk Roster for Spring Tryouts
Manager Cletus Dixon lists eight pitchers six catchers eight infielders and nine outfielders in the Hawk roster with Av e Kaplan released and promising rookies to vie for spots. Serre, noted for Rock Island and Fort Smith, joins as standout outfielder infielders Dixon seeks veteran catcher signing. The first practice set for April 20 with a lean roster plan in motion.
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Waterloo
Cletus Dixon
Hawk
Ust
Red Hamilton
Jim Grant
Tailorville
Andy Anderson
Decorah
A. W." Benson
Hurtex
S.D
Merle Eberlin
York
Pat
Wilbert “Whede
Holstein
Martin
Dries
Ashton
Harold McKain
Council ‘Bluffs
Dan Davey
Bloomfield
W. F. Haskell
Ferguson
Joe
Dick Cleveland
Sioux City
Arney
Sioux ‘City
L. Pentecoiste
Tacoma
Wash
Vaughn
Hadley
Hardington
Neb
William Marksbury
Covington
Ixy
Clarence
Pelant
St. Paul
Minh
Tibhe Serre
Rock Island
Charles Bick
Janesville
Wis
John Kraft
Milwaukee
F. Bischoff
Tingley
Jay Tony Dellabetta
Pittsburg
Kan
J. Davis
Dolliver
Jay -R.S
Pontain
Proctor
Minn
Louis
Kroll
Atis
Joseph Breit
Minneapolis
Hawks
Fort ‘Smith
Western Association
Rock’ ‘Islands
Altho
Willie Davies Likely Contender for Flyweight Crown
Pittsburgh April 1 With the death of Harry Greb the world flyweight title image shifts. Willie Davies of Pennsylvania, a quiet Charleroi region standout, rises through state ranks and targets Fidel LaBarba. Davies is supported by a Tex Rickard ranking and a victory over Newsboy Brown who has drawn with LaBarba.
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Willie-Davies
Pittsburgh
Harry Greb
Pitts
Burgh
Squared Circle Gladiators
Willie Davies
Pennsylvania
Davies
Charlerois
Accrack
Newsboy ‘Brown
LaBarba
Major League On the road and in exhibition play
Exposition of multiple teams on spring itineraries with the Indians preparing for Brooklyn, Senators beating Browns 5 to 4, Browns routing Shreveport 14 10, Pirates in Houston for exhibitions, Cubs rain in Dallas, White Sox in Shreveport, McInnis positive on Phillies, Warner eye injury prompts substitute infield plan, and the Cincinnati Nationals heading to Docure Alabama for a Saturday game against Minneapolis.
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AX Vannigan
New Orleans
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Tampa
Senators
Browns
Shreveport
Texas
Houston
Tex
Pittsburgh’ Pirates
San Antonio
Detroit Tigers
Fla
Chicago Cubs
Dallas
White Sox
Fairweather
St. Louis Browns
Phillies
Florida
Stuffy McInnis
Warner
Detroit
Moriarty
Cincinnati Nationals
Docaure
Ala
Minneapolis
Lament and curious notes appear in a scattered column
A fragmentary newspaper item reflects on consumer habits and social trends with mentions of pocketbooks, candy, and gum gifts. It references a wartime AEF era Paris fashion touch, a short story satire about a not-so-handsome hero, and a note on Berlin visitors. It also notes a round-the-world university tour and a Shanghai Gesture reference, all in a vignette style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
American University Ryndhas
Hornsby deal to get into courts in baseball dispute
New York April 1 The Rogers Hornsby stock tangle heads to court as manager John McGraw defies National League president Heydler by planning to play Hornsby while he holds stock in the St Louis club. Hornsby says he will not sell below 105 a share, worth over 100000, and may pursue legal action to play. Rogers also warns he will go to court if blocked from playing.
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New York
Rogers Hornsby
Eddie Roush
John McGraw
Giants
John A. Wwerdler
National League
Wornsby
Rogers
St. Louis
Heydler
Chattanooga
Tenn
McGraw
Hornsby
State Teachers baseball hit by veteran injury in practice
Cedar Falls April practice report on State Teachers College baseball. Veteran Don Webber suffered a knee injury recurring from last season but the squad showed depth as pitchers Wilson Roeder and McCuskey performed well. Infielders Harding Fritzel Webber Bonham Stark and outfielders Pryor Hughes Shrover Shutt Rahizan provided solid defense. Hayes may win a catching job.
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Courier Special Service
Cedar. Falls
Munn Whitford
Don Webber
Setto
Altho
Wilson
Roeder
McCuskey
Hardin
Stark
Capt. Bonham
Aqutfielders
Hughes
Hopkins
L. Thompson
Freshwater
Shrover
Rharizan
Shutt
Pase
Hayes
Burnt-Orange Tigers Decorate Detroit Uniforms
San Antonio April Detroit ball club the Tigers will jazz up its uniforms this year by decorating the gray outfits with burnt orange stripes and a fierce orange tiger head on the shirts.
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Tigers
Detroit Ball Club
San Antonio
Tex
Detroit
Detroiters
Hawkeye-Fuls Fob Shanklin Moves to Den ver League
Hawkeye-Fuls Shanklin the strikeout king of the Valley league with Rock Island last year shifts to the Western league with Denver this season and will take his regular mound turn as a southpaw. Pacific coast games opening were postponed by rain from Portland to Los Angeles. Bob Wagner of Des Moines plans to promote Rock Island heavyweight Alex Alexander in several Des Moines bouts and Kansas City. Lefty Springer and a Rock Island rookie Paul Hershfield from Terre Haute are tipped for cheaters in the Valley league. Bobby Jones, 25, asks fans to call him Bob from now on to avoid kiddish tone.
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Fob Shanklin
Rock Island
Denver
Pacific Coast
Portland
Los Angeles
Bob Wagner
Waterloo
Des Noines
Raroh Alexander
Iowa
Wagner
Alexander
Des Moines
Kansas City
Lefty Springer
Marshalltown
Ansons
Cheeters
Paul Hershfield
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Bobby Jones
America
Bob
Bobby
Bob Jones
Muscatine Eliminated From Consolation Play in Chicago
April 1 Chicago: Durham North Carolina defeated Muscatine High Iowa state champions 32 to 7 in the second round of consolation play at the national interscholastic basketball tournament. Durham's fast offense outpaced Muscatine after a close first half. Buck McIntyre led Muscatine with notable floorwork as the Towans managed only two late free throws while Durham scored 14 in the final period. Muscatine had beaten Franklin 87 to 23 in the previous consolation round.
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Chicago
Durham
N. C
Muscatine High
North Carolinians
Wawkeye
Buck McIntyre
Muscatine
Towans
Muscatine Wednesday
Franklin
Des Moines Plans New Milk Plant at $150,000
Des Moines will see a condensed milk and products manufacturing plant erected within six months at an approximate cost of 150000 dollars. Mason, manager of the Des Moines Co operative Marketing Association, announced yesterday.
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Des Moines
Mason
Des Moines Co-operative Marketing Association
Johnson Trophy Gifted to Mexico in Show of Baseball Friendship
Ban Johnson presents a trophy to Mexico symbolizing friendship through baseball. The award, engraved with United States and Mexico, honors the championship team and is housed at the education department. Excerpts note amateur status, diverse team origins, and growing interest in the sport across Mexican schools and firms.
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Ban. Johnson
Mexico
Rio. Grande
Johnson
United States
Speaker
Cobb
Walter Johnson
Kixcelsior. A
Baseball
American ‘Am
Bassador
James
Sheffield
Conger Set for Drake Carnival relay feature
Conger, star Cyclone runner from Riceville Iowa, will headline the eight eenth annual Drake track carnival April 29 and 30. He leads Cyclone scorers this season with a best mile under 4 minutes 20 seconds and a fast 880 yards in relay medleys. Conger faces strong indoors rivalries as he nears the close of his collegiate career.
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Rice Institute
Liloyd Hahn
Boston A. A
Conger
The
Cyclones
Riceville
Webster City Demolay Team Undefeated Early Round
Webster City Iowa April 1 1926 DeMolay basketball champions remain undefeated in the first half of the tournament. Grinnell upset Fort Dodge by a tight margin while Rockford beat Othumwa. Estherville defeated Eagle Grove in a low scoring game.
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Webster City
Iowa
Grinnell
Fort Dodge
Rockford
Estherville
Eagle Grove
Bowling trio clinches Whiteside league win over Stover
Corey’s team swept Stover, White and Elwell as Couriers and Illinois Central defeated Stover White and Elwell in Whiteside league matches last night.
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Corey
Couriers
Ilinois Central
Stover, White
Elwell
Mississippi Valley league praised as best minor circuit
The Sporting News lauds the Mississippi Valley baseball league as the best handled minor league in the United States. An old ball player endorses its conduct, saying players get a better chance to show their ability there than in others. The league is described as the author’s favorite and Mike Sexton’s project, built on common sense.
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Mississippi Valley
Watterloo
Sporting News
The
Sporting’ News
Mississippi ‘Valley
United States
Mike Sexton
Nat
Hanley Brothers Coach Duo Joins Northwestern Staff
Jevanston April 1 Pat Hanley brother of Dick Hanley joins Northwestern University football staff on a leave of absence from Haskell Institute to aid in spring practice. The Hanleys played together at Washington State and Pat previously assisted Dick at Haskell.
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Jevanston
Pat Hanley
Dick Hanley
New
Northwestern” University
Waskell ‘Indian Institute
Northwestern
Washington State University
Pat
Haskell
Wildcat
Indoor League Dodgers Three Close Baseball Games
Three indoor league games were played at the Forum last night under the Playground association. Waterloo Fruit defeated Modern Woodmen 13 to 9, Courier beat Iowa Dairy 13 to 10, and Overland won over Altstadt Langlas 15 to 12. Weigel struck out 18 for Water loo Fruit and Hamilton fanned 15 for Overland, while Courier staged a six run third inning rally.
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Playground Association
Forum
Waterloo Fruit
Modern Woodmen
Courier
Iowa Dairy
Overland
Altstadt & Langlas
Weigel
The
Hamilton
Bourland Beats Indianapolis Pugilist in Seven Rounds
George Bourland a Chicago colored light heavyweight defeated Matt Trambills of Indianapolis in seven rounds of a scheduled 10 round bout in Indianapolis last night. Bourland led from the start and twice floored his opponent in the fifth and sixth rounds, according to local admirers.
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George Bourland
Chicago
Waterloo
Matt Trambills
Indianapolis
Ind
Bourland
Miami mile salt water record shocks spectators
Miami Florida reports Miss America V set a world mile straightaway salt water record at 78.02 miles with Gar Wood steering Pinehurst power. In golf Walter Hagen and Emmer French led with 141, Bobby Cruikshank 143 and Peter O Hara 144 followed. Eddie Roush signed a three year deal with the New York Giants salary rumored between 20000 and 25000 dollars. Chicago notes Bud Taylor and Tony Cannone ri plan a rematch for the bantamweight title in June after a previous draw.
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Miami
Fla
Gar Wood
Pinehurst
N. C
Walter Hagen
Emmer French
Bobby Cruikshank
Peter O'Hara
Chattanooga
Tenn
Eddie Roush
New York Giants
Chicago
Bud Taylor
Tony Cannoneri
Busher Finds Big Leagues Too Rough
A chaotic spring training prank at the Giants camp featured rookie Lefty James mocked by teammates. Coach McGraw and veteran Phil Douglas played along, culminating in Douglas’s dramatic mock roommate reveal and the rookie's abrupt departure from town never to return.
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Busher
Lefty
James
Giants
McGraay
Phil Douglas
Phil
Douglas
McGraw
Rip Collins Wears Huge Five Gallon Sombrero
Detroit pitcher Rip Collins, nicknamed Two Gun, arrives in San Antonio for spring training dressed in a huge five gallon sombrero and chaps. He lives in Weatherford, Texas, near the training camp, and is noted for his marksmanship as teammates recall him firing at an eagle from a car.
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Rip Collins
Detroit
San “Antonio
Tex
Collins
Weatherford
Texas
New Stock of Imported Cigarette Holders Arrives
A local shop advertises a complete new stock of imported cigarette holders in all lengths sizes and colors. Some items are bought directly from manufacturers and sold at wholesale prices from 25 cents upward. Ideal gifts for men who smoke. Visit tonight or tomorrow.
Art A. Stits Cigar Co. Advertising Card
Local tobacconist Art A. Stits Cigar Co promotes cigars pipes and tobaccos with best stock in town at 100 East Ath phone 1208.
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Art A. Stits Cigar Co
Towa
South teams lead in Chicago high school tourney
Chicago April 1. The south had the inside track to win the national high school basketball title with four of the eight surviving teams from the cotton belt. Observers expect one of these four to claim the title last won by Fitchburg Massachusetts. Final scores show Florence Miss and Vienna Gal among survivors with strong teamwork amid a cluttered list of results from various cities.
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Chicago
Florence
Vienna
Edison Cagers Win Over Zippers 24 to 20
Edison cagers toppled the Zippers 24 to 20 in a tight game. Pollock and Barnes stood out while Ryan and the Beside sisters provided steady help for Edison.
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Edison Cagers
Zippers
Sisters
Avinners
Pollock
Barnes
Ryan
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