National Invitation Intercollegiate Basketball Tourney Opens
Two championship teams from the Atlantic coast and the far northwest lead the opening round as 20 of 40 top squads begin the National Invitation Intercollegiate Basketball tournament at the University of Chicago. Illinois teams New Trier and Hyde Park start play, while Hagerman from New Mexico is noted for its rugged, coachless squad.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Far Northwest
University of Chicago
Walla Walla
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High Gid
Gloversville
New York
Washington
Adirondack
Pete Herman Goes Blind in New Orleans Ring Fight
In New Orleans on April 3 Pete Herman former bantamweight champion sits ringside as a blind spectator during a brutal infighting. He struggles to identify punches and fighters while others cheer. The piece notes similar looming vision loss for Happy Littleton and declares Hermans career at an end as lights go out.
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New Orleans
Pete Herman
Pete
Kid Williams
Frankie Burns
Joe Lynch
Berman
Littleton
Middleweght
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Finis
Prehn Priming for Tilt with Pareaut
Mason City Te April 3 Paul Prehn middleweight expects to be in perfect condition then he climbs thru the ropes at the Amory Pri ary night for his handicap match with Ralph Parcaut of Spencer who undertakes the Proposition of pin ning Prehn shoulders to mat sae in an hour for a purse of 31 The Prehn who wrestles the Spencer last Friday will be an en tirely different Prehn from the one scant played twice in 80 minutes two years ago
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Prehn
Ralph Parcaut
Spencer
Iowa State students fete wrestling team with pajama carnival
In Ames on April 8 over 1,500 students celebrated Iowa State College wrestling’s victory in an intersectional contest. A monster pajama parade passed by the homes of athletic officials and through several dormitories in honor of the win.
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Laws of Golf Q and A from Innis Brown
Questions and answers on golf rules from 1623 by Iamis Brown discuss sandtrap hazards playing penalties and terminology. It includes clarifications on patches of turf within hazards and the use of loose balls, plus a note on the term dormie and how to submit queries to Innis Brown for prompt replies.
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Sol Metze
Audi
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Dormin
Walter Travis on Golf Tips and Swing Simplicity
Walter J. Travis advocates simpler methods to land the ball in the hole and warns against risky lofted shots. He suggests using lower lofted approaches when pitching is unnecessary, arguing easier plays reduce danger and errant results.
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Walter Eingen
Baseball Exhibition News Confusing Spring Training Notes
Multiple spring training updates across cities report exhibition games and player actions. Suzy Stewart and Hobe Ruth are mentioned with mixed results. Boston Red Sox and Chicago Giants White Sox plan parkwork. Phillies and Pirates play Charlestons. Detroit Tigers and Deronto Internationals noted. Cubs open at new stadium. Walter Johnson debut anticipated. Cleveland Indians vs Braves scheduled.
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Hobe Ruth
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Rip Collins
Detroit
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Night of Rough Fights Across The Circuits
Albuquerque saw Jose Rivers KO Pete McCarthy in the 3rd round while Sioux City card had Buddy McDonald defeating Ted Yuafer in 10. Sid Tacklyn stopped Philaso and Harry Brown decisioned Pat Mills in Philadelphia. In Detroit Sid Barbarian outworked Wi jk Doble over 19 rounds as Whitle Black beat Dixie Sitd in Chicago. Marty Burke fought Jack Reneult to an eight round draw. referee Jon Keily halted the bout. Pullafietpole’s Pinkey Rotchell halted Bobby Barrett in the 3rd round in Milwaukee junior welterweight clash.
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Pete McCarthy
Sioux Citia
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Sid Tacklyn
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Iraard
Detroit
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Whitle Black
Dixie Sitd
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Canada
Raferee
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Allesod Stalling
Pullafietpole
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Pinkey Rotchell
Milwaukee
Bobby Barrett
Nadelpata
William and Mary pitcher Thomp son shuts out Almhurst 10–0
Newport News, Va. Curtis Thompson, left handed pitcher for William and Mary, allowed no hits or runs as his team defeated Almhurst 10 to 0. He had three hits and two RBIs, Tune added two runs and 14 strikeouts. Paterson and Om aeus to remain for a playoff. tie led to a St Louis Southern Steel Soccer forfeiture. Abe Fyn ante vnl asin tales rams.
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Yankees Infield Weakens as Browns Seek First Baseman
Yankees and Browns, the 1922 fortresses, push trades to shore up infields before the inaugural league games. Everett Scott struggles at shortstop as Elmer South shifts from outfield. Browns eye a temporary first baseman or George Burns, while manager Hughey Huggins plans to deploy seven outfielders in an upcoming deal.
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Iowa Alumni Banquet Profiles 1923 Yale Victory Hero
At a large Iowa alumni banquet in Mason City on April 3 Leland Parkin of Waterloo recalled how Iowa won the Yale game, crediting groundwork rather than one play. The event honored 175 graduates and ex-students, with speakers including Sam Barry Wayland Hicks Brenahan Aubrey Degina Jack Funk Gordon Locke Erle Wilson and Leo Kriz among others.
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Windy City set for two title bouts at Coliseum
Chicago April 3 The Windy City will host a night of boxing with American flyweight champion Frankie Genaro defending against Bud Taylor and world bantamweight holder Joe Lynch meeting Midget Bill Smith in two 10 round bouts. Both fights billed as fast and closely matched for charity to aid the city Orphans.
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Fisth Center
Frankie Genaro
End Joe Lynch
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Bill Smith
Genaro
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
Genaro ‘Taylor
Bors
Waterloo Nut Club to Support Hawks in Openers
Waterloo Nut Club will accompany the Hawks to Dubuque on May 7 for the season opener against the Dubuquers. Bert Weeden leads the new regime as the club plans a rousing show of support with the Hoodoo Chasers organization joining the crowd.
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Iowa Falls Chooses Baseball For Spring
Iowa Falls high school will feature baseball as the spring sport after a student vote last week favored the diamond over track. The decision comes as Athletic Director Dean outlined plans for a full season with practice starting soon and interschool games arranged against nearby towns.
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Firpo to Oppose Johnson if Jess Fails to Come Up
New York April 3 reports that Jess Willard prepared for Floyd Johnson fight led New York boxing commission to summon the former champion to finish training. Willard reportedly clashed with trainer pay and sparring partners amid rumors of a strike, while plans existed to have Luis Firpo step in if Willard refused to work.
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Jess Willard
Johnson
Jack Dempsey
New York Boxing Commission
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Dempsey
Toledo
Bossip
Excelsior Springs
Boxing Commission
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New York Milk Fund
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Hawkeye Olt team trims Black's at Waterloo alleys
Bowling action features Hawkeye Olt quintet defeating Black's No. 1 group at Waterloo with Cavanaugh posting 225 and high scores by Slovenson Hundallan and Hall. Black's No. 7 suffered a clean sweep, with Jordan, Strunk and Worrell delivering notable marks as the meet advances to Milwaukee leads.
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Centre College to Build Big Stadium
Danville Ky April 8 many Kentucky towns and counties unite in a stadium drive for Centre College about 40 sections at 500 each to be named for towns. Red Roberts a key worker travels committees as an all American speaker helping secure cement. The stadium will seat 12000 and not be officially dedicated until the Centre Kentucky game on November 3.
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Athletic stars line up for Drake carnival meet
Des Moines reports the fourteenth annual Drake relay meets April 27-28 with entrants from Oklahoma, Nevada, Denver, Lake Forest, Bradley Polytechnic, Grinnell and prep schools. Ellison of Oklahoma, Hillson, and a milerelay team are highlighted along with events in shot put discus and sprints.
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Des Moines
Drake University
Ellison
University of Oklahoma
Hillson
Jacobs
R. O. Courtwright
University of Nevada
Drake
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Lake Forest Academy
Ralph Jones
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Grinnell
Waterloo Highs on Marshalltown Grid Schedule Next Season
Marshalltown Iowa April 3 Marshalltown high will play 10 foot j batt gaines during the 1923 season according to a schedule arranged by Coach Jesse E Day Nine contests already are contracted for while the tenth game will be booked with some school in this section Marshalltown posted a splendid 9 wins in 10 starts last year losing the final game 7 to 0 at Roone The locals will lose many regulars in June but Day is expected to develop another winning aggregation The schedule lists Sept 23 Bella Plain here Oct 8 Bidora Training school here Oct 13 Ames here Oct 20 Grinnell there Oct 27 Oskaloosa here Nov 8 North Des Moines there Nov 10 West Waterloo here Nov 11 East Waterloo there Nov 24 Open Nov 29 Hoone here
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Bidora Training School
Ames
Grinnell
Oskalooss
Des Moines
West Waterloo
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Waterloo
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Hoone
Four Umpires for Mississippi League Picked by Sexton
M A Sexton president of the Mississippi Valley Baseball league announced the umpires for the coming season. A P DeWeese Frank W Green R B Westcott and William Bahl will wear the blue. Bahl from Jesup to be noted for semi pro work in the Oswiin area. Last year’s umpires moved to other leagues or resigned with A C Johnson released.
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R. B. Westcott
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Bahl
Osiwein
A. C. Johnson
Mine Accidents in Iowa During 1922 Exacted 18 Lives
Des Moines data shows Iowa mine accidents in 1923 with 18 fatalities across three districts. Falls caused 12 deaths, six in district one, seven in district two, and five in district three. 1921 had 26 fatalities. 1922 employed 13,155 miners, with Polk, Appanoose, and Paroc counties among top producers in a year noted for safety inspections.
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Polk County
Harvey Chosen Dubuque High Cage Team Captain 1923-24
Morton Harvey running guard for Dubuque high school was elected captain of the 1923-24 cage team. Fans rate him among the cleverest cagers to represent the local school, with a season noted for sensational work.
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Morton Harvey
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