Davenport Fans Hopeful As Reichle Forms 1928 Squad
Davenport prepares for baseball return with manager Ed Reichle signing 31 contracts and aiming for 45. Key veterans Gene Moore Glenn Wilson and Ed Hendee from Ottumwa lead a roster mix of rookies and prospects as training nears. The drive funds a new ballpark and season-ticket push under Thomas as president.
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Davenport
Ed Reichie
Burlington
South Slous Gley
Neb
al Schultze
Reichie
Obtumawa
Gene Moore
Mississippi Valley
Glenn Wilson
Anthony Robinson
Chisago
Frank Naleway
Chinagi
Frank Bryant
Ashley
Reichle
Ed Hendee
Rock Island
Hendee
Dubuque
Islanders
Nateway
Drue
Robinson
Ottumwa
Retchle
Chicago
Ottumwa Outfit
Davenport Blue Sox Form Club and Park Plan
By George McManus a Davenport baseball effort names officers Paul Lagomarcino as president Max Ochs secretary treasurer Al Schultze secretary and treasurer The group leases Mississippi Fair Grounds for a one week August stand with 5200 seats in the grandstand 2500 in bleachers and auto space Three miles from the business district the club aims to compete in the Mississippi Valley League in 1929 with bold statements to rivals and a public park plan
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Brasn Hall
Michael Sexton
Paul Lagomarcing
Lagomarcino-Gripe Co
Max Ochs
al Schultze
American Commercial & Savings Bank
Davenport
Blue Sox
Fair Grounds
Mississippi Valley lIrague
Spencer Harris Pins Hopes With Shifty Outfield Play
Spencer Harris, a speedy left handed outfielder from Minneapolis, joined the Senators after a stint in the American Association where he batted 327 with 33 home runs and 41 doubles to lead the league. At 27, Harris stands 5 feet 10 inches and 150 pounds, throwing and batting left handed.
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Spencer Harris
Harris
Senators
Minneapolis
American Association
Millers
Hertls
Cagle Held For Punishment At West Point
West Point officials punish Christian Keener Cagle star halfback and captain with 22 marching tours in the next month for overstaying a serve of absence. He previously received half a month of punishment tours for an earlier offense.
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West Point
N.Y
Christian Keener
Cagle
McLarnin Shifts to Welterweight Plans in Chicago
Lightweight star McLarnin from Los Angeles reports to Paddy Harmon in Chicago that he will change to welterweight and seeks a bout with Joe Dundee. He warned of a right hand tremor and is working to make weight for an early match.
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Chicago
Diminy McLarnin
Los Angeles
Paddy Harmon
Welterwelphia
Joe Duntoe
Iowa State Teachers seek new conference for athletics
The Teachers, Iowa State Teachers College, explore joining the Midwest conference or forming a new state league. Enrollment figures show Morningside 1313, Iowa State Teachers about 2000 with 1500 girls and 500 boys, and Des Moines 422 among others.
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Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Fells
Towa
Morningside
Towa State
Teachers
Cedar Falls
Des Moines University
Des Moines
Penn
Oskaloosa
Parsons
Fairfield
Towa Wesley Mt. Pleasant
Upper Town
Fragette
Western Union
le Mars
Luther
Decorah
Columbia
Dubuque
Simmpsen
Indianola
St. Ambrose
Davenport
Burg Vista
Stern Lake
Town Wesleyan
Upper Laws
Simpson
Buena Vista
Central
Aly Med Inera
Goer
Cornell
Iowa
Grinnell
Coe
Drake
Fights Last Night Report From Multiple Cities
Eddin Anderson from Cody Wyoming knocked out Jose Genzalies of Havana Cuba in Indianapolis Indiana while Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana outboxed Nopry Palegano of Des Moines Iowa The Kid Gilck from New York defeated Louis Kaden of Meriden Connecticut in New Haven Connecticut in a string of bouts reported by Associated Press
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Rydia Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Eddin Anderson
Cody
Wyo
Jose Genzalies
Havana
Guba
J. Milwaukee
Wis
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
Thed
Nopry
Palegano
Drs Moines
New Haven
Louis
Kid) Kaeden
Meriden
Conn
Due Gilck
New York
Las Vegas backs planned Walker Hodkins title bout arena plan
Las Vegas boosters unite behind promoter Tom Kennedy in staging a 20 round title fight between Mickey Walker and Ace Hodkins. They envision a grand arena near Las Vegas with seating for 460 000 and draw from Pacific coast fans, while the Bowlder Dam project promises regional growth.
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Las Vegas
Brent Bowlder
Mickey Walker
King
Ace Hudkins
Nebraska
Colorado River
Tom Kennedy
Los Angeles
Colorado
Bowlder Dam
Black Canyon
Altho
Rocky Mountain Region
Chicago
Walker
Hodkins
Kennedy
Pacific Seaboard
Wrestlers Father Annual Tourney for West Titles
About 40 leading mid west wrestlers are expected to compete at the Ames high school field house for the annual Mid-Western AAU wrestling meet. College stars from Iowa State Cornell McHege and State Teachers plus high school grapplers from Cherokee Ames Canton Cresco are listed as contenders. Iowa State entries include Cole Juhl Griffith Goodale McCormick and Steeckeler under coach Hugo Otopoilk.
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Ames
Middle-West
Ames High School
Towa State College
University of Iowa
Cornell McHege
State Teachers College
Cherokee
Canton
Cresco
Towa State
Cole
Juhl
Griffith
Goodale
Cyclone
McCormick
Jews State
Steeckeler
Hugo Otopoilk
Waite to Pilot West Cage Team Next Campaign
Waite 16, son of Mr and Mrs R W Waite 311 Western avenue was chosen captain of the 1929 30 West High basketball squad by lettermen at the annual banquet. He was the top scorer this season with 102 points and praised as a clever floor leader.
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Kenya
Hotel Russell-Lamson
West High School Athletic Department
Waite
Roberts Waite
R. W. Waite
Western Avenue
West High
White
Rose
A. G. Reid
West School Board
BH. L. Rehif
Charles W. Kittrell
Ralph Sarf
W. W. Gibson
Walte
Workman Lays Out Ames Iowa State Baseball Prospects
Amesia April 3 outlines Iowa State college baseball preparations for an April 20 opener. Coach Noel Warkman and Louis Menze have trimmed the candidate list, focusing on 36 tryouts after silencing 20 from the roster. Names include pitchers Lester Lande Norman Kruse Don Wilson and catchers Gethman Prott Hill. fielders Hartzell Dean Orie Roe and others as the squad narrows to 30.
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Amesia
Towa State
Noel Warkman
Cooch Workman
Lester Lande
Northwood
Clarence Gustafson
Lake
Wis
George Schroeder
Rudd
Parker Arthur
Chicago
Harold Pohlman
Melvin
Norman Kruse
Davenport
E.R. Adland
Waterloo
Don Wilson
Hopkington
Captain Gethman
Electora
Don Prott
Missouri Valley
Sanford Hill
Stary City
Ralph Towner
Jamaica
Elmer Holtgrew
Remsen
Harold Dean
Hartzell Dean
Ames
Back Swing Mechanics and Hip Weight Distribution
A detailed instructional note describes maintaining right foot weight on the ball to keep the right hip from sliding backward during the backswing. It highlights left hip and shoulder rotation toward the ball, a straight left arm, and a wide clubhead sweep. The piece mentions Sol Metzger’s leaflet and a request for it, plus a Iowa City date and a note about University of Iowa winter sports letters for basketball wrestling swimming and gymnastics.
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Alex Herd
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Paul E. Belting
Bas
Spring pruning knife decides Hawks roster in Waterloo
Waterloos baseball manager Cletus Dixon surveys around 50 contracts from hopeful players as he trims the roster for spring. Veteran hitters like Claude Bradford and Joe Kernan are set to return while pitchers and youngsters vie for spots. Dixon plans to discuss key signings by phone and may play first base if umpires stay favorable.
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Waterloo
Cletus Dixon
Pruner
Sam Frank
de Camp
Dixon
Yong Yuncer
Milles
Oth Hera
Hawks
Dick Grant
Spat
Jim
Paul Whitemar
Ralph Lobdell
Ponca
Neb
Montana
Claude Bradford
Iowa
Arkansas
Tibbe
Serre
Spot Great
Jack Frost
Joe Prevost
Bradford
Joe Kernan
Ed Spellman
Omaha
Johnny Monahan
Fred Rowe
Belden
Bil
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Jown O'Donnell
Davenport, Democrat and Leader
Keystone
Fred Fluery
Pukwana
Fluery
Spencer
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Rebohle
Moore
Gud Burtell
Toledo
Claude LaPlume
Edward Barthelner
Hugh Byrd
Murphysboro
Tems Cronkelton
Donahue
Leo Blocks
Prairie View
Joe Mack
Shenandosh
Laurence Shafer
Cairo
Harald Selmen
Eddie Liepe
Eugene Curry
Rushville
Russell Ried
London
Max Fornsh
Brooklyn
Ralph Davidson
Oskosh
Biot
Vai Olny
gQeer AM Cabbage
George McManus
Sdencer Thuan Iri SY Senators
McLarnin
Dundee
Walker-Hodkins
Robert Waite
Wright
Miami
Glenn Wright
Brooklyn Robins
Mack
Hnep
Crowder
Birmingham
Ala
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Jearn
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