Shollenberger Aims to Build Strong Anson Team
Marshalltown coach Jimmy Shollenberger plans a total roster overhaul for the Mississippi Valley league squad after a seventh place finish. Fans expect improvements as Danville spring work begins April 20 with a small training squad and several new signings from Danville and other cities.
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French Tennis Star Loses First Ranking By Marrying Greek
A fragmented clipping references a French tennis player losing top ranking after marrying a Greek, with garbled phrases about the 1926 ranking and a federation breach at Breach Lawn Tennis. The readable items center on a notable French player and marriage affecting status within a tennis federation context.
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Famous quarter miler to concentrate on half mile
Indianapolis April. Twice national quarter mile champion Herman Phillips of Rushville Indiana captains the Butler track team and plans to focus this spring on the half mile. The lone remnant of the Butler squad, he earned a 48.710 in the quarter at the national intercollegiate games in Chicago last year and won the event the year prior. Phillips also stars in the broad jump.
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Dempsey and Tunney Signed for Rematch This Summer
New York April 6. The New York Daily News quotes a Broadway informant that Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney have been signed by Tex Rickard for a summer return bout, with the fight long planned since Tunney won the heavyweight title last September. The Daily News notes Tunney’s push for Dempsey and signals strong earnings if the winner advances to face Tunney.
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Winnie O'Connor Eyes Comeback at Age 44
Winnie O'Connor, once famed American jockey, plans a return to racing at 44 and may seek a license to ride Thoroughbreds he trains, aiming to reprise victories after a storied career that included 2,500 winning mounts and near world‑class wealth in his heyday.
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Sprinting Ace Hester Stars Michigan in Indoor Dash Record
Sprinting ace Hester of Michigan carries the Wolverines in sprint events as mid term exams decimate dash ranks. He is among the fastest college runners, reportedly tied at seven six tenths seconds for the indoor world record in the 70 yard dash.
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Y M C A Volleyball Meets End Next Week
The Y M C A men’s physical education classes wrap up their first annual volleyball tournament next week with a paint system scoring format. Four classes field two teams each. winners advance to a championship series. Captains and scores include A B Chambers 1380, A Hansen 90, Kimmel 135, Gwynne Weston 115, Wells Barnett 110, Jack Cade 85, W C Galvin 100.
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Jack Cade
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Two Indoor Games Tonight in Church League
Two indoor baseball games are set for tonight in the Sunday School league at Walnut Street Baptist. Walnut Street Baptist faces Grace M. Holomol, while First Presbyterian meets First Brethren an hour later. Last night First Brethren forfeited to St Marys. standings list Walnut Street Baptist and First Presbyterian near the top in the WL league.
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Treasure Charts One Feature for Captain Kidd Boots
A late article notes a West High junior play titled Captain Kidd Boots to be staged Friday in the auditorium. The one act or episode centers on treasure charts found in a worn book guiding two lovers through romance and humor set in New York and Cape Cod. The cast includes Robert Fidel as Andrew McTavish and Ruth Lodamar as Mary McTavish with other listed players in final rehearsals.
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Boston Ottawa Hockey Teams in Series for Title
The spring world series in professional hockey pits Boston against Ottawa in a Canadian American duel. Six American teams in the league boost profits. Boston and Ottawa may share close to $20,000 for a five game title series, with 45 percent of early receipts divided between winners and losers.
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Des Moines Giant Ball Player Uses Two Berths
A quirky Des Moines ball player, described as unusually tall, reportedly occupies two bunks on a train, with anecdotes about sleeping arrangements and bed sharing. The tale notes his height, travel routines, and humorous implications of oversized stature.
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Des Moines
On the Road With Major Ball Teams On Opening Week
Major league rookies from the Yanks Reds and Robins eye season opens after rain delays. Brooklyn played yesterday with rookies shining as regulars rallied for a late rally. Senators and New York clubs clash in Augusta Ga as rain halted play yesterday.
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Lawrence and Notre Dame figures in Kansas Relays note
A fragmented report mentions Lawrence planning to host a Tahar amura Unthag group and Indian competitors from Watene City Meredaw Penor Uisuance of Tomales. It also notes Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen figure Jack Elmer Layden resigning and Pittsburgh football, plus a Mississippi diver relay attempt between Ag bois and New Orleans in May or June.
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Reputation Ad Warns on Credit and Debt
A vintage advertisement urges readers to protect their good name by paying bills promptly. It promotes the Morria Plan offering six percent interest and two forms of credit near Ty Aye in a compact, period-voice notice.
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Waterloo Responds to War Call Ten Years On
On April 6 1917 Waterloo citizens recalled President Wilsons war declaration calling for support. Mayor Law urged enlistment and aid in munitions and food production as two Waterloo military companies mobilized in Des Moines. Local factories offered resources and patriotism surged with war preparations.
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Bryson leaves jail to serve as pallbearer in funeral
Clifford Bryson, an Anamosa reformatory inmate, was allowed to attend his grandfather George Bryson's funeral as pallbearer before starting a five year sentence. After services he returned to his cell to prepare for transfer to Anamosa.
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