League Directors Debate Changes in Card to Pacify Moline
Eight Mississippi Valley league clubs met in Rock Island to discuss reworking the schedule after Moline warned it would withdraw if changes were not made. Moline alleged a printer error and opposed the proposed dates while Rock Island sought shifts to gain an advantage. Brown drafted the schedule but Moline demanded more, with no vote from Prowboy officials.
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Texas Quint Wins National Crown by 29 to 21 Score
Athens Texas led by a tall fast passing style captured the national high school championship in Chicago beating Classen High Oklahoma City 25 to 21 in the final. Andy Beck of Classen was the standout star while Brockton Mass. won the consolation title 17 to 10 over Norton High.
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URI
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Tex
Classen High
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Okla
University of Chicago
Texans
Claseen
Andy Beck
Beck
Brockton
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Norton
High
Cicero
Ill
Skater Wins North American Indoor Championship Upset
In Detroit on April 8, Faith Schoen of Chicago won the women's North American indoor ice speed skate title in a dramatic finish. Leila Brooks Potter of Toronto tripped in the final lap, as Elsie Mueller of New York surged to second and Behoen overtook Nettz of Detroit for third.
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P—Mise Faith Schoen
Chicago
Mia
Leila Brooks Potter
Toronto
Elsie Mueller
New York
Miss Behoen
Waterloo tennis players seek improved equipment at Byrnes Park courts
Local players urge the park commission to upgrade Byrnes Park tennis facilities. An inspection showed four concrete courts and one in poor condition with torn nets. Proposals include new nets, iron or cement posts with automatic net height control, and upgrading posts to prevent rope cutting. Limited funds may delay new courts, but players deserve timely improvements. Waterloo high school coaches Midge Maleever and Ralph Sarff announced plans to return next year, praised for athletic leadership.
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Byrnes Park
The
Park Commission
Midge Mal ¥Eever
Ralph Sarff
Esst. High
Sarit
Iowa Nine Triumphs But Star Outfielder Lost
Iowa nine won the first home game of the season 11 to 0 against Monmouth College, but Harold Rath was badly injured sliding into home, breaking his leg. Rath homered and doubled in his first two at bats before leaving the game. Brown and Twogood pitched, Iowa collecting 11 hits while holding Monmouth to two.
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University of Town
Tod
Monmouth College
Hawkeye
Harold Rath
Rath
Brown
Twogood
Hawkeyes
Ilinois Collegians
Iowans
Shoberg
Aay
Nelson
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American League Managers Level Firing At Yankees Ahead Of Open
New York April 8 AP The American League opens April 16 with the Yankees as the target for rival clubs. Huggins adjusts the infield as Koenig and Duracher settle at third and short, Lazzeri and Pennock seen as potential weak points by some observers, while others praise their readiness. Other clubs add trades and new players as Mack and Howley field largely the 1928 rosters with several rookies and new outfield and infield strength across Washington Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit and the White Sox.
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Yankees
Miller Huggins
Mark Koenig
Leon Duracher
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Yankee
Tony Lazzeri
Herb Pennock
Browns
Connie Mack
Dan Howley
Frank O'Rourke
Washington
Boston
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Cleveland
Detroit
Walter Johnson
Buddy Myer
Stuffy Stewart
Birmingham
Bucky Harris
Porter
Averill
Bib Falk
Dale Alexander
Roy Johnson
Harris
White Sox
Autrey
Kamm
Johnny Kerr
Art Shires
Bigelow
Bill Carrifan
Elbow wander in golf drives linked to downswing issues
An article discusses how elite golfers show right elbow and left elbow movement during the downswing. It notes that wide backswing may cause the elbow to stray from the body, though top players like Bobby Jones may be unaffected due to fast downswing correction. A teaser promises more on the topic in tomorrow's issue.
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Tong
Abe Mitchall
Eve
Bobby Jones
Bowling Tourney Nears Conclusion With New Champs
The American Bowling Congress five man event ends tonight in Chicago with leaders projected to shift. Bay City’s Born and C Galbraith led doubles with 1 300, W Will climbed to ninth in all events with 660 in singles, while Hale Builders of Youngstown posted a 2933 team total yet missed top ten. Top five five man teams and notable doubles teams from Joliet, Watertown, Edelweiss, Chicago are listed with scores.
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Youngstown
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Louisville
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Hut Recreation
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Kling Bulcks
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Dousles
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Ywerhert
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Binglas E. Judy
J. Davis
E. Krems
Obicago
Evasin
O. Brety, Jr
Indy
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Ieee Ames
Maerzke
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Crowder Tops Blues in 8-1 Browns Victory
Masterful pitching by Alvin Crowder led the Browns to an 8 to 1 win over the Blues yesterday in Kansas City Missouri. The performance secured the decision and showcased Crowder's dominance on the mound.
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Oklahoma Glty
Okla
Alvin Crowder
Kansas City
Browns
Blues
West High schedules announced by Coach Ralph Sarrf
Coach Ralph Sarff reveals fall schedules for West High with Independence opening football on Sept 28 here. New Grant High Cedar Rapids appears Nov 8. Webster City dropped. Basketball and track plans shown with Cedar Rapids teams and Drake relays. Track events include Drake and district meets leading to state prep classic.
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Ralph Sarff
Independence
Grant High
Cedar Rapids
Webster City
Washington High
Fort Dodge
Charles City
Mason City
Town City High
Althompington
West
Teachers College
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Cedar Valley
Estherville
Teathers College
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UW Charins City
U—Grand
Iowa City
Orange
Aplington
Granby
Port Dodge
Mason
Cuy
Hunter Beats Tilden In Bayside Exhibition Match
Frank T. Hunter defeated William T. Tild en WII, 9 7, 4 6, 10 8 2 in an outdoor Bayside L I match before about 2 500 spectators. It marked Tilden’s first outdoor appearance since reinstatement as an amateur.
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Tilden
New York
Frank T. Hunter
William T. Tilden
Bayside
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Brundage Seeks Fresh AAU Reform Advice
Avery Brundage pushes for major AAU changes including closer ties with the NCAA, a five member supreme judiciary on amateur eligibility, improved public understanding, and a clear line between amateurism and professionalism as he heads to New York to discuss a working agreement with American colleges.
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INS
National Amateur Athletic Union
Avery Brundage
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A. A.U
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Landis
New York
Maj
John J. Griffith
N. A. A. Federation
Braves Finish Spring Training With Three-Game Stay
The Boston Braves arrived in Norfolk Virginia on April 8 for a three day training stop. They will play several games with the New Haven club as a final polishing test before returning to Boston.
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Boston Braves
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