Peacocks Tackle Ames Next Week
The Peacock diamond squad rounds into form for the opening season series against Ames at Ames. Coach Dorman has directed long drills with infield and hitting practice as veterans edge into the lineup. Shipton at third and McElroy at short appear set, with Lyford and Gutches competing for keystone. Infield depth and pitching options give Dorman flexibility for the Ames series.
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McElroy
Randal
Dooley
Upper Town
Cayou
Larson
Polk
Wilson
Egrer
Hur
Mence
Harvey
Hemphill
Morris Motor Car marks 17th anniversary banquet
At Bishop's Dinner Hall a Morris Motor Car Co employee earned a gold pin for ten years of service. Of 20 workers eight have 10+ years, with wives and guests present. C A Morris toasted, Bruce Gates spoke on shared commitment to the company’s success and workers' futures.
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Morris Motor Car Company
Bishop's
C.A. Morris
Bruce Gates
Mor rie Schlaifer Fal ls Miserably in Comeback
Mor tie Schlaifer, Omaha welterweight title contender, failed miserably in a comeback trial last night. He won one round of a 10 round bout against Mike Rosegall of South Omaha, in a semifinal fight noted for chaotic welterweight action.
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Neb
Mortie
Schilaifer
Schlaifer
Bute
Mike
Rosegall
South
Oman
Bowling results spread across doubles matches in Waterloo tournament
Unclear scores and names from an American Bowling Congress event show the Recreation five of New York tying for eighth with 2 997 for the doubles and a series of 994 961 and 1 042. Timkens of Canton and Tom Zavakos Dayton vie for all events lead with 1 932. Harold Lloyd five of Los Angeles posted 2 770 while Golden Glews Dayton Brecht Candy Co Denver Elks No 289 Elizabeth post high totals. Standings list five men two men and all events leaders with many Chicago and St. Paul entries.
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Dayton
Tor
Denver
Elks No
Elizabeth
Hunn Stars in Two Mile For Iowa Track Team
Iowa mainstay Leonard E. Hunn holds the university record in the Western conference two mile run. Now in his second year of track competition, he already placed in the two mile at both indoor and outdoor conference meets last season and again excels in the event.
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Leonard E. Hunn
University of Iown
Whale-Headed Stork Rex Makes Grand New York Arrival
Reporter recounts the first Whale-Headed Stork Rex from Egypt reaching New York after a 7000 mile journey via Nile caravan and sea voyage. United States Minister Howell and British authorities aided passage, with Rex describing long trek, health problems, and relief at bright New York sunshine.
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America
United States
Cairo
Egypt
New York
Stamford
Rex the Whale-Head Bird Arrives at Aquarium
A keeper escorts Rex the remarkable bird to his royal apartment in the Aquatic Birdhouse after an admiring crowd gawks at his enormous beak, yellow eye, and 42 inch height with plans for further growth. The author muses on pursuit versus possession and the thrill of owning such a creature from Africa.
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Rex
Baleniceps
Atkin
America
Africa
Weissmuller regains A A swimming title in upset
Johnny Weissmuller regained the National Amateur Athletic Union swimming title at Chicago, winning most events for Illinois Athletic Club. He lost the 150 yard backstroke to 17 year old George Kojac of Brooklyn in a surprising heat, finished third in that final, and set a new world record in the 509 yard freestyle. Albert Zorilla, 20, of Argentina, placed third behind Weissmuller and Harry Glancey of Philadelphia. Walter Spence of Brooklyn was runner up in points but exited the distance race late.
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Johnny Weissmuller
George Kojac
Brooklyn
Weissmuller
Walter Spence
Brooklyn Y. OF
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Record Holder Kennedy Seeks Final Buckeye Season Marks
Kennedy of Ohio State enters his final season aiming to defend three school or conference records in middle and long distance events. He holds Ohio records in the mile and two mile runs and owns the conference Indoor mile standard. He will compete in the mile two mile and relay events as part of the Buckeyes.
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Kennedy
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Ohio
Riflemen Score 492 in High School Match
A five man West High rifle team fired 492 of 500 in a match with Iowa City High School. They will contest a Monday night range match against four alumni and a father. Readout lists team members and alumni: Howe, Young, Rust, Hattrupp, Norther, Getty, Mayne, Tind say, Beal, Hardinger, Lantoon. Alumni include Shaulis, Morgan, Benser, Baldwin, and E V Baldwin.
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Sharperdaters
Iowa City High School
Charles Howe
Robert Young
Edsel Rust
Walter Hattrupp
Robert Norther
Russell
Y M C A Reports Busy Time In March
The Y M C A reported a very active March with 42 crowns using the dining room and gym use daily from 4 to 10 pm. Major events included the Sunday School Athletic Association banquet and a state Employed Young Men's Congress. Membership surpassed 1 000 with 665 men, 270 boys, and 143 in Y's Men.
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Sunday School Athletic Association
Kittrell to Speak at Mother and Son Banquet at Y
Charles A. Kittrell, superintendent of west schools, will address the boys division of the Y M C A and their mothers at the annual Mother and Son Banquet hosted by the local Y.
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Mothers’ Auxiliary
Kittrell
Charles A. Kittrell
Iwest Schools
Makers of songs or laws debated in London quip
In London Answers quotes a reaction that someone would rather make songs than the country’s laws. A follow up remark suggests preferring to make laws for those who produce songs heard today.
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London
Claims Elevator Men Shape Board of Trade Policies
Chicago April 9 Grain elevator monopoly alleged as the source of market manipulation. Arthur Cutten urged a special committee to draft rules severing private grain merchants from warehousing control. He cited a 30 cent drop in 1922 caused by board orders denying warehouse space while elevators handled other grains. He urged equal access for public and producers to board dealings by ending the elevator monopoly.
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Arthur
Cutten
King of America
Board of Trade
Estate Grain Commission
Board of ‘Trade
Cites
Former world shotput champ becomes livestock authority
Arlie Mucks, once holder of the world shotput record and UW alumnus, is named secretary of the Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders association. He remains active in athletics as a football and track official in Wisconsin and South Dakota, where he has served as a US county agent since returning from World War I.
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Madison
Wis
Arlie
Macks
Wisconsin ‘ Live Stock Breeders’ Association
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Yangtze River and Boxer Rebellion Quiz Snippet
Answers cover Yangtze river and anti foreign Boxers uprising influence. Mentions Chang Tso Lin, Tiugene Chen, Admiral H. H. Hough, Dr J B Williams, and Nanking. Quotation from Rare Find shows road critique and billboard rate noted by Kansas City Times.
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Chang Tso
Lin
Tiugene
Chen
Admiral H. H. Hough
J. BE. Williams
Boxers
Nanking
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