Baseball Season Opens April First in Four Leagues
Des Moines and other Western American National and American Association clubs prepare for the 1921 season with opening games set for April 1 if weather allows. Des Moines strengthened by new players Frank Kennedy Otto Merz Adrian Lynch Roy Buckalew and others aims to contend.
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Des Moines
Joplin
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Jopti
Leeca
Frank Kennedy
Jack Coffer
Otto Merz
Adrian Lynch
Roy Buckalew
Harry Shriver
San Francisco
Karl Black
Shreveport
Fred Delbern
Glen Meadows
Ray Essenger
Fort Dodge
Grundy Center Gun Club Runs Ninth Annual Tourney Dates Set
Grundy Center gun club schedules its ninth annual registered tournament for April 21 and 22 under Interstate rules. A three-member handicap committee will set handicaps from shooters’ 1920 averages. Fred C. Whitney serves as cashier. Events begin Thursday at 9 30 a.m. with three 21 third events, then four 25 third events with handicaps, and double target events. Friday features four 25 third events with and without handicaps. Club officers are Henry C. Schafer president, F A Calleny secretary, August Meter treasurer.
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Grandy Center
Grundy Center Gun Club
Tnterstate
Fred C. Whitney
Grundy Center Club
Ite
Henry C. Schafer
F. A. Calleny
August Meter
Toledo Club's Best Team Opens Season in Louisville
Toledo Ohio April 21 The Toledo club of the American association opens the season at Louisville Wednesday likely the best ball club Toledo has Finger Bresnahan heads the squad with promising talent and tension games ahead for the team's debut in the new season.
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Louisville
Finger Bresnahan
Ates
Ben Howrey Wins I-w at Iowa
Ben Howrey of Waterloo won the I-w award at the Iowa track and field event. The report lists ring-team members including L. C. White of Marta, R. L. Hunter of Mapleton, R. T. Smith of Granger, B. erland, and Edward Vana of Mon tour. A modified wrestling I-w went to H. J. Prent of Iowa City with other named competitors Lae Britt Tiede Hurlburt Vollmer.
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Terous
Afl of
Io Wa
L. C. White
Marta
R. L. Hunter
Mapleton
R. T. Smith
Granger
B. ‘ Erland
Edward Vana
Montour
B. G. Howrey
Waterloo
O “T-2
H. J. Prent
Iowa City
G. . Lae
Henry Ander Sa
Britt
Joseph W. Tiede
Parkston
Lioyd H. Hurlburt
Calmar
Edward F. Vollmer
Sigourney
Bakersfield Prep Sets Century Dash Time at Meet
Bakersfield prep athletes posted a 0 yard dash time of :09 4 5 at a meet with the southern branch of the University of California. Wickersham led the effort for Bakersfield in the event held Saturday on April 11.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Wickersham
Southern
University of California
Lingerie in Shop Windows Reflects Changing Fashion
A reflective piece on boulevard shop windows and lingerie trends, noting how displays reveal evolving attitudes toward apparel. The author muses on voyeuristic glances, social judgments, and the transition from farm life to modern urban dressing.
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Mark Antony
High Track Squad Is Strong for Cedar Falls Meet
Cedar Falls April 11 Coach C W Helsley of Teachers College High School predicts a powerful Little Tutor track squad. Veterans anchor the unit with promising youths. Starbuck leads sprinting, Oleson and Turner vie in the quarter, and three hurdlers Orr Starbuck and Mullinex look to boost points. Improves in high jump by Isley and Mead and strength in shot and discus complete a balanced lineup.
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C. W. Helsley
Teachers College High School
Leach Helstey
Hms
Starbuck
Helsley
Oleson
Turner
Davis
Orr
Kramer
Mullinex
Ian Mullinex
Watth Starbuck
Cedar Valley
Isley
Mead
Soldier in Coblenz Stages No-Hit Game for Army Team
In Coblenz on April 11 a U S army league game saw Chartemaster’s Texas pitcher blank the Eighth Infantry combination last year’s champions. No hits or runs were allowed as the Texan twirler dominated the field. A runner reached first on a fumbled pass play but no other offense materialized.
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Coblenz
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Enton
Lee and Lamb to share third base for Browns
St Louis Browns will start the season with Ernest Dudley Lee of Chattanooga and Lyman Lamb from the Western league alternating at third base. Earl Smith moves from third to reserve outfield, as announced by manager Lee Fohl.
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Lamb
ST. Louis Browns
Associated Press
St. Louis
St. Louis Americans
Ernest Dudley Lee
Chattanooga
Lyman Lamb
Lee Fohi
Earl Smith
Oklahoma City Pennant Quest Made Public
Oklahoma City signals bold bid for Western League pennant as John Holland reorganizes the franchise. Star players include Harper Litt Moore and Heally with Breen managing a strong pitching staff led by Ramsey. Sioux City also touts a strengthened lineup and many pitchers entering spring camp.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
John Holland
Oklahoma
Holland
Loo Lyn
George Harper
Clarence Litt
Eddie Moore
Ralph Heally
Murphy Defies Superstitions in Kentucky Futurity Division
Tommy Murphy, famed grand circuit reinsman, declares he is not superstitious as he leads black horses Rosa Scott and Ammunition in the Kentucky Futurity three year division. The classic has not seen a black winner since Ora Wilkes in 1894, though Murphy says his pair has strong speed and luck against superstition.
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Murphy
Ora Wilkes
Rosa
Scott
Ammunition
Poughkeepsie
Giants Release Six Juniors to Minor Leagues
New York April 11 The New York Giants announced the release of six young players to minor league clubs. Vernon Spencer and Jesse Winters go to Toronto of the International league. Roy Grimes to Toledo of the American association. Roy Barcroft to Chattanooga of the Southern association. Evans to Norfolk of the Virginia league. Lea Kane to Hartford of the Eastern league.
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New York
New York Giants Today
Vernon Spencer
Jesse Winters
Toronto
Roy
Grimes
Toledo
Roy Barcroft
Chattanooga
Evans
Norfolk
Lea Kane
Hartford
Tendler’s Digits Give Him Trouble So Cut Em Out
Philadelphia lightweight Tendler, known as the Newsboy Champ, has had multiple finger injuries from boxing. He chose surgery to remove troublesome bones in his left hand, hoping to reduce pain and improve ring work, with results to be judged after he resumes bouts.
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Tendler
Low Tendler
Philadelphia Star
Philadelphia
Nelson
Stallings and Cobb Clash Over Major Leagues Debates
Detroit April 9 George Stallings and Ty Cobb argued over the merits of the American and National Leagues. Stallings defended the National League batting strength while noting the American League draws stronger investments and prospects, predicting minor leaguers will migrate to the American League for better pay.
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Cobb
Detroit
Mich
George
T. Stallings
Tyrus Cobb
Mr. Stallings
U' Quoth
T Will Syther
Athletics
Eia
Watlongs
Dig Price
New York
Oelwein Track Team Prepares for Cedar Valley Meet
Oelwein high school will compete at the Cedar Valley track meet in Independence on May 6 with twelve schools entered. A declamatory contest will also be held. Miss Martha McBride, runner up in the local contest, will perform The Boy's Story in the humorous selection.
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Oelwein
A. W. Moore
Cedar Valley
Independence
Martha McBride
Miss McBride
Millero Appear Ot Rong At Start
Minneapolis manager Joe Cantillon vows a surprise season for the Millers with a rebuilt infield and strengthened pitching and catching. New infield features Bill Conroy at first, Bob Fisher at second, Tom Stevenson at short, Bill McKechnie at third, plus Wally Smith and Morley Jennings as infield options. Satitak and Mayer handle catching. Pitching staff led by Robertson with strong spring form. Mayer to catch. Also notes improvements to the home field and new bleachers. Shell Rock track athletes prepare for Iowa City meet and Greene meet. Shell Rock baseball to play Greene next Friday.
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Eddie Wright
Mims City
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Breen
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Brean Declan
Clyde Ramsey
Harle
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Salisbury
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Oy Dixie
Parker
Jim Long
Harley
Sioux City
Sevem
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Independ+ence
Kan
George Andreas
Schmaltz
Burlingame
Fiske
Low
Stewart
Bishop
Ross
Davis
Dickinson
Manouk
Harrison
Russel
Eddie Speilman
Packers
Frank Metz
Ifirst
Gene Steinbrenner
Ray Fox
Toledo
Runt
Marr
iNick Urban
South Dakota
Felder
Leo Casey
Jack Goldie
San Francisso
Alfred Harber
Dallers
Crouch
Robinson
Jaansen Granam
Minneapolis
Minn
Joe Cantillon
Cantilon
Bill Conroy
Bob Fisher
Carl Sawyer
Vernon Club
Conroy
St. Joseph
Tom
Stevenson
Brnngham
Short
Bill McKechnie
Pittsburgh Nationals
Wally Smith
Morley Jennings
Mayer
Satitak
Millers
Rondeau
Wade
Rob Russell
Cantillon
Sherwood McGee
Russell
Robertson
Laudermilk
James
George
Schauer
Yingling
Collup
Titcher Robertson
Wahi
Jackson
Leon Apfel
Robert Reinville
John
Donald Verrien
Ceach Campbell
Shell Rock
Iowa City
Butler County
Greene
Shell Rock Track Team Aims High This Season
Shell Rock high school shows strong potential in track and field with Capt. Glenn Thompson leading in events from the half mile to relays. Eston Williams is a key factor in sprint matchups as the team builds readiness for the season. More talent is noted among other sprinters and hurdlers.
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Shell Rock
Shelly Rock High School
Glenn Thompson
Eston Wiliams
Texas League shines with major leaguers in lineup
Yris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians notes a strong Texas League roster with former major leaguers. Ed Sweeney backs San Antonio as catcher, George Whitman manages Houston, Dick Robertson pitches, Bailey and Hod Milan play for Houston, and Miller and Steiblauer also have past American League experience.
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Cleveland ,Indians
Speaker
Lone Star State
Ed Sweeney
San Antonio
George Whitman
Boston
Houston
Dick Robertson
New Orleans
Washington
Brooklyn
Bailey
Red Sox
Hod Milan
Clyde Milan
Miller
Steélbauer
Murphy wins AA A races at 109.55 mph final heat
In Los Angeles Jimmy Murphy captured the National A A A race title by finishing the 50 mile final heat at 109.55 miles per hour. In Havana Jose Capablanca won the world championship chess game as Emanuel Lasker resigned after the sixty eighth move.
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Presa
Los Angeles
Jimmy Murphy
Havana
Jose Capablanca
R. Emanuel Lasker
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