Mississippi Valley shortstop prospects dominate Waterloo roster
An in depth look at the 1925 Waterloo shortstop candidates with Stuart Clarke leading the field after a standout season in the Valley League. Clarke departs April 17 if terms are met and is joined by rivals Buck McGuire and Lee Fairchild as contenders for the infield role alongside veterans from Dubuque and Moline.
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Oregon
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Young
Burlington
Weason
Feld
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Stour City
TriState
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Baseball Fans Rally Behind Shorty Dolan's Peanut Plans
A lively handwritten carnival of sports chatter bills Shorty Dolan as a peanut oracle amid a crowded sports page. The piece blends jokes, player mentions, and team rumors with playful praise for baseball lore and seasonal crowds.
Iowa Nine Opens Conference Tilt With Illinois April 18
Otto Vogel’s Traxkere baseball team prepares for the April 18 conference opener in Tippe, after a southern swing. The squad returns to training on Saturdays as they chase the jovening start, with the revised town schedule public.
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Vogel
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Drake Relays Entries From East and West High Coaches
East High and West High submitted entry lists for the Drake Relays April 24 and 25. East High may compete in the 440 yard and last mile relays in class B, with Jenkins and others on site. Old Rose and Black runners enter class A in the 440 and half mile relays. West High fields Graser Holgate Switzer and others in class A or B as eligible, while both schools train for Des Moines carnival and Cedar Valley meet.
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Davis
Matthews
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McGraw Signals From Bench Through Anoth er Player
Giants manager Tony McGraw used to wink at base runners from the first base coach's box to hint at stealing second on the next pitch if a strong lead was established. The bench signaling method relied on subtle cues to influence base running decisions.
Babe Ruth Shows Improvement After Rest in Hospital
New York April 11 Babe Ruths condition shows distinct improvement after a comfortable night in Asheville hospital. Dr Edward King reports Ruth rested well with his longest sleep since illness though a slight fever remains and vitality is low. Doctors expect a steady recovery and some believe he may be ready for the opening game next Tuesday.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Asheville
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Yankees
Dodgers
Edward King
Ruth
Dumont Independents Roll Ellsworth 9 to 0 in Baseball
Dumont Independent baseball team defeated Ellsworth College here Wednesday by nine runs to zero. Jim Grotty pitched five innings for the winners striking out eight. Dougherty the Dumont catcher collected a single a triple and a home run in three trips to the plate.
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Iowa U Olympic Stars Drill for Kansas Meet
Two of seven Olympic stars preparing for the April 28 Kansas relays will wear Iowa colors. Capt. Chan Couler, 400 meter hurdler, and Warold Phelps, distance runner, headline the Hawkeye contingent alongside other collegiate stars from Missouri, Grinnell, and Tl’inos in a lead up workout ahead of the meet.
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University of Iowa
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Warold Phelps
Hawkeye
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Graham
Kan Keeble
Missouri
Tax- Jor
Grinnell
Winsey
Tinos
Curve Ball Signs From McGraw Aboard the Giants
The article explains how John McGraw signalled his pitcher from the bench using a distant player. The catcher relayed signs to the pitcher via hand signals. A left leg over right typically meant a curve, with other gestures indicating a fast ball or waste ball.
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John McGraw
McGraw
Iowa State Track Men Gear Up for Kansas Relays
Ames Iowa April 1 Coach Williman has kept his track men active despite rain to prepare for the Kansas relays and Simpson meet on April 18. Iowa State may also enter a team at Minneapolis and a relay team at Columbus. Final tryouts set for Monday will determine the Cyclone lineup.
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Hawks Seek Fund Drive and Player Signings
Local clubs appeal for funds to support the baseball treasury as Ce dar Rapids and Rock Island campaigns prepare for the season. Leo Hickey from Chicago signs with Rock Island as a 21 year old outfielder noted for speed and power.
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Moline
Baseball
Cedar Rapids
Mtumwa
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Opening of the 1925 Baseball Season Promises Big Crowds
The nation’s baseball fans prepare for the opening of the major leagues. The National League marks its golden jubilee with ceremonies across cities, highlighted by a May 8 Braves versus Cubs game in Boston. The American League starts its 26th season as Roars grow over McGraw’s Giants quest for a fifth straight pennant.
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Columbia Track Squad Aims For Western Interstate Title
Columbia college led by Eddie Andersen with about 40 men, seeks a third straight Western Interstate conference track title. Key sprinters include Tom Wiley and Dick Carberry with others like Gene Clark and Mariano Falguii. Distance events expect losses from Martini and Tracy. Rieder among best in field events. Riley of Illinois A C will race Charley Brookins of Iowa in a 220 yard hurdles event at the Kansas relays.
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New England Professional and Massachusetts Open Champion
Will Ogg outlines the origins of the Open Championship with Shaw as current holder, noting the cause is usually mistimed shots. He explains timing in the aya Works and uses the chip shot as an example, stressing deliberate swing and keeping the eye on the ball. Neb is referenced in guidance.
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Willie Ogg
New England
Neb
Jack Kearns May Manage Walker If Dempsey Is Thru
Los Angeles April 11 Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion was rumored to become director of Mickey Walker welterweight king after a conference with Dempsey no agreement on Dempsey ring appearance retirement denied by Dempsey Kearns plans to remain in boxing and manage Walker if he splits with Dempsey
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Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
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Indian Athletes Refuse Beds in Hotel for Race Prep
Eight Sherman Institute runners from Riverside arrive in Los Angeles to train for a meet with Paavo Nurmi the fleet Finn on April 25. They refuse hotel rooms and beds, erect tepees on a downtown roof, and take part in training with special vegetable heavy meals planned.
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Sherman Institute
Riverside
Paavo Nurmi
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Osbun Motor bowling team takes two of three from Repass Auto
Osbun Motor tops Repass Auto two games to one in White’s side league at Whiteside alleys. Armstrong led with a 22 high game as scores for Repass included Robinson Dummy Danicy Flynn and others with mixed tallies.
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Cubs barely edge Kaws in 25 to 4 shootout upset
Chicago Cubs escaped a ninth inning scare as a run rally by the Kaws nearly toppled them, winning 25 to 4. Grover Alexander allowed seven hits in five innings as rain halted other games across Indiana and beyond.
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Weinert Seeks Wills Bout After Comeback
Charlie Weinert, the Adonis of boxing, vows to conquer himself and challenge Harry Wills on June 25 after a dramatic return from debt and hardship. He credits wife Helen Canfield Weinert for stability and recalls defeats and comebacks from Gunboat Smith to shoot toward Dempsey-era contention.
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Three New Records Set in Home Meet at Tutor College
Cedar Falls hosts a college home meet with three field records broken. Williams set a shot put mark of 38 feet 7 3/8 inches, Cady threw discus 126 feet 4 inches, and Leighton long jumped 21 feet 8 inches. Leighton led with three first places and top finishes in four events, Greenley won the mile, and Leighton netted multiple sprint and hurdle podiums.
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East High
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Iowa Net Team Begins Practice For Season
Iowa City April 11 The Iowa met squad, boasting four veterans, has started work. James J Lutz of Clinton and John M. Dorsey of Des Moines show improvement over last year. Julius Swartz and H R Searle of Des Moines are set for strong bids for places. C G Philips of Tama City, last year's yearling champion, will bid for a regular position.
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Lowa Met
James J Lutz
Clinton
John M. Dorsey
Des Moines
Julius Swartz
H. R Searle
Ded Moines
C. G. Philips
Tawa City
Knox Trackmen Prepare for Drake Relays
Gatesbury Illinois April 11. While hundreds of students head home for spring break Knox relay teams prepare for Drake Relays on April 24 25 Best prospects named Tarpy Senn Huggins Schraub Heath Mudge Tarr Lewis Neath Wylie Febert Sehraub McCutcheon Youne Beentiega Layman for mile half mile and two mile events.
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Senn
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Lewis
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