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Opening day in major leagues brings new managers, old idols in new uniforms, and high expectations across 16 clubs. Cards face Cubs in Chicago as Coolidge planned to toss the first ball. Yankees, Mack’s A’s, and Hornsby’s Phillies loom as favorites amid weather forecasts for fair, cool conditions east of the Mississippi.
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Telephone Lines and Seasonal Jokes From the Era
A column mixes a tongue in cheek poem about a home telephone as daily calls interrupt tasks. It wryly references political figures and headlines, including Teddy Roosevelt era notes, Borah Butler debates, and a diary of weather mishaps. It ends with a quip about the pianoforte and a nod to Coolidge.
Tutors Hold Home Track and Field Contest Saturday
Cedar Falls April 12 Iowa State Teachers college hosts a home track meet on the Tutor track next Saturday as coaches select sprint era middle distance runners for the track team and relay squads for the Drake relays. George Garner a leading broad jumper with a Town conference record is expected to enter the event, with jumps around 22 feet this spring and potential improvement.
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Indiana U Signs Towan as Coach
Indiana University will hire W. H. Thom the former Iowa matman and football player as wrestling coach for next year. He will also serve as assistant football coach under Pat Page tutoring the Hoosier backs. Thom, a 1923 wrestling letter winner and reserve halfback in 1922 on a team tied for the Western Conference, previously coached wrestling at Wabash High School where he developed Auree B. Scott, now an Iowa sophomore and top Hawkeye 145-pound wrestler.
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Cleveland Promoter Moves to Block Sharkey Maloney Fight
New York April 12 A threat of legal action to prevent the Jack Sharkey Jim Maloney heavyweight elimination bout booked for May 19 at Yankee Stadium was made by Walter Taylor Cleveland fight promoter. Taylor arrived with his lawyer Joseph Mellen asserting Maloney failed to fight Johnny Risko in Cleveland after signing a contract with Taylor, leading to his lifetime suspension by the Cleveland boxing commission.
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Fight Proceeds To Benefit Local Legion Band
Two separate entertainment programs will precede the boxing fight at the Armory in Waterloo. The American Legion band of 40 ex servicemen will perform selections from classical to jazz, backed by a 32 round scrapping event. Proceeds aim to fund new outfits and strengthen the band, with hopes of filling all 1,500 seats. Local leaders Von Hanford Trophy holders Henry Dallman and Cres Whalen expect substantial support to offset future funding needs. The show also features out of town fighters arriving from Chicago and Omaha to bolster the event and public interest. Tickets are on sale now.
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Locke and Russell to Race in Penn Relays Duel
Two top sprinters Roland Locke of Nebraska and Henry Russell of Cornell meet in a special Penn Relays event on April 20 and 30. Locke holds the world 220 yard record and has top marks in the 100 yard dash, while Russell led eastern rivals and set sprint titles. The matchup is billed as a likely Olympic contender clash.
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Ames Discovers New Grid Player
Ames, Ja., April 11 Three weeks ago Fred Lutyens was a novice at football. Now a 220 pound sophomore from Hull he wears a gold varsity jersey and is a promising tackle candidate for next fall. His strong performance in the first varsity tryout shows quick learning and natural aptitude. The discovery mirrors Holloway Smith’s rise last season and sport followers speculate on a Smith-Lutyens combination if he continues to develop.
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Another Reason Northrup Tops Western Conference Vault
Northrup of Michigan is counted among the sure point winners in the Western conference pole vault. He has stood out in indoor meets as both vaulter and broad jumper, underscoring Michigan’s excellence in multiple athletics.
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Iowa Wrestler Injured in Fall in Shreveport Bout
Howard Cantonwine heavyweight wrestler from Iowa was in serious condition after a fall in a match with Ed Lewis. A broken rib punctured Cantonwine’s lung when Lewis fell across him, ending the bout.
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Tutor Ball Nine Getting Set for Luther Contest
Cedar Falls April 12 Coach Munn Whitford drills State Teachers College ball tossers for the season opener. Barnum covers hot corner and Thompson Hardin Webber Hughes show promise as pitchers Wilson Roeder McCusky form opening staff. Weather delays may alter hurling plans.
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Cubs Lead White Sox in Dispensing Hot Dogs
Chicago April 12 The Chicago White Sox concessionaires wonder why fans buy more hot dogs than Cubs fans. The Cubs draw higher attendance yet sell more hot dogs daily than the Sox. The Sox suggest fans might be better fed at home.
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Opening Day Opens 1927 Baseball Season
The National and American leagues start the 1927 season with no single dominant team. Multiple clubs in both leagues are seen as pennant contenders, setting up a potentially free-for-all battle from day one through October amid era topics and fan fervor.
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Aimee McPherson
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Stecher Beats Zbyszko in 44-Minute Championship Grapple
New York April 12 Joe Stecher, heavyweight wrestler, defeated Wladyslaw Zbysko here last night with a fall after 44 minutes 57 seconds of grappling. Stecher secured the fall to claim victory in a tight, extended bout between the two noted heavyweights.
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Founders Oppose Dribble Rule Change in Basketball
Lawrence Kan April 12 Two famed basketball figures dispute the proposed dribble restriction to a single bounce. Dr James Naismith inventor and Dr F C Allen University of Kansas athletics director say the rule would slow the game, reduce virility, and remove a key offensive threat. They defend the dribble as not causing excessive roughness and warn of diminished spectator appeal.
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Spring basketball practice opens at Iowa U on April 19
Coach Sam Barry leads spring drills as Iowa University begins practice on April 19. A regular varsity pitcher will miss sessions due to baseball squad duties. Harrison is named forward, with J. V. Addy at center and F. W. Lawson at guard as minor award winners.
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Tennis well paying sport in England
London April 12 The 1926 tennis championships netted the English Lawn Tennis Association 40600 dollars. More than 95000 dollars has been earned by the association during the last three years. Sport box.
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National Swimming Meet This Weekend in Hawkeye Waters
The national collegiate A A swimming meet hosts a 200 yard breaststroke feature Friday and Saturday in Hawkeye waters. Merlin Carter of Iowa seeks revenge on Kratz of Badgerace after Kratz broke Carter’s record at the Western conference meet. Carter was absent due to illness in March 26 finals. Hawkeye entries include Patlio, Old man, Keyes, and others in back stroke and diving events.
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Baseball games slate across leagues with matchups today
National League features St. Louis at Chicago and New York at Philadelphia with Pittsburgh visiting Cincinnati. Brooklyn plays Boston. American League games include Chicago at Cleveland and Detroit at St. Louis with Boston at Washington and Philadelphia at New York. American Association shows Kansas City at Columbus, Milwaukee at Toledo, and St Paul at Indianapolis, while Minneapolis visits Louisville.
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