Opening Day Looms As Big League Clubs Limp In
Chicago April 13 The 1925 baseball season opens with 16 teams facing injuries and absences from the start. Babe Ruth is sidelined by influenza, and Chicago Cubs and St Louis Browns cope with key injuries and holds. Teams like Boston Braves and Philadelphia Athletics tout new blood and big-name signings as managers promise stronger showings in the race for the pennant.
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Wandering Robber Baron and Odd Tales From Town
A ragbag of humorous and surreal notes, including a verse about a freewheeling tramp, a wary warning about taxes on motorists, odd garden and sponge anecdotes, a news brief about a University of Washington professor handling sponges, and a tall South American horse near eight feet tall.
Three Import Changes Made in Basketball Rules
New York, April 13. Three important changes in basketball rules were made at the joint rules committee meeting. Zones are abolished allowing two free throws only when fouled in the act of shooting inside the three foot mark. The back hand rule for jump balls is removed. any use of the other hand is a personal foul. A ball hitting the backboard edge and rebounding onto the court remains in play. Overtime periods in high school games are now three minutes long instead of five.
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McFigue Expected to Sign to Battle Berlenbach
New York April 13 Mike McFigue world light heavyweight champion is expected to sign today to meet Paul Berlenbach in defense of the title in the feature bout of the milk fund show. Other card bouts include Young Stribling vs Jimmy Slattery in six rounds and Jack Delaney vs Ad Stone in twelve rounds. McFigue reportedly will accept a $50 guaranteed share of the purse.
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Cardinals Headed to Cincinnati After Split Series
St Louis teams head to Cincinnati to begin a new stretch after splitting the series with the Browns. The Browns compete with St Paul in the American Association as Chicago prepares for Friday meet with Finnish runner Rivcha aiming to break records.
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Dempsey to Face Gibbons in September Showdown
International News headline reports Jack Dempsey may box Tom Gibbons in California this September for big money, with Kearns’ status uncertain and Wills likely kept at bay. Gibbons barred locally if negotiations proceed, while Tunney stands as an eastern option. Des Moines brief notes women bowlers’ win over Stacey Fruit.
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Jack Dempsey
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Minor league signings and roster moves hit Burlington area teams
The report lists several signings and player moves including Sam Schwartz joining Moline after a spring tryout with Rock Island, left handed batters and throws, and Cedar Sails highlighting Witche Quinlout from Dayton. Burlington’s Veeck adds pitcher Speer, while returnees Swansea and Tarenta are noted with Frank Tarenta not appealing for a new deal.
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Sarazen grip likened to batters’ grip in golf
By AL DEMAREE a former pitcher notes Gene Sarazen’s golf grip resembles a baseball grip more than any other great golfer. He highlights the right hand positioning between left fingers and the nonpalmar right thumb, with a cross over the shaft, causing the force of the blow to act across the wrists.
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Babe Ruth Denied Plea To View Opening Game
New York April 13 Doctors at St Vincent s hospital refused Babe Ruth permission to attend the opening American League game as he remains confined after his collapse. Dr Edward King reported the Babe s condition much improved but he must stay in bed for three or four days longer Mrs Ruth also vetoed the plan to attend as a fan.
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Class B District Meets Did Not Cover Expenses
Financial figures from the state high school boys basketball meets show Class B and Class C district events ran deficits while Class A and some Class D and terminal meets generated more revenue. Glenwood led Class B district receipts with 1117 dollars, followed by Harlan and Winfield. Transportation costs averaged over 200 dollars at each district meet with no overall profit.
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Iowa Nine Defeats Tulane Again 6-4 in Inning Tilt
New Orleans April 13 Iowa Won the second game of a two game series against Tulane University 6 to 4. Iowa trailed 4 0 through eight innings and tied the score in the ninth when Scantlebury scored on a two base hit by Smith. In the tenth frame Iowa pushed across two runs as Tulane failed to tally in the bottom of the inning forming a 6 4 final.
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Quarter Mile Men Impress in Cyclone Tryouts
Ames Iowa April 13 Special track trials for Iowa State show Grove of Roland emerging as a strong quarter miler alongside seasoned runners Suit Huish and Greenlee. Coach Sam Willaman fields a fast squad including Burnison Price Festly and Holcomb, with potential in a one mile relay. Sadler wins both hurdles, Witmer and Copeland place in both events as expectations rise for gains with future competition.
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National parks policy outlined by Interior Secretary
Secretary Work of the interior department announces a national parks policy rooted in preservation, public use, and priority of national interest. It bans commercial exploitation, guides grazing limits, and favors minimal land leasing for hotels and transport while promoting outdoor sports and safety. Also notes California Golden Bears upset Wisconsin on track with a 29 1 2 to 29 1 2 split.
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How to Hit From Tall Grass Near the Green
British Open champion Jock Hutchinson explains that an upright stance and firmer wrists prevent wasted strokes from heavy grass. Swing on the downswing with a near upright backswing to ensure a solid hit from tall grass near the green.
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Devine Rejected as USC Coach Candidate
Des Moines university officials on Saturday cast doubt on a Denver dispatch claiming Aubrey Devine, former Iowa grid star, signed to coach at the University of Southern California next year. They said an agreement for Devine to come was not closed and USC had only approached him as a possible Henderson successor.
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TUTOR ATHLETES TO BE FETED TOMORROW
Cedar Falls hosts a banquet for Teachers College basketball players wrestlers and athletic board at Hotel Black Hawk Tuesday April 14 at 6 30 PM. Nebraska dominates Colorado 107 23 in Boulder as Locke leads with three first places and 15 points. Flynn aces ninth at Hyperion golf club Des Moines distance 170 yards.
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Coe Defeats Teachers College In High-Scoring Go 14-8
In Cedar Falls on Saturday the Coe Kohawks overwhelmed the Iowa Teachers with a 14 to 8 victory. Hoyman and Luhring led Coe’s offense with multiple hits including a triple and a homer, while the Tutors struggled with fielding errors and a strong Coe attack. Wilson started on the mound for Teachers College and lasted until the eighth inning before a pinch hitter relieved him.
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Rosenburg cancels bout due to influenza
New York April 13 Charley Rosenburg the world bantamweight champion called off his 10 round scheduled bout in Philadelphia with Tommy Murray tonight because of influenza. A western tour was also postponed by the champion.
Ritola and Ray to Clash at Drake Meet
Des Moines April 13 Willie Ritola world champion at 20 distances will race Jose Ray in a special mile event at Drake university relay meet April 24-25. Ritola, Finnish great paired with Nurmi in Paris, may threaten indoor mile record and aims for more outdoor marks this spring and summer.
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