Dempsey Chops Wood and Trims Weight for Comeback
Jack Dempsey reports from Wheeler Hot Springs California that he has trained to within five rounds of his fighting weight at 201 pounds. He says he feels great and aims to begin intensive training in a few weeks while resisting an operation doctors deem necessary. He warned readers not to jump to conclusions about a return to boxing.
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Big Ten Baseball Teams Prepare for Opening Contests
Spring training trips to the south sharpen Big Ten baseball squads for opening games. Michigan shows strong sophomores, Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin field bright lines, Purdue aims with five veterans. Minnesota starts April 30 amid adjustments as Wally Marks faces eligibility and Cotton Wilcox knees risk.
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All American Benny Friedman visit rumor cites coaching talks
New Orleans Benny Friedman is in town to visit friends but rumors link him to Tu lané university as head football coach. In Houston Texas Gene Bailey is bought by a Western league Houston club. Pasadena notes 0 leads San Gabriel golf invite second round today. Madison signals Louis Behr. Rockford elects 1927 Wisconsin basketball captain. Alabama’s win over Illinois 2 to 0 as Beck allows four hits. Ole Miss bats explode as Burke shuts Northwestern. Turple error five times. Louisville boxing heavyweight Wiggins Stribling set for May 13 before Kentucky derby. Des Moines aims to win Western league attendance with civic groups. opener April 27.
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Benny Friedman
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Lee Mida
Chicago
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Macon
Mercer College
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University of Mississippi
Burke
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Turple
Louisville
Chuck Wiggins
Young Stribling
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D& Moines
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Bleacher Seats and Sunlit Homes Prompt Seasonal Changes
A jumble of scenes from early radio era notes: cold stadium bleachers and a feverish summer shift as homes rise for many, including a French architect’s sun-facing turntable house. A New York fire draws crowds, a traffic delay sparks a horn-honking rush, police cull bandits, and Mars allegedly hosts vegetable life, framed by whimsical quips and stray headlines.
Swimmers Try Out Iowa Pool Before Big Meet
Thirty five athletes entered the national collegiate AAU individual swimming championships in Iowa City to tune up in the 150 foot pool. Contestants from eight of eleven schools prepared for records as teams and officials prepared for the first rules committee session led by F. W. Luehring.
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Minnesota
Baseball Standings From The League Chart Update
National League shows Boston seven to Brooklyn four and New York six with rain affecting Chicago at St Louis. Pittsburgh six and Cincinnati two and Philadelphia percentage. American League lists Cleveland three Chicago three Washington four Boston two Philadelphia nine New York nine with Detroit at St Louis rained out. Association games Kansas City four Columbus three Indianapolis three St Paul Milwaukee six Toledo four Minneapolis at Louisville rain. Eastern League Amarillo seven Lincoln four Oklahoma City nine Omaha four Des Moines at Tulsa wet. Wichita at Denver rain.
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Tutor Trackmen Host Home Meet in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls April 15 The Tutor State Teachers track team will hold its annual home meet Saturday weather permitting on the Tutor oval. Veterans are limited. newcomers like Thompson Hauser and Zepp headline a strong freshman corps in sprints and distance events. Finals start afternoon after 10 am preliminaries featuring hurdles and pole vault races.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
College
Redmond Luke
Hardy
Cedar Valley
Hardiers
Iowa
Briggs
Luke
Tarahumara runners mull Olympic entry from Mexico
Indian Marathoners plan a 1928 Antwerp Olympics with a proposed 100 kilometer Tarahumara race by the International Olympic Committee. They may also run the 26 mile marathon, a pre dawn trek from San Antonio to New Braunfels, covering 34 miles before breakfast.
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San
Sierra Madre Mountains
Chihuahua
Mexico
New Braunfels
Gates College Bowls Victory Over Unique Cleaners
Gates college bowlers won two of three matches in a special event at Whiteside alleys last night.
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Gates College
Unique Cleaners
Whiteside Alleys
Tigers in AL pennant race at Florida camp
American League players say Detroit Tigers pose a dangerous threat in the Ban Johnson circuit. With Marty McManus at second base and Moriarty guiding the team, six regulars may hit .300 or more, Tavener and Warner could reach it, and the staff plus bench should average over .500 if pitching holds steady.
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Heisman
Manush
Fothergill
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Moriarty
Tavener
Warner
Yankees
George Moriarty
Cobb
Tracr Trackmen Prep for Invitation Relay Meet
Tracr high school track coach George Hicks readies his team for the annual invitation meet at Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls on April 23. The squad trains for a slate of events including Tama county meet at Toledo May UT and the Towa Cedar high school association meet at Traer May 14 with pupils like Uridil and Clark posting standout throws, Dean expanding to half mile, and a potential two mile relay and mile relay squads forming.
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Courier Special Service
Tracr
George Hicks
Uridil
Clark
Dean
Thomas
Powell
O'Halloran
Peterson
Meyers
Leslie
Burr
Soucek
Martin
Zearfoss
Graves
Valley school poised to win Drake Relays 100 yard dash
Des Moines April 15. A Valley school is primed to win the 100 yard dash at the Drake Relays on April 29 and 30. Farley of Missouri posted the fastest time 9.810 seconds at the Texas Relays, while Cockrell of Texas beat Farley at Rice Institution Games though slower by a fifth of a second. Landa of Texas is set to compete, with Wyatt looming as a potential upset contender.
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Courier Special Service
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Cockrell
University of Texas
Farley
Landa
Texas
Wyatt
Graduation to wreck Notre Dame's speedy 1927 basketball team
South Bend Ind April 15 The handing out of sheepskins in June will break up the Notre Dame basketball team which claimed the western championship for two seasons and lost but two games in that period Captain Johnny Nyikos all western center Conroy all western guard Dahman guard and McNally forward finish this year That leaves Frank Crowe sophomore forward and Joe Jachym his understudy and alternate Among its 39 victims Notre Dame has counted five Big Ten teams Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Mercer University and the Kansas Aggies.
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Johnny Nyikos
Conroy
Dahman
McNally
Frank Crowe
Joe Jachym
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Tech
Mercer University
Kansas Aggies
Mississippi College Defeats Iowa University 8 to 2
Iowa City April 15 Mississippi college beat Iowa university yesterday by eight to two. Hawkeyes lost the game due to poor base running and eight errors.
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Iowa Uloses
Iowa City
Mississippi College
Iowa University
Hawkeyes
Michigan U infielders yield to sophs in spring
Ann Arbor April 15 Three infielders from last season's Western Conference champions are bench warmers this year due to strong sophomore talent. Captain William Puckelwartz remains in center field while coaches caution that pitchers and catchers are not strong, signaling doubts about repeating.
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University of Michigan
Wolverines
William Puckelwartz
Drake names Iiverett freshman football coach
Des Moines April 15. Chuck Iiverett former Drake football and basketball star is named freshman football coach to succeed Jack Sparks at Drake University. The appointment follows his standout playing career and marks a return to the institution where he starred.
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Chuck Iiverett
Drake University
Jack Sparks
Derby Field to Feature Record Stretch of Entries
Chicago reports a potential Derby field described as among the largest ever, with Col. Wynn noting widespread owner interest. Training is ahead due to mild spring weather. Churchill Downs prepares for Derby four weeks away as Illinois racing opens April 21 in Aurora. Chicago lists eligibles including Justice F Candy Queen and Fred Jr among likely starters.
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Col. Wynn
Churchill Downs
Justice F
Candy Queen
Fred, Jr
Kentucky
Mlinois Turf Association
Aurora
Tilden Lott Meet Today For North South Title
Pinehurst N C April 15 William Tilden of Philadelphia and George Lott Jr of Chicago survived preliminaries in the North and South tennis tournament and will play today for the championship. Semifinals saw Tilden defeat Herbert Bowman of New York 6 2 6 1 6 2 and Lott win 6 1 6 0 8 6 against Francis T Hunter of New Rochelle.
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William Tilden
Philadelphia
George Lott, Jr
Chicago
Tilden
Herbert
Bowman
New York
Lott
Fom
Francis
T.hunter
New Rochelle
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