Dixon Eyes Record Base Running Season for Hawes
Waterloo team manager Cletus Dixon unveils spring plans to boost base running, target a league record, and trim rookies as he lines up hopefuls including possible return of Harry Higshby and pursuit of Bodge Rigsby. Spring tuneups, roster cuts, and grandstand upgrades headline advance to two-city scrimmages.
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Mex Carey
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Seattle
Hawk Stars
Stuart Clarke
Merry
New York Lads
Harry — Higshby
Decatur
Rockford
McDermott
Joe McDermott
Disoy
Bodge
Bil Wolcott
Ounds
Frank Leon
Ball Park
Mary
Marshalltown
Waterloo
British golfers vow strong defense of 1905 title at Roehampton
British players led by Tack Hutchison Walter Hagen and MacDonald Smith prepare to defend the British Open title amid a wave of young contenders after a high pace Roehampton show. Al B. Mitchell Arthur Havers Aubrey Boomer and James Ockenden posted top rounds as veterans faltered.
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Davis J. Walsh
International News
New York
Hutchison
Jack
Scotchman
Hager
Council Bluffs
Hagen
MacDonald Smith
Great Britain
Europe
Roehampton
al B. Mitchell
Arthur Havers
Aubrey Boomer
James Ockenden
Ted Ray
J. H. Taylor
Sandy_ Herd
A. Comp
North Manchester
R. J. Wilson
M. J. Birighem
C. W Jones
Hugh Roberts
Holder
W. AL. Ritchie
Amerbay
Belden and Baseball Topics Highlight Patchy Spring Page
The page mixes poems and notes with local sports chatter. Belden is linked to a baseball discussion and a remark about a new outfielder signing, while a column voice quips about managers and a grandstand seating change. Resolves with quirky asides on public figures and small-town sports life.
Zbyszko Retains World Wrestling Title With Two Falls
Stanislaus Zbyszko, 38, defeated Wayne Munn in two straight falls lasting under 14 minutes to reclaim the heavyweight wrestling championship. A forearm hold gave the first fall, and a body hold after the intermission sealed the title. Munn was said to be suffering acute tonsillitis and fainted at intermission.
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Psa
Stanislaus Zbhyszko
Wayne
Big) Munn
Hammerjock
Obusoko
Zbyszko
Mann
Scienes
Munn
Omaha
New
Big Munn
University of Nebraska
Strangler
Polo
Menu
Harvest Han
East High Golf Meet Opens Next Monday
The Cast High golf tournament begins Monday with a qualifying round extended to Saturday. Sixteen players expected to compete in the Orange and Black meet as Lawrence Kilgore, last year’s champion, seeks a repeat amid strong challengers.
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Orange
Lark
Lawrence Kilgore
Baseball Briefs from a Murky Day in the Diamond
The item reports a string of chaotic baseball highlights with multiple teams, players, and incidents. It mentions the Zenkees defeating Toni Zachary of the Senators, Sam Jones ousted in the second, and a five run rally halted by darkness. Earl Sheels of the White Sox delivered a homer and timely hits against the Tigers. Iva Flagsfield of the Red Sox is noted, while Babe Ruth is referenced as a target for a homer. Jack Fournier and Benny Myers are cited with onfield discipline and a Players and umpires clashed over a brawl. Johnny Jonson's double and a Phillies Dodgers outcome of 6 to 4 is mentioned amid a tense game atmosphere.
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Toni Zachary
Senators
Sam Jones
Garoét
Earl Sheels
Chicago White Sox
Tigers
Yesterda
Cobb
Iva Flagsield
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Ba Ruth
Tra
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Dodia Tan
Benny BE. Myers
Phillies
Ziloodier
Fournier
Sisler
Doo
Vitie
Johnny Jonson
Philles
Dodgers
Bowling results in two league matches at Waterloo and Whiteside
In Waterloo Hawkeye Oil defeated Hawkeye Wavehouse five games in a commercial league with Claus claiming high honors at 215. In Whiteside, Miller Construction lost to Corer’s Restaurant as R Morris led with 231 in the open play.
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Hawkeye Wavehouse
Waterloo
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Skane
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Millers
Wilean
Hawkeye
Tyler
Hunenill, Holt
Frashshoot Set for Webster City Trap Club Event
Webster City hosts a trapshooting meet Tuesday arranged with six events of 15 targets and two events of 26 targets. Cash prizes include 25.25 to high, 33 to high bun, $1 to second place, and $1 to low gun. Fred C. Whitney serves as cashier for the 1 pm start.
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Webster City
Tonsor
Ceb
Secoml
Fred C. Whitney
Wikeh Gine
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Standings from Yesterday's Major League and Minor League Games
National League results show New York at Boston rained out with Chicago 4, Brooklyn 6, Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 2. American League noted Washington 5 New York 2 and Chicago 3 Detroit 6 Philadelphia 5 Boston 3. American Association reports St Paul 16 Columbus 3, Louisville 7 Milwaukee 3, Indianapolis 6 Kansas City 4, Minneapolis 0 Toledo 0 due to rain.
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American Association
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Outdoor Gym Classes Move to Open Air at Local High Schools
Warmer weather brings boys gym classes outdoors with track meets on Vinestreet field guided by Hast High instructor Don Harshbarger. West High Coach Ralph Sarit starts an indoor baseball league for gym periods on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Hast High
Vinestreet
Ralph Sarit
West High
Onieiiner
Artt
Local baseball and boxing notes from Marshalltown area
Report details Fillingham and others identified as players linked to regional teams and leagues, with mentions of Western league, Omaha, and semipro pitchers. Also notes a boxing bout cancellation between Tony Fuente and Floyd Johnson, with Fuente citing the event’s cancellation in Bos Angeles.
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Cat
Ray Miller
Chigo
Teddy Seidmann
Los Angeles
Tucson
Aziz
Tony Fuente
Floyd Johnson
Theune
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Iowa Hawkeyes Go To Kansas Relays In Hope Of Relay Wins
University of Iowa track squad sails to Lawrence for the Kansas relays with 15 or 17 men. The Hawkeyes aim to win the one mile relay and collect the Oak Leaf traveling trophy, last two years holders. Captain Coulter is sidelined by a leg injury, weakening Iowa’s mile and half mile chances. strong sprint relays expected with several specialists aboard.
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University of Iowa
Kansas Relays
Lawrence
Hawkeyes
Oatland
Iowa
Kansas
Gapt
Coulter
Roberts
Charles Brookins
Ivan Riley
Illinois Athletic Club
Chan Coulter
Iowa University Plans Large New Athletic Plant
University of Iowa will erect a comprehensive athletic plant including two fieldhouses a men’s gymnasium classrooms and administrative offices A 190 by 200 foot gym a 200 by 400 foot field house and a swimming pool will connect to a football field baseball diamond and basketball court Seating for 15000 is planned for basketball and indoor track The facility aims to accommodate growth in athletics and physical education courses starting in the fall and will be among the Western Conference’s largest and most modern.
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Towa City
University of Iowa
Paul Belting
Luther-Teachers ball game cancelled in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls April 16 Special. The Luther college baseball game scheduled for Friday afternoon has been cancelled due to the team making a trip to other states this week. Coach Minian plans a lineup shakeup before the Ames meet on April 23 and 24 with White in the initial position and Morrison at third. Bates and Rider likely in the outfield, while new infielders may join to handle ground balls. Ames is expected to field a strong squad and challenge the local sluggers.
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Cedar Falls
Luther
Minian
Ames
White
Morrison
Minton
Bates
Rider
Once Upon a Time There Was a Jolly 4-Some
Amateur golfer Max Marston recalls a rainy morning tale about four players stuck indoors with Scotch. Once the day clears they head to the first tee in search of the missing fourth ball, a humorous scramble amid mislaid shots.
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Marston
Max Marston
Western League Opens 1925 Season in Four Cities
The Western League starts its twenty sixth season with four opening games in Tulsa Des Moines Lincoln and Oklahoma City Tulsa and Wichita celebrate with holidays and parades Wichita hosts Denver Des Moines visits Tulsa Omaha goes to Oklahoma City Lincoln plays St Joseph
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Oklahoma City
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Des Motes
Omaha
St. Joseph
Phelps and Coulter among Hawkeye stars to compete at Drake
Des Moines April 16. Hawkeye athletes prepare for the Drake relay carnival with Capt. Chun Coulter and Narold Phelps from the University of Iowa set to compete. Coulter, noted as a 490 metre hurdles contender and relay team member, aims for a strong showing after Olympic hurdles effort. Phelps, a two time conference cross country champion and 9:32 indoor two mile record holder, hopes to excel in the two or four mile as Drake relays unfold.
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Drake University
Chun Coulter
Dasher
Narold FR
Phelps
University of Iowa
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Jlown Star
Ife
Paavo Nurmi
Hawkers
Coe Track Squad Faces Teacher Dual Meet in Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids April 16 Special Coach George W Bry ant will lead 40 Coe tracksters to Cedar Falls Friday night to meet the State Teachers in a two day dual meet on the field and track. The Kohawks and Tutors show near parity in recent home meets promising a hot contest with edge for Coe in sprints discus and shot put while Tutors may win in jumps javelin pole vault and distance runs. Leo Loftus is a top Kohawk to watch for the century and half, with event assignments to be decided Saturday.
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White
Cart
Gillespie
Coe
Leo Loftus
Amies Coaches Name Entries For Kansas Relays
Ames, Ia April 16 Special Coaches Metcalf and Witaman decided on the Cyclone trackmen for the Kansas relays and the Simpson dual meet. Conger Crawford Meeker and Burnison accompany Willaman to Lawrence. Medley vs two mile undecided until meet day. Texas leads medley competition. Reese anchors a top mile. In the two mile Michigan and its fast milers challenge. Metcalf expects strong showings in half mile high jump and dashes at Simpson.
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Cyclone
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Larence
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Meeker
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Lawrence
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Texas University
Reese
Michigan
Reinke
Freyberg
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Methodists
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Town
Mercer
McCoy
Boxing Notes From Coast and Midwest Highlights
Earl Sande released from Rancocas stable as Eddie Jae eyes July fight with Ace Hudkins. Bud Taylor trains for Monday bout with Midget Smith in East Chicago. Tommy OBrien defeats Pat Moran in a 12 round decision in New Orleans after early warnings for holding. Jack Dempsey heads to New York for Europe tour with Estelle Taylor and Jack McDermott. Joe Benjamin suspended by California boxing commission after recent loss to Ace Hudkins.
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Earl Sande
Rancocas
Harry F. Sinclair
Rockford
Chicago
Tommy O'Brien
Milwaukee
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Obrien
Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Europe
Estelle Taylor
Jack McDermott
Joe Benjamin
California
California Boxing Commission
Benjamin
Ace Itudkins
Nebraska
Cedar Rapids Volley Team Wins Match Here
Cedar Rapids volleyball team, the state champions, edged the visiting Altha in a tight three game set 14-16 15-12 13-15 to force a decisive final game. The Cedar Rapids visitors split with Waterloo seconds, taking two of three games 7-15 15-12 11-15.
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Cedar Rapids Volley
Cedar Rapids
aAltha
St Ansgar High Track Team Dims Toward Season
St Ansgar High School track squad trains for the coming season under coach Robert Matt. Captain Lloyd Kuehl leads a capable group as several meets are scheduled. The team aims for a strong season with promising prospects.
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ST. Ansgar High
St. Amsgar
April Ley
Trac
Robert Matt
Lloyd Kuehl
Joint Base Slickens Baseball Players Muscles Quick
An advertisement touts Joint Base as a fast acting liniment for sore muscles used by athletes. It claims two minutes of rubbing relaxes joints and muscles, aiding players in limbering up and speeding recovery, with retailers Wangler Bros Co and Robert Drug Co promoting the product.
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