American invasion of Europe begins with Wills and Hagen
New York April 16. America's invasion of Europe and the British Isles starts as Walter Hagen and Helen Wills depart for foreign shores. The pair lead a strong U S amateur sport effort aiming for a clean sweep of the summer's three major events the Olympic games the Wightman cup and the Davis cup final on the continent.
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American Olympic Team Heads to Amsterdam Games
The United States plans to send 263 athletes to the ninth Olympiad in Amsterdam this July and August led by Helen Wills. Wills aims to retain the Wightman Cup with England as she sails for Europe with Penelope Anderson and others to compete in tennis and golf events including Hagen in the British Open at Sandwick.
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Amsterdam
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Cal
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Mass
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New York
Hagen
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Sandwieh
Archie Compston
Aubrey Boomer
France
Payne Displaced as Pyles Marathon Pacesetter
Tulsa April 1 Pyle led the coast to coast marathon crossing the halfway point with 1,578 miles behind Bristow. Peter Garguzzi of Southampton displaced Andrew Payne for the lead with a 4:27:37 lap from Chandler to Bristow and Payne posted a 266:27:31 elapsed time.
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England
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Spring basketball drills begin at Iowa University
Spring basketball drills started at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on April 16 and will run into late May. Freshman squad members from last season and varsity reserves are expected to participate in the workouts.
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Iowa Swimmer Turbett Withdraws from Iowa Program
Des Moines star free style swimmer George Turbett has canceled his registration, casting doubt on the University of Iowa swimming prospects for next season. Turbett’s decision comes as a setback for Iowa’s upcoming program plans.
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Prankster Hawks Lead Mountain of Baseball News
A garbled 1920s era sports page outlines mixed results and upcoming games across leagues. Mentions Kansas City to Spartanburg in Atlantic league, Rock Island and Denver in Western league, and April matchups at Rock Island with Moline and Quutey. Notes boxing cards in Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown benefit event, plus Wichita hitters and Barney Barsibeltot in Waterlag pitching details. few legible names and dates remain.
Golf Champs Debate Turf Use Before or After Swing
Champion Trick Shot Player JOR Riskwood argues turf should be taken after striking the ball. He asserts taking turf first risks miscue, while lifting turf after the hit neutralizes ball scamming and works from both bad and good lies for consistent results.
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Galler
Bus Sizes Shift as Railroads Warn Caution at Crossings
A fragmentary note warns readers that bus sizes have changed and railroad crossings require extra caution. The message emphasizes heightened attention at crossings and urges vigilance for safety.
Cubs Stock Rises As Nehf Reinforces Rotation
The Cubs regain pitching heft with Art Nehf returning to form after blanking Cincinnati. His veteran left arm, once key to Mel Ott’s pennant teams, boosts a staff that already features Charley Root. Meanwhile Newark Internationals lose manager Barney Johnson to illness as George McBride takes over, aided by ex-big leaguers like McQuillan and Fourier.
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Johnny Layton Wins Eight-Cushion Billiards Crown in New York
Johnny Layton of St. Louis, nicknamed Chief Pushacue, defeated Hoppe 50 to 37 in 46 innings to capture his fourth national three-cushion title. The victory in New York earned Layton 1200 dollars, the diamond medal, 24 percent of gate receipts, and a 250 dollar monthly salary while he holds the crown, with Otto Bristell tying for second.
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Otto Briselt
Philadolphin
Gwynne Announces for County Attorney Post
Johan W. Gwynne, longtime lawyer and former municipal court judge, announced Saturday evening as a Republican candidate for county attorney. He opposes Frank W. Edwards in the June primary. Gwynne, Iowa native, 38, U. of Town alumnus, World War veteran, moved to Waterloo in 1925 to form a law partnership with G. W. Dawson. Other Republican candidates named are J. W. Wilimrk for sheriff and Lyman Church for county treasurer.
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Orin
Mears
Lovejny
Jensen Ade Chwynne
County Atorney
Frank W. Edwards
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Iowa
State University of Town
Waterloo
J. W. Wilimrk
Lyman Church
Hornsby Takes Up Pitching Horseshoes
The piece reports Rogers Hornsby trying horseshoes during spring training after witnessing Co. C. Davis win the national championship in St. Petersburg. Hornsby loses to Bob Smith in the match as Smith dominates with proper turn and form. It lists scoring totals for both players and notes Hornsby’s early missteps with the shoes.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Rogers Hornsby
Rajah
Bob Smith
Hornshy
Smith
Rajan
Hornsby
Wornsby
Rangers Capture Stanley Cup in Fifth Game Upset
New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Maroons 2 to 0 in the fifth game to win the Stanley Cup. The victory marks the Rangers third win in five games in the world series, bringing the trophy to the United States for the second time in 36 years.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Get Alton Smith Cleared for Michigan Opener
Iowa City April 16. Alton Smith of Hazelton, a veteran pitcher and outfielder, is cleared to play for the Iowa baseball team. His return boosts defensive and offensive depth as Iowa opens Western Conference play against Michigan in Ann Arbor Friday. A doubleheader at Urbana May 19 follows a postponed Iowa State game, then a stop at Notre Dame.
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Battling Nelson to Meet Mays in Des Moines Arena
Des Moines set hosts an April 24 boxing card at the coliseum featuring Battling Nelson a Waterloo middleweight who has signed to face Lefty Louie Mays promoter Dave Ficher arranging a three all star 1Q round bout. Nelson previously defeated Joe Rivers Cedar Rapids and lost to Kid Law Son in Des Moines.
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Japanese Baseball Nine Sets Broad U S Schedule
The Kei university team that won Japan’s championship last fall sails for America for a series with top colleges. From San Francisco they will face Illinois Akron Georgetown Harvard Chicago Buffalo Fordham Ohio Texas California Southern California Stanford and more before a Hawaii layover and return to Yokohama in August.
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Hansen and McKenna set for eight round title bout
Haakon Hansen the Norwegian and Jack McKenna of Toronto meet in an eight round middleweight bout tonight. Hansen is listed as a 6 to 5 favorite and ex press expects a quick knockout and a shot at Mickey Walker's title.
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Jack McKenna
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Hansen
Illinois U Boxer Dies After Ring Bout in Chicago
Les Marriner, a University of Illinois heavyweight, sparred with 21 year old Chicago student Fred Bobzin on Saturday. Bobzin later fell ill and died in a hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. A coroner's jury absolved Marriner of blame in the death.
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Sherdel Ends Cuyler’s Record of Safe Hits
Wee Willie Sherdel of the St Louis Cardinals shut out Kiki Cuyler, ending the Cub outfielder’s streak of a hit in every game since the exhibition season started.
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Wee Willie’ Sherdel
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East West High Relays Set For Cedar Falls Saturday
East High and West High squads prepare for the annual Teacher College Relays at Cedar Falls. Coaches Makeever and Sarff expect full teams to compete in events and relays despite cold, wet practice. Indoor work limited outdoor drills until warmer weather returns. An earlier East vs Independence dual was postponed due to conditions.
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