Major Baseball Opens 1923 Season Across Nation
Opening day ceremonies mark major league start as New York Giants and Boston host teams in grand celebrations. Giants face Braves in Boston while Pirates and Reds aim for early lead as Cubs dedicate new park and Yankee Stadium looms. Weather favors openings in New York Chicago Cincinnati Boston with anticipated strong attendance across cities.
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Dubuque Builds Walton League Chapter
In Dubuque Iowa an informal meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on a Friday night gathered to organize a local chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. Enthusiasm ran high as league principles were read. A second meeting on April 23 was set to elect temporary officers and invite 40 to 70 interested residents to sign the charter and apply for membership.
Last Night's Fights Across Cities Report
Boxing results from Pittsburgh to Brooklyn list several bouts. Immy Jones won in three rounds over Eddis hevlin in Boston while Frankie Genaro beat Fan bey Wolrast in Philadelphia. Other notes include Billy Wells over Jock Malone in St Paul and Leo Patterson disqualified in New Orleans after 8 rounds.
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Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy Shows Prudence Parody
A taxi cab clipping reviews a comic strip by J P McEvoy noting playful prohibition acronyms and whimsical disarray. The scene lampoons manners while hinting at a sharper satire on proprieties through playful letter sequences and an unfinished joke about recovering a nose and ears.
Laws of Golf Quiz Answers From Innis Brown Column
An excerpt discusses golf rule questions. It confirms a local rule allowing lifting and dropping a ball behind a road hazard with no penalty, clarifies that medal play is by pairs but four ball matches can be used if allowed, explains foursomes formats, and notes that a swing missing the ball with club head breaking still counts as a stroke. Readers are invited to send questions to Innis Brown.
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A Tip for the Round By James Braid
James Braid explains his long driving comes from powerful wrists used at impact. He warns players not to lift the club and hold the wrists rigid, but to let the club head go first and begin turning the wrists immediately after impact.
Baseball rules and umpire decisions explained
A reader asks about third strikes and batter swings. The piece notes umpires judge unreachable rules, discusses forced base on balls after pitches, and explains how major league officers are elected by club owners.
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Kansas Quintets Dominate 1923 Cage Honors
Kansas City area teams capture major titles including national high school and intercollegiate honors. Kansas City Kan. High School won the Interscholastic Championship in Chicago on April 7. Westport High claimed Missouri high school title. Kansas University marked the Missouri Valley Conference crown with a 16–0 record.
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Promising Stars Included in Local Ball Camp
Waterlooo Janks manager Bert Weeden reports mixed results as players practice in mild conditions. Scouts note slugger Muggs Brown of Rockford and infielder Ebert Jordan show strong bat and glove potential while others struggle with consistency during preseason workouts at the field.
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Pirates Defeat Presbyterian Team For City Amateur Title
The Pirates beat the First Presbyterian quintet 22 to 20 last night at East Hicksy. The rough fast game saw a tied score with 30 seconds left when Hostetler drew a foul to win for the Pirates. The Pirates claim the city amateur championship though they have not faced the MC A quintet.
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Women bowlers chase national record in St Louis
In the national women’s bowling tournament in St Louis on April 17, teams wrestle to surpass the 2 513 pins five-woman mark set at Toledo last year. The best five-woman score so far is 2 121 pins, far short of the Toledo record, with the Badger team from Oshkosh taking the early lead.
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Championship bout set for Tack Bempsey and Tommy Gibbons in Shelby
Titan Aslrno io announces formal contract signed for a championship bout between Tack Bempsey and Tommy Gibbons of St Paul to take place in Shelby next July. Gibson's manager confirms the matchup as assured. New York info notes Shawkey, the Yankees' most senior player by service, will pitch to Morrow in the new Yankee Stadium per Manager Hugsing.
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Baptist Five to Play State Amateur Title Game
Walnut Street Baptist basketball team hosted a banquet announcing a probable April 23 game against Central Christian church team of Des Moines for the state amateur title and a possible rematch in Des Moines. About 125 guests attended with speeches, musical numbers, and presentations celebrating the champions.
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Ottumwa Team Filter Hopes for Early Spring Baseball Return
Ottumwa, Ta. April 17 Candi dates for the Ottumwa team began arriving Sunday and most had arrived by last night. Buck Corcoran star shortstop stepped off the Pullman from St Louis and brought trunks to headquarters. McAllister and Overton arrived, with Navin arranging for Jane Gaugler a Detroit pitcher on option. Manager Mattick reviews arrivals as weather may bring practice to West End park midweek.
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23 West High Students to Receive Medals for Shooting
Twenty three West High School boys and girls earned medals for proficiency in the Winchester Junior Rifle Corps matches held in March. Six of the winners are girls, the largest tally for any state high school, with Council Plans second at 26 medalists. Medals total fifty eight across Town. Names listed include Leo Ferris John Overs Walter Hal brings Charles Harvey Paul Ebrig Paul Suffern Harold Siebert Ben Richardson Everett Makinster Ralph Edwards Jessica B Jane Margery Cody Robert Stevenso Anne Fary Gertrude Cotby Margaret Fisher, and more.
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Everett Scott Set to Line Up for Yankees Tomorrow
New York officials said Everett Scott will be able to play tomorrow in the opening game of the American League season with the Boston Reds. Scott, holder of baseball's endurance record with 86 consecutive games, remains determined to reach the 1,000-game mark despite an injured ankle.
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Nine U. S. Golfers Sail for England to defend title
Nine members of the American Welker cup team sail on the Mauretania to Britain to compete individually in the British amateur championship at Deal starting May 7 and then as a team at St. Andrews to defend the Walker Trophy. Chick Evans withdraws. Jack Neville or Guy Standifer will replace him aboard. The party includes Yale’s Jess Sweetzer and national amateur holder Francis Ouimet among others.
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Tutors' Home Meet Sparks Dark Horse Prospects
Cedar Falls April 16. New men Sherman and Shiltinglaw show talent under Coach Bender. Strong sprint competition hones short distance speed as Drake carnival tryouts near. Bender presses the team hard, aiming to uncover standout performers for the relay and dashes.
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East Second Team Honored at Thursday Banquet
East Highs second basketball team will be guests of honor at a Thursday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs A J Artus at 318 South Turclay street. About 36 guests including first and third teams will attend. Capt Artus leads a program featuring music and speeches by students and staff such as Supt C W Kline Principal F J Miller and Coach Louis Aresensky.
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Tryouts for East High Relay Teams Today
East High conducts final relay team tryouts at Teacher's College track in Cel lar Falls for Des Moines meet on April 27 28. About 30 aspirants compete in the 220 yard dash to select four runners. Drake University meet entries due this Thursday. Coach Louis Teresenky expects strong showing from veterans and reserve material. Greenley won the mile while Raymond led the half mile in prelims last Friday. Staley and Young are among notable competitors.
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Runners Kept Close in Early Track Standings
Tied for second place in the longer race, Sansone the freshman was second in the half mile. It is likely these men will compete in invitational college and dual meets where runners are entered.
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First Presbyterian Basketball Players Honored at Dinner
Members of the First Presbyterian basketball squad were entertained at a dinner after their game at East High gym. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Gould hosted at 216 Premont Street. A season report showed 33 games with 27 wins and 626 points for and 58 against. Haymond led with 239 points. Percy Field praised the team as retiring captain and welcomed new captain Russell Peterson.
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George Sisler May Return to Browns After Successful Operation
St Louis Browns star first baseman George Sisler may soon return to the lineup after a sinus operation performed last Saturday. The operation, announced today from St. Louis, followed his illness and is expected to restore him to action in the American League club’s uniform.
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