Drake Relays Show Grinnell Dominance At Drake Meet
Grinnell college and Crawfordsville high school led the tenth annual Drake relay meet in Des Moines. Wass of Grinnell upset top sprinters from Michigan, Kansas, Notre Dame and Dubuque. Crawfordsville and Cedar Rapids squads swept several events, with meet records and strong showings amid a prewar attendance.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
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Stadium
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Middlewest
Johnson
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Haddock
Kansas
Hayes
Notre Dame
Butler
Dubuque
Scattel and Bleck
Missouri Valley
Crawfordsvile
Ceder Rapids
Bobby Thompson
Sol Butler
Negreath
Jeté
Dubuque College
Hass
Flayes
Tobnson
Carroll
Illinois
Colby
Iowa
Mile College
Rein
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Back
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Nicholson
Coe
Holt
Loftus
Trowbridge
Fentress
Hamline
Jones
Hudson
Burns
Alwin
Parsons
Stever
Covert
Allen
Gallaher
Craffordsville
Dinwiddie
VeGrath
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Patterson
Yrasen City
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H. Crawford
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Crane
Dutbenburger
Hist
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Iansun
Gunchole
Kent
Nubaque Samin
Baier
Baseball in War Era Bucks Privates of the Field
ED HUGHES surveys how World War I reshaped baseball. He ponders how service, injuries, and patriotism affect star salaries, team lineups, management styles, and fan loyalty as the sport negotiates postwar reconstruction and returns to normal.
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Galfer
Seattle
United States
Sam
Shirards
Pood
McGraw
Napoleon
White Sox
Cubs
Giants
Ted W
McAraw “Tabage
Red Sox
Connie Mack
Mackmen
Mr. Fan
ED Hughes
Target Tips and Hunting Helps By Our Arms and Ammunition Expert
A reader asks about higher velocity rifle loads from new military powders and if factory ammunition can meet expectations without hand loading. The editor notes shortages and stocking delays but expects limited gains this year. Questions on using shotgun buckshot in rifles and risks to rifling from 22 caliber shot cartridges are discussed with safety cautions.
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Ths
Popilar
Topeka
Kan
R. H.W. Parker
Ajeh
Baseball notes and shooting queries in late 19th era press
Letters discuss life barrels for lead removal and safe use of .22 cartridges, NRA state leagues, telescope sights on target pistols, and practical pistol handling. Other items mention Diamond Glints on Mal on e and team plans for Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals promoting youth access to games through Knot Hole Gang programs.
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la Crosse
Wis
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinal Park
Boyle Calls His Regina Recruits to Cedar Rapids
Frank Boyle former Marshalltown Central association manager now helming Regina in the Canadian League has summoned signed players for the coming season to Cedar Rapids for April 22. The trip replaces Waterloo conditioning plans and pre season games, with Cedar Rapids hosting Boyle’s squad for early action. The roster includes Manuel Sueto and several familiar CA names among outfielders Daryon and Moore and others, with reports from Cuba and Italy referenced in the broader baseball notes.
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Frank Boyle
Marshalltown
Regina
Cedar Rapids
Doyle
Waterloo
Borle
Boyle
C. A
Manuel Sueto
Cincinnati Reds
Sixto Urquiza
Havana
Senor Urquiza
Fuhrman and Treaner
North
Citehers
Sullivan
Lambertson
Cueto
Warnouga
Reds
Walt Clemens
King
Prince
Sher Batemms Durkin
Marshalline
Melnenny
Wunick
Town State Cal
Sacker
Will Lege
University of Chicago
Navy
Nalway
Lee Faira
Plagge
Ames
Childs
Daryon
Moore
Rotaryans Bowl Good Scores in Internationals
The Waterloo Rotary bowling team placed well at the international history bowling tournament held Saturday at Whiteside A Hers. They totaled 2544 pins with Langfeldt’s 237 and Dodd’s 220 leading. other top scores included Hartman 198 Shoemaker 173 and Betl 164. The five top averages were Langfeldt 200 Dodd 178 Hartman 1747 Bell 'Shoemaker 143. The event drew bowlers nationwide with results wired to Cleveland and prize winners to be announced.
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Cleveland
Rotary
Shoemaker Veol
Hartman
Todd
BS Bell
Lansfeldt
Dodd
Bell
Jali
Shoemaker
Langfeldt
Haswell
Boxing Championships Set for April 26 in Paris
The American army boxing championships are planned for April 26 in Paris. A notable recurring feature is the "For Sale Act" highlighted as a silent but effective salesman in the Courier.
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Courier
Benny Kauf Out After Batting Honors Again
New York report notes Benny Kauff announces candidacy for National League batting title. He recalls missing last season due to army service after hitting 390, says he aims for .350 this year and to lead the league, despite three prior unsuccessful attempts.
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New York
Benny Kauff
National League
Benny
Giants
Walker to Box Burke at Rock Island May Show
Rock Island, April 41 One of the best cards in years is set for May 1 headlined by Hugh Walker of Kansas City and Jack Burk a sensational heavy weight from Camp Funston They fought 12 rounds in Des Moines the other night with a 26 minute draw ringside critics called the bout a draw An unusually strong semi windup features Kid Ferdie and Young Sam Tangfore in Boston
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Fisthc
Hugh Walker
Kansas City
Jack Burk
Funston
Des Moines
Kid Ferdie
Chicasso
Sam Tangfore
Boston
Electric lights extend coop hens' laying hours at Purdue
Purdue University experiments in Lafayette show electric lighting raises egg production. Two pens of 35 white Leghorns started Nov 1, with lighted birds producing 446 eggs in November versus 356 in the dark pen, and 598 versus 490 in December. Net profit rose despite $1.80 monthly electricity, and results appeared breed dependent.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
A. Philips
Program All Set for Allies Meet Near Paris
New York reports the interallied games program to be held mid June near Paris with 20 track and field events plus swimming shooting boxing wrestling and towing for various weights. Teams from England America Italy France Belgium and other allied nations are training. Pershing Stadium in Joinville will host events with capacity for 26 000 spectators and special trophies donated by kings and presidents.
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Paris
George Fisher
Y. M.C.A
Walt C. Johnson
Elwood 8. Brown
A. BE. I
YM. OC. A
Europe
Anny
United States
France
Pershing Stadium
Triple Kentucky Jockey Club events promise up to 100000
The Kentucky Jockey Club plans a three race sequence with 10000 added at Lexington, 35000 at the Kentucky Derby, and 25000 at Latonia plus extra premiums totaling up to 100000 for a horse winning multiple races. Harry Sallee is to be treated in Cincinnati for strained back muscles as he recovers northward.
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Kentucky Jockey Club
Mal, Winn
Lexington
Kentucky
Harry Sallee
Cincinnati
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Dante Alighier
Barbour
Benny Kauf
Walker
Box Burke
Willie Mitchell
Slim Love
Detroit
Golding
Love
Memphis
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