Buck Freeman Leads Hawks Early Camp Report
Buck Freeman of the Ozark region shows strong form as the Hawks begin spring workouts. Veterans, new recruits, and local hopefuls arrive by rail and road to train under Field Marshal Dixon. Joe McDermott aids in conditioning as Buck Freeman rebuilds his pitching with Elmer Jacobs, aiming for roster spots and a fast transition to game readiness.
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Harry McCammond
Rockford
Yeints
Dixon
Firker Meyers
LeRoy
Minn
K. E. Gilbert
Urbena
I L. Jothomson
Buck ‘Freeman
Bixby
T. A. Spurbeck
Marion
John Ruefing
Nokomis
Tony
Beninato
Omaha
Neb
G. Bowers
Sear Waterloo
Joe McDermott
Buck Freeman
Ozark
Sioux Falls
Thriout
Elmer Jacobs
Slinger
Chicago Cubs
Hawks
Buck
Freeman
St. Louis
Bob Quinn
Boston
Tulsa
Okla
Frank Boyle
Sidx Falls
Tri-State
Danville
Correctionville
Kelsey Indians
Archie
Ben
Pat
Kettenbeil
Wuwaukee
Ollie Finkler
Chicago
Kettenteil
Unclear sports and local notes from scattered text
Fragmentary items describe baseball camp chatter, players and drills, a Pittsburgh remark on knife use, a judge's quip on aquor, and Waterloo housing notes. multiple garbled phrases reflect a noisy page with scattered sport and civic lines.
Veterans Weigh Choices In Valley League Roster Shuffle
The Valley league clubs face tough decisions on Dixon and his veteran players as Cedar Rapids worries over roster balance. Waterloo may keep six veterans and seven rookies plus a manager, while others add four catchers and several veteran pitchers including Spurbeck Malmgren Kettenbeg Freeman. Four veterans must be cut, a pruning task the manager aims to handle without exposing weak spots.
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Dixon
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Spurbeck
Malmgren
Kettenbeig
Freeman
Stuart Clarke
Spot Grant
Joe McDermott
Pete Groft
Harry Rigsby
Ollie Finkler
McDemnott
Ray Fansher
Tutor Baseball Nine Meets Ames Team On Wednesday Thursday
Cedar Falls April 21 Special Coach Minton led a light practice with some hitting as Tutor prepares to change their lineup for a two game set with Iowa State College in Ames on Wednesday and Thursday Wilson and Webb are likely to start pitching with Talfersen providing speed in reserve Watlera to stay catcher.
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AMES
Cedar Falls
Minton
Iowa State College
Wilson
Webb
al Tho Talfersen
Watlera
East West Relays Set for Drake Carnival
East and West High track teams prepare for Drake university relay meet at Des Moines with 440 yard and half mile events. East High may field Jenkins Fowler Evans Harris Matthews Davis, while West High lists Graser Holgate Switzer Heyer. Final rounds follow morning prelims with May Cedar Valley meet in sight.
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East and
West High
Drake University
Des Moines
Base High
Fogal
East
John Heldt
Orange and Black School
Jenkins
Fowler
Evans
Harris
Drashman
Matthews
Davis
West
Sarff
Drake
Graser
Holgate
Switzer
Heyer
Altho
Cedar Valley
Waverly
Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday
American League shows Chicago 11 over St. Louis 10 while Cleveland and Detroit tied 4 to 4 in 15 innings. Other pairs include Boston by New York, Washington by Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 7 St Louis 2. Western and minor leagues report varied results with Des Moines 15 Oklahoma City 10 and Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 2.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Fittsburgh
Cincinnati
New -York
Brooklyn
American Association
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Columbus
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Milwaukee
Indianapolis
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Des Moines
Oklahoma City
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Lincoln
St. Joseph
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Tulsa
Omaha
Cleland
Wis
Sereeeerer
Cincinnact
Philedeshat
Pittsburgh
Bea Amer Association
Pet
St. Paul Mina
Louisville - Sheen
Iehita
Drake golfers defeat Fowa in opener 10 to 1
James McAlvin of Waterloo, from the University of Iowa team, played well in Towa ga’s first match of the season yesterday as Drake won 10 to 1. McAlvin won his singles, but he and Vernon were upset in the doubles as Drake took a 6 to 4 doubles victory. A cold wind hampered all shots.
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James McAlvin
Waterloo
University of Towaga
Towa
Drake
McAlvin
Vernon
Lowa
Waterloo pennant hopes and league chatter echo in letters
Letters to the Courier from Hawkeye and Moline Dispatch discuss Waterloo’s pennant chase, a recommended pitcher, and prior player allegations. Pat Patten notes Decatur Review mentions Judge Rigsby’s offer to Waterloo. Ottumwa faces league reprimand over unofficial practice as Foard and Fairchild shine. Cedar Rapids recalls a past crowd and contemplates a trophy for opening day crowds.
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Pat Patten
The
Moline Dispatch
Howard Allard
Decatur Review
Judge Rigsby
Waterloo
Pat
Rigsby
Ottumwa
Harry Foard
Lee Fairchild
Cedar Rapids
Western
Texas
Southern
Leading Major Hitters Move Through Minor Leagues
San Antonio in the Texas league signs rookie Reyes while Dixon and Dixon’s brother Prank are discussed for outfield depth. Ceda Rapids trial briefed. Rock Island defers promotion due to excess outfielders. Keyes and Lindner on pitching, with injuries to Hawks prospects and East Coast trials noted.
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Manley Keyes
Rock
Highlow
Bing
San Antonio
Cletus Dixon
Prank
Peru
Frank
Cedar Rapids
Peter Gray
Rock Island
Reyes
Dixon
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Homeruas Thaetneercyte Vsath Hornsby
Readable fragments show a sports score or matchup involving Homeruas and Hornsby. Burns and Indias appear as names but the exact events, teams, dates, or outcomes are unclear from the OCR.
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Thaetneercyte Vsath
Interos Hornsby
Mardinals Burns
Indias
West High Opens Spring Drills for Football and Basketball
West High began its two week spring training with football candidates limited to 24 players and basketball group of 12 under Captain-elect Joe Sansone. Johnny Miller and Charles Hetts lead the football program while Ralph Sarff oversees overall optimism for next season remains guarded.
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West High
Joe Sansone
Ralph Sarff
Tutor Relay Teams Drive for Drake U Meet
Cedar Falls April 21. Tutor tracksters take a day off to rest before the Drake relays. Coach Bender will focus on baton passing and relay strategy this week. Likely lineups include Leighton Woodcock Roeder Orr in the half mile relay and Churchill Kislinger Pollock Roeder in the mile relay.
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Cedar Falls
Bender
Leighton
Woodcock
Roeder
Orr
Churchill, Kissinger
Pollock
Local coaches plan to attend Des Moines banquet
Teal high school coaches Ralph Sartf and John Heidt will attend a coaches banquet sponsored by the Greater Des Moines committee at the Iowa Capitol Friday night. Speakers include Gov. John Hammill, Harvey Ingham, Drake University President TD. W. Morehouse, Michigan athletics director Fielding H. Yost, and Western Conference commissioner John L. Griffith.
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Teal
Ralph Sartf
John Heidt
Greater
Elbow Position in Flat and Upright Swings
The article discusses elbow placement in golf strokes noting elbow tightness near the body at the top of the back swing and the armpit opening more in the upright swing. It emphasizes keeping elbows pointed downward from the top of the swing to impact and finish. It also mentions Willie Ogg and New England professional status.
Omens and Charms of Ball Players
Three more superstitions common to ball players are described. The piece notes that players believe in charms for morale and confidence, which they feel contribute to success. It cites Wilbur Gooper of the Chicago Cubs and includes commentary by Audy Hee.
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Wilbur Gooper
Chicago Cubs
Bengh
Pitehers Bok
Pitehes
Audy Hee
Gianta
Nurmi Ritola and Plant Leave for California
Paavo Nurmi the Finn Hugo Quist manager and Willie Plant accompanied by Willie Ritola depart Chicago for California to compete in Pacific Athletic Association events. Nurmi races 2000 meters on May 2 Ritola runs 2000 meters Plant walks 250 meters and Nurmi Ritola duel in a two mile race on May 3.
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Chicago
Paavo Nurmi
Hugo Quist
Willie Plant
California
Willie Ritola
Pacific Athletic Association
Nurmi
Ritola
Plant
Novak to Take Parkersburg High Post in June
Vay Cedar Rapids Iowa April 24 Leo Novak athletic director of Washington high school announced he accepted a similar position with Parkersburg high school West Virginia He will leave at end of term and depart for Parkersburg late in June Novak resigned his post at Washington in 1917 and has since held the position here
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Hert
Urbana
Danville Leetepring
Andy Melacun
Stdin Econt
Tert
Dan Lindner
GABR
Teowith
Jmu
Wis
Aioares
Mekan
Bert
Wilson
New York
Hawks
Fedale
Esidas
Tit
Ollie Finkter
Ine Wiebermatt
Finkter
Cedar Rapids
Mebermatt
Leo Novak
Washington High School
Parkersburg, W.a
Parkersburge
Novak
Slay Munn bout terms teased as promoter Fitzsimmons reports
Chicago promoter Fitzsimmons telegraphs Strangler Lewis and Wayne Munn about terms for a Slay vs Munn match following Munn's recent defeat. Fitzsimmons claims the gate will not be cut andholds firm on terms. Other notes include Slattery stopping McGoowan in Buffalo and Derby favorite Johnson’s owner comments.
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Freya Fitzsimmons
Michigan City
Ind
Strangler Lewis
Wayne Munn
Munn
Fitzsimmons
Buffalo
Jimmy Slattery
Billy McGoowan
Atlanta
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Frederick Johnson
Montreal
Leo Roy
British Empire
WRA
Bobby Garcia
Taylor
Terre Haute
Midget Smith
New York
Freankie Callahan
Columbus
Mickey O
al Gorten
Philadelphia
Tommy Noble
England
Lancaster
Len Brenner
Genny Schwartz
Baltimore
Tohnny Hayes
Philaelphia
Blarty
Ritchie
Trace Peorie
Mississippi Valley Powerboat Association
White Lake
Mich
the Associaan
Sarff Will Return as West High Coach Next Season
Ralph Sarff, athletic director at West High, signed to return to the Old Rose and Black Institute for next year. Since taking charge in 1921, West High athletics have advanced with a state basketball title last season and a strong 1924 football showing. the outlook for next year is bright across sports. Gooch Surf notes improved sportsmanship and an enviable reputation for fair play at West High.
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West
Charles City
West High
Locust Street
East High
Altho
Orange and Black
Ralph Sarff
Old Rose and Black Institute
Old Rose School
Gooch Surf
Old Rose
Towa
Jimmy Laude May Coach Rockford High Quintet
James Laude former Iowa Hawkeyes captain is being seriously considered for Rockford high school head basketball coach. He captained the Hawkeyes in the 1923 24 season and played on town teams for three years.
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Rockford, Tr
James Lauds
University of Iowa
Rockford High School
Laude
Hawkeye
Boxers and bouts highlighted in Wisconsin and Milwaukee scene
San Diego reports veteran boxer Tom Sharkey had his boxing license revoked last night after a tough lightweight bout featuring Joe Azarella of Milwaukee. The Rockford Oil team was noted alongside Janesville’s Sammy Mandel in a lightweight matchup spanning ten rounds.
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Janesville
Wia
Sammy Mandelt
Rockford
Oil
Joe Azarella
Milwaukee
San Diego
Cal
Tom Sharkey
Mt of the Ring
Torm
Pirates' Victory Forces Giants to Second Place Push
The Associated Press reports the New York Giants moved into the NL lead after Cincinnati faltered, though the Giants faced mass calm due to rainouts and a funeral. Cleveland won its fifth straight as Cobb debuted in the seventh inning. St. Louis beat Chicago 2 1 as Charley Wartnett hit a sixth homer of the season. George Sisler remains focused as Rogers Hornsby and Floristy drive offense.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
Althe
Giants
Brooklyn Clay
Charles Ebbets
Ar. Ebbets
Indians
Cleveland
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Cobb
Holloway
Chicago
St. Louis
Aonors
White Sox
Browns
Cardinals
Cubs
Sotheron
Charley Wartnett
Mocts
George Sisler
Rogers Hornsby
Floristy
Australasian Boxer Lands in America for Fights
Australasian middleweight Jack Dillon arrived in San Francisco aboard the U S Ventura for a San Francisco stay and prospective bouts during the training period. The veteran fighter has a 73 fight record with 48 wins and 25 losses.
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America
San Francisco
Cal
Jack Dillon
Australasia
Les Darcy
U. S. Ventura
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