Many Practice Games Stir Hawks Momentum in May Push
Parkersburg criticism greets Hawks manager Metus Dixon as rookie pitchers train for a busy spring. A steady slate of practice games aims to polish arms and assess rookies while Sioux City conquers a hawk lineup 14 to 8 in Cedar Rapids weather.
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Hawks Triumph As Dodez Earns Final Swing
In a feature filled Western League standings update, Omaha J. Allington’s Hawks win as Des Moines falls. injuries mount with several players sidelined by dirt and ankle sprains. Replacements from St Louis and Nashville are expected, with Ostranders due soon from Tennessee. Box score notes and field conditions highlighted as teams prepare for Sioux City and remaining games.
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Permanent greens at Sunnyside Opened Today
Sunnyside golf course opened permanent greens for play today after a wait. Golfers anticipated the announcement by Bill Bathie and the warmer weather encouraged players to take to the links with Wil Mock noted among those expected to join.
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Firpo Declines Ring Return Plans Amid Proposals
Buenos Aires April 23. Luis Firpo said he is not interested in any newspaper proposals from Tex Rickard and refused to listen to Juan Homa about re entering the ring. Milne hopes to act in films but the American Film company requires him to announce a boxing return. The current heavyweight champion is selling American automobiles as an agent in Buenos Aires.
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Iowa ball team faces Minnesota and Illinois in upcoming games
Iowa City April 23 The University of Iowa baseball squad leads the Western Conference after two clean wins and prepares for tough tests against Minnesota Saturday and Illinois Monday. Coach Sam Barry's team, after a 8 to 4 win over Purdue, shows power and improved defense though consistency remains unproven.
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Inside Golf Lessons From a 51-Champions Maker
Chester G Horton outlines a golf swing drill taught by a renowned coach famed for coaching 51 champions. He explains body rotation timing, the down swing mass transfer, and the gradual “shave” of power to avoid jerky pushes. Emphasizes keeping the head still and dragging the club through with smooth, coordinated motion.
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Cleveland Boxing Show Tonight Headlines Local Spotlight
Cleveland on April 23 hosts its first pro boxing event in three years. Flyweight champion Pancho Villa faces Ed Die McKenna in the headliner. Sailor Friedman meets Alex Hart in the semifinal and Mary Gordon battles Al Ziemer in the 10 round bout, all to decisions.
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British Papers Regret Tilden Quitting Tennis
London responds to William Tilden withdrawal from Davis Cup and Olympic play as lawn tennis circles split. The Westminster Gazette criticizes the USTA decision as overreaching for excluding a great talent, while Snorting Life notes concerns about amateurs writing with newspaper ties. In Sydney, the Australian Lawn Tennis Association secretary says Australia’s Cup chances are improved by Tilden’s absence.
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Hagen Will Practice Long To Regain Open Golf Title
Walter C. Hagen, former Open champion of the United States and Europe, plans over a month of practice at Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham Michigan ahead of the Open Championship on June 5 and 6. He has reserved a room for the entire March month in preparation.
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Local boxing notes from Des Moines and surrounding towns
Ted Blatt of Minneapolis meets Johnny Harris in a 10 round Des Moines bout while Riverside area boxing buzz centers on Moline signings including J Grassbrenner of St Joseph Western league. Waterloo claims oldest ball, Knipp and Strong to headline outdoor May events with Joe Knipp slated for Cedar Rapids return bout against Harry Yahn.
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Four Relay Marks Broken in Last 2 Years at Drake U
Des Moines April 23 An item from The Athletic Journal notes recent American collegiate records in five standard relay events over the last two years. Drake meets produced four new Drake Relay marks while Penn Relays yielded another.
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Yanks Raise 132d Flag as Home Season Opens
The 1923 American League pennant will be raised over Yankee Stadium today as the champions open the home season with the Boston Red Sox. Rogers Hornsby added two homers in a Cardinal-Pittsburgh game won by the Pirates 10 to 7. Ruth had the Red Sox’s only hitless game in the champion lineup.
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