Hot Battle in a Sight for Second and Third Base
In Waterloo the weekly pre season notes detail a crowded infield race with Dixon shaping a 16 man squad. Freshmen pitchers face pressure to prove they can anchor a strong defense while Kelsey, Grant, Meyers and Rigsby compete for keystone and outfield roles. Dixon aims for a tough schedule culminating in an opening game at Rock Island May 6.
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Waterloo
Ghetus St. Dixon
Dixon
Stuart Clarke
Keystone Station
Gilbert
Red
Breen
Piker Meyers
Ben Kelsey
Spot Grant
Challenger
Eddie Madsen
Dakota
Kelsey
Lo Dundee Rigsby
Harry Rigsby
Arkanasas
Cmn
Rigsby
Joe McDermott
Pete
Meyers
Kueisier
St. Louis
Fansher
Walder
Matteson
Albert Schult
Pat Kelsey
Man ‘Ageria
Parvelle
Nebraska
Anch
Nioe
Nelson
Hardin
Blairstown
Sand Dixon
T. A. Spurbeck
Malmgren
Kettenbeig
Freeman
Marshalltown
Cyclones Defeat Tutor Team 6-1 in rain shortened game
Ames Iowa April 24 The second game of a two game series between State Teachers College and Iowa State College ended 6 1 in favor of Ames after a rain interruption in the sixth inning. Rider led Teachers with two homeruns while Webb Tollefson and Walters worked for Ames Gerry Murphy and Boller for the Teachers. The previous game went to the Teachers 3 0.
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Ames
State Teachers College
Iowa State College
Spedagogs
Mieachers
Webb
Tollefson
Walters
Gerry
Murphy and Boller
Dixon’s Birds Stir Talk Of Hawks Comeback
Readers weigh in on the Hawks as Dixon’s team battles for a fall rebound. Opinions focus on speed, pitching, grit, and a returning star who could spark a pennant push, with praise for a boy named Stuart Clarke and his fielding and how he raised Dick’s grip.
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Dixon
Pitcher's Box
Hawks
Perrs
Stuart Clarke
Finland runners face expense dispute over appearances
A row over expense demands erupts after Drake University and University of Chicago officials claim Finnish runners Nurmi Ritola sought exorbitant fees for track appearances. Nurmi's manager denies talks while AAU officials probe.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Drake University
University of Chicago
Zaavo Nurmi
Wil
Dare
Ie Ritola
Wilson
Hugo Quist
Nurmi
Los Angeles
Quist
Ritola
Wison
New York
Amateur Athlete Union
Frederick W. Rubien
Rubien
West
Des Moines
Chicara
Rublen
A. A. GU
America
Central
A. AU
Headlines from a busy Iowa city page
A mixer of stray notes and jokes from Burlington and Waterloo. Reports include a skull found near the Missouri line claimed as an Indian property probe, two Iowa City students injured in an airplane crash, and a Burlington Bakers demand for higher pay. A wagon of pops spills on Sycamore street and humor at a New Oak dinner. A Waterloo man reports stolen bulbs and Iowa soil jokes about riches, with casual city items and gossip.
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Missouri Line
Iowa City
Waterloo
Iowa
Hawks and managers reshuffle as semi pro seasons loom
The Hawks' Nest pitcher T A Sparkdeck hurled curve balls while former stars falter. Harry White will manage a Mason City semi pro team, having played in the Mino and Texas leagues. Cedar Rapids trains at Peoria with Frank Dennison missing, ex Santa Ana hurler. Fred Schulz strings together fielding feats amid slumps and bruises. Manager Shollenberger leaves Moline to sign a sought pitcher as Flow reins- Pep Young covers. Rock Island and Moline set for weekend clashes as Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Jimmy Valentine, once Elmira and Binghamton, may return under Speas.
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Harry White
Des Mathes
Jos McGinnity
Mason City
White
Mino
Texas
Cedar Rapids
Peoria
Frank Dennison
Santa Ana
Cal
Dennison
Burlington
Bunnies
Shollenberger
Moline
Pep Young
Jimmy
Rockstand
Rock Island
Coatee
Valentine
Elmira
Binchampton
Independence Baseball Team to Drill Sunday
Independence Ta April 24 Special Stephen Holgate manager of the local baseball team announces the first practice will be Sunday afternoon at the fairgrounds diamond. All players urged to attend and try out for the team. Many good players here with little practice could create a strong showing.
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Independence
Stephen Holgate
Fairgrounds
College Baseball Scores Show Wide Screen Scuffles
Cornell and Arizona tied 4 4 in a college baseball clash as Southern California defeated Central Michigan 3 1. Iowa State Teachers suffering a 6 1 loss rounded out the brief scoreboard in a day of mixed results.
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Cornell F
Arizona
University Southern Cantromila
Standings and Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
In the American League Washington defeated New York 2 to 1 while Cleveland erupted for 34 runs against St. Louis 9 and Philadelphia beat Boston 15 to 4. Chicago drew 1, Detroit had N. In the National League New York 8 Boston 4 Chicago 10 Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 10 Brooklyn 8 Cincinnati 7 St Louis 2. American Association Indianapolis 4 St Paul 1 Toledo 16 Kansas City 12 Milwaukee 1 Columbus Minneapolis 6 Louisville 4 Western League Des Moines at Wichita rain Omaha at St Joseph rain Lincoln at Oklahoma City rain Tulsa 9 Denver 8.
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Washington
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
American Association
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
Bilwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Des Moines
Wichita
Omaha
Ehagy
Philadel
ST Cincinnati
St .Aus
Milwaukee
Oklahoma City
Denver
Lincoln
St. Jozeph
Omahaas Ltd
Bonefish in Florida Waters Highlight Summer Angling Fever
Bonefishing remains at its peak in Florida as anglers, swapping tarpon and sailfish for shallow water bonefish weighing three to five pounds, endure long waits in boats over sand shallows awaiting a bite and a fierce dash to deep water. In Cherbourg, Luis Angal Firpo sailed for Buenos Aires to meet Spanish heavyweight Paolina in Balboa, Spain, this September.
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Florida
Cherbourg
France
Luis Angal Firpo
Buenos Aitres
Paolina
Balboa
Spain
Helot and Sarfe Enter Big Contests in Cedar Valley
Entries for the Cedar Valley track meet at Waverly next Saturday May 2 were sent by Coach Ralph Sark and John Heldt. West High and East High each enter 21 athletes with lists of events and names including Jenkins Evans Fowler Anderson Harris Gruhn and others. Eighteen schools compete for the Cedar Valley title with recent records noted and West High aiming to retain the trophy after winning in 1924. officials include R C Williams T M Clevenger and Moore.
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Cedar Valley
Waverly
Ralph Sark
John Heldt
West High
East High
Jenkins
Evans
Fowler
Anderson
Harris Cowell
Whitford
Armstrong
Parker
Collentine
Sansone
Booth
Bachtel
McDermott
Marker
Davis
Markham
Netlick
Mathes
Sherburn
Heickle
Gary
Fow
Harris
sun—Corwell
Collenting
Hachter
Collentinge
Gruhn
Netick
Polevault
Weetlick
Cowell
Lansgone
West
Capt
Graser
Holgate
Heyer
Switzer
McGowan
Junger
Tabor
McGrade
Hull
Misner
Beistle
Jensen
McGarvey
Burton
Pixley
Grange
Templeton
Potter
Sanborn
Benser
Putney
Jones
Hey J Or
Heyir
McGlade
Heistle
Putnsey
Harvey
Relez
Beistie
Cedar
Falls
Charles City
Clarksville
Cresco
Greene
Hampton
Independence
Town Falls
Jesup
Manchester
Nashua
Oalwein
Osage
Shell Rack
Teachers High
Hast High
Hardy
Greens
Graeser
Berison
Marble Rock
Raymond
Leighton
West Victor
Waverly Merchants Club
Sarffmen
Cedar Valley Association
R. C. Williams
Moore
Oelwein
T. M. Clevenger
Map Showang Where Pennants Went In A 154 Game Season
In 1925 the tenth game standings suggest the strongest clubs would win the pennants as in a full 154 game season. The Pirates lead both leagues throughout, then falter in the final weeks. Readers are invited to compare tonight’s standings and forecast outcomes.
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Pennarts
AL Denaree
Giants
Pirates
Gervoy, Burton
Teacher squad leaves for Drake relay meet
In final tryouts Blanchard, a Newman, beat Kissinger and Roeder in the 440 yard dash and earned a place on the Tutor relay squad for Drake. Blanchard replaces Kissinger as six men depart Cedar Falls with Coach Bender for the meet. Pat Addison, former county commissioner and 1888 MLB pitcher, died in Pittsburgh.
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Cedar Falls
Blanchard
Newman
Kissingler
Roeder
Drake
Kissinger
Bender
Pittsburgh
Pat Addison C. Gumbert
Old Rose Basketball Players Entertained at West High
Dr and Mrs J H Butts hosted West High state championship basketball squad at their Lovejoy Avenue home. Guests included Capt Bob Potter Capt-elect Jos Sansone and coach staff. The evening featured cards and a return to the school's colors old rose and black.
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J. H. Butts
West High
Lovejoy Avenue
Dr. Butts
West Highk
Bob Potter
Jos Sansone
Bob Barton
Arza Burgess
Roger Haselman
Paul McGarvey
Don Grange
Keith Sanborn
Gilbert McGowan
Art Misner
Ralph Sarff
C. C. Dunsmoor
Charles Hoffman
Bilk Lum- Ty
Charles Hetts
Johnny Miler
Schogl
Grundy Center Gun Club to Hold Trapshoot April 30
Grundy Center Iowa April 24 Special Grundy Center Gun club will hold a trapshoot Thursday afternoon April 30 the program is 100 birds in six events purses will be divided 25 25 25 25 each event Extra events and doubles are also on the program Fred C Whitney will cashier the shoot
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Grundy, Center
Grundy Center Gun Club
Fred C. Whitney
Little Tutor Trackmen Meet Independence
Independence Iowa April 24 A track meet at the fairgrounds tomorrow at 2 30 p m between Independence High School and Teachers High teams is expected to be close as the teams are evenly matched.
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Independence
Teachers High
Tomorro W
Drake Relays Open With High School Focus and Record Hopes
Des Moines April 24 The Drake relays opened with three major events and a large field of roughly 2 660 athletes from 200 institutions. High school stars dominated the program while college athletes appeared mainly in trial events. Harold Osborne of Illinois eyed a world best high jump as heavy entries prompted many heats in quarter and half mile events.
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Assoniated
Des Moines
Harold Osborne
Ilinois
Beyn
Kaepera
Leading Major Hitters Lighty Goes Fishing
Burr Lichty enjoyed a fine trout fishing day Wednesday with Independence friends Guy Hitchings and Sam Buell near Fountain Creek north of Greeley. They caught a nice mess of trout, Hitchings landing the prize with a about 16 inch Mohan beauty.
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Lighty
Burr Lichty
Independence
Guy Hitchings
Sam Buell
Fountain Creek
Greeley
Hitchings
Mohan
Jonesh
Henline
Phillies
Fournier
Dodgers
Pinel
Reds
Gonzales
Cards
Severeld
Browns
Hale
Bluege
Senators
Wingo
Tigers
Bishop
Thletles
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Aarshalltown
Cedar Falls College
Cuban Giants
Cubas Giants
Clut
Cyclones
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George McManus
Seavice
National
AL AL UL
Wayne
Ric) Munn
el (Strangler) Lewin
Michigan City
Sycamore Street
New Oak
Harry Daugherty
T. A. Sparkdeck
Fred Schulz
Bunny Briet
Fred
AW. K
Helot
Sarfe
Big Souads
Kelly
Cabs
Ore Huber
Henline Phillies
Mokan
Wesee Smith
Wee Cavenay
Tees
Myatt
Remonse
Gordon
PREP
University
Lawrence
Kansas
Flirnt
Jayhawks
Bswtler
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Notrs Dame
Missouri
Charlie Brookins
Dan Kinsey
1- Hingis
Morgan Taylor
Grimes
Curry E. Potter Co
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