Basketball Not So Strenuous As Most Fang Think
Lawerene Kansas April 24 AP Basketball appears from the sidelines to beg pame that progresses with breathless speed a gruelling contest to wear out quirk Ty even Lue most scttisoned player From the starting whistle to the final guns however it has been found there is as much time for rest as for activity for the team as a whole while for the individual player there is twice as much time for rest as for activity Dr James Naismith inventor of the game who has the detailed studies of Missouri Valley conference basketball games for the last two years has watched both university and high school contests and is convinced basketball is not too strenuous even for high school youths He cites the Kansas Nebraska contest of 1925 as highly strenuous with 69 minutes of play 51 seconds average rest 1 55 There were 13 relaxation periods and 40 activity periods in which play was fast The total team activity during 63 minutes was 34 minutes rest 35 minutes The average activity for an individual player in the 69 minutes was about 30 percent of total time The longest period of activity observed was Bob Mosby a guard for Kansas Drake 1925 two minutes 33 seconds rested 20 seconds then two minutes 15 seconds off Time out for full two minutes The study indicates players are in action for 10 to 12 minutes out of 60 in football similar figures are noted
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James Naismith
Missouri Valley Conference
Naismith
University of Kansas Physical Education Saciity
Stop
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Kansas
Bob Mosbyyo
Mosby
Horse Killed in German Race Fraud Cover Up
Berlin April 24 Excessively heavy betting on an outsider named Strauss in a trotting race at Mariendorf led to exposing one of the rankest swindles on a German track. A valuable race horse was sacrificed to hide the trickery after officials suspected substitution when pari mutuel machines showed Strauss at 27 to 20 and he won by many lengths. The horse claimed to be Strauss was stabbed to the heart and found to be nine while Strauss was six.
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Sigrin
Drake relay final hampered by wet track at Waterloo
Rain-soaked conditions at Des Moines forced the Drake relay meet to run on a slick track. Perry won the class B 440 yard relay final with Roberts Montgomery Zammerwan and Parker, as Waterloo East set a new prelim record but failed to reach top pace. Iowa Falls finished second, LeMars third, Algona fourth. Waterloo West plans to defend class A titles today.
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Parker
Idwa Falls
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Algona
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Waterloo West
High Wilk
Browns rally past White Sox 2 to 1 in series opener
St Louis edges Chicago 2 to 1 as McManus and Lamotte drive in the decisive run in the ninth. Sisler, Lyon, and Collins contribute offense while Lyons and Gaston handle mound duties for the Browns. Referees Thild and Rowland called the game.
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Louis
Avril
Melillo
Mostll
Tacris
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Preas
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Aebe
St. Touts
Sivler
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Sis Tike
Har Collins
Sheeley
Lyon
Schati
Ci McManus
Lamotte
Sisler
Kamin
Collins
McManus
Banatte
Dkargrave
Chicago
St Louis
Bares
Lyons
Gaston
Stoud
Impirs
Impirs Thild
Rowland
Vine
Salt Lake City a haven for hard hitters in baseball history
The article notes Salt Lake City in the Pacific Coast League as a pitchers struggle due to short fences and a lively ball, attracting prolific extra-base hitting. It cites Dick Cox of the Robins praising the home-run environment, with trees near the park stripped of leaves by long balls. Also covered: Washington's 9 4 victory over Philadelphia with Johnson powering a strong attack. Ruth and Koenig homers for the Yankees. Tigers and Indians games. Cubs' rout of Reds. Pirates beat Cardinals on Tremendous Hit by Traynor.
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Salt Lake City
Hollywood
Cal
Utah
Dick Cox
Robins
Portland
Ruth
Koenic
Restan
Koenig
Bill
Seagan
Vonimeck
Traum
Tha Sedean
Stary
Pet
Tigers
Oelwein Legion Boxing Carnival Tuesday at Green Lantern
Oelwein April 4 The American Legion boxing carnival will be at Green Lantern hall in Oelwein Tuesday. Main bout features Harry Yabn Cedar Rapids and Joe Thomas Oelwein in eight two minute rounds. Semiwindning fight Albert Schumack Oelwein versus Johnnie Filton Cedar Rapids in six two minute rounds. Wack Akins Marshalltown versus Jimmie Burlington Cedar Rapids six rounds. Also a four round bout Kee Slagen. Alex Fiddler will referee.
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Oelwein
American Legion
Green’ Lantern Hall
Harry Yabn
Cedar Rapids
Joe Thomas
Albert Schumack
Johnnie Filton
Cedar Rapiia
Wack Akins
Marshalltown
Jimmie Burlington
Kee Slagen
Alex Fiddler
Railroad Bowling Team Wins Commercial League Championship
Milnois General bowling team won the Commercial Bowling League title at Witerlon alleys this year. The railroad quint took both halves of the split season with 22 wins and only five losses in the second half, which ends this week. Standings for the second half follow.
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Milnois General
Witerlon
Quint
Giants Beat Robins 6-3 For Seventh Straight Win
Brooklyn hosts New York in a ballgame where the Giants toppled the Robins 6-3 for their seventh straight victory. Grimes started, Greanfield pitched four scoreless innings in relief, and Ring, Greenfield, Hartley, Grimes, and Hargreaves contributed on offense and defense in a tight matchup.
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Greanfield
New York
Ring
Creenfield
Hartley
Hargreaves
Channel Swim 10 Attracts International Experts
London April 24 The upcoming Channel swim draws a small but sharp field from America France and Egypt with women drawing the main interest. Gertrude Ederle and Lillian Cannon plan to train at Cape Gris Nez while Madame Lion represents France. Helru the Egyptian favorite vows a strong challenge and a dark horse may emerge for the women’s honor through a decisive test of nerve and sinew.
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Europe
America
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Egypt
Gertrude Ederle
Lillian Canhon
Eo Lo Cape Gris Nez
Helen ’ Wainwright
Madame Lion
Byear
Helru
Fegypt
Cedar Falls Newsman George H Twaddle Details
George H. Twaddle, Cedar Falls resident, serves as representative for the Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter. Contact offices at 111 West Fourth Street, Cedar Falls, with business hours 9 to 10 a.m and 1 to 2 p.m.
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George H. Twaddle
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter
West Pourth Ateeel
Viking Pump Co Annual Sessions to Be Monday
Gedar Falls April 23 annual meeting of the Viking Pump company stockholders will be held Monday afternoon at the executive offices in the factory on State street. Reports for the last year show over $750000 in business and orders on file for this year are satisfactory. Nielsen of Askov Minn heavy stockholder is here for the session. He has not missed an annual meeting since organization.
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Viking Pump Company
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Askov
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Viking Pump
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B. J. Cable
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N. Burr
H. J. Faust
Cedar Walls
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Fort Dodge
Faust
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Tie
Pomeroy
Fonda
Iowa Missionary Society
The
Christian Church
Des~e Muines
First Baptist
W. C. Deer
George FP. Barsatou
Methodist Church
Ermil B. Frye
Ladies' Aid Social Meeting Lettered in La Porte City
In Waterloo Evening Courier notes Rev. S. Smick recovering from major goitre operation at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn. Attendees at Ladies' Aid gathering at Grace township home hear update on pastor’s condition. Camp Fire Girls report chicken supper and outings. Community Club hosts quilt work and donation planning. Local notices include weekend visitors and health updates.
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Krebs
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Maistett
Mary Knslett
Eli
Miles Swart Pluhn Kruse
Dora Kruse
Nxt
Ona
Ashley
Young's Grave
Pauline Meeker
Waterloo
Cortinne Fultz
Girls’ Glee Club
R. Clark
Merna Cummins
Glenn
Haven
Charles Morgan
Nora Phinney
Watertoo
D. J. Hommel
Charlies Jiummel
Carp Invasion Threatens Iowa Waterways And Wildlife
A historic Iowa note warned that common carp, introduced by the U S fish commission about fifty years earlier, now devastates streams and marshes. The species uproots vegetation, harms fish like sunfish and bass, and drives wildfowl to near extinction while extermination seems unlikely. Local anglers push carp removal by nets. Waterloo Izaak Walton League discusses seining with state game warden W E Albert.
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Izaak Wallan League
W. E. Albert
Ginaie
Oxford Athletics in Decline Stirs National Debate
London April 24 The decline of Oxford athletics draws nationwide attention as Oxford undergrads, blamed for high scholastic standards, autology and effeminacy, debate causes. Cambridge varsities counter that Oxford students prioritize learning over sports and that professor aid boosts Cambridge teams.
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