Assault on Records Continues in Drake Relay Carnival Today
West Point star Carl Jark of the Army set a world discus mark at 158 feet 8 inches as the Drake Relays enter the second day. Rice Institute sprinter Claude Graery and Notre Dame’s Jack Esier look to challenge the 100 yard dash world record. Bracey and Todian posted fast times in the 100, Missouri and Iowa show strong relay potential, while Ames faces stiff hurdles from Hager and Soults.
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Program Shoot at Waterloo Gun Club Tomorrow
A 160 bird program strapshoot will take place at Waterloo Gun Club on Highway 20 north of Waterloo starting Sunday at 10 am. Eight 20 bird events offered with targets-only shooting. Practice session canceled this afternoon due to funeral services for Mrs. Harry Northey, wife of a club member.
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Highway No. 20
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Chub
La Porte City High Defeats Orange 11 to 1
La Porte City high school baseball team defeated Orange Township 11 to 1 on Friday afternoon. Johannsen pitched brilliantly with 13 strikeouts while allowing three hits. La Porte City surged with eight runs in the fifth inning. Wildhagen lasted for Orange, fanning eight batters.
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la Porta City
Johannsen
la Porte City
Wildhagen
Orange
Marathon runners cover 23 miles today in Missouri jaunt
Rolla, Missouri April 27. Char Ne Pyles plodding pilgrim today continued their trek through Missouri toward Waynesville, 23 miles distant. Pete Gavarzzi, the bearded statistician of Southampton England, held a three hour lead as the car carnival moved from Rolla. Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey battled to close the gap, tying with Caynz2t and Ed Gardner of Seattle for third in yesterday’s Tap.
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Rolla
Different backswing theories from Sol Metzger and Jim Barnes
The article contrasts two British Wake influenced golf backswing methods. Sol Metzger favors a low straight takeaway with a dragged clubhead and a straight left arm. Jim Barnes emphasizes a left shoulder driven pushback while keeping the left arm and wrist firm.
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Sol Metzger
Abe Mitchell
Jim Barnes
Barnes
Long Jim
Chicago boxing bills heat up as 12,000 see debut card
In Chicago on April 27 Honeyboy Finnegan Boston junior lightweight and Maxie Rosenbloom New York light heavyweight won clear decisions. Finnegan defeated Eddie Anderson in 19 rounds while Rosenbloom beat Charley Berlanger in 10. A 10 round draw faced Tommy Freeman and Andy Ividio. Haakon Hanson beat Vincent Porgiane in 16 rounds and Oscar Battista defeated Tom Jones in four. The show drew 12,900 fans paying about $40,000.
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U.P
Honeyboy Finnegan
Boston J
Maxie Rosenbloom
New York
Paddy Horton
Finnegan
Eddie Anderson
Rosenbloom
Middle West
Charley Be
Oscar Battista
Tom Jones
Fresno teen breaks world high jump record at West Coast meet
Fresno, April 27. Walter Marty, local student, clears six feet four and one eighth inches to topple the 17 year old world interscholastic high jump mark set by W M Oler of Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1912. Carol Maga of Fresno leads in the 100 yard dash with a 4.5 second clocking, surpassing Frank Wykoff's California interscholastic standard.
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Workl
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Marty
W. M. Oler
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Marss
Frank Wykoff
California
Carol Maga
Fights Last Night Report From Major Cities Carded
Chicago Max Rosenbloons outpointed Charley Belanger in New York. Honeyboy Finnegan defeated Fiona Anderson in Boston. Tommy Freeman and Andy Clvadl drew in Cleveland. Haakon Hansen beat Vincent Forgiance in Chicago. New York Canzeneri outpointed Sammy Dorfman. Rarle Mastro stopped Terry Roth in New York.
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Chicago
Maxis Rosenbloons
New York
Charley Belanger
Canada
Honeyboy Finnegan
Boston
Fiona Anderson
Tommy Freeman
Cleveland
Andy Clvadl
Drow
Haakon Hansen
Vincent Forgiance
Philadelphia
New
Dashes and Vault Marks at Penn Relays Finale
World records loom as Franklin Field hosts the Pennsylvania relay carnival finale. George Simpson seeks to defend his 95 10 second 100 yard dash pace and Vic Pickard faces Yale’s 14 foot vault contender Sturdy with McAfee, Mantz, and others in pursuit. Looming sums include Nurmi’s three mile and Lermond’s mile hopes amid heavy track conditions.
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N.S. Sparks
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Vautt
Yale
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Pittsburgh
McAfee
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Stewart
Georgia Tech
Mantz
Ohio State
Paayo Nurmi
Leo Lermond
Elder
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Larson
Wildermuth
Henson
Bowen
Et al
Columbia and Navy Open Rowing Season Clash Today
In New York on April 27 Columbia and the Navy launch the intercollegiate rowing season with a two mile Harlem River race between their varsity eight crews. Simultaneously Princeton and Minnesota clash on the Charles River basin in Boston in a race of similar significance.
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Columbia
Navy
East
Harlem River
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M. T. Parkmen
Charles River
Boston
HITTERS HONE HOME RUNS FROM YESTERDAY
Yesterday's top hitters include Harper of the Braves with three home runs and Hermen of Brooklyn also with three. Gr a nt ham of Pittsburgh and Emlth of the Cardinals each tally one, while O'Doul and O Doul contribute for others as league totals show.
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Brooklyn
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Grantham
Pittsburgh
E. Emlth
Cardinals
Ceeereese
Miller
Attiettes
Seeseeer the Leadens
Wablonn
Waafey
O'Doul
Costly Mistakes in Trading Players Put Gray Hairs in John McGraw's Head
New York April 27 One of baseballs sharpest minds John J McGraw may have erred more in trading players than any other manager Harper left the Giants for the Cardinals then the Braves and now stars like O Dou l and Harper haunt McGraw. O Doul hit nine times in four meetings with the Giants delivering three homers while Harper tops the NL. Other moves such as Grimes for Aldridge and the loss of Wilson to Toledo are cited as key blunders impacting pennants and team depth.
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City Bike Races Near Byrnes Park May 4 Under YMCA
Entries are arriving steadily for the citywide bicycle races to be held near Byrnes park under YMCA auspices nest Saturday May 4. Strong interest and spirited competition are forecast across all events. The list of prizes contains 23 articles.
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East High track team wins first at Cedar Falls
East Highs balanced track squad led by Art Olson and H Prior wins the Cedar Falls Teachers College triangular meet with 66 points. Cedar Falls 44, Teachers College 51. Notable performances include Douglas, Gerber, Jones, and Sumpter among many athletes from East and Cedar Falls.
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Olsen LT. C. Hight
Petrie
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Kiefer
Kansas Takes Two From Ames In Doubleheader
Kansas University baseball won both games against the Ames based Towa Star college team in Ames. The latest game ended 3 to 1 after a seventh inning rally when Maney singled with the bases loaded. Cyclone pitcher Lande struck out eight Jayhawkers, allowing one fewer hit than Kansas starter Thomsen.
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University of Kansas
Towa Star
Kansas
e@ raily
Maney
Lande
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Byrnes Park to Host Memorial Day Flag Golf Meet
Byrnes Park Golfers plan the first season event as a flag tournament on Memorial Day. In Waterloo Clubrooms last night officers were elected for the coming year Leon Link president Louis Hecklinger vice president A L Porter secretary treasurer A membership drive will begin soon with further plans to be discussed next week.
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Byrnes Park
Waterloo
Leon Link
Louis Hecklinger
A. L. Porter
Tutus
Four Greatest Right Handed Pitchers In Baseball History
A cartoon sketch invites readers to debate the four greatest right handed pitchers. The author lists candidates Ed Walsh Jack Chesbro Joe Wood Amos Rusie Mordecai Brown Dazzy Vance Addie Boss and others while acknowledging omissions. Fans are urged to share their picks and opinions.
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Ed Walsh
Jack Chesko
Joe Wood
Amos Rusle
Mordecai Brown
Dazzy Vance
Addie Boss
Cubs Rally Past Pirates 9-6 In April Baseball Showdown
Chicago outfought Pittsburgh 9 to 6 as Hornsby led the Cubs with a three run triple in the third inning. Harper and Grantham homered for the rivals while four Pirates hurlers attempted to slow the Chicago onslaught.
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French
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Time
Hawks Prepare for Sunday Practice Game with John Deere Nine
Fans may see all the new players in scrap Sunday as Hawk baseball candidates resume a long practice. Manager Cletus Dixon cut the squad to about 35 after pink slips last night and praised rookie Ben Saddle for his fielding and speed. The drill, at league baseball park, precedes the 2:30 p.m. game with John Deere nine.
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John Deere
League Baseball Park
Cletus Dixon
Hatois
Dixon
Rail Birds
Ben Saddle
League Leaders April 24 Major Baseball Update
National League leaders include Runs Witton Cubs 8 and RBIs Hafey Garth 12. Herman Robins leads doubles 5 and Cullop Robins triples 3. American League leaders show Runs Dehringer Tigers 13 and RBIs Alexander Tigers 4. McCowan Browns doubles and Alexander Tigers triples 2. Fonseca Indians stolen bases 2. Pitching no clear leader.
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