Record Sprinters Tie 100 Yard Dash Mark Five Times in One Day
Allan J. Gould notes that on a single Saturday in Des Moines and other meets, Charley Paddock and rivals Bracey, Wykoff, Borah, and Simpson each ran 100 yards in 9.5 seconds or faster, with Simpson also equalling 9.5 and Paddock’s 9. But it remains official only as a possible world record due to timing rules. the era’s top sprinters, dubbed the Big Four, push toward a declared world mark.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Charley Paddock
Des Moines
Claude Bracey
Frank Wykoff
Charley Borah
George Simpson
United States
Percy Williams
Amsterdam
Vancouver
Simpson
Columbus
Philadelphia
Borah
Wykoff
Fresno
Cal
Paddock
Chicago
Bracey
Denver
Wrykoff
Arthur Duffey
Johnny McHugh
Duffey
Kelly
Drew
Murchison
Hubbard Bowmen
Beta Wikoff
McHugh
Charley
Braves Surprise Baseball Experts
New York April 29. The Boston Braves, two weeks into the season, lead the National League despite skepticism about their management. Strong pitching and veteran hitters power wins over the Dodgers and Giants as rivals falter, while the Cubs loom. Giants slump as Cubs strengthen, with Fuchs laughing at critics.
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New York
Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
Emil Fuchs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Braves
Cubs
McGrawmen
Orchard Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting
Orchard Ta April 29 Special The local Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet Thursday May 2 at the home of the president Mrs FP Z Hates.
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Orchard W.C. T. UL
Orchard
Women's Christan “Temperance “Union
FP. Z
County High School Golf Meet Opens June 10
The annual Black Hawk county inter scholastic golf tournament begins the week of June 10 at Sunnyside Country Club. Burr G. Lichty sponsors the event, with all county high school students eligible. An athletic letter likely for the winner and prizes are planned. the 18 hole qualifier is Monday June 10, with two rounds per day and a possible 36 hole final. Ralph Lasche of St. Mary’s won the county prep title in 1927 and 1928 but is ineligible this year after graduation last June.
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Black Hawk County
Sunnyside
Burr G. Lichty
Ralph, Lasche
St. Mary's High Schoool
Grundy Center Wins County Track Meet in Close Finish
Grundy Center captured the Grundy county track meet Saturday with 62 points to Reinbeck 48 and Conrad tied. Smith set two new county marks in the pole vault at 10 feet 6 inches and the javelin throw of 152 feet 7 inches. Plaehn of Reinbeck set a new shot put mark of 42 feet 10 inches as rain and a slick track limited other attempts and Brockway anchored Grundy Center to victory in the half mile relay.
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Courier Special Service
Grundy Center
Grundy County
Smith
Plaehn
Reinbeck
Brockway
Grundy
Grundy Genter
Conrad ‘If
Bob Shawkey Returns as Yankees Pitching Coach
Philadelphia reports Robert Shawkey known as Bob the god rejoins the New York Yankees as pitching coach. He will assist Fletcher and O’Leary, bringing over 15 years of experience to a reshaped coaching staff after leaving Montreal of the International League.
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Philadelphia
PNS
Yankees
Robert Shawkey
Bob
Robert
Fletcher
O'Leary
Shawkey
Montreal
Fayette finals set for Wednesday in county tourney
The Fayette county baseball final, postponed from Saturday due to rain, will be played Wednesday afternoon. Hawkeye defeated Waucoma 3 to 1 and West Union beat Wadena 3 to 0 in morning drizzle. The Wednesday winner advances to the state tournament.
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Courier Special Service
West Union
Fayette County
Hawkeye
Waucomna
Wadena
Jesup Rowley Vie For County Meet Finalists
Jesup and Rowley reach the Buchanan county high school tournament final to decide the county’s district bid. Rain delayed the final, with Rowley beating Lamont and Jesup defeating Winthrop in semifinals. Lamont won the panty contest.
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Jesup
Rowley
Buchanan County
Lamont
Winthrop
Quasqueton
Radio Schedule Fragments Show Many Networks and Performers
A garbled list of radio programs across WEAF WOC WKY WGY WW EYW WOW WDAF and others. Entries include Rudy Vallee Dance Orchestra, World Today, Empire Builders, Grand Opera, Roxy and His Gang, Hal Kemp, and Norman Brakenshire among numerous orchestras and musical features. Indicates a busy schedule with multiple stations and shared program notes across a wide network.
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WEAF
New York In
Rudy Vallee
World ‘Today
WOC
WKY
Frances Paperte
Vaughnie Leath
KYW
Gypsies
Wwog
WGY
WDAF
Symphony
Adrian Schirbert
Wwe
WGN
Empire Builders
WOW
New
KDKA
RYW
WLW
Waz
Hal Kemp
Hotel
KWH
Ludwig Lautier
Hollywood
WMAQ
Ulin Sanderson
Frank Crumit
Italy
KMOX
Tod Kyw
Chicago
Orch
Silutmher
I60
AIGI
Gircus
Nighthawks
Rata Floorwalker
O—Weap
Henry Selinger
Ati-Wmaq
Aza
Topsy Turvey
Cincinnati
Kyracki
W. le & Wethry
WCCO
Minneapolis
Sid
Ener Music
Hamline University
Radio Schedule Fragments From A Distant Era
Digest of scattered program listings across many stations with bands, orchestras, talk shows, sports scores and features. Noted names include Paul Whiteman, Guy Lombardo, Vox of Colombia, and several Chicago and New York outlets. times span early morning to late night with varied entertainment and news blocks.
Weary River at Strand Theatre Adds Melodrama and Song
Mary Pickford opens tear ducts at Riviera as Weary River stars Richard Barthelmess in a talking picture blending gangster drama with romance and moral themes. Betty Compson is a key factor, with prison realism and a strong supporting cast. Also on bill are Bees Buzz, a talking comedy, and George Lyons on harp.
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Richard Barthelmess
Strand Theatre
Andy Richard
Weary River
Hea
Andy Clyde
Harry Gribbon
George Lyons
Pathe Sound News
Mary Pickford Stars in Coquette at Riviera
The Riviera in Coquette features Mary Pickford as a southern girl torn by love and family duty. Johnny Mack Brown and John Sampelis give strong supporting turns as the drama unfolds through tragic moments and courtroom scenes. A second bill includes the Boonty trio performing tap and hard shoe acts.
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Mary Pickford
Riviera Theatre
Coquette
Riverside Playhouse
Miss Pickford
Ador
Lfe
America
Emig
Johnny Mack Brown
John Sampelis
Mary
Boonty
Waterloo Theater Closes Early As Star Is Ill
The Clemant Walsh Players halted their Waterloo run of This Thing Called Love after Dora Clemant fell ill, preventing her from performing in the last shows. The company, holding a short lease, plans to announce future Waterloo engagements despite the abrupt closure. Also showing at Palace is Paramounts Forgotten Faces with Olive Brook Mary Brian William Powell and Jack Luden, plus Long Hose and Fox News.
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Clive Brook
Mary Brean
William Powele
Baclanova
Fox News
Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre
Clemant- Walsh
Dora Clemant
Des Moines
Miss Clemant
Clemant-Walsh
Palace Theatre
Paramount
the Palace
Olive
Brook
Mary Brian
Badanova
William Powell
Fred Kohler
Jack Luden
Penitentiary
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Penn
St. Germain
France
Simone Thion
de la Ghawime
Atle
Henriette Meunier
Manchester
Strawberry Point
the Fairgrounds
Bobbry Thatcher
Bobby
Bill
Ira
Omcchure Newspaper
Syndica
Bob Shawkey
N.Y. Yankees
Canzonert
Routts
Andre Routis
Tony Canzoneri
Chicago Stadium
Associates
BIBF
HGN
Frederic W. Wile
United States Navy
Wowo Koil Weca
Panul Whiteman
Webral
WOWO
Voice of Columbian
Koil Weco
Guy Lombardo
Orchestra
WHEM
HKOIL
Bervice
WOAF
WWI
Genia Faneriova
KSD
Eskinka Orchestra
aAlso
Smake and Robertson
Dun—Wwdz
Woat Wey
Hdka Kyw
Kdka Kyw
Mmediterraneans' Dance
EWE
Minstrels
Syntomatics Orchestra
Chinage
Bob Walter
WIZ
Edgewater Orchestra
WIZ d
Topsy -Turvey
Howard O'Brien
Amos-Andy
Cleveland
Simon
Plenvan
Salon
Fillmore
Ferewids
Crosley Review
Maser Musictang
Wabc Hamr
Wheatlen
Walton Leagte
Dunstedler
AHK
Lihrary
Bocany Standard Oil
Clicquot Club Eskimon
Mid-Continent Petroleum
Keith Orpheum
Bankers Life Little Symphony
Nstranc
Riviera
Paramount Pictures
and Movietone News
Ralph
Her
Abla Coquette
Orville Rennie
Desert A
Keith
Ble Boy Willams
Sousa
Haynes
Beck
Orville
Rennie
L. EL Ww
Java
Repass Automobile CO
W, Third and
Cedar St
Betty Compson
Broadway
Richard Bdrhelmess Taek
Vitaphone
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Lloyd Wells
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