East High Eyes Tough Weekend Duo in Charles City
East High prepares for two key games after the return of Kolb and Parsons. Coadridge Makeever emphasizes offense as the squad, energized by full health, targets Charles City on Friday and Webster City on Saturday. Charles City and Webster City each hold a win over East High, fueling a strong push. Kolb and Parsons expected to start at forwards with Schamtmel at center and Ziegler and Christians as guards.
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Kolb
Parsons
Coadridge
East High
Charles City
Webster City
Mason City
Eagle Grove
Newton
Marshalltown
Capt
Sansone
U S Protest Over Jaffee 10 000 Metre Race Remains Unanswered
The United States speed skaters left St Moritz for Paris after filing a protest with the International Olympic Committee over Irving Jaffee’s disqualified 10 000 metre race. Officials said the event was not to be rerun as other teams had already departed. The team plans to seek a timely IOC decision before Amsterdam figure skating events.
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St. Moritz
Switzerland
IINS
International Olympic Committee
Irving Jaffer
United States
Paris
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Austria
Gustavus T. Kirby
Jaffee
Olympic Committee
Amsterdam
Coach 25 Has Man Aged 33 on Washington Rowing Team
Seattle Washington February 16 1947 Ronald Wailes 33 seeks his final bid to captain Washington eight oared crew. He enlisted during wartime and returned to college after ten years. Ul drickson 25 captain and stroke when he graduated in 1926 now head coach.
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
Ronald Wailes
University of Washington
AL Aldrickson
Wailes
Altho
Uldrickson
Huskies
Rusty Callow
Pennsylvania
Pairings announced for Section tournament in New Hampton
High school basketball section draws released by F J Moore show Class A pairings with byes for Charles City Decorah Colwell Floyd Elma Fredericksburg and Lansing Rudd Luana Orchard and other matchups slated for March 1 3 in New Hampton Iowa. Winners advance to semifinals March 3 with finals that day.
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Courier Special Service
New Hampton
F. J Moore
Charles City
Decorah
Nashua
Waukon
Osage
Riceville
Nashua-Waukon
Gamaville
Lawler
Marble Rock
Elma
Fredericksburg
Lansing
Rudd
Luana
Orchard
Marcel
Indoor baseball action at the Forum features high scoring game
Altstadt Langlas defeated Galloway 20 to 0 in a six inning surge powered by a 12 run burst as 20 batters came to the plate. Rockies beat the Courier 19 to 14 and Standard Gliss Paint won by forfeit over TC Cubs in indoor league games.
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Altstadt & Langlas
Galloway
Tutor Mat Team Defeats Monmouth 31 to 0 in Field House
Coach Paul Bender's State Teachers College wrestling squad remained unbeaten by routing Monmouth College 31 to 0. The Tutors dominated all classes with five falls and two decisions, led by Grochowski in the 245-pound clash and highlighted by extensive use of body scissors and locks.
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Dor Speeidd Sevier Oidar
Paul Bender
State Teachers College
Monmouth College Grapplers
Northwestern University
Bender
Monmouth
Pete Grochowski
Thoms
Aitho Grochowski
Barghabn
Anwyl
Draeher
Veev
W Noecker
Bikebarner
Nelaon
Grochowsk
Tiem Im
Rueter
Rodefer (Mi
Orr
Wark
Shutt
Rodgers
Sec Taylor
Stecher and Lewis Ready for World Heavyweight Bout
Wrestlers Joe Stecher and Ed Lewis intensify training for the world heavyweight championship clash at St Louis Coliseum on Monday night February 20. Both camps project peak condition and rival confidence as fans anticipate a landmark mat battle in the era since Hackenschmidt’s era.
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Pourier Speed Service
St. Louis
St. Lous
Scissors Joe Stecher
Strangler
Ed Lewis
New Coliseum Arena
George Hackenschmidt
Linn
America
ABC
Frank Gateir
California Wins Wild Game Under Zamloch Rules
University of California baseball beats Ambrose Taylors team in a strange rule game. Batters chose to run to first or third, with half going to each base and misplays noted by pitcher Jack Neneenek. Grundy Center girls top Eldora 27 to 24 in a separate basketball result with Evelyn Slack scoring key baskets.
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Kerry
Cal
Upe
California
Ambrose "Taylors
Kurt Zamloch
Falepan
Jack Wneneenek
Nenechirk
Piayer
Grundy Girls
Grundy Center
Eldora Girls
Fidora
Evelyn Slack
Audra Price
St Mary's Pulls Past Sacred Heart Five 19–12
St Marys high school beat Sacred Heart 19 to 12 in Sacred Heart gym. Lasche led the victors with nine points and a strong all around floor game. The half ended 9-5 with Sacred Heart’s MecKevitt scoring 10 of his team’s 12 points.
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Sacred Heart
St. Mary's
Lasche
MecKevitt
St. Marye
Ip Lasche
O'Connor
F . Yeh Anderson
Quackenbish
Kurth
Wahl
Ernstere
T McKevitt
Micka
B. Ertsler
Arends
Makeover ‘Coe
Roebuck Stops Peterson in 60 Seconds to Boost Boxing Dreams
In Kansas City, former Kell Indian fullback Roebuck, now heavyweight, knocked out Minnesota’s “Big Boy” Peterson in a 60 second bout. Roebuck, at 243 pounds, landed well timed early punches that left the 196 pound opponent overwhelmed. The quick victory fuels Roebuck’s ambition in the heavyweight ranks.
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Kansas City
Tiny" Roebuck
Aeld
Big Boy
Peterson
Minnesota
Roebuck
Cubs Begin Spring Work With Hour Long Sessions
Chicago February 16 Cubs pitchers and catchers start spring drills at Catalina Island with manager Joe McCarthy saying practice will last about an hour per day for now. He adds players may golf afterward for relaxation and benefit. Pirates prepare for camp at Faso Robles California as seventeen join manager Dente Bush, with stops in Chicago and Kansas City to pick up absentees.
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Cubs
Catalina Island
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Pirate Squad
Pittsburgh
Dente Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Faso Robles
Cal
Kansas City
Princeton Eights and Olympic Timber Raise Hopes
New York reports Princeton's rowing eight may win the right to represent the United States in the Olympics. Columbia coach Glendon, who trained intercollegiate champions, predicts Princeton has a great sprint crew and notes the Tigers beat Yale last year on the Carnegie Lake sprint course. He aims for the Olympic stake but acknowledges Princeton's Tigers as strong rivals.
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New York
Princeton
Yale
United States
Dick" Glendon
Columbia
Glendon
Tigers
Navy
Washington
Nassau
Philadelphia
Lone
Chicago U athlete declared ineligible
Charles Buck Weaver of the University of Chicago has been ruled scholastically ineligible and will miss track action for at least four weeks. He was slated to compete in the shot put at the quadrangular meet with Northwestern. Charles City Gun Club to hold a 100 target program shoot in Virginia on Feb 22 with four 25 target events.
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Chicago
Charles “Buck” Weaver
University of Chicago
Northwestern
Charles City
Charles City Gun Club
Kling to Join Ames Quint on Oklahoma Trip
Freddie Kling, star guard for Town State, will travel with Ames Cyclones to Oklahoma for games against Oklahoma A&M and Oklahoma, despite knee braces. Coach Bill Chandler said Kling will see action in parts of the Friday game, with optimism he may also play Saturday. Wilson, a new forward, is also expected to accompany the squad.
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Couvin
Special Services
Ames
Freddie Kling
Oklahoma
Cyclones
Bill Chandler
Altho Kling
Norman
Wilson
Hawks Notes and Signings Highlight Regional Baseball and Basketball
The report lists players from multiple teams including Hawkeyes guard Lamson and center Woods showing improvement. It notes Billy Evans receiving an application from a left handed pitcher and Pinkie George set for a two route bowl in Little Rock. Islanders vote to admit ladies free and sign 13 players, while Frank Lamenski returns to the Hawks for training.
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Rock Island
Pat Patterson
Islanders
Drs Moines
Illinois Central Five Falls To Phi Sigma Chi In City League
Illinois Central lost its first game in three seasons as Phi Sigma Chi defeated the railroaders 30 to 1 at the M A C A. Bob Potter starred for the winners while Gunstead led for Illinois Central. Orange Township beat John Deere 33 to 24 in another league game.
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Illinois Central Shop
Phi Sigma Chi
Bob Potter
Gunstead
Orange Township
John Deere
Iowa and Chicago U swimmers hold dual meet
Iowa and Chicago universities prepare for a two sport dual meet in Iowa City with 39 swimmers and water polo players entered. Iowa entries total seventeen swimmers and three water polo players while Chicago fields thirteen swimmers and four poloists with remaining poloists drawn from swimming contingent.
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Towa City
David A. Armbruster
University of Iowa
E. W. McGillivray
Chicago
Iowa
Hoppe Extends Lead in American Three-Cushion Meet
New York reports Willie Hoppe edged ahead of Allen Hall in the Three-Cushion Billiard league after key results. Hoppe defeated Alfred De Oro 50 to 21 in 33 innings while Hall lost to Clarence Jackson 50 to 38 in 58 innings, with high runs noted for Hall Jackson Hoppe and DeGroa.
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New York
INSI
Willie Hoppe
Allen Hall
Alfred de Oro
Hall
Clarence Jackson
Hoppe
DeGro
Jackson
DeGroa
Hockey Clash Sparks Interest Between Local Legions
The American Legion team edged Winnipes Huffeloes in a classy match last night and both sides prepare for a Friday rematch. Canadians travel after a long train ride to avenge a bruised reputation, promising a hard fought contest and value for fans. Seats and parking will be available for supporters.
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Down
American Legion
Winnipes Huffeloes
Lawler Kelly-Greens Win Tenth Straight
The Lawler Kelly-Greens, an independent basketball team from Lawler Indiana, defeated the New Hampton Blue Devils 95 to 31 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to ten games. Kellogg, Martin and O Connor led scoring for Lawler while Farragher and McAloon stood out for New Hampton. Nashua Independents and John Deere of Waterloo next on the schedule.
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Gourier Special Service
Lawler
Lawler Kelly-Greens
New Hampton
Blue Devils
Kellogg
Martin
O'Connor
Farragher
McAloon
Nashua Independents
John Deere
Waterloo
Lou Little to Attend Rockne Olympic Party
Georgetown University football coach Lou Little will join Knute Rockne on an Olympic tour this summer. He will lead a group of Georgetown students and others to view international games and tour the continent with the party organized by the Notre Dame coach.
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Washington, D. C
Lou Little
Georgetown University
Little
Georgetown
Notre Dame
Saunders of Navy to Coach Colorado Tutors
William H. Saunders, a former Navy and Alabama Poly football player, will become head football coach at Colorado State Teachers' College next fall. An unrelated ad for Morris Tian offers a lending plan with 8 percent interest and a $1.25 fee per $50 borrowed.
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Greeley
Colo
William H. Saunders
United States Naval Academy
Alabama Poly
Colorado State Teachers’ College
Morris Tian
Dent
Waterlon Morris Are Co
Bridge St
M. Adustitsement
Walker suspended by N B A over ring ness controversy
Chicago February 16 The National Boxing Association suspends Mickey Walker for failure to defend his middleweight title within six months fueling a dispute over contenders while Sammy Mandell prepares for a defense Feb 23 Walker opponents and potential challengers are debated with Jack Kearns vowing to seek an injunction against the suspension in Los Angeles and Chicago actions.
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Chicago
Sammy Mandell
Jackie Fields
National Boxing Association
Mandell
Jimmy McLarnin
McLarnin
Igeman
Mickey Walker
Thomas Donohue
Walker
Jim Mullen
Mullen
Ace Hudkins
Hudkins
Kearns
Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Kearns
Ncck
New York Boxing Commission
Hudkins Poised to Face Baker in Friday Bout
New York Feb 16 Ace Hudking the Nebraska welterweight who has not been knocked out in 139 fights except for a technical knockout by Sergeant Sammy Baker is favored to win their important bout here tomorrow night. Hudkins finished training with a light workout denying any trouble making the 147 pound limit.
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New York
INS
Ace Hudking
Sammy Baker
Hodkins
Ackley Falls to Iowa Falls 129 to 29 in Feb clash
Ackley Independent basketball team suffered a heavy defeat 129 to 29 against Iowa Falls. Tollefson starred for Ackley with a solid effort while Santer led Iowa Falls. Ackley schedules next home game with Aplington on February 22.
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Owa Falls
Ackley
Iowa Falls
Tollefson
Santer
Aplington
Sloan's Liniment Endorsed by Firefighters Lifeguards and Police
An article extols Sloan's Liniment as a quick remedy for muscular pains stiffness and congestion among workers exposed to cold damp conditions. It quotes a New York City lifeguard and a Philadelphia policeman praising relief and cites a company doctor noting Sloan's helps those under strain or damp cold stress.
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City of
New York
Sloan
Walter C. Meayhart
Gravesend Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y
W. R Christy
Master St
Philadelphia
Sloam’s
Sloan's
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