Basque Paulino Triumphs Over Christner in Rough Heavyweight Bout
In a brutal 10 round contest Basque Paulino outpointed Argonaut Christner as the crowd of about 20,000 watched in New York. Paulino dominated with a steady body attack and cleaner punching while Christner fought hard but faded after early rounds. Christner showed grit but could not overcome Paulino’s sustained assault and finished the fight under his own power.
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Final Lap Set for Quebec Musher Derby Finish
In Quebec, Leonhardt Seonalla drives Seppalin to first place on the third 40 mile lap of the eastern international dogsled derby as Frank Dupuis, hampered by a handicap, trails in second. Central College falls to Yowa Wesleyan 44 to 31 as long-range shooting punishes the Dutchmen.
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Frank Dupuis
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Dupuis
Bome
Central
Pella
Fen
Central College
Yowa Wesleyan Wintet
Methodists
Fulton Jed
Searing
Wealdyan
Big Ten Athletes Seek Indoor Titles
Big Ten track stars prepare for the indoor championships at Town field house on March 9. Notable figures include Bo Orlovich of Illinois and Captain Dick Williams of Chicago, with strong showings from Charles Forwald of Towson, H N Fields of Indiana, Lyman Baker of Ohio State, and William Ramsey of Wisconsin.
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Uuniversity of
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Bo" Orlovich
Hinois
Dick Willams
Chicago
Orlovich
Lete
H. N. Fields
Fields
Lyman ‘Baker
Ohio State
Wisconsin
William Ramsey
Kentucky Derby Nominees Reach 159 for May Classic at Churchill Downs
Col M J Winn announces 159 horses nominated for the fifty fifth Kentucky Derby to be run at Churchill Downs on May 18. Three D s stock farm leads with nine entries led by Sande trained horses. Odds list Blue Larkspur and Ervast as betting favorites in winter book. Also notes trainer changes and regional racing notes from OsKaloosa.
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United Press
New York
Churchill Downs
M. J. Winn
American Turf Association
D's Stock Farm
W. T. Wapgoner & Sons
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Sande
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Safety Pin
Hermitage
Zev
Flying Ebony
Bradley
Balmont Park
Baron Long
Blue Larkspur
Ervast
WH. P. Gardner
Clyde van Dusen
Robert L. Gert
Dempsey Could Lick Both Men In Miami Ring
The Shirkey Stribling bout in Miami on February 27 stirs talk of a new era in prize fighting. Dempsey as promoter could leverage the event to launch a maiden effort and boost interest beyond New York. Rumors swirl about Jack Dempsey managing the promotion and a possible payoff for his backers.
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New York
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Chicago
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Iowa State Star Quits Track Team for Church Play
Dawson Womeldorf, Iowa State star, stayed in Ames to take a leading role in a church dramatic production. His absence removes a key runner from the 440 yard dash and mile relay. Iowa State traveled with 19 men and coach Bob Simpson to Lincoln for the Indoor meet.
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Ames
Iowa State
Lincoln
Neb
Dawson Womeldorff
Dawson
Bob Simpson
Hicks Edges Van Wie In Florida Women’s Final
Helen Hicks from Long Island defeats defending champion Virginia Van Wie 2 and 1 in the Florida Women’s golf championship final at Palm Beach. Hicks, a standout Hew lett Park player, upsets Van Wie as the top performer of the tournament despite Van Wie being favored to win.
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Virginia van Wie
Florida
Palm Beach
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Hewlett Park
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van Wie
Power wires in alleys rush to remove hazard
Hazleton Iowa February 23 special light wires are being removed from alleys by workmen of the electric company to eliminate hazards and improve safety in the street edges.
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Hazleton
elec _ tric. company
Meanwell Boys Meet Wildcats In Big Ten Showdown
Chicago Feb 23 In the Big Ten schedule tonight eight teams vie for standings with Wisconsin leading Northwestern Michigan facing Iowa and Ann Arbor as a headline. Wisconsin seeks top form to fend off Northwestern while Purdue Michigan and Illinois Iowa aim for gains in the tight race as Minnesota hosts Chicago in Bloomington.
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Big Ten
Evanston
Wisconsin
Northwestern Michigan
Iowa
Badger
Purdue
Ohio
Michigan
Wolverines
Towans
Hawkeyes
Illinois
Minnesota
Maroons
Bloomington
Indiana
Dodgers Appear Likely Winner of Mat Title
Fort Dodge led the state high school wrestling meet with seven men in the semifinals, as Cherokee lagged with five qualifiers but held a strong position in points. Youthful wrestlers returned for semifinals after yesterday’s rounds, with finals slated for this afternoon.
Walker Beats Jack Willis in Coast Fight
Mickey Walker, still middleweight champion, defeated heavyweight challenger Jack Willis of San Antonio in a ten round non title bout at San Francisco Baseball Park. Willis won one round, drew one, and Walker prevailed in eight rounds as preparations begin for the heavyweight title clash.
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San Francisco
Tle
Mickey Walker
Walker
Jack Willis
San Antonio
San Francisco Baseball Park
Willis
Osage Man Buys West Main Street Residence
Osage Indiana February 23 Special George Culliver has bought the Mrs Bertha Johnson residence on West Main street from its previous owner.
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George Culliver
Mra
Bertha Johnson
West Main Street
St Marys Wins Final Rapids Invasion Narrow Triumph
St Marys of Waterloo edged Immaculate Conception 24 to 21 in Cedar Rapids. The decisive run came after a tight first period, with Sulentic leading the Waterloo scoring charge on three goals and a free throw as local teams previously defeated. Referee Turper officiated the close contest.
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Cedar Rapids
St. Mary's
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Immaculate Conception
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Bl. Mary's
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Ground breaking set for Iowa stadium week from today
Iowa City, February 23. Ground will be broken March 2 for the University of Iowa’s new stadium, planned to seat 80,000 and ready by Sept. 27 for the 1929 season opener against Carroll College. The state board of education accepted the athletic council’s recommendation to award the contract to Tapager Construction Co. of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
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University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
Carrol College
State Board of Education
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Tapager Construction
Albert Lea, Minn
Stars of Track in New Assault Today on Existing Marks
New York February 23. Track fans pack Madison Square Garden tonight for the AAU indoor championships with world records in reach. Yale star Fred Siturdy and Georgetown’s LeLo Sexton seek new marks in pole vault and high jump as many contenders push existing records.
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Madison Square Garden
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Georgetown
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Sweden
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Phil Edwards
Weems Baskin
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Harry Hinkle
Herb Schwarze
William Werner
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Rotary and Lions clash in chaotic broomball contest
In a carnival bout at the Cat Fe Congress hippodrome rink Rotary and Lions clubs faced off in a chaotic broomball game. Roy Schultz led the Lions with three goals while Frank Wyank and Leon Campbell supported the victory as spectators enjoyed races and costumes during intermissions.
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Y. J. Rechtfertig
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Hippodrome
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Roy Schultz
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Leon Campbell
Scrbatics
C. A. West
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Clifford Cotton
Matthea Smith
Wilma Weiss
Gitts
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Geores Wagner
Johnn Ferguson
Harriet Buck
Russell Hackett
Russell Haeckens
Cornhuskers Fall To Cyclones In 37 33 Duel
Ames Feb 23 The Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team lost to Iowa State 37 to 33 in Ames. Coach Black rested his first string until late in the game when the reserves played, allowing the Cyclones to build a lead. Lande paced Iowa State with seven field goals and four free throws as Nebraska fought to close the gap.
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University of Nebraska
Iowa State
Black
Cyclones
Towans
Lande
Town State
Pr Lande
T Ludwig
Wandy
Ae ‘Taylor
Rudi
Hitch
Nebraska
Davey
Grace
Mariny
Halm
Munn
Osage Five Drops Close Cage Game to Charles City
Charles City Iowa. Feb 23 Charles City won the last conference basketball game from Osage 30 to 29. Osage led early scoring six before Charles City answered. At halftime 18 14 Charles City. In the second half Osage kept a slim lead until late when Charles City closed the gap to one point.
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Osage Five
Charles City
Osage
Rutgers Sets Two World Records in Dual Meet Victory
New Brunswick New Jersey February 23. In a Rutgers versus Lafayette swim dual, Rutgers won 50 to 0 as George Kojac led the 300 yard medley relay in a world record 3 minutes 10.2 seconds and Kojac clocked a world best 60.4 seconds in the 100 yard backstroke.
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