Paulino Seen As Likely Heir To Heavyweight Crown
New York, Feb 25. Sports editor Davis J Wales reports K O Christner backs Paulino to beat Sharkey and Stribling, citing Paulino’s form after recent wins. Observers note Paulino’s body attack and unconventional style may pressure Sharkey, with Schmelingmentioned as a potential challenge if matchups align.
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Dixie Quintets Prime for Southern Conference Tourney
Atlanta February 25 report favors several teams to contest the Southern Conference crown with Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, Washington and Lee, Duke, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tulane among contenders. Duke prides a balanced lineup while Ole Miss teases with twins Ary and Cary Phillips. North Carolina looms with star center Harper, and Georgia Tech shows strong pre tournament form amid stiff competition.
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Nurmi Faces Long Suspension After Failure to Appear
New York report says Paavo Nurmi risks a six month plus ban from AAU events after missing the championship meet. Officials plan to question him as his manager claims he is ill and has gone stale. Purje and Wide are set to run in the heats while Nurmi may face disciplinary action.
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Fort Dodge Matmen Crown State Meet Honors
Fort Dodge high school wrestling won the Iowa State championship scoring 30 percent of points as the meet closed in Fort Dodge. Cresey finished fourth with 15 points, Ames was second with 22 points, and Cherokee placed third with 20. Kenneth Fuggles at 148 pounds and Charles Sergeant in heavyweight retained their titles from last year.
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Seven Minute Rally Gives Cornell Victory Over Monmouth
Mount Vernon Iowa February 25 A burst of speed in the last seven minutes of play gave Cornell college a 26 to 18 Midwest conference victory over Monmouth Illinois led by O Connor with five baskets and four free throws after Monmouth led 15 all at the start of the second half.
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Tennis Changes Reshape Global Power Dynamics
A five year span reorders tennis history as France overtakes the United States for Davis Cup supremacy while Lacoste and Cochet rise under the French banner. The Johnston-Tilden era fades as Lenglen yields to Helen Wills in women’s tennis and professional open championships emerge with Lenglen Richards and Kinsey as notable withdrawals from amateur ranks.
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Sectional meets draw prep eyes in Des Moines runs
Des Moines, Feb 25. Town high schools close regular schedules and begin three tournament series to decide the 1929 state title. Some 750 teams will play 41 sectional meets this weekend, then eight district meets, leading to Anat at competition March 15 16 in Town City. Ottumwa, 1928 state champion, returns with a strong squad aiming for a second title, having won the Little Six conference. Classes A and B split sectional fields this weekend. the eight district winners advance to tighter district tourneys.
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Baseball Spring Training Dispatches From Multiple Cities
Reports from Fort Myers Cincinnati Phoenix Paso Robles Avaton Santa Catalina Island and San Antonio cover spring training notes. Connie Mack orders two daily drills for young Athletics pitchers while vets rest. Reds ship a large group to Orlando with Ash Harrington Johnson Kolp Meer Smith Sukeforth Dixon and others. Detroit throws open camp with Leo Fitterer Champ Alloway joining Uhle and Harris. Lloyd Waner and Paul Waner threaten to sit out if contracts fail. Pirates resume sessions under Sam W. Dreyfuss amid contract talk. Cubs enter second week under Joe McCarthy with two daily sessions. Genewich Cummings and Scotts injuries improve as camp continues.
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Iowa State Faces Nebraska Guard Trio Leads Gyclone Defense
Tonight Iowa State meets Nebraska with guards Carl Rudi Gliddon and Gilbert Hitch Rt Madison expected to spearhead the Gyclone defense. The pair are noted for speed and lockdown on the post, limiting opponents' near baskets.
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Moose Meyer Ranks as One of Best Cage Scorers West Has Produced
Des Moines February 25. Moose Meyer stars for the Bears as they close the 1929 season among the Midwest leaders. He scored 114 of the 247 points in seven Missouri Valley games, an average of 16 7 points per game, leading the conference. Jensen, Van Koten, and King trail Meyer's total. Drake and Creighton near the top standings as Oklahoma and Missouri challenge the Valley. Grinnell ends its season in Cedar Rapids, while Drake, Creighton, and Grinnell have remaining non conference games.
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Cardinals head to spring training amid holdouts and new leadership
St Louis, Feb 26. The 1928 NL champion Cardinals depart for Avon Park Florida to begin spring training under manager Billy Southworth. A small battery-led vanguard departs as Herman Bell is the sole holdout among the champs. Meanwhile the Brooklyn Robins open practice in Clearwater with Max Carey in charge and 25 players expected tonight including several holdouts. A Cornell professor guides farm and homemaker tours through New York counties on historic trips with about 90 persons per expedition.
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Records Tumble as Drake Mermen Swamp Pioneers
Des Moines Feb 25 U P Two new Missouri Valley conference records were set by Drake swimmers after a 40 to 29 win over Grinnell. McGuire set the 40 yard dash record in 20.1 seconds, beating the old mark by a second, and the Bulldog 300 yard medley team clocked 3 minutes 25.1 seconds, two seconds faster than before. Pioneer tankmen took only two firsts.
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Eldora Captures Hardin County Tournament
Eldora won the Hardin county basketball title at Towa Falls with a 35 to 12 final over Hubbard after semifinal victories over Town Falls 28 to 19 and Radcliffe 26 to 12. In Fayette county Delwein beat Randalla 27 to 12 to claim top honors with Clarmont taking the consolation over Hawkeys 16 to 123.
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Dickinson puts eight veterans on track at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Feb 25 eight lettermen who helped Iowa State Teachers place in past conference meets return for Dickinson. Key performers include Albert Pedersen Cedar Falls shot put and discus star and Redmond Luke pole vault hurdles. Gerald Baxter Cedar Falls two year man in pole vault. Howard Flower Marshalltown sprinter. Leland Prost Dysart distance runner. Newcomers Gordon Wolff Red Oak Ro J Green Waterloo Frank Partington Columbus Floyd Haberichtey La Forte M Steinnmmatz Gordon Johnson Hudson Ben Duea Roland and H. Paulson Cedar Falls join training with hopes to boost team points this season.
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Reinbeck Woks Little Teachers Reinbeck Woks Little Teachers
Reinbeck defeated Teachers College High School 34 to 28 in Cedar Falls on Saturday night to complete a two game series sweep. Benda and Mewees starred in a high scoring affair as Reinbeck led from the start though Teachers outplayed them in the third quarter. The Teachers finish regular season and both teams advance to the sectional tournament at downtown high school Thursday.
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