Dubuque Defeats Teachers In Rough 34 to 26 Victory
In Cedar Falls on February 20 the University of Dubuque five held a big first half lead and defeated the Teachers 34 to 26. Dubuque showed strong defense and fast doorwork while the Teachers rallied in the second period, but could not overcome the opening advantage.
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State High School Basketball Tourney Draws Two Sections
The Iowa state tournament at the University of Iowa on March 17 18 and 19 will run two sections. Section B includes district champions from many colleges and towns with expenses paid for winners. open Section A invites non district winners with eligible teams and paid expenses. The final will pit open and district winners for the state title.
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Willie Jackson Seeks Benny Leonard Title Clash
New York lightweight Willie Jackson, who beat Johnny Dundee in Madison Square Garden, announced he will post a for to booking a championship bout with Benny Leonard. Leonard has agreed, and promoter Tex Rickard may schedule the match for late March.
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Iowa City High Shooters Win First 1921 National Match
Iowa City high school marksmen open the 1921 season with a victory in the National Match, posting a total score of 458. Individual scores listed include Hines 694, Lampert 118, Whiteis 92, and others contributing to the team total. The event featured competition across several rifles and teams as part of the national match series.
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Tilden to Skip Tennis Courts For Six Weeks
Detroit Tigers star Williams plans six weeks away from court for training camp. He will skip singles and doubles matches and pair with Wallace for practice while awaiting Williams and Chick Tarin, Wimbledon doubles champions, to join later.
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Ignorant Essays On Wrestling By J P McEvoy
A sprawling critique of wrestling history and culture arguing the sport has shifted from ancient combat to public performance. The author jokes about reporters, training myths, and the rise of promoters while noting unsafe incidents and the fickle nature of fame in wrestling.
Parkersburg Wins Butler County Basketball Title
Parkersburg defeated Shell Rock 31 to 23 to claim the Butler County tournament championship in Parkersburg Iowa. The Parkersburg five featured Reinwald Nicholas Richardson Cramer and Ferguson with coach Jay Couch guiding the team.
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Special Features on Cornell Basket Tourney Program
Mount Vernon Feb 2 The Honor C club reports a large entry pool for the March 10 11 12 basket tourney at Cornell Alumni gymnasium. State teams are expected, with invitations for overlooked entrants via Franklin O Neel. Entertainment planned by Bowman hail Altoona dormitory co eds. Cornsil Carleton debate featured on second night in Esch Cummins auditorium.
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Chicago School Boys Set for Intercity Ice Skating Meet
Nineteen Chicago school boys from grammar and high schools prepare to travel to New York for an intercity skating meet against Gotham students next Saturday. The squad will have two days in Cleveland and days in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia for training, escorted by Mayor William Hale Thompson and city officials.
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Tigers Launch 1321 Pennant Campaign to San Antonio
Detroit February 26 United Press reports the Tigers began their 1321 pennant drive with players trainers and coaches boarding trains from a dozen parts of the country to converge in San Antonio for spring training ahead of the season through October.
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West High Falls to Charles City by 27 18
Charles City defeated West High 27 to 18 in a game marked by a late first half run that widened the lead. West High lost guard Banton to injury and Hanson to an earlier departure. Meters and Conn starred for West High before the defeat, with D. Harshbarger of State Teachers College officiating.
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Comiskey Plans Preseason Review For White Sox
Chicago reports the reorganized White Sox will not start the season April 13 at Detroit until owner Charles Comiskey approves the revamped lineup. Secretary Harry Grabiner says Comiskey will visit training camp soon to scout recruits and determine if pitching remains a problem with Dick Kerr and others in dispute over salaries.
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Dundes Jackson bout pays $11,009 to each fighter
Receipts from the Dundes Jackson contest totaled $50,891 with the principals each earning $11,009 for their labor. The state collected $2,317 and Tex Rickard took most of the remaining share.
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Schmader and Walker Heavyweights in Elks Bout
Sioux City reports Schmader the Nebraska soldier and Hughie Walker of Kansas City will clash in a heavyweight feature at the Auditorium Monday. Schmader brings boosters from Omaha and Louis former home. Promoter Sandy Griswold backs both as future title contenders. The 34 round spectacle promises novelty for Sioux City fight fans.
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Indians Begin Spring Training Journey to Dallas Camp
The first Cleveland Indians squad departs tonight for spring training in Dallas Texas under coach Jack McCallister. The group includes pitchers Uhle Caldwell Covelaske Clark and catchers O Neill and Gillis with Nelson Pott and Ted Odenwald joining in St. Louis. The remaining battery men depart from home and the fielders leave a week from today.
Kentucky Derby Field Shapes Up For May 7 Run
Louisville reports early Derby nominees including Inchcape once a top two year old now recovering from a skin disease purchased for 125000. Gray Lay listed for 50000 with Epsom Derby ties. Other leading contenders include Tryster of Harry Payne Whitney and Prudery the top Whitney two year old filly. United Verde Muskallenge Bud Fisher entries also noted as strong. Derby offers 50000 added and about 40000 to winner. list may exceed 100 candidates in coming weeks.
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Sox infield a bold, possibly savvy, shuffle
Chicago moves 1921 infield shake up as Charlie Comiskey shells out Salt Lake trio Ernie Johnson Eddie Mulligan and Sheely join Eddie Collins to form a potential powerhouse. The acquisition aims to pair speed and hitting with Gleason’s managerial edge to yield an elite infield for the American League season.
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Chicago promoter signs Reynolds for year’s period
Chicago Feb 26 Jack Reynolds welterweight world champion who defeated Spritos Vorres at Mrs Marshall Field's show Tuesday evening has been signed by Doc Krone premier wrestling promoter and manager of Chris Jordan. Middleweight star of El Paso Texas has also been signed by Krone. The star grapplers will be under Krone's sole management for one year and he will arrange all future matches for both men. Newspaper advertising can be started or stopped overnight to meet sudden developments and obtain immediate results.
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Armior Plate For Ring Battler G
In New York February 26 the debate over protective gear in boxing heats up as rubber mouth guards draw scrutiny after Ted Lewis wore one in a bout with Jack Britton. Leonard watched, eyeing a potential Leonard Britton welterweight title clash and praising both fighters as top ring operators.
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Yale Giants Game Not Played This Year
The annual Yale Giants baseball game will not be played this year as Princeton Tigers take the date. The Bulldogs, tied to a southern training trip, miss the longtime fixture once common since the 1890s. Yale historically faced professional teams like Boston’s Mathewson era star. Tati Jones once caught for Yale.
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Big Ten Basketball Matches Decide Split for First
Chicago February 26 The Big Ten race tightens as top contenders clash with Michigan at Ann Arbor Indiana visiting Iowa at Bloomington Wisconsin at Madison Northwestern meeting Purdue at Evanston and Chicago facing Purdue in pivotal second division showdowns. Tremaine tops Moore in a ten round Cleveland bout.
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East High to Meet Cedar Rapids in Big High School Clash
East High and Cedar Rapids face off in a highly anticipated basketball battle at East High Gym tonight at 7 45 PM. Coaches Kresensky and Novak declare both teams ready as Cedar Rapids plans a special train to bring fans and East High students vow a strong turnout for what could be the season’s marquee game.
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Lynch Willing to Return Herman Title Challenge
New York February 26 Joe Lynch bantamweight is ready to give Pete Herman a return match for the title and has issued a challenge per manager Eddie Mead.
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Riley defeats Owens in Nebraska pocket billiards match
The Associated Press reports in Omaha on February 26 that Sheriff Riley, Nebraska pocket billiards champion, beat Owens of Iowa 125 to 84 in an interstate championship series last night.
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Kansas City Indoor Track Meet Tonight
Athletes from Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa and clubs compete at Convention Hall in the Kansas City Athletic Club indoor meet. Over 260 university and college athletes 150 high school entrants and over 200 local grade school participants are entered.
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Towa Nebraska mat go date changes again
Towa City Iowa February 26. Iowa's wrestling match with Nebraska, finally arranged for Lancein, was scheduled to be held at Towa City Federation 235, but has been changed again by mutual agreement to be the University of Iowa in March.
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Pennsylvanians Call For Rule Change On Fouls
New York February 26 The writer argues for a rule change requiring the shooter to attempt the goal in intercollegiate basketball. The piece lauds Danny McNichol of the University of Pennsylvania as a pivotal scorer and contends a team effort would better reflect the game’s outcome than relying on a single star.
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Ed Lewis Defends Heavyweight Title In Pittsburgh
Strangler Lewis, world catch as catch can heavyweight champion, defeated Hassan Aliin Mat of Pittsburgh in 16 minutes with a headlock to successfully defend his title in Pittsburgh.
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Lewis to meet Orlando in Cleveland wrestling clash
Heavyweight champion Ed Lewis faces Max Orlando of Boston in a Cleveland match tonight after an earlier bout in the city. The bout pits the champion against the Boston challenger in a headline event in the wrestling program.
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