Keeler Pulfers Old Clubs From English Rofler
In St Andrews during the 3 June 1926 dinner for Walker Cup teams, Keeler recounts obtaining two antique long-headed wooden putters from the Royal and Ancient locker. He describes the ceremonial dining, champagne, and a plan to convert the clubs into souvenirs, after being told by Mr Low to clear the locker.
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St Marys to Play Dougherty Thursday in season finale
St Marys high school basketball closes regular season Thursday evening at 8 when facing St Patrick s high of Dougherty. Dougherty beat St Marys 13 to 12 in a prior meeting. After this game St Marys begins preparation for the Dubuque diocese tournament at Columbia College, Dubuque, March 6 and 7.
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Rockne says character regulation is church duty not coaches
In Milwaukee on February 28 Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne criticized coaches who pursue character building, calling it an overstep into Sunday school duties. He said, if discipline is needed it should come from churches, not athletic coaching, likening such methods to culture with harmful symbolism.
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Hudkins Beats Al Mello on Four in Boston Bout
In Boston, February 28, Nebraskan Hudkins defeats Al Mello on four in a keenly watched boxing contest before about 2,000 fans. A disqualification foul by Mello in the fourth round leads to suspicions of a six month suspension by the boxing commission, though a formal decision awaits the commission’s next meeting in a few days.
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Hawkeye teams wrap seasons with key meets
The Hawkeye basketball squad ends its season facing Wisconsin in Madison on Saturday night and Purdue in Lafayette on Monday. Coach Bresnahan’s track team meets Wisconsin in Madison Saturday for its last dual before the conference championships while the Old Gold grapplers travel to Urbana to face Illinois. Only one event, the Town vs Minnesota swimming meet, will be held here Saturday night.
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First annual Delaware county girls basketball tourney slated
Manchester Iowa February 238 Althe only four teams entered for the first annual county girls tournament to be played Friday and Saturday. Weems principal of the local school announced. Two teams disbanded leaving Manchester Colesburg Oneida and Buck Creek to contest the Delaware county championship.
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Five Events Make Weekend Busy for Hawkeye Athletes
University of Iowa winter sports schedule shows five Hawkeye teams competing over the weekend. The five events unfold across five venues with players and coaches aiming for strong showings as the season winds down.
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Charles City Football Squad Banquet Honors Young Player
Charles City February 28. Members of the football squad and Coaches Boylan and Chapler were honored at a dinner at the Chris Hauser home in celebration of Carl Hauser, the youngest team member, on his sixteenth birthday. Decorations were orange and black, the high school colors, and Carl received a monogrammed silver belt buckle.
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Would-Be Stars Seeking Formula in Ada
A. O. Green of Ada, a druggist and amateur baseball manager, reports a surge of letters from hopeful players after publicity about the Waner brothers. He considers a possible correspondence course, though he cannot teach how to replicate the Waners. He notes natural talent is rare and many may try without reaching the majors.
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Town Basketeers Lose to Indiana by 49-39 Score
Indiana remained atop the Big Ten with Purdue after beating Town 49 to 38. Iowa suffered its seventh conference defeat as Indiana pulled ahead early and controlled the game, led by center McCracken with 16 points while Town guard David scored four field goals and three free throws.
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Washington Defeats Cyclone Quint 36 to 31 in MVC clash
Ames, Iowa February 28 Washington University of St. Louis defeated Iowa State 36 to 31 to drop the Cyclones further into the Missouri Valley cellar. The game featured a strong second-half rally by Washington led by Meyers who scored eight field goals and six free throws, while Woods topped Iowa State with seven field goals and four free throws.
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Drake Routs Missouri After Halfway Lead Evaporates
Drake surged after halftime to overcome a comfortable Missouri edge. The Tigers were held to five points in the second half as Drake tallied 18, sealing a decisive turnaround in the game.
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Former Billiard Champion Robert Cannefax Dies in Arizona
Phoenix, Feb 28 A sudden death ends the life of Robert Bob Cannefax once world three cushion billiard champion. He retired three years earlier due to illness after a career marked by his contrast shots and nervous temperament. Relatives in the cast widow says funeral arrangements are undetermined. He died yesterday in Dreamy Draw from meningitis linked to tuberculosis.
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Big Ten Sets Fast Indoor Relay Plans in Iowa City
Iowa leads the field in the Western Conference indoor relay chase at the March 10 meet in Iowa City. Capt. Cuhel and George Baird headline a Hawkeyes squad noted for a 3:25.8 indoor 1 mile relay time while Indiana and Illinois show strong veteran and sophomore talent including Stevenson, McDowell, and Abramson. The Hoosiers, outdoor champions last spring, contend with Purdue-Indiana rivals as the Big Ten builds toward a swift relay final.
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Four Tank Records Broken At Chicago
Four world swimming records were set at the Illinois Women’s Athletic Club pool in Chicago last night. Walter Daufer and Johnny Weismuller each broke two marks, and Emma Shemaitis helped I W A C teammates to a 48 to 16 win over Detroit. Daufer set 440-yard backstroke and 400-yard medley marks, while Weismuller lowered the 120-yard freestyle record and Miss Shemaitis set a 300-yard medley new record.
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LeMars Wins At Hockey In Competitive Clash
LeMars defeated the Elks of Sioux City 0 to 0 in a hard fought game in LeMars Iowa. The Elks had won the Sioux City Ice Carnival cup for two years, testing the local team’s progress. Soft ice slowed play but LeMars kept the puck in the visitors’ end most of the time.
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Sure We Way to Get Rid of Dandruff
An ad promoting liquid arvon as a universal dandruff cure. It claims four ounces applied nightly soaks the scalp, dissolves and destroys dandruff after a few uses, and stops itching. It asserts hair becomes lustrous and softer and suggests arvon is available at any drug store.
Drake U rallies to down Missouri 30 to 24
Des Moines based AP report notes Drake University defeated Missouri 30 to 24 in Des Moines after a rough tour of Iowa. The Tigers suffered a three game setback with losses to Grinnell and Iowa State, while Drake posted the win on the trip back to Columbia.
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