Punishment May Be Lighter for Hawks Disciplinarian Talks
In Waterloo yesterday Sletus Dixon spoke at M. J. Sexton’s office, advocating a lighter penalty for the Hawks’ manager. Sexton awaited further briefing while Willford hinted a possible extended or reduced sanction. a formal decision on the suspension remains undecided as parties weigh options.
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Sletus Dixon
M. J. Sexton
Rock Island
Michael
Dixon
Ovid McCracken
Openatar
Sexton
Waterloo
Mike
Hawks
March
Sioux City
AL Co
M Willford
Willford
Saxton
Joe McDermott
Swilliedermott
Teltlax Hindons
Belden Bilt
Ima
Jean Sexton
When Seeds Fail to Match The Cover
A chaotic typographic fragment recounts failed seed promises and misleading gardening pictures. It contrasts glossy covers with weak sprouting results, noting readers’ frustration and the gap between expectation and harvest in a satirical tone. The text also references a Sheridan Indiana family with quads and a naming quirk, highlighting scattered, incongruent details.
Spring Football Drill Opens At Ames This Week
Ames to begin spring football work led by Sam Willaman with 140 candidates. Willaman uses a three year training system focusing on fundamentals under George Hauser. Sessions feature scrimmages and a culminating tournament with a trophy donated by Willaman, last year's winner being Yud Coe.
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Ames
Sam Willaman
Iowa State College
Willaman
George Hauser
Witaman
Yud Coe
Sopha
Taore
Hampton High Teams Win Franklin County Meet
Hampton High boys and girls captured first in the Franklin County meet held Saturday in Hampton. The boys beat Sheffield 13 to 10 and Ga Heva 35 to 30 in a round robin. Hansell finished second overall. AVES Grey and Sheffield also won their matches while Alexander WHS received the cup for first place in a high school section.
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Hampton, Ta
Hampton
Iklin
Sheffield
Hansell
Zits
Aves
Grey
Shefield
Alexander Whs
Greene and Aplington Divide Doubleheader
Greene high boys defeated Amington 17 to 1f in a Saturday doubleheader setback for Amington. Aplington girls edged Greene 11 to 13 as a large crowd watched the matchup.
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Greene and Aplington
Greene
Greene High Boys
Tran
Amington
Aplington Girls
Tamestown and Northwestern clash in college basketball
Readable fragments show varied college basketball results with teams like Cornell Carleton Luther Minnesota and Wisconsin schools in a scatter of scores. Names such as Weaver and Spencer appear amid uncertain team labels and partial scores across multiple matchups.
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Tamestown
Washington
Féeachers
Paa
Central
Town
Eure Seana
Hamline
St. Oat
Cornell
Carleton
Dubuque
Luther
College
Mobyre UL
Earl Tom
Weaver UL
Caterida Uota
Spring baseball camps now in work in earnest
The Associated Press reports rapid camp activity across major leagues. Yankees and Giants host veterans at Florida sites while Dodgers begin steady work at Clearwater. Ruth leads a St Petersburg group. McGraw sees top Giants prospects. Phillies and A’s also report good condition. Indians and Browns start Lakeland and Tarpon Springs drills. Cubs face holdouts Damoyrth and Steuland amid signings.
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Associated Press
New York
Yankees
Giants
Dodseys
Morida
Hugsins
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
Clearwater
Brooklyn
Babe Ruth
Hot Springs
McGraw
Hugh McQuillan
Bill Southworth
Pack Wilson
Fred Lindstrom
Dodgers
Wilbert Robinson
Philadelphians
Philadelphia
Paeers
Bradentown
Fla
Phillies
Wletcher
Contie Mack
Fort Myers
Tla
Athletics
Babe Ruth Dominates Long Baseball Shots at Florida Camp
Ace pitcher AE Demaree notes Ruth's exceptional eyesight and coordination as pitchers struggle to exploit any weakness. Ruth continues to power balls over the fence, while veterans prepare to reach Tampa for workouts. Florida camp sees younger players progressing well under President Griffith amid favorable weather.
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AE Demaree
Grantad
Babe
Ruth
Gam
Tampa
Florida
Griffith
Hoppe and Schaefer Set for Balkline Title Showdown
In Chicago 1932 Hoppe and Jake Schaefer, top Balkan line billiards rivals, prepare for crucial matches as the world championship at 18.2 balkline nears its climax. Schaefer dominates earlier rounds with record runs and sharp play against Hagenlacher Cochran and Horemans.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Halkline Billiards
Schaefer
Kamakichi Suzuki
Jann
Etoppe
Edoard
Hoppe
Erich Hagenlacher
Welker
Cochran
Horemans
Young Jake
Hagenlacher
Hagenlacher Happe Iforemans
Cochran Suzuki
Iowa college cages near end as Drake hosts Nebraska
Des Moines reports the final college cage week in Iowa. Drake hosts Nebraska while Town, Ames, Grinnell, and others play multiple games. The week features high school sectional tours, prep meets, and regional pairings across the state with several venues listed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Drake University
University of Nebraska
Sam Barry
University of Town
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Iowa City
Ames
Grinnell
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Cyclones
Drake
Iowa State College
Pioneers
Nebraska
Sioux City
Morningside
North Dakota University
Carleton
Cedar Rapids
Coe
Pengo
Simp Son
Indianora
St. Ambrose
St. Mary's
Davenport
Thursay
Penn
Ells Worth
GOLF As Champions Play It by Jock Hutchison
Open Champion 1921 Kunnes American Open 1920 Weather Open 1925 notes wrist action in golf swings. Wrist use varies with club type from niblick to putter. Beginners should avoid loose wrist action to prevent a sloppy swing and loss of control.
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Jock Hutchison
Kunnes P
American Oper
Junior League Teams in Speedy Contests
A large crowd attended Junior division games at M G A Saturday afternoon. The Walnut Street Baptist cage defeated Grace M E 21 to 16. First Brethren beat First M B 42 to 8. First Baptist defeated First Presbyterian 27 to ?, and Christ Episcopal won over Linden M I 56 to 4. Final games in the Junior division are scheduled at M Co A next Saturday afternoon.
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Walnut Street Baptist
Guint
Grace M. E
First Brethren
First M. B
First Baptist
First Presbyterian
Christ Episcopal
Linden M. I
M. Co
Washington U Defeats Ames Quint 32 to 12
Washington University routed Ames, 32 to 12, in a rugged clash as the Huskers showcased sharp defense and a fast-paced attack. The visitors from Ames struggled with ball control while Washington U. leveraged its strong backcourt to pull ahead early and never relinquish the lead.
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Washington U
Ames Quint
Signing of Amson Tacoby Freshens Hawkeye Fuls Prospects
Hawkeye Fuls Moling welcomes southpaw Amson Tacoby Percy, praised by Ed Wente, as scouting reports highlight solid form seen in Southern Illinois coal district last fall. The Plows, with 32 under contract to Stoline costing 211 in transport, plan two new uniform sets and sale of old ones. Buckeye star Elmer 220% faces summer school to regain Big Ten eligibility. Stanley Keyes’ brother Frank touted for Rock Island tryouts. other locals attend trials and boxing card at Cedar Rapids as promoter Jack Johnson era ends.
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Amson Tacoby
Percy
UL Hacontes
Ed Wente
Plowboy Cetcher
Tim Lmr
Southern Illinois Coal District
Stanley Keyes
Peru
Frank
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Collins
Speas
C. L. Maxton
Sorefield
Iskinders
Seni
Frank Weartney
Jack Johnson
Ceadlar Rapids
Roscoe Hail
Des Moines
Rusty Whalen
Chicago
Archie A Amons
Marshalltown
Kid Shelton
Emmett Sheean
Jimmy Flanagan
Sioux City
Sailor Larson
Moline
Davenport
Mexican Ivers
Bob Whatty
Whitney
Wausia
Wis
Carpenter
Iowa Falls Cage Five Hopes To Place High In Sectional Tourney
Iowa Falls and other area teams enter Eldora sectional tournament March 6 7 at the state training school gymnasium to decide class A and B winners. Teams include Hubbard New Providence Geneva Hansell Parkersburg Aplington Dows Tinton Steamboat Rock Whitten Eldora and Jewell with winners advancing to the district round.
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CAGE
Tinton
Steamboat Reck
Whitten
Elidora
Jewell
Marshalltown to Have Good Bunch in My for 1925
Manager Frank Boyle signs twenty three players for the Ansons of 1924, including nine veterans. The spring squad will be small, with many signed by scouts, and some veterans may be disposed of before travel. The roster includes nine pitchers, several infielders, catchers, and outfielders led by pitchers Rope Zink Richter and others.
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Anson
Timbes
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Menard
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Cleveland
Quinn
Schulls
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Unkehart
King
Marshall County
Rope
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la Porte
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Neb
Kievnow
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Hammond
Sioux City
Chicago
O'Shea
St. Louis
Waterloo
White
Kankakee
Til
Bieber
St. Loui
Nordly
Carleton College
Northfield
Iinn
Schultz
Cornell Quintet Hands Carleton 32-29 Lacing in Final Home Contest
Mount Vernon April 2. Cornell ends home schedule with a 32 to 25 victory over Carleton as Captain Hank Hartwell scores the last points for Cornell in his farewell appearance. Hartwell and Johnson star at guards. Muilenberg tallies for Carleton. Dean and Green contribute on offense and defense amid a game marked by uneven defense.
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Carleton
Mount Vernon
Hank’ Hartwell
Northferd
Hartwell
Johnson
Purple
Altho
Muilenberg
Dean
Green
La Crosse Normal Five Wins Interstate Title
La Crosse State Normal of Wisconsin has won the Western Interstate conference basketball crown. The award went to the Wisconsin school for having the highest percentage of member schools having played six games, despite not leading in standings. Lombard failed to receive the trophy for not meeting the minimum game requirement.
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la Crosse State Normal School
Tal Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Altho
Lombard
Vic
Tria
Leonard Arrives in New York Sparks Boxing Rumors
New York March 2 Leonard the eminent actor arrives amid talk of a possible Gibbons Wills match and a return to boxing. Rumors swirl about his retirement, a Dempsey meeting, and Walker clashes. Leonard may fight Mickey Walker this summer with a $200,000 contract noted.
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New York
Davis J. Walsh
Bali
Benny Leonard
State Athletic Commission
Harry Wills
Tom Giohans
Gibbons
Wills
Jack Dempsey
Aled
Dempsey
Jim Warley
Muldoon
Brower
Walker
Benjamin
Billy Gibson
Benjausin
Mickey Walker
Benny
Denmark
Loos
Artis
Moving Picture
Split Seconds Involved In Time Of Milton Auto Race
Culver City Calif March 2 A battle of split seconds and three decimal points followed the 250 mile automobile race won by Tommy Milton yesterday in an alleged 1 hour 58 minutes 13 seconds. Officials argued over whether the time set a world record while timing experts say revision cannot prove a mark. A.A.A contest board member Harold Weller predicts a recheck showing Milton slightly faster than Bennett Hill last December. In Iowa City Iowa University gymnastic and fencing teams lost to Wisconsin 9 to 1 in fencing and 1089 to 1072 in gymnastics.
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Culver City
Gal
Tommy Milton
Milton
Bennett Hill
William R. Ruess
Harold Weller
American Automobile Association Contest Board
Bennett
Hill
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