New York Boxing Commission Faces Dempsey Fight Dilemma
The New York boxing commission weighs whether to back a Dempsey Wills title bout after pressing for a Wills challenge. Dempsey demands funding and authorization, citing prior acceptance and seeking promotion power, while manager Jack Kearns visits next week. The panel, lacking authority to arrange matches, debates how to proceed without harming prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mare
Jack Dempsey
Wills
Tom Gibbons
Wisnes
Dempsey
Ig Muldoon
Jack Kearns
Alboit
Ode To Old Shoes And A Baseball Preview
A quirky verse laments worn footwear and fond memories. The main sports item notes Ames baseball under Coach Bill Chandler, with lineup changes, returning infield, uncertain pitching, and a March tournament lead up. Schedule includes Iowa State, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Washington games across April and May.
Fragmented OCR Dreams of City Life and Trains
A jumble of clipped phrases from a newspaper page describes city bustle, a Des Moines man losing toes to a train, a Florida trip by Johnny Welsamuller, and odd captions about youth, bows and arrows, and a secretary named Leon Lisk. The garbled text weaves disparate anecdotes with broken headlines and unrelated items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Twelve Teams Entered in Class B Meet at Tutor College
Cedar Falls March 10 Special. Teachers college annual invitation basketball tournament scheduled for March 26 and 21 has been canceled after information from George Brown head of Iowa High School Athletic association. Class B Northeastern Iowa district tournament will be at Tutor College Friday and Saturday with twelve teams entered including Fillsworth Dike Hopkinton Cedar Victor Elgin Jesup Hanes Elwood Blairstown Rudd Lamo nt. The winner advances to the state tournament at Toone March 24 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Teachers College
Schedwieil
George Brown
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Iowa
Fillsworth
Dike
Hopkington
Title Cedar
Victor
Elgin
Jesup
Hanes
Elwood
Blairstown
Rudd
Lamont
Toone
Drake Upsets Grinnell Basketball Team 34 to 31
Grinnell Pioneers closed their season with a 34 to 31 defeat at the hands of Drake. Drake surged ahead 16 to 2 early, Moran sparked a late rally as Drake dominated the second period with steady floor play and baskets from Everett and Mantz, ending in a close finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DRAKE
Grinnell
Griand
Grinnell Pioneers
Wers
Take
Bulldog
Moran
Pioneers
Everett
Mantz
Oelwein Quint Delivers Classy Play To Win Section Tourney
Oelwein high basketball team dominates in a tight, defense heavy game to capture the Class A sectional title. Captain Eischeid scores the winning shot three minutes left as Oelwein defeats Independence 13 and moves on to finals after earlier wins over Strawberry Point and Maynard. The sectional final ends 45 to 4 with Teamout claiming the Class A crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qelwein
Oelwein High
Independence
Goa
Oewein
Iyi Independence
Hoth
Oelwein
Capt
Eischeid
Strawberry J. Point
Maynard
Fayette
Ifo
West Union
West High to contest district classic for state meet
Fourteen strong basketball teams from northeastern Iowa, survivors of the class A sectional tournaments, will clash at Mason City Friday and Saturday for the right to represent the district in the state meet at Ottumwa March 20 and 21. West High, the tourney winner here for the third straight season, faces strong foes including Washington of Cedar Rapids, Osage, Gunton, Dubuque, Mason City and Decorah. Coach Ralph Sarff drills his team daily, contending with injuries to capt. Potter and Buron as they seek to sharpen for the elimination-style meet. West High aims to avenge earlier district losses to Mason City, hoping to end their run in the first rounds of past showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mason City
Ottumawa
West High
Tn Fast Company
Rose Sqnad
Washington High
Cedar Rapids
Osage
Gunton
Dubuque
Decorah
Ralph Sarff
Dai
East High
Brill
Potter
Burton
Waverly
Saint
West Tigh
West High Relay Aspirants Report for First Workout
West High conducts first relay practice as basketball remains in season. Coach Ralph Sarit trains sprinters to form a half mile and 440 yard relay unit for Drake relays in Des Moines on April 24. A large squad answered the call for dashmen. others for assistance events to report later. Likely aspirants include Sweltzer, Holvate, Grazer, Harvey, Pisley, Junior, Reltz, Heyer and McGarvey with strong previous showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho Basketbal
West High
Ralph Sarit
Develo
Des Moines
Rose
Sweltzer
Holvate
Grazer
Harvey
Pisley
Junier
Reltz
Heyer
McGarvey
Badgers Beat Illinois to Tighten Conference Standings
Madison March 10 Wisconsin overwhelmed Illinois 24 to 2 in a lopsided Western Conference basketball game. MNi mois tested his chances for second place as the Badgers strengthened their grip on the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badgers
Illinois
Madison
Wis
Mnimois
Westerm
Wisconsin Bor
Athletics Director Contender Debates Southern California Post
Stage, the University of Chicago veteran, declines a tentative offer to head Southern California's athletics program. He arrives from a West Coast tour supporting Chicago's endowment drive, stating no plans to leave his current university. Nurmi's mile record is eclipsed by Hahn in a rare international clash, with Hahn also shaving time in a three quarter mile, finishing around 3 minutes 32 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBN
Alanne Amos
University of Chicago Midway
Hav
University of S Muthern California
Rte
West
Chisage Sehon
Uhm State
Staceyond
Paave Nurmi
Hahn
Nurmis
Din Hiss
Jabo Ray
Cat Buaffalo
Ed Walsh Cap Moved By Spitball Tricks In Play
Baseball history notes Ed Walsh and other pitchers known for saliva aided splitters. Walsh’s cap moved as he oiled the ball signaling a splitter, while hitters often anticipated a fast ball. Giants Rosy Ryan and Ferdy Shrimp and Cubs Larry Cheney are cited for similar quirks in signaling pitches and hiding spitball actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yatters
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Larry Cheney
Chicago Cubs
Hawkeyes to battle in indoor title events this weekend
University of Iowa teams prepare for conference championships with track in Evanston, swimming in Chicago, wrestling in Iowa City, and gymnastics at Urbana. Track hopes a top four finish after mixed dual meet form. swimmers aim for strong showings with captains Phelps and Lambert leading, while wrestling seeks an undefeated dual season against Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
University of Iowa
Evanston
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa City
Illini
Urbana
Altho
Harold Phelps
Tnle
Ray Dauber
Coulter
Roberts
Iowa
Morse Lake
Ashton
Lambert
Marble
McClintock
Towa City
J. Western Association
Minnesota
Michigan
Nebraska
Iowans
Wisconsin
Towa
Badgers
Hawkeyes
Breck
Enridee
Baird
Ful
Frankie Kral
Milwaukee
Faust
Horse
I Saitor Anderson
Sioux City
Clum iOhermann
Men Pepper
Eddie Morris
Floyd Bow-Pearance
Iners
Conrad Wildman
Ersoll
Laird
Laters
First Invitation Out For Chicago Prep Meet
The University of Chicago athletic department sent the first official invitation for the seventh national scholastic basketball tournament to Mesa High School of Mesa Arizona champions for the third straight year. The team measures over six feet tall, and the event runs from March 31 to April 4 with games staged in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Mesa High School
Mesa
Ariz
Morehhan
Aren
Waterloo and Central Gun Clubs Plan Sportive Season
Waterloo and Central Gun clubs outline a busy sport season with overhauled traps at Waterloo to meet regulation standards and Central adding a second trap. Increased local interest and visitors are noted as roads improve access. Waterloo hosts two Lewo tournaments on May 7 and September 1, with Central planning additional tournaments to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Central Gun Clubs
Central Club
Waterloo Gun Club
Central Gun Club
Six Day Bicycle Race Winners Divide $50,000 in Prizes
New York runner Bobby Walbhler Jr and Freddie Spencer of New Jersey led a six day bicycle race to Saturday night finish, sharing $10,806 in prizes. Officials announced $50,000 to be divided among riders, with multiple boxing results from Des Moines Milwaukee Pittsburgh and Buffalo noted alongside bowling records and coaching news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bobby Walbhler
Freddie Spencer
New Jersey
Des Moines
Frankie Kral
Milwaukee
Sailor Anderson
Sioux City
Freeman ‘Pepper
Floyd Bowers
Pittsburgh
Young Stribling
Macon
Harry Fay
Louisville
Philadelphia
Larry Stuhldecker
Villanova
Buffalo
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Conn
Iowa Freshmen Trackmen Win Three Wire Meets
Iowa City March 10 Prospects for a powerful next season appear strong after the University of Iowa freshmen cinder men swept three telegraphic meets beating Wisconsin 67 to 23 Illinois 77 to 27 and Michigan 75 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Two Putt Methods For Short And Long Putts
Baurie Axyton explains two general putting methods for golf. Short putts rely on wrist action for a light tap, while long putts require arm involvement to make the ball go somewhere. Body motion remains minimal in both, and the stroke should be firm but not forcible.
Three Vets Will Return to Iowa U Quintet Next Year
Iowa City March 10 Special University of Iowa basketball ends season with win over Northwestern. Capt Hector Janse and ex Captain Jimmy Laude conclude careers as top scoring forwards. Sophomores Leonard Raffensperger George Van Deusen Charles McConnell return next year. Hawkeyes finish seventh after 8 wins 7 losses, with four losses by seven points or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Northwesterl
Hawkeyes
Hector Janse
Laverne
Jimmy Laude
Monticello
Janse
Laude
Lauder
Leonard Raffensperger
Victor
George van Deusen
Anamosa
Charles McConnell
Mason City
Phillips
Boysen
Paul Smith
Althe
Minnesota
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Purdue
Northwestern
Aplington Girls Claim Butler County Meet Title
Aplington girls basketball team defeated Clarksville 22 to 2 and Greene 21 to 4 to win the Butler County tournament at Shell Rock. Minnie Ruter scored 43 points across both games and was named MVP. The all county team included Ruyter and Barnett of Aplington, Linda man and Thompson of Greene, Ferricks and Uhlenhoppe of Shell Rock, with guards from Aplington. The county boys tournament was rescheduled to March 20 and 21 to accommodate district meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Aplington
Butler County
Downing Clarksville
Greene
Dumont
Minnie Ruter
Ruyter
Barnett
Lindaman
and_ Thompson
Ferricks
Uhlenhoppe
Guards
Giants Senators in Spring World Series in Florida
Palm Beach park sold out for spring series with Zachary likely to start for Washington against Artie Neh of the Giants. Nehr aided by Scott and Barnes as Jen Kings leads McGraw’s Sarasota camp amidst illness. Ruth sidelined for 10 days at Yankee camp. Johnston replaces Mitchell at short. Watt in outfield from Pacific Coast League notes. Minor league and other club train updates follow from Chicago to Detroit and Philadelphia camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ba’ Ruth
Marvel
Jimmy Johnston
Johnny Mitchell
Brooklyn
Cleanwater
Dick Cox
Watt
Chicago
Catalina Island
Calcant
Chicago Cubs
Shreveport
Biilwick
White Sox
Cubs
Landis
Johnny Mostil
Harry Hooper
Capitola
Cal
Bil Baerrett
Earl Sheelay
California
Bib Falk
Austin
Tex
Red Sox
Boston
Mass
St Petersburg
Braves
Yaunigans
Boston Red Sox
Cobh Lovka
Detrelt
Mich
Augusta
Ty Cobb
Tiger
Sylvester Johnson
Herman Pillette
Philadelphia
Fort Byers
Pim
Local Parochial Fives Eliminated in Columbia Meet
In the Columbia College Catholic prep school basketball tournament in Dubuque Iowa the first and second rounds ended yesterday four teams reach the semi finals. Cascade Immaculate Conceptions of Cedar Rapids Sacred Heart Monticello and St Josephs Bellevue advanced with Sacred Heart losing to Immaculate Conception in the second round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wraterton
Columbia College
Dubuque
Our Lady of Victory
Monticello
St. Mary's High
Cascade
Sacred Heart High
Lansing
Immaculate Conception
Cedar Rapids
Cicade
Immaculate Concentions
T Eday Rapids
Sacred Heart of Monticello
St. Joseph's of Bellevue
East High rivals clash in Thursday basketball showdown
Ero and Philo Cage teams from East High, representing the Brodelphian and Philomathian literary societies, meet Thursday at 3:45 PM in the high school gym. Ero lineup includes Hostetler Mehl Ward and others. Philo lineup features Marker Grubn Metcalf and Snyder with Fob Lee and Hubert Patterson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bieh
Brodelphian
Philhmathian
Bev Hostetler
Mehl
Ward
Collentine
McNermott
Philomathian
Marker
Grubn
Metcalf
Bhm
Snyder
Fob Lee
Manner
Ero
Hubert Patterson
Philos
Don Harshbareer
New York Lightweight Tournament Reveals Finalists
Three welterweights advance after second round bouts in the New York state athletic commission tournament to determine Benny Leonard's successor. Sally Seeman Benny Valear and Jimmy Goofrich compete for the title with rivals Charles Connell K O Jakle and Basil Galiano also recording losses at Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Benny Leonard
Sally Seeman
Benny Valear
Jimmy Goofrich
Buffalo
Charles Connell
Cleveland
K. O. Jakle
Toledo
Basil Galiano
New Oreans
Basketball scores report from Drake and rivals
Drake trailed Grinnell 34 37 as Kansas led Washington 27 21 Wisconsin 24 close, Tunnels 9 and North Dakota aged 43 23. North Ds ote university noted in uneven results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Grinnell
Kansas
Washington
Wisconsin
Tunnels
North Dakota
Ageies
North Ds
University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Puesday
Mari
Solons
Commission
Ames
Thomas Edison
Si Dunkerton
Tone
Iowa State
Bill Chandler
Chandler
Margar- Mm
Capt. Jacobson
Towne Brothers
Carmen
Chuck
Fisher
George
Ughes
Mencough
Raff
Jows State Wonders
Lincoln
Missouri
Columbia
St. Louia
Cornell College
George McManus
Shin
Great Britain
EMC Hai
Feature Service, Inc
Johnny Welsamuller
Florida
Johnny
Charley Dawes
Senate
Bian
Leon Lisk
ARS T Yrom Aa Col II
TUF
Wim
Tutor College
Oelwein Quint
Hlters
Ryan
Giants
Ferdy Shripp
Pall
AL Demares
Iwe
Sproball
JOWAU
Frackonen
Eddie Deal
Decatur
Alfred Bool
Hawks
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Glenn Lage
Marshalltewn
Marshalltown
Mete Lage
Frankie Lottis
Minneapolis
Holtis
Ker Idei
Ghehty Amons
Jacks
Conway
Pat Ragan
Waterloo Miseball
Tyespats Nationals
Martinshire
Blue Ridge
Ragan
Din Lindner
Dan
Thr
Far Enet
James Baird
Betten Full
Peeket Billard
Armsnerd
Elmer “Minur
Bob Stoneham
Omaha
Stoneham
S. Sedalsman
Minesota
Moar
Clear
Central
Rotary League
Whiteside
Jackson
Langfeldt
Weston
Simmons
Wallace
Simons
ALOE
Adams
Wyant
Beilee
Miller
Ralston
Voeilinger
Amin Teeee
Clark Eles
Wagner
Salz
Fenelon
Bernard
Sens Bss
Giles
Kirby
Bop aRaaRa
Marninan
Hoffer
No. Schaach
Wessel
Gal Sager
Farrell
Setts
Manian Bere
Delagardel
Lachman Oe
Bole
Iowa Frosh
Associated Editors, Inc
Baurie Axyton
Iowa U
Aplington Girls
Senators
Babe Ruth
Stephenson
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Endiius
Riggs Stephenson
Lakeland
Camp State
Chlck Fewster
Joe Klugman
Philo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!