White Seeks 10 Round Bout To Top Benny Leonard
Chicago March 11 Charlie White aims to capture the lightweight title from Benny Leonard. He negotiates a July Fourth meeting in New Orleans, 20 rounds to a decision, after a 1919 campaign beginning mid October with wins over Harry Peirce Standly Yoakum Johnny Nove and Don Currey. White trains at the Arcade gym as he targets bouts with Hanlon McCann and the Dundee winner in Newark.
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Charlie White
Benny Leonard
New Orleans
White
Harry Peirce
Philadelphia
Standly Yoakum
Denver
Johnny Nove
Don Currey
Tony Zill
Youngstown
Jan, J
Portland
Qre
Bull Brownson
Tom Mackey
Cal Delaney
Cleveland
Don Curley
Jimmy Hanlon
Gene McCann
Willie Jackson
Johnny Dundee
Newark
Arcade
Abe Attell
Memphis
Willie Ritchie
Ritchie
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Freddie Welsh
Colorado Springs
Billie Roach
Welsh
Camp Custer
University of Chicago Penn meet in title basketball series
The University of Chicago will host Penn on March 22 with a Philadelphia rematch on March 25. A potential third game would be at Princeton on March 27. Ticket plans restrict attendance to university affiliates. coach Pat Page says the games are a pure university affair and not for profit.
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Associated Press
Chicago
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Princeton University
Pat Page
Pennsylvania
Five trapshooters chosen for American team at Olympics
The American Trapshooting Association announced seven shooters for Antwerp. Named are Jar Clark of Worcester Mass. as team manager, with Mark Arie and Frank Troeh of Vancouver, Frank Wright of Buffalo, Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington Ky., and others.
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Associated Press
New York
Antwerp
Jar Clark
Worcester Mass
American Trapshooting Association
Mark Arie
Frank Troeh
Vancouver
Frank Wright
Buffalo
Woolfolk Henderson
Lexington
Sports Chatter Preview Of March High School Events
March 12 sees City high school basketball championship with East High and PM in action. March 1d marks the second bowling tournament. Des Moines rebuilds baseball from recruits as Bruce Hartfond joins Seat Town. Sioux City Western League braces with 13 signed. Jack Adams sold to Seattle of the Pacific Coast International league.
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East High & P.m
Ray French
Des Moines
Bruce Hartfond
Jack Adams
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals
Seattle
Iowa Hawkeyes End Season With Notable Comeback
Iowa City March 11 In spite of a clouded state title picture and a .600 conference record the 1920 Iowa varsity basketball team showed a strong finish. After a rough start and midseason surge the Hawkeyes posted five straight wins, including a victory over Chicago the season's Big Ten champions. They beat Indiana and Purdue in tight games, and close with a win over Iowa State. Iowa Ames clashes remained a staple, with Iowa winning 17 of 18 meetings across nine seasons. The Iowa Ames series history and scores are listed in the university board of control records.
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Iowa
Hawkeyes
Cornell
Doc
Iana
Chicago
James N. Ashmore
Maroons
Indiana
Purdue
Ayette
Boilermakers
Iowa-Ames
Board In Control of
University of Iowa
Reinbeck Quintet Defeats Waterloo Gas Engine Team
Reinbeck American Legion basketball team beat Waterloo Gasoline Engine 29 to 21 at East High Gym. Absences of Matthews and Stewart hurt Reinbeck but Barry and Kauffman filled in well. The game was rough. second-half surge by Engine Co. fell short as Reinbeck held lead. Curtain raiser saw St Paul’s beat yest high freshmen 19 to 9.
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Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
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Barry
Kauffman
Gas Engine
Reinbeek
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St .Paul's
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Parr
Gillyards
Geehmin
R. Netes
Smith
Ghrt
Eneles
Grale
Geehman
Engles
Cart
Kautigian
Barr
Gilly Jammaers
Waterloo Gas
Reinheek
Fre
Cornell
City Bowling Tourney Looms as Entries Roll In
On the alleys last night no major games were called. Manah and Bassarear face Armstrong and McSweeney in the city league doubles at Whiteside alleys tonight. Several postponed Commercial league matches are possible on Waterloo valleys tonight as entries for the second annual city bowling tournament pour in. Arch McFarlane and Rotary teams join the field, along with Greater Waterloo association and Pubuane entries. Cedar Falls delegations planning to attend the tournament were reported.
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Manah
Bassarear
Armstrong
McSweeney
Whiteside
Waterloo Valleys
Arch McFarlane
Rotary
Greater Waterloo Association
Pubuane
Cedar Falls
Australian Lawn Tennis Association Rejects Canada Davis Challenge
Sydney March 11 The Australian Lawn Tennis Association rejected Canada's challenge for the Davis Cup on grounds it arrived after the time limit. Canada may seek a redraw by appealing to other challenging nations. Mason City Iowa March 11 The Town Trap Shooting Association state tournament will be in Des Moines May 21 June 1 2 3 per Sam Foster of the AMA American Amateur Trap Shooting. Davenport requests a registered tournament on June 6 or 12 3.
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Sydney
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
Canada
Mason City
Maron
Town Tran Shooting Association
Des Moines
Sam Foster
American Amateur Trap Shooting Association
Foster
Freq Whitney
Tres Moines
Kalamazoo Bout Ends Early With Knockout Victory
Kalamazoo Michigan reports Bob Martin delivered a first round knockout over Jack Riley in a dramatic boxing flash.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Bob Martin
Jack
Riley
Glad of Choice to Vindicate Them Selves
A man near his home boasts of increased sales by hundreds of percent as home games grow. Wallhouse Winter notes card sales boost local gambling, with losses tied to low stake games. Vendors tout a trademarked deck to add jokers, signaling a shift toward amusement rather than profit in games.
Cards Give Kick for Day Regime
New York on March 11 reports prohibition shifting vice from saloons to cards. Gambling gains via poker and other games rise as drink is removed, with shifts to home clubs and back rooms. Magistrates note many arrested as gamblers were discharged and big gamblers struggle to recruit players. Card sales rise in stores, especially near Times Square, signaling a broader shift of gambling activity.
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New York
Saloos
Times Square
East and West to Meet in New School Gym Friday
East and West high schools will play for the city basketball championship Friday at 8 PM in East High School gym after a coaches conference. A stiff practice is planned to prepare, addressing defects noted during the Cedar Falls tournament. Chicago University tuition rises.
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West High
East High School
Johnson
East High
Coach
Cedar Falls
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