Gough Barnes Reviews Cedar Falls Sectional Tourney
John R. Barnes praises the fast hard fought Cedar Falls sectional basketball tournament. He notes New Hampton and the Training School showed strength while Iowa Falls and Cedar Falls High underperformed. He predicts eight strong finalists at Iowa City and commends players for spirit and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dope
Charles City
Iowa Falls
Cedar Falls High
New Hampton
Iowa
Iowa City
Trapshooting Season Set With Hundreds of Tournaments
New York March 12 close to 300 tournaments have been registered by the Interstate Trapshooting Association for the coming season. Nearly every state is represented and more than 20 state championships are listed with dates in April to July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arizona
Phoenix
Washington
Taroma
North Carolina
Charlotte
Delaware
Wiliniz Sebraska
Fremo Fhode Island
Prav Ulingis
Perth
Dakota
Troiana
Wroming
Douglas
Vermont
Morrisville
Jule
Kentucky
Latonia
Connecticut
New Haven
Wisconsin
Wausaw
You Who Are Weary of Winter Here is Good Cheer and Comfort
A nostalgic March meditation on the arrival of spring in the Midwest. The piece evokes warming sun, melting snow, awakening wildlife, earthy scents, and the renewed energy of outdoor life. It recalls shared childhood outings with Stocky and marks the annual hunt as March returns.
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Maren
Middle West
Gray Battalion
Marek
You
Frog
Hyla
Kansas May Now Proudly Call Jess Willard Its Own
Jess Willard the heavyweight champion will hail from Lawrence Kansas and recently purchased an estate described as a show place. The 52 acre property includes a colonial style residence and is said to reflect Willard's plan to send five children to local schools and Kansas University. He is noted as one of the wealthiest heavyweights and may move into business roles while continuing to influence the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Willard
Lawrence
Wan
Willard
Kansas University
Jack Johnson
Myre and Vasil Settle Old Wrestling Rivalry Tonight
Mason City March 12 Helmer Myre Forest meets George Vasil in a locally anticipated wrestling match touted as the biggest in the region Myre has surged after his win over Clarence Eklund at Charles City last Friday Vasil trained in Waterloo and arrived Friday night for the bout The card stems from a previous match halted after 50 minutes without a fall Eunieck released by Cleveland after playing for Marshalltown in the Central league
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Mason City
Helmer Myre
Forest
George Vasil
Myre Stock
Clarence Eklund
Charlesity
Myre
Eklund
Vasil
Waterloo
Marin Prestina
Warry Nelson
Unien
Central association and bowling tournament notes
Fragmented report covers Eunick to be placed in a Western league after last season. Frank Boyle of Marshalltown mentions Eunick’s likely team placement. The piece also notes the Women’s National Bowling Association tournament concluding tonight with Detroit’s Eastern Market five posting the high score and Mrs Acker and M Reilly pairing for best doubles.
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Frank Boyle
Marshalltown
Eunick
Oklahoma City
Cincinnati
Woman’s National Bowling Association
Eastern Market
Detroit
R. Acker
M Reilly
Chicago
Afrs
Rissner
Milwaukee
West High shifts focus to track work for spring
West High coaches prepare for track season after inability to schedule basketball with East High. John Barnes plans cross country training and a large field of candidates, with Drake relay meet in Des Moines on April 20 and Cedar Valley meet at State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. State meet set for Des Moines May 18. East High to skip track this spring due to lack of coach and material.
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East High
West
John Barnes
West High
Miller Brothers
Martin Halder
Barnes
Des Moines
Cedar Valley
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
East
Hast High
FP. J. Miller
Billiard Sharks Of State Forfeit This Year's Tournament
Des Moines March 12 The Iowa billiard sharks will not compete in the state tournament this year due to the war. The event, two years old, is a major Des Moines affair with $325 in prizes last year. Pete Durocher of Des Moines won the title, with Charlie Whitford as runner up. several notable players were listed as expected entrants.
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Des Moines
Iowa Billiard Sharks
Iowa
Altho
United States
Pete Durocher
Charlie Whitford
Bunny Bunnell
Sioux City
Jacob Sehlisman
Carroll
Hershall Beach
Cedar Rapids
Foster Schwartz
Waterloo
Fulton and Cowler clash in fifth round knockout
Fred Fulton knocked out Tom Cowler in the fifth round in St. Louis. J C Miller of Oklahoma announced a World fight plan with Jess Willard for the Fourth of July and hinted at Dempsey if Fulton match failed. Gunboat Smith and Dempsey were set for 40 rounds in Atlanta. Harry Greb beat Me nigue in ten in Cleveland. Rocky Kansas defeated Willie Jackson in five in Buffalo.
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Chicago
Fred Fulton
Tom Cowler
St. Louis
J. C. Miller
Magnate
Oklahoma
Jess Willard
Miller
Hej
Willard
Fulton
Jack Dempsey
Gunboat Smith
Atlanta
Harry Greb
Mike Menigue
Cleveland
Rocky Kansas
Willie Jackson
Buffalo
Spring Hats and War News From Waterloo Column
A collage of notes covers fashion advice on spring hats and a running war update with Iowa names among the killed or wounded. Also includes theatre ads for Waterloo and Crystal area showings and a government call for signal corps photographers and dark room workers with jokes about censorship and city life.
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Signal Corps
Iowa
Things Theatrical Here at Home Majestic Vaudeville Amateurs
Vaudeville amateurs added to the Majestic Theatre program this evening, with five or six acts following the regular bill. The event is billed as one of the season’s most laughable affairs. Burlesque chatter notes Waterloo theatre shows always promise more than they deliver, yet crowds flock to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Griswold
Omaha: World- Herald
Martius
Rube Bernstein
Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre
Merry Perry
Crystal
Majestic Theatre
St Ansgar Social Notes and Visit Details
March 12 update from St Ansgar reports Mr and Mrs Woodley returning from St Paul after visiting their son Joe and his family. High school students enjoyed a dance at the opera house Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Reed arrive from Polo Illinois for an extended visit with daughter Mrs C F Moen. Mr and Mrs A O Gilbertson and family attended a Mitchell Sunday afternoon funeral for a sister whose remains were brought from Minneapolis.
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St. Ansgar
Gilbertson
Minneapolis
Hat Don't Walk Old Bicycle Hardware Ad
Second Hand Bikes $5.90 and up. We Duplicate Catalogue Prices. Bike tires $1.50 to $3.75 for best Roller Skates. RPITH STREET HARDWARE Co.
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Eemerece Columbia
Pierce
Rpith Streff Hardware Co
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Tourney Review
Fighting Spirit
Shoyn
John R. Barnes
Kansas
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A. Strayer
Lawrence Leslie
Mangus Elliot
Cedar Heights
Gartner
Fistinian
Tae
BY Geo. McManus
Golly
Maggie
Coacie Baines
Billiard Sharks
London
Mme. Flossica
Susan Brown
Committee On Society Information
The
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Fannie Ward
Paris
Palace
Pathe
Crystal Theatre
Sunshine Nan
Plaza Theatre
Clark
John Hines
Helen Tracey
Charles Elssdridge
Thes
Blue Bloods
Cleveland Moffet
Family Theatre
Della
Gordon
Taterna
Opyright
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