German track star Peltzer eyes U S Olympic win
New York report quotes Dr Otto Peltzer predicting the United States will win decisively in Paris. He believes Germany may place third or fourth, citing stronger U S competition and German limitations. He aims for the 400 meters, possibly the 1600 relay and 400 hurdles, with thoughts on Amsterdam 1928.
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Pairings Set for Girls Basketball District Tourneys
Eighteen teams vie for state finals across four districts starting Thursday. Southeast and Southwest host five teams each. Northeast and Northwest have four. Round robin pairings announced with Audubon Leroy Stanton Martensdale and others in early rounds.
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Secong
Tees Ball From Bench and Gets HS Hole in One
A clumsy bench shot at Brookhaven course near Atlanta yields a remarkable hole in one on the sixteenth hole. Chick Ridley, famed as a Georgia amateur, achieved the feat after others in a fourball match failed. The tale recounts Ridley’s shot and the unique bench setup behind the tee.
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Watts Gunn
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Hawkeye Cagers Card Pittsburgh for Next Season
The Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team under coach Sam Barry scheduled a 1927 28 season against Pittsburgh with notable player links. The article notes the strong 1927 28 card and a December game where Iowa showed solid form. The text reflects a period summary of non specific game results and future scheduling.
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Southern Youth Is Prospect for Olympic Victory
New York march 13. Arriving from the soul a few weeks ago almost unheralded Weems Baskin of Carrollton Ga has earned a place among the most promising Olympic candidates by winning the interscholastic high hurdles title. He trained for the National College meet at Auburn where he established a new sectional record for bur dies with 16 2 5 seconds. Baskin ran the 149 seconds in the event at Chicago. He played on the Auburn football team. Coach W Russell, a Missouri star, guided Baskin and received praise for his three years of work before the four soldiers departure for New York. His hometown held a Baskin Day with a trophy presentation.
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Towns Aims For Strong Finish In Overtime Trip
Towns coach Barry notes five minutes overtime may see changes as the team plans a Christmas vacation trip and potentially tests several Eastern opponents. He outlines preparedness for a tough stretch during the break.
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Reds Eye Pennant Push In Spring Training
Cincinnati Reds in Orlando project a better start than last season with a solid infield of Kelly Cruz Ford Dressen and rotating first base duties by Wally Pipp. Outfield unsettled with Walker and Ethan Allen likely, Purdy and Callaghan vie for spots. Pitching stalwarts include Rixey Lucas May Lugue Donohue Mays Korn with Hargrave handling catching duties.
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Mandell Heads to New York to Sign for McLarnin Bout
Eddie Kane, manager of lightweight champion Sammy Mandell, sails from Chicago to seal a 15 round title bout with Jimmy McLarnin at the Polo Grounds on May 17. Chicago promoter Jim Mullen aimed to stage the bout there but reportedly released Mandell from his prior contract.
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Butler Named Captain Ames 1929 Tank Team
Ivar D. Butler of Blairsburg a farm crops and soils student at Iowa State College has been elected captain of the Cyclone swimming team. Butler will swim the 100 220 and 446 yard free events and has been a leading point scorer this season. He succeeds Walter Wicks a senior in forestry and former diver.
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Iowa Rifle Team Adds Two Telegraph Triumphs
The University of Iowa rifle team, Big Ten champions after defeating Ohio last week, added two telegraphic victories. The Hawkeyes beat Cincinnati 3,650 to 3,605 and toppled California 3,668 to 3,364 in the telegraphic event.
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Newton Expands Lead in 29 Mile Marathon
Arthur Newton, veteran Rhodesia Tacer, led the field from Needles toward Kingman, Ariz, as the cross continental “bunion derby” stretched 29 miles today. Andrew Payne of Claremore, Okla, and Eddie Gardner of Seattle trailed in second and third with Newton extending his elapsed time advantage.
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Strangler Lewis Defeats Gar Kawayenko in Five Falls
In Chicago on March 13 Strangler Lewis world heavyweight champion won five straight falls against Russian challenger Alex Gar kawienko before more than 3000 spectators. The match, conducted under an injunction to prevent authorities from interfering, followed threats from State Athletic Commissioner Samuel P. Luzzo. First fall finished in 29 minutes by headlock, second in eight minutes by hammer and wrist lock.
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