Feared Fiasco in Ball Trial
Chicago March 15 Associated Press reports President Ban Johnson blamed the state for delays in the Indicted players and writers in the baseball scandal. He said postponement arose from bungled grand jury handling and the congested criminal docket. He warned a failure to secure evidence could harm Organized Baseball and boost gambling.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
Pasco
Johnson
Stave’s Attorper
Strangler Lewis To Try Conclusions With Airplane
World heavyweight wrestling champion Ed Strangler Lewis ordered a machine after a Wichita stop and suggested possible use of air travel between cities for engagements. Lewis will meet John Pesek in Ravenna on April 4 after Pesek’s win over Tommy Draak in 20 minutes 25 seconds following the Zdrs tko Stecher bout.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Hon
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Lewis
T Lewis
Pesch
New York
Edi “Strangler” Lewis
John Pesek
Ravenna
Neb
Pesek
Tommy Draak
Baseball Claims First Fatality of the Season
Chicago report notes the first baseball death of the season as 13 year old Joseph Mattlea was struck on the head during a game with playmates. He was dazed then collapsed at home hours later.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph Mattlea
Mat man Mayser singles out Carroll in Ames meet
Ames March 15 The Cr clones coach C W Mayser expects Fred E Shepard to score in the 145-pound class at the Ames Oklahoma wrestling meet for Hoover fund. Shepard a Detroit high graduate and Iowa State wrestler has overcome injuries and shown strength in recent meets. Now a sophomore industrial science student at Ames he is in his first intercollegiate season.
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Ames
C. W. Mayser
Shepard
Detroil High School
Dr. QO. C. Morison
Iowa University
Walter O'Connor
Council Bluffs Five Wins State Legion Basket Meet
Council Bluffs five captures the Iowa American Legion state basketball title by defeating Humboldt 32 to 21 in Ft Dodge. Humboldt stars Norton and teammates show strong play amid solid Council Bluffs teamwork. Semifinals saw Council Bluffs beat Fort Dodge 14 to 12 and Humboldt beat Rockwell City 24 to 21.
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American Legion
Ft. Dodge
Humboldt
Norton
Council Billif
Fort Dodge
Rockwell City
Brown
Worthington
Jacqua
Mellor A
Son
Barrett
Canter
Tiansen
Heath
Boi Breen
Norton Mellor
Larsen
Christiansen
Free Throes
Cleveland to hear 12 2c is round decision bouts
Cleveland March 15 mayor William S Witzgerald approves the taxing commission recommendation for 12 2c is round decision bouts. Only two decision bouts limited to 1 rounds have been held here and it is said no change will occur this summons.
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Cleveland
William S. Witzgerald
Cleveland Taxing Commission
Ignorant Essays On Window-Washers Observations
A reflective piece extols window washers as superior observers, noting their insider view of offices and public spaces. It praises the artistry of cleaning, the unique career risks, and the social access and healthful nature of the work, while contemplating the humility and epic simplicity of resignation from the job.
Carpentier to Be Here May 1 and Start Training
Promoter Tex Rickard announced the world heavyweight title bout between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey will be held on the American continent not in Europe. He said Carpentier would arrive in the United States May 1 to begin training and that an answer on Canadian venue may come later in the week.
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Associated Press
New York
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Europe
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Canada
Carpentier
United States
Pirates Plan Change of Signal System to Forestall Discovery
Pittsburgh Pirates plan to alter their signal system and playing style with Rabbit Maranville in the lineup after conference talks in Pittsburgh. Maranville told manager Gibson that Boston clubs had little difficulty reading Pirates signals last season, prompting consideration of adopting his suggested system. Gibson noted he did not overhaul code when taking charge, as players were familiar with it.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Matonville
Maranville
Gibson
Boston
Pirates
Bezdek
Callahan
Missouri denies any challenge of Husker parentage received
Columbia Mo March 15 In regard to the postseason basketball game between the Tigers and Nebraska absolutely no information has been received here concerning such a contest from Nebraska authorities The only knowledge we have of such challenges through current press reports said Z C Clevenger athletic regent no statement has been made by Mr Clavenger concerning the possibilities of a game with Nebraska sentiment is against the arrangement of a postseason series Concerning the alleged freeze out in which Nebraska is said to have not been allowed to schedule any games with stronger teams in the valley it is understood Kansas offers a three state series for games in Manhattan or Lincoln or four games two at each school In addition Kansas it is reported also offered gates to Nebraska on account of an already full schedule largely with teams outside the conference Nebraska has not accepted any dates offered
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Tigers
Nebraska
Z. c. Clevenger
Regher
Clavenge
Kansas Agletes
Seriat Manhattan
Lindon
Kansass
Gates
Nebrasia
Nebras
Ka Gia
Everett Scott Named Captain Of Boston Red Sox
Boston dispatches from Hot Springs Ark report veteran shortstop Everett Scott will replace Harry Hooper as skipper of the Red Sox during spring training. Additions to the holdout list include Elmer Myers and catcher Al Walters who have not signed contracts, with Allan Russell expected to join practice. Russell, sidelined by illness, is in Baltimore and not in uniform.
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Boston
Everett Scott
Bastion Red Sox
Harry Hooter
Hot Springs
Ark
Eimer Myers
Sox
al Walters
Atl
Allan Russell
Las
Jinees
Baltimore
College five to represent Black Hawk in state tournament
Cedar Falls College High will be the sole Black Hawk county entrant at the University of Iowa state championship tourney March 17 18 19. Winners of the Teachers College tourney enter Class A, facing tourney victors from across the state with Coach Helsley’s squad expected to contend after a strong Ames showing. East and West High shift focus to track ahead, with West to field its squad tomorrow and East already training indoors. Baseball is not on the agenda for either school.
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College High of
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
University of Iowa
Teachers College
W. Helsley
Ames
Boone
Iowa City
East High
East
West High
Sergeant Smith Outclassed by Bill Brennan in Bout
Sergeant Ray Smith was hopelessly outclassed by Bill Brennan in a fast fierce fight last night. Smith rose at the nine count after being floored in the third round and rushed Brennan before his seconds stopped the action. He never had a chance, despite forcing the pace.
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Associated Press
Havane
Ray Smith
Altho
Bill Brennan
Noth
Smith
Zbyszko, 48, In Line for Shot at World Title
Stanislaus Zbyszko, 48, stood first in line for a shot at the world wrestling championship after earning a chance to meet Strangler Lewis. He threw former title holder Joe Stecher with a crotchbold and body heave after a two hour and fifteen minute match in New York.
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SI United Press
New York
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Pole
Strangler Lewis
Joe Stecher
Uncle Wilbert in Need of an Ark in New Orleans
United Press report from New Orleans dated March 15 notes Uncle Wilbert Robinson plans to ship north for an ark as rain continues to delay the Brooklyn Robins who were idle again yesterday.
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Wilbert
United Press
New Orleans
Wilbert Robinson
Amark
Steenth
Brooklyn Robins
Barber to Get Trial at First Base for Cubs
Turner Barber, substitute outfielder, will be given a trial at first base this season as Johnny Evers, the manager, searches for a new sacker after Fred Merkle was released. Barber was purchased three years ago from Baltimore for $12,000.
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Chicago
Turner Barber
Cubs
Johnny Evers
Evers
Fred Markie
Barber
Baltimore Cub
Downey and Ortega set 12 round bout in Canton Ohio
Columbus middleweight Bryan Downey signs to fight California sensation Batting Ortega in a 12 round bout to decide the victor. Ortega has won all his east coast matches to date. The showdown is scheduled for Canton Ohio on March 17 with decisions possible.
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Bryan Downey
Columbus
Ondhis Scrap
Ortega
California
Canton. O
Cards edge Athletics in 11 innings thriller
Effective pitching carried the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2 1 victory over the Athletics in an 11 inning game at Orange Tex yesterday. The Cardinals outlasted the Mackinen in a tight contest.
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United Press
Orange
Tex
St. Louis
Mackinen
Shell Rock Quintet Wins 13 Out of 16 Cage Games Played
Shell Rock high post a strong basketball campaign with 13 victories in 16 games amid three forfeits. Captain Carter led scoring with 202 points while the squad prepares for the University of Iowa tournament March 17 to 19. Key results include wins over Bristow Clarksville New Hartford and Parkersburg with several forfeits noted.
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Shell Rock Quintet
Shell Rock
Shell Rock High
Dumont
Union
Carter
Campbell
University of Iowa
Dewey
Apfel
Verrier
Thompson
Williams
Allison
Shell Rock Rth
Shell ‘Rock
Waterloo Business College
I Shell Rock
Bristow
Clarksville
New Hartford
Sea Rock
Parkersburg
Sheik Rock
Johnny Wilson to Receive $40,000 for O'Dowd Bout
New York report states middleweight champion Johnny Wilson will earn 40000 for a 15 round decision against Mike O'Dowd of St Paul in New York on Thursday. O'Dowd's share will be 20000. Wilson previously earned 11.25 for a ten round bout with Knockout Sweeney six spars ago.
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Associated Press
New York
Johnny Wilson
Mike O'Dowd
St. Paul
Wilson
Sweeney
O’dowd
Three-Ieg Owners Post 2000 Forfeit Each
Chicago March 15 Club owners of the Three-Ieg failed to adopt a schedule at their meeting yesterday due to unsatisfactory mileage conditions. President Tearney was authorized to draw up a schedule incorporating new ideas. The season opens May 3 with a 120 game schedule. Each of the eight clubs posted a 2000 guarantee to finish the season.
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Chicago
Tearney
Juniors Defeat College High Freshmen 16 to 10
Cedar Falls junior high five held off College High Freshmen on the East High floor last night to win 16 to 10. The locals opened strong and maintained the lead, while College High Freshmen played steady but could not reach a peak, as Cedar Falls claimed the victory.
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Cedar
Falls
Finn Laitinen Arrives to Seek Wrestling Honors in U S
New York report details Armos Laitinen, 37, Finnish wrestler, arriving to challenge top rivals. Former detective and chief bodyguard to Finland's president, he boasts undefeated record in 70 bouts and claims a unique dangerous headlock. He seeks Stecher or Lewis match and has forfeit secured with manager.
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New York
Armos Laitinen
Laiti Jen
Helsingfors
Finland
Simon Pure Tanks
Joe Stecher
Strangler Lewis
Harl ‘Caddock
J. K. Stholberg
Laitinen
Finnand
Sthalberg
United States
Alexander Aberg
Europe
Latmen
Lundin
Decision match to settle Lynch Burman war
Discussion centers on a possible decision bout between bantam champion Joe Lynch and Chicago rival Joe Burman to end the feud. Lynch won their latest bout but many favored a draw as fair. Tex Rickard may be brought in to promote a New York match.
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Menger
Yanks
Cleveland
Joe Lynch
Joe Burman
Chicago
Lynch
Burman
Iynch
Tex Rickard
New York
Eight Morningside Players to Receive MM Sweaters
Eight Morningside college basketball players will receive the MM sweater honor for the season just closed with a Des Moines game against Drake. Named are Captain Shafenberg Rorapaugh Michelson Billards Evans Stucker Williams and Si M club rules require three full halves to earn a sweater. Shafenberg Rorapaugh and Michelson will wear three service stripes for three varsity years.
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Sioux City
Morningside College
Maroons
Drake University
Des Moines
Shafenberg
Rorapaugh
Michelson
Billiards
Evans
Stucker
Williams
British Welterweight Outfights Jack Perry in Detroit Bout
Ted Kid Lewis, the British welterweight, decisively defeated Jack Perry of Pittsburgh in a 10 round bout in Detroit. In the semifinal Danny Dilson of Pittsburgh edged Biddie White of San Francisco in 16 rounds.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Ted “Kid” Lewis
Jack Perry
Pittsburgh
Danny Dilson
Biddie White
San Francisco
Boone High Team Will Miss Iowa U Tourney
Boone high school officials vote against fielding a team at Iowa U tourney. Ray will rest with a strained tendon from Olympic games last year, missing the 1000 yard event and outdoor championship defense next summer. Buffalo bowling news notes Grand Central and Orpheums standings in American bowling congress with Grand Convicts at 12831 for eighth place.
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Sacle
Buffalo
United Press
N. Vic
Grand Central
New York City
Orpheums
Brooklyn
American Bowling Congress
Grand Convicts
Moranmeide Centre College Faces Tight Timetable
Charley Moran of Centre College leads football program as Jesse Tannehall is set to coach the team and implement a strict timetable for training and game preparation at the college.
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Irs Tsaseros
Charley Moranmeide
Centre College
Jesse Tannehall Haseen
Tleid
Nevada High Goes to Iowa U Basket Meet
Nevada high school basketball, winner of the Simpson college invitation meet, leaves for Iowa City to compete in the Iowa university tournament. Entered in section B, it will face other state tournament winners after showing a strong performance in the Ames tournament last week.
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Nevada, Ja
Ames
Iowa City
Iowa University
Nevada
Rock Rapids High Plans April Cross Country Marathon
Rock Rapids Iowa March 15 The Rock Rapids high school will hold a cross country run in late April over a mile and a quarter course south of town. A large number of candidates will begin training next week. The Rock Rapids Commercial club will award medals to the first three finishers.
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Rock Rapids
Chess wizard wins 13 of 16 games in Chicago
Chicago March 15 Samuel Rzeschewski a nine year old chess wizard from Lodz Poland defeated Chicago experts last night winning 13 of 16 games two draws and one in doubt Sammy had lost three contests but of 300 prior games before last night
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United Press
Chicago
Samuel Rzeschewski
Lodz
Poland
Sammy
Bobby Byrne Named Manager and Captain for Miami Club
St. Louis reports Bobby Byrne former NL third baseman with Pittsburgh and St. Louis has signed as manager of the Miami Oklahoma team in the new Southwestern league and will also act as captain. Benny Meyers president says he has signed 31 players from St. Louis and nearby towns for training starting March 23.
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St. Louis
Bobby Byrne
Pittsburgh
Miami
Okla
Benny Meyers
Meyers
Batted Ball Digs Lost Diamond Ring Out of the Green
In San Antonio on March 15 a ball in right field dug up a $500 diamond ring after Cozy Dolan lined a ball in front of “Pep” yesterday. Boss Young Jost reported the incident two days earlier.
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United Press
San Antonio
Tex
Boss Young
Cozy Dolan
Pep
Cubs Hit Hard Drills as Evers, Kelleher Return in Uniforms
Pasadena report says Johnny Evers, manager of the Cubs, put his men through a stiff workout. John Kelleher, out with an eye injury for a week, appeared in uniform yesterday and resumed full duties.
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Catober
Kemlerer
CUBS
United Press
Pasadena
Cal
Johnny Evers
John Kelleher
Ed Murphy Joins White Sox Workout in Waxahachie
Waxahachie Texas March 15 White Sox infielders and outfielders worked out yesterday Ed Murphy appears in batting and fielding practice for the first time after joining session infielders and outfielders were sent over the jumps during the session
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United Press
Waxahachie
Tex
White Sox
Ed Murphy
Iowa University Beats Northwestern 33 to 17 in WC Basketball
In Iowa City Iowa University defeated Northwestern University 33 to 17 in Western Conference basketball. In St Louis Herman Heitzen Roeder heavyweight defeated Willie Meehan in eight rounds. Detroit hosts gold cup motorboat races Aug 27 29 30 31. Davis Cup challenge from Argentina first ever from a South American nation.
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Associated Press
Towa City
Iowa University
Northwestern University
St. Louis
Herman Heitzenrroeder
Willie Meehan
San Francisco
New York
Detroit
Argentina
Connie Mack Claims New Babe Ruth On Athletic Rosth
Philadelphia reports Connie Mack touts Eden as embryonic Babe Ruth while he loans pitching to Lake Charles and Eden totalled four home runs in the season opener for the Whi Elephants. Mack praises his plate stance and style with no visible flaw. A Hampshire tobacco crop last year could revive England tobacco growing.
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Connie Mack
Babe Ruth
Philadelphia
Con Nie Mack
Eden
Bal Ruth
Edens
Lake Charles Lalot
Athletics
Whi Elephants
Mack
Hampshire
England
Ill chosen headpiece prompts joke about Gordon
Reader riffs on an odd cap and myths of asking someone to fetch Gordon. Witty aside hints at authority or help, capturing casual newspaper opinion tone.
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Gordon
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