Wilcox to Lead Iowa Basketball Next Season
Francis J. Wilcox of Eddyville, elected captain for 1929 Iowa basketball, returns as regular center and top scorer for the Hawkeyes. He led in scoring in 1927 and 1928, with a 35 of 46 free throws in 12 conference games and 87 points from 26 field goals plus free throws. The team will be veteran behind him with Twogood Plunkett Kinnan and David as guards or forwards. only Harrison Lawson graduate.
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Towa City
Francis J. Wilcox
Eddyville
University of Iowa
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Soshomores
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Lawson
Hawkeye
Francis L. Wilcox
University of Town
Wilcox
Purdue
Wisconsin
Iowa finals set as Ottumwa Dysart Spirit Lake lead
Ottumwa Dysart and Spirit Lake head the eight finalists for the state high school basketball crown. Ottumwa and Dysart boast strong offensive marks, Spirit Lake shows solid defense, while Dike Blanchard and Chariton Teachers high also pose threats in the opening games.
St Goddard Leads in the Pas Derby
In Pas, March 1, Emil Goddard known as the north country ace, led the 20 mile Pas dog derby trials with a ten minute edge on rival Earl Brydges. Brother Lao Goddard and Mary Densky had withdrawn from the race before the trials.
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Heydas
T C High Quint Enters Tourney with Good Record
Cedar Falls Ie March 14 CP Teachers college high school enters state tournament with 18 wins and 6 losses. The team and players like T C High Genesio and T G High posted several scores against Waterloo E High Grundy Center Reinbeck and others, with late overtime periods noted. Hampton 28 is listed among results as part of the season slate.
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Des Moines Bouts See Pinkie George and Nelson Lose
Des Moines boxers Pinkie George Greer and Nelson lose on the same night at the Coliseum. George outweighed and outskilled, while Nelson fouled Dawson in a separate 10-round scheduled bout, part of a Des Moines boxing card.
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Unnatural Solo Through Is Futile in Golf Dispute
J H Taylor criticizes women golfers for their frantic follow through in a debate sparked by William Menlborn LT Jr discussing Western Open champion status and Santa Clara Valley Open. The exchange touches on technique and progress in golf with contrasting views.
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de Rou
William Menlborn
Chaniglan
San Antonio Opry
Dysart High Five Sets 32-Point Scoring Pace
Dysart High Five averages 32 points per game entering the final state high school basketball tournament in Iowa. The team leads the field with a powerful offense as they prepare for the first round, with key players and coaches listed in the tally.
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Fight in June Not Likely as Tex Departs
New York March 15. Promoter Tex Rickard said no final elimination or opponent for Tunney will be decided until his talks with Gene. Heeney and Risko may meet April 30 to set up a possible September bout. Loughran presses for a Tunney title shot while June plans appear uncertain.
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Tommy Loughran
Iowa Five Among Eight Survivors in A. A. U. Joust
Kansas City reports the field narrowed to eight quintets in the National A. A. U. basketball tournament. Rockhurst college of Kansas City upset the favorite Rushville Independents, advancing to tonight’s quarterfinals. Remaining matchups feature Hillyards of St. Joseph, McPherson, K and other Kansas City teams.
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Linux City
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Sterling Milks
Oklahoma City
Pittsburgh
40 Mile Trek Faces Bunion Derby Today
Peach Springs Ariz March 15 WA Athletes in the C C Pyle crosscountry bunion derby today faced a 40 mile lap to Sinngman east of here Arthur Newton South African and English marathoner loped the 52 mies from Kingman to Peach Springs Wednesday in 7 50 to take first place in the lap and further increase his time lead from Los An geles The field narrowed as the long grinds sapped the strength of the weak and each day the starters are fewer
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Arthur Newton
Kingman
Los Angeles
Ackley Independents Fall to Hampton Pirates in Close Game
Ackley in dependents lost a thrilling basketball game to the Hampton Pirates 35 to 28 Tuesday evening. Starbuck, Hampton forward, rallied three times late in the final minutes to seal the win for Hampton.
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Ackley Independents
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Hampton
Charles City golf pro back from Texas club
Frank Donovan, golf professional at Charles City Country Club, arrived from Sherman Texas where he spent seven months at Sherman Country Club. He will supervise the year ranging of the golf course in Wildwood.
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Texas
Mourier Speciaery
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Charles City Country Club
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Sherman Country Club
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Wildwood
California deck shooting clubs regulated under state permit
Commercial duck clubs in California operate under state permit with 38 clubs this fall. Regulations prohibit guiding birds out of range, hunting near water, or hunting on large groups. blinds must be within shooting distance of water and spaced apart. Shooting days are restricted to Sundays Wednesdays and certain holidays.
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Powerful Quints Take Alleys in A. B. C. Tonight
Kansas City dispatch notes New A B C leaders loom likely to win the five man event on the championship alleys tonight at 8 15. Final squads include teams from Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee Buffalo and other cities. Each squad aims for the 3000 mark never yet reached in the tournament with City Coal St Louis Elks No 2 Buffalo Petersen's Classics and Gold Coast Recreation among the top contenders.
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Track work under way at Charles City High
Coach Boylan fields 30 trainees as basketball season ends. After March 19 returning players join, with four first team lettermen back. A relay is planned for Drake relays and some men will enter state preliminaries.
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Dempsey and Horeman Box Off For Flood Relief
San Francisco hosts a benefit boxing night led by Jack Dempsey and Armand Emanuel to aid Santa Clara valley flood victims. Ace Hudkins meets an unnamed foe in a proposed bout as part of the charity program. In billiards, Edouard Hore mans defeated Jake Schaefer to win the world 18.2 title in a dramatic comeback, 1500 to 1190.
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Manchester Academy Cagers Given Banquet
Members of St. Xavier's basketball team with Rev. McKinley and Coach John Cooney enjoyed a banquet at the Green Lantern Inn in Manchester Indiana. The event marked the first year in basketball for the school and featured a decorated ball and candles. Coach Cooney expressed regret at missing next season while Arthur May will coach. Jack Reed was elected captain for the coming year.
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Jack” Reed
Hawkeyefuls Athletes Offer Help To Iowa Fans
Harvard guards loom for Iowa this season as Wallace and Rayner Harper leave their positions. Former Orwumwa High stars, Wallace a sophomore and Rayner a senior at Grim son, join a long list of regional players. Community fundraising efforts pledge support for the Anson team, with donors receiving a Lag badge for each dollar. Veterans like Ralph Cooper and Joe Adolph Liska, now with Minneapolis, are pivotal as scouts report midseason movement. Burlington signs rookie catcher Steve Skelton, a 25 year old from Dixon Illinois, while Krause and Moody meet in a ten round windup at Cedar Rapids Friday. Washington High of Cedar Rapids remains a top football opponent as Cedar Rapids Catholic schools and others seek games, with an intersectional match already set with San Antonio’s Malt avenue High.
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Finals in West High Tourney Carded Friday
The Hotentots beat the Haoos iers 16 to 14 and the House of David 15 to 13 to reach the West High all school basketball finals yesterday afternoon. Winners meet for the high school championship Friday afternoon. Miller led the Hottentots and Nathanson scored a late basket for House of David Jean.
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McGraw Injured When Hit By Batted Ball
Auguste Ga March 16 John McGraw contends his Giants are powerful batters. While regulars beat the second team 3 to 4 Magesy was struck on the instep by a ball and injured. The New Yorkers plan to play the University of Georgia nine at Athens.
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Risky to Meet Emanuel in New York Bout May 16
Healdsburg Cal March 15 Johnny Risky the conqueror of Jack Sharkey will face Armand Emanuel the San Francisco heavyweight contender in a May 16 bout in New York. Jack Dempsey is financially interested in Emanuel.
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Armand Emanuel
San Francisco
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Jack Dempsey
Cissell Delivers Triple as White Sox Beat Shreveport
Shreveport report on March 15 notes Chalmer Cissell, White Sox shortstop, went 1 for 4 with a triple in a spring game against Shreveport. The White Sox edged the locals 9 to 4 as Cissell showed both promise and inconsistency at bat this camp.
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