Mt Pleasant, Iowa City Set for State High School Title
Mt Pleasant meets Iowa City in a state high school basketball final after winning semifinals. Iowa City beat Cedar Rapids while Mt Pleasant defeated Elliston to reach the championship at the state university arena. Red Greene stars for Mt Pleasant as Kloos leads Iowa City with strong defense and scoring.
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Iowa City
Marekh
Mr. Pleasant
Cedar Rapids
Elliston
Ilowa City
Kioos
Darner
Pleasant
Red” Greene
Mil
Greene
Little Hawkies
Venter
Town Cit
Mt. Pleasant
Liston
Harshberger
Hampton
Iowa
Iowa City High
New Hampton
Cedar Falls
Iowey
Zip” Kloos
Hall
Shimmek
Dallas Center
Red’ Greene
Miller
Denton
Center
Ellston
Goliducla
Goldfeld
Goldfield
Cedar Rapid
Parlor City
Sioux Center
Peterson
Barvine
S .Jensen
Rimersma
Yesterfair
State University Symnasium
Frank Birch
Maurice Kent
Ned Egan Resigns After Ice Injury Injured Milwaukee club manager
Ned Egan, longtime Central association figure, resigns as Milwaukee club manager after serious spine injury from an ice skating accident in St. Paul. John J. Egan of Providence R I is appointed to succeed him. Ned Egan lies in Milwaukee hospital in serious condition with uncertain recovery.
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Ned Egan
Central Association
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Dispatches
Timme
John J. Egan
Providence
R. J
Waterloo
Egan
Grade School B B Tournament Set For Next Week
The grade school basketball tournament from the Y M C A courts will run Monday and Tuesday with finals Wednesday. Most city grade schools will send teams and expect keen competition. schedule lists junior and senior divisions with matchups per evening. Also note the Central League in Terre Haute suspends operations for the year after Springfield, O finances failed.
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Jacob Bintz
T— Lowell Ve. Lafiayette Mersen
Shington Frying
Lowellwinnes
Alentt- Emerson
Terre Haute
Ind
Central League of Baseball
Oenerations
Harry Stahlhefer
Springfield
Willard to Meet Fulton in Possible July Title Bout
Boxers Jess Willard and Fred Fulton agreed in Kansas City to a July fourth title fight if their managers finalize terms. Walton guarantees 20000 with Willard's share likely near 10660. articles to be signed April 1. Possible venues include Oklahoma City Tulsa Milwaukee or New Orleans with Dempsey rumored as a rival for Fulton.
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Kansas City
Jess Willard
Lieworld
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Ring
Walton
Willard
Fulton
Mike Collins
del. J. G. Miller
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Oil
Carl Morris
Frank Moran
Vilitia
Atttorney
Milwaukee
Wis
Ohio
New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Dempsey Weeling
Free workouts for draft eligible men offered by promoter
Frankie Whitney, promoter of the Town State Athletic Club, will provide boxing and gymnastic instruction to draft eligible men at no cost. Eligible men may join daily workouts to improve conditioning for military service, with classes already forming as service deadlines approach.
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Cellar Rapids
Frankie Whitney
Town State Athletic Club
Whitney
Sam
Wieck defends three cushion billiards title in Chicago
Augie Wieck hofer defended his crown by beating Robert Cannefax 150 to 142 over three nights in Chicago. Wladek Zbyszko defeated Pat Conley in straight falls in Sioux City. Ralph Greenleaf of Monmouth established a new world pocket billiards record with a 250 point unfinished run in a match against James Lian in Camden.
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Chicago
Augie Wieckhofer
Robert Cannefax
Wladek Zbyszko
Pat Conley
Sioux City
Pasadena
Cal
Ralph Greenleaf
Monmouth
James Lian
Camden
Greenleaf
Target shooting reform and the rise of barn door marksmen
A Washington column explains the shift from casual tin-can practice to NRA standard target shooting. It notes government backing through prizes and clubs, the growth of organized rifle and pistol groups, and the wave of disciplined, high accuracy marksmanship replacing sloppy early methods. It also discusses peep sights and cartridge considerations in a Q&A section.
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Tecruil
National Rifle Association of America
Washington, D. C
War Department
National Board For Promotion of Rifle
United States
Washington
District of Columbia
National Rifle Association
Uncle Sam
United States Army
A. &. Enfield
Louisville
W.E
Chicago
Bellville
Hans Wagner Reflects On Decline Of Veteran Batting
Veteran star Hans Wagner explains batting decline as aging reduces pep and ambition, noting the need to study pitchers and stay on the job. He argues injuries, mood, and form influence performance more than eye trouble, while recounting his own uncertainty about vision.
Record-Setting Iron Men Highlight 1917 Pitchers
Chicago March 16 Danforth of the White Sox led the league with 50 game appearances yet completed only one game and earned 11 victories. Ed Kilpatrick Cleveland worked 41 games without a finish. Baba Ruth and others topped the iron man list with numerous complete games and long stems.
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Chicago
Danforth
White Sox
Ed Kilepfer
Cleveland
Big Slim Love
New York
Cunningham
Detroit
Baba Ruth
Mays
Leonard
Cicatte
Walter Johnson
Jim Bagby
Arm and Wrist Hitters Dominate Baseball Talks
A veteran pitches batting tips emphasizing arm and wrist swings over full-body power. He highlights Lajoie and Cravath as examples and notes grip, choke up, and swing-from-the-handle strategies. The piece also touches on boxing, boxing nurses, and baseball magnates with satirical notes.
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Lajoie
Cactus Cravath
Boxing chorus and wartime jabs in town newspaper
A spirited verse laments boxing hype and wartime fervor, urging readers to enlist in the fight against the Hun while noting waves of recruiters from various American cities. The piece references Jess Willard and Fred Fulton and features a chorus urging action and support for Uncle Sam.
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