Delaney Knocks McTigue in Fourth Round Knockout
Jack Delaney of Bridgeport defeated Mike McTigue in the fourth round to claim a knockout win. Delaney, famed for power, ends McTigue's bid for the light heavyweight crown as plans for a title shot with Paul Berlenbach loom for June.
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New York
Mike McTigue
Paul Herlenbach
Berlenbach
Paul
Tiger ‘Tlowsys
Atlanta
Harry Greh
MeTigue
Freshmen to Bolster Drake U Basketball Team Next Season
Des Moines reports Drake University will add four freshmen plus two transfer students to the 1926-27 Missouri Valley Conference basketball squad. With seven lettermen returning and four capable freshmen already familiar with varsity scrimmage, coach Boeler should field a strong, cohesive unit likely to remain together for two more years.
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Clain
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Boeler
Big Ten Coaches Fight to Shield College Athletes
Western conference athletic directors launch a campaign to keep college stars from pre graduation inroads by amateur organizations. They petition Murray Hulbert to bar signing college players until after they finish school, citing Wisconsin track star Herbert Schwars and a Wisconsin basketball player who received offers.
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Murray Hulbert
New York
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Herbert Schwars
Wisconsin
Heranse
Flinois A
Girls District 3 Playoffs Reach Weekend Action
District 3 girls basketball opens with teams from Ames Coluus Grundy Center and Audubon advancing to regional rounds. Sectional winners move toward state tournament with games set across Davenport Lincoln and Sioux Center sites.
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Tda Grove
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Nowmarker
Perr Sidney
Distret
Fragmented Undergrad Banter and Local Vents at Cambridge
A jumbled reflection on Cambridge undergraduates and local concerns unfolds with witty asides about color symbolism, housing, safety, and social mores. References to Baltimore fears, Morton Rich of Norway, and a doctor’s smoke habit punctuate a scattered, satirical roundup.
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Morton Rich
Norway
Morton-of-the-Davies
Cornell Quintet Hogs Midwest Conference Basketball Title Hope
Mount Verne and Waterloo stars forged a strong season with Cornell College in the Midwest Conference race. The Cornell quintet led by coach Swaine and aided by Key players like Raymond and Quintet chief Me probient held a notable run, though stretch slump and late games tested their bid for the conference crown.
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End of season for Old Rose Gagers noted
West High ends its best season in Old Rose history with a 17–3 record in 39 games. Senior captains Burgess, Have rington, Dean, Haselman, Bovey complete their high school careers, while a nucleus of veterans returns and freshmen such as Watson Gnagy and Phil Cohn may push for first team next season.
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Arza Burgess
Regis Haverington
Harold Dean
Roger Haselman
Glen Bovey
Don Wilson
Don. Grange
Cramer
Chisholm
Templeton
Sletzél
Watson
Gnagy
Phil Cohn
Ling
McCarty
Fridley
Grant High
Cedar Rapids
Oskaloosa
Ubuque
Jesup
Vinton
Clinton
Hoff Versus Osborn In All Around Showdown
The article notes Charles fei, a Norwegian pole vault specialist, challenging Harold Osborn for the title of the world's greatest all round athlete. Osborn, Olympic champion, is pitted against Hoff in a broader contest spanning running and weight events beyond field disciplines.
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Charles Fei
Challe
Harold Osborn
Movle
Osborn
Jim Thorpe
New York
Stockjohn
Hawkeye-Fuls Lou Bellinger Wins First Round Knockout
Lou Bellinger a former Waterloo fighter scored a first round knockout over Battling Wilson in a scheduled 10 round main event at Bakerd. Manager Care tented and promoter Chir io organized several nights of boxing ahead of the May 4 show as Bellinger prepared for a rising career.
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Lou Bellinger
Waterloo
Battling Wilson
Lou
Care
Opetamote Chirio
Joe
Two Iowa Teams Enter Catholic Prep Tourney
Two Iowa high school teams advance to a Catholic preparatory tournament. The field includes Cathedral teams and local rivals with matchups set for opening rounds at Cedar Rapids venues. Coaches and players from both squads eye a deep run and potential key performances in the early round battles.
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Catholic Prep
Glen Lage Defeats Martone in Muscatine Fight
Glen Lage of Marsha line scored a win over Martone at Muscatine as a punch game unfolded. The bout saw Lage press the attack and Martone stagger, with backing by the YoHes crowd. Davenport’s Nee hier attended as Muscatine hosted the event.
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Tase
Siu Trown
Nee Hier
Davenport
All-Tourney selections named from northeastern district tourney
Upper Town Collegian picked the all-tourney five: Weigle of Orange township forward. Van Koten of Hansell forward. Heitman of Keystone center. Heckt of Keystone guard and captain. Klingman of Orange township guard. Weigle scored 55 points in three games. Orange township star Kingaman was unable to play final due to illness.
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van Koten
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Heckt
Suard
Hleitman
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Klingman
Orange
Madeline Kreerd
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Weigle
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Midwestern A A U Boxing Meet Carded At Omaha Tonight
Thirty three boxers, unattached or from Omaha Shenandoah and nearby areas, compete in seven divisions at the Midwestern A A U boxing meet at the local arena tonight. The program includes several notable bouts shaping the event outcomes and honors.
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Waterloo Man Reaches Second Flight in Dixie Golf Tourney
Waterloo, Ia. William Paheldon qualified for match play in the Dixie golf championship in Miami. His scorecard 14 44 89 lines up him for the next round. Medal winner was Leahase D F Buffalo with 72.
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Bears Win Intramural Cage Title at West High
West High Bears won the class A intramural basketball title by defeating the Snails 21 to 7 in a postseason game on a sunny afternoon. Captain Marion Tull led the winners and Duane Martin starred for the Bears in a contest that ended tied for the regular season lead.
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Nebraskas Huskers dominate Missouri Valley indoor meet
Nebraska athletes led the Huskers to a dominant Missouri Valley indoor track title at Iowa State. Locke won the 60-yard dash and low hurdles while Weir swept the hurdles and Rhodes placed in the broad jump. Iowa State and Kansas runners battled for placing as Grinnell’s Rinefort broke the weight mark. Conger of Iowa State missed the meet due to illness.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Return Season Pride Amid Strong Conference Play
Iowa City March 1 Special Joint Western Conference champions Iowa won eight games and four losses finishing strong with top defense. Captain Charles McConnell of Mason City named outstanding guard. Iowa restricted opponents to 21.4 points per game and earned a share of the conference lead despite late- season injuries and close finishes.
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Sophomore Cagers Win St. Mary's Class Meet
The St. Mary’s night school sophomore basketball team claimed the school championship, defeating the freshman 26 to 8 and the juniors 21 to 34 after an earlier win over the seniors. The lineup included Lasche and Doyle at forwards, O’Connor at center, and Sehammett and Kueth as guards.
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Chicago Team Seeks World Series Victory Amid Trades
A garbled sports note reports Chicago hopes to strengthen early batting with new recruits as manager Joe McCarthy considers changes. It mentions a dispute over a world event, a 4 to 11 score line, and unnamed players like Ferrey and Buss McVerns amid mixed team progress and tense season outlook.
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