Veteran Warloo boutcaps Waterloo theatre clash of boxers
Veteran fighter Gene Gannon meets Frankie Bush in a 10 round windup at Waterloo Theatre. Gannon, Wisconsin bantamweight champion, faces Bush from Rockford with Mandell-trainer support as they weigh 112 to 130 pounds. Harris may seek a Bush rematch. Gentle and Wolcott also in action, with referee Alex Fidler.
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Gene Gannon
Wise Ald Owl
Milwaukee
Frankie Bush
Rockford
Waterloo Theatre
Gannon
Wisconsin
Bush
Waterloo
Sammy Mandell
Weatherman
Jinx
Gentle
Harris
Johanny Harris
Des Moines
Tony Gentle
Leslie Wolcott
Nashua
Harry Smith
Wolcott
Smith
Collins
Tiger Paddy
James
St. Patrick's Day
Alex Fidler
Mason City Quint Posts Narrow 18-Start Season Record
Mason City high school basketball, led by Coach Ray Ale Ten, completed the 1923-24 season with only one defeat in 18 starts after winning the district championship at Waterloo. The team averaged 27 points per game while allowing 12, and posted a subdistrict win tally of 126 to 46. The lineup featured Cookman, Davis, Lillard, Grippen, and Crefoot, with a schedule listing victories and losses against Northwood, Spirit Lake, Algona, and others.
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Mason City
Mason Cy High Basketeers
Waterloo
Ray Ale Ten
Boone
Mason City Five
Spirit Lake
Allen
Cookman
Davi
Lillard
Grippen
Crefoot
Mason
Northwood
Redmond
Fort Dodge
City
Creses
Algona
Fry
Charles Citr
Alcona
Northvarnd
Fagte Fhave
Nevada
Charles City
Fort Portgrau
Clear Lake
Greens
Rudd
Hampton &. F .Mason
Cedar Rapids
Uridil
Young
Tigers
Reinbeck
BI Chandler
Lourney
Chandler
Unese
Aqme
Chandlers Cagers
Missouri Val
Grogmcy
Lwu
Iowa
Tclasa
Bill Chandler
Ronters
Chemse
Althe Moon City
Dysart
Thiele i
Ss Br Ouehl
West Tih
Masonity
Tar iHapids
Bil Chandier
Tina Smores
Ames Frosh Numerals Awarded to Blitsch and Miller
Kenneth Blitsch from East High and Aaron Miller from West High were among 14 freshmen at Iowa State College Ames receiving numerals for the yearling basketball squad this season. Others listed include Grimes Iden Malcolm Cae Tientoh Eastman Fletcher Hill Kenecky Ghesneau-Dolan and Montsetter. Miller was 8 regular round, while Blitsch played forward.
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Kenneth Blitsch
East High
Aaron Miller
West High
Iowa State College
Ames
Grimes
Iden
Malcolm
Cae
Tientoh
Eastman
Fletcher
Hill
Kenecky
Tourney Tales at West High Highlight Cedar Rapids Triumphs
The report recalls a hard fought West High contest with Mason City and Cedar Rapids, praising Lillard and see-sawing actions. Chandler’s coaching and the Iowa High School Athletics officiating are noted, as Reinbeck and Dysart crowds helped propel the district meet.
West High Track Team Plans Initial Workout Thursday
West High announces the squad will report for the season start this Thursday under Coach Ralph Sarfi with an expected 150 to 200 candidates. Practice will run in two gyms for three weeks, then move outdoors as weather allows. Only two lettermen return Capt. Eighter the hurdler and Leighton the dash man, with new material shaping the team for meets including East High Cedar Valley and a Teachers College invitation.
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West High
Iteam
Ralph Sarfi
Thhe
West
Eighter
Leighton
East High
Cedar Valley
Teachers College
State high school hoops tourney to Boone this Thursday
Des Moines reports that Council Bluffs Sioux City Mason City and Fairfield reach the state tournament in Boone after winning district meets. Semi finals Thursday and final Friday mark a round robin format to decide the champion by percentage with two games opening Thursday at 1 30 p.m. and the rest Friday at 9 30 p.m. Boone prepares a large gym and Elks banquet for officials and teams with local clubs sponsoring events.
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Spirit Lake
Sioux City
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Valley Junction
Mason City
Rose High
Boone
Jstate
Mount Pleasant and Burlington win in Western basketball meet
Mount Pleasant Burlington high school teams win in the Western passetball tournament with 25 to 14 victory. Iowa article notes include boxing bouts and wrestling events, college cage results, and upcoming wrestling tournament in Iowa City March 19 to 21.
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Mount Pleasant
Burlington
Swinning
Olas
Hes Moines
Roscoe Hart
Jack jZalice
Boston
Maiz
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
Indianola
Melcher High School
Simpson College
Albia High School
Golf season opens with Belleaire and Summerville events
Washington dated dispatch notes golf year starting with Belleaire amateur championship and Summerville tournament. The schedule runs daily through September with the American open moved to June. Pros like Sarazen and Smith expected to chase both the British and American opens. Edith Cummings to contest British women’s championship. Bobby Jones aims for amateur and open titles.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Summerville
D. C
England
Gene Sarazen
MacDonald Smith
Sarazen
Smith
California
South
Edith Cummings
Bobby Jones
Zame
Loop Champ to Be Decided at East High Tuesday
United Brethren and Walnut Street Baptist Sunday school teams clash in the Intermediate division post-season series at East High tomorrow night. Each team has won one game. tomorrow's winner claims the championship cup for a year. A prior Grace M. E. versus St. Pauls M. E. game precedes the main event at 7 30 p m with Mendenhall of Iowa officiating and a 15 cent admission.
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United Brethren
Walnut Street Baptist
East High
Baptists
Grace M. BE
St. Paul's M. E
East High Gym
Columbia Prepares for Interstate Conference Track Meet
Dubuque Ia March 17 Six conference schools and several invited teams are expected to show speed at the Western Interstate Collegiate Association track meet to be held at Columbia college on Saturday May 17. Columbia college officials are making preparations for what may be one of the biggest meets ever held in Dubuque. Participating schools include La Crosse State Normal Valparaiso St Viator De Paul and Luther colleges with several non conference colleges also applying for entrance.
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Dubuane
Western Interstate Collegiate Association
Columbia College
Columbia College Athletic
Dubique
Western Interstate Conference
la Crosse State Normal
Valparaiso University
St. Viator College
DePaul University
Luther College
International swimming club invite sparks Sidney link
Sidney, N S area reports Andrew Carlton accepted an invitation to join the Australian Olympic swimming club. The note indicates a cross continental sports connection with Olympic ties and club membership for Carlton.
Mason City Wins District Basketball Title
Mason City cagers under Coach Ray Allen topped Dysart 25 to 19 to clinch the district title and earn a trip to the state meet in Boone. Johnny Cookman led with 16 points, supported by Davis and Littard as Mason City built a large first-half lead before Dysart rallied in the second half. Dysart's Mehlhouse and Stewart tried to rebound, but Mason City maintained control through the final period.
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Northeastern
Iowa
Boone
Ray Allen
Mason City
Dysart
Gookman
Johnny Cookman
Davis
Liltlard
Aller
Illinois Athletes Win Big Ten Track Meet
Illinois dominated the Western conference indoor championship led by Dean Brownell who shattered the indoor pole vault world record with 13 ft 5-8 in. Other Illini marks included two conference records and six first-place finishes as they totaled 38 1 3 points. Michigan finished second with 19 points, Iowa placed third, and Chicago fourth.
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Chicago
Dean Brownell
Illinois
Michigan
Jean
Brownell
Brooker
Illini
Towa
Ohio and Wisconsin Compete With Narrow Margin
Ohio leads Northwestern 8 to 7 with 1 3 in the unit. Minnesota trails 6 1 2. Wisconsin sits at 21 2. Pir due failed to place in the event, leaving organizers to adjust results.
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Ohio
Northwestern
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pirdue
Three Cage Teams Tied for Big Ten Title
The Western conference season ends with Illinois Chicago and Wisconsin sharing the title at eight wins and four losses each after Wisconsin beat Chicago and Madison 30 to 23. Purdue Ohio Indiana form a seven and five tie for fourth, followed by Michigan Minnesota Iowa Northwestern.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Madison
Illinois
Purdue
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Northwestern
New leaders in bowling appear in meet standings
The Associated Press reports Herb's Indians of Cleveland lead the American Bowling Congress five man event with 3 044 dates and 1 400 in their third game. Dingwell and Scribner of Detroit top doubles with 1 307 while Diedrick and Olson of Detroit take eighth in doubles with 1 265.
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Chicago
Herb
Indians
Cleveland
American Bowling Congress
Dingwell
Scribner
Detroit
Diedrich
Olson
Iye-Men
Herb's Indians
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Buffalo
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Durkes Motors
Kansas City
Grennan-Calas
Dandy Wirsts
Klerk Beverages
Western Electric
Luingoln Lifes
Fore Warne
Woodward
Dingwell-Scribner
Dolaun-Hill
Minneapolis
Mihm-Miller
Kohler
Wis
Urban-Sitlinger
Erle
Dean-Martin Stu Louis
Marx Schucker
Vales-Crutte
Youngstown
Diedrick-Olson
Haggerty-Cowlisk
Toledo
Schaul-Breckwith
Syracuss
Pazy
Sping
Klatt
Milwaukee
Marbach
Loftus
Albany
Seee van de Walle
Mishawaka
Meier
St. Louis
Smorewski
Owen
Louisvie
Weber
Blizzbath
N. J
Girl Cage Tourney for State Honors Held This Weekend
Ten high school girls basketball teams travel to Iowa Falls for a weekend state elimination tourney. Finals field includes Maynard Delphos Iowa Falls Hull Chariton Crawfordsville Nevada Audubon Bradgate Grand Meadows. District meet finals scores list results from Vinton Corning Hampton Rock Rapids Chariton Crawfordsville Jefferson Audubon Mallard Sac City.
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Des Moines
Iowa Falls
Maynard
Delphos
Hull
Chariton
Crawfordsville
Nevada
Audubon
Bradgate
Grand Meadows
Iinals
Felow
Vinton
Newhall
Corning
Lenox
Hampton
Rock Rapids
Rockgatey
Cresco
Brighton
Jefferson
Nevata
Coon
Rapids
Mallard
Sac City
Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Faces Defeat In JOMA Semifinals
Des Moines March 17 Cedar Falls Independent basketball team fell in the state amateur cages tournament semifinal, losing to Palmer Motor five of Council Bluffs 30 to 25. Southern Surety of Des Moines defeated Parmers 39 to 14 in the final. Horton, Bates and Morrison starred for Cedar Falls.
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Des Moines
Cedar Falls
Palmer Motor Five
Councel Bluffs
Southern Surety
Parmers
Parmer Motor Quint
Horton
Bates
Morrison
Black Hawk
Reinbeck DeMolay to Meet Reinbeck Methodists Wednesday
Waterloo chapter of DeMolay basketball team faces Reinbeck Methodists in a return game at East High gym Wednesday evening. The DeMolays seek revenge after an earlier Reinbeck victory. Expected starters include Hulett Burright Gunstead Walden Knowles with several reserves likely to see action.
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Waterloo
Reinbeck Methodists
East High Gym
Reinbeck
Hulett
Burright
Gunstead
Ey Walden
Knowles
Ent High Quint Wins Tourney At Cornell College
East High's Ent High quintet captured the Class A piety tournament title at Cornell College Mount Vernon by routing Tipton 49 to 21 in the finals. Hosts Hostetler and Kipp starred with seven baskets and seven free throws total 21 points. East defeated Hubbard and Grant High, with Raymond and Artus aiding the win. The team lineup included Sant, Artus, Hostetler, Kipp, Raymond, Daiey, Seidler, Metcalf, Ward, Blin and Seidler.
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Hast High
Orange and Black
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Miller
Drubbin Tipton
Hubbard
Grant High
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Grant
East High
East
Kipp
Raymond
Artus
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Australian Olympic Swimming Club
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