East High sports chief Heldt resigns to pursue business
John C. Heldt, longtime East High athletics director, submitted his resignation to Superintendent Kline. Midge Makeever succeeds him as athletic director starting September 1926, with plans to hire a physical training instructor for gymnasiums. Makeever, from Davenport, played multiple sports at Coe College and starred for four years at East High, contributing to a strong basketball program.
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John C. Heldt
East High
Charles W
Heldt Hig
aMakaaver
Kline
Toeday
Board of Education
Cane Mere
oMakeover
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Makeover
Moline
Plawoys
Heldt
Tows Stareldt
Ohio University
Athens
University of Town
Lawn
Hawkeye
Heldts University
Iowa U
Iowa
Fegret
Makeever
Clinton
Davenport
Iowa Hawkeyes Capture Second Big Ten Rifle Title
Iowa defeated Ohio State 3790 to 3743 to claim the Big Ten rifle championship and the conference team title for the second year. The Hawkeyes also set a conference individual record in the inaugural Big Ten rifle meet, earning possession of the league trophy donated by Russell Wiles.
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Towa City
Iowa
Ohio State
Big Ten
Hawkeyes
Rus
Sell Wiles
Chicago
National Rifle Association
Walter Hagen and Jones Cleared Over Amateur Rule
Officials of the National Golf Association announced that Walter Hagen and the amateur Jones did not violate amateur rules in a recent match against Heren, a professional. Clarifications followed misunderstandings about pre game remarks, with no censure warranted and officials expressing confidence Jones complied with RNY rules.
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Jones
Walter Hagen
New York
March
Bobby New
Heren
National Golf Association
Eastern court faces odd trial for crime against a cat
A bizarre court scene imagines a dog accused of murder with questions on punishment, trial rights, juries, and outcomes. It riffs on legal procedure and customary limits, highlighting absurdities in satire.
Upper Iowa Teacorks Begin Baseball Preseason Work
Fayette Iowa March 17 With basketball season finished Upper Iowa U shifts to baseball under Coach Dorman He plans outdoor drills and fundamentals as warmups begin Veteran pitchers Larson and Cavou headline a strong mound staff Keough Sullivan and Crown join infield with Bigler in center field Linton from Clarion brings experience for a likely strong lineup Hamre Grays and others fill out the roster
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Fayette
Teacorks
Upper Iowa U
Dorman
Last Fear
Larson
Ernest
Regin
Cynn
X . Fe
Cavou
Stillwater
Hawkes Minn
Sullivan
Slermient
Keough
Virmpully
Dar
Mele Roy
Donley
Waterloo
Bigher
Iowa
Slugeer
SaMsathcar
Linton
Clarmont
Coe
LWO
Uhawie
Hamre
Ronald Grays
Ana
Mint
Y. M. A. Volleyball Team to Meet Charles City Sextet
The Y. M. A. volleyball squad will face Charles City in a Thursday series of games. Local reports note the team has been strong in northern matches and aims to build momentum for upcoming contests.
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Waterlook. M.A
Straie Charly ‘Toy
Hursilag
Wyterion
Marshalstein
Midge Makeever Named East High Athletic Director
Midge Makeever succeeds Helit as East High athletic director as the 1926-27 school year opens September 1. Makeever has coached football and mentored basketball the past year during the transition after Helit resigned yesterday. Jom U ffeldt appears in the picture as East High’s former athletic director.
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Jom U_ffeldt
East High
M. E. (Midge) Makeever
Hoff Pole Vaults For World Mark
New York March 17 AP Charley Hoff of Norway stars at the world indoor meet winning five of seven events with two records. Norton of Georgetown pushed Hoff closely in the high hurdles and long jump and a leg injury forced Cathlon champion Osborn to retire. Hoff set world marks in the pole vault clearing 14 feet 7 inches and in the broad jump with 22 feet 11 inches. Norton totaled 4,709.4 points. Hoff 4,585. Officials refused a rerun to credit Norton. In basketball, Christ Episcopal defeated First Evangelical 22 to 12 and First Baptist downed Grace M 28 to 18. Other scores listed.
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Teachers College
Mendenhall
Dickinson
Mendenhail
Art Dickinson
Amory
Greha
Waterloa
East Fligh
McRoberts
Waverly
Luke
Hampton
Lynch
Dashman
Garner
Frost Shell
Hock
O'Brien
Sully
Titor
Broderick
Rodder
Greenley
Waterloo East High
Dayton
Mead
Jesperson
New York
Charley Watt
Norwey
Natlisan Square Garden
Emerson Norton
Georgetown University
Hott
Moss
Baltimore
Nowding
Georgetown
Nerton
Jof
Norton
Gruder Teur
Vishtinw
Christ Episcopal
First Evangelical
Baptist Five
Grace M
Methodists
First Mfs
Walnut Street
Westminster - Presbyter
First Brethren
First
Central Christian Evangelical
Northsoyterton
Burton Avene Baptist
Linden M
St. Pauls MB
First Congregational
Shops Quintet to Meet Cedar Rapids Five Here Thursday
Illinois Central shops basketball set to host Cedar Rapids five Thursday evening. Manager Fred Seidler plans a regular lineup with anticipated stars from former Washington and Grant, plus noted guards Cunstead and Caliprine. A record crowd was expected for the clash.
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Cedar Rapids
Ilinois Central
Rovk Ielands
Kastighgyin
Fred Seidler
Tock Island
Mailer
Hp O
Washington
Grant
Playground games in grade back league last night
Washington Irving defeated Edison. Vy Emerson beat Central 72 to 3. Whittler won over Lawel 6 to 1. Mohawks vs Gystiel Sdisor and Winmeres yy are listed as upcoming games in the Eastern league schedule.
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Washington Irving
Edison
Emerson
Central
Whittler
Lawel
Gills” League
Flonight Taya Ab Lealvare
Bes Se Teva
Mohawks
Gystiel Sdisor
Wand Winmeres Yy
Ayeelical of
Eaersen
Grinnell College Faces Valley Conference Uncertainty
A garbled report from Grinnell College predicts possible withdrawal from Valley Conference talks as athletics leadership shifts. The piece discusses coaches H I Hag and Chartes Jack amid broader questions of Grinnell joining or leaving the Missouri Valley setup and the impact on funding and future schedules.
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Vanses City
H. I. Hag
Grinnell College
Chartes Jack
Mead
Grinnell
Missouri Valley Conference
Trust
Black
Cun Poe
Tinh
Athietics Av
Sahery
Sale Wyalee
Charles Islaeh
Vailey
Atowine
Ciriaien
Plare
Class A finals open tomorrow in Ottumwa
Ottumwa hosts the Class A high school basketball finals with six to seven sessions. Boone Cedar Rapids Webster City Newton and others compete for state title seeds, with schedule set Thursday night through Saturday afternoon and officials McGormack and Saur. advance tickets top 600. Newton leads in seat sales with about 200. many blocks reserved by smaller schools.
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Otuimwa
Ottumwa
Newton
Webster City
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Boone
Ehra Torneys
Iowa
Boole
Webster ‘City
Cedar Rapid
Fo McGormack
Drake
J. Z
Saur
Simpson
Cornell Cagers set strong scoring marks in Midwest conference
Dennis Millenberg of Newton led Cornell scoring with 124 points in 12 conference games, while Bel Raymond of Waterloo totaled 115 and Captain Jud Dean added 99. Millenberg also played every minute of every game, including four practice games, as Cornell claimed the Midwest title.
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Mount Vernon, Jr
Dennis Millenberg
Newton
Cornell
Jud Dean
Waterios
Raymond
R. Johnson
Reymond
Irish Names Dominate Baseball Talk During Era
Irish players have long featured prominently in baseball history with managers like Joe McCarthy and owners such as Wrigley shaping teams. The article notes many Irish surname stars and their impact from early years to modern championships, praising their perseverance and brains in advancing the game.
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AL Demared
Wormer
New York Ghints
Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Trish, Ramos
Joe McCarthy
Mike Goolly
Jimmy Burba
Tames
George Stirlings
W McGraw
Comiskey
Moran
Kelly
Collins
Burhett
Detthanty
Doyle
Olieiss
Tive Toraver
Class B Teams Ready to duel for Iowa title in Ames
Four district champions Lake View Irwin Keystone Grand View meet for state Class B basketball tournament at Iowa State Teachers College arena. Round robin format with games set Thursday Friday and Saturday at State Gymnasium. Officials include FE W Kean and LL Mendenhall.
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Anes
Sehoat
Lake Vinn
Irwin
Key Stone
Grand View
Jchampions
Grand View Land
Lake View
Keystone
Erwin
FE. W. Kean
Abrahan Lincolnligh
Council Bins
LL. Mendenhall
Iowa
Coltece
Catholic Prep Quintets Ready for National Cage Meet Opening
Catholic Prep quintets prepare for the National Catholic Interscholastic tournament in Chicago. Schools named include Marquette University High Milwaukee Catholic High Decatur Indiana Aquinas Rochester New York Wichita New Soulaville Wy Layala Chicago Spalding Peoria Cleveland Cathedral Taolhn and others. Strong field from St Louis Naragara Marquette Mich Columbia Md St Paul Rackhurst Kansas City Mo Van Thiren Maine participate.
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Chicago
Cardinal Mundelein
Marquette University High
Milwaukee
Catholic High
Decathy
Ind. Aquinas
Rochester
Wichita
New Soulaville
Layala
Spalding
Instihute
Peoria
Cathedral Tatlhn
Cleveland
St. Louis
Naragara High
Marquette
Mich
Columbia
Iowa Track Team Sets Sights on Ohio and Kansas Relays
Iowa’s track team, fresh from winning the Western conference indoor title, prepares for the outdoor circuit with eyes on the Ohio and Kansas Relays. Captain Dauber defends his shot put record, while others like Jack Boyles and Frank Guhel seek further relay glory as the Hawkeyes map a busy outdoor schedule through April and June.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Ohio
Kaneag
Strong Jun
Dauber
Jack Boyles
Towl
Kansas
Lawrence
Columbus
Drake
Des Moines
Penn
Philadelphia
Michigan
Town City
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ninois
Urbana
Chiecaga
Nature speaks on trees and the survival of offspring
A writer reflects on a single tree in a field and its seedlings, describing how mother trees are outgrown and replaced in a forest. The piece portrays the struggle for light and space, the rise of thickets, and the cycle of life driven by the rule of survival of the fittest as forests grow, compete, and renew themselves.
Sheldon Withdraws From Miami Golf Tournament
William Sheldon of Waterles today withdrew in the first round of match play in the Dixie championship at Miami Wla. He defaulted to 6 0. Silli Yan of New York advanced to the third round. Walter Murray of St Louis played the longest match, defeating Ralph Hurlette on the twentieth green.
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Miami
Wla
William Sheldon
Waterles
Silli- Yan
New York
Walter Mueray
St J.ouis
Ralph Hf. Gurlette
Bar Farhor
Hair Groom Ad Claims All-Day Gloss and Style
An advertisement touts a product named Wall-Groom or similar that keeps hair combed and glossy all day. It promises a natural gloss, smooths unruly hair, and suits business and social occasions. It claims long-lasting hold with minimal cost and effort.
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