Jefferson Five Triumphs in Ames High School Tourney
Jefferson high school basketball team delivered a stunning strong performance at the Ames high school tourney earning the Iowa State College silver trophy and a place in the eastern Iowa tournament at the University of Iowa. Jaques stood out with college level defense while Jefferson defeated West Waterloo and drew praise from Coach Williams and the Ames staff.
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Cedar Falls to Meet Reinbeck in High School Clash
West High and Reinbeck high school teams collide at the local M C A gym this evening in a highly anticipated game. Local interest centers on the winner facing West High, with both squads boasting strong lines and top players. potential future games depend on tonight’s result.
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Rockwell City
Rowland claims Bunny recruit Earl Simon controversy over signing
Cedar Rapids and Dubuque clash over youthful catcher Earl Simon amid two-contract claims. Mike Simon writes Cedar Rapids letter urging swift contract with Cedar Rapids, while Rowland of Dubuque asserts first signing, sparking a heated, newspaper-fueled dispute.
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Rowland
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SimpOon Will Hold Tournament and Trophy Display
Indianola Ia March 18 The Simpoon basketball tournament gains steam as Jefferson and Lenox join and Corning eyes strong challenge ahead. A gold lined loving cup fourteen inches high will crown the winner with banners for runners up. Ticket sales top 400 as local businessmen boost support for the event scheduled March 26 to 29 with parades, receptions, and a banquet for visitors.
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Cedar Rapids-Ced Rapids Waterloo exhibition games not canceled
Cedar Rapids fans insist exhibitions with Waterloo are not canceled and will not be called off unless the Central association adopts written rules prohibiting inter association exhibitions. A Burlington story claimed managers had canceled all inter season games, but Cedar Rapids and Waterloo games remain on.
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Monmouth
President Justice and unwritten law on exhibition games
The report notes President Justice last year suggesting fans recall that if the claim is true, there never was an unwritten law prohibiting exhibition games.
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Thorpe Set for Regular In Giant Outfield This Season
Christy Mathewson asserts that the famed Indian Jim Thorpe will win a regular outfield spot when the National League pennant race starts April 10. Thorpe, back with the McGraw band after two weeks, has shown deadly batting with three home runs in six games and an average near .850. Mathewson notes Thorpe is a natural hitter with great speed, while McGraw remains quiet on formal selection.
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Bunny Fans Add To General Fund Planning Grand Stand
Cedar Rapids readers learn the local booster group has boosted baseball funds to about 13 675 after an auction sale of a donated De Tamble car plus 13 200 in subscriptions. Proceeds fund improvements on a new park and a five acre site held by a holding company for Cedar Rapids Baseball Association. Three bleachers will be built with elevated seating and back supports in the grand stand, improving fan comfort.
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Baseball
Decatur May Sell Franchise At League Meeting
Decatur papers hint at reopening talks with Rock Island over the Three-I baseball franchise as directors meet at Hotel Davenport next Wednesday. Some Decatur directors may sell if Rock Island seeks to buy while Decatur continues season ticket sales and prepares players for reporting day. W. M. Bering and Virg H. Sanders lead Decatur. Barry McCormick will attend as Peoria’s manager, coming from Chicago.
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Virg H. Sanders
Barry McCormick
Peoria cl Ib
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Chicago
Peoria
C A Players to Stay With Sox in 1919 Season
Ottumwa product Baker Barton James Johnston and George Mogridge are set to join the Chicago White Sox. Inter Ocean reports manager expects infield strength from Borton and Lord while praising Borton's hitting and Sporton's value as a left-handed hitter. Mogridge shown as a promising young pitcher with a sharp curve, speed and exceptional coolness on the mound.
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James Johnston
Ottumwa
George Mogridge
Galesburg
Inter Ocean
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Lord
Callahan
Sporton
Sox
Coastal pitchers push for evidence of Johnston’s heart
Coastal scouts urge the outfield prospect Johnston to show commitment and consistency. He remains an unknown quantity at the plate though he can field and run bases well. Hitting has been spasmodic, with a poor showing in Oakland exhibitions and in San Francisco. If he hits consistently, he could force a regular berth and challenge the Bali club.
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Outfeld
Oakland
Frisco
Bali
Christian pastor resigns to take Liberty Kan church
Rev H F Bolton resigns as pastor of the Christian church at Falla Ia to accept a call to the Christian church at Liberty Kan. He will leave about April first after a year or two in Falla. No successor named yet. John Benshoof sues Chicago Great Western for 3000 damages over a foot injury while switching at Somers Ind.
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Somers
Pyramid Pile Remedy Ad Offer
An old advertisement promises instant relief from piles with Pyramid Pile Remedy. It urges readers to request a free trial sample from Pyramid Drug Co at 420 Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan, claiming quick recovery and possible avoidance of surgery, with regular packaging available for 50 cents.
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