Stecher Aims For World Title In Omaha April 9
New York report profiles Nebraska wrestler Stecher famed for his rib crushing body scissors and leg strength. He claims top form to challenge Caddock for the world title in Omaha on April 9, after ranking among sport’s elite contemporaries and defeating rivals in catch as catch can.
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Towa Begins Short Siege Of Football Work
Towa schedules three weeks of football practice at Towa Park beginning March 21 under Coach Jones. Freshmen and new players will be emphasized with scrimmages and early drills to prepare for fall. Afternoon gym basement practices continue, with possible baseball work after the three weeks.
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Y M C A Bowling Team Climbs to Third in Commercial League
The Y M C A bowling team moved into third place in the Commercial League by sweeping three straight games from the Overland team last evening. Swenson of the Y registered the high single game and high average for the evening.
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Central association will choose eighth city next week
Ottumwa and La Crosse remain contenders for the Central association franchise with President Ford planning visits on March 29. Officials note La Crosse has strong support from Cedar Rapids and Clinton while Ottumwa’s delay stems from local organizers. The league aims to finalize the franchise award by end of next week.
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Western Intercollegiate Gymnastic, Wrestling and Fencing Meet
Entries for the Western Intercollegiate meet at the State University of Iowa on March 28 and 29 have been received from most schools. Northwestern and Indiana have delayed. Ames and Nebraska appear likely to compete outside the Big Nine.
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Campaign to Raise 7000 for City Baseball Club
Waterloo launches an ambitious one day canvas to secure the balance of seven thousand dollars needed to finance next season's baseball team. Local committee members, all business or working men, will lead teams to solicit subscriptions and hope to complete the drive swiftly. Citizens are urged to sign and return subscription blanks to spare volunteers extra visits.
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East and West Battle for City Championship at Armory
East and West basketball teams prepare for the city championship tonight at the Armory. An expected record crowd will attend as Safe Young of Stats Teachers college referees, fresh from Cedar Falls duties praised by officials. West aims to clinch the title, while East doubts dope rumors and recalls Cedar Falls upsets.
Jobbers League To Be Organized
Representatives of all baseball teams desiring to join the Jobbers league are urged to attend a meeting in the Courier editorial rooms Thursday evening. The gathering will set preliminary steps for organizing the circuit for the coming season. At least six chapters are planned and several vacancies expected. Last season’s clubs are requested to attend. The note mentions subscribers and advertising interest.
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War Camps Aid Baseball Says Hamilton in 1917 Era
In New York on March 21, W C Hamilton argues the U S war entry boosts baseball by training camps and patriotic leaders. He notes diminished Federal leagues threats and says Ban Johnson supports military training plans, while Finston’s army service adds credibility to wartime stories and renewed public interest in the sport.
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Norfolk clubs plan military training at spring camps
In Norfolk Virginia both the Norfolk club of the Virginia league and the Buffalo International league team decided to hold military training at their spring camps in Norfolk. There was no change among the leaders in the American Bowling Congress tournament at Grand Rapids Michigan yesterday. The Montreal Canadiens were defeated in Seattle 6 to 1 by the Seattle Pacific Coast Hockey Association champions.
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