Phillies Hopeful as Season Looms
Leesburg Indiana March 71 reports Phillies manager Art Fletcher sees a stronger pitching staff and improved infield. Key veterans Jimmy Ring Whitey Glazner Clarence Mitchell Couch plus youngsters Lewis Bishop compete for spots. Outfielders Mokar Cy Williams Ray Powell and catchers Henline Wikerson Wendell support a revitalized Phillies attack.
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Art Fletcher
Philadelphia Nationals
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Philly
Fletcher
Jimmy Ring
Whitey Glazner
Pirate
Phils
Clarence Mitchell
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Hubbell
Betts
Lewis
Bishop
Track and Field Opens at West High School
About 300 aspirants joined West High School track season after classes yesterday. Coach Ralph Saris outlined spring workouts and two lettermen, Capt. Eishiner and Leighton, are the only veterans. An additional 50 to 75 hopefuls are expected next week. Drill will focus on calisthenics and eye work for two to three weeks before outdoor practice begins.
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Eishiner
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New Hawk I Club Founded at Iowa City Event
Iowa City March 21 a new organization the Hawk I Club was founded for winners of the 1 at the University of Iowa The club mirrors similar Big Ten school groups The first regular meeting was held last night with plans for the next year formed
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CUGA
Iowa
Iowa City
University of Iowa
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College to play football game on New Year's Day
Berkeley reports UC confirmed a game arrangement with an eastern institution on New Year’s Day. Other notes: Tennessee appoints Bernard Oakes as athletic director and assistant coach. Jack Renault to meet Rob Roper. Sonny Gar Umore and Joe Stscher noted in various contexts. Dempsey promoter rumors denied. Northwestern prep and track swimmers compete. Comiskey recovering from gallstone surgery. changes sought to football rules. Belmont Park events announced for fall.
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Meriden
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Memphis
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Aneroworld
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New York
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Floyh Fitzsimmons
Gibrons-Carpenter Feht
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Tughe
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Tconten
Stace
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Ohio
Co —Epbnard
United States
Belmont Park
Fates
Aqueduct
M. Leleh
Much Coin Awaits Luis in Good Old U S of A
The piece notes Luis Firpo’s boxing tour in the United States with lucrative exhibition dates across cities including Baltimore Cavitstown Louisville Marietta St. Louis and Philadelphia. It mentions managers plans and potential opponents while hinting at Firpo’s retirement talk and the wealth at stake for box office draws.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Fred Fulton
Jack McAuliffe Tl
Clif Kramer
George Godfrey
Godfrey
Jack Dempsey
Big Bill Edwards
Ringworms Clash Over Knipp Jenkins Boxing Row
A ringworms letter to the Courier criticizes Harold Jenkins for quitting after a defeat to Albert Knipp and urges opponents like Collins or Joe Knipp instead. The group also praises the medal writeup for Calling and backs the Harris Gentile results and other decisions.
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Albert Knipp
The
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Collins
Joe Knipp
Harris
Former Oelwein Coach Has Quintet In Finals Of S Dakota Tourney
Oelwein Iowa March 21 Special Clem Leitch former Upper Town university star athlete and former Oelwein high coach heads a Yankton squad in the South Dakota state tournament finals at Sioux Falls. Last season Yankton won the state title and reached the Chicago national meet where Muskegon Michigan eliminated them in the first round. This year Yankton won the district tournament and is favored for the Sioux Falls meet today and tomorrow. Al Leitch Clem’s brother is among last year’s Yankton lettermen returning this season.
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Clem Leitch
Upper Town University
Oelwein High
South Dakota
Yankton
Chicago
Muskegon, Mich
Osage
Sioux Falls
al Leitch
Clem
Golf Supplanting Billiards in Europe
Berlin reports billiards, once widespread since ancient times, is losing popularity in Europe as golf gains interest. Historians cite uncertain origins but note references to billiards in ancient Greece and Ireland as a loser to golf in popularity.
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Berlin
Aha
Anacharsis
Greece
Cathire More
Ireland
France
Lanis Atv
Gage Teams Banquet April 7 Highlights Sunday School League
Annual banquet for the basketball teams of the Sunday school cage leagues will be held in the Syninysium of the Y M C A at 8 16 P M Monday April 7. More than 00 individuals including team members managers Sunday school superintendents will be present. A mass meeting will be at Walnut Street Baptist church Sunday April 6 at 6 PM. A special address will be delivered by Rev R N MacDonald or Rev Larry O Anderson. Trophies awarded to Walnut Street Baptist East Park Presbyterian and First M E teams for Intermediate Unlimited and Junior divisions. Individual trophies for eight members of each winning team. Caps for Unlimited and Junior divisions to be awarded on a three year basis. Arrangements made for awards at churches and at the banquet.
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Hasters
Walnut Street Baptist Church
R. N. MacDonald
Larry
Anderson
Evangel
Sane
Walnut Street Baptist
East Park Presbyterian
First M. E
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Plans Proceed Carpentier Gibbons Fight July Fourth
Plans move forward for a 10 round bout between Georges Carpentier of France and Tommy Gibbons of St Paul on July 4 in Michigan City Indiana. Promoter Lloyd Fitzsimmons says Dempsey will back the venture with financial support and may serve as referee. Carpentier is to sail May 1, with articles to be signed soon and additional funds to follow.
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Chicago
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Georges Carpentier
France
Jack Dempsey
Michigan City
Ind
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
Lloyd Fitzsimmons
Benton Lartor
Mich
Iran Dempsey
Carpeentier
Carpentier
America
Eddie Kane
Gibbons
Yack Kurley
Witzsimmons
Dempsey
Drake Varsity Players Receive Letters at Drake Chapel
Des Moines March 21 Bright varsity and 12 freshmen basketball players at Drake University earned sweaters and insignia at a morning chapel in Drake Auditorium. Varsity members include Captain W. G. Heatter Grealey Mantz Gherretz Newton Frank Carpenter Sanborn Claude Omer Des Moines and Charles Evarsit Des Moines. Captain Bill Boeler is the only graduate loss. Jack Sparks and Arthur Ashby from Des Moines are among returning players.
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Bill Boeler
Jack Sparks
W. G. Heatter
Grealey
M. Mantz
Rafity
A. Gherretz
Newton
Frank Carpenter
Claude Omer
Sanborn
Charles Evarsit
Clarida
Arthur Ashby
Gopher Director to Fill Two Coaching Vacancies
Minneapolis March 21 During the fall athletic activities at the University of Minnesota the task of adding two coaches to the Gopher staff absorbs athletic director Fred J Leuhring with applications already flooding in. Metcalf resigns his track and freshman football posts this spring to become Ames athletic director and Ray Elliott already left last fall as assistant football coach.
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Minn
University of Minnesota
Gopher
Fred J. Leulving
Leuhring
T. N. Metcalf
Ames
Ray Elliott
Cardinals May Trade Stock for Catcher
St Louis March 21 Milton Stock the Cardinal third baseman may be involved in a deal for a catcher. Branch Rickey says the search continues with Phillies and Dodgers as possible partners after giving up on Mickey O Neil from Boston.
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Milton Stock
Cardinal
Branch Rickey
Mickey O'Neil
Boston
Rickey
Phillies
Dodgers
Violin Bow Found Hidden in Independence House Walls
Workmen remodeling the Howterman house on Third avenue northeast uncovered a bass wood violin bow wedged in a wall. The bow was traced to G. W. Burris, an acquaintance of Dad Garner who lived there over 30 years ago, Garner an oldtime orchestra member. He died at Guttenberg several years ago.
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G. W. Burris
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Guttenberg
Ten Girls Teams Compete In State Meet On Iowa Falls Court
Iowa Falls hosts the first annual girls state basketball tournament under the Iowa State High School Athletic Association. Audubon faces Delphos in opening action as 16 district champions enter an elimination format. Referee Abbott and umpire Taylor oversee two day schedule with games including Houll vs Maynard and Crawfordsville vs Nee.
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Iowa Wall
O. Abbott
Weat Des Moines S High Wilh
Lee Taylor
Des Motes
Towa U Trackmen Hope to Place in Olympic Tryouts
Iowa City hosts preliminary Olympic track tryouts May 1 open to Midwestern AAU athletes from North and South Dakota Nebraska and Iowa. Top three advance to final trials at Harvard Stadium June 18 and 28. Final top four in each event earn Paris Games spots. Iowa’s prospects include Cap Char Brooking and Eric C Wilson plus H G Morrow G B Noll H R Phelps A Crawford and Chan F Coulter.
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United States
Paris
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South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
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Ihese
University of Iowa
Towa
Cap Char Brooking
Oskaloosa
Eric C. Wilson
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Morrow
G. B. Noll
H. R. Phelps
A. Grawford
Chan F. Coulter
Theatrical Offerings At Plaza And Crystal Theatres
Waterloo Women's club presents The Bear at Plaza Theatre with Mae Murray Fashion Row and Witners The Telephone Girl along with a Russian dance by Alena Flint and violin by Ona C Betnke. The Last Hour at Crystal Theatre features Milton Sills and Carmel Myers directed by Edward Sloman with cast including Alec Francis Jack Mower and Walter Long. West of the Water Tower marks Gleny Hunter’s film debut at a Paramount release under favorable auspices.
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Plaza Theatre
Plaza
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Fashion Row
Witners
Alena Flint
Ona C. Betnke
the Crystal
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Carmel Myers
Frank R. Adams
Munsey’s
Edward Sloman
Alec Francis
Jack Mower
A Lex
Walter Long
Wilson Hummel
Crystal Theatre
Danderine Hair Health Claims Promised for Girls
An advertisement touts Danderine as a beauty product for girls to improve hair appearance. It asserts hair will look thick, shiny, and lustrous, with reduced dandruff and stalling, claiming the tonic tones and stimulates each hair for stronger growth and healthier look.
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Local Wrestling Lights Up Strand With Star Power
The Strand theater and Water Tower spotlight a packed bill featuring Mary Lineden, Glynn, and Raymoud Mitch, drawing attention to a dramatic confrontation and a mix of unusual acts. The show promises standout performances from notable locals and guests, with a focus on a bold center stage chase and a tense ring sequence.
Instant stomach relief from acids and indigestion
A vintage advertisement touts rapid relief for stomach discomfort including acid reflux, indigestion, gas, and bloating. It promises low cost and broad use with druggists recommending the product for immediate comfort and digestion correction.
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