Giants Near Pennant, Giants Near Pennant in 1920s Outlook
Sexry L Farrell reports from New York that Giants captain John McGraw faces the long-standing pennant pattern with Uncle Wilbert Robinson’s Robins challenging Brooklyn and Pittsburgh. The piece weighs contenders, noting stronger rosters, pitching depth, and uncertain infield power, with Stoneham and McGraw optimistic about the Giants’ chances.
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Johnny Evers
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Upper Iowa eyes a strong spring baseball season
Upper Iowa University aims for a great year with a veteran core and promising newcomers. Key performers include Bre and Dunman on the mound, Strong and Perry infielding, and the outfield duo Relders and Buney, with outdoor practice underway ahead of a April 30 game at Favret versus Columbia.
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Ipper
Iowa University
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Learn
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Kelly
Tilt Buney
Carson
Alien
Columbia Tege
Favret
Guillemot Displayed Unique Running Form
Tossef Guillemot a French soldier printer impressed American trainers with an unusual forward lean and measured ride pace. He explained the position aids speed and endurance, displaying stamina in distance events and later dashes at Antwerp amid Yankee stars.
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Jeii Hay
Antwerp
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Daisy
Herman to Box Adams in 13-Round Match Tonight
Pete Herman former world bantamweight champion will meet George Adams of Chicago in a 13 round boxing bout in New York tonight. Advertisement for Garluna Flour appears in the same page.
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New York
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New Origans
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Chicago
Ignorant Essays By 7 bP MeEvoy
A reader derides Wells outlines of history for vagueness and missed questions. The writer mocks unanswered queries about Archimedes Columbus Caesar Nero Godiva and Moses and laments the lack of humorous treatment in the work. Copyright Associated Editors.
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Dempsey Sidesteps Match with Gibbons
Detroit promotor receives wire from Tack Kearns proposing Dempsey Gibbons in a four round exhibition with Dempsey taking 50 percent of receipts. Kearns suggests Gibbons as opponent. Gibbons praised as a top heavyweight with speed, slipping punches, and strong defense. Eddie Kane manages Gibbons. Tommy shows fast pace and limited clinching, noted for rapid in‑round action.
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Caddock Trains Hard for Match With Lewis
Des Moines reports say heavyweight contender Kart Caddock will be in peak condition for the April 12 Col iseum bout against Dol Stran Pr Lewis. Caddock, home based in Walnut Iowa, has recovered from illness and will start intense training. Lewis continues workouts, acknowledging Iowa’s standout as his toughest foe.
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Br. Lasker Capablanca Draw For World Top Match In Havana
World chess rivals Br. Lasker and Capablanca again drew their fourth game in Havana. The match drew strong local interest as fans followed the tense contest and reports noted safe play and no decisive result.
Western League costs rise for Des Moines team in 1930s
Des Moines officials estimate it will cost about 50,000 to operate a Western League baseball club this season. President Tom Fairweather and Secretary Lee Keyser note costs have surged from prewar levels, with higher salaries, travel, uniforms, and hotel rates. Des Moines Boosters train locally, with opening day set for April 13 and 30 players signed.
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Lee Keyser
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Birch to referee 3 O W A grid games this fall
Iowa City, March 24. Frank J. Birch of Cedar Falls will referee three of Iowa's football games next fall. He will be head official in the Notre Dame Purdue and Northwestern battles. Other officials listed include Masker for homecoming Illinois games and Migheson for Minnesota in Minneapolis.
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Johnny Wilson Licks Rostan in Second Round Clash
In Kenosha Wisconsin Johnny Wilson defeated Navy Rostan in the second round after Rostan claimed a $206 forfeit. Wilson weighed 1605 pounds and faced prefight disputes over money as he left his dressing room in a tense exchange. Elsewhere Pat McGill of Wisner, Nebraska defeated Toe Stangel in two straight falls, the first in 20 minutes, the second in 17 1/2, both by head scissors and English bars.
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O'Dowd Undergoes Hernia Surgery for Relief
New York March 24 Mike O'Dowd St Paul former challenger for the world middleweight title against Johnny Wilson underwent a hernia operation performed by Dr H V Spaulding. The physician said O'Dowd will be confined to a hospital cot about two weeks and cannot box for two to three months. Spaulding noted the injury likely came from the Wilson bout, and that hernias are usually not caused by external blows.
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New York
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Women's Track Meet at Iowa Promises a Speedy Affair
Iowa City report on the University of Iowa women students organizing their first interclass track meet for late May under the Women's Athletic association. Events include dash, hurdles, jumps, and distance throwing. Outdoor practice to begin soon with a jumping pit prepared on campus and final events on Iowa Field before the bleachers. Freshman women show strong practice and basketball champions aim to broaden their athletic record across sports.
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Iowa Field
Des Moines Nine Team of Veterans in Western League Race
Des Moines plans a veteran lineup with few doubts in four positions. Candidates for first base include Joe Dempsey from Seattle and Leslie Kiner from Seattle. Shortstop tryouts include James Jingski and Frank Philbin from Denver, while Pat Reagan from Sacred Heart college competes behind the plate. In the outfield, O Connor Moeller Kennedy and Milan vie for spots with Anderson and Farmer behind the plate. A chaotic mix of trades and recruits frames a season of uncertainty for the Des Moines team.
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Adrian Eynch
New York
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Mike Crowd
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Gar Fletcher
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Golf and Tennis at Waterloo Eyes Four New Courts
Waterloans expect four first class tennis courts at Sunnyside Country Club and expanded golf facilities at Sunnyside and Byrnes parks. The new courts, led by R A Rath, aim to end court shortages and reduce early morning Byrnes park crowding. The project boosts local sport prospects and may attract future meets to Waterloo.
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New York Sports Stars Boost State Income Tax Revenue
Albany reports state income tax receipts boosted by sports figures ahead of April 15. Major league players Renin Leonard Johnny Dundee Joe Wellitg and Joe Lynch top the list with non resident boxers also contributing from Madison Square Garden purses. Babe Ruth and Yankee camp earnings also noted as contributing to tax coffers.
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Jack Dempsey
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Texas pitcher Arthur Reviere odds for St Louis berth
March 4 reports from Orange Texas indicate Arthur Reviere a right handed pitcher from the University of Texas is shaping up as a strong possibility for a regular berth with the St. Louis Nationals Manager Rickey and veterans are said to be impressed with his work In the outfield St Louis Americans use two recruits Lamb and Wetzel Tobin is out with a lame arm and Williams is ill with tonsillitis
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Penn Relay Games Set With 3000 entrants expected
More than 3,000 athletes from about 400 schools are slated for the University of Pennsylvania relay games on April 29 and 30. Manager George W. Orton says 3,300 contestant tickets are printed and a new two mile interscholastic relay race has been added open to high and preparatory schools. Abroad French relay team will arrive mid April, but Ali Kan and Denys cannot travel.
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America
Australian golfer Kirkwood dazzles in linked feats on tour
Chicago reports on Joseph H. Kirkwood open champion of Australia and manager J Victor East arriving to showcase a prodigy known for remarkable scoring and trick shots. Kirkwood, 24, from Manly, NSW, represents Riversdale GC Victoria, aims for Pinehurst US Open and British and French opens, then exhibition matches in the United States.
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England
National Parks Face Private Use Pressure on Water and Power
Readers urged to protest proposals allowing private interests to exploit water and timber in national parks. Letter notes water exits parks to feed outside power and irrigation projects, urging civic action against schemes that monetize park resources for corporations or individuals. Q and A sections follow on shotgun barrel lead and keyholing causes with practical tips.
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Congress
Few Track Vets on Tutor Squad at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls March 24 With few veterans answering the first call Iowa State Teachers College track prospects look fair Spring workouts on the Symnasium track aim to develop new material. Veterans Perry Brown lead sprints with entries in 100 and 220 dashes. Metfessel Jones lead 440 and half mile. New men show promise in weight events high jump and pole vault.
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UST Finish Davis Cup Early Matches by July 30
United States Lawn Tennis Association set deadlines for Davis Cup preliminaries. First round must be completed by July 3, with second round by August 8, third by August 13, and fourth by August 20. Matches can be played anywhere and at any time within these limits.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Buffalo Bowling A B C tourney leaders unchanged
United Press reports at Buffalo N Y on March 24 that bowlers from Rochester Louisville St Paul Cleveland Youngstown and Ashtabula failed to move into the top ten in the ABC tournament. The Henry Doherty five from Denver led with a team total of 2786 points last night.
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Oxford and Cambridge Invited to Yale Harvard Meet
The Harvard athletic committee announced that Oxford and Cambridge universities were invited to send a combined track team to face Harvard and Yale at Harvard Stadium on June 18. If accepted, it would mark the fifth meeting of the combined teams, with past results showing Oxford-Cambridge victories in 1899 and 1911 and Harvard-Yale wins in 1904 and 1901 in New York.
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