West High basketball team heads to national meet in Chicago
West High's 14 man Old Rose squad, fresh from Ottumwa wins, prepares for the national high school tournament in Chicago March 31 to April 4. Coaches plan short drills and exams by Dr J H Butis while fans back the team to bring glory to Waterloo.
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West High
Chicago
Old Rose
Ottumwa
Spirit Lake
Oskaloose
Osceola
Sarfismen
Waterloo
Ralph, Sarfi
C. ‘G. Dunsmoor
J. H. Butis
Inumbe
iCapt
Bob Potter
Jon Sansone
Robert Burton
Arza Burgess
Rogfer Haselman
Paul McGarvey
Don Grange
Keith Sanborn
Arthur Mister
Gilbert McGowan
Will
L. F. Potter
First Street West
Meén
M.C. A
Che ‘A
Ross Cagers
Tain
Maine
Florida
Mennesota
Texas
Pennsylvania
California
Windy
Midway
Outa
Bartlett
Willi
West Hoves
Bre
Sarff
Duis
Aft ‘Ernoon
Local bowlers finish high at state Elks tourney
Waterloo Elks bowling team led by Glenn Tibbitts A EL Johnson Andy Friedl L R Swenson and Dr F C Liffring placed third in the five man team event at Fort Dodge Sundar with a total of 2327. Sivenson placed fourth in the singles with 644, Friedl 497 Tibbitts 469 and Johnson 476. Doubles saw Founson Frien 969 and Swenson Tibbitts 971.
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Waterloo Elks
Glenn Tibbitts
A. EL Johnson
Andy Friedl
L. R. Swenson
Dr. F. C. Liffring
Elks
Fort Doige Sundar
Sivenson
Friedl
Tibbitts
Johnson
Founson-Frien
Swenson-Tibbitts
Y M A Volleyball Team Defeats Marshalltown
The Waterloo Y M A volleyball team defeated Marshalltown four games to one with set scores of 15-9 13-15 15-13 15-12 and 15-5. The Y sees action again Wednesday at home against Dubuque and travels tonight to Cedar Rapids for a triangular with Cedar Rapids and Davenport teams.
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Waterloo
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Potpourri of college athletics and pro boxing notes
A mix of track and field hopes led by Harry St Phelps aiming for a two mile record, plus Rockne scouting at Notre Dame football practice. Also reports Sid Terris and Tiny Herman defeating Bob Roper in a 10 round bout in Portland with upcoming national interscholastic tournament entries list.
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Roper
Portland
Ore
Sid Terris
New York
Tiny” Herman
Salt Lake
West High basketball triumph and quirky spring notes
The page salutes West High basketball with passionate crowd support and mentions players Burton, Haseljan, Burgess, Sansone, and McGahrvey, praising last minute stands and defensive grit. It also carries light social quips about spring, gardening, postal jokes, a New York Zoo baby boar, and veteran awards while noting Cletus Dixon, Mike Sexton, Elsie Janis, and local gossip with playful verve.
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West
Ike Haseljan
Burgess
Sansone
McGahrvey
2 City
Wrat
Bischoff Swats Two Homers In White Sox Exhibition
Chicago White Sox recruit George Bischoff homered twice in four at bats as the Sox beat the Shreveport Gassers in an exhibition in their Shreveport camp. Other notes cover Browns, Cardinals, Tigers, and New York teams playing multiple spring games as MLB exhibition season opens.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George Bischoff
Chicago White Sox
Shreveport
Shreveport Gassers
White Sox
Bill Killeter
Cubs
Salt Lake City
Long Beach
Cal
Cablets
Cardinals
Lloyd Toomey
Taylor Southit
California University
Thera
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Tigers
Augusta
New York
Greater
Florida
Dodgers
Senators
Giants
Phillies
Yankees
Braves
Giant
Reading
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Cleveland
Columbus
Lakeland
Boston
New York Yankees
St. Petersbure
Brooklin Dodgers
Ochen Yestering
Harris
Nurmi Aims to Break Indoor Mile Record Tonight
Paavo Nurmi will run the last long indoor mile on New York boards as he seeks to topple the four minutes twelve seconds mark tied with Joe Ray. Jimmy Connolly of Georgetown joins the effort in a special race at the Two Hundred Forty fourth coast artillery event. Nurmi plans a continental tour after this indoor season and hopes to return east in May for a European meet series.
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Associated Press
New York
Paavo
Jimmy Connolly
Preanet
Georgetown
Jin
Nurmi
Europe
George Sisler Birthday Yarn Tells Umpire Story
On March 24 1893 George Sisler is born in Manchester G The newspaper prints Sislers favorite baseball yarn about Singing Bill Byron an old National League umpire In a famous game a loud fan claims a bad call Bill asks who said it and the crowd erupts with eager claims before quipping he only wanted to see if the man in mind made the remark
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George Sisler
Manchester
George
Sisler
Bill Byron
Bill
Orator
Iowa U Prep Track Meet Slated May 2
Invitations go out from the University of Iowa to state prep school track athletes for what could be the feature high school classic. May 2 is set with 700 schools invited and a 440 yard dash showcase by Illinois A C with two Olympic men and other strong runners.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa Field
Illnois
Dodge
Watson
Hosen
Stevenson
Third Kelsey Ten Try For Outfield With Dixon Show
The piece outlines the Waterloo area baseball scene with Pat and Archie Dixon joining the Hawks tribe and Gace from Milwaukee as outfield candidates. It notes Cletus Dixon’s suspension and planned travels, plus Willford’s re election as president and league officers decisions. The story highlights a busy spring as Dixon lines up outfield talent while defending the ban and reorganizing staff.
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Kelsey
Winebagg Reservation
Nebraska
Cletus Dixon
Pat
Archie
Dixon
Gace
Milwaukee
K. E. Gilbert
Wwaseman
Cletus Wiaon
Marlin
Sloux
National Commission
Willford
Waterloo Baseball Association
A. C. Willford
Sam Frank
M. H. Kelly
Ed Madigan
MH. Kelly
Nance Committee
Frank Lawson
Harry Kiester
Frank Fish
The
Grounds
W. A. Reed
War Atkinson
Beldeni
The Wasteful West Editorial Calls for Conservation
The author cites a Saint Paul Pioneer Press editorial urging conservation across the West and Midwest. It argues that states like Minnesota recognize the need to conserve game, fisheries, forests, and soils, while western regions still exploit resources. It warns of tax gaps, habitat loss, overuse of water, and forest decline amid growing public interest in conservation.
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West
Minnesota
Sth Paul Pioneer Press
Middlewest
Dumont Cagers End Season With 23 Wins In 26 Games
Dumont high school basketball team coached by Martyn Bacon completed a strong season with 23 victories in 26 games. The squad scored 551 points, averaging 22 per game, while opponents totaled 309, averaging 12 per game. Losses came at the hands of Osage, Rudd, and Greene.
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Dumont High School
Martyn Bacon
Dumont
Osage
Rudd
Greene
Boxing and wrestling notes from across the circuit
Baltimore rider Hart earns a decision over Clyde Jeagie in a 12 round lightweight bout. Zivic defeats Ghubby Bown by judge’s decision in Pittsburgh. Red Chapman wins in Boston over Dundes in 10 rounds. Warne Mann vs Mondt set main bout in Chicago on March 31. Jarry Greh arrives to train for 16 round bout with Gene Tunney in St. Paul. Pete Sarmiento stops Connie Curry by technical knockout after Curry breaks hand. Tommy Turns defeats Larry Schink in 19 rounds in Indianapolis. Dick Evans defeats Joe Gans in 10 rounds in Cincinnati. Coffman and Dale fight to a 10-round draw in Omaha. Aileen Rigein, diving champion, suffers appendicitis may need operation in New York. Earl Sande, now able to mount at Jamaica track after Saratoga scare, weighs 113 pounds and plans further workouts.
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Baltimore
Mid
Alex Hart
Philadelphia
Clyde Jeagie
Toledo
Pittssburgh
Jack Zivic
Pittsburgh
Ghubby Bown
Rochester
Boston
Red Chapman
Chelsea
Johnny Dundes
New York
Chicaro
Warne Mann
Jon “Toots
Mondt
Colorado Cowboy
St. Paul
Minn
Jarry Greh
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Milwaukee
Pete Sarmiento
Connie Curry
Sioux City
Curry
Indianapolis
Ind
Tommy
Larry Schinck
Cincinnati
Dick Evans
Joe Gans
Omaha
Roral Coffman
Council Blutts
Mike Dale
Grand Island
Neb
Misa Aileen Rigein
Earl Sande
America
Govermler
Saratoga
Jamaica
Out of Bounds Rule in Golf Strokes and Distances
The article explains U S G A guidance on out of bounds. Under stroke and distance, a tee shot going OB requires teeing anew and playing three. Some clubs adopt a special rule charging just distance, allowing a two stroke next play.
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United States Golf Association
New York Commission May Add Dempsey to Ineligible List
The New York Athletic Commission and heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey face a final meeting today over possible inclusion of Dempsey on New York state’s ineligible list. The move could shift Dempsey to Mickey Walker’s old spot and bar him from state rings. Dempsey dismisses the commission as lacking jurisdiction and vows to laugh it off as they prepare drastic action.
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Associated Press
New York
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Dempsey
New York Boxing Commission
Los Angeles
Ore
Ball Squad Drills Outdoors as Cedar Falls Team Prepares
Cedar Falls March 24. The Tutor baseball artists have begun outdoor drills with Coach Minton guiding over 30 players. In two weeks he aims to reduce to two teams and reveal first string contenders. Prospects include Wyatt behind the plate and Morrison at third with Hoffman at short. Outfielders and pitchers show strength as Bates and Tollefson push mound duties. Practice shifts outdoors daily with hitting core to feature each session.
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Cedar Falls
Minton
Will
Watters
Wyatt
White
Morrison
Hoffman
Willow
Webber
Thompson
Jack Rider
Bates
Tollefson
Webb
Altho Wilson
Girls' State Cage Meet Set for Perry This Weekend
The Iowa high school athletic association announced Perry will host the girls state basketball tournament Friday and Saturday. Semifinalists include Muscatine from the southeast after a 24 to 20 playoff win over Corydon at Columbus Junction, Ida Grove from the northwest, Aldington from the northeast, and Perry from the southeast. The round robin format has each team playing the other three across two days.
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Perry
Iowa State ‘High School Athletic Association
Ottumwa
Boone
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