Sindlinger Chosen Captain Of 1924 West High Basketball
Sophomore John Sindlinger elected captain of the 1924 West High basketball team at banquet. Four other lettermen return: Johnny Miller Ferguson Hetts and R Potter. Coach Sarff and Miller predict strong season. athletics show surpluses and growing support. bid made to host 1924 State Tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sindlinger
Weet High
Horel Russell-Lam- Fou
Sindlinger
Waterloo
Emerson and Whittier
Johnny Miller
Ferguson
Hetts
R. Potter
Miller
Ralph Saint
West High
R. A. Puller
Gnuel
Wray
Sartz
Fred Wray
Rarph Sarf
Schoo Board
Sarff
Fuller
I Probasco
West
Scrubs
G. W. Miller
Echool Board
Waeterlac
End
A Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy Diary of a Sunday Comic
Diary style notes from J P McEvoy on comic strip creation with references to Shoarilat, Miss Speed, and a child audience. The entry blends humor about engraving, inking, and character reactions as the artist laments reception and artistry amid the daily production cycle. Readers glimpse the artistic ego, technical challenges, and audience feedback in a fragmented, early 20th century newsroom voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mwEsé Bagaey
Romeral
Childrer P
Tam
Strange
Laws of Golf Q A from Kylygnis Brown on ditch relief
A reader asks about a local rule allowing relief when a ball lands in a ditch on a golf course fairway and the ball is not found. The answer explains ditch relief acts like ground under repair and a ball may be dropped without penalty under the rule. Additional questions cover cup dimensions and hazard drop procedures as per the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctul
Ita
Ignis Brown
A Tip for the Round by George Duncan
George Duncan comments on golf putting technique noting balls that appear unable to reach target still run on. He explains misperceived top spin and center contact, suggesting striking near or above center yields better pull than rolling the ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duncan
High school players honored by Des Moines paper
An all-state style listing honors four Waterloo athletes: Johnson and Artus of East High, Moyers and A Miller of West High, plus Hauser of Cedar Falls on honorable mention. Jesup’s Ham is named as a central berth candidate for the all-state team after standout seasons and key playoff performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterloo
Johnson and Artus
East High
Moyers
A. Miller
West High
Hauser
Cedar Falls
Ham
Jesup
Smith
Nevada
Cedar Rapids
Tigers
Osage
Madsen
Spirit
Owen Councili Jestoy Smith
Honan
Afe Connell
Schroeder
Boone
Orward
sGuard
Ottumwa Loses in Semi Final Round to Argentine Five
Ottumwa fell 46 to 32 in the semi finals as Argentine of Kansas defeated them to reach the final. Arkansas City won the state title by beating Clay Center in the other semi final, 40 to 12.
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Ottumwa
Manhattan
Kan
Arkansas City
Torse
Clay
Baseball Camp News Roundup From Spring Training Drills
Spring training briefs from San Antonio New Orleans Clearwater Augusta Lakeland Montgomery and other sites. Notes mention Willie Skam White Sox third baseman, Babe Ruth and the Yankees, Robison Robins Dodgers, Connie Mack’s Athletics, and various matchups with scores and lineups. Reports describe practice games, player form and early pitching plans with several teams preparing for exhibitions and the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Willie Skamm
White Sox
Sox
Giants
New Orleans
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Ne Deans
Clearwater
Fla
Witheec Robison
Brooklyn Robins
Talons
New York Yanks
Augusta
TJ Cobb
Tigers
Rochester International Kazup
Athens
Lakeland
New York
Pine
Mobile
Athletics
Aric
Red Sox
Pittsburch
Sores Oy
Reiding
Mitchell
Boston
Bradentown
Fia
Nationals
Peter the Great dies a famed racing sire at 28
SPCGET SUMMARY Indianapolis reports the death of Peter the Great, a renowned stallion for Stoughton A. Fletcher's stable. At 28 he sired 549 standard track performers, a record unmatched by any other racing sire. Rebuke, owned by Commander 3. K. Ta Ross, wins the Caff handicap at Tla Juana, earning 25478 dollars, the richest all aged turf stake. Oriental Park season ends in Havana with a 277-16 mile handicap. trot winner J Alfred Clark, a six year old gelding, sets a claimed North American record.
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Indianapolis
Peter the Great
Amous
Stoughton A. Fletcher
San Diego
Cal
Commander 3
Ta Ross
Tla Juana
Ross
Havana
Cuba
Oriental Park
J. Alfred Clark
T. Wol
South Americen
Five Waterloo Sportsmen Push Walton League Chapter
Five Waterloo sportsmen circulate petitions to form a Waterloo chapter of the Izaak Walton League in Black Hawk county. They report progress toward 200 members, with 94 signed at $2 national and $1 local dues. The group aims to charter early next month with Chicago headquarters, seeking to protect forests, streams, wildlife, and fish.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Snaak Walton League of America
Jack Casebeer
Clifford Hallowell
C. A. West
Ernast
Herbert Koepke
Casebeer
Chicago
Izaak Walton
James Oliver Curwood
Ton Learue
Cedar River
Iowa
Midwest
Tilden Tech Beats Towa City Quintet in Intl Tilt
Tilden Technical high school of Chicago defeated the Towa City high school five in Iowa City on Saturday night, 32 to 21, with a late surge producing 33 points while the opponents managed 12. Raskobsky led the Tuden five with six baskets and six free throws, and Barry contributed strongly. Wallen and Beats starred for Towa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Tilden Technical High School
Chicago
Towa City High School
Raskobsky
Tuden
Barry
Wallen
Beats
Towa City
Newcomers Planned for Drake Relays At Des Moines
Des Moines March 26 New entrants from Utah State University and the Utah Aggies join Austin College Sherman Texas and the University of Florida among others in the fourteenth Drake relay and track meet to be held April 27 and 28. Drake Athletic Director K L Wilson reports letters indicate USC may enter with Charles Paddock and teammates from Southern California.
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Des Moines
Drake University
Utah State University
Utah Aggies
K. L. Wilson
Drake
Austin College
Sherman Tex
Aftar
University of Florida
al Oy
Burn College
Topeka
Kan
Charles Paddod
University of Southern California
California
Waterloo Sippi Leaguers Postponed Fort Dodge Series
Waterloo Sippi Leaguers cancel a spring practice series with Fort Dodge set for April 25 26 27 as Fort Dodge cannot provide the game President Williford seeks other opponents on those dates A Rockford trip adds practice time and a season opener at Dubuque may be moved up Also possible Chicago signings and a Chinatown carnival fund raiser for the club are discussed with a Forum bazar plan opening parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Bert Williord
Rockford
Hawks
Dubuque
Manchester
Galens
Freeport
Williford
McGinnitt
Chinatown
Order of the Elks
Monte Carlo
Teans Will Banquet Tuesday Inter Sunday School Basketball
More than 150 youth athletes from the inter Sunday school league will attend the annual banquet at the Y M C A Tuesday evening. The event includes trophy presentations and speeches by prominent figures. A program features Welcome, Do You Remember Way Back When, What Basketball Has Meant, Keeping Fit, songs, and plans for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Richardson
R. Hantey
M. RE
Clearec
Ons Dumber
Jameson
Ifon
E. B Mounsey
S. A Codagan
H. Rh. Gould
J. RR. Macartner
Porter
Rodney “Inlayson
Wills 18 Offered 1006 for Match With Johnson
New York March 26 Harry Wills heavyweight contender offered 1006 to sign for a bout with Floyd Johnson. Offer by Charley Cook Johnsons manager, match to be void if Johnson fails to beat Tess Willard May 12. Also mentions possible match with Jack Dempsey.
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New York
Harryi Wills
Floyd Johnson
Young Yowa
Charley Cook
Johnson
Tess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Boston Teams Ten Have New Pilots Ad Season Opens
A.P. reports 1923 baseball opens with three major league teams led by new pilots Frank Chance for the Red Sox, Owen Bush for the Senators, and Art Fletcher for the Phillies. Also joining the scene are Bill McKechnie with the Pirates and Christy Mathewson guiding the Braves as owners reshuffle command with veterans Mack and McGraw set for 1923.
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Associated Press
New York
National’ League
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox
Hugh Dutty
Owen Bonie
Bush
Clyde Milan
Washington
Art Fletcher
Irving Wilhelm
Philadelphia Nationals
Pittsburgh Pirates
John McGraw
New York Giants
Bill MecKechnie
George Gibson
Mathewson
Boston
Boston Braves
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Fred Mitchell
Chance
Cubs
Lee Chance
New York Yankees
Yankees
Harry Frazee
Red Sox
Fletcher
Detroit Tigers
Senators
Phillies
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
McGraw
Mack
Athletics
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Miller Huggins
Bentley Signs Contract With Graw's Giants
San Antonio dispatch notes Jack Bentley the $65,000 purchase from Baltimore signing for 1923 completes the Giants roster.
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Bentley
WGRAW
Giants
San Antonio
Tex
Jack Bentley
Baltimore
Willie Kamm and O'Connell Shine in Giants Sox Series
International News Service reports from New York on Willie Kamm's standout hitting and fielding for the White Sox against the Giants, with Jimmie O'Connell under scrutiny as a $75,000 valued player. The piece notes Kamm's superiority in center, O'Connell's defensive weaknesses, and questions about Cronnell's confidence and running.
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Davis J. Walsh
International News
New York
March
Ymara
Willie ‘Samm
Kid Glen
Chicago
White Sox
William
Jimmie O'Connell
O’connell
Kamm
Sox
Giants
San Francisco
Tero
James
San Antonio
Giant Sox
Jones
Cronnell
Scott Aims For 1,000 Straight Games In 1923
New York March 26 Wyerett Scott superstar Yankees shortstop aims to reach 1,000 consecutive games early in the 1923 season after finishing 1922 with 936 straight. Scott began his streak with Boston in 1916 and joined New York in 1921-22 in a multi-player deal, his run marked by several near misses including a train wreck delay that barely spared his streak.
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New York
Wyerett Scott
New York Yankees
Jharness
Boston Red Sox
Scott
Oale
Gothem
Yankees
Sam Jones
Joe Bush
Roger Peckinpaugh
Bill Piercy
Jack Quinn
Rip Collings
Indiana
Chicago
Forty Teams Clash for Chicago National Basketball Tourney
Forty teams will compete for the title in the national invitation basketball tournament at the University of Chicago from April 4 to 7. The field includes 24 state champions and 9 other acceptances, with 22 states represented. Weston high of Idaho is the latest entrant. An earthquake near Costean affected about 20,020 square miles.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Weston High
Idaho
Kansas Wins Indoor A Varsity Meet In Convention Hall
Kansas University captured the annual indoor Missouri Valley track meet in Kansas City. The Jayhawkers totaled 30 points, Nebraska 30 1 2, while Kansas State, Washington University and Missouri followed with smaller scores. Joie Ray won the 1500 meters, and record marks were set in several events including the high jump by Poor of Kansas and the mile relay by Kansas. Norton and Blanchard led high point scorers with 10 each.
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Kansas City
Kansas University
Convention Hall
Vie Jayhawkers
Nébrask
Kansas Aggies
Washington University
Missouri
Whhle
Tigers
Ames
Grinnell
Oklahoma
Uyake
Joie Ray
Chicago
Ilinois Athletic Club
Watson
Kansas Aggie
Ray
Poor
Kansas
Waddell
Rice
Osborne
Noble
Nebraska
Smith
Wolters
Amas
Hawkina
Gargner
Blanchard
E. Bradley
Kensay
Bradley
Norton
Rogers
Jayhawks
Brutus Hamilton
Unses
P. Turner
Migsouri
E. V. Aten
Nebrasca
Bierbaum
Pittinger
Wile
Lioyxd
Fisher
Bre
Washingee
Newtenord
Washington
Hope
Thumser
Graham
Uxansas
Radash
Amen
Firebaugh
Grifm
Gardner
Orst
Kellett
Simins
Shawhan
Tore Shotput
Etter
Hartman
Parks
Kykendall
Bal Aggies
Alten
Grady
Raneas
Riey
Kansas Ay
Baumgartner Leads Singles With 724 At American Bowling Congress
Milwaukee report notes C Baumgartner of Cincinnati posting a 724 to top the singles as the American Bowling Congress event unfolds. Schwab Pollock Poster-Prints of Buffalo and Jubiles Springwaters of Buffalo rise in the team standings while the doubles and other singles results show Cabrera, Elwert and multiple clubs in contest for top spots.
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Milwaukee
Wis
C. Baumgartner
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Springwaters
Vivesian
Peterson Parkways
Chicago
Belmont
Toledo
Cleveland
F. Kolacker_ Jacobs
J. Ostrander
R. Clayton
Muelier-S_ Summers
Central Christians Triumph In Town Amateur Final
Central Christians defeated Grundy Center 42 to 28 to claim the Town state amateur basketball title. Grundy Center led early but Central Christians pulled ahead, with semifinal wins by Grundy Center over Marshalltown Independent 49 to 39 and Central Christians over Council Bluffs 29 to 19.
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Des Moines
Central Christians
Grundy Center
Waterloo
Grandy Center
Central Christian
Marshalltown
Council Bluffs
Rich Bait for World Series Push in New York
United Press reports a privately staged world series in New York with nearly ten thousand dollars promised to each winner and similar sums to losers. The lure should spur the Giants and Yankees in pennant races as Yankee Stadium expands to seventy thousand and Pace grounds to sixty two thousand, boosting capacity and excitement for eight clubs.
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United Press
New York
Giants
Yanks
Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Peto
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Jesup Star
George McManus
Dickenths
Uigas MY Faror
Ey Tere
Walton Chapters
Waterloo Club
Tilden Tech
Wills
Los Angeles
Clyde Beck
Los Angeles Club
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Wichita
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Braves
Willie Kamm
O'Connell
Kansas Ags
Ies
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Winnine
Meldinger
Griffin
Birebaugh
Gleeson
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Heteht
Hoagland
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