Mountaineers Hand Gotham Loss in New York 18 to 0
West Virginia University’s Mountaineers routed Gotham 18 to 0 at Yankee Stadium before 25,000 voters. Ryan led with sharp runs while Keefer and Eddie Bartrug starred in backfield as Fordham mistakes produced all three early scores.
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Denison Grid Team Credited With Superstition Ties
Denison University in Granville Ohio features a superstition heavy football culture under coach Rupp. The squad, famed for three undefeated seasons, includes luck rituals such as specific game day ties, a horseshoe at the bench, a cheerleader mishap turning into a trophy, a sun or rain ready writer, and players avoiding resting on the grass after games.
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Gophers Continue Prep for Indiana Game
Minnesota drills focus on Indiana Saturday as Tanner returns to practice while Gibson Johnson Nagurski and Pharmer remain sidelined with injuries.
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Michigan Grabs Illini With New Backfield Trick
Dahlem, Michigan's backfield star, ran six yards after an underhand pass from Truskowski. The play, devised by End Coach Veenker and refined by Wieman, aimed to exploit Illinois defense following Truskowski’s successful pass to Dahlem.
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Buckeyes Prepare for Iowa as key players miss practice
Ohio State drills with three varsity stars sidelined Tuesday as Fouch Horn and Barratt miss portions of practice. Coach Wilce fields A 1 and A 2 squads in scrimmages against Iowa offense and fresh sophomores, testing schemes for the Hawkeyes.
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Marietta Pioneers Boosted by Injuries Recovery vs Ohio U
Six of seven hurt players have recovered and will join Marietta for the Ohio University clash at Athens. Backfield and line captains Nevada and Hinkle lead a ready squad, with Porter Wittekind Richards and Hodge available if needed. Griffin may miss remaining games with a cracked knee cap. Ohio University seen as strongest rival outside the conference. The Pioneers may air the ball more in this game, and homecoming with Kenyon looms on November 17.
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Genie wins Bowie Handicap at Pimlico in dominant performance
Gifford A. Cochrane's Genie outruns Avon by a length and a half to win the Bowie Handicap at Pimlico. Display finishes second, Edith Cavell third. The 1 1/2 mile race timing 2 34 2 5. Hydromel and others also shown. Rosinante paid $103.20 for a $2 win in Pimlico's seventh. Fannie J. takes Latonia Election Day Purse for 3-year-olds and up with Mickey D second and Five On third in 1:53 3-5 for a mile and one sixteenth.
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Green and White Squad preps after sting of defeat
Ohio University Bobcats endure a tough week of practice against the sting of a loss to Miami as they prepare for Marietta. Woolweaver suffered three broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder but stayed in until halftime and may return for the Denison game.
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Crack Bowlers Sign 80 Game Marathon Across 19 States
Mara thons of almost every description have been promoted since the ancient Greeks popularized the long grind but this year anchors the Cross Country Marathon Bowling Classic with Joe Falcaro of New York City and Sid Sherman of Toledo signing for at least 80 matches in 19 states. Promoter Joseph V. Murray guarantees about 10000 dollars to be split, setting a new high in bowling finance. Sherman has 56 perfect games and Falcaro reportedly holds a world tournament record of 802. The two will tour major cities across Minnesota Iowa Kansas North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Missouri Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Connecticut and New Jersey culminating at Dwyers alleys in New York City.
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St Xavier and Dayton Sign Three-Year Athletic Pact
St Xavier College and the University of Dayton signed a three year contract to play three football games starting November 9 1929 all games in Cincinnati. The pact covers all sports with basketball tennis and baseball dates to be announced later.
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Shoeless Wonder Adopts Cleats at Hampden-Sidney
George Branham, famed for leading the barefoot Lynchburg Orphanage team, now plays as a Hampden-Sidney freshman back and handles punting with shoes. His transition keeps his speed and creates a permanent spot on the Little Tiger lineup.
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Iowa and Ohio State Face Big Ten Title Duel in Columbus
In a showdown of top Big Ten contenders, Iowa travels to Columbus to meet Ohio State. Iowa carries a historically even series record and a run-focused offense under Coach Ingwersen, while Ohio State touts three conference wins over Northwestern Michigan and Indiana in a battle that could decide the division lead.
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Maroon endurance and Stagg strategy reshape Chicago football
Chicago news recalls A A Stagg guiding the Maroons through a injury plagued season. Despite 14 sidelined players and tough losses, Chicago aims for Wisconsin and Illinois with a full squad except for captain Welschow and tackle Proudfoot. The offense shifts to an open, fast passing game highlighting the flanker. Chicago intends to attack now as a feared force.
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Hawkeyes Drill Hard Preparing for Ohio State
Iowa varsity units practiced as they prepare for the Ohio State game. McLain, hampered by an injured hand, intercepted a pass for a touchdown. Glasgow and Pape split time at halfback as the second team formed in the scrimmage.
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