Wittenberg Faces Ohio University Clash After Victory
Wittenberg prepares for a showdown with Ohio University at Athens after a recent win over the Bobcats. The series history shows 10 wins for Wittenberg in 15 meetings since 1900, with Ohio twice edging ahead by a point in recent years. The Tigers’ schedule tightens with four games in 26 days, including dates with Wesleyan, W. & J., and Dayton.
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Berg
Ohio University
Athens
Wittenberg
Springfield
Witten
Ohio
Bill Stobbs
Southern Ohio
Wesleyan
Movable Towers Light Bear Grid for Cal Football Practice
Eight light towers built by Paul Witcher provide floodlit practice for the University of California football squad in Berkeley. Four towers are fixed near the sidelines while four mobile towers on wheels can be moved around the field. Each tower carries a 15 inch flood lamp with 1000 watt globes.
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Berkeley
Calif
Paul Witcher
Associated Students’ Mechanician
University of California
Buckeye Grady Aims to Play After Cast Injury
Ohio State halfback Bob Grady returned to practice with a cast on one hand and will be ready for action against Illinois in the season finale. He was hurt in the practice game with Kenyon, and Ohio may field a new backfield to decide second place in the Big Ten standings.
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Bob Grady
Ohio State University
Ohioans
Illinois
Grady
Kenyon
Ohio
Wisconsin Badgers Stress Tricks For Minnesota Clash
Madison November 14 Badgers coach Glenn Thistlethwaite emphasizes tricks and plays at the Wisconsin football camp as they prepare for the season finale with Minnesota. He calls out an illness the team calls an inferior ity complex near the opponent’s ten yard line.
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U.P
University of Wisconsin
Badgers
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Glenn Thistlethwaite
Notre Dame Second Teams Work Out as Rockne Recovers
In South Bend on November 19 four or five Notre Dame second teams practiced while the regulars rested after beating Southern California. Coach Knute Rockne, recuperating from a leg infection, is expected to be on the sidelines for the Northwestern game in Moanston this Saturday.
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South Bend
Ind
U.P
Notre Dame
Southern California
Knute Rockne
Irish
Northwestern
Moanston
Boilers Face Indiana in Weaken Roaring Rivalry Clash
Lafayette report says Purdue, Conference champions, face Indiana with three regulars out and several players hurt after clinching the title by beating Iowa last week. The matchup is described as a tough test for the battle scarred Roilermakers.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Iowa
Maroons Drill For Washington Clash With New Tricks
The University of Chicago Maroons practiced tackling and passing as Coach Stagg refined new trick plays and prepared a defense for the upcoming game against the University of Washington.
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Hicago
U.P
of Chicago Maroons
Onzo Stagg
Stagg
University of Washington
Northwestern Scrambles For Notre Dame Backfield
Northwestern weighs its backfield options for the Notre Dame game after Al Moore sustains injuries from the Indiana clash and may not start. Russ Bergheim is in good shape, with Baxter or Bill Griffin or Johnny Haas likely to fill Moore's spot.
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Evanston
Ill
U.R
Northwestern
Notre Dame
al Moore
Indiana
Russ Bergheim
Baxter
Bill Griffin
Moore
Johnny Haas
May Swim for Brown Varsity
Brown University athletic officials seek a provision to allow Albina Osipowich to try for a place on the varsity swimming team. The Olympic 1060 metre free style champion and world record holder, a Pem broke College freshman, has hometown Worcester Massachusetts roots and raised funds for college. She requested permission to compete with Brown free style stars after finding Pem broke swimmers unable to provide desired competition.
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Brown
Fatr Mermaid
Barry
Miss Osipowich
Pembroke College of
Brown University
Worcester
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Pembroke
Carnera Wins From Stribling on Foul
Primo Carnera defeats Young Stribling by disqualification in the fourth round at Albert Hall London before Prince of Wales and 19,600 fans. Stribling led early with jabs and body blows, but Carnera floored him in the third and forced a low blow foul that gave Carnera the win.
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London
U.P
Primo Carnera
Young Stribling
Macon
Prince of Wales
Albert
Carnera
Stribling
Yale Prepares for Harvard With Indoor Board Talks
New Haven November 19 Yale coach Stevens and assistants held a blackboard session indoors to plan plays for Harvard. Red Linehan sustained an injury in the Princeton game while Albie Booth is expected to be ready for the Harvard contest.
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New Haven
Conn
Urpi
Kain
Yale
Stevens
Harvard
Red Linehan
Princeton
Albie Booth
Army Expects Easy Win Over Ohio Wesleyan Saturday
West Point Nov 16 Army coach Jones led a brief drill with the squad. No injuries reported from the Dickinson game as Army prepares to face Ohio Wesleyan with little difficulty anticipated.
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West Point
U.P
Army
Ohio Wesleyan
Jones
Dickinson
National Amateur Union Backs Starting Blocks at Convention
The National Amateur Athletic Union, while not taking final action, favored starting blocks and deferred final decision until adoption by the International Federation. The meeting saw debates over records with blocks, including George Simpson’s 9.4 in the 160 yard dash, and concluded with various world and American marks approved.
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National Amateur Athletic Union
International Federation
Cheorge Simpson
Ohio State University
Miami Beach
Honoluy
Washington
Neight
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Carnegie Foundation
Brundage
Notable Old Race Names and Boxing Purse Totals
The article recalls nicknamed athletes from Northwestern and Utah, mentions birthdays of the Silver brothers, and notes boxers Sharkey Wills and Maloney earnings. It also references Arnold between playing for the Chicago Cardinals and family musicians linked to Yale and Harvard.
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Northwestern
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Utah
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New York Boxing Commission
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Pat
Joey
Arnold Iotween
Chicago Cardinals
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Jack Sharkey
Harry Wills
Jim Maloney
Howard Crawford
Yale
Wilfred
Harvard
Tennessee Faces Vanderbilt In Clash Of Era Defining Gridiron
NOXVILLE Tennessee November 19 The Vols coached by Major Bob Neyland carry a long unbeaten run in Southern Conference play. Vanderbilt led by Dan McGugin challenges Tennessee here November 16 with a potent offense led by Buddy Hackman Gene McEver and Bobby Dodd. Tennessee’s line work is bolstered by Captain Howard Johnson and standout guards and centers including Hobo Thayer and Jim Finney.
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Tenn
University of Tennessee Voluneers
Vols
Bob Neyland
Coronel Dan McGuain
Vanderbilt
Buddy Hackman
Gene McEver
McEver
Bobby Dodd
Tennessee
Howard Johnson
Harry
Hobo
Football team monikers vary across universities
The text lists popular team names Bulldogs Tigers and Wildcats used by Yate Hutter Drake and Georgia with Bulldorr. Princeton Missouri Clemson Hedipden Sidney Tiger North Western and Davidson Wildcat are also cited as variants.
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Tiger
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Wildcat
Yale Crew Leader Pursues MA After IE Degree
A Yale crew leader and coach who earned an IE. B. degree at Washington University and all St. A. at Bate is now pursuing a Master of Arts. The focus of study and future plans remain under wraps as the scholar advances in graduate work.
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Yale
Washington University
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Bate
Demres
Canton Grid Team Seeks Local Home and Home Series
Canton grid team aims to book a local home and away series with Stark County opponents. The effort centers on securing games in Canton and nearby areas. Drexel Jones of 44 Cleveland Avenue NW Canton is noted as a contact.
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T’anton Woud Tikhe
Pians Arte Echatenions
Tians RR
Canton
Stark County
Drexel Jones
Cleveland Avenua NW
Hawkeye Natator Aims to Break More Records
Hawkeye swimmer Boyd N. Jiddie, star of the University of Iowa, prepares for another assault on college tank records as the Hawkeyes begin the first year of intercollegiate competition after last winter’s Western Conference success. He led with seven first places in nine events and was unbeaten when Iowa did not cross the finish ahead of the opposing team.
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Vanderbilt
Vols
Vandy
University of Mississippi
MacGugin
Auburn
Alabama
Volunteers
WA City
Ifa
Hawkeye
Boyd N. Jiddie
University of Iowa
Bobcats Face Wittenberg in Deciding Football Showdown
Ohio Universitys undefeated Bobcats prepare for a Friday clash with Wittenberg whose Lutherans were tough in last years game. The contest could decide national prominence as Ohio aims to stay unbeaten, build scoring lead, and extend win streak while defending a stingy defense.
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Leaman
Ohio University
Bobcats
Wittenberg
Pedenites
Cats
Notre Dame to Visit Penn State in Big Ten Showdown
Notre Dame will travel to face Penn State in a Western conference game. The Quakers visit marks a return trip after last season’s contest, highlighting a clash between two storied programs in a key regional matchup.
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Indiana
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Notre Dame
University of Pennayivania
Baskhethadt
Fie Quakers
Goose Cosi Wins 1988 Hatting Crown in A L Pitch
Washington Renac tors ontthniter, from Pala, Oh MEGHTY, claimed the 1988 American League Hatting title with a high percentage, dropping to JS68 in the .929 season as the top hitter.
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Cosi
Washington
Ontthniter
Southpaw no hit game noted for Giants pitcher revival
A Southpaw pitched a no hit game for the New York Giants marking a rare feat since a prior perfect effort by Hob in 1918. The report notes the pitcher’s name, team context, and the historic nature of the performance within baseball lore.
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Cart
New York
Hob
Red Sox
Che Trick
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