Shecketski Named Holy Cross Head Coach In Mass
Joe Shecketski, long allied with Eddie Anderson at Holy Cross, was named head coach for six years pending contract terms. He will take over in April and remains Iowa backfield coach under contract, causing confusion over his NFL or college future.
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Cornell Five In Colorado For Two Road Games
Cornell college basketball team travels to Colorado Springs to face the Western Dribblers in a two game series at Colorado College. The Mount Vernon squad continues after Christmas with tournament games in Marshalltown Sioux City and Morningside before resuming Midwest conference play.
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Morningside College
Morningside
South Dakota State
Quakers Defeat Coast Store 39 30 In Marshalltown
The Quakers beat the Coast-To-Coast Stores of Marshalltown 39-30 Saturday night. McGillicuddy scored 15 for the Quakers while Morrison led the Coast Store with 7. Next they host Light Co. in a league game at 8 30 Wednesday in the Quaker gym. The Iowa Manufacturing likely referenced in standings.
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Red Dolan remembered for sports spirit in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids community honors Tommy “Red” Dolan, a long time Gazette carrier and junior league baseball mascot who died after a prolonged illness. He cheered the New York Yankees and Notre Dame from his hospital bed and hoped to play for St Patrick’s basketball before his passing. He was 16.
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Duke Players Silent On Rose Bowl Panty Gesture
Duke co captains Eric Tipton and Eunice Hill faced a controversial gift of lace trimmed silk panties amid Rose Bowl buzz. Players avoided predicting victory, noting the gesture but focusing on football. Tipton, a leading hitter and outfielder, hinted the team is evenly matched with Southern California and hopes rivals eat their words.
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Petersburg
Pirates Biggest Flop Of The Year
New York AP sport writers tabbed the Pittsburgh Pirates as the year's top disappointment. Pirates collapse in the final week cost them the NL pennant as 14 of 70 editors placed them No.1 with 52 points. Rice football and Ernie Lain follow with 49 points after a disappointing 1938 season.
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Shecketski named Holy Cross coach shocks Iowa fans
The article reports Joe Sheeketski as Holy Cross head coach chosen over Iowa assistants, with details of a poll among Holy Cross players and chatter about his possible move to Iowa. It notes Anderson’s reluctance to name a finalist and mentions surrounding coaching changes and Boland’s uncertain future at the university.
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University of Minnesota
Disappointments Named In 1930s Sports Seasons
A survey tallies 30 disappointments across football and baseball, highlighting Whizzer White’s surprise voters, Dizzy Dean’s limited Cubs impact, and notable mentions like Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians appear among low moments.
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Freddie Steele
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Indiana
University of Texas
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Ohio State
Nebraska
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Tony Galento
Harry Thomas
Bill de Correvont
Northwestern
Rollie Williams Fails to Coach After Illness
Iowa City coach Rollie Williams, recovering from a severe flu, must remain in bed for several days as high fever and intense headaches force him to miss his first game in ten seasons. Mrs. Williams reports he will rest until symptoms abate.
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Williams Sidelined as Hawkeyes Fall to Butler
Iowa City reports Rollie Williams did not recover in time to rejoin the Hawkeyes for Monday’s game against De Paul. Williams remained at home under treatment while the squad was led by Assistant Coach Pops Harrison after a 31 to 29 loss to Butler.
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Pops” Harrison
Old Los Angeles Law Dictates Picnic Permit If Guests Exceed Twenty Five
The historic rule states that Los Angeles residents hosting a dinner party with more than twenty five guests must obtain a picnic permit. The provision reflects a long standing public gathering regulation tied to city parks and public space usage.
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Big Ten Teams In 10 Games This Week
Western conference basketball teams six undefeated play fifteen games this week in a Christmas schedule with many intersectionals. Monday brings DePaul Iowa Oberlin Chicago Northwestern Temple Purdue Connecticut State Wisconsin Butler.
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Maynard Teams Sweep Local Games on Friday
Maynard basketball squads claimed three wins on home courts. Randalia junior high boys beat 13 to 10, Fredericksburg girls fell 20 to 13, and Randalia first team lost 32 to 15.
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Aurora girls beat Stanley in tenth basketball game
In a twin bill at Aurora Friday night the Aurora girls defeated Stanley 33 to 24 while the Stanley boys beat Aurora 21 to 12. Other scores include Alburnett over Troy Mills 31 to 8 and 36 to 6 for the girls. Colesburg fell to Delhi 23 to 13 for the boys 13 to 10 girls. Calmar swept Hawkeye in both games 20 to 11 and 12 to 6 Kinross beat Keswick 23 to 19.
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Ke-Wash conference leaders stay undefeated last weekend
In Ke-Wash play Wellman Kalona West Chester and Viola beat Richland Brighton and Springville. West Chester faces Kalona while Wellman meets Richland in the upcoming schedule. Viola’s varsity lost 46 to 28 with Hampton Groves and Hayden leading scoring for their teams.
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Arlington Teams Fall to Clermont in Local Double Header
Arlington hosts Clermont as the girls lose 35 to 29 in a tight matchup while the boys are overwhelmed 35 to 7 on home court Friday night.
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Cleremont
Wyoming Girls Defeat Martelle in Friday Night Gladstone Duel
Wyoming boys toppled Martelle 32 to 29 while the Wyoming girls overwhelmed Martelle 44 to 34. Dorothy Dirks of Wyoming scored in the contest.
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Martelle High
Martelle
Dorothy Dirks
Newhall Girls Fall to Wellsburg in Tight Cap Night
Newhall girls lost 46 to 35 to Wellsburg with Lutterman scoring 25 for the winners. A capacity crowd watched. In the second game Newhall Independent beat Keystone 37 to 35 in a thrilling finish.
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Montezuma Triumphs in Cedar Valley Clash Halts Toledo Run
Toledo high school edged Montezuma 19 14 in a Cedar Valley game Friday night. It marked Montezuma’s first loss this season. Montezuma’s second team beat Toledo's second 18 15. Montezuma junior high defeated Oskaloosa junior high 15 14 in Oskaloosa Friday.
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Wapello Beats Columbus Junction in Southeast Iowa League Clash
Wapello defeated Columbus Junction 28 to 19 in a Southeast Iowa league game. Myers scored 10 for Columbus Junction while Johnston and Barrick each added 7 for Wapello. In the preliminary, Wapello won 15 to 8.
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No Changes Planned for Illinois U. Coaching Staff
University of Illinois trustees say there will be no personnel changes in the coaching staff or athletic board after a day long meeting. They discussed the Robert C. Zuppke controversy and heard from Athletic Director Wendell Wilson and board members. Zuppke had agreed to retire at $6,000 a year, but the trustees rejected the resignation.
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Bob” Zuppke
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Galento Rated No 1 Challenger by NBA
Tony Galento of Orange New Jersey is ranked just behind Joe Louis as the NBA lists top heavyweights. Lou Nova and Max Baer follow, with Farr, Reddish, Toles, Lovell, Burman, Knox, Dorazio and Musto ranked behind them. Escobar remains bantamweight champion with a challenger lineup featuring Morgan Pace and others. Rodak and Scalzo are eyed in a proposed title bout plan. Ka ne considered for world crown after Dado Montana fight outcome.
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Red) Burman
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Petey Scalzo
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Pawtucket
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Joe Tuiner
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Kane
Boston Bruins Hold Six Point Lead In NHL Standings
The Boston Bruins stretched their lead in the National Hockey League by defeating the Detroit Red Wings 2 0 as goalie Frank Brimsek posted his sixth straight win and five shutouts. Boston sits six points ahead of the second place Rangers and Americans who both have 17 points. The Rangers were routed 5 0 by the Chicago Black Hawks, while the Americans beat the Montreal Canadiens 5 2.
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Eastern Team Assemblies for Coast Trip
The east all-stars consisting of 22 top college football players from the Mississippi to the Atlantic gathered at Northwestern University stadium for their first workout before traveling to San Francisco for the 12th annual charity game against the west all-stars on January 2.
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Moore
McSpaden Captures Miami Open With 275
Harold Jug McSpaden of Winchester mass won the Miami open title with a 275 total after a final round 69 earning 2500 prize. Henry Picard finished second by one stroke earning 1250. Johnny Revolta 279 earned 1000. Denny Shute and Ben Hogan tied at 280 for 650. Frank Walsh finished 281 for 512.50.
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Seasonal interpretation of Earth's orbit and seasons
The text explains that Earth's elliptical orbit changes sun distance but seasons remain unaffected. It notes the northern hemisphere is nearest the sun during its winter, illustrating that seasonal timing is not driven by distance alone. It emphasizes that variation in distance does not alter the seasonal pattern.
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