Berwanger Wins Big Ten Athlete Honor For 1934
Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago is named outstanding Big Ten athlete for 1934 with 22 votes. Purdue’s Duane Purvis is second and Michigan’s Sills Ward third. the Chicago star excelled in football and track and was captain in 1935.
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Jack Beynon
Illinois
Charles Hornbostel
Indiana
Francis ‘Pug
Lund
Minnesota
Stan Kostka
al Kawal
Northwestern
Les Lindberg
Davis
Norman Cottom
Kansas
Jan Pisdles
Viola High Defeats Toddville 23 to 16
Viola High triumphed over Toddville with a 23 to 16 score. The game details are partially obscured by OCR text but indicate Viola High secured the victory on their home field.
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Viola High
Toddville
Lagomarcino Chosen to Lead Davenport Club in 1935
Davenport officials elect Paul Lagomarcino to head the Western League club again in 1935 after rejecting his prior resignation. Howard Power is named vice president and Al Schultze secretary treasurer. Cletus Dixon, who declined to serve with Lagomarcino gone, will be sought as manager if needed.
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Turnesa's 62 Sets Record In Nassau Open Round
Joe Turnesa of Hartford led the Nassau $5,060 British Colonial Open after a 62 breaking the course mark. Ten players shot under par 68 and several followed. Turnesa opened with 32 on the front nine and 30 on the back, threatening to extend his record as Round Two began.
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Joe Turnesa
Hartford
Jack Hutchison
Turnesa
Jack Thompson
Youngstown
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Indianapolis
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Belleair
Fla
Archie Hambrick
French Lick
Ind
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Oak Ridge Nay
al Watrous
Birmingham
Mich
Vinton High Gridmen Honored At Banquet
Members of Vinton High School football squads were honored at a Monday banquet hosted by the Home Builders class. Speakers included WL G Boelter of the University of Iowa and former university professors. golf and cross country letters were awarded to several students as part of the event.
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University
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Neecer
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Stan Hegan
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Rohard von Roor
Moser Glenn Berestora
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Fontes Underwood
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Giants to Play Charity Game in West Coast
The National Professional football league team schedule shows the New York Giants traveling west for a charity game against an opponent to be announced. The club recently won the National Professional championship by defeating the Chicago Bears.
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Rickey Sells Card Holdings Prompting Major Stock Shift
Branch Rickey announces he sold his entire stake in the St Louis Cardinals to Sam Breadon with Howard remaining as vice president. Howard buys four shares. Breadon holds 76 percent. The club declares a $10 dividend on 10,160 shares, totaling $101,600 for distribution.
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La Crosse Edges Luther 21 20 In Close Battle
Decorah Iowa AP La Crosse Teachers rallied from a 12 6 halftime deficit to beat Luther 21 20 Tuesday night Becker Har bath Butterwick and Schwoegler led La Crosse as Luther trio Noch Boyett and Luther played well in a nip and tuck game Official Walker Illinois referee called halftime score La Crosse 7 Luther 12.
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Illinois
Cornell Quintet Edges Macalester 33 32
Cornell trailed 24-16 at halftime but rallied in the second half to nip the Macalester five from St Paul 33 to 32 in Mount Vernon. Rox score
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Town Football Captain to Be Elected January 10
The 1935 University of Town football captain will be elected January 10 after a dinner for the squad and coaching staff hosted by President and Mrs Eugene A Gilmore. Six senior lettermen are in contention: Dick Crayne, Faucheld Dwight Hoover, Trent D Joe Richards, Denison Jack Gallagher, Dolph Lestre, Independence, and William Secl Cedar Rapids.
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Solon CCC Hands City League Loss to Lighters
Solon CCC Five defeated Iowa Electric Light and Power 47-32 in City Y league. Bridges and Weir led the winners while Pack’s five helped the losers. Schrader contributed four field goals as his Cardinals beat Platt’s Transfer of Lisbon 35-19.
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Fuchs Retains Braves Seen With Ruth Out as Manager
International News Service reports a brewing ownership dispute over the Boston Braves. Judge Emil Fuchs may stay president, with Ruth possibly named manager if Adams sequence wins. McKechnie could remain as coach or move to business manager, amid loan and dog racing plans at Braves Field.
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Northwestern Edges Notre Dame 26 25 in Close Home Tilt
Northwestern University takes a 26 25 victory over Notre Dame in South Bend after a late free throw by Lee Grossburg. Northwestern sunk 10 of 13 free throws while Notre Dame hit 5 of 12. Lyle Fisher led Northwestern with 10 points as Marty Peters led ND with 10 field goals in a tight season opener.
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Lee Grossburg
Northwestern
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Lyle Fisher
St Pat's Invades Iowa City To Meet St Mary's
St Patrick's plans a return trip to Iowa City to face St Mary's after a previous win in the season series. The Shamrocks seek another victory while St Wenceslaus and St Tats are noted opponents it has beaten in recent weeks. The likely lineup includes McDermott and Hays at forwards Phelps at center Machovec and Dolan at guards.
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White Sox release veteran pitcher Milt Gaston
CHICAGO. Milton Gaston, a 35 year old right handed pitcher, was outright released by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. The club traded for him three years ago from Boston for Bob Weiland. President Lou Comiskey said the move aligns with a rebuilding policy favoring younger players.
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West Union Defeats Clermont in Tight Five Point Game
West Union edged Clermont 16 to 8 in a high scoring early basketball contest. Leen led West Union with key baskets as Clermont struggled to keep pace in the first period.
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Goose Goslin Signs Three Year Pact For 17500 A Season
Salem New York reports Leon Goose Goslin veteran out fielder will earn about 17500 dollars per year over a three year contract. The deal follows his strong performance with the Detroit Tigers during the pennant race.
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Detroit Tigers
Vinton High Beats Marengo 16 to 14 in Season Opener
Vinton High led from start to finish but Marengo stayed within reach until the final gun in a 16 to 14 opening night victory. Gilchrist led for the invaders with Reynolds steering Marengo’s defense and Sparagrove tied scoring honors.
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Lisbon Bears win two Lincoln League games
The Lisbon Bears defeated Calamus 42 to 21 and edged DeWitt 16 to 15 in Lincoln Highway league play. DeWitt's defense limited Lisbon to four field goals, while Calamus is described as a balanced opponent with potential after more practice.
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Wrestling Results From Associated Press This Week
Brooklyn report shows Maurier La Chanpelle 18 defeated Victor Weeber in a 4H OT, with France earning a fall over Karl Sae polis. The sparse OCR notes reference Leon, Pa areas and 21K len, but key outcomes indicate close matches and overtime decisions among listed competitors.
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Conception Five Defeat Coggon Quintet 32 to 13
Immaculate Conception Greyhounds win 32 to 13 over Coggon high school in their first home game. In Van Deusen absent, Green Wolfe and McHugh led scoring after a 9-4 start and 19-7 halftime, with four quarters of steady play.
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Iowa Cagers Headed to Lincoln for Nebraska Game
The University of Iowa basketball team of eleven players plus Coach Rollie Williams departed Iowa City for Lincoln Nebraska to face the University of Nebraska five on Thursday night. Players listed include Barko Dick Moran Glen Tangeman Sid Rosenthal Fred Schwartz Ivan Blackmer Matt Walsh John Grim Al Bobby Al Buss and Ted Osmaloski.
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Fayette County Cage Leagues In Full Sway
Clermont and Stanley vie for top spots as boys teams lead the Fayette County league while Clermont girls top the girls standings with key games scheduled this week.
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Fayette Wins Pair From Stanley High
Fayette high defeated Stanley first team 22 to 16 and the seconds 8 to 6. Fayette led throughout the game 10 to 7 at halftime. Spatcher scored 10 for Fayette and Kline had 10 for Stanley.
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Eastern Stars Picked for New Year's Shrine Game
Twenty two eastern football players including six All-Americans gathered for their first practice under Colgate coach Andy Kerr and Dick Hanley. The East all star team will face a West squad in the New Year's Day Shrine game in San Francisco to benefit crippled children.
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Marion Basketmen Fall to Central City 23 to 19
Marion high school basketball team led for most of the game against Central City but was overcome in the final period as Central City mounted a late rally to win 23 to 19. The box score follows.
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