Solem Offered Syracuse Coaching Post Amid Silence
Ossie Solem, Iowa’s head coach, is reportedly offered the Syracuse football job after Vic Hanson’s resignation. If he declines, Fred Thomson of Arkansas is linked to the post. Dan Jesse of Trinity College may become Syracuse athletic director as Dr. Leslie Bryan’s successor.
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Ossie Solem
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American Football Coaches Association
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Salem
Fred Thomson
Arkansas
Dan Jesse
Trinity College
Conn
Leslie Bryan
Kohawks Resume Drills for Augustana Tournament
An even dozen Coe players reported for drills after a brief vacation. Franklin Wilson was absent and Ben Kammer and Ralph Martin remain sidelined by flu. Coach Forest Rutgers plans two daily sessions to refine neglected areas before the Augustana invitational in Rock Island January 8-9, where Coe faces Parsons in the opener.
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Ralph Martin
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Bob McKinley
Frank Linduska
Roy McLeod
Don Paveglio
Bruno Gudatis
John Henna
Ray Steele
Dick Pollock
Charles Hahn
Chris Bazos
Iowa coach Ossie Salem linked to Syracuse rumors
Intimates of coach Ossie Salem told AP they knew nothing of plans to move to Syracuse University. An Iowa assistant said Salem was expected back from New York, with Iowa opening the 1937 season against Washington on Sept 25 in Seattle.
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Seattle
Des Moines to Host Iowa High School Basketball Championship
George A. Brown announced that the Iowa High School Athletic Association will move the annual boys basketball state tournament to Des Moines on March 18 19 and 20. A bid by Iowa City was declined, with Des Moines chosen for another year. Ames claimed the 1936 title by beating Mason City in the final.
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Oelwein High Bowl Defeats Alumni Five 26 to 21
In Oelwein Iowa the 1936 graduating team beat the 1937 squad 26 to 21 on the high school floor before a small crowd. Star forward Hintz was absent, while Walrath led the losers with 9 points. Earlier the Oelwein all stars beat Maynard 32 to 23 with Kraft scoring 14.
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West Union beats Randalia 39 to 16 in latest win
West Union high school basketball team defeated Randalia 39 to 16 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. The game was played in West Union, Iowa, and featured a strong defense and solid offense by the home team.
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Randalia
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Big Ten basketball race shapes up with mixed results
Purdue has won seven straight and averages 47 points per game as Indiana and Iowa post five and six game win streaks respectively. Illinois and Michigan demonstrate potential to upset any team while Wisconsin and Ohio State stumble against De Paul and California in a challenging stretch.
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Marquette
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Giants purchase Albany club and move to Jersey City
The New York Giants acquire the Albany club of the International League for about 50000 in cash and relocate it to Jersey City. President Horace Stoneham says Travis Jackson may manage the Jersey City team, aiming to improve a squad that finished last in 1936. final papers due Wednesday.
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Joe Cambria
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Dutch Clark May Be Assistant At UCLA
Reports from Denver say Earl Dutch Clark, famed pro quarterback and former Colorado college star, may join UCLA as an assistant coach. The news circulated among Clark's friends on Wednesday as UCLA considers the coaching position.
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University of California At Los Angeles
Gazette's Silver Skates Postponed Again by Mild Weather
Unseasonably warm conditions force the postponement of Gazette's Silver Skates ice races, originally moved from December 27 to January 3, as insufficient ice will be available. A new date will be set once colder weather returns for the annual festival.
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Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter
Lefty Gomez of the Yankees faces a reduced contract for 1937 amid a waning season. The piece recalls college football intrigue with Notre Dame and Illinois players under fictitious names. It notes Fielding Yost’s loneliness at a New York coaches meeting and mentions Kipke as a potential new president. Ernie Pinckett weighs in on Rose Bowl selections and Louisiana State.
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John L. Griffith
Chicago
Lindstrom Ready To Return To Baseball After Quitting
Fred Lindstrom, the former Brooklyn Dodgers star, seeks reinstatement from Commissioner Landis to rejoin the Dodgers or join another MLB club. Now 31, he has recovered from a broken right arm and doubts about earning his salary led to his sudden departure last May. He may also pursue radio work in Chicago.
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Wesleyan and Simmons Clash in Tight High School Basketball
Fragmentary report shows Wesleyan trailing 23 to 33 at Simmons with late action likely producing a comeback. Southern Methodist and Marshall are also referenced, suggesting multiple game notes or scores in a roundup format.
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Iowa Cage Quint Heads on Two-Game Road Trip
Iowa's eleven man squad departs for a two game road swing meeting Marquette in Milwaukee Saturday and Indiana in Bloomington to start the Big Ten season. Captain Ken Suesens leads a lineup with Ben Stephens Wally Gaddis Jack Drees and others as they aim to extend their non conference unbeaten streak.
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Jack Drees
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Golf swing pivot drill for maximum distance
The reader is instructed to rotate the right palm away from the body during the back swing to reduce tightness in the hands and forearms. Emphasis is on keeping the left arm near the body, bracing the right leg, and holding the head still to achieve full pivot and greater distance.
Candle clocks in early timekeeping reveal medieval methods
Among the earliest timepieces in the world were candles. King Alfred of England, who reigned in the ninth century, regulated his work at night by means of a candle mark with hour intervals.
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Conception Falls To Dyersville Five In Poor Shooting Night
St. Xavier of Dyersville defeated Immaculate Conception 43 to 21 as the visitors shot well near 50 percent and poured in 20 field goals. Huberty led Xavier with nine baskets and three free throws while Brueckner contributed five, pacing a fifth straight win for St. Xavier. The Greyhounds rallied late in the third but could not close the gap. The St. Wenceslaus girls topped S. C. 19 to 10.
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McKinley Cagers Aim for First Win in Alumni Game
The McKinley basketball team tries for its first victory of the season as it faces the Alumni on the east side floor at 7:45. Coach Sindelar plans lineup experiments after a light week of practice and hopes improvement in shooting and defense.
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Quakers Meet Davenport Basketball Team Tonight
The Quaker Oats players host Davenport Animatograph at Stewart Hall on Wednesday at 8 p m. Davenport is in its first year of competition with a fast-moving squad. The Quakers stand one win and one loss so far. Admission is free.
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Upsets Highlight 1936 Football Season Observations
New York AP report notes a season marked by many upsets and strong advances in passing and running. It cites Notre Dame Minnesota Northwestern Marquette Duquesne LSU and Santa Clara as key winners and credits improved officiating and reduced fatalities with high sportsmanship.
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Cornell Cagemen Set for Illinois Two Game Swing
Cornell basketball team travels from Mount Vernon to DeKalb Illinois to face Northern Illinois Teachers and thenNaperville to play North Central College. Coach Judd Dean relies on the Pettson Fink forward combo with Birkhahn Schafer guarding to boost scoring in the trip.
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Martin Schaefer
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Utah Cagers Defeat Drake Five to Two
Des Moines IA AP Utah University basketball team beat Drake University 23 to 2 Tuesday night. Harold Miller led with 11 points as Utah prepares for a third straight win in Iowa State rivalry.
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Postville High Bowl To Alumni Fore
Postville, Ila. The annual basketball game between the alumni and the high school team was played Monday night. The high school teams were defeated 36 19 and 26 23.
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