Iowa to meet high scoring Purdue in Big Ten clash
Iowa coach Rollie Williams prepares for Purdue at home as the Boilermakers bring a 45 point per game offense and top scorers Bob Kessler and Jewell Young. Iowa aims to slow Purdue with a delayed offense while reshuffled lineups at center and forward seek balance.
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Bob Kessler
Jewell Young
Olympic sliding event may be postponed at Garmisch
The Olympic four man bobsled race at Garmisch Partenkirchen was postponed due to poor run conditions after crashes injured a Romanian and two Dutch competitors. Officials warn postponement could become cancellation if the track remains unsafe. Canada crushed Latvia 11 0 after beating Poland 8 1 as sun broke through blizzards.
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Referee lauded as boxing prelims praised by observer
Earl J. W. McCusker of Ryan Iowa writes to referee Alex Fidler praising the Golden Gloves preliminaries for fairness and high quality officiating. The piece also notes canceled Ellsworth Vines tennis exhibition in Iowa City for business reasons and offers insights on pro tennis tours and a small MLB prospect, Fred Ankenman, joining spring training with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Ryan
Iowa
Alex Fidler
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Jim Barnett
Frank Martin
Larry Condon
Ellsworth Vines
Iowa City
Ossie Solem
Bill O’brien
Bill Tilden
St. Louis Cardinals
Fred N. Ankenman
University of Texas
Springfield
Cards
Columbus
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Washington star denies Rose Bowl pay offer
George Wilson, former Washington football star and now a professional wrestler, said Chicago officials promised $1000 to play in the 1926 Rose Bowl. Washington coach Enoch Bagshaw and Dean John T. Condon had roles then. Darwin Meisnest called the claim a dream. Wilson says he sought guidance and was urged to play.
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Washington University
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San Francisco
University of Washington
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University promises elicit student grievance on debts
A former student recalls promises by university officials to cover medical bills and other costs, arguing the assurances were not kept. He claims leaving school left him owing $279, and he says the university did not pay the hospital bill as promised.
Ruby Resigns as Cage Coach at Illinois Univ
Craig Ruby, University of Illinois basketball coach since 1923, resigned effective year end. The Illini tied for the Western conference title in 1924 and 1935 under his leadership. He cited needed higher pay and a desire to pursue education or administration as reasons for stepping down.
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Six Local Bowling Teams Compete In Iowa State Tourney
Six local bowling squads will contest the Iowa State bowling tournament in Davenport starting at 1 p m Sunday. The event includes doubles and singles for thirty players from five man teams with names listed among participants.
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Y M C A Handball Meet Set to Open Saturday
State Y M C A handball tournament brings entrants from six associations, numbering twenty eight, to local courts with first matches at 10 15. Defending champion Abe Marcovis of Des Moines faces rivals including Willis Patton of Mason City and contenders from Dick Bringoff Des Moines Don Steffa Cedar Rapids Dick Ulrich and Bob Graham Waterloo. Eight doubles teams compete with Burlington Y absent.
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Cedar Rapids
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Bob Graham
Waterloo
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Goode
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Bringoff
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Herrick
Fox
Harry Sopher
Local Tennis Doubles and Singles Results
Ralph Tate and Corvine win doubles with Tate. Allen and Johnson also reach doubles. Burlington singles feature Fred Longstreth and Al Masull. Cedar Rapids singles see Don Steffa and Otto Ambroz. Doubles include B Wilson with Rankinen and George Wilson with Brooks.
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Corvine
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Allen
Johnson
Burlington
Fred Longstreth
al Masulll
Cedar Rapids
Don Steffa
Otto Ambroz
B. Wilson
Rankinen
George Wilson
Brooks
Cornell Matmen Set for Illinois Return Meet
Special to The Gazette Mount Vernon Indiana Cornell wrestling coach Dick Barker leads the squad to Champaign to meet Illinois Saturday night. The Purple upset the Illini 15 1 4 to 12 4 in a recent dual at Mount Vernon as Cornell seeks a fifteenth straight victory while stressing concerns in the 118 126 and 175 classes. Barker will field the same trio in those weights with a change at 155 where James Watson makes his intercollegiate debut. Trip roster includes Tilton Ollman Brand McGrath Watson Weiler Frye Bunch.
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Champaign
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Iins
Barker
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Mark Tilton
Bernard Ollman
Dale Brand
Howard McGrath
Paul Weiler
Wilbert Frye
Ray Bunch
Luana Victor Over McGregor In One Point County Showdown
Luana defeated McGregor 23 to 22 in a tight county boys basketball game on McGregor floor after a halftime 11 10 edge by McGregor. In the junior prelim McGregor won 37 to 6.
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