Northwestern Hands Chicago Narrow 34 31 Defeat
Northwestern edges Chicago 34 to 31 in a hard fought Big Ten game before 2 000. Key players include Koble and Currie leading the Wildcats while Chicago struggles to find consistent scoring and trailed by as many as four points. halftime was 15 11 Northwestern holds sole possession of seventh place in the standings. The brief recap mentions box scores and late free throws by Melchoir Allen and W Murphy.
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Pro Football Acts To Curb Stalling in Late Games
Chicago reporters note a National League policy to limit stalling with a strict last two minutes rule. Referees may allow only one extra timeout for injury, with a five yard penalty if a team has exhausted timeouts and injuries occur on separate plays. George Halas led the rules push.
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Anamosa Edges Monticello In Overtime for Jones County Title
Anamosa defeated Monticello 20 to 18 in overtime after a 18-18 regulation. John Russell hit the decisive shot in overtime as Hartwig and Siebels starred. Anamosa led 11-9 at halftime. Center Og beat Wyoming 21-16 in consolation finals.
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Notre Dame Defeats NYU 84 to 30 At Madison Square Garden
Notre Dame extended its winning streak to nine with an 84 to 30 victory over New York University in a fast paced game before 18,076 at Madison Square Garden. The Irish pulled away in the second half to secure the blowout.
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Ripon Topples Cornell 38 29 To Claim Third in Midwest
Ripon Redmen built an early lead and with a 38 29 final score defeated Cornell Purple. Carl Gatzke led Ripon with nine points as Ripon solidified third place in the Midwest conference with four wins and one loss. Cornell drops to four and three.
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Iowa State Wrestlers Triumph Over Nebraska 19 to 9
Iowa State wrestling team defeated Nebraska 19 to 9 in Lincoln. Cyclones dominated with strong performances from key weight classes as they solidified their meet victory on the Nebraska mat.
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Cedar Falls Edges McKinley 22 to 16 in buzzy finish
Cedar Falls high beat McKinley of Cedar Rapids 22 16 after a see-saw game. Mershon sparked the hometowners with late baskets lifting Cedar Falls from 15 14 to 18 16 before final exchanges. McKinley guards Stolba Plotz and Warren stood out early, while McNabb and Mershon led Cedar Falls with four baskets each.
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Prizes For State Bowling Meet Are Ordered Withheld
The American Bowling Congress halted prize payments for the 1939 Iowa state tournament held in Marshalltown. Des Moines secretary Roy Simmons said the action followed a scoring dispute involving Shenandoah’s Duncan Alleys, whose 2,888 pin score could shift placement and cash awards if appealed and allowed.
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Babe Ruth weathers storms of fame amid managerial doubts
The piece recalls Babe Ruth's freewheeling career style and late-career struggles in Boston and Brooklyn, noting clashes with management and players as factors in his fading prospects for a coaching or managerial post. It contrasts Ruth's antics with expectations of discipline and leadership.
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County Tourney Finals Highlight Clinton County Boys Action
Lost Nation defeats Lyon 98 to 27 in Clinton County finals. Delmar beats Wheatland 56 to 20 in consolation. Benton County finals see Keystone defeat Shellsburg 40 to unknown score. Urbana edges Van Horne 33 to 19 in consolation. Semis: Keystone over Urbana 43 to 22. Praia over Van Horne 28 to unknown.
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Williamsburg Wins Iowa County Final 36 to 23 Over Parnell
In the Iowa county tournament final held here on Saturday Williamsburg defeated Parnell 36 to 23. In consolation Marengo beat Conroy 46 to 14.
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Buchanan County Boys Tournament Results
Quasqueton won the boys tournament in Buchanan County defeating Hazleton 22 to 12. Sabu conquered, beating Guthson 70 to 0. Winthrop defeated 24 to 0. In the consolation Auber beat Fairbank 38 to 16.
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Local scoreboard notes rough score in county game
Fragmentary report shows a county game with a lopsided score of 22 to 1 and mentions Luana as a consolation participant amid unclear venue and timing details.
Sensational Collins Leads Team Past Marquette 28 24
Collins scored three straight field goals as his team rallied from a 24 22 deficit with four minutes left to defeat Marquette 28 24. Scott and Herron led Marquette with six points apiece.
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Clarence Defeats Stanwood in Cadar County Semi Final
Clarence defeated Stanwood 30 to 21 in the Cadar County semi final Saturday night. Bennett beat Tipton 26 to 0. Finals are scheduled for Tuesday night.
Tiffin Captures Johnson County Boys Title in Big Win
Special to The Gazette. Tiffin defeated Solon 24 to 9 to claim the Johnson county boys basketball tournament title marking a historic first for the team. Sharon won the girls final, defeating Center 27 to 16.
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Dysart Wins Narrow Consolation Final In Tight 21 20 Score
Dysart defeated ment Saturday 21 to 20 in a close game. Montour won the consolation final against Gladbrook 28 to 23.
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Clermont triumphs in county basketball tourney finals
West Union special to The Gazette describes Clermont beating Maynard in two overtimes 27 to 26 and advancing to the county finals while Maynard is defeated in the same period, with a final score of 10 to ?.
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Griffith leads Drake past Creighton 50 to 41 in MVC tilt
Paul Griffith tall and lanky Drake forward scored 27 points to edge Creighton 50 41 in Omaha. Roman Roh added 17 as Drake, with elusiveness under the basket, built a 21 14 halftime lead and stayed ahead.
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Franklin High Nips Wilson Quint in Close Bout
Franklin High edged Wilson Quint 23 to 20 in a tense basketball clash. Schwinn earned a late free throw to tie, then Franklin's Hee Schwinn scored on a one handed push to seal the win as Wilson’s sophomore team posted an 81 16 victory in the preliminary.
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Clarence To Be Host To Girls' Sectional Tourney
Special to The Gasette reports Clarence chosen as host for the girls sectional basketball tournament. Officials expect games to draw crowds and highlight local players, with teams from nearby districts competing for a regional berth.
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Army Defeats Yale 45 to 27 in Cadets Win Streak
Army's basketball team beat Yale 45 27 at EST Point. Cadets led 28 9 at halftime after Kellogg opened Yale scoring and McDavid scored 18 in the first half and added one more later. Kobes paced Army in the second period finishing with 13 points.
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Michigan Dominates Spartans 30 25 In Rivalry Showdown
East Lansing Michigan State faced the Wolverines in a hard fought game before 6500 fans. Michigan led 17 11 at halftime and rallied in the second period as Tom Harmon and Charley Pink sparked a comeback to secure a 30 25 victory with Leo Beebe and Max Dalrymple tying for top scorers with seven each.
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Sooners Rally Past Tigers To Lead Loop Race
Oklahoma surged in the second half to defeat Missouri 43 40 and seize the Big Six lead while Kansas State toppled Iowa State 44 40 at Manhattan. Hal Headring hit five three pointers as Missouri led early before Oklahoma closed strong.
Jimmy Thomson Ties Harrison For Texas Open Lead
In San Antonio Texas AP report two golfers share the lead at the Texas open after 86 holes with eight under par totals. Jimmy Thomson and Harrison are tied for the lead as the field nears the finish in a slow moving round noting the Arkansas traveler E J Seagull in the mix.
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Coe Freshmen Edge Teachers Five 27 26 in Cedar Falls
Coe college freshman basketball team narrowly defeated Iowa State Teachers College yearlings 27 to 26 in Cedar Falls. Moss led the Kohawks with 8 points, followed by Van Wyk 7 and Kinch 6 as Moss and Kinch sparked the early 11 to 2 run and the second half rally by the Tutors cut the lead to a one point margin at the horn.
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Zevs Wins Baton Rouge Handicap at Fair Grounds
J Baumbach's Zevs won by one length in the mile and a quarter Baton Rouge Handicap feature at the Fair Grounds program in New Orleans.
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