Iowa Athletic Board Moves to Name New Grid Coach
The Iowa athletic board will seek a football coach to replace Ossie Solem. They may combine the grid post with the athletic director role to attract top coaches and increase salary. Howard Jones and Aubrey Devine are among names mentioned as finalists. Salem’s Syracuse contract runs three years at about 11000 dollars annually with two option years.
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Iowa Athletic Board
Iowa Athletic
Salem
C. M. Updegraff
Howard Jones
California
Jones
Iowa
Devine
Aubrey Devine
Los Angeles
Trojan Eleven
Notre Dame
Syracuse
New York State
Ossie Solem
University of Iowa
Syracuse University
Des Moines
Fritz Crisler
Dick Hanley
Kansas Abolishes Post of Athletic Director
Kansas regents abolish the athletic director post at the University of Kansas and shift administration to a three member committee. Dr. F C Phog Allen is retained as basketball coach and reports to the new committee. He is named head of a new physical education coaching department to retain players.
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Lawrence, Kan
Board of Regents
University of Kansas
F. C
Phog” Allen
Allen
Regents
Kansas
Mangrum Wins Miami Open in Playoff Over Manero
Ray Mangrum of Dayton Ohio defeated Tony Manero national open champion in a 18 hole playoff to win the $2500 Miami open golf title. Mangrum posted a par 70 while Manero shot 73 in Miami Florida.
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Miami, Fla
Ray Manrum
Dayton
Tony Manero
Manero
Jensen wins Miami Open despite Amateur label
Cedar Rapids amateur H C Jensen posted final 72 hole score of 310 in the thirteenth Miami Open. He finished with rounds of 79 79 and a 152 before the closing day for a total 310, as reported from Miami Florida.
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Miami
Fla
Cedar Rapids
H. C. Jensen
Rockne Trophy Award Goes To Minnesota University
In Champaign Illinois Prof Frank G Dickinson will present the Rockne trophy to the University of Minnesota for this year’s top football ranking. Minnesota already holds two legs on permanent possession after also winning in 1924. Southern Methodist won the trophy last year.
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Champaign, Ill
Frank G. Dickinson
Rockne
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Southern Methodist
Iowa Opens Cage Race at Indiana
Iowa, undefeated in seven starts, begins Big Ten play Monday at Bloomington against Indiana. Coach Rollie Williams may start Al Bob instead of Joe Van Ysseldyk to boost offense. Ben Stephens leads Iowa scoring with 69 points, followed by Gaddis with 47 as the row breaks down with probable lineups.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa Cagers
Indiana Five
Bloomington
Ind
Rollie Williams
Iowa
al Bobby
Joe van Ysseldyk
Bobby
Ben Stephens
Cambridge
Ill
Gaddis
Diana Uroar
Ccc
Gunning
Sa Johnson
Sos
Oak
Cedinis
Cin Athe
Fechtman
Bdadaawen Ks
Balks Wort Huffman
CNS
Dwn
Dass
Canis Und
Bie
Andres
Lost Nation Cage Teams Open With Two Victories
Lost Nation opened its basketball season with two wins at the new American Legion hall. The V-8s beat DeWitt 28 to 22, and the Model T Fords edged DeWitt 24 to 22, in front of a large crowd.
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the Gazette
American Legion Hall
DeWitt
Vines and Perry Ready for Tilt at Garden
Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry prepare for a Madison Square Garden match on Wednesday night amid a record crowd forecast. Francis T. Hunter promotes the event and predicts about forty thousand fans, while Perry expects to be in peak form after rest. Vines and Perry meet after recent competitive history with Vines holding a 4-2 edge in 1933 competitions.
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Lawton Carver
International News Service
New York
INS
Ellsworth Vines
Fred Perry
Madison Square Garden
Bill Tilden
Francis T. Hunter
Vines
Perry
California
Legrand Teams Sweep Green Mountain in Double Victory
Legrand high school squads defeated Green Mountain in a year end doubleheader at Green Mountain Iowa. The girls won 42 to 34 with Marjorie Rosedale scoring 22 points. Legrand boys prevailed 35 to 29 led by Thomas with 10 and Perisho with 12 points.
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Green Mountain
Legrand
Marjorie Rosedale
Thomas
Perisho
Legrand Boys
Politicians Show Fierce Competitive Spirit in Daytona Beach
Henry McLemore notes politicians in Daytona Beach wage a spirited battle for city hall using mock warfare and public posturing. He contrasts their zeal with athletes and observes the pay for mayors and commissioners offers little reward, yet politicians seek honor in naming streets.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Ty Cobb
Jack Dempsey
Tilden
Sande
Dempsey
Wde
Salem Resigns Iowa Post Over Syracuse Offer
Os-sire Salem quits as athletic director and head football coach at the University of Iowa amid reports of a high salary offer from Syracuse University. The move follows interest from Northwestern Washington and others, with Syracuse allegedly proposing a three year deal at 11 000 annually and full time coaching duties.
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Salem
Iowa
Syracuse
Northwestern
University of Washington
Iowa City
Salem Likely to Coach Syracuse Football in 1936
The piece discusses Salem leaving Iowa for Syracuse, noting his strong tied to influential backers including Major John L. Griffith and a 27 0 victory over Orange. It describes his affable personality, potential to rebuild Syracuse football prestige, and the intense speculation about Iowa's next coach, with many candidates named.
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Syracuse
Salem
Iowa
Vic Hansen
Colgate
Red Raiders
Cornell
Orange
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
Alumni Five Defeats Marengo High in Seeding Victory
MARENGO Iowa alumni from M. H. S. defeated the Marengo High five 31 to 16 Saturday afternoon. The alumni led throughout and held a 13 to 7 halftime edge avenging a prior loss to the Tigers.
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Alumni
Marengo High
Marengo
Tigers
Big Ten Cage War Opens Tonight Across Three Fronts
A three-front Big Ten title battle begins with Indiana hosting undefeated Iowa while Purdue defends its share of the crown against Wisconsin at Lafayette. Illinois and Northwestern clash in Champaign, and Minnesota meets De Paul outside the conference as teams press for early momentum in the race.
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Chicago
Purdue
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Lafayette
Ind
Illinois
Northwestern
Champaign
Minnesota
de Paul
Ken Gunning
Vern Huffman
Hoosiers
Hawks
Everett Dean
Fred Fechtman
Wally Gaddis
Benny Stephens
Joe van Ysseldyk
Marquette
Boilermakers
Ward
Bud Foster
Badgers
Wildcats
Illini
Mike McMichaels
Tom Nisbet
Louie Boudreau
Felice-Mercier Title Bout Set For Thursday Night
Felice meets Al Mercier in a Memorial Coliseum card at Farmer Tobin on Thursday with Tony Felice of Los Angeles facing Al Mercier of Springfield Mass in the semi windup and Johnny Marrs versus Stanley Myslajek in the opener. Mercier, about 220 pounds, has faced many top wrestlers in major cities including Boston and New York.
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Memorial Coliseum
Farmer Tobin
Casmir Pulaski
Eddie Jennings
Tony Felice
Los Angeles
al Mercier
Springfield
Mass
Johnny Marrs
Stanley Myslajek
Mercier
Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Schmeling plans retirement after June title shot
Davis J. Walsh argues Schmeling will win in June and retire undefeated, avoiding a Louis rematch. He questions Schmeling's loyalty to a planned September bout and suggests the German seeks prestige and German superiority through a second title win, with Braddock to follow. The piece notes a $25,000 bond and financial motives but doubts Schmeling can defeat Braddock in June.
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York
Schmeling
Louis
Tunney
Heeney
Ben Foord
Foord
Great Britain
Schmeing
Braddock
Whitehill and Trosky Sign Cleveland Contracts
Earl Whitehill and Hal Trosky signed with the Cleveland Indians, with Cyril Slapnicka confirming the deals. Trosky, who hit .342 with 43 homers last season, signed at his Norway home. Whitehill agreed in Montrose hotel session. Slapnicka noted no salary terms yet and mentioned upcoming call ups, including 18-year-old Van Meter’s father in hospital.
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Earl Whitehill
Cedar Rapids
Hal Trosky
Norway
Cyril Slapnicka
Cleveland Indians
Slapnicka
Trosky
Whitehill
Montrose Hotel
Cleveland
Washington
Bob Feller
Rochester
Minn
van Meter
Iowa
Marion Cagemen Meet Independence Basketeers Tuesday
Reopening of the 1936-37 cage season has Marion high hosting Independence on the home floor Tuesday after a Monday final practice. The Indians, paced by Hagerman and Hitchens, aim to rebound from vacation with a tough schedule, includingFriday’s trip to Win ton and a prior 18-9 win over Mt Vernon.
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Coffman
Marion High
Independence
Indians
Winton
Mt. Vernon
Mounties
Hitchens
Hagerman
Marion
Mount Vernon
Vinton
Roosevelt
Benjamin Franklin
Benton Boys
Davin
Midwest Cage Race Opens With Four Games This Week
Midwest conference basketball opens Friday with Cornell defending the title facing Monmouth at Monmouth Illinois and Carleton meeting Lawrence at Appleton Wisconsin. Cornell travels to Galesburg Illinois Saturday to challenge Knox while Carleton plays Ripon at Ripon. Believed to test Judd Deans rebuilding Cornell and fray Carleton vs Lawrence with two veteran lineups. Beloit to meet Armour Tech in a non conference tilt Thursday.
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Gazette
Mount
Vernon
Cornell
Monmouth
Ill
Carleton
Lawrence
Appleton
Wisconsin
Galesburg
Knox
Ripon
Judd Dean
New London Beats Columbus Junction 40 18 In Southeast Iowa Clash
New London high school defeated Columbus Junction 40 to 18 in a Southeast Iowa league basketball game at New London. Slam and Cit led New London with 12 and 11 points while Green scored 9 for Columbus. The locals travel to Winfield on Jan 8 and host Wyman next Tuesday.
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Columbus Junction
New London
Slam
Cit
Green
Columbus
Winfield
Wyman
Quakers And Vinton Five Clash Tonight
The Quaker Oats basketball team meets the Vinton independent five at the Quakers gymnasium at eight o'clock.
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Quakers and Vinton Five
Quaker Oats
Vinton Independent
Quakers’ Gymnasium
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Sports Dept
Red Peppers
Gage
Felice
Lake
OWLS
Phooey
Williams
Trwirtiame
Max
America
Davis J. Walsh
Marion Cagemen
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