Grover Cleveland Alexander Joins Baseball Hall Of Fame
Alexander the Great earns election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown as the sole new inductee in the 1930 class. The right handed star, nicknamed Old Pete, topped 212 of 262 voters in the Baseball Writers Association of America poll, cementing a career highlighted by 28 win seasons, four one hit games in 1915, and a famed 1926 World Series relief stint for the Cardinals.
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Andrew Teams Lead Jackson County League
Andrew high and junior varsity squads top the Jackson County league standings with 9 and 8 wins respectively. The county tournament opens Wednesday January 26 with first round pairings Maquoketa vs Monmouth Miles vs Preston Bellevue vs Baldwin Andrew vs Sabula.
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Venturi and Manager Suspended for 120 Days
Italian lightweight Enrico Venturi and his manager Carmine Torrentino were suspended 120 days by the New York State Athletic Commission after the unsatisfactory ending of the non title bout with Henry Armstrong at Madison Square Garden. Venturi’s 30 day automatic suspension followed weighing over contract weight. Torrentino was found responsible for the weight issue. The commission deemed no dishonesty but noted the ending was unsatisfactory. Venturi’s $36,150 purse, held pending decision, will be paid.
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Dehner Tops Big Ten Scorers In Early Run
CHICAGO AP. Illinois center Lewis Pick Dehner leads the Big Ten scoring chase. After five games he has 90 points, an 18 point average, with Jewell Young of Purdue in second on 172 total points.
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Roosevelt Edges Monticello 29 27 in Tight Tilt
Roosevelt of Cedar Rapids trailed 23 27 late but a Scrivens last second toss sealed a 29 27 win over Monticello. Schweitzer led Monticello with 15 points, Zisko had 10 for Roosevelt, and two teams combined for eight misses from the foul line in a close conference game. Onslow beat Roosevelt’s second unit 24 20 as Seibels scored 12. Monticello meets University High of Iowa City Friday in conference play.
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Davenport and West Waterloo Duel Tops MS Valley Standings
Mississippi Valley Conference preview notes Davenport and West Waterloo tied for first with four league wins each. Franklin also holds four wins and faces Dubuque. Weekly schedule lists Davenport at Muscatine, Roosevelt at Monticello, and Friday Franklin at Dubuque with West Waterloo at Davenport among key matchups.
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Earlville Trips Dundee in Double-Header Wins
Earlville high school split in a double-header defeating Dundee on the home floor Monday. The girls won 54 to 31 and the boys edged Dundee 37 to 36 in a tight finish.
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Immaculate Conception Defeats Sacred Heart 33 12
Immaculate Conception High School defeated Sacred Heart of Oelwein 33 to 12 to extend its winning streak to four games. The Greyhounds led 12-0 early and never trailed, with Don Weber and Fred Condon each scoring seven points. In the preliminary, IC girls also beat Sacred Heart 11 to 2.
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Pairings Set For Cedar County High School Tournament
Cedar county tournament at Mechanicsville runs Feb 9 to 12 with opening round pairings Lowden vs West Branch Durant vs Clarence Stanwood vs Springdale at 7 to 9:30 pm Feb 9 Then Tipton vs Mechanicsville Feb 10 followed by Bennett vs London West Branch winner Semis Feb 11 and final rounds Feb 12 with consolation and championship games at 7:30 and 8:45 pm respectively.
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Braddock Braddock Braddock Faces Farr In Big Night
James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr prepare for a marquee prize bout set for Friday night with a reported gate of 75000 dollars. The piece tracks Braddock’s resilient career, his rise from near defeat, and the boxing managers’ betting fortunes as the heavyweight scene remains unsettled.
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St Pats Defeat Sacred Heart 38 24 On Home Floor
St Patrick's defeated Sacred Heart of Waterloo 38 to 24 to remain undefeated at home. Key first-half plays included guard passes by Jack Phillips and John Corsello with scoring by Kenney Corsello Spaight and Krumbholz. De Lorde and Fried led Sacred Heart with 19 points for the visiting team. Coach Zvacek's squad faces Oelwe Friday and St Wenceslaus next Tuesday with Immaculate Conception on Jan 28 upcoming at home.
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Illinois Wrestlers defeat Cornell 19 to 9 in Mount Vernon
Illinois won five of eight matches to outscore Cornell 19 9 as Sapora and Battaglia secured falls. Cornell led 9 8 after three straight decisions by Knight Brand Cole, then Captain Ginny stopped Watson and Mutter defeated Taylor. Injuries weakened Cornell. three regulars out.
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Delaware Teams Enter Important Loop Games
Delaware County standings as six league games loom with leaders Delhi Greeley and Earlville each facing two tests. Buck Creek still factors in while nonconference results ripple through the tight title race. Delhi hosts both leaders while Greeley and Earlville split road and home dates.
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Coast Conference To Hold Athletic Survey
The Pacific Coast conference launches a year long survey led by Edwin Atherton to map how athletes fund education. Goals include fair rules and possible revisions to aid policies, with support from USC and UCLA officials and coaches.
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All-Time All-Star Baseball Team Chosen by Sporting News Panel
Hans Wagner Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth were unanimous picks on an all-time team. Johnson Mathewson and Alexander appear among pitchers. Gehrig Sisler Chase Lajoie Collins Speaker Jackson Clarke among position players. McGraw and Mack lead as managers with strong voting.
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Baugh mocks 25000 salary holdout and signs for Redskins
Dallas AP report notes Samuel Baugh ridicules talk of a 25000 salary holdout and says he will likely sign a three year contract with the Washington Redskins after meeting owner George Preston Marshall. He cites two options and discusses playing against the Chicago Bears in Dallas.
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Waukon Wins Twice Over Independence in Local Games
Waukon basketball teams beat Independence in two Tuesday games. High school team won 48 to 31 with Gray scoring 28 points. Junior college team edged Independence 36 to 31.
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Cedar County Junior Fives Hold Tourney
Tipton Iowa hosts Cedar county junior high basketball tournament on January 27 and 29. Mechanicsville vs Durant opens Thursday at 4 30 pm followed by Clarence vs West Branch at 5 30 pm. Semi finals Saturday morning, with Stanwood vs Bennett and London vs Tipton later. Championship at 3 30 pm Saturday with trophies awarded after.
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Strawberry Point Beats Lamont in Tight 36 34 Victory
Strawberry Point tops Lamont 36 34 in a fast paced game as R Blanchard leads with 14 points and Hagge Mierson shines. Lamont’s Rolfe scores 12 as Lamont’s Popham adds 15. Strawberry Point's Quinlan chips in 8, with Strawberry Point ahead 21 13 at halftime.
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Williamsburg Crushers Defeat Victor Merchants 26 to 20
Williamsburg Ia. The Independent Crushers beat the Victor Merchants 26 to 20 for their eighth win on the local floor. Romberg and Louberto led with eight points each, as the Crushers held an 18 to 13 halftime lead. The Packers visit Wednesday for a rematch.
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Atkins Baseball Club Honors Marvin Moeller
The Atkins baseball club hosted an oyster supper honoring Marvin Moeller. Players signed the baseball used in the last 1937 game as a keepsake. Moeller married Esther Haerther on Saturday and plans to move to Boone to live on a farm.
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