Parimutuels Debate Sparks Critique of Racing Practices
International Sports Editor Davis Walsh reports on Herbert Swope’s mixed stance on pari mutuel betting. The piece exposes high track take and large breakage, noting how funds rarely return to bettors and describing widespread industry evils and questionable practices at eastern tracks.
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International News Service
New York
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York Racing Commission
Swope
New York race writers oppose mutuels in local track
The speaker notes that all New York race writers oppose mutuels and predicts their stance will not change. He likens potential mutuel approval to an invasion of Japanese beetles, suggesting alarm at any such change.
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New York
Vinton Noses Out La Porte City In Thriller 22-20
Vinton edge La Porte City 22 to 20 on the Vinton floor in a close game decided in the final seconds. Niles Jack led Vinton with seven points while A. Coburn topped La Porte City with nine. A preliminary between second teams ended Vinton 23 to 14.
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Gazette
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Earlville Night HawksEdge Manchester In 38 33 Victory
The Earlville Night Hawks defeated Manchester Independent 38 to 33 at Earlville Tuesday. They advance to face the Dubuque Bakers in the Northeastern Iowa tournament at Dyersville Saturday evening.
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Dubuque Bakers
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Dyersville
Yank Rookie Hopes Ruth Keeps Promise
The New York AP report centers on George Selkirk and his teasing with Babe Ruth. It suggests Ruth plans to leave the Yankees for an managerial role, leaving Selkirk to shoulder outfield duties and face Ruth’s antics.
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Selkirk Involvement Noted in Ongoing Proceedings
The fragment indicates Selkirk’s role or stance in ongoing matters, suggesting local involvement or reaction within a broader report. Details are limited in the readable text, but the reference underscores Selkirk’s connection to the issue discussed.
Cornell Matmen Prepare for Des Moines Y Team Visit
MOUNT VERNON I A Cornell College wrestlers gear up for a Friday home meet against the Des Moines Y M C A team. Scott will likely start at 118 pounds, Tilton or Campo at 126, Miller at 135, with strong pushes for 145 and 155. Weiler and Frye lead 165 and 175 slots as Bunch backs the heavyweight lineup after a hand injury.
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Des Moines
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Tilton
Campo
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Weiler
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Bunch
Tennis stars to tour in Memorial Coliseum Feb 3
Advance sales for the Big Bill Tilden Elsworth Vines George Lott and Lester Stoefen exhibition at the Memorial Coliseum show strong demand with over half the box seats taken and many students purchasing special tickets. Pro players have drawn high interest as out of town fans anticipate a near capacity crowd. Lott and Stoefen as former world doubles champions duke it out against Tilden and Vines in a tight doubles stretch.
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Big Bill Tilden
Elsworth Vines
George Lott
Lester Stoefen
Memorial Coliseum
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Middle West
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Bennett Calamus And Lowden Lead Wapsie Eight League
In Clarence Iowa Lowden high won the lone Wapsie Eight games over Grand Mound as Calamus Stanwood games were postponed. On Tuesday Bennett boys beat Calamus 37 19 while Calamus girls beat Bennett 30 12. Clarence fell to Mechanicsville 32 26 and Welton 34 20 in girls action.
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Stanwood
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Washington Y Edges Kinross 46 to 40 on Local Court
Washington Y defeated Kinross 46 40 in a tight local game. Fuhr led scoring with 16 points while Mirick had 13 for Kinross. The Des Moines Michaels game was postponed to a later date after a 19 19 half.
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Weight Not Shifting in Golf Swing Says Expert
A golf instruction piece argues the body stays fixed while the weight remains anchored. It emphasizes the right leg as a fulcrum and advises leaning the right leg forward during the swing to provide leverage and stability.
Marion Residents Elect Priscilla Guild Officers
Mrs. R. J. Kendall was elected president of the Priscilla guild of the Congregational church at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Karl Kendall. Officers include Mrs. Guy Miller and others. plans for Washington's Birthday supper were announced. The D A R and local clubs held events and meetings throughout the week in Marion.
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Priscilla Guild
Congregational Church
Karl Kendall
Twelfth _ street
Guy Miller
W. K. Lothian
Fred Blakeslee
J. B. Howell
Elmer Hollingsworth
Ed Sigfred
Josephine Wiggins
Adeliza Daniels
Emma Kendall
Julia Allen
Flower Committee
Fred Lutz
Betty
Mary
Ellen Howell
Kathryn
Elinor Kendall
Kendall
C. N. Owen
Ammasa Jesse Williams
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Presbyterian Church
Dewey Carlson
Gus Carlson
Tony Kudina
Leo Neuenswander
Oak Shade Cemetery
Columbus Junction High Tops Cotter 29 to 27 in OT
Columbus Junction High defeated Cotter 29 to 27 in an overtime game Tuesday evening. The score was 7 7 at halftime and 21 21 after the fourth period. after the first overtime the tally stood 24 24 with the game decided in the second OT.
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Columbus Junction
High Licks Cotter
Cotter
Central City sweeps Center Point in double header
Central City high school volleyball and basketball squads claimed both games against Center Point. The boys won 57 to 11 and the girls prevailed 35 to 42. Local rivals met on the court in a decisive sweep.
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Center Point
Free Theater Tickets Awarded This Week in Want Ads
Eligible readers are invited to check the Want Ads for their names and claim free theater tickets this week. The notice urges contestants to look for their name now and respond promptly.
Detroit Minister Chosen to Lead Wartburg College
The Rev. Norman Menter, pastor of Salem Lutheran in Detroit, was elected president of Wartburg College to open in Waverly, Iowa, July 1, 1935. The choice was unanimous by the American Lutheran church education board and the Wartburg regents. The boards declined to discuss court action mentioned in reports.
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Salem Lutheran Church
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Wartburg College
Waverly
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Clerical Battle Over Wartburg Move to Waverly In Iowa
Clinton Indiana opposes Wartburg college's removal to Waverly as the new merged Luther alliance steady in St. Paul Clinton. The plan to close St Paul and Clinton colleges triggers church official disputes. Menter, about 40, ex Capital University professor, now leads a large Detroit congregation amid the controversy.
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Capital University
Columbus
Detroit
Bill to Reinstate Salary Cuts in Iowa House
A bill introduced in the Iowa House seeks to reinstate all state city and county salary cuts deemed unconstitutional by the supreme court. Sponsored by A. H. Bonnstetter of Kossuth County with five other representatives, the measure uses the pre ruling pay reduction yardstick.
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Supreme Court
Iowa
A. H. Bonnstetter
Kossuth County
Bonnstetter
Appropriations Committee
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