Iowa Athletes Visit USC Deny Westward Recruitment
Duane Swanson and Bud Froning of the University of Iowa toured the University of Southern California campus in winter travel wear and said they would not attend Iowa or return home. USC officials praised their nerve and hospitality while the players insisted they aimed to study in California but had no plans to enroll there.
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Paul Zimmerman
OS Angeles
University of Iowa
Duane Swanson
Bud Froning
University of Southern California
Trojan
Rollie Wiliams
Iowa
California
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Sam Barry
Ford
University of Scutty Mn
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Barry
Forrest Twogood
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Salem
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Fargoxpress
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England
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Southern California
E. H. Lauer
Tie
Pacific Coast Conference
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Towa
Wayne Froning
State of Iowa
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Sieneds
Bill
Ross
Herman May Shatters Old Cub Tradition
Chicago AP reports Babe Herman may refuse to sign the 1934 Cubs contract and keep his telephone disconnected before spring training at Catalina Island. National League star Babe Ruth’s counterpart faces possible trade or sale as talks surround Herman’s cut salary and unresolved 1933 season figures.
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Giants Pitching Class Leads 1934 Outlook
Alan Gould reports Bull Terry optimistic about the New York Giants despite changes in baseball. He cites stronger pitching led by Carl Hubbell, predicts improved batting with the new ball, and notes Ott, Davis, Mancuso key hitters. Discussions occur at Miami Beach Pin February 25 with prospects for 1934.
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George Davis
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Miami Beach
Toddville Drops Two Games To Alburnett
Two setbacks for Toddville as the team loses to Alburnett in back to back games. The results underscore a rough stretch for Toddville with limited scoring and defensive lapses across both contests.
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Toddville
Alburnett Toddvitt
Tipton Leads In Eastern Iowa Eight
Tipton tops Eastern Iowa eight in a round of play with undefeated status noted. Roundy Meechanye and Watt lead scoring for Tipton as teams clash across regional venues.
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Tipton
Iowa
Lamont Wrestlers Triumph Over Independence
Lamont wrestlers defeated Independence in a close match. The meet featured key performances from local grapplers, with Lamont claiming the decisive pins in several weight classes.
Injury to Hawkeyes Ben Selzer prompts lineup revamp
In Iowa City a minor injury to Ben Selzer, Iowa guard, worries coach Rollie Wilkins. The Gazette notes potential changes to the Hawkeye quintet as Barko, Rosenthal and Reehtal vie for roles and Barko shifts forward while Selzer recovers.
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Ireenar Arid
Notre Dame Beats Chicago 37 to 26 in Big Win
Notre Dame defeated Chicago 37 to 26 as they sped to a first-half lead and maintained control. Key players delivered scoring bursts while the defense limited Chicago’s offenses and secured the decisive victory.
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Notre Dame
Chicago
Mississippi Valley league ends its run in Davenport
The annual meeting in Davenport concluded with members breaking up the circuit. Cedar Rapids and other cities balk at a new Three Eye league, while Terre Haute and Evansville may join. Dr Logan’s role is uncertain as Cedar Rapids opposes expansion.
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Iowa City letter from Froning and Swanson to Sam Barry
Duane Swanson and Wayne Froning write to USC coach Sam Barry asking about attending the University of Southern California. They outline athletic credentials and financial need, seeking immediate guidance for plans and future connections.
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Iowa City
IAPI
Duane Swanson
Bud Froning
Sam Barry
Southern California
Barry
Iowa City Press Citizen
Hawkeye
Sauer To Stay At Nebraska As Coach
Lincoln Nebraska INS reports George Sauer the American Hibik and Bernie Masterson, quarterback of the 1933 Cornhuskers, have accepted coaching duties at Nebraska for next fall. Sauer will coach football basketball and swimming.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Greorce
Hibik
Bernie Masterson
Cornhuskers
Boxing roundup of scattered bouts across New York venues
A garbled recap lists several near random boxing results with multiple New York fighters named, including outpoints and knockouts. The fragmented account mentions opponents such as Detratte, Rasen, Eldredge, Tarvote, and others, with unclear venues and dates.
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NEM Pork
Berney Mass Tillery
Sis
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Fbity
Danny Rasen
New York
Tau Tex
Eldredge
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Wallace
Clseland
Rex Stice
Tennie Callen
Cole
Ted
Bottsmore
Cheele Thompan
Kansas Beats Iowa State 31 23 In Big Six Clash
Kansas wins over Iowa State 31 to 23 as Jayhawkers pull away in second half. Starters Cowen Doty and Weener pace Kansas while Harrington and Vanek add late baskets to secure the margin. Iowa State struggles to convert while Kansas maintains control through the final period.
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Holmes
Jaytiawkers
Fotwre Cowen Doty
Capoin
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Ebune Harrreton
Vanek
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Tosh
Hich
Tila Poats
Parnell High Battles North English 25 18
Parnell High defeated North English 25 to 18 in a boys basketball game. The narrative notes Parnell's steady offense and solid defense as key factors in securing the win on the home court.
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Parnell High Licks
North English
Cornell Tapers Off for Coe Engagement
Mount Vernon Iowa coach Burt O Connor prepares Cornell for a Friday game at Coe College Cedar Rapids balancing exams and practice The Purple squad will face a tough foe and rely on sophomores and one senior to lead the attack Eldon Coffman centers the offense as Coe defends with a trio of new players Ben Underwood Harold Still John Winnie and guards Berve Henke Reynolds provide depth for Cornell and Coe alike
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Ben Underwood
Harlan Current
Harold Still
Kautz
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Mason City Junior College
Charles Berve
Henke
Reynolds
Hudson Regatta Revival Set for June 16 on the Hudson
The Poughkeepsie regatta, a four mile college rowing classic, will return on June 16 after a one year lapse. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association voted to revive the blue ribbon event. Five member crews from Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Syracuse and Navy are expected to compete, with potential entrants including Marietta Rutgers California Washington and Massachusetts Tech. Wisconsin is not expected to race.
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Intercollegiate Rowing Association
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Grid Practice At Iowa Univ to Start Feb 5
Iowa City spring football practice opens in the field house on February 5. Coach Ossie Solem says early sessions focus on freshmen seeking varsity bids, with indoor drills continuing until weather allows outdoor work.
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Iowa Univ
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ossie Solem
Lost Nation Cagers Capture Double Bill
Lost Nation high basketball team won twice at Goose Lake Tuesday night piling up 31 to 7 in the curtain and 36 to 15 in the main game. Coach Story’s full squad played as Lost Nation remains undefeated atop the Eastern Iowa league with 17 and 18 season wins and a 533 to 170 scoring edge.
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Lost Nation High
Goose Lake
Story
Lost Nation
Jim Corbett Died Poor Despite Fame
New York report shows former heavyweight champion James J Corbett left only 4534 gross and 82760 net assets. Estate includes 434 dollars in memories and 2009 in bonds plus 2000 in other assets. His widow remains the beneficiary of the sparse estate.
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New York
Ross Dominates Petrolle in Big Boxing Showdown
International notes say lightweight champion Barney Ross defeated William Petrolle at New York Coliseum in a 13,000 crowd. Ross won with superior speed and accuracy, despite weighing in five pounds lighter, leaving Petrolle staggered and defeated in most rounds. The article also observes Garden politics and notes 539 homicides in Kentucky in 1932.
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International News Service
York
William Petrolle
New York Coliseum
Barney Ross
Chicago
Bert
Ross
Petrolle
Old Express
William
Billy
Madison Square Garden
Shellsburg Beats Urbana Five 26 to 23 in Hard-Fought Clash
Shellsburg Independents defeated the Urbana Independents 26 to 23 on Tuesday in a clean, hard fought game with lead changes. The halftime score was 13 to 11 in favor of Shellsburg, marking their eighth straight win.
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Shellsburg
Shellsburg Independents
Urbana Independents
Stanwood and Wheatland Vie For Top Spot In Wapsie Eight
Stanwood meets Wheatland in a key Wapsie Eight clash with Stanwood undefeated and Wheatland holding second place The game could push Wheatland into the lead Eilers is sidelined by sickness and Olsen will start in his place
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Stanwood High School
Wheatland
Bennett
Eilers
Olsen
Vick and Atkinson Set for Six Round Bout in Washington
Freddie Atkinson of Cedar Rapids and Leonard Vick of Coggon will clash in a six round boxing bout in Washington on Thursday night. The match headlines the local boxing card at the arena.
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Spectalto
Gazette
Washington Ia
Freddie Atkinson
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Vick
Coggon
College basketball scores from AP roundup
The AP wire lists scattered college basketball results with Johns Hopkins Georgetown Notre Dame and Kansas among the teams. Missing or garbled names include North Carolina State Vanderbilt Illinois Oklahoma City Oregon State and Idaho with varied point totals and opponents unclear due to OCR errors.
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Marinland
North Carolina
Carolina
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Georgetown
Notre Dame
Chicago
Minosecollege
Shurtlee
Kansas
Town State
Stuort Hass State
Waskell Indians
Phillips
Oklshama City
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