Warner Seeks Rules Changes To Boost Offense
Pop Warner told the Football Writers Association in New York that defenses now dominate and urged rule changes to aid scoring. He proposed six men on the line, forward passes from behind scrimmage, and restoring goal posts, with Lou Little backing moves to end the huddle and vary offensive strategy.
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Budding Sophomores Shine in Big Ten Grid WARs
The first half of the 1937 Big Ten season highlights sophomores making waves. Nile Kinnick of Iowa ranks among leading scorers, Jack Ryan of Northwestern shows at fullback, Bill Schmitz contributes to Wisconsin’s comeback, and Fred Trosko aids Michigan’s grid renaissance.
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Cornell Faces Carleton In Scrappy Homecoming Clash
Mount Vernon Iowa crowds pack Ash Park to back Cornell in the ninth straight win season. Coach Dick Barker worries over three injured players from the Simpson game as Russ Spencer James Sprague and Don Pease sustain leg knee injuries.
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Big Ten Fails to Show Clear Contender This Season
CHICAGO Press staff correspondent notes no outstanding Big Ten football team emerges as Minnesota Indiana and Ohio State each suffer two losses. The piece cites missing stars like Andy Aram and Ed Widseth and questions depth across major programs.
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Three Ke-Wash Games On Card For Thursday
Local schedule lists three Ke-Wash games set for Thursday with teams like West Chester Trojans and others in contention. The card hints at football plans and potential outcomes as players and officials prepare for upcoming conference action.
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Stanwood Basketball Schedule Released
Stanwood releases a schedule for boys and girls basketball with upcoming games. The list mentions multiple games, tours, and a county tournament involving boys and girls teams across grade levels.
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Tuppke Keeps Step Ahead of the Pack
Chicago dispatch outlines Bob Tuppke’s 25 seasons at Illinois, highlighting innovations like the huddle and pinwheel offense. It details his tactical reversals against Notre Dame and Northwestern, notes a remaining strong lineup, and praises a strong freshman backfield ready to join a reshaped Illinois squad.
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Deader baseball eyed to curb Yankees power next season
Major league officials back a deader ball to restore balance after two dominant Yankee seasons. National League president Ford Frick says the plan won unanimous support at winter meetings with Yankees the sole dissenters. The move aims to curb power and prevent Yankees dominance across leagues.
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St Louis Breaks Football Relations With Creighton U
Creighton athletic director Marchie Schwartz says St Louis to end home and home football contract for financial reasons. The ninth meeting between St Louis and Creighton is set for this weekend in Missouri Valley action.
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GRID PACEMAKERS SIT ON HOT SPOTS
In a busy week of college football, Alabama leads the Southeastern Conference with four wins as Georgia Tech looms. Minnesota eyes another Big Ten test after a strong start, while Northwestern and Ohio State seek to rebound. The Big Six, Pac Coast, and Southern leaders also headline tight conference races.
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Fight Brews at Pro Golf Association Meeting
At Chicago the Professional Golfers Association opens its twenty first annual meeting amid power struggles over leadership. President George R. Jacobus seeks a fifth term while Illinois delegates push Alex Cunningham for president, citing the removal of Robert E. Harlow and the Radix trophy controversy.
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Rowley High Splits with St. John’s In Openers
Rowley high school opened the 37 38 basketball season by splitting a double header with St. John's high school of Independence. A late rally by the Rowley girls fell short as the game ended 34 32. The Rowley boys won the second game 58 to 27.
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Pittsburgh Leads In Weekly Grid Balloting
Pittsburgh rises to No. 1 in the AP football poll after a win over Notre Dame and California’s tie with Washington. Alabama drops to third as Pitt beats both the defending champs and Notre Dame boost the northeast’s presence in the top ten.
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Hawkeyes Prepare for Indiana Battle in Home Finale
Iowa City notes the Hawkeyes drill for a showdown with Indiana at home after a rest day. Indiana brings a strong defense and versatile attack led by eight seniors, with Minnesota exposing Iowa’s need to tighten aerial coverage. Captains Harris, Gallagher, and Prasse set to return as Iowa aims to pierce Indiana’s top-rated defense.
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Kosticaronian Team Seeks Preseason Practice Games
Local Kosticaronian bzret basketball team aims to schedule preseason practice games. Managers interested should contact Bernie Herberg at 2-4525 or Fred Schwartz at 2-3852.
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Boxing results from various cities reported by Associated Press
In Pittsburgh Conn defeated Young Corbett in a 183 pound bout while Pedro Montanez KO'd Ray Nash in Brooklyn. Everett Simington outpointed Ray Sharkey in Baltimore. Ralph Carpenter beat Russ Wasser in Minneapolis. Irish Ed Dunne defeated Irish Joan Dean in Philadelphia. Sammy Ancolt outpointed Wishy Jones in Louisville. Sam Raccala beat Pele Galliano in Salisbury Maryland.
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