Coe Gridders Aim for Drake Upset in Final
Coe College football fans rally as the Kohawks prepare for a Des Moines showdown with Drake. After eight straight Saturdays of games and a 15 record with four victories two losses and two ties the team seeks an upset against the Drake powerhouse. Perry Larson was chosen captain by teammates for the Des Moines clash marking a high point in the season.
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Drake
Crimson
Bulldogs
Cue
Des Moines
Kohawks
Coe
Beloit
Knox
Grinnell
Eby
Iowa Swimming Clinic Set for November 27 Attended by 300
More than 300 persons expected to attend the University of Iowa second annual swimming clinic November 27. Attendees include college and high school representatives, Y M C A groups, and athletic clubs. Lectures and diving demonstrations begin at 10 a.m. Movies follow lunch, then stroke demonstrations by Iowa tanksters with Armbruster’s coaching. A squad workout and coaches meeting close the day.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
David Armbruster
Iowa Tanksters
Armbruster
Greenleaf Retains World Pocket Billiard Title in TP Innings
Ralph Greenleaf of New York defeats Irvin Crane of Livonia New York 125 to 11 in a playoff for the world pocket billiard championship in Philadelphia. The match extended to TP innings with Greenleaf leading 22 to 18 in the fifth inning before Crane encountered a three-scratch run costing 15 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ralph Greenleaf
New York
Irvin Crane
Livonia NY
Owas Greenleaf
Qiane
Greenleaf
Crane
Athletic Director Threlfall to resign from South Dakota State
Brookings North Dakota South Dakota State College announces that A H Red Threlfall athletic director and head football coach will leave December 1 His resignation tendered last July was accepted by the board of regents Threlfall has been connected with athletics at the college since 1930 No successor named yet.
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Brookings
S. D
South Dakota State College
Wall
Board of
Regents
Threlfall
Harmon incident a tipoff on football
A longtime sports column discusses the Tom Harmon case at Michigan amid reports of offers from multiple universities. The piece suggests college football’s prestige is back under scrutiny, with Eastern schools also involved and questions about recruiting practices across several Big Ten programs.
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Carnegie Foundation
Harmon
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Fort Dodge and Coe Reserves Play 0-0 Charity Game
Fort Dodge junior college and Coe college reserves battled to a scoreless tie in the Lions club charity game at Fort Dodge. Cold wind and fumbles dominated as both sides struggled to hold the ball. Key plays included a Fort Dodge punt return by Rafferty and several blocked punts, but neither team could convert on scoring chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Junior College
Coe College
Lions Club
Kohawks
Dodgers
Coe
Rafferty
Hemnan
Jones
Cadwell
Wooster
Kineh
Dooley
Martin
Dodger
Kinch
Hunter
Wedgbury
Messerly
Stewart
Upper Iowa to Meet Luther in Key Iowa Clash
The Upper Iowa University football team eyes a decisive Saturday game at Decorah against Luther. A victory could place UIU in a conference title tie with St. Ambrose, as the squad remains undefeated and untied this season.
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Upper Iowa University
Luther
Decorah
Upper Iowa
St. Ambrose
Iowa
Bruce Carter
Fayette
Lowell Reish
Osceola
Stanley Hanson
Austin
Minn
Grover Miehe
Maynard
Howard Strong
Oelwein
Fae Tate
Manly
Rex Chamberlain
Maywood
Neb
Robert Eikenberry
Paul Zurbriggen
Elgin
Eddie Arp
Anthony Andrusyk
Shelburn
Ind
James Buell
Centerville
Ralph Whitcher
West Union
Jack Grant
Independence
Ralph Cook
Elma
Charles Miller
Kenneth Evans
Richard Tremaine
Sumner
Earl Harmon
Hampton
Earl Bellis
Wallace Oldfather
Cedar Rapids
Douglas Ritter
Maple Park
Harry Grimes
Harvard Barr
Cecil Spatcher
Orville Pickering
Raymond Glen
Foster Cass
Grant Peterson
Randalia
Cecil McSweeney
Westgate
John Dorman
Elgar Smith
West Union Opens Cage Season With Hawkeye Dec 3
West Union faces Hawkeye in its season opener on December 3 at home. Only veteran Martin Blockhus remains from last year along with players Russell Pratt Darold Martin and Ellsworth Kohler from the second team. The schedule includes games against Dee 1 Hawkeye here and a February run to county, sectional, and district tournaments with several away games.
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West Union
Hawkeye
Martin Blockhus
Russell Pratt
Darold Martin
Ellsworth Kohler
Robert McLeese
Dee
Fayette
Clermont
Decorah
Oelwein
Independence
Dan
Cresco
New Hnoampton
Sumner
Deenrnah
Waukon
Randalia
Boxing Roundup: Multiple Winners Across U S Cities
From St Louis to Jersey City results show a mix of knockouts and decisions. Notables include Harry Drake defeating Irish Carter in non title action, Carl Vinciquerra besting Jack Fargo in Omaha, and Wade Arizmendi stopping Bus Reese in Los Angeles.
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ST Louis
Low Ambers
Chamation
Charley Urns
Sobastown
Nontithe Harey Dratfra
Jack Carter
Ittshureh
Cincago
Everett "Younes
Rightmare
Stony City
Pete Lello
Gacy
Ind
Drew
Carl Vinciquerra
Omaha
Neb
Jack Fargo
Chicago
Coral Gables
Fla
Ren Brown
Ammanta
Paul Pirrone
Cleveland
Houston
Tev
Gallito Ramirex
Mexico City
Joey Zodda
Los Angeles
Wade Arizmendi
Bus Reese
Ith
Manhattan
Kan
New York
Son Saltica
Sammy Garcia
Heston
Tammy Rawson
Boston
Marie Berger
Montreal
Jersey City
Paul de Bello
Freddie Voran
Norwalk
Conn
Cornell Teams Honored At Mount Vernon Dinner
Mount Vernon Lions and Rotary clubs honored Cornell College football and cross country teams at the American Legion hall. The football squad celebrated the Midwest conference title and nine victories, while cross country runners claimed the conference meet in Cedar Rapids on October 30. Kenneth Green of Rock Island High School spoke, praising linemen and runners. Judd Dean praised the cross country team, and the event featured 175 attendees with toastmaster AL Morrissey and Helberg's orchestra.
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Leo Lucas
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Lions
Rotary Clubs
American Legion Hall
Cornell
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Green
Green
Rock Island High School
Dick Barker
Dean
Judd Dean
FE. J. Osgood
Rotary Club
E. C. Pratt
Lions
Franklin Cole
Red Fais
Bob Swensen
AL Morrissey
Helberg
Iowa Coaches To Attend Big 10 Schedule Meeting
Iowa athletic coaches will join mentors from conference schools in Chicago on December 3 and 4 to map about sixty contests across seven winter and spring sports for the 1938 season. The plan covers conference duals, triangles and championships while non conference games are set by correspondence. Attending Iowans include E. G. Dad Schroeder George Bresnahan Otto Vogel David Armbruster Mike Howard Charles Kennett Irl Tubbs Rollie Williams.
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Towa City
University of Town
Chicago
Otto Vogel
David Armbruster
Mike Howard
Charles Kennett
Irl Tubbs
Rollie Williams
Chief Little Wolf to Headline Memorial Coliseum Show
Chief Little Wolf, creator of the Indian deathlock, headlines a Thursday night main event at Memorial Coliseum facing Lou Plummer. The card also features Dick Daviscourt versus Harry Kent, Scotty Dawkins, Arnold Barta, and ticket sales at Lyman's.
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Chief Little Wolf
Eddie Jennings
Memorial Coliseum
Little Wolf
Lou Plummer
Dick Shikat
Philadelphia
Matt Ring
The
Philadelphia Bulletin
Sandor Szabo
Shikat
Jim Wilson
Plummer
Dick Daviscourt
Harry Kent
Corvallis
Ore
Scotty Dawkins
Arnold Barta
Lyman’s
Chester Horton’s Golf Swing Emphasizes Speed Over Power
A 1937 article notes the golf swing resembles a whip with the club head acting as a weight on a string. It highlights the rise of lighter woods led by Bob McDonald and suggests grip adjustments can simulate lighter clubs without buying new gear.
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Bob McDonald
Dizzy Dean Busy at Bradenton Filling Station
This portrait of Dizzy Dean at his Bradenton winter home shows him staffing a filling station from 8 am to 9 pm, greeting customers with free autographed photos, and pursuing golf and fishing while recovering from arm trouble. It recalls his volatile 1937 season with the St Louis Cardinals and mentions contract uncertainty for 1938.
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Chicago
Dizzy Dean
Bradenton
Florida
Dizzy
Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Dean
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Phils
Frankie Frisch
Cardinal
Hub Pruett
Browns
St. Louis
Branch Rickey
Frisch
Breadon
Merle Erickson Wins Iowa Two Mile Run
Merlin Erickson of Waterville won the annual two mile run at the University of Iowa event on Tuesday afternoon with a time of 10 24. He beat six competitors in thin clads and earns a traveling trophy. John Graves of Cherokee finished second and Larry Zuccola of New York City took third with medals awarded.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Merlin Erickson
Waterville
University of Iowa
Erickson
John Graves
Cherokee
Larry Zuccola
New York
Hawks Detect Iowa Air Attack For Nebraska Clash
Iowa football drills focus on aerial offense to pierce Nebraska defense noted by reporters. Buzz Dean and Nile Kinnick led pass throwing as Frank Gallagher returned from injury and guards Brady and Allen recovered.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Hawkeye
Buzz Dean
Nile Kinnick
Frank Gallagher
Hawkeyes
Gallagher
Wisconsin
Okeh
Owa City
New Red Crown Bowling Alleys Open Thursday
The Red Crown Recreation bowling alleys at 122 Third Street NE will be formally opened Thursday at 7 30 pm with a dedication address and a local official rolling the first ball. The facility features 15 Brunswick alleys, 90 balls, 130 chairs, 320 steel lockers, and a large lounge with locker rooms for men and women. A restaurant is to open in two weeks.
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Red Crown Recreation
Third Street
Danceland
Brunswick
Middlewest
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Hoppe Leads Schaefer In 18 1 Cue Match
Willie Hoppe of New York led Jake Schaefer of Chicago 1 000 to 497 in a 3 000 point Balkline title match. After Schaefer won the third block 257 to 250, Hoppe surged to a 250 86 victory in the night session. Hoppe averaged 27 billiards per turn versus Schaefer's 13.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
Schaefer
Hoppe
New Yorker
Lenox College Falls to Dubuque Trausch Bakers 25 23
In Hopkinton the Lenox college basketball team suffered a 25 to 23 home defeat to the Trausch Bakers of Dubuque. Lenox players Jones and Smith stood out. The next home game is set for November 22 against the Dan Patch club of Dubuque.
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Hopkinton
Lenox College Basketeers
Trausch Bakers
Dubuque
Jones
Lenox
Smith
Dan Patch Club
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Davis J Walsh
International News Service
Tom Harmon
University of Michigan
Bill Bevan
Tulane
Michigan Daily
Yale
Princeton
Illinois
Purdue
Indiana
Northwestern
Alabama
Louisiana State
Pittsburgh
Washington
Michigan State
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Dooley LE Martin Niessen
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Hase
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RY Carney Walker
RE Jones Rafferty
Mokar Jordan LA Wooster Hansen
RY Hunter Cadwell
TRB
Fort Dodge Chiff
Tedford Luck
Merryman
McAnally
Cummines Coe Frisch
Wedgbury Kosanke Fsiiser
Formanek
Pollock
Ladd
Lamson
Paul N Clark
Richard F
Eleanor Bruch
Mound Farm
I Ea
Upper
Myers-Cox CO
Sirelt Sr
Floyd Kuing
Geo Fosnacht
Associated Press
Lions And _ Rotary
Chester Horton
GOLF
America
George Kirkley
United Press
Merle Erickson
Hawks
Cornhuskers
Bob Herman
W. W. Hayne
Chuck Brady
Bob Allen
Paxton Hotel
Lincoln
Red Crown
Lenox College
LO and Dache
Barron Motor, Inc
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