Cedar Rapids Man Slapnicka Named Cleveland Assistant to President
C C Slapnicka, longtime Cleveland Indians chief scout, is named assistant to the president in Cleveland as Billy Evans resigns. The general manager post is discontinued, with Slapnicka moving from Dayton to assume duties after attending the national association of baseball leagues meeting. Slapnicka, 49, credited with building the Indians through strong scouting, has secured stars like Hal Trosky and Earl Averill.
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Peas rusty water clears as radiator steward drains
A radiator steward drained at least one area and filled with clear water, aiming to restore cooling. The report notes rusty water mixing with coolant and the effort to stabilize the system.
Extra Point Menace 15 Coaches' Fault
Bill Corum analyzes Notre Dame's 1835 football woes at Yankee Stadium. The Irish missed four successful point after touchdown attempts, three of which could have changed the outcome, and questions the reliability of placekicks and the holder's distances.
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Ducks Still Abundant On Mississippi After Season End
Thousands of ducks linger on ponds along the Mississippi in McGregor area as flocks begin migrating. Hunters call this the best season in seven years with many birds remaining despite the closing date.
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New York U in Rose Bowl Fever as Season Advances
New York University fans believe the Violet eleven could represent the East in Pasadena after a 48 to 0 win over Rutgers. A possible Rose or Sugar Bowl bid faces official policy limits, while a Thanksgiving clash with Fordham looms as a decisive test.
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New Faces Set for Thursday Wrestling Show in Memorial Coliseum
Thursday night at the Memorial Coliseum features two new faces in the semi windup before headliner Pat Red O'Shocker of Salt Lake City vs Earl Wampler of Scranton. Joe Hubka of Dwight Nebraska meets Dapper Lee Henning of California in a 30 minute one fall bout, with Frank Buresh of Lincoln facing Frankie French of Renwick in the opener.
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Red" O'Shocker
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Iowa Faces Northwestern in Final Game of Season
The University of Iowa football team, battered after a 12 6 loss to Purdue, prepares for Northwestern with a shortened week. Ozzie Simmons shows a twisted ankle but should be ready soon. An estimated 2000 Hawkeye fans plan to travel to Evanston for the season finale. The squad departs Thursday night.
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Cochran Holds Lead as Seven Wins Boosts Tourney Position
In Chicago Welker Cochran of San Francisco leads the world three cushion billiards race with seven straight wins. Art Thurnblad of Chicago is hot on his tail at six and two with a four-match streak. Willie Hoppe, at seven and one, could force a playoff if Cochran loses to Hoppe or wins Tuesday night. Hoppe beat Johnny Layton 50 to 49 in the 50th inning to snap Layton's hold on the title.
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Debate Ruling On Pass Interference In Notre Dame Tilt
New York ins report frames postgame dispute over a pass interference call in Army versus Notre Dame. Notre Dame fans defend the call on Grove alleged to interfere with Millner at the two yard line while Army backers dispute Palmer’s ruling. All officials on the field supported Palmer.
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Chester Horton’s Golf Forward Press Explained
The Standard Instruction of America’s Leading Teacher describes the forward press as a body driven move. It appears as a slight hands forward shift but actually engages the midsection to prime the legs for the swing.
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Bears Bow to Giants as Packers Falter in Title Chase
In a day that shook the pro football race, the Chicago Bears lost 3-0 to the New York Giants while Green Bay fell 20-10 to Detroit. The Chicago Cardinals Brooklyn game was postponed to Tuesday night at Ebbets Field, the first night game in New York.
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Duke Upsets North Carolina in Coaching Masterclass
Duke, prepared by Wallace Wade, derailed North Carolina in a standout coaching performance. Ace Parker, Duke’s quarterback, highlighted the comeback, while the South awaits possible westward teams to challenge perfection. Notre Dame looms as a turnstile magnet.
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Thompson Leads Big Ten Scorers After Michigan TD
Chicago based report notes Clarence "Tuffy" Thompson of Minnesota, a sophomore, scoring one touchdown against Michigan to seize the Big Ten scoring lead with five touchdowns and thirty points. Sheldon Beise rises to second. Joe Williams of Ohio State falls from a tie to third.
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Seven Teams Remain In The Unblemished Class
The Associated Press reports seven undefeated or untied teams remain for the mythical national title: Princeton Dartmouth and NYU in the East. Minnesota in the Midwest. SMU and Texas Christian in the Southwest. and California in the Far West. Minnesota aims for a third straight perfect season with a finale vs Wisconsin.
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Winter car checks ignite distributor components
For winter readiness inspect the ignition distributor including cap and breaker points and the distributor shaft bushing to prevent starting issues and enhance reliability in cold weather.
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