Stagg Retires From Chicago After 70th Birthday Rule
Amos Alonzo Stagg, longtime University of Chicago football coach and athletics chief, announced retirement at end of 1932 season due to 70 year age limit. He will stay on as coach until June 30 1933 and may seek future coaching or athletic director roles elsewhere. Metcalf of Iowa State named to succeed him as professor and chairman, though not as football coach.
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Chicago's Grand Old Man Retires From Chicago
The legendary Amos Alonzo Stagg, famed for end rush genius on the 1888 Caspar Whitney All American team and later chosen by Walter Camp, retires after a career shaping Chicago athletics. From Yale to the University of Chicago in 1892, he became a symbol of character, sportsmanship, and coaching innovation, mentoring stars like Eckersall Steffen Bezdek Page and Lightbody Davenport.
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Michigan and Purdue Face Key Big Ten Tests This Week
George Kirkley analyzes the looming tests for Michigan and Purdue as they head to Ohio State and Wisconsin respectively. Both teams eye potential conference titles but must avoid letdowns after strong recent showings. Indiana and Illinois loom in the schedule, with Northwestern and Minnesota in pursuit for the standings.
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Veenker Succeeds Metcalf as Ames Athletic Director
Ames AP reports T N Metcalf resigns as Iowa State athletic director to take Chicago post. George Veenker, Iowa State football coach, chosen to succeed Metcalf, praised for lifting Cyclones from cellar to title contender. Metcalf, 42, has long career at Oberlin Columbia Minnesota and Iowa State, with Big Six treasurer duties since 1927.
Okla Aggies Eye Valley Title By Licking Creighton
Des Moines AP reports Oklahoma A. and M. faces Creighton in a key Missouri Valley race game. Despite a nine pound weight disadvantage, the Aggies rely on speed and deception to challenge the heavier Creighton eleven. Drake travels to South Bend for a Notre Dame clash. Butler meets James Millikin in Indianapolis. Coach Conzelman directs Washington Bears defense ahead of McKendree test.
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Toronto Ball Park Tax Auction Warning
A $20 908 tax payment is required by Friday to prevent the Toronto International League baseball park from being auctioned for 1929 1930 and 1931 taxes. The Baseball and Athletic Company Ltd. holds the property and has failed to pay municipal taxes. payment must arrive by 11 a.m. Friday.
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Amos Alonzo Stagg Coaching Record at Chicago
Chicago and national newspapers summarize Amos Alonzo Stagg's 40 year tenure at the University of Chicago. His overall football record stood at 385 wins 253 losses 104 ties with a Big Ten mark of 218 wins 124 losses 78 ties reflecting a long era of play and influence in college football.
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Good Golf Advice on Wrist Tension in Swing
The text warns that keeping wrists relaxed in the backswing is essential and that rigidity in the downswing is disastrous. It condemns half measures and overthinking, urging complete commitment and avoiding partial efforts to improve the golf swing.
Iowa State Hosts Kansas Eleven in Ames Scrimmage Notes
Iowa State prepares for the Kansas game with changes at quarterback and backfield. Ad Lindsey reshapes the offensive scheme, naming Dick to the light backfield side and Weaver to start alongside Shaake Smith and Beach. Injuries thin the squad as Baker Zvolanek and Ross miss the trip.
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Otopalik Hurt in Grid Practice at Ames
Hugo Otopalik Iowa State wrestling coach was refereeing a football scrimmage in Ames when a tackler’s legs hit him breaking the leg bone. He is hospitalized and expected to recover.
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Willard Defends Jobs As Market Bouncer For 15 A Week
In Los Angeles Jess Willard the former world heavyweight champion testified in a referee court that he works as a market bouncer for 15 dollars weekly to support himself. He described himself as nearly broke and faced a 292 dollar plumbing bill he allegedly owes.
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Chocolate Stops Feldman To Win Feather Crown
New York report: Reed Chi te, known as Chocolate, defeats Lew Feldman in Madison Square Garden to claim the featherweight world title after a 2 45 stoppage in the twelfth round. Feldman showed grit, trading blows in early rounds before suffering a deep cut and relentless assault that sealed Chocolate’s two-title status.
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Carera Drops His Foe Fourteen Times
Primo Carera 266 pounds knocked out Gene Stanton 209 pounds in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round fight in Camden New Jersey after sending him to the canvas fourteen times.
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College May Explain Why Coach Was Ousted
New York City college authorities may issue a statement clarifying the removal of Dr. Hal Parker as football coach. The team, which had gone on strike after Parker's dismissal, relented and returned to practice Friday.
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Levinsky Beats Sekyra In Ten Rounds
Levinsky, a Chicago fish salesman once known as the Kingfish, defeated Sekyra in ten rounds in Minneapolis Dayton bout. Reporters noted Levinsky’s aggressiveness and claimed he controlled much of the match.
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Boxing Roundup Mixed Results Across Cities
The Associated Press report lists multiple boxing results: Kid Chocolate of Cuba defeated Lew Feldman of New York after a 12th round stoppage, Ben Jeby stopped Pirrone in Cleveland, and Chick in San Francisco defeated Battaglia. Primo Seas on stopped Gene Sunken veland, with Kilbo svalle outpointing Jack urne. Various bouts in Philadelphia and Savannah produced draws and other stoppages.
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Male Skinner And Sax Player Apply For Cincinnati Berth
Sidney Weil, Reds president, mulls manager candidates after Dan Howley’s departure. Applications pour in, including a saxophonist and a male skinner, plus an astrologer and a teen hopeful who promises to lead the team to greatness. Weil weighs real candor beside quirky submissions while maintaining focus on baseball leadership.
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Demand Scalp of Ou. Dakota Coach
Discontent among University of South Dakota football players led to a revolt demanding removal of head coach Stanley G. Backman. A petition for Backman’s resignation was presented to President Herman G. James after the team left for a game with Cincinnati. The petition allegedly was signed by nearly all players, with four dissenters, and threatened to boycott practices or games after October 17 if a new coach is not appointed.
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Wayside Gardens, Inc Notice of Articles of Incorporation
Notice is hereby given that Wayside Gardens, Inc. is formed under Iowa law to operate nurseries and gardens, florist wholesale and retail, and to own, lease, and deal in real estate and property. The corporation commences September 1, 20 years from then, with authorized capital of 15,000 dollars, divided into 150 shares of 100 dollars each. George W Renee and A J Diebold serve as secretary and treasurer.
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Cornell Parents To Welcome Judd Dean Cornell
Mount Vernon Iowa Cornell hosts Simpson in Parents Day festivities with Judd Dean returning as Simpson coach. Rivalry adds extra interest as Barker and Cornell look to field a strong lineup including Kuhnke Sells Haloupek and Cassidy on the line and Adams on fullback with Watson Crosby and Morford in backfield duties.
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Kirchmeyer Pins Mike Romano In Des Moines
In Des Moines Mike Romano and Roland Kirchmeyer wrestled Thursday night with Kirchmeyer gaining the advantage from his 228 to 210 weight edge and clinching a narrow victory over Romano in a tense match.
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Appointment of Administrator in Linn County Iowa
Notice of appointment of administrator for the estate of Adra Savel, deceased, in Linn County Iowa. All claimants must present their claims to the Clerk of Linn County District Court and to the administrator J. J. Vavra. Stewart Holmes is the attorney handling the matter.
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