Iowa Focuses On Defense For Illinois Homecoming Showdown
Iowa trains under Coach Ossie Salem aiming to improve defense for the homecoming clash with Illinois. Corney Walker injured. Gene Liggett limited. sophomores and reserves compete for key roles as the long Illinois series includes 11 Illinois wins to 7 for Iowa through 19 meetings since 1899.
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Where does Landis ten percent go
United Press columnist Henry McLemore reports on the destination of the 15 percent commissioner’s share from world series gate receipts. He quotes National League publicity director William Brandt explaining that funds cover Landis salary and office costs, travel, disciplinary proceedings, promotions, and donations such as up to $50,000 to the American Legion in a year.
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Wilson Signs To Manage Phillies For 4th Season
Philadelphia AP Jimmy Wilson agreed to a one year contract to manage the Philadelphia Phillies for a fourth season. Club president Gerry Nugent praised Wilson as the smartest pilot in baseball and said Wilson was not at fault for the Phillies finishing last this year. Salary terms were not disclosed.
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Handball Players Ready for Thanksgiving Tourney in City
City handball players prepare for the annual Thanksgiving tournament starting November sixteen. A round robin begins October twenty, helping players gauge skill and enter the correct division for November play. The Y squash group led by Dr. George Miley Dr. Kenneth Bogaard and John Hamilton II has arranged matches as competition starts soon.
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Georgia Tech Duke Clash Headlines Saturday Football Showdown
Predictions center on a Durham showdown as Georgia Tech visits Duke in a pivotal Dixie front game. The column notes past Durham crowds, anticipates a large Tech contingent, and outlines a broad, region-wide schedule with several key Southeastern and Southwest matchups.
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Morrison
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Shorty Propst
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Alabama
Rice
Texans
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Baton Rouge
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Masked Marvel Faces Moon In Friday Wrestling Card
Friday night at the Memorial coliseum the masked marvel returns in the semi windup against Andy Moen of Fergus Falls. Promoter Eddie Jennings denies knowing the masked star’s identity, teasing a reveal if Moon wins. Tickets available at Lymans.
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Grid titles not on hook this week
The article reviews notable college football games as conference races begin with early tests. Washington State vs Southern California tops the slate, while Washington faces Oregon State and California risks a loss to USC. Other major showdowns include Texas Christian vs Texas A&M and Denver vs Utah.
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Keswick High Edges Webster in Baseball Thriller
Keswick High defeated Webster High 5 to 4 on the Webster diamond Monday afternoon. The game featured a close score with Keswick pulling ahead in the late innings.
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Hartnett Linked With Brooklyn Management
Chicago reports say Brooklyn Dodgers may target Cubs star catcher Gabby Hartnett as manager with Van Lingle Mungo going to Chicago in a possible trade. Cubs owner Phil Wrigley would consider an offer but requires substantial compensation and would not simply move Hartnett as a player.
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Gabby” Hartnett
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Chuck Klein
Fabian Kowalik
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Curt Davis
Fight Fans Get Money's Worth in Riot at Olympic Auditorium
The Greenbergs and Millers clashed after welterweight Abie Miller defeated Glen Lee, sparking a brawl that drew 10,000 fans. Lee dominated from the second round, referee stopped the bout in the tenth heat, and Abie Miller was hospitalized exhausted. Several punches and scuffles involved multiple managers and spectators.
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Oneota's Baldwin Leads Decorah Golf Meet Title
In the Oneota Silvercrest tourney at Decorah, Tom Baldwin shot 71 to top a field of forty players. George Baker and Thurst Krome, both of Oneota, finished with 75 and 76 as Silvercrest, a tough northeast Iowa course with six blind holes, challenged players.
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Braddock to Meet Schmeling First, Says Pilot Gould
Chicago report says Max Schmeling will have the first crack at Jim Braddock’s heavyweight title with a June 3 match at Madison Square Bowl. Braddock will not fight Joe Louis in a non title bout. Gould says Schmeling is the logical contender after Louis’s knockout. Braddock plans tune up bouts chosen by Braddock with Gould supervising.
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