Sopwith Plans 1934 America's Cup Challenge
British yachtsman T. O. M. Sopwith filed a formal challenge for the America's Cup, aiming to renew the Britain United States series in 1934. He plans to build the Endeavor, a new all steel yacht resembling the Welheda design, differing in size and features from Shamrock V, with Royal Yacht Squadron backing and New York Yacht Club defense pending acceptance.
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Whitehill Returns for Winter in Cedar Rapids
Earl Whitehill the Washington lefty who pitched the club to its lone World Series win over New York has come back to Cedar Rapids for the winter with Mrs. Whitehill and their young daughter. He attributes the Senators’ downfall to the club’s lack of strong defense and notes Manush, their top hitter, struggled with two hits in five games while remaining an on base threat. Whitehill defends Manager Crom and says snap judgments were wrong, stressing the season’s outcome validated their choices.
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Spears Charged With Attacking News Photographer
Madison reporters allege that Dr Clarence W Shervo coach Spears struck a news photographer during a confrontation at a Wisconsin event. The cameraman claims injuries from a push and camera damage. Spears disputes charges, saying the photographer created the incident by moving into his lane.
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Coe College leads Midwest loop in football action
The Gazette reports Coe College secured its second decisive Midwest conference victory as four straight wins. Cornell edged Beloit 6 0 while Monmouth beat Minors 13 2 and Ripon lost to Carroll 9 7. Upcoming games include Monmouth at Cornell and Beloit at Ripon.
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Old College Tie In Pro Football Says Newman
Harry Newman, former Michigan quarterback turned New York Giants player, says pro football differs by intensity and pride. He notes tougher hits, stronger lines, and better interference while stressing the paid, high-stakes environment motivates players to excel and stay in shape. Newman plans to play years more for the pay and fun.
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Hentd
30 000 Tickets Sold For Iowa Wisconsin Game
Special to The Gazette in Iowa City Iowa More than 30 000 tickets for Saturdays homecoming game against Wisconsin had been sold here indicating a record crowd for the football battle Ticket manager Charles S Galiher said orders come in at about 2500 daily Seats were being sold near the 10 yard line in the west stand and the 20 yard line in the east stand With good weather this week a crowd between 35000 and 40000 is expected if orders continue at the present rate there may be a sell out
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Towa City
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Charles S. Galiher
Town
Iowa City
Oelwein A C Downs Cresco Wildcats 19 to 0
The Oelwein Athletic Club defeated the Cresco Wildcats 19 to 0 in the second meeting of the season. With three wins and no points allowed, Oelwein heads to Spring Valley Minnesota next Sunday.
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Oelwein Athletic Club
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Minn
Wrestling Results Snapshot From Various Cities
AP condensed results show Camden notes Paul Roesch, New York tosses Herman Hickman and others. Portland reports Bull Martin pin Benny Ginsberg. Baltimore notes Shikat defeats Steele, Glendale lists Utrera over Bibber McCos. Cambridge results include a fall outcome for one competitor.
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New York
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Cubs presidency delayed amid board rifts and big salary talks
The Cubs appoint successor to William Wrigley Sr. may be delayed as directors clash over candidates especially John McGraw offers and Warren Brown advances. Philip K. Wrigley could take the post. Financial woes haunt owners across the leagues with reports of losses and possible sales. Whitehill weighs Giants' punch and Alabama coach Wade Wade, amid a ticket rush for Wisconsin game.
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Giants
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Chicago
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Lasker
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Fragmented Football Essay With Schoollife Vignettes
A scattered reminiscence mixes football talk with personal memories. The narrator recalls rides, meals, and a road trip, mentioning school funds, a press visit, and a hoped game thread. Vivid, patchwork details point to youth sports culture and daily aims.
Boxing Roundup Mixed Results Across Cities
The report lists bouts and results with fighters such as Jackie Burke in Salt Lake City and Sammy Slaughter in Terre Haute. Names like Mickey Taylor and Phil Greening are noted along with locations including Albany New York and Denver.
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Majors Set Season Open Date For 1934
The 1934 major league baseball season will start April 17 and end September 30, totaling 154 games. President William Harridge announced after a secret New York meeting that the dates were agreed, trimming six days from the previous year. The NL wanted April 12 with 168 games, while the AL accepted April 17. An interleague games proposal was not discussed then but may be raised at a December joint meeting in Chicago.
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Steve Farrell, Michigan Track Coach, Dies on Golf Course
Stephen J. Farrell known as Steve, longtime Michigan track coach from 1931 to 1931, died of a heart attack on the first tee at the university golf course in Ann Arbor. Born December 26, 1863 in Rockville Connecticut, he taught physical training at the University of Maine and Ohio State before joining Michigan.
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Oelwein High to Face Charles City in Conference Game
Oelwein high school meets Charles City in a Northeast Town conference clash next Saturday in Charles City. Oelwein defeated Cresco and tied Decorah 6 to 6 last Friday. Charles City beat New Hampton 21-0 and played a scoreless game with Decorah last season.
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Grinnell Sets Armistice Day Game With Haskell
Grinnell college officials announced a football game with Haskell Institute for Armistice Day. After weeks of negotiations the contest for November 11 was arranged to be played at Lawrence Kansas. The matchup expands Grinnell’s schedule to eight games.
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Dysart High Beats La Porte City Team 7 6
Dysart high school baseball team earned its third win of the season by edging La Porte City 7 to 6 in a tight contest. The Gazette correspondent notes a snapgy contest with scoring in the late innings.
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Favorites Pushed Around in Big Ten Upset Week
Western conference results shake heavy favorites as Iowa defeats Northwestern 7 0 and Illinois beats Wisconsin 21 0. Indiana and Minnesota draw 6 6 while Purdue and Chicago also see upsets. Ohio State visits Michigan. Wisconsin travels to Iowa. Minnesota hosts Pittsburgh. Illinois faces Army.
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Moody returns to feet after week home rehab
Helen Wills Moody tested her legs at home in San Francisco after four weeks in hospital and three at home recovering from back injuries. She said progress is slow but she expects to play again and regain the national championship, though doctors warn it will be at least six months before she can hold a racquet.
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Helen Wills Moody
Iowa State Prepares Offense For Oklahoma After Nebraska Loss
Iowa State Coach George Veenker plans to polish the offense this week in practice for the upcoming game with Oklahoma. Five players returned to drills Monday with injuries from the Nebraska defeat including Theophilus with a broken nose and backs Williams and Allender with bruised shoulders or arms while Winter and Catron hobbled with hip bruises.
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Ridgeway Teams Lead Little Four League Races
In Decorah Iowa Ridgeway boys beat Fort Atkinson 15 to 6 while Ridgeway girls defeated Fort girls 8 to 4. Ossian boys avenged an earlier loss by routing Burr Oak 18 to 9 and Ossian girls crushed Burr Oak 37 to 3.
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Walker Opens Training For Rosenbloom Fight
Mickey Walker former middleweight champion began training at Atlantic Highlands New Jersey for a 15 round title bout with light heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom at Madison Square Garden on November 3 Rosenbloom will start workouts soon at Pompton Lakes New Jersey
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Maxie Rosenbloom
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Harvard A D Eredges Reformers in College Football Debate
Harvard athletics director William J. Bingham says economic hardship has removed reformers from college athletics and that gate receipts now drive budgets. He notes Harvard plans to balance its athletic budget by year end without reductions. Former Harvard club president Thomas W Slocum urges West Point to adopt a three year varsity eligibility rule to preserve eastern college competition.
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Schammel Improves May Play Saturday
Iowa City AP reports the Iowa Hawkeyes practiced in rain Marking improvement for Francis Schammel who would return to the lineup after a leg infection kept him hospitalized since Saturday. Dick Crayne showed yardage while Joe Laws led first string gains amid muddy fields and lingering injuries to Bill Hawkins and Wilmon Hass.
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Columbia Academy Triumphs Over Oelwein Gridmen 14 7
Columbia Academy defeated Oelwein Sacred Heart 14 to 7. Mazziatti returned a 95 yard interception for Oelwein’s lone score. Both touchdowns came in the first half, sealing the home win for the Academy.
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Winthrop Falls to Quasqueton in Low-Scoring Loss
WINTHROP Ia Winthrop high school dropped a 5 1 decision to Quasqueton on the local diamond in a pitchers duel. Freeburn of Quasqueton and R Decker of Winthrop each allowed only two hits, while Winthrop's fielding miscues hampered the home club and Freeburn received solid support.
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Attacks Referee by Fighting Brothers in Jersey City
Herman and Henry Perlick from Kalamazoo Michigan faced suspension by the New Jersey boxing commission after Henry kicked and exchanged blows with referee Slim Brennan in Newark following referee stoppage of a bout between Herman and Joe Ferrando Jersey City welterweight. Police separated the men and restored order after the sixth round knockout claim.
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Slim" Brennan
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Jersey City
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Stateville prison coach enforces new football rules
Athletic Director Walter Nierstheimer of Stateville prison unveiled strict training rules after a 20 to 7 loss. No drinking, pie, candy, smoking, arguing on the field, betting, grandstanding, roughing or swearing. Violations promise immediate team release. Ohio State and Michigan guard against a serial attack with practice focus.
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Walter Nierstheimer
Stateville
Nierstheimer
Flea Flicker Named From Monkey Flea Remark In 1911
Champaign Illinois AP relays the origin of the flea flicker forward lateral pass. A Oak Park high school player flip inspired a newspaper clerk to compare it to a monkey flicking a flea. The play was first used by Oak Park in 1911 and later used by Illinois players Beynon Frink and Froschauer in 1914 1924 and 1925 games.
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Marion Priming For Independence Tussle This Week
Marion high grid team sharpens for a clash with Independence led by Coach Mike Farrah. A win here could seal the title for the second straight year as Marion seeks a repeat of last year's 28 to 0 victory over Friday's opponent. Coach Wolfe prepares the squad for a heavier Purple unit and their fourth straight bid at victory.
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Laude Beats Bone in Monticello Golf Match
In Monticello Iowa Will Laude won the final 18 holes to finish 1 up over Ralph Bone in a 36 hole match at the Monticello Country Club. August Rickless had won the B class tournament three weeks earlier.
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