Tennessee Has Best Club with Weakest Schedule in Nation
A column argues Tennessee, boosted by a 21 0 win over Alabama before a state record crowd, deserves tougher opposition as critics decry the Vols’ light schedule. It cites top praise from Dr. Jock Sutherland and Frank Thomas, lauding Cafego Butler Foxx and Coffman, while urging stronger nonconference tests ahead of a possible Rose Bowl bid.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Kamt Tenn
Sewanee
Chattanooga
Mercer
Citadel
Bob Neyland
Georgia Tech
Notre Dame
Fordham
Tulane
Rams
Holy Cross
Rice
Vols
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh
Cafego
Butler
Foxx
Coffman
Frank Thomas
South
Volunteers
Johnny Butler
Bob Foxx
Molenski
Suffridge
Shires
Cifers
Knoxville
Major Neyland
Tragedy at Waterloo Stadium Reverberates Through Cedar Rapids
After Glenn Williams died from injuries suffered in a Roosevelt High School football game, community voices weigh football dangers against the sport’s role in youth life. The writer argues the activity remains a safe, supervised pursuit with strong coaching and equipment, urging balanced view.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Stadium
Glenn Williams
Missouri at Ames for Tilt Saturday
DES MOINES The Iowa State Missouri game in Ames headlines a busy football week as Iowa plans to travel to Madison to face Wisconsin. Missouri leads the Big Six tie. Iowa State seeks first Big Six win while Hawkeyes are idle. Grinnell visits Cornell. Drake meets Missouri Valley rival in St. Louis.
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Glenn
Roosevelt
Joe Wall
Ed Moore
Waterloo Courier
Des Moines
Ames
Ince
University of Iowa Hawkeyes
Madison
Wisconsin
Iowa State
Missouri
Tigers
Kansas State
Hawkeyes
Keota Leads Ke-Wash Grid With Two Wins
Keota tops the Ke-Wash conference with two victories and no defeats to lead the standings. Kalona sits second with three wins and one loss as St. Patrick’s of lowa City trails with six.
Harlingen Edinburg Fight Ends In No Game Standoff
In Harlingen Texas Edinburg and Harlingen tied 14 to 14 with equal first downs and yards, leaving officials unable to declare a winner and ruling the game as no game.
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Harlingen, Tex
Harlingen
Edinburg
Bears Refuse Big Offer For Luckman
New York report says George Halas owner coach of the Chicago Bears rejected the Brooklyn Dodgers offer of 15000 dollars for Sid Luckman Columbia star quarterback last season. Halas called Luckman not for sale and predicted his rising future.
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NEW York
Medwick to Cubs Sparks Columned Trade Rumor
Bill Corum reports a high profile baseball trade rumor linking Joe Medwick to the Chicago Cubs. The column notes possible Cubs moves include Billy Herman Augie Galan and Dick Bartell to St Louis, with Medwick as the key outfield addition and consideration of other front office denials.
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Chicago
Billy Herman
Augie Galan
Dickey
Dick Bartell
Giants
St. Louis
Bartell
Rowdy
Richard
Herman
Ray Blades
Cub
Medwick Rumor Refuted by Cardinals Boss
Branch Rickey, general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, states that outfielder Joe Medwick will not be sold to the Chicago Cubs and predicts Medwick will play left field for the Cards at the World Series next fall.
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Delaware
INS
Joe Medwick
Chicago Cubs
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Medwick
Cards
Bill Corum
Cardinal
Diamond Bugs
Brooklyn
Mr. Muscles
Cincinnati
Joe
Reds
Warren
Iowa Tackle's Condition Doubtful
Iowa City AP Dr W W Hayne says Jim Walker Hawkeye sophomore tackle will not need surgery and should be ready for Wisconsin game next Saturday. Knee swelling drained Saturday improving prospects for Hawkeye line after Oct 14 Michigan injury.
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Iowa City
W. W. Hayne
University of Iowa
Jim Walker
Hawkeye
Wisconsin
Walker
Michigan
Hayne
Iowas
Badgers
Iowa Hawkeyes face injury doubt over Jim Walker
Rumors swirl about Jim Walker's knee with Iowa City chatter claiming he may miss the season or play this Saturday. Doctors reportedly may not operate, while Bergstrom struggles to ready for key Big Ten games as Anderson battles to salvage the Hawkeyes’ hopes. The column shifts to baseball gossip, evaluating whether Joe Medwick will join the Chicago Cubs and critiquing the St. Louis Cardinals' handling of his potential departure.
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Iowa Hawkeyes
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Northwestern Wildcats
Badger
Michigan
Anderson
Cubs
Joe
Medwick
Nicholson
Hank Lieber
Frick Follies
Breadon
Wrigley, Rickey, Et al
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Hawkeyes
Jim Walker
Walker
Iowans
Badgers
Eddie Anderson
Mike Enich
Bergstrom
Holy Cross
Iowa
Middle West
Iowa University
Reds
Ray Blades
Mize
Slaughter
Moore
Padgett
Brown
Cardinal
Harmon Extends Big Ten Scoring Lead with 45 Points
Michigan's Tom Harmon scored 18 points against Chicago to boost his Western Conference scoring lead. He added two rushing touchdowns, three PATs, and a field goal, bringing his Big Ten total to 45 points through two games.
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Chicago
Michigan
Tom Harmon
Harmon
Maroons
B. Smith
Minnesota
Ohio State
Wsen
Northwestern
Broncos topple St Marys Gaels in little big game upset
Santa Clara Broncos defeated unbeaten St Marys Gaels 7 to 0 in the coast's biggest non conference upset of the season. The game drew 48,000 fans to Kezar stadium in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
INS
Buck Shaw
Santa Clara Broncos
St. Mary's
Kezar Stadium
Giants Stay Unbeaten After Hard Fought Victory Over Bears
The New York Giants defeated the Chicago Bears 16 to 13 at the Polo Grounds to extend their unbeaten streak to 18 games. The Bears, down 16 0, rallied with two late touchdowns but could not overtake the Giants. Washington and Green Bay also won their games as the NFL season advances.
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NEW York
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Westerners
Polo Grounds
Giants
Bears
Washington Redskins
Redskins
Frank Fitchock
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh
Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions
Green Bay
Packers
Lions
Arnie Herber
Andy Oram
Don Hutson
Lion
Cecil Isbell
Hutson
Cleveland Rams
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Eagles
Brooklyn
St. Ambrose Edges Rockhurst 14 13 On Late Conversions
In Kansas City Missouri AP report St. Ambrose college Davenport Iowa beat Rockhurst 14 to 13 with two late extra points after touchdowns. Ganick and McConville scored for St. Ambrose and Lucier kicked both PATs. This marked their second one point win over Rockhurst at this venue.
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Kansas City
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Rockhurst
Bees
St. Ambrose
Ganick
McConville
Lucier
Juvenile Home Beats Newton Seconds 12-7 in Football
In Toledo the State Juvenile Home six man squad defeated Newton High School second team 12 to 7 Friday. Wooten scored both touchdowns for the Juvenile Home.
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Toledo
Newton High School
Wooten
Hutchins Suggested For Chicago Football Lineup
A satirical column urges Dr. Robert M. Hutchins president of the University of Chicago to play on his school's football team. It notes his past stance on using scholars and mocks weakening a college squad while predicting harsh games against Michigan and Harvard. The piece envisions Hutchins at right tackle amid heavy opponents.
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Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
Hutchins
Prexy Hutchins
Clark Shaughnessy
Harvard
Michigan
Chicago
Hutchins A. C
Dr. Hutchins
Snutter
Michigan Huskies
Hercules Renda
Ed Czak
Eave Strong
Tom Harmon
Ne York
INS
Midwest teams set for action across six league games
Mount Vernon notes every Midwest Conference squad will play next Saturday with six league games. Knox, now leading, faces Beloit at Goldmen homecoming as Beloit seeks to stay unbeaten. Coe meets Iowa State Teachers after narrowly beating Cornell to tighten league standings. Carleton plays a non conference contest while Northfield St. Cornell and Grinnell brace for a wild scrimmage at Purple's homecoming. Monmouth travels to Wisconsin to face Ripon after a 13 point loss to Lawrence.
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Mount Vernon
Knox
Beloit
Goldmen
Smashers
Millikin
Coe
Iowa State Teachers
Cedar Rapids
Cornell
Carleton
Northfield
Minn
St. Cornell
Grinnell
Purple
Pioneers
Colorado College
Monmouth
Wisconsin
Ripon
Scots
Lawrence
Carleton Cornell Eeenee Monmouth Lawrence
Ripon Beloit
la Grinnell
Colorada Co’ Ei
Jim Ok
Olaf
Sgrinnell
Cornet
Carronmou
Maresh Makes Ace at Marion Course
Lou Maresh entered the hall of fame Sunday at the Marion Golf Club as his seven iron on the 135 yard third hole rolled into the cup for an ace. Mrs Maresh stood nearby as a nearby foursome on the second hole shouted in celebration.
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Lou Maresh
Marion Golf Club
Bass Have More Fight In Fall Says Ozark Ripley
The column notes bass stay moody and unpredictable in fall despite being in fighting trim. Weather changes shift habits, making fall fishing a test of spotting likely places and timing. Anglers must hunt bass like bird dogs, using caution with lures as cold spells begin.
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Ozark Ripley
Fall bass behavior and big smallmouth hunt
The text describes how bass move from deep water to shallow sunny spots near lily pads and gravel pockets, staying hidden and cautious. Some strike readily, others require long, quiet casts and coaxing, with a notable tale of a large smallmouth and a Wickham’s fancy bass bug near a rock before finally revealing itself.
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Wickham
Daniels Park Team Leads YMCA Football Loop
Daniels Park Presbyterian lead the YMCA church touch football league with two wins as the second half begins. Standings show First Christian with one win and a tie, Community House and Olivet Presbyterian with one win one loss each, First Reformed one loss, St Paul Methodist Pioneers two losses and a tie, Friendly Indians Community House one win, and St Paul Friendly Indians two losses. Week schedule lists Roosevelt High Field and Johnson School Field matchups from Tuesday through Saturday with Pioneer teams facing off at Roosevelt and Johnson fields.
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Daniels’ Park Presbyterian
First Christian
Community House
Olivet Presbyterian
First Reformed
St. Pau
Methodist Pioneers
Friendly Indians Community House
Friendly Indians
Olivet Presbyterian Pioneers
Dane Park Presbyterian Pioneers
Roosevelt High Field
First Reformed Pioneers
St. Paul Pioneers
Roosevel Field
First Christian Pioneers
Johnson School Field
Olivet Friendly Indian
St. Paul Methodist Friendly Indians
Davenport Team Beats Sacred Heart 20 to 0 in Grid Contest
Oelwein hosts a Sunday afternoon game where Davenport Team, the S. O. H. football squad, defeated Sacred Heart High 20 to 0. The opening two scores came from VanCleve on wide end runs, and the final touchdown followed a VanCleve to Gallagher forward pass.
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Gazette
Oelwein
Davenport
Sacred Heart High
VanCleve
Gallagher
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