Investigation Planned Into Thomas Fix Fights Involving Schmeling and Galento
Illinois under Governor Horner orders probe into rumors of fixed bouts by Harry Thomas of Minnesota. The alleged arrangements with Joe Jacobs and Nate Lewis center on two fights, Schmeling in New York December 13 1937 and Galento in Philadelphia November 15, 1937, with Thomas claiming a 50 50 split and critics calling the charges serious. Thomas disputes the accusations while Jacobs and Lewis deny any wrongdoing.
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INS
Henry Horner
Joseph Tuiner
Illinois Athletic Commission
Harry Thomas
Minnesota
Max Schmeling
Tony Galento
Schmeling
Thomas
New York
Galento
Philadelphia
Commission
Horner
Illinois Commission
Ilinois
Tuiner
Joe Jacobs
Galento and Schmeling
Nate Lewis
Triner
Jacobs
Lewis
Chicago
Eagle Bend
Joe Louis
Viewing the Field Analysis Sees Coe and Conference Standings Shifts
Coe faces a tough stretch after a rough outing against an improved opponent. Carleton, Knox, and Grinnell shape the upper race as Knox edges toward a perfect 1.000 percentage. Summary notes Mississippi Valley leaders and high school results with Dubuque poised to win. Dunlop of Coe injures arm, sidelining for Carleton game.
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Northfield
Coe
Carls
Lawrence
St. Olaf
Minnesota
Mount Vernon
Knox
Cornell
Purple
Grinnell
Barker
Linn County
Dubuque
Waterloo West
Roosevelt
Davenport
Rough Riders
McKinley
East Waterloo
East
Clinton
Town City High
Iowa City
Marshalltown
Mississippi Valley
Ames
Iowa Loop
Little Cyclones
Call For Justice
Don Dunlop
Midwest grid slate looms with four open conference battles
The Gazette notes a pivotal Midwest Conference week with four league showdowns including Knox vs Cornell and Coe at Carleton. Beloit, Grinnell, Ripon, Lawrence, and others face crucial tests as the top four teams remain tightly bunched. Non conference games feature Augustana at Monmouth.
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Beloit
Carleton
Teachers
Cornell
Grinnell Carroll
Lawrence
Monmouth
Gazette
Mount Vernon
Galesburg
Knox Smishers
Grinnell
Coe
Knox
Goldmen
Northfield
Minn
Kohawks
Purple
Carls
Ripon
Midwest
Chicago
Maroons
Augustana
INGS
Monmouth Beloit
Cee
Arieton
Law Monmouth
Fighter Harry Thomas Beats Un known Winston in Des Moines
In Des Moines on January 14, 1938 Harry Thomas defeated an unnamed African American opponent titled Winston by a third round knockout. The opponent was hospitalized after the bout with injuries evident on X rays and left the city the following day.
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Harry Thomas
Winston
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Comets Stomp Duke Slater’s Negro All Stars
The Des Moines Comets defeated Duke Slater’s Negro All Stars of Chicago 33 to 0 at Dowling Field. Bobby Vandever starred as Des Moines dominated the game from start to finish.
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DES Moines
INS
Des Moines Comets
Duke Slater
Negro All-Stars of
Chicago
Dowling Field
Comets
Bobby Vandever
Football Scores From Local College Contests
LaSalle St and St. Joseph tied 0 while St. Bonaventure led Mt. St. Mary 3 to 0. St. Francis 0 defeated by Can 14, St. Vincent 0. Le freshmen 14 and St. Marys freshmen 12. Portland 14, St. Marys 1%
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St. Joseph
St. Bonaventure
Mt. St. Mary, If
St. Francis
Can
St. Vincent
St. Mary's
Portland
Sacred Heart of Oelwein Upsets Mason City 15 6
Sacred Heart High of Oelwein defeated Holy Family of Mason City 15 to 6 Sunday night. Oelwein capitalized on a second quarter drive ending with Ohlig schlager’s touchdown after a stop on defense. A late safety awarded to Oelwein followed Mason City miscues as Ohlig schlager Driscoll and Maas starred for Oelwein.
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Sacred Heart High of
Oelwein
Mason City
Sacred Heart High
Holy Family
Driscoll
Sacred Heart
Ohligschlager
D. Gregorrio
Carroll
Maas
Portland U Upsets St. Marys 14-13 in Historic Victory
In San Francisco veteran Matty Mathews coached the Portland Pilots to their first ever win over St. Marys Gaels, 14 to 13. The upset featured Mathews as a disciple of Rockne and trimmed Edward P. Slio Madigan as St. Marys star pupil.
Olivet Presbyterians and Friendly Indians Win Touch Games
Last week touch football results show Olivet Presbyterian Pioneers 6 with St. Paul Methodist Pioneers 6. Olivet Presbyterian Friendly Indians 19 defeated St. Paul Friendly Indians 0. Upcoming games: Olivet Presbyterian Pioneers vs First Christian Pioneers at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt field. St. Paul Friendly Indians vs Community Use at 10 a.m. at Johnson school field.
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Olivet Presbyterian Pioneers
St. Paul Methodist Pioneers
Olivet Presbyterian Friendly Indians
St. Paul Friendly Indians
First Christian Pioneers
Roosevelt Field
St. Paul Fui Indians
Johnson School Field
Eddie Anders on Hawkeye plays and quarterback creed
Coach Eddie Anderson as Hawkeye leader lays out principles for quarterbacks. The list includes observing constantly, developing memory, avoiding touchback punts, timing forward passes, reading defense, and using plays in sequence to gain yardage and control the game.
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Cardinals
Eddie Anderson
Hawkeye
Impi
Wisconsin? Iowa Rivalry Showcases Hawkeyes' Savvy
Iowa with Nile Kinnick and quarterback Al Couppee drives a teamwork based surge over Wisconsin. The article highlights Iowa's collective strength, strategic play calling, and a focused bid for victory, underscoring teamwork over one man. It praises Couppee's leadership and Kinnick's offensive gifts within a tenacious unit.
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Couppe
Notre Dame
Madison
Kowa
Kinnick
Couppee
Iowa’s Comeback Spirit Lifts 1939 Football Clash
The Iowa bench surged and cheered as Bill Diehl’s injury opened the door for Bruno Andruska. The substitute center shut down Wisconsin’s late drive, while Bergstrom battled a power push and Wisconsin resorted to passes for a final score. Dr. Anderson praised Iowa’s fighting unit.
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Iowa
Badger
Bill Diehl
Bruno Andruska
Wisconsin
Diehl
Bergstrom
Cyclones Underdogs Face Oklahoma In Weekend Gridlet
Des Moines report says Iowa and Iowa State again are underdogs as they clash with Oklahoma and Purdue this weekend. The Big Six leader Oklahoma crushed Oklahoma A M 41 0 while Drake beat St Louis 12 0. Central Loras Wartburg and Parsons also seek key conference wins.
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DES Moines
University of Iowa
Iowa State
Hawkeyes
Purdue
Cyclones
Oklahoma
Norman
Ames
Missouri
Oklahoma A
M. Drake
St. Louis University
Iowa
Central
Simpson
Indianola
Loras
Parsons
Wartburg
Dubuque University
Luther
Carleton
Coe
Cornell
Galesburg
Ill
Knox
Beloit
Grinnell
Zerone Anti-Rust Antifreeze Promised To Save Money
Du Pont Zerone is promoted as a seasonal car cooling system protection. A six quart supply costs $1.50 and treats an average 15 quart system to temperatures as low as -27. The ad claims improved heat dissipation and reduced rust and corrosion, with pricing at $1.00 per gallon or 25 cents per quart.
Giants Undisputed Leaders After Narrow 7 6 Win Over Dodgers
New York Giants remain undefeated as they edge the Brooklyn Dodgers 7 6 to seize the eastern division lead. Ken Strong provided the decisive extra point after Tuffy Leeman's second period TD. Packers beat Redskins 24 14 in Milwaukee as Bears fall to Lions 10 0.
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New York Giants
Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Washington Redskins
Milwaukee
Green Bay Packers
Detroit
Chicago Bears
Windy City
Packers
Lions
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cleveland Rams
Dodger
Brooklyn
Flatbush
Chicago
Cleveland
Ken Strong
Tuffy Leemans
Ae Giants
Dodgers
Ralph Kercheval
Why Not Record Assists On Passes
Iowa City dispatch notes Nile Kinnick could lead the league if assists were credited for touchdown passes. He scored 33 points personally and threw nine TD passes aiding 54 points, totaling 87 of Iowa’s 99 points. He completed 21 passes for 473 yards with receivers Prasse Bush Evans Green Kelley Couppee catching TDs. Green and Vollenweider added rushing scores.
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Iowa City
INS
Nile Kinnick
Iowa
Kinnick
Hawkeye Star
Erwin Prasse
Dean
Bush
Evans
Green
Kelley
Couppee
Vollenweider
Iowa Regulars Rest For Purdue Saturday
Iowa football resumes drills for the Purdue game at Lafayette after a 1913 Wisconsin win. Nile Kinnick starred with 3 TD passes, 1 extra point, 472 passing yards, and 33 points, as Iowa sits tied for third in the Big Ten with 99 points in four games.
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University of Iowa
Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Hawkeyes
Kinnick
Old Capitol
Iowa
Mike Enich
Bill Diehl
al Couppee
Max Hawkins
Tolly Tollefson
Nile Kinnick
Omaha, Neb
Harmon Maintains Strong Lead In Big Ten Scoring Race
Michigan star Tom Harmon remains far ahead in conference scoring with 45 points though he did not play last week. Northwestern's Don Clawson moved into second with 19 points after scoring a TD and PAT against Illinois, while Iowa's Bill Green reached 12 points after a Wisconsin TD.
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Chicago
Tom Harmon
Michigan
Harmon
Don Clawson
Northwestern
Illinois
Iowa
Bill Green
Wisconsin
Rmen
Wson
Northwest
Prasse
Rucinski
Indiana
Herbert
B. Smith
Minn
Langhurst
Ohio S
Strong
Green
Ots Kinnick
Keota Leads Ke-Wash Conference After Two Wins
Special to The Gazette Wellman Keota top the Ke-Wash standings with 2 0 record. The results list Wellman 20 West Chester 6 and Kaiona 19 Lone Tree 0 with remaining league games set for November 11 Kaiona at Wellman Keota at West Chester November 17 Richland at Keota and November 30 Wellman at Keota
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Keota
L. Pet. MeeGe
Siewel
Cscerveccces
Richland
West Chester
Kaiona
Lone Tree
Brighton
Weliman
Keote
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