Louis to defend title with Nova Sept. 29 at Polo Grounds
Joe Louis is set to fight Lou Nova for the heavyweight title on September 29 at the Polo Grounds after weeks of rumors that the bout would be canceled. Louis’s camp defends his shape and readiness, noting his 18 title defenses and reconciliation with his wife, while critics are dismissed as unjust and underinformed.
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East Iowa All Star Team Favored In Prep Game
Des Moines AP reports East Iowa coached by Moray L Eby appears ready to win after drills. West Iowa, led by Vee Green, features guards Dean Thomas and Tom Ingertson despite minor injuries. East seeks revenge for last year's 14 to 0 defeat of the West.
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Iowa selects 17 high school stars for all star game
A Des Moines AP report shows 17 top prep football players invited to tonight's all star game. Eleven plan to enroll at Drake while seven intend to enter Iowa State, according to Friday surveys of the players' plans.
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North English Coach Announces Schedule for Seven-Game Season
Coach L. V. Robinson outlines seven game football schedule for North English with home and away dates including Homecoming. The fragment lists opponents and venues but the remainder is unreadable.
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Nile Kinnick to Be Ensign in Air Corps
Nile Kinnick former Iowa All-American footballer has joined the naval air corps reserves. After nine months training he will be commissioned as an ensign. He enlisted at Fairfax airport near Kansas City and will move to Pensacola Jacksonville or Corpus Christi depending on vacancies.
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Christman Called to Navy Ends Pro Football Plans
Paul Christman former Missouri All American halfback was enlisted as a chief boatswain's mate in the U S naval reserve ending his chance to play for the Chicago Cardinals this fall. He had signed with the Cardinals hoping to start in opening games but will report to duty this week.
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Kirwin Named President of Cedar Rapids Bowling Assoc
Carl Kirwin was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Bowling Association in elections announced Friday. Vernon White was named first vice president with George Holsinger Bob Vesely and Larry Hauskins as other vice presidents. Frank Stanck remains secretary treasurer of the association.
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Columbus High announces 1948 football schedule
Special to The Gazette. The Columbus high school football slate lists games against West Chester on Sept. 12 at home, Winfield Sept. 19 away, Brighton Sept. 26 away, Lone Tree Oct. 5 at home, New London Oct. 10 at home, Open Oct. 17, West Liberty Oct. 24 away, Washington Nov. 1 away, and Wapello Nov. 11 at home.
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Novotny Runs 703 as Open Bowling Season Starts
Tony Novotny carded a 217 243 243 for a 703 series in the Red Crown Classic opening session. John Hoppe added 655 as the five man team of Hoppe T Novotny J Novotny Barney Knowles and Red Pfeffer posted 3065 pins. Lincoln major league set to open Friday with scores reflecting partial lineups including Quaker Oats league entries.
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St Ambrose Names First 1941 Casualty in Drill
Davenport AP Bernard Murphy tackle is the first casualty of the 1941 St Ambrose college football season. He suffered a badly dislocated thumb during the squad's first drill. St Ambrose opens with Drake in Des Moines on Sept 19.
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Hutchins Says Chicago Football Abolition Spurs Relief
University of Chicago President Robert M. Hutchins reports the campus feels relief after abolishing intercollegiate football last year. Enrollment remains strong and alumni interest is high while recreation remains available through informal campus teams. He credits the Big Ten for raising intercollegiate sport standards and explains Chicago could not compete in big time football due to size and university priorities.
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One-Man Ball Club Leads Night Game Against Springfield
Louie Kahn will play every position in the nine inning game as the wind up feature of the Three-Eye race. He will stretch a full inning on the mound and perform in catcher, third base and outfield roles against Springfield in the second game of the doubleheader ending the regular season.
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Draft Board Places Tom Harmon In I-A
Tom Harmon, Michigan’s all-America halfback, was classified 1-A by a Gary Indiana draft board after it withdrew his deferment. Harmon had appeared under contract for Chicago theater work and said he might enlist in the air corps if the 1-A status remained.
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Nobody Likes New Sub Rule For Football
SID Feder reports wide criticism of the new collegiate substitution rule amid pro games and college play. The piece notes players cycling in and out 17 times and signals forthcoming sports industry reactions and coaching viewpoints.
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Joe Hiestand Captures Clarence Marshall Trap Title
Joe Hiestand of Hillsboro Ohio won the Clarence Marshall trap shooting tournament at Yorklyn Delaware earning his fourth straight title. He won the Brandywine 200 16 yard targets with 199 breaks then claimed the Yorklyn doubles championship with 99 breaks in 50 pairs. Ralph Jenkins of Orleans Indiana tied with George Baldwin of West Chester Pennsylvania for second in the Brandywine event.
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