Northwestern Faces Bracing 1932 Big Ten Schedule
Northwestern coach Dick Hanley warns the 1932 team could be either the era’s greatest champion or a disappointing flop after a brutal slate including Missouri Michigan Illinois Purdue Minnesota Ohio Notre Dame and Iowa. The return of tackle Bob Gonga and end duo Dick Fencl Ed Manske boosts a crew counting on a speedy offense to offset a fragile middle line.
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Leo Fischer
International News Service
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Dick Hanley
Missouri
Michigan
Illinois
Purdue
Minnesota
Ohio
Notre Dame
Iowa
Hanley
Bob Gonga
Bill Riley
George Dilley
Clif Kinder
Elmer Anderson
Harold Weldin
Paul McDonald
Dick Fencl
Ed Manske
Pug Rentner
Jake Sullivan
Ollie Olson
George Potter
Iowa State Will Not Collect Tax On Football Games
Ames AP T N Metcalf Iowa State athletic director says no attempt will be made to collect the federal amusement tax of 10 percent at Iowa State athletic events this fall. He expects the action could become a test case if needed and taken to court, costing about 3500 dollars to the athletic coffers based on last year’s taxable income.
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T. N. Metcalf
Iowa State College
Towa State College
Washington Demons Lose Key Players Ahead of Opener
The Washington Demons face Oskaloosa in their season debut with Leeper and Richards out sick from flu. Libe moves to fullback amid a possible hand injury, and Coach Guy Carlton introduces his first football team to local fans hoping for a steady, fighting start.
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Demons
Oskaloosa
Leeper
Richards
Libe
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Carlton
Darrow To Meet Hodge In Kenmore Finals
Glen Darrow already holding the City championship will chase another golf trophy in the Kenmore Fall tournament final against Walter Hodge. Darrow beat Harold Ballard 4 and 3 in the semifinal after earlier defeating Ccle Trimble, while Hodge eliminated Howard Fortson 2 up. Darrow posted a 72 for eighteen holes and the 36 hole final will be played Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions.
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Walter Hodge
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Harold Ballard
Marion Country Club
Hodge
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Ccle Trimble
Ellis Park
Motorcycle Rodeo Set At Joe Bena Farm September 25
A motorcycle rodeo will take place Sunday September 25 at the Joe Bena farm three and one half miles east on Highway 30. Events include three steeplechase races two games of motorcycle polo broad jumping and other novelty contests. Sponsored by the Unemployed Relief association and the Midwest Thrillers riders wear helmets and protective gear. Admission is 25 cents with children admitted free. a percentage of proceeds goes to the Relief association.
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Joe Bena
Unemployed Relief Association
Midwest Thrillers
Indian Creek
Relief Association
Columbus Junction High Grid Schedule Set
The Columbus Junction football schedule lists nine games: Sept 24 at Lone Tree, Oct 1 Morning Sun at Columbus Junction, Oct 8 at Brighton, Oct 15 Mediapolis at Columbus, Oct 21 at New London, Oct 29 at Wilton, Nov 4 West Liberty at Columbus Junction, and Nov 11 at Winfield.
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Alburnett and Martelle Tie in 15 Innings Playoff
Alburnett and Martelle deadlocked 3 all after fifteen innings in a Sunday playoff. Alburnett leads the series 1-0 with Etzel and Strait catching, Miller and Michaels starting for Martelle. Cedar Rapids umpire Fritz McPartland.
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Marion Gridiron Faces Short Roster Ahead of Tipton Tilt
Marion high battles with nine lettermen and forty six hopefuls as coach Donald Wolfe shapes the squad for a Sept 30 clash with Tipton. Captain John Welter trims to near 200 pounds and leads linemen, while backfield veterans include Bob Smith Garth Hunter and Marvin Harte who has yet to report. Schedule lists Sept 30 Tipton, Oct 7 DeWitt, Oct 14 Manchester, Oct 21 Independence, Oct 28 Vinton, Nov 4 Belle Plaine, Nov 11 Mount Vernon, Nov 18 Monticello, and Nov 24 Anamosa.
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Ray Smith
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Delbert Lassen
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Bob Smith
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Max Berlin
Don Brooks
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Waldo Johnson
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Winfred Davis
Clark Phelps
Orlan Klopp
Clarence Oakley
Allen King
Clint Gatewood
DeVere Fehr
Wally Oldfather
Lewis Harlan
Tom McDonnel
Dick Month
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Mount Vernon
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Anamiosa
Hawkeye Preps In Iowa City Cross Country Run
The University of Iowa hosts an interscholastic cross country championship with invitations to all state high schools. Runners will compete on a two and a half mile course for the state individual title, while Ottumwa defends its team championship.
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University of Iowa
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Diamondball Tourney At Fredonia Sunday
A kittenball tournament will be held Sunday at Pine's airport near Fredonia featuring Washington Pearl Button Co Columbus City Fredonia Fidley's Grocery Muscatine Arden West Liberty American Legion Wapello Bulldogs Letts Ramblers and Columbus Junction Tigers. Prizes of 20 10 and 5 awarded.
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Winthrop High Nine Set for Season Opener at Quasqueton
Winthrop high school forecasts a baseball season with Theron Stuelke as coach, a change from football. Twenty-five players train daily as the team prepares for the opener at Quasqueton.
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Cubs Recall Three From P. C. League
The Chicago Cubs recalled catcher Bill Campbell outfielder Mike Kreevich and pitcher Ed Baecht from the Pacific Coast league on Thursday.
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Ed Baecht
Chicago Cubs
Red Bugs dye hair to live up to nickname at Fordyce high
A Fordyce Arkansas high school football team named the Red Bugs sparked controversy by dyeing their hair red to match their nickname. The piece weaves in other sports notes including dramatic baseball games and Temple University football roster details.
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Fordyce, Ark
Red Bugs
West Chester Football Player Lost For Season
West Chester faces nine games in nine weeks with key injuries. Star quarterback J Lindenmeyer and blocking back Harley are hard to replace, while Cotton Formash is out all season with a broken arm and Gordon Leet and Harley may miss parts of the year.
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Cotton” Formash
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Leet
Harley
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Monticello Opener Set With Stanwood High
Monticello announces 1932 football schedule under coach Ray Smith. Home and away dates include Sept. 23 vs Stanwood, Sept. 30 at Manchester, Oct. 7 at Des Moines party, Oct. 21 vs University High Iowa City, Oct. 28 vs West Branch, Nov. 4 at Mount Vernon, Nov. 11 vs Amamona, Nov. 18 at Marlon.
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Ray Smith
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Grant Eleven Football Team Prep For Iowa City Clash
Grant high school prepares for the football season opener against Iowa City high at Coe field next Friday. Coach Fred Winter emphasizes heavy drills and scrimmage as a large, inexperienced squad builds team cohesion. Strong defense and developing offense lead the early scrimmages with key players like George Davis Dick Jones and Joe Nelson shaping positions.
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Fred Winter
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J. Krumbholtz
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Defensive backs and linemen vie for edge in late practice notes
Emil Kuplar stands out as the best defensive fullback and a fair blocker. John Clausen appears to have the edge over Kuplar in other departments. Joe Seel, serving as a tackle, was used some in the plunging role during late practices.
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Belle Plaine Forms Independent Eleven
Belle Plaine Iowa reports the Cardinals independent football squad led by Harry Reggentin with Fritz Draper as captain. They held a Friday tryout on Emerson field ahead of Sept 25 home opener vs Sigourney and Oct 2 at Marion against the Marion Marines.
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Belle Plaine Works For Brooklyn Opener
Belle Plaine Indiana reports 40 to 50 candidates practice under Coach Garland Lamb for the high school football team with a Friday alumni scrimmage to select players. The schedule lists games against Brooklyn Montezuma Here Tania Marion Vinton Marento and Thanksgiving games including a home contest.
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Garland Lamb
Brooklyn
Montezuma
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Ia Vinton
Marento
Edo
Elkader High Eleven Opens With Monona
Elkader coach Lyle Schreyer announces the season schedule starting Sept 23 vs Monona at home and features games with Postville Elgin Marquette Clermont West Union with Harvey Kane absent, creating a challenge for the lineup.
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Magnussen the Ist casualty at Iowa fall roster report
Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa football practice enters its second day with fifty four candidates under Ossie Solem Fourteen eligible letter men and most sophomores report Magnussen with a sprained back will miss active drill until Monday Solem reshapes Francis Schammel into a tackle and tests Harold Swaney at that position Two daily sessions run until Sept 26 with limited spectators permitted only on Mondays and Thursdays
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ossie Solem
Solem
Walter Nugnis
Fleet Gary
Ind
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Buffalo
N. Y
Angelus Tertipes
Spencer
Clifford Jensen
Toledo
Marcus Magnussen
Francis Schammel
Waterloo
Schammel
State Teachers College
Harold Swaney Grinnell
Fighter scores KO in Tacoma bout. ankle injury aloft
In Seattle AP report Willard of Bellingham hurt Stock of Tacoma with a heavy jaw blow on Thursday night. Stock fell and broke his ankle. Dix earned a technical knockout.
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Tacoma
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