Big Ten Officials Plan Conference on Policies Next Month
Chicago reports a two day Big Ten conference set for late next month to outline future policies. Six representatives from each of the ten western universities will attend to devise a system to equalize competition and address uniform standards across member schools. University leaders and directors expect far reaching results impacting championships and overall university life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John L. Th
Griffith
Johnn Lippine
University of Iowa
Ucatio
Belting
Mt Vernon Wrestlers Eye High Class Team
MT VERNON coach Dick Barker builds potential wrestling squad from about fifty hopefuls and plans to take top matmen to the national AAU meet at Ames next spring. DES MOINES coach Bill Boeler fields a veteran basketball squad for Drake schedule amid sophomore cuts. AMES Iowa State freshmen drop five of six mat matches to the varsity last night. CHICAGO Mike Dundee and Ruby Stein drill for Friday ten round bout. KANSAS CITY Strangler Lewis defeats Ivan Zackowski in straight falls 13 40 and 3 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Dick Barker
Ames
Des Moines
Bill Boeler
Iowa
Chicago
Mike Dundee
Roch Island
Ill
Ruby Stein
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Strangler Lewis
Ivan Zackowski
Wrestling Champion to Defend Title Tonight
Chisago.Hec.15 Toohnny Meyers a world middleweight wrestler will defend his title against Bobby Byland of Minneapolis here tonight.
Hawks Prepare for Notre Dame Duel Next Week
Cedar Valley News reports the University of Iowa basketball team, the Hawkeyes, face Notre Dame next week after a tough stretch in the Western Conference. Coach Sam Barry seeks to sharpen the offense and beat Notre Dame, following a narrow upset loss earlier in the season to a strong rival. The article notes non conference games aid development as Iowa eyes a pivotal clash with Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Valley News
University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
Little Wabash College
Iowans
Notre Dame
Hoosier State
Sam Barry
Exals
Lowa
Barry
Fowans
Trish
Quincet
Billiard Champ Greenleaf to defend title in 450-point match
Announcement in New York states Ralph Greenleaf world champion pocket billiardist will defend his title in a 450-point match against Erwin Rudolph of Chicago on January 20 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph Greenleaf
Erwin Rudolph
Chicago
Tilden Eyes Return in Indoor Championships Feud With Lacoste
New York reports William Tilden plans to join the national indoor championships, hoping to face Rene Lacoste and Jean Borotra. Officials note Lacoste may attend despite last year’s pneumonia, while Borotra has also been invited. The piece traces Tilden’s 1926 defeats and the enduring Tilden Lacoste rivalry, framed as a comeback bid amid American hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
New York
William T. Tilden
Tilden
Rene Lacoste
Jean Borotra
America
Lacoste
Riviera
Mohammed
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Borotra
Tilden-Lacoste
Tiden
William
Tildon
Explaining Wide Gaps In Baseball Player Performance
A columnist analyzes why some star players jump in efficiency across years, citing mental attitude, physical condition, and luck with breaks. Examples include Lu Blue of the Detroit Tigers and Joe Shaute of Cleveland, illustrating how mindset and weight changes affect performance and how breaks influence wins and ERAs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lu Blue
Detroit Tigers
Sisler
Blue
George Moriarty
Joe Shaute
Cleveland
Joe
High School Cagers Open Seasons Amid Resignations
Hit and Miss Urbana pulled out a one point win with a late free throw after scoreless three quarters. The Urbana Vinton game noted few fouls and a rough regional pace. Big Ten officials plan January meetings to seek schedule equality. Blairstown defeated Belle Plaine in their first appearance as Ashland High players resign en masse citing unfair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Big Ten
Sankot
Belle Plaine
Blairstown
Curtailed Power Sought for Baseball Commissioner Landis
Chicago despatch reports American League owners urging curtailment of Kenesaw Landis powers while endorsing some general policies. A joint session tomorrow will decide on renewing his seven year contract with possible concessions. A three man committee assesses Landis with Jacob Ruppert Phil Ball and E S Barnard named. The Congress hotel trading market buzzes over second basemen as clubs assess needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kenesaw WM. Landis
Johnson
Dudge Landis
Landis
Johnson Circuit
Board of
Judge Landis
Jacob Rupport
Yankees
Phil Ball
St. Louis Browns
E. S. Barnard
Cleveland Indians
Ivory Exchange
Congress Hotel
Boxer Dies With Fractured Skull After Bout
Minneapolis details report Harry Berg a St Paul light heavyweight boxer died from a fractured skull sustained in a bout with Carl Augustine also of St Paul Augustine was arrested immediately after the fight. Other sports and management notes touch on baseball managers and player moves for 1927 with Ray Schalk eyeing replacements for Eddie Collins and Peckinpaugh in talks among teams. Connie Mack signals irritation over Collins signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry Berg
St. Paul
Carl Augustine
Augustine
Harris
Buddy Myers
Peckinpaugh
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Collins
Rumors of Trades Hover Over Major League Magnates
New York editors report rumors of trades involving the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies as magnates and managers prepare to meet in Chicago for the joint meeting with the American League. Stuffy McInnes is linked to two possible moves with the Phillies. one target is Burleigh Grimes from the Dodgers, and the other to add Hal Carlson and Russell Wrightstone to Pittsburgh. Magistrates await word on Judge Landis's salary as Gov. Smith prepares for a fourth term. arrangements for the start of January are in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phillies
Ihe
Chicago
American League
Pirates
Tri. Speaker
Cleveland
Sam Dreyfuss
Stuffy McInnes
Dodgers
Burleigh Grimes
Sribball
Butch Yenline
Hal Carlson
Russell Wrightstone
Pri Vate
John A. Heydler
League
Judge Landis
Blairstown Boys Beat Belle Plaine In Opener
Special to Daily Times Blairstown high school tipped Belle Plaine in the season opener with a tight 22 to 19 boys contest while the Blairstown girls fell 24 to 20. Benson counts newo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Newo
Blairstown
Belle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman J. Weisman
Waterbury
Conn
Weisman
Yale
Dan O'Niel
HAWKS
Williabe Tilger
Gares
Roand? Jrske
Ashland
Wis
Fant
Forest Riley
Judge
Boxer
Bas&ball
Tary
Strate
Gov. Smith
Florence
Knapp
Lincoln H. S. Gymnasium
V.H.S. Alumni
Vinton High
V. H.S. Fresh Girls
V.H.S. Jr. Girls
By Taylor
Harvey
By Blosser
Marks
Pop
MES Tytes
Ovdr House
NEA Service, Inc
Amy
Harney
NEA Service
IHC
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!