College Probe Links Commercialism to College Sports
A Carnegie Foundation report finds one in seven college athletes receive subsidized support for their athletic ability. Purdue Notre Dame and other major schools are named in widespread allegations of recruiting, inducements and subsidies. The study details scholarships jobs and funds used to pay tuition and expenses in exchange for athletic participation.
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Talking It Over With Joe Williams on College Athletics
New York October 24. In a provocative column Joe Williams questions whether college athletics threaten educational values. He notes the Carnegie Foundation findings on professionalism and subsidized athletes, yet points to data showing athletes often perform better academically than non athletes.
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Yale scrimmage with freshmen tests offense before Army game
New Haven Connecticut October 24 the Yale varsity endured a major lineup shakeup yet showed limited offensive strength in Tuesday’s scrimmage against the freshmen as it prepares for the Army game Saturday.
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Purdue Football Trains Indoors As Weather Persists
Purdue football players abandon outdoor practice due to rain sleet and snow and move indoors for skull workouts. Alex Yanevich’s left leg injury continues with intensive treatment and may return to face Chicago Saturday.
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Washington Grid Mentor Resigns Amid Fighter Bid
Washington students and alumni forced the resignation of head football coach Enoch Bagshaw after a two-year battle. The move was delivered to Earl F. Campbell, the graduate manager, amid Washington’s long gridiron slump since 1927. Gus Sonnenberg defeated Ed Strangler Lewis in two falls to clinch the match in Los Angeles on October 24.
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Strangler) Lewis
Ohio State and Indiana Ready for Big Ten Showdown
Ohio State coach Sam Willaman and Indiana's Pat Page prepare for their first Big Ten clash in Columbus. The Buckeyes keep the lineup from last week with McConnell and Horn at halfback Holman at quarterback and Holcomb at full. Indiana lists Balay Faunce and Magnabosco as key threats as Shields misses practice with illness.
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60-TO-1 Shot Prevails at Empire City Track
A long shot named Russet with jockey Quackenbush won the fourth race at Empire City, nosing Vacation and Golden Arrow. The $20 to 1 place and $10 to 1 show prices followed, with the time listed as 1:60.
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Week End High School Tilts Over Hoosierdam
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Calderwood Shifted to Full Back for Wabash Tilt
Northwestern veteran Bill Calderwood will move from right half to full back for the game against Wabash Saturday. Oswald Baxter moves to right half as coach Hanley confirms the lineup. The contest at Evanston marks a key matchup for the Wildcats this season.
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Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Grid Clash Draws 70000 Expected
Advance sale for the Notre Dame versus Carnegie Tech game at the local stadium is reported as the heaviest in Pittsburgh history. Tech officials anticipate a capacity crowd of 70 000, with alumni from both schools gathering Friday night at a Tech gym get together to reminisce.
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Academy Chiefs Meet Next Week
Rear Admiral Samuel S. Robison, superintendent of the Naval Academy, will meet General William R. Smith, head of the Military Academy, in Washington next week to discuss renewing athletic relations between the academies. The meeting was suggested by General Smith in a letter received here.
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Washington
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Wabash to Face Northwestern in Evanston Saturday
Crawfordsville Ind Oct 24 A light workout today capped Wabash College football preparation for the clash with Northwestern at Evanston. Coach Vaughan and the squad will depart Friday morning and hold a practice at Dysche stadium the Wildcats fair Friday afternoon.
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Did You Know That ARL SANCE Sings in a Tenor Voice
Jack Curley told New York newspaper boys that writing about wrestlers means writing about gentlemen. He notes even second rate wrestlers own homes and that they are linguists and travelers, implying they speak a language unfamiliar to fans.
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Hudkins and Walker Face Boxing Title Showdown in LA
Nebraskan ace Ace Hudkins challenges current champion Mickey Walker on October 29 at Wrigley Field Los Angeles in a high profile middleweight bout. Walker believes Hudkins will fall, while Hudkins forecasts a title change if timing and power connect. Gate money around $200000.
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Army Prep For Yale Tilt In Heavy Practice Session
Four men were tried at center as Coach Jones graded his Army squad in a heavy practice in preparation for Saturday's game with Yale.
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Gridders Like Horses Hop Em Up
BW York reports on athletic training ethics citing the Carnegie foundation figures. A 1926 coach reportedly gave caffein tablets to his team in a final game. A former coach claimed he was given strychnine as a player. Another college coach allegedly offered cocaine injections to a player to dull pain before a key game.
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York
Carnegie Foundation
Danville to Host Normal Oakland Football Tilt
Danville Indiana will host the Danville Normal Oakland City college football game on Friday at 2 p m. The kickoff time is set and Danville remains in good shape despite limited practice this week.
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Chicago drills in mud on Wednesday in cold fashion note
Chicago’s Maroons faced heavy mud while practicing passing and signal drills. Players wore ankle length sheep skins and cowled overgarments, creating a notable new fashion note on the gridiron.
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Fordham Varsity Solves Scarlet Formations in Scrimmage
New York on October 24 Fordham practice featured a dummy scrimmage against Davis and Elkins. Coach Cavanaugh praised the varsity for solving the Scarlet formations and conducting a successful workout.
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Iowa University Jubilant Over Carnegie Report
Iowa City officials hailed the Carnegie foundation findings that the school was not seriously involved in proselytizing athletes. The verdict was seen as aiding Iowa in gaining reinstatement in the Western Conference.
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