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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
2
In a historic clash, Ohio upends Michigan marking their first victory since 1921. The triumph reshapes regional standings as key players deliver decisive plays and momentum swings.
Dixon Stewart reports from Chicago that Minnesota and Iowa share early leadership with Ohio and Iowa in contention for the Western Conference crown. The piece notes Wisconsin’s exit from title consideration, Humbert’s scoring feats, and upcoming key games including Iowa versus Minnesota and Iowa versus Ohio State as the season narrows toward a possible undisputed champion.
A mixed list of football scores from numerous colleges and high schools including Northwestern Military Academy Corral Madison Wisconsin High Janesville Racine Horlick Oshkosh Green Bay Chippewa Falls New Richmond St Catherine's Trajerne College West Wisconsin Purdue Todians Chicago Ohio State Michigan State Notre Dame Kentucky Alabama multiple other institutions report varied results with several high scoring games and reserves noted across the board.
Abdel EtQuefl of Algeria wins the two mile professional race at Madison Square Garden before about 6000 spectators. Joe Ray of Chicago finishes fifth as El Quasi dominates, with Arthur Wenton and Ian Richman also placing. The spectacle recalls Olympic drama with Johnny Hayes’s challenge referenced.
Tom Lieb criticizes modern young men at the University of Wisconsin for reduced physical and mental stamina, claiming they prefer easier recreation over demanding sports, affecting football and other athletics.
In a decisive game Vanderbilt crushed Tulane 143 to 8 with a blazing offense. Kentucky Wesleyan edged Centre 6 to 0 while Louisiana State posted a 21 point victory over Mississippi in a another college football showcase.
Fragmentary report mentions players like Bob O Farrell and Hornsby, a manager in transition, and a Cardinals link. Details are garbled with mis spellings and inconsistent events, but reference to a league title, a world championship, and managerial changes persists across the damaged text.
Fond du Lac’s football team, aided by two completed passes and strong defense, defeated Marinette 46 to ? in a Fox River Valley Conference game. Leonard Hanson starred with a 60 yard touchdown reception and notable run, as Fond du Lac intercepted five Marinette passes, turning two into touchdowns.
A partial sports note describes a play involving Kummer for Boygan and Schecker, Barr' Kunitz for Appleton, with Johnny Meyer at Sheboygan. The action is interrupted by a halted sequence and references a threatening moment as the crowd reacts.
Professional hockey clubs in New York begin drills this week after trades and purchases bolster rosters. Ten teams prepare for a season expected to be highly competitive with strong city representation and notable additions to rosters across the National.
At the University of Wisconsin Madison a squad of about a dozen swimmers begins water polo practice. Coach Winchell questions whether polo will continue as a university athletic program. The team includes Eddie Lange Larry Da Yanks Eddie Byranskes Porter Donal Perry Charlie Rudy Schifter and a key man.
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