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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

8

Little Muskies Prepare for West Liberty Clash Friday

The Little Muskies meet West Liberty in Jefferson gym Friday in a non conference test after a 24 14 win over Grandview. Coach Zip Kloos reshuffles a nine man lineup with McIntyre Metzger and Lange in forward spots and Tucker at center as West Liberty brings a tall, strong squad to town.

Zip” Kloos Grandview McIntyre Meteger Bartelt Swisher Jimmy Lange Allbee McDowell Everett Lange Tucker West Liberty Metzger J. Lange Bartett Little Musky Little Muskies Muskies Smith Barnes Walker Kerr Noland Nay Swart Anderson Lundy Rabe Wilton Davenport

St Mathias Edges St Marys in Tight City Rivalry

St Mathias defeated St Marys 20 to 19 in a closing rally at St Marys hall. Goetzman led St Marys with 13 points while Nugent and Schrodt paced St Mathias with 10 and 6 respectively in a hard fought final minutes victory.

St. Mathias St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Hall St.Mary's Nugent Hopewell, c Goetzman Steinbaugh Winniger

College Basketball Scores From Local Meet

Morningside 41 topples Augustana 24 while Penn College defeats Iowa Southern Utilities 47 to 41 in Centerville. Simpson College beats Southern Security of Des Moines 32 to 28 and Monmouth edges Iowa Wesleyan 28 to 4.

Eastern Stars Plan Western Invasion In Charity Game

Eastern stars from 12 teams join 18 players and two coaches in a Warner style charity game trip. The squad leaves for San Francisco December 15 and adds Glen Presnell and Ray Randells in Omaha December 26.

Chicago United States San Francisco Nebraska Glen Presnell Ray Randells Invaders Omaha Richard Hanley Northwestern Andy Keer Washington and Jefferson Warner Pop” Warner Bucks Joesting Almquist Minnesota Wynne Notre Dame Presnell Lane Dartmouth Caldwell Yale Connors New York University Amos Scott and Fischwick Walsh Adkinson la Fayette Weinstock Western Maryland Douds Hansen Randells Pawley Baer Michigan Reitsch Illinois Hawley Haskell

Fight Results From Associated Press Roundup

In Meadville Joey Novack of Pittsburgh defeated Johnny Kid Blair. In Utica Johnny Hahn of Oil City knocked out Billy Batey in four rounds. Des Moines Johnny Martin of Sioux Falls outpointed Eddie Dwyer. Des Moines Tony Legouri stopped Morrie Brown in three rounds. Billy Wells of Ottumwa won by technical knockout over Kid Delaney in seven rounds.

Associated Press Meadville Joey Novack Pittsburgh Johnny Kid Blair Utica N. Y Johnny Hahn Oil City Billy Batey Des Moines Johnny Martin Sioux Falls S. D Eddie Dwyer el Paso Tex Tony Legouri Morrie Brown Sioux City Billy Wells Ottumwa Kid Delaney Perry

Knox Athletes Aim for Three-Year Tryout Letters

Galesburg Illinois December 15 AP Candidates who persist for three years trying out for Knox college varsity teams in major sports will receive the same letters as varsity athletes. The honorary letters will be identical with those given regular team members.

Galesburg Ill Knox College

J M Martin Rolls Perfect Score in Des Moines Meet

In Des Moines Iowa on December 15 AP reports J M Martin a leading local bowler rolled the first perfect score in a sanctioned Des Moines bowling league. He will receive a gold medal from the American Bowling Congress for the feat.

J. M. Martin Des Moines American Bowling Congress

Major Leagues Converge on Draft Pact at Joint Meeting

National and American leagues meet without discord to discuss the modified draft pact affecting the International, American Association, Pacific Coast, Western, and Three-I leagues. The resolution also bars recording contracts tied to the draft. The meeting follows routine AL pennant duties for 1927 and installs E S Barnard as president.

New York National Association of Baseball Leagues Dallas International League Association New York Yankees E. S. Barnard Frank Navin Detroit Charles Comiskey Chicago Club Alva Bradley Cleveland Indians Jacob Ruppert Robert Quinn Boston

Purple Now Favors Two-Team Plan in Football

In Chicago, Northwestern University, previously wary of Michigan’s two-team football plan, is now inclined to support it. Athletics director Kenneth L. Wilson endorsed the scheme, arguing it would encourage more men to take part in athletics. In Paris, Moise Bougilon won the French light heavyweight championship from Francois Charles.

Chicago Northwestern University University of Michigan Kenneth L Tug) Wilson Northwestern Paris France Moise Bougilon Francois Charles

Haw key plans to trounce Pitt in first inter sectional game

Iowa City Dec 15 University of Iowa coach Sam Barry tightens offense for first ever intersectional matchup with Pitt Panthers. Barry aims to sharpen passing and clean shots for captains Twogood Lawson Wilcox while Rollie Williams studies Pitt attack and defense after Notre Dame game miscues.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeye Five University of Pittsburgh Hawkeye Sam Barry Pitt Panthers Middle West Michigans Chicago Northwestern Rollie Williams Iowa Pitt Barry Notre Dame Iowans Twogood Lawson Wilcox John Addy Sheldon George Johnstone

Murchison Fights Death in Decatur

Loren Murchison remains conscious in Decatur as doctors report the sprinter’s stamina and endurance keep him alive. The athlete’s temperature marks the lowest reading since his illness began, offering a cautious sign of improvement amid critical condition.

Decatur Loren Murchison

Two Flyweight Title Fights Set for Next Week in Toronto

Frenchy Belanger of Toronto meets Ernie Jarvis of London for the vacant flyweight title left by Fidel La Barba. The winner faces Newsboy Brown or Issy Schwartz in New York, as the New York Athletic Commission may recognize the champion. Brown hails from Sioux City, Iowa. Belanger has 14 pro appearances with nine knockouts.

Toronto Ont Frenchy Belanger Ernie Jarvis London Fidel la Barba New York Athletic Commission Newsboy Brown-Issy Schwartz New York Brown Sioux City National Boxing Association Belanger Frankie Genaro Brown-Schwartz Jarvis

Illness Shocks Community As Patient Battles Meningitis

A hospital admission followed by a physician’s hopeful outlook after a patient contracted cerebrospinal meningitis. The note indicates the illness prompted medical treatment and concern for a full recovery.

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