Boxers face up year of upsets and steady gate receipts
Maj. Gen. John V. Clinnin reports 1930 was an exceptionally prosperous year for boxing and wrestling with gate receipts matching 1929 in many states where the sports are legal. Notable title changes and vacancies occurred across divisions including Rosenbloom, Berg, Mandell, Bass, Battalino, Genaro, and others amid defenses and vacated crowns.
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J. W. Clinnin
National Boxing Association
Chicago
Schmeling
Europe
International Boxing Union of Europe
Rosenbloom
Maxie Rosenbloom
Jimmy Slattery
Abie Bain
Mickey Walker
National Association
Omaha
Ace Hodkins
al Tommy Freeman
Jackie Fields
Jack
Kid) Berg
Mushy Callahan
London
England
Sammy Mandell
al Singer
Singer
Tony Canzoneri
Benny Bass
Ted Morgan
Wolgast
New York
McCracken player showcases versatile bounce pass technique
A Indiana all conference center from McCracken demonstrates bounce pass starts and finishes, eye feint, complete follow through, and varied passing styles including underhand, hook, and push passes. The piece extols accuracy, safety from interception, and possession retention in offensive schemes.
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McCracken
Indiana
Gophers Upset Cyclones In Tight Big Nine Clash
Minnesota defense stifled Iowa State as the Cyclones made only five field goals, falling 29 to 17. Schoening paced Minnesota with seven counters while Haw k and Thompson led Iowa State with two field goals each.
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Minneapolis
Iowa State
University of Minnesota
Gophers
Cyclones
Hawk
Thompson
Iowans
Schoening
Ludwig
Heitman
Dows
Bondy
Bethel
C. A. Ee Cielusak
San Bees
Geneee
Minnesota
John S. Metcalf
St. Thomas
Carl Nordly
Carleton
French stars to run here in indoor season shows
French distance ace Seraphin Martin and Paul Keller will visit New York to compete in a six meet indoor circuit ending with the national championships at Madison Square Garden on February 25. They arrive February 5, rotate at events, and end with the national meet.
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New York
France
Reading
Seraphin Martin
Paul Keller
Madison Square Garden
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Martin
Keller
Millrose A. A
Seton Hall
Newark
Meadowbrook
A. C
Philadelphia
Boston A. A
Norway
Finland
Italy
Sweden
Switzerland
Germany
Canada
England
Holland
Morningside Wins Fourth Straight Against Wayne Neb
Morningside Maroons defeated Wayne Normal 36 to 29 to extend their win streak to four and its second win over Wayne. Wayne’s Alexander led scoring with seven field goals and a free throw, while Koberg added 14 points for Morningside in Sioux City. Chicago Gary Leach stopped Jack Dillon in a separate note.
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Sioux City
Wayne
Neb
Maroons
Wildcats
Morningside
Alexander
Nebraskans
Koberg
Hawks Defeat Drake 21 20 In Thrilling Free-Throw Battle
Des Moines AP report shows Iowa Hawkeyes beat Drake 21 to 20 as Drake misses 9 of 11 free throws while Iowa hits 7 of 13. Rogers leads Iowa with 8 points, King tops Drake with 7. game featured early Iowa 11 1 run and late Drake rallies to pull within a point.
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Des Moines
Bill” Boelter
Drake
Bulldog
University of Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa
Rogers
Lynn King
Hawkeyes
Schultz
King
Brody
Towa
Williamson
Kotlow
Cosvscecesevese
Barger
Shh
Ctehosebes
Riegert
Essick
Monmahan
Burnard
Ivetson
G. Hedges
Dartsa
Henry Hasbrouck
YMCA Sunday School League Opens With Lopsided Wins
Zion Lutheran defeats Bloomington 26 to 5 while Grace Lutherans fall to Sweetland 32 to 5. Methodist tops Latter Day Saints 39 to 6 and Pleasant Prairie beats Baptists 26 to 17. TeStrake and Asthalter lead Methodists with seven baskets each. Wayne Eckhardt fuels Sweetland with 23 points. Havemann tops Zion Lutheran scoring with eight.
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TeStrake
Asthalter
Goddard
Latter Day Saints
Kretchmar
Wayne Eckhardt
Sweetland
Grace Lutherans
Zion Lutherans
Bloomington
Havemann
Grace Lutheran
Honts
L. Goddard
F W. Eckhardt
C Vv. Shepard
J. Shepard
Zien Lutheran
D. Axel
Sean
Vemann
Jarck
Sinkler
Seeene Games
Fuller
Tete Wenews Pountain
G. Goddard
Wee
Freers
Perea
Barko Faces Rivals as Muskies Build Support Round
Muscatine’s Little Muskies hope to counter Barko’s scoring with teammates Weber Fabrizius Hahn Wilson Hanson or Utley in upcoming games versus Ottumwa and Burlington. The columnist notes Barko can be stopped but warns four capable substitutes could seize the moment.
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Skip
Barko
Ottumwa
Burlington
Muskies
E. M
Ottumwa Courier
Little Muskies
Weber
Bud Fabrizius
Bernard Hahn
John Wilson
Bob Hanson
Ray Utley
Bob Kinnan
Little Six
The
Scribes
Johnny
John
Benny Bass Wins Rematch in Philadelphia Bout
Benny Bass, junior lightweight champion, wins a rematch in Philadelphia as he maintains leadership of his division. The AP report notes Bass controlled the bout with his speed and power, securing another victory to reinforce his status.
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Philadelphia
Benny Bass
Lew Massey
Tommy Grogan
Omaha
Young Firpo
Pennsgrove
N. J
Jack Gross
Salem
Roy
Ace” Clark
Harry Blutman
al Gordon
Wear Opposes Davis Cup Rule Changes
In a New York Times interview, United States Lawn Tennis Association head George Wear opposes altering Davis Cup rules while the U S remains defending champion. He favors reforms to limit time away from work but says do nothing until the United States regains the cup. He lists potential 1931 team members including Lott, Allison, Van Ryn, Doeg, Mangin, Wood, Shields, Vines, and Sutterday. Bass defeats Massey in a ten round Philadelphia arena bout by wide margin with scoring 7-2-1.
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New York
New York Times
Tee
United States Lawn Tennis Association
United States
Louis B. Dailey
Wear
The
Times
France
England
Germany
Japan
Iaca
Mr. Wear
George M. Lott, Jr
Chicago
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Lew Massey
Philadelphia
Bass
Massey
Arena
Gentlemen May Become Amateurs in Steeplechase
The National Steeplechase and Hunt Association may replace the term gentleman riders with amateurs at its Thursday meeting in New York. Frank Bryan, secretary, notes growing sentiment against using gentleman in steeplechase and hunting circles, with several members urging a rules discussion. He says the word fits historically but is largely in disuse outside rules.
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New York
National
Frank Bryan
Association
Huttig five to clash with West Liberty hoops rivals
The Huttig factory basketball quintet travels to St Marys hall to meet the West Liberty Boosters. West Liberty has won two of three against Nichols this season, while Nichols had not lost before the current series. The Huttigs, with one loss this season, seek another victory.
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Huttig Factory
West Liberty
St. Mary's Hall
Nichols
Huttigs
Purdue Quintet Plays Michigan In Big Ten Title Race
Chicago AP reports Purdue faces Michigan in Ann Arbor as the western conference title race tightens. Wisconsin led the standings after a 12 to 9 win over Illinois in the season opener, while Town barely defeated Drake 21 to 20 after a tough defensive game.
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Chicago
Purdue
Ann Arbor
Boilermakers
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Badgers
Illini
Town
Drake
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Associated Press
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Indiap
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Gary
Ind
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
HAWKS
Peeve Wack
Bill Bayliss
the Gazette
Muscatine
Muscatine High School
Bill
Long John
Amy Barrett
Jimmy Figg
Jimmy
Net
U. S
Sterneman
Terneman
Iowa Avenue
Deaderna
Laddie
Bob
Huttics
St. Mary's
Cormer
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