Pirates Hold Second Place With Doubleheader Wins
In New York action on September 17, the Pirates beat Brooklyn twice, widening the gap to New York for second place. Meusel homered for the Giants as they beat the Reds, while the Cardinals downed the Phillies. Athletics split with the White Sox as the Senators stretched their eight-game lead.
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Boxing Draw Stages Hudkins Callahan in Ten Rounds
Los Angeles fighters Ace Hudkins and Mushy Callahan battled to a ten round draw in a California bout. Nebraska’s Hudkins and LA’s Callahan traded blows with neither securing a victory, ending the match in a split score draw.
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Hartwell Named Assistant Yearling Mentor at Cornell
Hartwell, captain of the 1924 Cornell football team and former Purple basketball captain, has been named assistant freshman coach at Cornell. He helped issue football gear for 50 freshmen at the Sept 15 opening practice and is noted as a two-sport captain. A strong yearling squad reported for duty as conditioning continues for the varsity season.
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New York University
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Hank” Hartwell
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Iowa
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Cornhuskers Open Season With Trio of Tough Early Games
Nebraska faces Illinois Missouri and Washington in its first three games this season. The Huskers aim to rebound in a 10 17 home date with Washington, seeking to improve recent intersectional results after wins over Oregon Aggies and a narrow setback by Washington State. The Huskers carry a 2 1 edge in past interregional clashes. Washington arrives in Lincoln after two prior games and is pegged to mirror last season form despite the 7 3 loss to Washington.
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Hans Wagner Falls Short In Allegheny Sheriff Primary
Pittsburgh sept 17 a p Hans Wagner famed Pirates shortstop failed to win the republican nomination for sheriff of Allegheny county in the primary. Robert H Braun chief of county detectives led Wagner by more than three to one after ballots were counted.
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Hans) Wagner
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Letts Independents to Face Muscatine In Season Opener
The Letts Independents line up a strong roster including former high school players for Sundays game against the Muscatine Independents at Letts. Coach Jack Ralston drills his squad with three weeks of workouts as Muscatine prepares for the debut and Kalona last year caused a close finish.
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Hawks Develop Fighting Spirit at Iowa Practices
Iowa City training camp reports intense practice under Coach Ingwersen with scrimmage-like heat. Positions contested across line and backfield as Kutsch keeps tailback spot. Cuhel and Hogan compete for signal duties. Titus and Crary show grit among several hopefuls. Mondt defeats Munn in a Colorado wrestling match.
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Bob Armstrong Wins Empire State Stake on Syracuse Track
Norman Tallman of Memphis drove Bob Armstrong to a straight-heat Empire State stake victory at Syracuse over six rivals in the twenty-first renewal. The purse was $10,000 with Bob Armstrong earning $5,000 and Crawford second for Tommy Murphy. Slow track due to rain produced 2:07 mile and 31 1-4 clocking for the best second-heat quarter.
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Fouler Will Shoot for Point in East Basketball League
The Eastern Basketball League adopted new rules to curb fouling. Offenders will take the penalty shots instead of the fouled team. if successful, no points are awarded, but a missed shot awards one point to the opposing team and keeps the ball in play.
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Grinnell Football Candidate Injured on First Day
Grinnell Iowa September 17 A P M Scharnweber former injured player from last season broke his nose on the first day of practice and will be absent from heavy drills for several days. Thirty two men reported to the coaches.
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Four Brothers on Washington Blues Face Muscatine Muskies
Washington Blues bring four Keisey brothers plus Freshwater Flood Hayes Jacobs and Lefty Little to meet the Muscatine Muskies at League Park Sunday. Jack Ryan likely to pitch for Muscatine in a 2:45 pm game noted as a key season matchup. Browns may visit Muscatine if a Oct. 9 Rockford date opens.
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Razzing of Baseball Stars Sparks Debate in NYC Column
New York reporters note the rise of crowd jeering in baseball. Jacques Fournier of the Brooklyn Nationals contemplates leaving after abuse from home crowds. Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and others faced taunts, while managers like Stanley Harris and John McGraw comment on crowd behavior and its impact on games.
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Giant lineman leaves Drake U for new path
Des Moines reports Willard Armstrong, a giant guard and tackle on last year's Drake team, will not return to school this year. He is the third veteran lost to Coach Salem since the spring graduation of five of his first string men.
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Golf and Tennis Declared Major Des Moines High Sports
Des Moines high schools will add golf and tennis to major sports this year. Coaches will be selected from the faculty and letters awarded like football and baseball. Spring and fall tournaments are planned.
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Western saddle worth $5,000 owned by Elko craftsman
G S Garcia of Elko Nev possesses an expensive saddle he made for himself. The saddle is intricately worked with about $4,000 in sold and silver ore. The piece is noted as a standout among bronco busters in the western country.
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Dallas bout crowns Matsuda over Syl in straight wins
In Dallas Texas Matty Matsuda the Japanese wrestler defeated Joe Syl in straight rounds over Boston welterweight opponent. The match details show Matsuda prevailing clearly.
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Joe Sylvia
Boston
Optimism Across Big Ten as Coaches Report Strong Material
Ohio State coach Wilce claims the best material yet, while Illinois hints Red Grange may become a punter replacing Britton. Minnesota highlights 200 pound Neil Hyde and Iowa adds Crary and Lambert to bolster prospects as the conference opens practice.
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MacFarlane Faces Barnes In Final World Match Remark
In Washington on September 17 Willie MacFarlane national open champion meets Long Jim Barnes British open titlist for the final 36 holes of their unofficial world championship. Barnes led the 72 hole match by nine strokes at the halfway point.
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Pearl Davy 100 Shoot At Muscatine Gun Club
The Muscatine Gun Club will stage the Pearl Davy 100 shoot at its White Way range on Sunday afternoon September 27. A postponement occurred last Sunday due to muddy roads and local shooters are invited to attend the contests.
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Grinnell Opens Season September 26 With Drake Rival
Grinnell Iowa announces an eight game gridiron schedule opening September 26 with a practice game against Penn College Grinnell Drake rivalry game set for October 24 This homecoming clash marks the season start for Grinnell College football.
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Pueblo Denver Bud Hamilton Abe Mishkind Draw in Twelve Rounds
Pueblo and Denver boxers along with Bud Hamilton and Abe Mishkind from Salt Lake City battled twelve rounds to a draw in a closely fought bout.
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Bud Hamilton
Denver
Abe Mishkind
Salt Lake City
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