Plans for Paris boxing show plus war updates
The article notes talk of a strong Independence Squad facing Delwe in Paris with promoter cooperation and a 40 000 seat stadium. It mentions licensing and media deals for a heavyweight bout with Lewis as a potential principal, plus other fighters like Ray Robinsen. It also covers war dispatches about German advances and domestic burglaries, and a farm science unit at Iowa State College researching rainfall and crop impacts.
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Ray Robinsen
Huskies Host Independence in Thursday Home Game
The Huskies return home Thursday evening for a contest with Independence. After a 46 to 30 win over Marion, Independence looks to challenge the big Maroon and White lineup, which averages over six feet. The frosh-sophs open at 7:15, led by Borland and Clingman, with Waveil’s next home appearance not until Jan. 9.
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Clingman
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Elmer
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Shuckman
Woods
Turney
New Hampton
Cedar Falls
Waveil
Iowa and Drake Schedule Packed Week of Hoops
Iowa hosts Denver and Notre Dame while Drake aims to rebound after a win over Iowa State. Other area games include Wartburg at Upper Iowa, Western Union vs Northwestern, Penn at Keokuk, and Loras versus Valparaiso as Indiana teams and St Ambrose also figure in Friday through Saturday contests.
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Frogs Clinch Southwest Title Underdog Spirit Drives Victory
Texas Tech notes reflect on Texas Christian University the TCU Horned Frogs earning the Southwest Conference championship under coach Dutch Meyer. He praises the team for resilience and fighting spirit, noting underdog status and tough roster including seven sophomores and six veterans with military discharges amid a diverse squad.
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Dutch) Meyer
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Ring Highlight New York Welterweight Bout at Boston Garden
New York welterweight contender Robnson meets Boston's Georgie Martin in a three round headline bout at the Boston Garden on Friday as part of this week's national boxing schedule.
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Georgie Martin
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Husky Wrestlers Fall to Cresco 24 16 in Meet
Huskies lost to Cresco 24 16 Saturday evening. Dominic Aversa opened with a 1 15 fall to put Oelwein ahead five points. Cresco responded with several decisions and pins, including 105 pound Elswood over Joe Aversa and 3 2 decision by Lenins at 135. Final tally 24 16 in Cresco’s favor.
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Packers Win Sixth League Crown
The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 14 to 7 at the Polo Grounds to claim their sixth NFL title, aided by injuries to key Giants players Bill Paschal and Len Calligaro. Herber’s erratic passing and a muddy field limited New York’s attack while Packers stalwart and recent returnee helped secure the ground game victory. Gross receipts totaled $146,205.15 with net $121,703.22 and player pools distributing about $1,500 per Packers man and $900 to Giants players.
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Len Calligaro
Aime Herber
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Calligate
Joe Laws
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Chicago Bears
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Promoter Eyes Paris Bout After War Ends
United Press reports Mike Jacob aims to stage an international heavyweight title bout in Paris soon after Europe war hosts end. Joe Louis would defend vs a foreign challenger to relieve military monotony and boost boxing in European towns. Jacob seeks Paris as hub for travel and press, hoping to spark future contenders for U S shows.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
New York
Mike Jacob
Paris
Joe Lous
Eurove
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Vaultflower Canyon
London
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Christmas trees and lighting sets under wartime price rules
The Office of War Information says 1942 Christmas tree supplies will likely be ample while price controls on trees are absent. Retailers plan to DIY lighting sets due to shortages. prices must not exceed the sum of parts. Local boards report rising violation complaints as enforcement tightens.
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Walter 0. Kline
Des Moines
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Iowa
Kline
Hawkeye News and Local Social Notes From Columbus
Dr and Mrs Theodoore Braun of Columbus Ohio spent Saturday to Wednesday here with Carl Deeckenheuer family They were former prisoners in New Guinea School Presents Cantata A Christmas cantata will be sung at the school gym on Wednesday evening December 20 under Mrs Berniece Helveson Sotes. Names appear: Evelis Granneman Giorig Grin Macary Bels4ine Betis Chastan Roeland Lauer Maiv Mire Anna Reeppel 74 died at her home and funeral in Sumner Truesdas where she will stay with her daughter Fritz and Mrs Flosd Wriicher accompanied her father Mrs Arthur Swale West Union Minnie last Wednesday called by the death of Mrs Swale Mrs Anna Ela0 Tres rrewraed home this week Mrs Tom Keig and He'en visited Friday at Free Draeger home where Mrs Traeger has bronchial trouble Her daughter from Wisconsin arrived Thursday to assist in care of her mother My and Mrs Lown Ferge Warren for Redlords Calif for month's visit in George All phy tome Then daughter Mrs Russellers and daughter Jan ice Tanne and Louis Fritver were guests at the Fritz farm Value Smith Chhacage visited his parents here last week with Mr and Mrs Fo Sayith
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Peace in the Sky A Prophetic Verse by Alice Burnside
A fragment from a Union Signal poem reflects on the first prophetic word of peace and the final blessing of peace. The lines compare the angels’ song to a lasting message of mercy and a hope that swords will cease as humanity returns to God.
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Edwin Markham
Great Aerial Battles Over Swaying Front
Aerial battles raged along a 50 mile front as Americans resist fiercely and hold onto territory near Mon. German forces pressed but failed to push back the line, keeping gains and delaying enemy advances in the sector.
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Hunt Slayers of Spirit Lake Man Hunt Slayers of Spirit Lake
Reported attack near Raebel on a Saturday left a man with fatal injuries from blunt force. Dr. Bow Jones, deputy coroner, said an autopsy found death by hemorrhage after severe beating. Two suspects believed at large, investigation ongoing at Lake Okechoy resort.
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Weather Forecaster Aids Iowa Farmers In New Role
A 31 year old scientist, Iowa's senior meteorologist, splits time between the U S Weather Bureau in the federal building and a climatological research lab in Ames. He aims to tailor forecasts to farm needs, bridging research and practical farming operations though he is not a farmer himself.
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North Carolina Suspected of Collusion With Pirates
A fragmented report suggests North Carolina officials, led by Governor Ecen, were suspected of aiding freebooters tied to Blackbeard in 1716. Virginia ships reportedly pursued pirates, capturing Bonnet on the Cane Fear river after a series of actions against Ocracoke and related targets.
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