Football Will Remain The King Of College Sports
Ohio State athletic director L W St John says football will stay the leading college sport despite claims it is declining. He cites strong gate receipts, broad public interest, and healthier conditions in the sport, with 95 percent of surveyed players choosing football for love of the game. He argues minor sports will grow but not supplant football as the premier college athletic program.
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Interference gets out of the way for Alabama Pitts
OSSINING New York November 8 0 Football in Sing Sing prison features a standout inmate named Alabama Pitts a versatile player described as a triple threat He can punt kick pass sing and play harmonica He stars for the all negro eleven the Crushers in a practice game against the Hudson Honeys Alabama’s bold run on Horlivard line ends with a touchdown after a dramatic display of interference and forceful resistance
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A A A Considers Recognition of 144 New Records
Applications for recognition of 14 record breaking athletic performances are listed for consideration at the annual meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union at Kansas City November 15 to 17. Helen Madison leads with 10 world records and 21 American marks, aiming to hold all 16 free style records.
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Amherst High Cage Schedule Announced
Amherst Ohio announces the 31-32 basketball schedule with W Brann as head coach and Norwood Hearn as assistant. Games include Lorain Charview Oberlin Ridgeville Medina Vermilton South Amherst Wellington New London and Ridgeville among others with dates in December, January, and February.
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Wildcats Ready Evanston Minnesota Game Prep
Northwestern light workouts planned for today and tomorrow as the Wildcats tune up for Saturday’s Minnesota clash. Reb Russell returns at fullback after injuries since Nebraska, following a hard scrimmage. Navy’s lineup for Saturday’s Ohio State game remains unsettled with Davis at quarterback, McCrea at left guard, Kane at left tackle, and Kim swapping in at left halfback.
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Michigan Coaches Prepare Aerial Attack This Week
Arbor Michigan reports Michigan football coaches plan an aerial attack this week as players Mewitt and Newman work with the team. The article notes changes in strategy and preparation for upcoming opponents.
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Zaharias Dominates Utah Grappler in Ring Clash
In Salt Lake City George Zaharias, holder of a claim to the world’s toughest heavyweight title, defeated Salt Lake City grappler Jack Washburn after a brief exchange in Publis Hall last night. Zaharias applied his signature lock to end the bout, Washburn conceding the fall after being tossed from the ring two weeks prior.
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Portsmouth Quarter Ready For Bears
Portsmouth quarterback Earl Dutch Clark of the Spartans in the NFL was expected to play Chicago against the Bears. He twisted his knee in the prior game with the New York Giants last Sunday, raising question about his availability.
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Delayed Mack Fails as Skunk Standoff Ends in Madison
In Madison Wisconsin George E Little of the University of Wisconsin athletic staff attempted a delayed attack on a skunk in a front yard. A crowd gathered as Little retreated and the animal proved too strong. A patrolman finally killed the skunk with a shot after the stand extended from the yard.
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Battalino Retains Feather Title In Chicago Bout
Battalino defeats Earl Mastro 10 to 9 in Chicago to keep the featherweight crown. The Hartford fighter outboxed the Chicago challenger before a crowd at the stadium, with judges’ scores showing Battalino ahead 51-49 and 124 1 4 to 112 1 4. Mastro endured rough exchanges in a bout marked by cuts and bruising through the later rounds.
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Big Red Tricks Guard as Carlisle Slips by Cornell
A Carlisle quarterback tries a ploy to rattle Cornell's giant Indian guard during a tense clash. After a feisty confrontation and a slap, the guard falters on the next play, enabling Carlisle to push ahead. The guard later learns the backstory the teammates engineered to provoke him into mistakes.
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Stecher Beats Hansen In Columbus Mat Showdown
In Columbus on November 5 Joe Stecher, former heavyweight wrestling champion, defeated Charley Hansen after 41 minutes 11 seconds in a one fall match. Stecher weighed 285 pounds to Hansen's 210. In preliminary bouts Jim King of Flint lost to Robin Reed in 21 minutes and Burl Komar of Toledo wrestled Al Neuman of Salt Lake City to a draw.
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Army to Use Two Backfields in Louisiana Game
Major Ralph Sacse plans dual backfield sets for Army at West Point as they prepare to face Louisiana. Carver Stecker and Johnson train at halfback, with Kiday at fullback, while MacWilliam Fields Frontzels Werh also work in a separate backfield, aiming for versatility against the opponent.
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Princeton’s 1903 Tiger Eleven and John DeWitt Triumph
The 1903 Princeton football squad, led by captain and All-American guard John DeWitt, overpowered foes from Yale to Dartmouth and Lehigh. DeWitt, a powerful blocker and scoring force, sparked a season that included a dramatic 11–6 win over Yale, earning lasting fame as Immortal John DeWitt.
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Cardinals Indians In Stadium Grid Game
Cleveland hosts Chicago in a National League football contest Sunday afternoon with Herschel Nevers leading the Cardinals. Nevers brings a star lineup and a passing attack that has troubled opponents this season. He is reportedly the third highest paid player in professional football behind Red Grange and Benny Friedman.
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Crisler Emphasizes Gophers Passing Game for Northwest Clash
Minneapolis Minnesota November 5 Indications that the Minnesota Gophers will air the attack in their crucial battle with Northwest Saturday were seen today as coach Fritz Crisler stressed developing new forward pass plays.
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Few Changes In Ohio Lineup For Game With Navy
Ohio State will field nearly the same starting lineup as in the last three games for the Navy clash. A possible move is Janvis Ferrall at left end for Fred Conrad. Kip Miller’s Navy team departs Annapolis tonight and arrives Friday morning. Ohio State holds final practice Friday afternoon in Ohio Stadium amid closed sessions. Bob Grady is mildly hurt in a scrimmage, while Jack Greenberg and Watson Webber impressed in carries.
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128 Colleges To Play In Charity Football Games
128 colleges have agreed to play charity football games to aid Hoover relief efforts. National organizers say 53 teams already scheduled, with hundreds more joining. Participating schools include Army, Navy, Yale, Iowa, Holy Cross, Dartmouth, Princeton, Penn State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Duke, and Georgia Tech among others.
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Struck Furnitures Triumph 7-0 Over East Side Flashes
The Struck Furnitures defeated the East Side Flashes 7 to 0 on McKinley field yesterday afternoon. Despite being outweighed, Struck Furnitures dominated play in all phases. AR Wolodzko scored the team’s lone touchdown and added the extra point via a Wolodzko pass.
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Wrestling results from New York and Newark arenas
United Press reports results from St Nicholas Arena in New York where Henri Deblane of France defeated Lee Wykoff of St Laws and Harry Cornaweet of Cleveland defeated Jim Heslin of Australia at Laurel Gardens in Newark N J Ray Steele of California defeated Bennie Ginsberg of Chicago George Calza of Italy threw George Hills of Wisconsin at Ridgewood Grove in Brooklyn George Haagen U S Marines defeated Joe Toots Mond Colorado Matros Kirienko of Russia threw Floyd Marshall of California Tiny Roebuck of Haskell drew with Rudy Dusek of Omaha
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Lakewood Brings Heavy Eleven to Ely Stadium for Erie Game
Lakewood invades Ely Stadium Saturday for a Lake Erie League showdown with Elyria Crimson Flashes. Officials note Lakewood’s heavier lineup contrasts with Elyria’s reputed beefiest eleven, as both teams prepare with scrimmage and practice mixed with weight discussions, injuries minimal, and key players named for the clash.
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Carnera Campolo Set for Garden Bout at Madison Square Garden
Italian heavyweight Primo Carnera will meet Victorio Campolo of Argentina in a World title clash at Madison Square Garden on November 27 to defend his crown. The bout is staged for the benefit of Jewish Federated Charities.
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