Cornhuskers Not After to Berth
Lincoln reports debunk rumors that Nebraska plans to rejoin or seek Big Ten membership after leaving the Missouri Valley. Acting athletic director Dr. James Loos and coach Henry Schultz will attend the Chicago meeting mainly to discuss 1920 football scheduling. Nebraska maintains it will not apply and aims to keep the home campus schedule policy, while fans protest Big Ten stance on Omaha games versus Kansas and Missouri track profits.
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Iowa U Football Men Honored by Sports Critics
Iowa City December 4 The University of Iowa football men received conference honors from sports writers this year. Slater was a unanimous tackle choice, Bedding earned an almost unanimous end spot, Aubrey Devine shared quarterback honors, Lohman was placed at full back, and Hunzelmann found a guard role on some second teams. Most honorees have another season ahead, giving Coach Jones a strong foundation for a higher Western standing next season.
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Iowa Falls Adopts Fuel Conservation Rules
Beginning last evening Iowa Falls imposes fuel saving measures. Stores close at 5 except cafes and milk depots, street lights and electric signs reduced, church services moved to heated venues, public schools stay open to regular holiday timing, businesses stay open later for Christmas trade, and residents urged to conserve coal and use wood.
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Baseball Club Owners Move to Block Dec Meeting
Owners of the New York club obtained an injunction preventing President Ban Johnson from holding the American Baseball league annual meeting scheduled for December 10 in Chicago. The order, issued by Supreme Court Justice Newburger, requires Johnson and the St Louis and Cleveland clubs to show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent.
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Donlin Sees Modern Stars Outshine Old Timers on Stage
Mike Donlin former Giant outfielder and Red veteran says today’s major leaguers are better prepared and less combative than the old guard. He notes fans want skill and headwork over battles and believes the Reds, led by a strong lineup, deserved their recent series win.
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Willie Hoppe Plans Coast to Coast Tour for Big Earnings
The renowned cueist Willie Hoppe, based in New York, eyes a coast to coast tour with an average of 250 dollars per night for six nights weekly. His earnings, plus a billiard table company salary, total a strong winter financial base. The tour may include Japanese star Woji Yamada, and Hoppe's business acumen underpins his rising appeal.
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Boyd Named Captain Of 1920 Iowa State Football Team
Ames Ia Dec 4 Marshall A Boyd was unanimously elected captain of the 1920 Iowa State College football team at the annual banquet. Boyd, a quarterback and junior animal husbandry student from Russell IA, is praised as a keen field general and versatile athlete noted for basketball and track prowess.
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Saph McKenna to face Tony Caponi in Rock Island ring
In Rock Island on December 18 Saph McKenna of St Paul will meet Tony Caponi Rock Island's popular bantamweight in the main event of Babe Meanor's all star card Caponi, who drew with Mike Dundee in a 10 round bout at Waterloo last winter, is training hard for the bout.
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Spy Town
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Daytona Beach
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Woman's Missionary Society meets in Porte City
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met in Porte City with Mrs. W. P. Mayes hosting. Sessions covered roll call devotionals and home mission topics. leaders included Mrs. Mcblough and Mrs. Thompson with assistance from Mrs. Banger.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
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Banger
Skunk Den Raid Netted 41 Raccoons Near Shelby
Frank Mattox and L W Klinkefus raided a skunk den on Mattox’s farm and captured 41 raccoons. Eight wore narrow stripes and three broad striped. They dug into a main den five feet from the entrance and found 11 inside. The animals were shot after being uncovered. Almost two gallons of oil were recovered with fur value near $100. Advertising is always NEWS.
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Noted Battery Signed by Chicago Nationals
Chicago Der 4. Pitcher Grover Alexander and catcher Killefer will be with the Chicago Nationals next season. Killefer signed a one year contract and Alexander came to terms at season's end.
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Prince Albert Tobacco Marketing Pitch In Red Bags And Tins
An advertisement touts Prince Albert tobacco available everywhere with red bags and red tins. It promotes a crystal glass humidor with sponge moistener to keep tobacco in perfect condition from Avnold Tobasen Company of Winston-Salem North Carolina.
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Oakland Gale Smith and Carl Morris Boxed To Draw
Sport flashes report a four round draw between Oakland boxers Gale Gunboat Smith and Carl Morris. The terse item notes the bout ended even as a subtle sales pitch appears in a Courier for a sale advertisement.
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Desert rat recalls Willard Dempsey fight
In San Bernardino a desert traveler, civil engineer M. u. Cook, recounts meeting a desert rat who asked who won the Willard Dempsey bout. On learning the result, the animal turned away, leaving Cook perplexed by the odd encounter.
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World Turns as Congress Holds Firm Control
The fragment notes a presidential crisis moment with references to the United States and congressional dominance by a party or group. It indicates a political stalemate or decisive influence shaping national action as implied by the opening call to a central figure.
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