Loren Murchison Remembered for Wins in Olympic Lore
New York December 19 UPI two Olympiads eight years ago Loren Murchison of St Louis now in a arm traced with death at Decatur UL became the acknowledged king of all sprinters at the short distances. A veteran of the 1920 and 1924 Olympics, he was a mainstay of the United States track team at Amsterdam next year, until cerebral meningitis cut him down. He rose to national prominence in 1918 by winning the National AAU 220 yard title, then the 100 yard dash in 1920 and the century in 1923, also excelling indoors from 60 to 300 yards. His early speed made him formidable in short races. He led the 100 yard trials for the 1820 Olympic team and was the best in practice at Antwerp before the 100 meter final where a misunderstanding left him at the post, finishing last, while he helped win the sprint relay for the United States in both Olympics.
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New York
UPI
Loren Mitchison
St. Louts
Decatur
United States
Amsterdam
Murchison
Antwerp
Belgium
Hs Rah
Flyweight title clash set in Toronto Coliseum tonight
Englishman Ernie Jarvis faces Canadian Frenchy Belanger for the world flyweight championship under the National Boxing Association. Thomas Donohue and officials arrive with about 20 U S newspapers as Tex Rickard aims to pair the winner with Izzy Schwartz while Pennsylvania plans a further eliminations to crown Labarra’s successor.
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Toronto
Ont
Ernie Jarvis
Frenchy Belanger
Faight
National Boxing Association
Thomas Donohue
United States
Tex Rickard
New York
Terents
Izzy Schwartz
Hawkeyes Battle Ends In Draw At Knoxville Friday
The Hawkeyes and Waterloo Mehters tied in a hard fought Knoxville contest won by neither side. Local bouts and weather disruptions shaped a night featuring plans for later fights in Bismarck and notes on receivers, managers, and upcoming 1927 lineups.
Baseball Pilots Showed Phyloge Traits At Meet
New York notes after the major league meetings summarize trades and signings across the league. Yankees appear dominant with few strengthening moves while Browns Tigers and others swap players like Heinie Manush, Lou Blue, and George Sisler, with Ken Williams joining Boston and Chalmer Cissell moving for White Sox.
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Yankees
Babe Ruth
Red Sox
Lou Gehrig
Cleveland
Browns
Tigers
Heinie Manush
Lou Blue
Harry Rice
Elam Vangilder
Manush
Blue
Iowa Basketball Team Will Tour East Next Year
Iowa plans an East Coast tour for the 1928-29 season built around a home and home series with Pittsburgh and Notre Dame. Coach Justin M. Barry and H. C. Carlson sign the contract core. Possible games with Dartmouth and Pennsylvania are discussed as part of the Hawkeyes schedule.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Pittsburgh Panthers
Justin M. Barry
H. C. Carlson
Barry
Tows
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Hawkeyes
Pittsburgh
Dartmouth
Town
Big Green
Pennsylvania
Hawkeye
Knox College
East
Bsiwash
Downing
Skaters to draft constitution for new state union
Des Moines officials and representatives from towns seeking membership in the new state association of the International Skating Union will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday to draft a constitution by laws and schedules for the group.
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Des Moines
State Association
The
International Skating Union
Landis to Mediate Draft Settlement in Major Minor Tie
New York December reports Judge Landis will draft a broad settlement to end the draft controversy among major leagues minor leagues and the small clubs. The pact aims to unify presidents of the American and National leagues and the minor league association with a single plan likely to favor the little minors. The plan, still unnamed, seeks compromise while balancing the large leagues' investments and the small clubs' marginal role in baseball's structure.
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Green Grocer
Landis
Barnard and Heydler
Mike Sexton
Minor League Association
New Agreement Hoped To Deliver Only That Much
The text expresses cautious optimism that the revised agreement will achieve only the anticipated gains for the parties involved, avoiding any broader or unintended benefits beyond what was planned. It emphasizes measured expectations and the desire for a restrained outcome.
Oakland dealers from 13 counties meet in convention
About 40 Oakland automobile dealers from 13 Iowa counties gathered at Hotel Russell Lamson for a 1928 dealer meeting led by J D Browning of Waterloo and A L Alexander of Rockford Illinois. Factory representatives discussed dealer problems and business prospects as they took lunch at noon. Bamboo Which is so widely used for is Wood,5 a grass.
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Oakland
Iowa
Russell-Lamson
J. D. Browning
Waterloo
A. L. Alexander
Rockford
Havana Ribbon Five Cent Cigar Endorsed by Smokers
A nostalgic ad urges readers to try Havana Ribbon, a ripe tobacco cigar now selling for five cents. Advertisers claim it is mellow, mild, and fragrant, an old-time brand satisfying critical smokers for thirty years and now selling in the millions. Invest five cents and join the smoke-wise men.
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Havana
Americans at Oxford Have Prominent Part in WV Athletic Classes
Oxford dispatch reports American Rhodes scholars comprise half of Oxford’s Rhodes scholars for the year. Trustees list 15 from the United States and 14 from Canada and other Dominions. Americans named include E R Thoenen, RL Hyatt, RK Burns, RL Cook, ER McDill, WK Parker, WA Rosebrough, CF Gates, JW Olmsted, WE Lingelbach, RJ Van de Gren, GR Pienn, WW Butterworth, RR Brooks, WL Brown. Oaxaca women of Mexico weave wool cords into their hair to form turbans serving as pilfo and sun shield.
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England
Rhodes
Milliam Dominsons
Rhodes Trustees
United States
Canada
Dominions
E. R. Thoenen
RL. Hyatt
Arkenden
RK . Burns
Georgia
R. L. Cook
Vertoont
E. R. McDill
Florida
WK Parker
New Hampshire
W. A Rosebrough
Oregon
C. F
Gates
New Jersey
J. W. Olmsted
California
W. E. Lingelbach
Pennsylvania
R. J. van de Gren
Alabama
G. R Pienn
Ohio
W. W. Butterworth
Louisiana
R. R. R. Brooks
Connecticut
W. L. Brown
Nes
Virginia
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Portland Star
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Jimmy Ring
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Sunbeam Toaster
Iowa Public Service Co
Cedar Falls
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Pagt
Davis J. Walsh
N. & Sports Editors
Sorber
L. A. Cobb
Bluff Street
Merry Xmas
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Burgess Battery Company
Chicago
Standard Battery & Electric Co
West Fifth Street
Oaxaca
Mexico
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