Luther College Star Ossie Orwell Poised for Major League Break
From Luther College Decorah the oblong-turned star Ossie Orwell, nicknamed the Towa Ghost and the Great Orwell, has drawn the attention of Connie Mack. The Brewers sold him to the Philadelphia Athletics for next season marking a rapid rise from small college ball to the big leagues. Orwell, son of the late Rev S M Orwell, starred in 54 games with a .442 average before leaving Luther for the La Crosse team and then turning pro.
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Jai Alai Bets Rise as Bookmakers Face Legal Threats
Chicago report notes bookmakers taking more than 10000 dollars in jai alai wagers at a nightclub. The game combines tennis and handball on a broad court with individual or team play. Promoters sought an injunction before Judge Ryner to bar police interference, though indictments could still proceed if the activity is illegal.
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Judas Iva Ryner
Ryner
Pirates Battery Men Set to Depart for Paso Robles
Battery men of the Pittsburgh Pirates will leave Pittsburgh February 18 for Paso Robles California where spring training begins February 20 according to today's announcement. The team trainer will entrain February 9 arriving at Paso Robles four days later. The first several practice sessions will be held February 29.
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College and High School Basketball Scores Across Iowa
Webster City junior college beat Boone 26 to 15 while Notre Dame defeated Minnesota 26 to 18. Creighton and Greta Regina both posted scores, and high school results include Webster City 18 and Gran City Storm Duke 90 with multiple small-town games across the region.
GIO Coaches in Conference Hope for Rule Change
New York reports indicate college football coaches will press for greater representation on the national rules committee and seek reversal of recent changes such as the lateral pass rule and moving goal posts back 10 yards. Edward K. Hall may outline the rules committee stance in the NCA convention. The coaches favor a balanced game and doubt the added point changes achieved goals.
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Tenpin league standings and scores across Elks and Rotary circuits
Bowler Smith topped the ChestmasTur feature with 634 total at Elks alleys posting games of 212 205 and 217. Howard Traths led the Elks league with several high marks as do Harbin McFarlane and Thode in various events. Multiple leagues including John Deere Rotary Town Public Service and Commercial Teague posted week standings and top scores such as 249 by Tom Buchanan and 220 by George Shoemaker. A 4 7 10 split was converted by Homer Worrell as schedules for next week were listed. An earthquake affected hundreds of towns, destroying Palesty and Ante.
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Hawkeye Alumni at Newton Meet Dec 29
Newton Iowa December 24 Alumni of Town University will meet here December 29 to discuss the athletic situation at the state institution. Resignations of officials may be demanded.
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Winners in Towa Tank Races May Try for Olympics
The Midwestern A A U swimming championships in Towa City on Feb 10 11 will crown eight event winners who qualify for the Olympic trials. The trials at the Iowa field house decide the 1928 Midwestern indoor team and individual titles with finals in Detroit late June. Notable figures include Elkins the Nebraska all around star aiming at Olympic decathlon honors and Fait Elkins noted for a new American decathlon record. Locke recently had tonsil surgery and aims to rebound in form.
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David A. Armbeuster
Iowa
Elkins
Locke
University of Nebraska
Locke and Elkins Drill for 28 Olympic Meet
New York December report notes Roland Locke of Nebraska, a sprinter, and Elkins preparing for the 28th Olympic meet. Details indicate promising form and national level competition with focus on sprint events.
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New York
Roland Locke
Nebraska
Ladies Favor Cubs Attendances Break Female Gate Records
Chicago reports a new record for feminine attendance as 5,516 women passed through free turnstiles on the ten Ladies days last season. The figure underscores strong interest of women fans in the Chicago Cubs during the prior year.
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LeMars Hockey Team Plans Contests Across Holidays
LeMars Indiana report notes the LeMars hockey team practicing daily for upcoming games against Akron Sioux City Waterloo and Alton. Christmas day December 25 and December 26 and January 2 are set game dates.
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