Coaches Seek Solutions to Grange Problem at Parley
At the New York meeting of the American Football Coaches Association, leaders debate handling of professional players in college football. Bob Zuppke and others argue over Grange’s move to pro football and the threat of reprisals against colleges. The piece notes professors and conference heads may push measures, while predicting pro and college football will coexist once the Grange controversy subsides.
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Davis J. Walsh
N.S
New York
Grange
American Football Association
Wre
Pennsylvania
National Collegiate Athletic Association
J. W. Griffith
Folsom
University of Colorado
Bros
Tim Mara
New York Giants
Coaches Association
Bob Zuppke
Wilnais
Red Grange
Ional
Midwest group to attend Mississipp Valley motorboat confab
Sheldon Clark will head the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association delegation named by President R H Daniels for the national motorboat show in New York January 24 to 30. The Midwest group will be the largest ever sent with Commodore Clark and former presidents from Miami, Muscatine, and Chicago among others. Delegates from 43 clubs in 38 cities will attend the Chicago meeting on January 3 to select the 1926 convention site, with St Louis and Missouri city among contenders.
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Chicago
Dac
Sheldon Clark
R. H. Daniels
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
New York
Ily
Mississisp Ni Valley Association
Daniels
Midwest
Bestia
Clark
Prezdent
Cicle
Tegatin
Red Grange Sought for Six Round Bout in Tampa
Red Grange planned for a six round professional boxing match in Tampa this week. Promoter Jim Jowning announced the event with Grange slated for twelve three minute rounds across two minute segments, following a prior local appearance.
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Red Grange
Tampa
Flr
Notri Wate
Oe Lavine
Alinona
Ren
Gianla
Ft Whr
Jim Jowning
Arillery
Washington State Team Defeats Honglulu Gridmen
In a regional football clash, Washington State triumphed over the Honglulu gridmen with a decisive score. The game featured key plays by standout players and a solid defense securing the win.
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Washington State
Honglulu
Odd Holiday Notes From A Cobble Street Scene
A playful, fragmentary poem and column snippet describe a festive street scene. The narrator recalls a lively passerby with glittering eyes and a burdened mood, then shifts to holiday greetings and card satire from Florida and a comic artist duo.
Charleston Lesson Number One
A fragmented text describes a pivot on the left foot and a misdirected throw with injuries and mental distress. It references a chaotic scene at a door and an odd New Year greeting amidst disjointed phrases and surreal imagery.
Molders Accept Long-Standing Pact Amid New Pay Cap
The thirty eighth year sees molders agree to a contract without a strike, though earning potential is capped at Bla a day under new rules. The piece notes broad territory coverage and cites a Michigan proprietor fined over an orchestra performance without consent. It mentions reactions to aging dances and social norms of the era.
Record Breaking Speed Boat Race Planned in Florida
California speed boat builders end the year with a new hydroplane record of 49.45 mph set by Smiling Dan. The craft Little Lar, owned by Poorin, set a 53.3 mph mark for the class, as six trials were conducted under harbor inspectors and state observers. Secretary MacLeod of the Pacific Coast Hydroplane Association will present Smiling Dan W Y at Palm Beach to attract national regatta participation.
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Little Lar
Poorin
Wade Sun
Dan
Maeleot
Pacific Toast
Dan WY
National Motorhoat
New York
Palm Beach
Pla
MacLeoud
Aartes
Midwest
Smilieg
Prep BASKETEERS FAGE SOLID WEEK OF HARD PRACTICE
Prep basketball teams in holiday sessions prepare for the season opening Friday Jan 8 and running into March. East and West Highs start with key lineups as Makeever notes Sansone and Snyder face eligibility Feb 1 while Sarnt’s West shows progress with Harrington Potter Chisholm Burgess and Haselmian forming the core.
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Focal High
Cedar Falls High
West High
Grant
Cedar Rapids
Aril
Midge Makeever
Makeever
Bicker
Sansone
Thompson
Snyder
Burgess
Haselmian
Growth of Pro Football Compared to College Grid
The article weighs whether Red Grange's move to pro football signals a surge in professional leagues that could eclipse college football and even baseball. It notes publicity from Grange's 1925 striking game, contrasts pro football's rising star path with baseball, and questions long term financial viability and college impact on players.
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W York Giants
Red” Grange
Grange
Hie
Colle
Seacoa
White Sox acquire $100,000 pitcher for only $5,000
Chicago reports the White Sox secured pitcher Alphonse Thomas from the Baltimore Orioles for $5,000 under a draft rule. Thomas, who won 31 games last season in the International League, was valued far higher by others, while Maurice Archdeacon and a later draft move affected the trade.
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Chicago
White Sox
Alphonse Thomas
Baltimore Orioles
Baseball
Thomas
Jack Dunn
Orioles
Dunn
Maurice Archdeacon
Sox
Washington Senators
Archdeacon
Soxs
Baltimore City College
Iowa State Cagers Ready to Face Minnesota Tonight
Iowa State prepares to meet Minnesota at home as coach Taylor tightens final workout for the Gophers game. Minnesota already beat Marquette and Notre Dame, with the Ames lineup featuring Vasey Nydah Welden and Putt among those listed in the starting group.
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Minnesota
Vaul
Minnoes
Cains
Joach Taylor
Bi Ton
Marquette
Vasey
Nydah
Welden
Board of Trustees Approves New Luther Gym Construction
The board of trustees sanctions erection of a new Luther gym. Proceedings reference related costs and planning, with notes on timelines and responsibilities for completion in 1916. The article mentions local figures and institutional steps toward the project.
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Board OF Trustees
NEW Luther Gym
Waterloo Gas Five Defeats Hawkeye Oil 29 to 20
Waterloo Gasoline five topped Hawkeye Oil 29 to 20 in a close first week contest. Forward Marker and Jolson led the winners with White at center and Hanson and Peck at guards, while Sindlinger Stripp and Brand Etsh Mey Burright made up the Hawkeye lineup.
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Baskersbell
Waterloo Gasoline Ingine
Hawkeye Oil
Gates Business college-Bartles
Shepherd
Gates School
Waterloo Gas-Hawkeye Oil
Marker
Jolson
White
Hanson
Peck
Sindlinger
Stripp
Brand Center
Etsh- Mey
Burright
Fast Tilts Shine in Junior Circuit Play
The Christ Episcopal aggregation, last year’s title holder, dominated rivals as Linden M. B.ain camp fell 29 to 4. Presbyterians beat First Baptist 14 to 1, Congregational downed Walnut Street 7 to 1, and Wrst& 5 defeated Grace M. EL 22 to 12 in Saturday action at the Y.
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Y Sel Fala
Christ” Episcopal Aggregation
Linden M. B. Iain Camp
Presbyterians
First Baptist
First
Wisconsin U Claims Its New Hockey Rink Largest in Country
Madison Wis December reports Wisconsin University claims its new hockey rink is the largest in the country, surpassing rival arenas. The facility, under coach Kay Iverson, is described as a major campus project with a 250 foot linkage and extensive preparation by varsity players for upcoming games.
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Wisconsin U
Madison
Wis
Dee
Wiscons
Finland
Ecampus
Wader
Cornet
Kay Iverson
Mfas Ros Tlo Coutry
Tyerson
Ater
Fide
Drake to Meet Eastern Eleven in 1927 Schedule
Des Moines reports Drake aims to add an Eastern opponent for 1927 as part of a seven game gridiron slate. With Notre Dame Nebraska and Mississippi Alabama on the card, the Thanksgiving home date against an Eastern foe would mark the Bulldogs’ first in years. Coach Ossie Solem looks to leverage 12 lettermen and strong freshmen to boost a formidable season. A weekly pool tournament drew big entries at White billiard rooms this evening.
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Des Moines
Ossie Solem
New York City
Bulldogs
Bulldog
Drake
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Town State
Anes
Drake Stadium
Mississippi University
Oklahoma University Kansas University
Grinnell
Pioneers
Ossie Sglem
Tnine
Builpups
Stack
Rock
Notre Day
Jonze
Rockne
Iine
Buz
Serand
Army
Penn State
Baylor
Larcard
Reloiy
Minn Gota
Georgia Tech
Saregie Tech
Rockne Il
Prominent sports figure dies suddenly at home
New York manager and matchmaker Sigia Bernelti dies at his home from acute indigestion. He was 53 and had 10 years in boxing prominence. Other notes include champion bantamweight Rosenberg seeking matches and plans for returns. Mickey Walker training for a defense. benefit football receipts noted. Gonzaga beats Los Angeles Athletic Club. Navy and other college teams listed with upcoming games and fund allocations.
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New York
Silvey Burns
Sigia Bernelti
Charles Rosenberg
Bushy Grham
Bud Taylor
Chick Suggs
Eddie Anderson
Iifornia
Jack Keamns
Mickey Walker
Hugh K. McKewitt
Imperial Potentate of Islam Temple Shiners
Shriners’ Crippled Childrens Hospital
Los Angeles
Cal
Gonzaga University
Spokane
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Bross
Gonzaga
Madama Eleven
University of Washington
Washington
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Navy Fillingham
West Mayers
Navy
San Diego
Tavyy Rellot
George Oowen
Harvard
Bears
Boston A. A
New York A. C
Sowburgh
Claus Thunders
Tvan
Anesio Taramaschi
Tids
Onvieh Houg
Properly cooking game faces rough critique and praise
The author argues against skinning birds and trimming game for convenience. They praise cooking a whole duck with skin, noting moist flesh and crisp skin, and compare elk steaks prepared thick and simply broiled to showcase tenderness. They urge proper preparation to honor wild game and avoid waste.
Missouri Tigers Ready for Purdue and Michigan Tests
Missouri basketball coach George Bond sent 10 players to Indianapolis for two days at the Indianapolis Athletic Club before heading to Lafayette to face Purdue on December 1. Two days later the Tigers meet Michigan in Ann Arbor with Captain McMillan and nine teammates picked for the trip.
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Columbia
Chrismas
University of Missouri
George Bond
Biily Waison
Indianapolis
Tigers
Lafayette
Purdue
Missouri
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Bond
Simmon
Uir
McMillan
Buchner
O'Sullivan
Bacchus
McDonovsh
Yunkter
Chanton
Flamank
McQueen
Knight
Wayne Munn and other sports notes in a Waterloo breath
The article recalls Wayne Munn's early boxing attempts in Sioux City and his turn to wrestling, notes on Bobby Jones and golf gear, Jim Barnes and a broken driver affecting a pivotal moment, and mentions Evan W. Mathews, a Chicago White Sox prospect from the Cushing club. It also references Otto Vogel and a 1924 Cedar Rapids link, plus a 1992 flurry involving Flo.
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Waterloo Sport
Wayne
Big
Evan W. Mathews
Chicago White Sox
Cushing
Okla
Burlington
Flo
Cedar Rapids
Orivein
Cuzhing
White Sox
Marquette to Host Iowa in Return Game at Home
Milwaukee WI Dec 28 After a 10 day layoff Marquette University basketball team resumes work preparing for next Saturday’s clash with Sam Barry’s University of Iowa in the Marquette gym. The Hawkeyes visit after recent wins over St Louis Butler and Wabash while Marquette has beaten Minnesota Albion and Milwaukee Normal and lost to Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette University
Alarquette Gymnasium
Sam Barry
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa
Marquetts
Williste
Shrong
Alercer University
Macon
Frank J. Murray
Ililltooners
Marquette
Hawkeyes
Sam Harry
Iowans
St. Louis University
Butler
Wabash
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Ailton
Wisconsin
Dope
Murray
Buck Bailey Turns Pro and Will Coach San Francisco Team
Buck Bailey the Olympic club veteran quits amateur football to join as pro captain and coach of the San Francisco squad that will face Ross Grange and the Chicago Tears on January 24. Bailey, age 5 White, stars as guard and lineman and sparked the EastWest all star game. Rumors say other famed coaches-players may sign as opening bids approach.
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San Francisco
Buck Bailey
Olympic Club
William Spion
Bailey
Ross Grange
Chicago
It & Bailey
Mareh
Cowan
Rockne Idolized At Notre Dame U Has Fine Record
Chicago reports Notre Dame fans keep Rockne in the spotlight as he builds teams with strong schedules. The piece chronicles his leadership, notes the 1924 season’s dominance, and lists the Irish opponents and results shaping a growing national reputation.
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Rockne
Notre Dame U
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