Sprinters Williams Bracey Wikoff Set For Ohio State Relays
Percy Williams of Canada and Prank Wikoff of California lead a possible four man sprint quartet at the Ohio State Relays this spring. George Simpson Bracey and Williams have shown top form in Millrose and Olympic trials while Williams impressed in indoor meets. The plan calls for 100 and 220 yard races to decide a world championship with Williams and Wikoff likely dominant figures.
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Tutor grapplers drill for Quel with Badger foe
Cedar Falls February 11 The standout event this week at State Teachers College is a wrestling bout with the University of Wisconsin on Saturday. Teachers have won three of four meets this season, including a 28 to 8 victory at Evanston and a 19 to 13 win over Purdue at Cedar Falls. The heavyweights and 125-pound class featured notable losses to Northwestern, with captain Relph Lupton defeating Pedersen. The team also beat Monmouth College 32 to 0, securing four falls and four decisions. The Wisconsin duel looms as a likely highlight of the schedule, reviving last year’s one point Wisconsin win margin.
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Chicago Mogul Sets $150000 Purse for Opening Stadium Bout
Chicago promoter Paddy Harmon raises a 150000 purse for the Walker Loughran heavyweight bout planned for the Stadium March 12. Negotiations hinge on Loughran’s high fee, with Walker’s camp seeking 50 000 to 100 000 and Harmon canvassing Tulsa to urge a signing before any contract.
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Great Names in Golf Showdown Between Smith and Jones
Horton Smith rises from obscurity in Joplin to beat Walter Hagen at Catalina Island and earn Ryder Cup selection. Macdonald Smulth, from Great Neck, defends the 1928 Los Angeles open title, while Alex Smith held the U S Open crowns in 1900 and 1910. A speculative Smith Jones tournament pits top Smiths against Joneses with matchups decided by chance.
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England
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Great Neck
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United States
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Rowland Jones
Wolverines Face Northwestern in Big Ten Basketball Clash
Michigan bets to extend lead as Northwestern travels to challenge the undefeated Wolverines. Northwestern hopes to stop guard Danny Rose and prevent Michigan from its league offensive surge. Other big games include Purdue at Northwestern, Illinois at Minnesota, Wisconsin at Indiana, Chicago at Iowa, and Minnesota hosting Illinois.
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Amatuer Sports Rivalries Weigh After Five Years
The article outlines evolving relations between the Amateur Athletic Union and the National College Athletic Association, tracing disputes over Olympic control and amateur principles from the 1920s through recent leadership changes. It notes Paddock’s controversial 1923 Paris participation, shifts under Avery Brundage, and hopes for future harmony as the New Orleans and Chicago events unfold.
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Tilden Sets New Record as No 1 For Ninth Straight Year
William Tilden reinforces his No 1 spot on the American tennis list for the ninth consecutive year, breaking national and world records. The article notes his age thirty six, the era’s top rivals like Lacoste and Cochet, and the shifting American Davis Cup fortunes since 1920.
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New York
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Philadelphian
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Wills Dominates American and World Women Tennis Ranking
Helen Wills, poised at 24, has led the American women’s rankings five times in six years and held the world’s No 1 position for five straight years. She eyes further record marks as 1920 approaches with little male opposition after a flawless previous season.
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Oklahoma Sooners Eye Big Six Title After Wins
Oklahoma University cagers extend hot streak with a 49 to 34 win over Town State College. Missouri remains second after a 33 to 31 victory over Kansas Aggies. Upcoming conference games include Oklahoma at Nebraska and Kansas at Oklahoma.
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Lemoine Batson Ties Ski Jump World Record
In Westby Wisconsin on Sunday Lemoine Batson representing the Sioux Valley Bri clih of Canton South Dakota tied the world record with an 183 foot second jump after a 187 foot first trial was disqualified for a deadline violation. Lara Haugen of Chicago and Anders Haugen of Chicago shared top finishes with Anders winning and Leirs second as Halver Walstad of Racine placed third.
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Cochran Edges Matsuyama In Billiards Title Tilt
New York, Feb 11—Sinrey Matsuyama and Welker Cochran vie for the 19.2 balk line crown in a Level club round robin. Matsuyama, with three straight wins, leads but Cochran is the favorite at 5 to 4. Schaefer also remains in title contention as the trio race toward a Wednesday finish with two victories likely clinching the championship.
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Young Joplin Pro Wins Rich Tourney on Florida Links
Pensacola Florida February 11 P Orton Smith 21 year old Joplin Maine professional dominated the Greater Pensacola Open golf tournament finishing 274 10 under par for 72 holes five strokes ahead of runner up Mehlham New York Gene New York and Henr ten British pro all tied at 282 283 and 284 in the upper tier with several others scoring in the 280s and 290s.
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Nurmi May Quit Mile After Conger Defeat
New York reports say Praays Nurmi may abandon the mile after Ray Conger beat him at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden. Conger won in 4 minutes 17.95 seconds, Nurmi finishing eight yards behind. Finnish rival Eino Purje looms as a challenger for longer distances.
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West Point to Enter Drake Relays for First Time
West Point's track team will travel to Des Moines for Drake's Relays in April marking the academy's first westward participation west of the Mississippi. Athletic director Major Fleming informed Ossie Salem of the setup in a letter announcing the contingent.
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Military Academy
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