Football Rules Committee to rule on fumbles dead
New York Feb 12 the football rules committee may declare all fumbles recovered by the defending team dead at the point of recovery. The change, favored by coaches, would apply to fumbles not limited to punts and lateral passes and seeks uniformity in error. Goal posts likely stay at the end line despite some calls for reversion.
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Davis J. Walsu
L.N
New York
Roy Riegels
Gam’ White
Sea View Country Club
Absecon
N. J
Thio
Wrestling Champ to Defend Title in Chicago Coliseum
Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg will defend his heavyweight wrestling title at the Chicago Coliseum on February 25. The opponent has not been selected but will likely be former champion Jon Atecher or Hans Steinks.
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Chicago
Gus Sonnenberg
Ilinois State Athletic Commission
Coliseum
Jon Atecher
Hans Steinks
Iowa hockey league eyed with Waterloo top member
Veteran official Frank Pennas discussed plans for an Iowa hockey league with four to six cities. Waterloo would be a charter member, joined by Cedar Rapids Dubuque Des Moines Fort Dodge and Davenport. The league aims to boost attendance and rivalries, with Waterloo's team rated as class B if admitted to pro hockey. Pennas also praised Waterloo fans and hinted Waterloo’s team has a weak back check.
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Pennas
Frank Pennas
Becker- Chapman Post
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Davenport
The
Legion Post
Bes Moines
American Association
Capital City
Legion
Pennins
Piermont
Japane Artist Upset in Billiard Tourney by Welker Cochran
New York Feb 12 U P I Welker Cochran formerly of Manson Indiana and Kinney Matsuyama of Japan led the world 18.2 balkline billiard tourney with three wins and one loss each after Cochran defeated Matsuyama 400 to 373 in 19 innings. Matsuyama posted a 122 high run in the seventh. Tonight Matsuyama faces Jake Schaefer and Cochran meets Schaefer tomorrow with a playoff possible to decide the title. Missouri Matmen Lose Oklahoma Aggies roll to 30 6 victory over Missouri wrestling team in Stillwater.
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New York
U.pi
Matsuurama
Jake Schaefer
Cochran
Schaefer
Tle
Pirates Count on Three Rookies to Spark Revival
The Pittsburgh Pirates bolster weak spots with a trio of rookies Swetonic Stroner and French among hopefuls for regular roles while veterans anchor pitching and infield duties. Strong competition for all positions, with Waner brothers in the outfield and Meine Chagnon and Spencer among new faces pushing for spots.
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George Kirkley
New York
U.P
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Lefi
Steve Swetonic
Indianapolis
Rochester
Stroner
Larry French
Portland
Jimmy Stroner
Wichita
Jess Pethy
Harry Rhconda
Brooklyn
Glenn Wright
Burleigh Grimes
Lee Meadows
Ray Kremer
Carmen Hill
Joe Dawson
Fred Fussell
Henry Meine
Kansas City
Leon Chagnon
Lynn New England
Homer Blankenship
Dallas
Glenn, Spencer
Charley Hargreaves
Ralston Hemsley
Claude Linton
Decatur
Pie Traynor
Dick Bartell
Ipsk
Rhonda
Waner Brothers
Left Feld
George Grantham
Adam Comonrosky
Fred Brickell
Carl Prey
Wilcox Still Hawkeye Scoring Leader After Indiana Game
Town City, Ta. Feb 12 Captain Francis J L Wilcox of the University of Iowa basketball team remains the leading Hawkeye scorer after the Indiana game last Saturday He left a sick bed to play and now has 88 points this season Irving Nelson is second with 56 points Twogood 44 Spradling 39 and Leeka 32 follow in the scoring chart
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Town City
Altho
Hoosiers
Francis JL. Wilcox
University of Iowa
Hawkeye
Indiana
Wilcox
Hoosier
Irving Nelson
Iowa
Twogood
Spradling
Leeka
College basketball results from Des Moines to Minnesota
A string of scores reports college games with Des Martes U, Central, Drake, Missouri, Columbia, Piattyilo Teachers, Unole Western Teachers, Towa Wesleyan, South Dakota, Morning aide, Purdue, Evansville, Northwestern, Michigan, Minois, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Concordia Moorhead, Augsburg Minneapolis with varied outcomes. several entries appear garbled or partial.
Stormy Petrel trembles over Ryder Cup team selections
The United States Ryder Cup squad for April in England lists Captain Walter Hagen and stars like Leo Diegel and Gene Sarazen, but omits Bill Mehlhorn. Writers argue Mehlhorn’s recent Texas Open, El Paso Open, and South Central Open wins merit inclusion, noting his 271 for 72 on a long course.
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England
Walter Hagen
Leo Diegel
Ed Dudley
al Espianosa
Johnny Farrel
Johnny Golden
Gene Sarazen
Horton Smith
Joe Turnesa
al Watrous
America
Bill Mehlhorm
William
Fenimore Country Club
Walter
Bill Mehlhorn
Mehlhorn
Ethe
Professional Golfers’ Association of America
Links
Coaches Seek Plan to Halt Hahn in Waterloo Basketball
Waterloo coaches Ralph Sarff and Midge Makeever worry over one standout, Hahn, who dominates for Charles City. The undefeated foe invades East and West Highs this weekend, drawing tense plans on whether a single defender or dual cover can curb his speed, power, and sharp eye as observers wonder how to stop a rising star.
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Ralph, Sarff
Midge Makeever
Waterloo
Charles City
Ivades
Charlies City
Hahn
Everett
Edward
Ernest
Jearn
Wisconsin
Purdue
Murphy
Hockey Game Off Friday Night Between Mort Snelling and Waterloo
The scheduled hockey matchup between Mort Snelling's team and Waterloo American Legion was canceled due to cold weather and waning local interest. Officials plan to host an improvised skate carnival next Friday if a game is not arranged, with Port Snelling or Chicago Athletic Association club as potential visitors.
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Mort Snelling
Waterloo American Legion
Roy Malcolm
Waterloo
Malcolm
Port Snelling
Chicago Athletic Association
Offeials Af Becker-Chapman Post
Tilden and Van Ryn Meet in Indoor Final Clash
New York by U.S. 2 John Van Ryn and William Tilden will duel in the Heighta Casino indoor tennis final this afternoon. Van Ryn, from East Orange New Jersey, fought back to edge Francis T Hunter 2 0 7 5 7 5 after a tense ninth game comeback to reach the championship match.
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New York
U.2
John van Ryn
Willam T. Tilden
East Orange
N. J
Francis ‘T. Hunter
Aryage
van Ryn
Hunter
Waterloo hockey finale ends in Winnipeg win series 2 1
Eight Canadian boys from Winnipeg defeated Waterloo 3 2 in a three game set to clinch the series two games to one and eight to five on points. Winnipeg topped Waterloo 2 1 last night as a rough period featured a fight between Collette and Clark. Waterlooo led early but Winnipeg tied it then pulled ahead with goals by Welker Hardy and Collette. Waterlon lineup listed with Kellogg in goal and Hand as referee Pennas of St Paul officiated. Funeral services were held for trainer Chet Kelley in West Liberty Iowa.
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Ybility
Winnipeg
Waterloo
Bob Collette
Clark
Roy Malcolm
Fort Snelling
Walker
Jack
Collette
Altho
Herdy
Waterloos
Bob Colletta
Kellogg
Mneups
Waterlon
Handa Kellog Mackinnon
Hardy B. Colletta
Lo Clark Royas
Walker G. Colletta
Inkster
Mickey L We Witter
Richardson
Malcolm
Webber
Hunter
Gort
Mason
Mitchell
Keele
Welker
Hartley
Keyes
Enantieds Wiffer
Hardy
West Liberty
Chet Kelley
Aurora
Hll
Fights Last Night Across Several Cities
A collage of boxing results from Cedar Rapids to Memphis reports multiple decisions and knockouts. Notable bouts include Johnny Fulton overpowering Prank Apargo, Benny Cass outpointing Harry Forbes, and Kid Williams earning a win on a foul over Gid Lampe. Continuous action featured Sam MacArthur stopping Frankle Hamdon and Jimmy McMamara flatlining Marchal Zavala.
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Associated Pyasa
Cedar Rapids
Johnny Fulton
Apargo
Cuengo
Benny Cass
Harry Forbes
Calumbua
King ‘Tat
Minneapolis
al Winkler
Philadé
Iphia
Baltimers
Kid Williama
Gid Lampe
New York
Kiks Satko
Brooklyn
Wills Hines
Chicago
Sannayillc
Wia
Anny Macarthur
Baginne
Mich
Frankle l
Amdon
Virginian
Minn
Jimmy McMamara
Marchal Zavala
Maxfea Chis
Lynn
Maas
fFrankie Moore
Boston
Henry Janeo
Navy
Flyteninson
Kan
Babe Hunt
Fonca
Okla
Martin Burka
New Oksana
Memphis
Tenn
Duater Malini
New Orleans
Atex Simms
Cleveland
Drew
Byan Peauciaco
Young Corbett
Preauo
Stopper
al Frnelo
Spekone
Former Baseball Scout Hugh Lehman Tracks Prospects
By Al Denaree a veteran writer recalls the vast Yankee scouting operation and notes Hugh Lehman, once with the Chicago Black Hawks, as the world’s champion hockey scout. Lehman reportedly traveled 11 060 miles in winter Canada seeking hockey prospects for his employers amid extreme cold and makeshift arenas.
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Thera
Ivory Hunters
New York Yankees
Yanks
Hugh Lehman
Kitchener
Chicago Black Hawks
Nine Tutor Cagers Depart for Game with Upper Iowa
Cedar Falls reports Coach Art Dickinson and nine players traveled to Fayette for a return conference clash with Upper Iowa. The Tutors, who beat the Peacocks in Cedar Falls, may shuffle the lineup with Flower sidelined by ankle trouble, possibly replaced by Duca or Hopkins. Haberlehter leads the offense at center with Sandren and a guard duo of Pritzel and Ortale.
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Cowrtar
Cedar Falls
Art Dickinson
Fayette
Dorman
Upper Iowa
Dormanites
Dickinson
Flower
Duca
Hopkins
Pritzel
Ortale
Haberlehter
Sandren
Dues
Cyclone Matmen Clinch Big Six Wrestling Title
Ames, In Feb. The defeat of the University of Kansas wrestlers by Ames State College last Saturday night clinches the Big Six wrestling title for the Cyclones. TSU has won all three conference meets, defeating Oklahoma and Nebraska teams.
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Courter Special Service
Ames
University of Kansas
Towa State College
Cyclones
Towa State
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Columbia Cagers Win Handily 35 23
Dubuque Ta Feb 12 Columbia cagers defeated Platteville Wis miners 35 to 23 in a fast game that turned rough at times. The Duhawks’ snappy town work stopped the miners from the outset while many substitutes saw action as locals built a safe lead.
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Dubuque
U.ab
Columbia Cagers
Platteville
Wis
Duhawks
Saints Apparent Winners of Town College League Title
Des Moines Feb 12 It appears St Ambrose will repeat as basketball champions of the Town college conference needing only two wins this week. Central and Iowa Wesleyan stand as remaining opponents, with Saints’ six other games already securing an .875 winning percentage. A single loss could shift the title, but Saints look like a near certainty. The Teachers and Luther remain contenders, while individual scoring leaders Haberichter and Ullrich lead in points, with others close behind.
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Des Moines
Town College
Saints
Central
Town Wesleyan
Lts
Quinteb
Pella
Davenport
Wesleyart
Mt. Pleasant
Luther
Norsemen
St. Ambrose
Western Union
Tutors
Iowa Wesleyan
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Cedar Falls
Decorah
Buena Vista
Columbia
Penn
Parsons
Upper Towa
Morningside
Iowa
Haberichter
Flower
Smith
Swanson
Ullrich
Des Moines University
Tadlvidne
al Seoring
St. Ambrosa
Ryckwnod
Hilton
Nelfert
Tetera
Myskens
Centra Rheeeis
Kirkpatrick
Simpson
Turbevio
Weetes
Kearney
Warner Armbrose
Kagge
Des Molors U
Hibbs
Guther
Gutehes
Caris Towa
Upper Te
Wesleyan
Shea Schwartz
Dempsey Names Prelim Fights for Shar key Stribling Bout
Promoter Jack Dempsey announces preliminaries for the Shar key Stribling fight on February 27 in Miami Beach. Babe Stribling of Macon will meet Andy Callahan of Boston in four rounds, with Tony Fuente facing Spike Webb in six, Johnny Grosso vs Marty Gallagher in eight, and a semifinal set. The card begins with an eight-man battle royal featuring Black fighters, a novelty unfamiliar to northern fans due to boxing commission rules in the north.
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Milami Beach
Fla
INS
Jack Dempsey
Babe Stribling
Macon
Andy Callahan
Boston
Tony Fuente
Spike Webb
Johnny Grosso
Marty Gallagher
Caintenanos
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