Dempsey Forecast as Four World Champs Foreseen for 1876
The Evening World prints Rex Rickard predictions for 1876 noting four new world champions and two heavyweight title bouts. Jack Dempsey is tipped to defend the heavyweight crown twice and face Gene Tunney and Jack Wills, with Berlenbach praised as a strong light heavyweight threat.
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Female baseball visitors stranded in Japan face repatriation
The Philadelphia Robbies, a club of women players billed as America’s top female ballteam, faced financial collapse in Japan after poor patronage and high costs. Manager Hamilton and Ainsmith failed to secure funds. Henry Sanborn arranged local aid, while N H Mady of Kobe advanced $6,900 for ship passage and rail to Philadelphia. The group departs with plans for a world tour, leaving behind critics of management.
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Big Ten Track Meet At Iowa City May 28 25 Held By Hawkeyes
About 260 athletes from 10 Western Conference institutions are expected for the outdoor Big Ten track championships at Iowa City May 28 and 29. The event, previously open to non conference teams, will be closed this year. Hawkeye athletes aim to surpass 1922 records set on the Town track, with seven letter men in track events and four in field events leading the defense of their 24 point second place.
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Bollinger Wins Decisive 10 Round Bout in San Diego
Lou Bollinger, famed Waterloo boxing figure, defeated Charles Bollinger in a 10 round match in San Diego last night. Since moving to California, he has won three coast city bouts, though he remains in fragile health following prior surgery.
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Waterloo Boys Lose as Rapids Card Proceeds
In Cedar Rapids on January 2 a boxing card featured several bouts. Al Spina defeated Williamston in Davenport, Jim Burlinghay stopped Fh non, Leo Secola beat Caddy Kelly, and Frankie Hanen defeated Hail Brown. The event showcased local fighters in six round and Leon round matchups with mixed results.
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Basketball on Card Tonight at Y M C A
Tonight at the Y M C A two undefeated teams meet in a key league matchup. The National Guard and Illinois Central basket squads clash for leadership as Roth and Cutler Wardmates also square off in a separate contest.
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New Year Drying Up In Cities As Banter Flows
A chaotic era New Year celebration scenes across the nation show extreme dryness in jokes and revelry, with Milwaukee and other cities reporting arid humor. Accounts mention ginger ale misfires, radio bells, and a Pensacola segment warning about the whimsical gift of wit while Senators grapple with world court reservations and political tensions.
Iowa U Proud of New Field House
Iowa U unveils plans for a new field house to be one of the largest indoor facilities in the region. Construction to begin soon with 1300 tons of steel and a 420 foot long building designed to house wrestling, basketball, and other indoor sports.
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Four New Golf Champions Crowned in 1926
New York reports four major golf titles changed hands during 1926. Bobby Jones won the national amateur for a second year, Willie McFarlane beat Jones to claim the national open, and Cyril Walker took the open title from Jones. Glenna Collett regained the British amateur or American women’s titles, while Walter Hagen held his PGA championship.
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Bobby Jones
Willie McFarlane
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Cyril Walker
Glenna Coltelt
Dorothy Campbell Turd
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Dita Barnes
Walter Hagen
Robert Harris
E. W. ©. Holderness
Miss Toyce Wethered
Glenna Collett
Cage referees now czars says Vel official
Herbert Raynolis the dean of basketball officials says referees are czars on the court and can quiet coaches now. He notes officiating is hard with long training, and mistakes happen, but cooperation between umpires and referees stabilizes the game and officials must call every offense to deter fouls.
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New York
Tenpin Topics: Weeknight Championship Recap
The fragmentary items reference a weekly tenpin topic round with teams and players, noting matchups and possible results. Names appear garbled, but indicate a sports roundup style with local teams and event names. The piece hints at a Wednesday replay and player performances, set within a city sports section.
Alabama Victorious in Brilliant New Year Game
Alabama defeated Washington 19 to 10 in a Rose Bowl East-West clash seen as a historic first win for the South over the Pacific Coast champions. Buckler and Wilson starred as playmaking runs and timely passes rallied the Crimson Tide from a late deficit. Washington’s offense, hobbled by injuries, struggled while Cliphert directed a decisive late surge.
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Undefeated Teams Set for East High League Showdown
Walnut Street Baptist and Chris Episcopal basketball clubs lead the Intermediate division with perfect 3-0 records and travel to East High next Tuesday. They meet First Brethren and Northminster Presbyterian as a full card of church league games unfolds with potential upsets and tight contests. Senior and Junior schedules also fill the week with notable matchups including Grace M B Linden M B and St Pauls M E among others.
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Fans urged to attend Werloo Baseball association meeting
Fans are invited to the annual Werloo Baseball Association meeting at city hall Monday at 8 p m. They will elect directors and set next year policies. Bert Williford, president since 1922, is favored for a new term despite debate on reducing board size to improve efficiency.
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Southpaws Show Strong Hitting in Major Leagues
Records indicate left handed batters perform well across leagues. In the American League 23 of 66 listed among the top 100 hitters are lefties, and 7 of the 18 atop the .350 mark bat left. National League data show similar patterns with a minority of left handers among the top 10.
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Outdoor weekend camping with ax and gear tips
The article advises a two and a half pound double bit ax with a 28 inch handle for general use, and a Nessmuk style ax with a 16 inch handle for lighter tasks. It recommends a three and a half pound ax with a 36 inch handle for winter firewood, plus a 48 inch saw blade.
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Buena Vista Beavers Rally Through Four Season Grid Record
Storm Lake Iowa January report details Buena Vista College football under coach J D Kelly. In four seasons the Beavers posted 22 wins, 2 ties, 5 losses, with 1917 through 1924 highlights. Notable games include a 1923 setbacks to Trinity and Western Union and a rare victory by Iowa conference foe.
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Hooper May Not Return to White Sox
Chicago outfielder Harry Hooper may not rejoin the Chicago White Sox and could manage a Western league team, likely Omaha. Hooper seeks assurance from Bowle and has been promised his release if he finds a desired team or managerial post. He joined the White Sox in 1820 via a trade with Boston and earlier rose from California State League to the majors.
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Shade Beats Todd In Garden Middleweight Bout
New York Jan 2. Dave Shade former California welterweight rose to a top ranking by decisively beating Roland Todd former British champion at Madison Square Garden. Shade won nine rounds to Todd one, as Todd was floored in the third by a right hand blow and Shade pressed for a knockout throughout. The outcome signals Shade’s rise in the middleweight division and hints at future key matchups. Harry Greb has accepted terms to fight Tiger Flowers at the Garden, with Flowers challenging and the champion given 30 days to sign for defense.
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Frank Boyle Eyes Semipro Club Move Next Season
Frank Boyle of Waterloo, longtime Marshalltown club manager, is expected to organize a semipro team for Sioux Falls next season. He may also seek a class B manager post if a national minor league meet in California approves a new league. The Sioux Falls hopeful previously led the Sioux Falls TriState era club and is sought by the city to return and organize a semipro outfit.
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Roscoe Hall: Iowa boxing coach with undefeated KO run
Roscoe Hall of Iowa City, a boxing coach and student, has fought 18 bouts in six years and never been knocked out. At age 23 he remains unbeaten with a string of knockouts, including a recent Milwaukee bout where a late eighth round KO kept his record intact.
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Former OWA Mentor to Conduct Coaching School in Colorado
Howard Tones, USC football coach, will conduct a coaching school at Colorado Teachers College in Hoxlsmaumer, announced by President George W. Flacar. The event aims to train athletic coaches with a focus on football techniques and program development.
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Orange Basket Team Beats Geneva 29 to 16
Orange basket team defeated Geneva by 29 to 16 at Geneva yesterday, with Finchford contributing earlier on December 29 in a 37 to 9 victory at the Orange gym. The Orange second squad led 11 to 5 at halftime. A separate volleyball match saw Finchford girls win.
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High Low Spots in Sport World
Traps Fla Grange ran for two fourth quarter touchdowns as the Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Cardinals. Grange carried three times for six yards and completed a pass. Tilden denied retirement plans amid talk of devoting his line to the archrival. Traynor, Pirates third baseman, hospitalized for nose surgery after a two-year-old injury. Notre Dame All Stars beat Princeton All Stars on New Year’s Day in a fourth-quarter score. Other notes mention national figures and college teams, with scattered league and player movements.
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