Tunney Will Sign to Defend Title at Yankee Stadium
New York boxing report claims Gene Tunney may defend his heavyweight title next September at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Tex Rickard plans a St Louis visit to discuss terms with Tunney while Humbert Hurzey, promoter, and managers join talks. Delaney and Dempsey named as potential foes if a bout is arranged.
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West Point May Enter Drake Relays Team
West Point may enter a squad at the Drake Relays in Des Moines this spring. Army track coach Lao A. Novak said plans are tentative but feasible after attending the national college football mentors meeting in New York. Drake University business manager Ed C. Lytton reported Novak’s enthusiasm and willingness to push the plan forward.
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Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Poison booze and moonshine spark lighted talk nationwide
scattered clippings debate poisoned alcohol danger and government search for safer formula while public fusses over moonshine blame shifts to moonlight and alcohol policies. rumors on Mussolini habit and Nicaragua crisis mix with stray sports banter and random headlines in a drift of tabloid-style notes.
Snakes and Their Bites Debunked by Plain Guide
A concise article explains why snakes frighten many, lists four poisonous types in America, and describes behaviors and remedies. It notes rattlers, cottonmouths, copperheads, and the coral snake as dangerous varieties, while garter snakes are harmless. It also covers bite mechanisms and basic first aid steps.
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Carolinas
Basketball gains popularity in France with rising leagues
Paris reports a doubling of basketball participation over five years. Twice as many teams join Paris leagues since 1921, with similar growth in the provinces. Football remains more popular. basketball lacks wide spectator appeal and many courts are still scarce.
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Risberg scandal hearing set before Commissioner Landis
Chicago reports list of 38 named figures from baseball including Swede Risberg and Ty Cobb, summoned for testimony as Risberg accuses White Sox of fixing the 1917 World Series and a 1923 Browns game. Hearing opens at 10 in Landis office with press access and public invitation.
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St. Louis Browns
Light Horse Harry Cooper Eyes Hagen’s Open Crown
Harry Cooper, the sensational Dallas born pro now in Los Angeles, looms as a potential successor to Walter Hagen. After rapid rise with a 60 in six months, he won the Los Angeles Open by prize money and was a semi finalist in the POG. He capped this with the Monterey Peninsula Open victory at Pebble Beach, posting 293 for 72 holes, and heads into the Los Angeles Open with strong confidence.
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Johnny Warrel
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Pebble Beach
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Scandal Hearing Promises Expensive Wednesday Session
Chicago January 4 Many ac ceptances have been received by Commissioner K M Landis for the seance at 122 South Michigan avenue tomorrow when Charles A Swede Risberg will dangle before the former White Sox teammates and Detroit Tigers the baseball skeletons of 10 years ago. The hearing will air charges tied to the 1917 and 1919 scandals with about 38 men summoned including five current or former American League managers.
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Donie Bush
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Washington Senators
Northwestern Star Moon Turns Pro with Rockford Bur
Hawkeye Full Moon Baker, a noted Northwestern athlete, becomes a pro with Rockford, while remaining a student and ineligible for college basketball. Stribling, heavyweight, linked to Lou Rollinger in a river incident. Miller buys Strib’s contract for $100,000. Iowa’s fieldhouse set for Jan. 14 dedication with Michigan visiting. big crowd expected. Late January fight plans for Hari Blue canceled due to rheumatism. Legion promoters to announce new bill. Baseball scandals involve Clarence Rowland and Reid Faber. public deserves full facts. Alabama Stanford game discussed with views on blocked punt and fourth-down decision in New Year’s Day clash.
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Strangler Lewis Defeats Munn in Two Straight Falls
In Chicago before 9000 fans, Ed Strangler Lewis claimed the heavyweight title by defeating Warne Munn. Lewis won the first fall in 57 43, the second in 12 33, using a crushing head hold to weaken and finally pin Munn after repeated cradles and control in the ring.
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Boxer Bob Kenwood Dies After Ring Beating in New York
Featherweight boxer Robert Sehlieger known as Bob Kenwood died from brain concussion after a bout with Mike Spiegel at the New Star Sporting Club. Spiegel, the judges Toseah Brennan and Florrie Barnett, plus referee Joseph Bernstein, trainer Maurice Ladisky, and timekeeper Wilward Munson, were charged with homicide.
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Bob Kenwood
Mike Spiegel
New Star Sporting Club
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Toseah Brennan
Haverstraw
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Joseph Bernstein
Maurice Ladisky
Kenwood
Wilward Munson
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Rheen Viking Revere Punishmenk
East Des Moines High Turns Out Many Stars
Des Moines on Jan 4 highlights East Des Moines High producing a dozen notable athletes. Former stars like O Boyle and Lindbloon remain active in college or coaching roles across the country. Coaches Ben Lingenteiler and John Van Liew are among those continuing to mentor at Utah and Gunnison College respectively.
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Notre Dame
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O'Boyle
Harry Lindbloon
Iowa State
Levilege
Missouri Valley
Archie Johnson
Drake University
Malcolm Love
Simpson
Harold Edwards
Orval Armstrong
Des Moines University
Ben Lingenteiler
University of Utah
John van Liew
Inox College
Gunnison College
Colorado
Wuli, Liew
East High
John, Johnson
Lester Moyer
Champaign Hil
Glenn Strowbridge
Nevada
Paul Little
Earl Greenlee
Lions Kiwanis Bowlers Triumph in Service Tourney
Lions club defeated Rotary three straight games and Kiwanis won three front in the service club tournament held at Elks bowling alleys last night. Arch McFarlane led Lions with 224 and the Lions posted a high team total of 939 in the second contest. Matches resume January 10 and 11.
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Winter Football Practice Opens This Week at EF H
Winter football practice starts indoors at East Hich this week under Captain Albert Barnard who leads linemen and Captain Elmer Diekiman directs backs. Daily program emphasizes fundamentals as the intramural basketball league will not begin yet with captains Mussett, Young, Garrison, Erickson, Armstrong and Fowler. A separate note mentions Catalina Island marathon entrant George A. Creepan leaving Paterson for Los Angeles with A. McChat.
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Albert Barnard
Eleet Elmer Diekiman
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Garrison
Erickson
Armstrong
Fowler
Morrow Pounds Sage Rematch Plans For Friday Card
Emil Morrow of Sioux City boasts blood in his eye for a third bout with Glen Sage of Marshalltown on Friday night under Promoter Ralph Alexander. Sage leads 2-0 in their series and the heavyweight clash follows two prior decisions. Morrow’s manager H. Lynn questions a Des Moines newspaper decision and says Morrow is eager to settle the score. Tickets went on sale with good seats expected, as four preliminaries including Chuck Halligan versus Kid Lehr were announced.
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Lagé
Alexander
Kid Lehr
Waterloo
Chuck Halligan
Fielding Yost Linked To First Wesleyan Victory Over Michigan
In 1887 Fielding H Yost coached Ohio Wesleyan to a win over Michigan, even playing tackle himself. A current Jan 4 match at Ann Arbor in the Wolverine bowl revives that historic link as Yost’s early coaching and on field play helped Wesleyan gain nationwide notice.
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Michigan
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Hass Wins Bowling Tourney Sponsored by Black Hawk Club
In the Elks alleys tournament week end, H W Ass led Rath Packing Co. team with a high four game total of 683. L R Keener was second with 496. Doubles winners were Cooper and Graves with 300. Huss and Gleim tied for division champs at 110. Ben Waterfield posted the lowest score, 205.
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Rath Packing Company
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FIGHTS TONIGHT AP REPORTS SEVERAL BOXING RESULTS
The Associated Press notes several bouts across cities. Charley Rosenbergs retained a bantam crown with a non title win in Baltimore. In Memphis Jimmy Cox suffered a technical knockout, while Joey Lancers drew in Milwaukee. Winnipeg saw Robby Tien defeat Fred Tilston by knockout.
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Tenn
J. King
New Orleans
Wen
Jimmy Cox
East High Opens Long Grind With Contest Friday
East High basketball fans await their first action since December as Cedar Falls visits Friday. Coach Makeever reshaped the lineup after the Nashua loss with Smith and Kicker at forwards Rose at center and Willing and Schammel at guards. Zeigler, a key guard, is expected to be ineligible this season, limiting East’s potential early firepower. The team aims to improve scoring as Rose, Hicker, and Smith show shooting progress, while guards Wilkins and Schammer bring prior varsity experience. A tough schedule looms with a long grind ahead and no overworking the squad at the start.
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Rose
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Zeigler
Pask
Hicker
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Southerners Choose Captains For Football Teams
Fragmentary OCR notes show to announce captains for Southern universities football squads. Mentions selection process, positions including ends and backfield, with unclear lines about leaders and linesmen.
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Tailor Finds Quick Relief for Stiff Hands and Wrists
A Philadelphia presser cites Sloan's Liniment as a fast remedy for stiffness and aching in hands and arms caused by constant ironing. He reports instant relief after lightly applying the liniment, and notes its availability from all druggists for 35 cents.
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