World's Fastest Human Prepares for Nurmi Indoor Debut
The New York crowd awaits Paavo Nurmi at Madison Square Garden for an indoor mile and 5,660 meter race at the Irish American A.C. games. Rita Ritola is cited as Nurmi’s rival, with expectations of Nurmi overcoming limited indoor experience and a contested history with Ritola.
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Iy Davis
New York
Neat
Johnny Haye
Peave Nurmi
Madison Square Garden
Nurmi
London
Dorunde
Hayes
Paris
Jose Ray
Lisoyd Hahn
Walter Higgins
Jimmy Connolly
Fic
Houdini
Marmi
Willie Ritola
Hitda
Paavo
Ritola
Oi Nurmi
Nanmi
Mitola
Wurch
Rivola
Rittola
Benny Leonard
JOWANS RANKED HIGH AMONG MAT CHAMPIONS OF MIDWESTERN A A U
Des Moines January notes list seven Iowa wrestlers as top Midwestern AAU champions for 1924. Included are Tow University 124-pound champion Ty, Iowa State 174-pound champ D W, Fairfield flyweight Edward Find, and others judged by G P Wendell secretary treasurer.
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Des Moines
Iowa
G. P. Wendell
University of Tow
John O'Brien
Univ
Amvis
Cornell
Orange Township Meets Dunkerton Five Tuesday
Orange Township consolidated high school meets Punterton high in a game here tonight. The fast pace and quick centers test both teams as they seek a decisive win. Sharh owl and Will lead the Orange Township squad against Dunkerton in a regionally billed matchup.
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Dunkerton
Orange Tinensial
Orange Township Consolidated High School
Punterton High
Diltgion Quint
Waterloo
Iowa State Cyclones Preseason Plans and Player Shifts
Iowa State College basketball coach Geach W. S. Chandler trims the squad to about 15 for the season. Captain Raff and Elliott may start at forward with new guards and centers competing for roles as the Cyclones prepare for Missouri Valley play.
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Star Players Stirring in Pacific Coast League Rumors
Reports from Portland and surrounding circuits mention Tony Griffith and Lundie among players in the Pacific Coast League collision with New Huglind, as Gririth wanders in outfield and Cox and Johnstone spark debate over recent baseball sentiment in Europe and Germany. Sam Agnew signs to coach Santa Clara as Benny Leonard battles illness in New York vaudeville context.
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Portland
Lundie
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Cox
San Francisco
Sam_ Agnew
Santa Clara Univer Isity
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Icedar Falls High Cage Quintet Stricken by Illness
Icedar Falls High basketball team faces disruption as they cope with illness affecting Dubb ert Redar, with remaining players pressed to fill gaps. The situation hampers practice and prep for upcoming games as coaches assess lineup options amid health concerns.
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Icedar Falls
Dubbert
Lester Bell Tops American Association Batting Race
The report highlights Lester Bell as the leading batter in the American Association with an impressive tally of hits and multiple strong performances. Details are unclear due to OCR garbled text, but Bell's name and top batting status are evident, with mentions of rivals and key game moments.
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Lester Bell
Chiewen
Miley Ako
Wes
Intake
Orietal Fisuues
Bur
Dss
Soul
Kansas
Louis
Titet
Teachers College Basketball Squad Shows Improvement
Cedar Falls report on January 3 notes progress from Coach Dickinson’s twice daily drills. Hearton, Harshbarger, Morgan, Tarshbarger, Vollinay, Morrison, Bash Ars, Eatin, and Christaforsant are highlighted as improving, with focus on guard play, pivot position, and teamwork.
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Dickinson
Hearton
M_ Harshbarger
Red Morgan
Tarshbarger
Seetius
Morrison
Pracice
Bash Ars
Ae Eatin
Christaiforsant
Anita
Walker to weigh 155 pounds for McTigue bout
Mickey Walker, welterweight champion, plans to weigh 155 pounds for his scheduled fight with McTigue. The bout near Newark Tuesday night will test Walker's weight discipline as he aims to counter McTigue’s power and push for a decisive victory within ten rounds if possible.
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Mickey Walker
McTigue
Mickey i Walker
Weiel
Nuwick
Mike Meigin
Wilker
MeTigne
Walker
Rollinger Dusick bout on California coast Jan 7
Lou Rollinger returns to San Diego for an eight round semi windup with Dusick after a four round draw, as longer California fights become legal. Rollinger predicts victory though admits unfamiliarity with extended rounds and plans westward move by manager Larney Lichtenstein.
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California
San Diego
Lou
Frinds
Dusiek
Iif
Bollinger
Dusick
Waterloo Battler
Waterloo
Loulas
Altho
Larney Lichtenstein
Rollinger
Lichtenstein
Ray Miller
Detroit
West
Ernie Goozeman
Chicago
Bellinger
New York
Waterloo notes mix sports, politics and local chatter
The Waterloo page recounts Frankie Bush drawing with Rand in a six round bout, Mossman set for a horse show, and Cedar Rapids talks favor Belden Hill for president while noting local park declines, stands repairs, and club finances. A chaotic blend of sports results, civic gossip, and upcoming events fills the column.
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Frankie Bush
Rockford
Waterloo
Des Moines
Bush
Rand
Newsboy
Reversing Moves in Basketball By Nat Holman
A vintage analysis explains deceptive movement on the court. It discusses players who reverse direction to evade defenders, the risks of straight, predictable motion, and the value of varied maneuvers for gaining advantage near the basket.
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Heine
TeyeTiheless Kent
Swinse
Theo
Isaustt
Mauneuver
Tag Alout
Grinnell College Cagers Prepare for Missouri Valley Clash
Grinnell College cagers return from holiday to practice under Coach Charley Bleck as they prepare for the Missouri Valley season. The opener is a home game against Kansas on January 8, with several veterans and hopefuls vying for starting spots.
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Charley Bleck
Kansas
Coach Black
Jayhawk
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Manison
Stotts
Larson
Lamb
Sta Wil
Raxe
Wisconsin
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Feeland
Brady
Mays
Tagsenaugh
Cornell Loses to Bradley in Narrow Affair
Bradley defeated Cornell 37 to 22 in a game highlighted by rocky shooting and strong defense. The contest featured key plays and moments as Bradley built a steady lead, while Cornell struggled to find rhythm and finish at the basket.
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Bradley
Veoria
Vance
Galway
Dake
Kation
Tobha
The Toughest Animal The Wolverine Story
Prospector Jack Anderson and partner hunted a wolverine near the Nelson River. After trapping the animal, the animal attacked Jud, who killed it with a knife. They hid the body, but the wolverine disappeared while they tended Jud. Anderson recalls the remarkable incident as a reminder that true events in the woods often sound fantastical.
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Hudson's Bay Region
Anderson
Nelson River
Jud
Anerson
Friend of Wildfowl Advocate to Speak in Waterloo Today
George Bennett, renowned pioneer in wildlife conservation, visits Waterloo this morning. He will address the local Izaak Walton League chapter in St Ansgar this evening after meeting with Edge Wood, state league president, during his visit.
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Iawa City
Waterloo
Izaak; Walton League
Edge Wood
League
Notable Notre Dame Football Team Heads Home After Injuries
Three members of Notre Dame's famed football squad recovered enough to begin the journey home from Pasadena after the New Year’s clash with Stanford. Star fullback Wag Learn ed? and tackle Bach still in bandages. quarterback Varcy Shilldreier on crutches but improving. Jim Crowley, honored horseman, felt better and ready to travel with teammates.
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Dame
Stanford
Pasadena
Jim Crowley
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Wag
Erneay
Bach
JALLEY BASKETBALL QUINTS SWING INTO ACTION DURING WEEK
Des Moines reports the Missouri Valley conference opens with Missouri Kansas and Drake Grinnell lineups. Kansas last year’s champions meet the Pioneers while Missouri visits Des Moines to play Grinnell. Grinnell Ames Drake schedule Friday and Saturday show heavy action across campus gyms.
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State college basketball opens with 21 games this week
Des Moines reports a busy week as 21 Iowa teams start the season across Western, Missouri Valley, North Central and Iowa conferences. Iowa faces Purdue in Iowa City and Minnesota in Des Moines with multiple pairings including Drake, Grinnell, and Missouri at Ames and Des Moines Buena Vista battles.
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Nebraska
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Creighton Demolishes Drake In 54 to 1% Victory
Creighton University crushed Drake 54 to 1% in Omaha on Saturday night showing a sharp rebound from a prior 24 game. Captain Johnny Trautman opened with a field goal and Mahoney and Brown fueled the surge with rapid scores from the foul zone as Drake wilted.
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Neb
University of Minnesota
Creighton University
Drake Bulldogs
Drake
Johnny Trautman
Mahoney and Brown
Will
Bulldog
Greb-Walton Wedding Fails to Proceed
Chicago middleweight champion Harry Greb and actress Louise Walton were barred from marrying as diocesan permissions were not secured and Father Molloy refused to perform. This marks the second halt with the bride reportedly changing her mind earlier.
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Chicago
Harry Greb
Louise Walton
Molloy
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