Nurmi Dominates Indoor Debut Defeats American Stars
Paavo Nurmi dazzled 16,000 fans in New York as he set three indoor world records in his first U S appearance. He won the mile in 4 minutes 13 seconds and claimed the 1500 and 5000 meter events, outpacing rivals Ray Ritola and Willie Ritola as Americans struggled to keep pace. The Flying Finn drew praise as the greatest runner in spikes and hinted at a permanent stay in the United States.
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McTingue and Walker Clash in Newark Showdown
New York Jan Tigus weighs in as world welterweight champ Mickey Walker faces challenger McTigue at the Newark Armory. Walker seeks to defend the crown despite a possible catchweight with McTigue two years Walker’s junior and the favorite to win.
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Gates Five Meet Gas Engine Quint Tonight
Gates business college basketball team will meet Waterlac Gasoline Engine company quint in the YMCA gym tonight. The Gas Engine team is newly organized and features a line of players, with a four man quintet and strong prospects for the league game.
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Banderbillero Sings of a Woman Governor and Stage Wit
Fragmented items mix humor and society notes. A playful verse lauds a girl’s charm and independence, while later lines mock political figures and theater anecdotes. The piece references a Cedar Falls Jay and various light entertainment glimpses across 1920s society life.
Annual High School Wrestling Tourney At Ames
Announcement of the fifth annual high school wrestling tournament at Ames on February 27 and 28 invites schools in the state. Last year Boone won, Marshalstown second, Town Falls and Cherokee tied for third. Medals and cups awarded for individual and team placers. two college events listed on February 26 and 27 include Washington versus Town State and West Virginia matchups.
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Town State
Gibbons Firpo Bout Promised for Los Angeles on Washington's Birthday
Promoter Dick Donald in Los Angeles seeks to stage the Gibbons Firpo bout here on Washington's Birthday, proposing a Gibbons versus Firpo match locally after telegraphing Eddie Kane. International News Service reports Firpo seeks extended training and May plan fighting in London, with April as a possible start.
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London
Large Entry List Sets Stage for Towa Bowling Tourney
Cedar Rapids prepares for the Towa Bowling Tourney at Lincoln Alleys January 7 to 25 with about 34 teams already entered. Cedar Rapids entries expect to grow. four teams from Quaker Gats are confirmed and teams from Des Moines, Mason City, Fort Dodge, Davenport, Waterloo, Dubuque, Boone and others are anticipated. Top players include Will Caughlin Ed Waal Simmons and Billy Jr with stars Nigg Vosmek Hansley Smiftz Traathorberry and Mantillon among Cedar Rapids entries.
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Mantillon
Local boxing notes and baseball news in Des Moines area
Jim Carlin from Wirnui Central joins Dubuque bid for MV presidency as Joe McGinnis may manage or buy Key City team. Des Moines card features Rostan Williams and Connie Curry with Legion promotion. Phil Longo to face Batting Nelson. Evar Swanson to marry Miss Sarah Willitts. Moline signs rookies Buysse and Wolb. All-American picks favor Eckersall Thorpe Grange Mahari with Warner as coach.
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Red Grange
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Althon
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Eekersall
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Sunday School League Contests Set On Two Courts Tonight
Two divisions of the Sunday school league schedule weekly games on East and West High courts. Intermediate division plays at East High after yesterday’s postponement due to auditorium program. Unlimited division features at West High with several key tilts on tap.
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Walter Johnson Pursues Vernon Club Franchise Sale
Walter Johnson, Washington Nationals ace, plans to arrive in Los Angeles to pursue buying the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast league from Wd Maier. Reports say Johnson is backed by Ann Arbor and Reno capitalists and may team with W. P. Lane to acquire the Vernon Tigers for about 250000 dollars. Lane and Johnson may seek a deal with William Wrigley to allow Vernon use of Wrigley’s Los Angeles ballpark, potentially triggering a change of ownership.
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Brookins Not Through With Cinders Yet
Iowa City Iowa January Charles R Brookins holder of world records in the 220 yard low hurdles and former University of Iowa track captain recently underwent an operation for removal of tonsils and adenoids He has completed intercollegiate competition but may appear in several exhibition races this spring He will receive his university degree in June.
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Charles R. Brookins
University of Iowa
Landis to Publicly Testify on Giants Scandal Charges
New York January 7 Commissioner Kenesaw Landis says he will publish testimony from the case leading to the banishment of Jimmy OConnell and Cory Dolan of the Giants from organized baseball. OConnell’s testimony may be released within days and ties to earlier bribery allegations against Henry Sand of the Phillies amid a pennant race. In Newark Mickey Walker, world champion, and Mike McTisty, light heavyweight champion, meet in a 12 round no decision bout with betting favorites.
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Cory Dolan
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O’connell
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Iowa U Baseball Agpirtants Report
Iowa City reports new University of Iowa baseball coach Otto Vogel begins practice in the armory with limited space. Capt. W. E. Seantlebury leads the team at shortstop with six lettermen and one secondary insignia winner returning. schedule includes 21 Western Conference games. Fremont gym dedication set for Friday as Midland College hosts Haskell Indians.
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