Makeover Alters Orange Far West High For City Game
Three weeks of labor pay off as Waterloo High hosts Cedar Falls in a 1927 opener. East’s Makeover reshapes the lineup with Rex Smith moving to forward and Rose at center, while Cedar Falls contends with inexperienced players. Coach Sarff rides with seven-man rotation for Charles City trip and Osage game.
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Waterloo
Ast High
Cedar Walls
Tigers
Orange and Black
West High
Charles City
Boylan
Westerners
Mitchell’ County
Qsage
Iowa
Midge
Rex Smith
Licker
Capt. Rose
Wilkins
Scharmmel
Luckettt
Gedar Falls
Denton
Cedar Falls
Yen
Ralph Sarff
Rose
Richards
Thre Agind
Tom Moore
Belstle
Pete Brown
40 Fast Rounds On Armory Fight Program Tonight
Thirty rounds of boxing feature a Glen Lage Emil Morrow ten round main event. Promoter Alexander reports fast ticket sales with good seats still available. Morrow from Sioux City aims to avenge two losses to Sage in Des Moines and St Joseph. Sage, managed by Bon Wagner, looks sharp in workouts. Noon start. prelims at 8:30 p.m. Local fans anticipate a high action program with several supporting bouts including Joe En and Jick Cullins.
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Glen Lage
Emil Morrow
Armory
Alexander
Sage
Morrow
Sioux City
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Age
Bon’ Wagner
Shane
Billy Joen
Muscatine
Jick Cullins
Kansas City
Collns
Watnesday
Kansas
Tiger Trask
Ralph Caughiin
Gandil Breaks Silence With Affidavit On 1919 Scandal
Gandil, banished White Sox first baseman, swears Detroit threw four games to the Tigers in 1919 and that most Sox players funded a pool later handed to Detroit. He testifies in Chicago Tribune office as hearings resume, naming Bill James and others in alleged plot.
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Chicago
Tan
T-Pji
Arnold Gandil
White Sox
Bisenut
Netroit
Mhienga
Tigers
Wfice
Chicago Tribune
Lands
Risberg
Gandul
Bill
Gandil
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
James
Rowland
Schalk
Eddie Collina
Gleason
Eddie Collins
St Marys Cagers to Meet Cresco Tonight
St Marys high school basketball teams face Cresco on the home floor tonight. The teams met earlier in the season with a double victory for St Marys. Girls game starts at tab, boys carded for near the close.
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St. Mary's High’ School
Baskeballeams
Aggragationa of Assumpton High
Gresco
St. Mary's
Cresco
Calexico and Mexicali Mood Shakes Morning Border
A fragmentary item describes the Calexico Mexicali border region awakening to heat and red dawn. It touches on daily life, earthquakes, and a satirical note on border life. Readers encounter jests about tiresome commotion and a glimpse of local humor amid turmoil.
Hoppe Nears 18.2 Balkline Title in Final Duel
New York reporter notes Willie Hoppe trails Eric Wagenlacher in a four hour match as the 13.2 balkline billiard crown remains within reach. Hoppe, seeking the title he last held two years ago, leads 180 points into the final 500 point block with the cue in strong form.
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New York
Tan
Willis Toppe
Eric Magenlacher
Hoppe
Mig
Han
Iake Schaefer
Chicago
Winthrop Pirates Triumph Over Jesup Five 22 to 14
Winthrop Pirates defeated the Jesuit Independents 22 to 14 at Winthrop Ta. On even terms through three quarters, Winthrop pulled away in the final period with long shots. The victory marks their fifth win in as many games this season, with a Friday matchup against Manchester Independents.
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Winthrop Pirates
JESUP
Courier Special Service
Winthrop
Jesuit Independents
Manchester Independents
Dumont Hansell teams split in doubleheader
Dumont girls win 28 to 8 while Hansell boys win 26 to 16 in a Wednesday doubleheader. Both games were close from start to finish with Dumont and Hansell split on the night. Dumont is listed on schedule for January 14.
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Dumont, Hansell
Couter
T Dumont
San
T—T Dumont
Jansell
Hansel
Dumont
Hansell
Domont
Anslove
Rickard Plans Elimination Tourney For Tunney Fight
Tex Rickard outlines an elimination tournament to determine Tunney's September heavyweight challenger with Jack Dempsey favored to meet Tunney. Other contenders include Delaney Maloney Sharkey Berlenbach Paglino and the Spanish champion Useuduon. Semi finals set ahead of a September Yankee Stadium bout with top price around $60.
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New York
Altho
Tex Rickard
Tun- Mo
Jack Dempsey
Rickard
St. Louis
Tunkey Yeserigy
She. Blake
Yass Dempsey
Dempsey
Jack Delaney
Jim Maloney
Jack Sharkey
Paul Berlenbach
Panthe Useuduon
Sidasque
Spain
Berlenbach
Paglino
Maloney
Sharkey
Delaney
G. Tunney
Ieln
Trickard
Putney
Duck decoy lore from Buckingham on lure and color
Nash Buckingham surveys duck decoy practices noting nest sight and profile attract ducks, with varied methods for different species and water, including painted flat decoys on rough wood. He warns that for mallards in wild water, color detail and realistic gloss are essential to avoid failure.
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LO YS
Nash fSuckingham
Wekl & Stream
Hout River
Utah
Hunteea
Carly
Buckingham
But They All Know Jimmy Smith Now
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Jimmy Smith, a young bowler once called James AIMMO in New York, whose early debut led to misprint nickname Janay Smith after being credited with Highsvere on the winning team. The piece notes his long obscurity and persistent moniker confusion.
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Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Sratch
Dorn James Aimmo
New York
Giry
Truits A& Graduate
Young Jinms
Enorses
Jimmy
Plr
Bim
Janay Smith
Jimny Smith
Basketball Curtain Rolls Up Over Iowa Tonight
The schedule opens with two Missouri Valley Conference games and two Tow Conference tests in Iowa. Iowa State hosts Oklahoma’s tall lineup while Grinnell welcomes a strong Oklahoma Aggie squad. Parsons plans Buena Vista game, Fayette hosts Simpson, and more western squads travel for early conference tests.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Janu
Iowa State College
Cyclones
Oklahoma University
Grinnell College
Pioneers
Oklahoma
Ames Twin Wrestlers Stand Out On Ames Wrestling Squad
Twin brothers Max and Rex Campbell of Presho enter the Cyclones program under coach Hugo Otopalik. Rex wrestles 145 pounds while Mix battles 136 and 138. last year Rex won the Midwest 4A American unit title. Both have shown potential to earn spots in several meets this season as Iowa pursues national wrestling glory.
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Courier Special Servier
Ames
LaPeete
Hugo Otopalik
Cyclones
Irwin State
Max
Rex Campbell
Presho
Rex
Mix
A. U
Tawa City
Veshnin
Upper Iowa Outfit Meets Simpson Five at Fayette Tonight
Fayette Ia Jan 7 Upper Iowa outfits open the Iowa conference season tonight at Simpson. Simpson arrives as a highly touted quintet with impressive wins over Still and Tena Vista. The veteran squad led by Capt Charett and Dorman coached team is expected to be the favorite on the local hardwood.
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Upper Iowa
Simpson
Fayette
Courier Special Service
Upper Iowa Carers
Towa
Still
Tena Vista
Muathadista
Mes
Cyclones
Chicago University
Capt
Charbett
Dorman
Oelwein Teams Meet Independence Tonight
Oelwein high school basketball teams face Independence ECagers in a doubleheader tonight. Coach Lee relies on three veterans to anchor the boys squad while Independence aims for a win after a strong previous season. Girls team prospects look bright this year.
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Courier Special Service
Oelwein
Lee
Althe
Rex Enrolled in Industrial Service. Max Studies Electrical Engineering
Rex is enrolled in Industrial Service and Max is pursuing electrical engineering. Both are 20 years old.
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Ners
Rex
Max
Little Tutor Five Tackles Traer and Eldora This Week
Traer hosts the Little Tutor Five in a basketball opener for the 1927 season. Coach Schneider’s squad, from Lomore High Teachers College, features Orr and Crosby at forwards, Sherman at center, and Hueyoyun Lewis at guard, with Lewis and Crosby returning as last season reserves.
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Little Tutor
Traer
Eldora
Courier Spegi
Serpier
Cola Ralls
Orr
Lewis
Crosby
Seison
Tam
Haskell Indians Played in Twenty States in 5 Years
The Haskell Indians of Lawrence Kansas wrapped up a 12 game season with a game in San Francisco against the Hawaiian All-Stars They have appeared in 20 states over the last five years with seven Atlantic coast appearances and three on the Pacific coast A tie with Boston College 21 21 a 7 0 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing and a 36 7 loss to Tulsa plus a 0 0 result with Bucknell are noted and the squad outscored opponents 552 to 63 including the San Francisco meeting on December 18
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San Francisco
Gal
Notre Dame
Hive
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles Athletic Elut
Los Angeles
Gonzaga University
Washington State
Boston College
Haskell
Michigan State
Mast Lansing
Utwskell
Tulsa University
Hinskell
Bucknell
Pennsylvania
Credinen
Kansas
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George McManus
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Washington Courthouse
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Mexicali
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All de Kare
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Independence
Haskell Indians
Is & Ewing
Washington, D.C
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