Dempsey to Return Promised by Dead Promoter
New York January 8 1932 promoter Tex Rickard dies yet his posthumous message to boxing fans declares Jack Dempsey will return this year The Ring issue promised the comeback and a national pageant with a signing in Miami Beach Rickard’s letter frames Dempsey as destined to reclaim the title and finish his career in a single decisive bout.
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Davis J. Watsteint
News Bergice
New York
Oleg of the Dead
Weven
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Rickard
Dempsey
The
Ring
I. Ev
Miami Beach
Dan
U Rickard
Jimoney
Rickara
Shtarkey
Stribling
Mi- Patni Beach
Pardino
Heehey
Star Chamber
Dempsey J
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the Ring
Chicago
Hing
King
Tunney
Sharkey
Paulino
Heeney
Riska
Ex Rickard
Rickards
Culver-Stockton rallies to beat Town Wesleyan 37–30
Culver-Stockton College five from Canton Missouri overcame a tight start to defeat Town Wesleyan 37 to 30 at Mt Pleasant. Landree led with nine baskets and a free throw, while Allender added six field goals and four free throws as the team mounted a late rally. Western Union beats Nebraska Wesleyan 38–18 in Lincoln with a strong start and growing lead.
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Mt Pleasant
Culver-Stockton
Canton
Moe
Town Wesleyan
Landree
Allender
Methodist
Western Union
Telfary
Nebraska Wesleyan
Lincoln
Western Union College
Xeora
Telegratis
Uncrowned champion Irving Jaffee loses title after Olympic race chaos
Irving Jaffee of the Iceland Skating Club of New York won the Olympic 10 000 meter as officials canceled the event and later refused to declare an official champion. Gus Kirby protested for the American team and the IOC debated reskating, leaving Jaffee in limbo while later speed championships saw him win the mile at Newburgh before a fall cost potential points.
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JarEe
New York
Ammericas
Bernt Evensen
Norway
Thunberg
Finland
America
Gus Kirby
International Olympic Committee
Jaffee
Eddie Murphy
Chicago
International Skating Federation
Middle Atlantic Skating Association
Newburgh
N. Y
Bialls
Fete
Mourning loss follows boxing pro Rickard and sports figures
The Balance Waterloo notes the passing of George Rickard, a New York boxing pro, praising his life and impact on sports. It also highlights Army coach Glenn Warner's surprise at two sensational plays by Tex Cagle against Stanford, cites managerial shifts in baseball, and previews the upcoming American Bowling Congress tournament with prize pools and notable suspensions at a Wisconsin high school.
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Waterloo
George 4
Test Rickard
New York
Rickard
Mindison Square
Corse
Chi
Tex
Ste
Grim Reaper
Christian Kenner
Cagle
United States Army Football Department
Stanford
Glenn
Pop) Warner
Warner
Jones
Army
Cagie
Gare
A. B.C
Small Oklahoma School Invades Town Next Fall
Oklahoma City University with under 500 students will face the Hawkeyes of the University of Jens in a Big Ten style clash next fall. Coach Vivian Green formed ties with Bert Ingwersen after a prior matchup. The Town-Oklahoma City game is set for November 2 on Iowa’s field as Green aims for a strong showing in major college play. Charles City Defeats Decorah in season opener. Floyd seconds beat Charles City Seconds in the prelim.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma City University
Hawkeyes
University of Jens
Vivian Green
Bert Ingwersen
Tilint
Iowa
Green
Michigan Holds Upper Hand for Big Ten Pennant
Michigan blitzed Wisconsin 31 to 23 to seize early control of the Big Ten race led by Joe Truskowski and Bluard. Ohio State upset Northwestern 31 to 28 as Indiana visits Illinois and Purdue hosts Chicago in opening games while 18 players have started scoring pace early in the season. Ohio State leads team scoring with 62 points in two games.
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Chicago
Jan
Michigan
Joe Truskowski
Bluard
Wolverines
Wisconsin
Giants
Madison
Northwestern
George Veenker
Michigan State
Ohio State
Evanston
Eggin
Buckeye
Indiana
Purdue
Titneis
Butler College
Illinois
Ini
Truskowski
Wiley Moore Ready to Pitch for Yankees in 1929
New York reports Wiley Moore, once a standout reliever, says he is in shape to help the New York Yankees win another pennant in 1929. Moore, on the voluntary retired list after a sore arm, declares his salary needs are met and plans hot baths at Hot Springs starting February 1.
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New York
New York Yankees
Pallyannas
Wiley Moore
Hot Springs
Big George Godfrey Loses to Al Walker in Philly Bout
The heavy weight George Godfrey of Lesperville Pa a noted fighter with many wins was defeated by Al Walker from Jacksonville Fla in a ten round match in Philadelphia. Walker a southpaw scored a foul in the third round and won the bout as Godfrey appeared to dominate but landed a low left that led to the outcome. The fight featured Godfrey pressing Walker and Walker countering with decisive blows before the foul decision.
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Philadelphia
George Godfrey
Lesperville
al Walker
Walker
Jacksonville
Fifa
Godfrey
Fort Wayne Defeats Brooklyn In American League Game
Fort Wayne beat Brooklyn 31 to 22 in Fort Wayne Indiana. The Hoosiers led from start to finish posting a 15 to 5 halftime edge. Borgmann was the top scorer with 10 points.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ins
Brooklyn
Hoosiers
Borgmann
Cyclone AD Pushes Sportsmanship Initiative at Iowa State
Iowa State College athletics director T. N. Metcalf launches a sportsmanship campaign targeting spectator conduct at basketball games. He outlines nine points including accepting officials’ calls, applauding good plays, staying quiet during free throws, and respecting opponents and officials. The Big Six season opens with Kansas State visiting, and Metcalf notes audiences at Town State have not been severely misbehaving this season.
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Garter
Sarviosa Ames
T. N. Metcalf
Iowa
State College
Iows
State
Town State
Kansas Aggies
Metcalfe
Altho
Nurmi Granted A A U Card for Stay in America
Finnish distance star Paavo Nurmi will compete on American tracks as a registered A A U athlete. Interpreted by a Finnish consul official, he underwent lengthy questions by Joseph A. Reilly and the AAU registration committee. Card No. 8677 issued. He is a mechanical draftsman and salesman for a Finnish auto firm and will stay in the United States at least one year.
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New York
A.A
Paavo Nurmi
Amateur Athletic Association
Nurmi
Joseph A. Reilly
Metropolitan Association
Pickering Prep School wins numerous basketball trophies
Pickering Missouri, a hamlet of 314 residents, has 49 high school students and a trophy for every two pupils. The school has dominated with eight county tournaments plus Northwest Missouri events and several invites. In two years, their point totals were 1,336 to 336, then 1,041 to 492. the district lacks an indoor court.
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Pickering
Missouri
Northwest Missouri
College Basketball Scores From Various Colleges
Grinnell 30 Cop 20 Western Union 36 Nebraska Wesleyan 13 Simpsons Central 19 Oilver Stockton 37 Town Wesleyan 30 Michigan 31 Wisconsin 23 Ohio 31 Northwestern 28 Carlaton 31 Beloit 26 Arkansas U 439 Texas Carlatinn 23 Marquette 95 Lawrence College 24 Loyola Chicago 12 Lombard 12 St Louis University 29 Kansas Ar Rien 23 University of Washington 41 North Dakota 19
Leading Boxers Rated by Mogul Before Death
New York boxing mogul Tex Rickard rated Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey as the top heavyweights, with Jack Sharkey, Young Stribling, and Paulino Uzendun named leading contenders. He assessed 400+ fighters across divisions for Ring magazine, omitting flyweight, bantamweight, and junior welterweight champions, and listed many other top-rated boxers by class and city.
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New York
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Young Stribling
Paulino Uzcudun
Ring
Rickard
Emile Pladner
France
Fidel la Barba
Jimmy McLarnin
Gene ‘Tunney
Los Angeles
Duck Sharkey
Boston
Atlanta, Ga
Pauline Uzendun
Spain
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Jimmy Maloney
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
George Godfrey
Philadelphia
Tommy Loughran
Philladelphia
Phil ‘Scott
England
Mink Hide Theft Lands Man in Jail and Fine
In January 8, the theft of a mink hide led to a $100 fine and a 30 day jail sentence for Doe Bartholmew of Stacyville. The conviction was by Judge M P F Kepler in district court after testimony that the hide was taken from Penney and Shotwell in Stacyville.
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Courier
Doe Bartholmew
Stacyville
Northwood
M PF. Kepler
Penney & Shotwell
Clifford Yagla Heads Masquers at East High
Clifford Yagla elected president of the Masquers East High School dramatic club for next semester after yesterday's vote. Other officers named include Vice President Kat Miller Secretary Jessie Parrett Treasurer Albert Ritz Sergeant-at-Arms Jane Blowers and Elinor Alford and Violet Schrag. Also note on camels from north China two humps with thicker wool than single hump dromedaries.
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Clifford Yagla
Tle Masouers
East High School Dramatic Club
Auestion
Kat Miller
Jessie Parrett
Abert Ritz
Jane Blowrs
Wistomars
Elinor Alford
Violet Schrag
North
China
Hotel President to Open for Public Inspection Friday
Waterloo’s Hotel President will be open for public inspection Friday January 11 the day after its formal opening. The Tangney McGinn Realty Co announced the hotel will also open for business that day with all departments including the coffee shop operating. F E Laird manager supervises preparations and lobby furniture is being placed. Close to 200 reservations are set for a 7 pm dinner Thursday the formal opening ceremony with Alfred Longley toastmaster. Speakers include Mayor Glenn A Tibbitts Edmund Miller GB F Swisher EB F Tangney. Dancing will follow.
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Waterloo
Tangney-McGinn Realty Company
F. E. Laird
Alfred Longley
Glenn A.tibbitts
Edmund Miller
F. Swisher
F. Tangney
Iowa Motor Vehicle Taxes Top $11 Million in 1928
Secretary of State Ed B. M. Smith released a survey showing Iowa collected $11,000,000 in motor vehicle taxes in 1928 at a cost of $40,000, higher than the six-state average of $9,850,000 with costs of $66,000. He noted low enforcement, and Iowa’s plates, made in state penal institutions, cost about $170,000 less than other states. He will advise the legislature to keep current laws.
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Des. Moines
Jan
Iowa
Ed BM. Smith
Smith
Towa
Grinnell mentor revamps playing card for season
Grinnell College basketball coach Truesdale restages the roster after the return of captains Harris Coggeshall from Des Moines and Ben Douglas from Cedar Rapids. The revised schedule includes Drake, Creighton, Carleton, Penn, Knox, Augustana, Marquette, Washington, Saint Louis, Drake again, and a Cedar Rapids trip.
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Courier
Grinnell
Harris Coggeshall
Des Moines
Ben Douglas
Cedar Rapids
Grinnell College
Coggeshall
Truesdale
Corrough
Ingram
Minter
Ruff
DeLong
Humphrey
McCully
Wilhelm
Fell
Macy Schmaedecke
Spencer
Douglas
Carleton
Penn College
Gedar Rapids
Gee Wil
Drake
Dex Moines
Creighton
Omaha
Penn
Knox
Galesburg
Augustana
Rock Island
Northfeld
Marquette
Washington
St Loula
St. Louis U
St. Louie
Goe
Gedar Hapids
Yankee Coxswain May Get Post on Cambridge Crew
Cambridge England January reports a possible American coxswain for the Cambridge crew racing Oxford. R. E. Swartwout of Middlesex School Concord Mass, known for steering Trinity eight, edits The Granta, writes poetry, and reviews plays. Also noted: Rock Island Magazine’s January issue includes a cartoon by F P Mertens depicting an engineer who faints when a car yields to a train.
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Eng
Garmbridge
Oxford
R. E. Swartwout
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Swartwout
Middlesex School
Concord
Mass
Granta
Humorenus
Rock Island
Mertens
Manly
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