Banks Ahead of Other Nations for Tennis Stars
United Press reports the 1920s ranking of American tennis elements. Tilden, Johnston, Richards and Williams lead the men, with Wallace Johnson fifth due to fewer appearances. Mrs Mallory tops the women, Tassie Bancroft second, Helen Mills noted, and Mary Browne omitted. US juniors show strong development with twenty boys and twenty girls deemed world class.
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United Press
New York
America
Themelves
Tilden
Johnston
Richards
Williams
Wallace F. Johnson
Philadelphia
Mallory
Molla Mallory
Boston
Tassie Bancroft
California
Helen Mills
Bancroft
Little Helen
Mary K. Browne
Willian Tilden
Mile
Suzanne Lenglen
U.S
United States
Sam
Snow piled for emergency ski meet at Cary Illinois
Chicago January 18 Not trusting the forecast Norge Ski club members staging the international meet at Cary Ill next Sunday pile tons of snow on the slide The snow was gathered to meet a possible emergency The effort aims to keep the event usable if weather worsens Town City January 1 At an enthusiastic banquet a five man committee was chosen to arrange a fast semi professional baseball team for 1925 Businessmen pledged support to back the team and finance early games with a self supporting plan
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Tha Norge Ski Club
Cary
Town City
Cam
Independence Vets to stage wrestling show at Allerton
Independence Ta January 18 The Capt Sheehan post American legion will hold its first wrestling match of the season at the Allerton theatre Tonight a finish match will host two of three falls Both men weigh 132 pounds Good preliminaries promised Referee Ralph Slater Jiazletan bears the main contest Wavlicek Legion man known for his ring work
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Sheehan
American Legion
Allerton Theatre
Frank Tavia
Les Moines
Tarry Havlicek
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Northwestern Swimmer Sets New Intercollegiate Record
Chicago January 13 Northwestern University's swimming team fell 35 to 6 to the Chicago Athletic Association. Ralph Theyer set a national intercollegiate record in the 220 yard race with a time of 52.22. He also won the 100 yard race, contributing a bright note in a lopsided meet.
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Northwestern University
Chicago Athletic, Association
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Comic Strip Chaos in Type J P McEvoy Panel
A fragmented comic strip scene unfolds with Columbus and Isabella in a chaotic plot. Soldiers seize Columbus as Isabel pleads, while Urbane and other figures scheme over a tricky ruse involving an egg and a staged plan. The dialogue hints at deception and captivity with a prison dragging.
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Dilore
State Teachers Take New Hope in Basketball Team
State Teachers College gains momentum after a 3rd straight win against Luther College Decorah under new coach Mendennall. Perry centers the attack with Weitral and Starbuck supporting as Melinstry anchors the guard line. Dent competes for the other guard spot as Penn College of Oskaloosa awaits January 18 matchup.
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Luther Callega
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Hone
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Dent
Penn Wrestlers to Meet Iowa State Matmen in Ames
State College Pennsylvania January 1 The pennsylvania state college wrestling schedule announced today includes a trip to Ames on March 30 to face the Iowa State matmen along with seven regular meets and the intercollegiates. ROSING ASBOLIRTAG broom Chicago January 13 Entries for the outdoor speed ice skating championship were January 26 77 and 28 and will feature Roy McWhirter national champion and William Steinmetz international champion. Twenty three senior skaters from across the country will compete here.
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Chicago
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Wiliam Steinmetz
Simpson Wins Over Iowa Wesleyan in Opener
Indianola Iowa Jan 18 Simp son defeated Iowa Wesleyan college of Mount Pleasant Ta here in the first game of a two game series by the rather one sided score of 24 to 7.
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Indianola
Simpson
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Princeton hockey team defeats Columbia for fifth straight victory
Princeton XII hockey team wins fifth straight by defeating Columbia 14 to 6. Chicago notes include James T. E. Wark reinstated by K M Landis after eligibility issue. Western Golf Association considers amendments at annual meeting, including honorary title for retiring presidents and moving date. York reinsated by Landis after deserting ICubs. Plattsburgh skater Cheries Jentrey matched world record in 220 yards at Adirondack Gold Cup. Moran challenges Moran meets Lew Tencher Friday night in Memphis.
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Chicago
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Cheries Jentray
Lake Placid
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Pat Moran
Memphis
Charley Whit Moran
Lew Tencher
Basketball Results From Several College Games
University of Denver 25 Kirksville 34. Wesleyan 32 DeKalb 21 St Vinter 18. Kansas U 34 Washington U 16. Colorado U 28 Regis College 17.
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Loyatla Ti
University of Denver
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Deieopathy
Tmingis Wesleyan
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St. Vinter
Charleston
East High Prep For Vinton Clash Tomorrow Night
East High readies for a home game against Vinton with a reshaped lineup. Mehl suffers a bad ankle, Mileston Sick Fel tiel ill, and substitutions will be used to boost form. Johnson and Gunstead lead the Vinton forwards with Holman at center and Artus Tollessin at guards. The Cedar Falls game moves to Saturday due to the "Daddy Longlegs" benefit.
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Watt
Altho
Alves
Mehl
Jesup
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FE Tiel
Hag
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Ace Johnson
Gunstead Ag
Holman
Artus
Tollessin
Gunstead
Johnson
Gunnstead
Physician Leads at Checker Meet in Des Moines Jan 18
Dr W. Allen leads the first day in the Town state checker tournament at Askew hall Valley Junction with 2 and one game left. A Tr Cihak of Waterloo second with 30 and one to play. W F L Clevenger 28 with three to play, hoping to catch Allen. Other standings list McCashlin, Ralr, Ichenberry, Howe, BE Meyer. Allen elected president, Clevenger secretary treasurer. S
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Allen
Fewell
Askew Lall
Valley Junction
A. Tr. Cihak
Waterloo
FL Clevenger
Dr. Allen
WW. McCashlin
Dr. Ralr
J. Ichenberry
Rolfe
I, Howe
Wall Junction
Pi BE. Meyer
Towe Checker Association
Clevenger
Willard Declines Gibbons or Jolson Keeps Dempsey Target
New York boxing chatter centers on Jess Willard aiming only for Jack Dempsey. He rejects March dates with Gibbons or Jolson and refuses lesser bouts, despite lucrative offers. Critics say Willard fears a poor showing against rivals, hurting his comeback hopes and public support.
Ball Players Popular in Japan After Strike Through Asia
A major league baseball tour finishes six weeks in Japan with flawless results. The US team, led by Herbert H. Hunter, won all games except one and emphasized cultural exchange with Japanese stars. Japanese college pitchers and players gained confidence, while officials cited diplomatic value and broad public appeal from the visit.
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United States
Herbert H. Hunter
Japan
China
Philippines
Bush
Hoytang Pennock
Tokio College
Géorge Kelly
Johnny Lagan
Ban Johnson
Viscount Shibusawa
America
West High Tops Triumph Over Teachers In Cedar Falls
West High defeated the Teachers 20 to 14 on the college floor in Cedar Falls last night. Stimson Dean and Captain A Miller led West High with strong defense and floor work while Raeber and Thompson paced the Teachers. A late surge by the Tutors narrowed the gap but West High maintained the lead to the final whistle.
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Cedar Falls
West
Stimson
Dean
Miller Brothers
Thompson
Capt
A. Miller
Teachers High
Raeber
Lynch
Kramer
Lewis
Phompsoh
Dempsey Sets Minimum Bid for Fight With Rickard
New York January 18 Jack Dempsey vows not to take less than 500000 for a major defense and may demand more if Tex Rickard can arrange a New York bout with top ticket prices. If in New Jersey the limit is 15000, he would accept 500000. Dempsey to insist on a 1 3 split of proceeds after a 50000 deposit and may push for 60 percent of gross receipts if commission pushes details. Kearns recalls past deal with Rickard bringing about 300000 payoff for Carpentier but says the final payday was less.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Tex Ricklard
Dempsey
Kearns
Rickard
New Jersey
New York Boxing Commission
Althoit
Jack Kearns
Tex Rickard
Carpentier
Engel Meyers bout ends in draw as former collapses
In Dubuque Iowa on January 18 former middleweight champion John Meyers battled challenger Bennele Engel for three hours and 20 minutes before Engel collapsed. Referee ruled a draw since no fall occurred and physicians halted the match. Meyers pressed the action throughout as the crowd neared 3000 spectators.
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Dubuque
Fennle Engel
Johnny Meyers
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Birgel
Ames Rolls Past Grinnell 26 to 12 in Valley Clash
Ames Iowa January 18 Iowa State college reversed a slow start to topple Grinnell 26 to 12 in a Missouri Valley conference basketball game. Raff led Ames with six field goals as Grinnell opened strong with two Fearing baskets and a free throw but the Cyclones surged ahead and controlled the remainder.
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Iowa State College
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Cyclones
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New Hartford Teams Top Dunkerton In Basketball Showdown
New Hartford Iowa hosted Dunkerton in a pair of basketball games. The junior team won 18 to 7, and the first team claimed a 27 to 22 victory. Captain Stapely scored 17 points for New Hartford, setting the pace. The victors plan to host Dumont on the next evening.
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Dunkerton
Stapely
Dumont
Dike High Beats Plainfield 47 to 11 in Hoops
Dike Jr January 18 reports the Dike high school basketball team defeated Plainfield 47 to 11 on Tuesday evening. In the second half the second team played in place of the first. Dike will play Parkersburg Friday evening.
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DIKE
Plainfield
Dike, Jr
Dike High
Will
Pplay
Parkersburg
Faculty rifle meet yields top scores at Coe College
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on January 18 Professor H N Harris led with 46 hits and Dorothy Schmidt scored 41 as the best shot among faculty women. Ben 42 and a 47 hit tally highlight a decisive faculty rifle shoot with strong performances across the college.
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Jana
H. M. Gage
Cedar Rapids
Ben
Dorothy Schmidt
Petersen
Coe
Haris
H. N. Harris
Vetoek
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