Western conference breaks with A A U to run独 own meets
Major John L. Griffith announces the Western conference will conduct its athletic meets independently after breaking with the Amateur Athletic Union. Northwestern and Ohio State led the rebellion over sanction rules, with Griffith predicting others will follow the move against A A U domination. Avery Brundage defends the union’s guiding role in amateur athletics.
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Chirag
Amateur Athletic Union of America
Iis
John L. Griffith
Griffith
Northwestern University
Ohio State
Northwestern
A.A. U
Purple
Chicago Athletic Association
Ohto State
Ohio Relays
Associated Press
Grifith
Big Ten
National Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Avery Brusidage
Chicago
Former Champion Favored in Biloxi Pan American Match
In Biloxi Mississippi on January 18 Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd, former American British and Canadian champion, was slight favorite to defeat Mrs Melvin Jones, former western champion of Chicago, in the Pan American women's golf tournament semi final. Hurd defeated Mrs Jack Vila 7 and 6 yesterday and shot 42 on the first nine holes. Jones defeated Eva Mae Johnson 6 and 4 in the lower bracket. Miss Marior Turple of New Orleans will play Mrs Joan Arends of Evanston after default.
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Bilox
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Melvin Jones
Chicago
Hurd
Jack Vila
Hot, Springs
Jones
Eva Mae Johnson
Marior Turple
New Orleans
J. M. Taylor
Joan Arends
Evanston
Texas League pilots to sit on bench as veterans fill roles
The Texas League plans rely on aging managers to guide lineups from the bench this season. Frank Lynder will coach Houston Butts, Derril Pratt shifts to second for Waco, Milton Stee new Dallas pilot may hold an infield post, and veterans like Gim Galloway, Art Phelan, and Billy Alexander will focus on coaching. Alexander, San Antonio skipper, returns after 36 years away, sharing a catcher record with a 994 average.
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Dallas
Tex
Nia
Frank Lynder
Houston Butts
Derril Pratt
Lee
Waco
Milton
Dake
Fort Worth
Gim Galloway
Wichita Faild
Art Phelan
Shreveport
Billy Alexander
San Antonio
Thumselves
Alexander
Columbia Quintet Edges Buena Vista In Overtime
The Columbia College team defeated Buena Vista 32 to 24 after overtime. The game was close at 27 apiece at the end of regulation, with Columbia pulling away in the extra period as Buena Vista failed to score.
Dempsey Firpo Fight Promoter Rickard's Rise
The 1923 Dempsey Firpo clash at Polo Grounds marked Tex Rickard’s peak as boxing promoter. The article traces Rickard's strategy to shape Firpo, secure ringside gates, and orchestrate historic public excitement, leading to a brief but devastating two rounds that cemented Dempsey’s era.
Glory in Five College Sports Goes to Tom Churchill
Oklahoma athlete Tom Churchill emerges as a multi sport standout with honors in football track boxing and wrestling. He earned an all Big Six selection as left end and received a miniature Olympic token for decathlon representation, while the Sooners prepare for a fall title bid with many returning veterans.
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Tom Churchill
Oklahoma
Norman
Oklahon
University of Oklahoma
Tom Churchills
Associated Press
Churchill
United States
Wichita
Kan
Central High
Oklahoma City
Aroun
Schuol
Ghurehill
Kansas Relays
Penn Relays
Amsterdam
Missouri
Sooners
Dempsey Beats Firpo In Rough Heavyweight Bout
The bout ends with Dempsey staggered on the ropes then rallying to knock Firpo out. The fight, marked by wild exchanges and referee intervention, grossed 1 188 602 80 and boosted promoter C H Rickard's prestige as rounds end with Dempsey regrouping in his corner between each round.
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Jack
Firpa
Dempsey
Tim
Jock
Fiypn
Jack Kens
Gyo
Firpo
Mjles
Luis Angel Firpo
Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Hawkeye Cagers Suffer Injuries on Eve of Game
Hawkeye basketball players suffered injuries ahead of a big matchup. Twogrood forward and David guard joined the injured list, with Geneva guard and Phinkilt forward previously hurt. David and Geneva may miss the Northwestern game at Evanston, while Plunksée and Twogeld appear set to play. Ten players depart for Evanston today.
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Hawkeye Cagers
Town
University of Town
Twogrood
David
Geneva
Phinkilt
Brusen
Evanston
Plunksée
Twogeld
Gamie
Notre Dame Cagers Head to Penn Matchup
Notre Dame team travels from Notre Dame Indiana to Philadelphia to face the University of Pennsylvania. The Irish hope to repeat last year’s victory in the overtime affair after a 20 to 26 score in a previous meeting.
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TRISU
PENN
Notre Dame
Ind
Philadelphia
Pennsylvana University
Braddock Faces Assassin Lomaski In Big New York Bout
New York January 18. James J Braddock knockout artist Latzo and Tuffy Griffiths to 15 rounds in a 10 round affair at Madison Square Garden. Braddock meets Leo Lomaski the Aberdeen Wash assassin who knocked Tommy Loughran in a bid to gain a title shot. Braddock's punch is strong and Latzo praised him after the bout. In Chicago Tony Canvaneti enters the ring as a favorite against Annand Santiago a rising Cuban challenger in a junior lightweight bout. Santiago is a dangerous hitter with a quick right.
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New York
James J. Breddock
Pete Latzo
Tuffy Griffiths
Sioux
City
Thes
Esn Braddock
Leo Lomski
Aberdeen
Wash
Assassin
Tommy Loughran
Madison. Square Garden
Slattery
Loughran
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Laughran
Wite Bopeans
RS Loughran
Phadelphia
Chicago
Wat
Braddock
Jersey City
Latzo
Muldoon
William Muldoon
James J. Tunney
James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Lomakl
James J
Joe Monte
Boston
Joe Bekyra
Dayton
Tom Heeney
Lash Summer
Fair Haven
N. J
Annand Santiago
Joey Sangar
Santiago
Creighton Five Favored In Season Opener At Drake
The Creighton University five heads to Drake Fieldhouse in Des Moines for a Missouri Valley Conference opener. The Bluejays, coming off a win over Illinois Ortiwell, seek a strong start on the road.
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Tes Moines
Creighton University
Drake
Bluejays
Ortiwell
Hockey in the Balance for Waterloo Fans Tonight
Waterloo fans face a decisive hockey night with the Chicago Athletic Association visiting. Legion officials say attendance will shape the sport's future in the city as two strong teams clash. The event overlaps with two high school basketball games at East and West gyms, plus St Mary's and St Patrick's thriller, all set for 7 p.m.
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Waterloo
Legion
Becker-Chapman
American Legion
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago ‘Yacht Club
Chicago
Watético
Twe
St Mary's
St Patrick's
Cedar Rapids
M. GC. A
East High School
Jesup
West
Oelwein
Black's and Armstrongs win in new city league hockey
Black's Dry Goods beat Being Dental Laboratories 3 to 1 and Armstrong Manufacturing defeated John Deere 6 to 1 in the newly organized city league hockey contests at Cedar River park lagoon. A large crowd watched as the ice held well and postgame skating drew attendees. the Waterlo o Playground Commission supervised by Victor Read sponsored the league and rink.
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Black's Dry Goods
Armstrong Manufacturing Company
Dental Laboratories
Black's
John Deere
Black
Armstrong
Cedar River Park
Waterloo Playground “Commmission
Victor Read
Tiller Drops In Gift Shot Leads Comeback
Cedar Falls's State Teachers College basketball team lost to Luther 21 to 20 at halftime and 41 to 30 final. The Tutors rallied in the second half with Shafland Haberlchter and Hopkins scoring, but Luther held on as Tiller and Olson paced the attack.
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Courter
Tiller
Luther Crew
Sandren
Flower
Kanga
Luther
Haberichter
Fritzel
Shafland
M. Olson
Tilley
Peterson
Harry
Hopkins
Olson
Ortale
Tuilley
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