Nurmi to Attempt Seven World Records in Brooklyn
Paavo Nurmi opens his second American campaign in Brooklyn aiming to break seven world marks across 3,000 yards and related distances at the Thirteenth Regiment armory. He has three records already credited to him and seeks four additional marks, competing in a small field at Brooklyn College games. Also reports Osage independents defeat Mason City Diamond Breads 41 to 43 and seek a game with Waterloo Industrial league.
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New York
Paavo Nurmi
Brooklyn
Tnt
Nurmi
Mis
Thirteenth Regiment
Paavo
Ninmi
Paayo
Finn
Osage Independents
Osage
Dan
Mason City Diamond Breads
Waterloo Industrial League
Bowling Scores Lead Local Leagues At Elks Alleys
Bowing with Miller and Jones posted 206 as the holsters defeated Woodrows while Westinghouse toppled the Ropers in the Iowa Public Service league games at Elks alleys. Bath Packing set a new Commercial league high with 943 total, besting John Deere by 10 pins. Schubert and Hewsom had 238 and 216. Gamble Robinson beat John Deere two games to one. Standing shown for the Commercial league.
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Jones
Holsters
Woodrows
Westinghouse
Ropers
Iowa Public Service
Elks Alleys
Bath Packing Company
John Deere
Schubert and
Hewsom
Gamble Robinson
Ratha Sap Chree Sas
Diamond Joes
Unique Cleaners Va
Mary's Weer Renee
Lambie Robinson
Dnohn Deere
Martin Catevray
Smith Hall-Exfelt
Als Lichty
Dodge Brothers
ASI Commercial
Jenn Deere
Wren Oy Ween
Cumbie-Robinsons
Mantz
Haring Tovesees
Brith Ee
Kenting Te
McSweeney Peste
Tpowa Pullic Service
EAGUE
Kalsters
Holman
MM Miler
Myers
Percy
Broshar Des
Woodra
Blackhall
ATOWN
Ehlers
Dittener
Reserdd el
Bernets
Wiltox
Knudsen
Veewen
Lat Christensen
L. Chapman Balsiyker
Balsho
Fort Dodge
Goeessh Brewing Con- Dprhy
Thompson Dairy
Welch Bros
Dowd & Sally
Loomla Woodart
Des Moines Ter & Fuel Co
Ot ‘Eer
Writing Is Hard Work Behind the Newspaper Smile
A satirical note on the myths of newspaper life and the real effort behind daily writing. The piece mocks the idea of fun in journalism and highlights encounters with ambitious, sometimes humorous, figures. It references public figures and media scenes, including Lindbergh and Hearst, in a brisk, period voice.
Wartburg Quint Easy Winner in Scoring Spree
Wartburg college cagers defeated Independence Junior College 41 to 34 at Waverly with a 41 to 14 halftime margin. Captain Steege led Wartburg with 10 points while Stewart and Coleman each hit several長 shots for Independence. Davenport's St Ambrose also won 38 to 27 over Buena Vista in Town Conference action after leading 23 to 10 at halftime.
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Wartburg
Courier Special Service
Waverly
Wartburg College
Independence Junior College
Stewart
Coleman
Independence
Steege
Davenport
W.ki
St. Ambrose Cagers
Buena Vista College
College Basketball Results From Multiple Teams Across States
College basketball results list numerous games with scores. Creighton beat Drake, Des Moines defeated Western Union, Lawrence over Coe, and Iowa Wesleyan led Graceland. Other notable results include West Virginia over Pittsburgh and Mankato State Teachers over St. Cloud Teachers.
West High Defeats Delwein In Close Rose Gym Battle
West High school edged undefeated Delwein 21 to 15 at the Old Rose gym. Edwin Templeton and Robert Waite hit late sleeper shots to seal a thrilling victory as Moore and Templeton led the scoring and Homer Miller fit in at guard.
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West High School
Delwein High School
West
Rose
Moore
Templeton
Shine
Tom Moore
Edwin Templeton
Homer Miller
Ralph Sarft
Young Templeton
Oelwein
Waterloo
Chaplier
Pickering
Oclwein
Waite
Elscheld
Ghaplier
Springhel
Mass
Lomski Triumphs by Decision in Braddock Fight
Leo Lomski of Aberdeen Washington outpointed James J Braddock over ten brisk rounds at Madison Square Garden to win a unanimous decision and call for a rematch with champion Tommy Loughran. Braddock came out strong but Lomski controlled the pace and trade marks of the bout, drawing quiet cheers from the crowd.
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Lomski
Braddock
New York
Leo Lomski
Aberdeen
Wash
Tommy Loughran
James J. Braddock
Madison’ ‘Square Garden
Lemski
Ty Cobb Missing From List Sparks Baseball Reflection
A Want Ad page note notes Ty Cobb being missing though allowed to leave. Fans across the country mourn the great player as baseball fears losing its greatest draw and colorful character. The piece recalls Cobb's records and ponders who might surpass them, while noting Hornsby might contest some marks but never match Cobb’s iconic presence.
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Roy Riegels
Ty Cobb
Caleb
Clara Bow
Babe Ruth
Purdue Indiana Goat Clash Is Classic Today
Purdue seeks to move into sole first in the Big Ten with a win over Indiana as Michigan visits tonight. Stretch Murphy leads Purdue’s scoring while Indiana hopes McCracken and others rise to challenge. Northwestern at Iowa, Wisconsin at Minnesota, and Chicago at Illinois fill the rest of the slate with Towns at home missing two guards due to injuries.
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Purdue
Indiana
Chicago
U.P
Boilermakers
Michigan
Lafayette
McCracken
Northwestern
Iowa
Frank Marshall
Marshall
Purple
Obin
Hawkeyes
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Gophers
Badgers
Gopher
Madison
Badger
Illinois
Ilinois
Maroons
Tinois
Ohio
Towns
Towa City
Althe
Evanston
Iowa City
Doyal Phinkitt
Fred Geneva
Guyard
Wisconsin grid captain banned from college athletics
Wisconsin's 1926 football captain and track weight man Wagner has been barred from further college athletic competition for competing in the annual fast-west charity football game at Sen. Francisco on December 29. The ruling by Wisconsin officials suspends his participation in university sports.
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Madison
Wiscan
Sen. Francisco
Wagner
Wisconsin
East High Eyes Fifth Straight Win Over Jesup
East High aims for five straight as they face Jesup after a 27 to 18 win over Jesup at Cedar Falls. Coach Makeover fields Cats on forwards Beckner Christians and Crane guards with Gerber at forward. Jesup’s L Fisher led with 11 points as East High improves teamwork and shooting near the foul line in front of about 500 fans.
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Teachers College
East High
Cedar Falls
Jesup
Midge Makeover
Catson
Gerber
Beckner
Capt. Christians
Crane
East
Max Gerber
Capt
Christians
Kally
L. Fisher
Wroten
Stoddard
Demi. East
Dotson
Roth
Goa Gerber
Kyle
Martin
Eliott
Wagner
Joy Taints
R. Fisher
Rogers
Peterson
Referer
Bender
O. L. V. A Cagers Fall In Close Battle
Our Lady of Victory Academy basketball team lost 20 to 16 to St. John's High School of Independence at Buchanan County Capitol. Glass led O L V A with 10 points while Taggert led Independence. The lead changed hands often as Independence stayed ahead most of the contest and played a clean hard game.
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Our Lady of Victory Academy
St. John’s High School
Cagers of Independence In & Fame
Buchanan
Glass
Waterloo
Taggert
Independence Crew
Independence Club
Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities
Boxers from numerous cities including Chicago New York and San Francisco fought in last night’s cards. Notable results include Tony Canzoneri KO Armando Santiago and James J. Braddock outpointing Was Raddock. Several bouts ended in knockouts and decisions across crowded venues.
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Chicago
Tony Canzoneri
New York
Armando
Santiago
Cuba
Eddie Shea
Bloom
Columbus
Sammy Dortman
Mike Dundea
Rock Island
Too Clomski
Aberdeen
Was
James J. -Raddock
Dersty City
St. Lona
Mc-Menny Bays
Philadelphis
Jory Rivers
Kansas City
Holywood
Cal
Hamer Sheridan
Sioux City
San Francisco
Kid Francis
Europe
Waterloo Legion Hands Chicago A C a Close 4 3 Loss
Waterloo American Legion hockey team manager suffered a cut above his right eye during last night's match against the Chicago Athletic Association. The Water loo squad fell 4 to 3 in a tight contest.
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Waterloo American Legion
Chicago Athletic Association
Waterloo
St Mary's Cubs Triumph in Court Verdict Thriller 22 to 16
Crowds packed the Waterloo school gym as St Mary's Cubs defeated St Patrick's Cedar Rapids 22 to 16 in a hard fought contest. O'Connor led the Cubs with four goals and two free shots while Handley topped St Patrick's with two goals and a free throw. Official details list lineup and referee Sansone of West High.
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Phil Lown
St. Mary's
St. Patrick's
Hanson
Fl Viseevanee Horan
Woverrreren
Lockwood
Hangcy
TR Tererire O'Hara
Eevee Bois
Sansone West High
Dike Beats Conrad To Keep Slate Clean
Dike Iowa January 19 The Dike basket ball team defeated Conrad 24 to 15 to extend their winning streak to four after the holiday break. Bayzen starred for Dike while Stubbs led Conrad. In the curtain raiser Dike second team beat Conrad 10 to . The Dike squad has not lost a game on their home floor this season.
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Dike
Conrad
Slate
Courier Special Service
Wero
Bayzen
Stubbs
Rarger
Simpson Wolves Wane Parsons Wildcats In Iowa Conf Test
Simpson College cagers dominated Parsons College Wildcats 41 to 23 in an Iowa conference game. Simpson led 25 to 7 at halftime as Kirkpatrick scored 16 points for Simpson. The win followed the late-press trip from Fairfield to Indianola.
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Simpson
Fairfield
U.p-Tha
Simpson College
Parsons ‘College Wildcats
Slmpson
Indianola
Iowa
Kirkpatrick
Bimpson
Waterloos loss to Chicago A A in 4 to 2 hockey clash
Waterloo American Legion fell 4 to 2 to the Chicago Athletic Association in a fast Hippodrome match. CA A showed superior teamwork with five of seven goals in the first period and Victel and Robertson led a tense defense against Waterloo’s attack. Fans witnessed hard skating, trips, and a late surge by Waterloo as Hall tied the game before Victel sealed it for Chicago.
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Shaughnessy
Chicago Athletic Association
Waterloo American Legion
Towa
Spénini
Waterloo
Keyes
Star
Gene
Collette
Vinitord
Hill
Fi Victel
Robertson
Hall
Chicago
Victel
Gilgit
Allen Johnson
Russell _Hack
Bob Moore
Earl Lynn
Dorothy Jacobs
Jean, Fisher
Nellie Swyers
Joe Merda
Jean Fisher
Mike Tunney
Trace
Russell Hackett
James Watson
Sarl Lynn
Webber Joe Rw Lavelle
Mickey LW
Lynch
Gorr O Robertson MacKinnon
B. Collette
Lee Garson
Hompson
Frankham
Cann
Young Wil
Goats
G. Collette
Hil
Victor
Lavelle
MacKinnon
Nalcolma
Carson
Thompson
Ackley Beats Parkersburg In Tight 22 to 19 Match
Ackley Iowa, January 19. A close game featured three lead changes as Ackley defeated Parkersburg 22 to 19. Paul Johns and Lester Steinmeyer led scoring for Ackley while Nicklas starred for Parkersburg. Parkersburg was the second team contest. Ackley Independents meet Dons Wednesday night with Graymen the undefeated team to play a group of truck drivers.
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Fourier Special Service
Ackley
Parkersburg
Paul Johns
Lester Steinmeyer
Nicklas
Ackley Independents
Graymen
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