Ruppert Seen Key Man in Landis Johnson Showdown
Col Ruppert, owner of the New York Yankees, is viewed as a pivotal figure in the looming showdown between Commissioner Landis and Byron Johnson of the American League. The meeting date is set for February 24 at Congress Hotel, with experts noting Ruppert’s influence on both leagues and national baseball policy.
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Col. Ruppert
Landis
Johnson
Chicago
NS Ruppert
Theew Yori Yankees
Monay
Ik. M. Tandis
Byron Ignicroft Johnson
Almevican League
Cobh
Johinson
Ranorts
New York
Ruppert
Ott Ruppert
Kode
Fohysean
Tohasan
Owrone
Dolig
Jonnson
Remy Tres
Qdolinson
Shinefield
Dahon
Owly Te Crtonel
Amerie League
Dingtors
Jelnasoy
Toshioy
Dehmson
Owelk
Quay
Remeivedt
Leornmitianda
Feilber
Hilsworth Coach Builds Strong Athletic Teams
Hilsworth’s coach brings wartime football pedigree from Superior and Wisconsin. He has attracted top college men, building Elsworth College’s strongest athletic program since 1910. His career spans Wisconsin and Catholic University, rising to coach of freshmen squads before graduation.
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Town Falls
Michigan
Swan At the Sea
Swan
Cunner
Washington
Harry T. Coney Brongshe
Elsworth Celle Hern
Tirtie
Hsworth
Tlarty Conley
Atheticians
Superior
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Beter
Semnan
Gunner School
Hiseam Aneh
Mavinns
Catholic University
University
Af Tient Hin
Met
Waterloo Y Volley Team Plans Friday Meet with Dubuque Sextet
Waterloo Y team will meet the Dubuque sextet in a triangular meet held last week with Earl BR as physical director. A squad of 10 or 12 players will travel to the River Chey for the Friday encounter.
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Waterloo “Y” Volley
Dubuque
Leany
Wriday
Dubucua
Waterlon
Earl BR
Waterton Yoo ML
Chey
Fragmented OCR story with garbled names and events
A heavily garbled OCR passage mixes names like Anabelle, Leedy, Robinson, and Wesley with scattered scenes unclear in time and place. It sporadically references a purse theft, a shave, a repair shop, and various locals, but details are incoherent and many fragments are unreadable.
Cardinals Ready for Battle in Strong Form
The Cardinals seek improved energy and depth for a stronger season. Key additions include Tilt Meleehing, former Pirates manager, boosting the strategy board. Returns and health updates mention Heathworth, Dowtt, Soutawarth, and Rhides among heavy infield assets, with major pitching roles anticipated from Reinhart, Sean, and Her min Boll.
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Lotte
St. Leurs
Chris Vil
Bas
Heathworth
Dowtt
Soutawarth
Amd
Tardes
Formsby
Pend
Ovenpy
Bottonley
Pelt
Ghia
Beaeterr the Great
Pitines
Shedel
Reinhart
Sean
Hermin Boll
Shiomyy Winey
Priseite
Irenie
Mie
Tilt Meleehing
Pittsburgt Pirates
Eoaene
Manchester Friday Basket Play Referee Set
An upcoming Friday evening basketball game at Manchester is announced with the Alumna team hosting. The referee will be Shedtey of Wine Throp and the start time is 7:90 PM.
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Manchester
Fadin
Waewool
Eh Bays
Gtr
Minchester
Driech
DOSTERBAAN AND KIPKE COMPARED IN WOLVERINE WIRYS
Ann Arbor memory piece compares Oosterbaan and Kipke in Michigan athletic careers across football basketball and baseball. It notes Kipke as a triple letter winner and standout punter, while Oosterbaan excels at multiple positions and is acclaimed for defense and leadership. It mentions high school roots, future prospects, and their evolving sports roles at Michigan.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Dain
Bennite Onosterbaar
Iywry
Kipke
Mivnig
Michigan Mae
Dee Sears
Oosterbaan
Ooster- Iwitee
Dieser Cue Pea Hy
Wolverine
Oosterhaan
Ure Sane
Othett
Kipnke
Dean
Developmanta
Langford gains 5500 as club benefit night in New York
Sam Langford, once penniless Boston fighter, is reported richer by 5500 after a club benefit in New York. He fought Joe Jeanette before a packed crowd, supporters filling the arena while Langford reflected on poverty and the savings bank lesson he learned.
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Sam Langford
New York
Stan
Boston
Lagsford
Hevelit Wigde Ang
Sim
Jed
Joe Jeanette
Jernette
The
Savings Bank
Laneford
Oman
Hay
Town Cage Squad Stars Twogood Wilcox in Scoring
Twogood elevates the team with 22 points and Wilcox adds 16 as Town faces late season games. Charles McConnell of Mason City leads rivals with four points margin, while Trangia Wilcox of Oskaloosa and George Van Deusen of Anamosa each tally in double digits. The squad pursues strong showings against rival records from Mengan, Purdue, and Chicago.
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Jowr City
Forrest ‘Myngood
Slowsng
Ophomiore
Bausketball Tec
Toauing
Twogood Hia
Charles McConnell
Mason City
Trangia Wilcox
Oskaloosa
Canter
Tins 1 Paints
George van Deusen
Anamosa
Aid
Im AX
Polot Dnhead
Todir Kearingsa
iMengan
Purdue
Chicago
Greenleaf Boy Phenom of Billiards Threatens Rival Erwin Rudolph
Ralph Greenleaf, the 25 year old billiards prodigy, is set to meet Erwin Rudolph in the opening round of a 150‑bat event. The piece notes his streaks, records, and fame in the carom world, mentioning rivals Alfredo De Oro and Cyban and recounting past championship feats.
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Greenleaf
Ralph Greemeat
Tilliard Charpion
Erwin Rudolph
Carom
Theoy Heldie
Ghliaed Chapionship
Op - Mealy
Sintary
Tly
Frank Teberski
Mihions
Alfredo de Ore
Ralph Could
Saya
Team Loses to Kenosha in Chicago
The Kenosha Nash Motors cagers defeated the Chicago team 38 to 0 last night. The visitors built a large early lead as Waterstown and Nash Motors controlled the proceedings, leaving the home squad unable to rally.
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Chicago
Kenosha
Maurier
Chleige
Wenoshin
Wis
Suine
Winsterloo
Nash Motors
Nash
Twin Boys Basketball Split Ends in Tight Twin Meet
West Union edged Oelwein 8 7 in a tight first half, then pulled away late as West Union finaled over Oelwein 1 9 to 1 5. The boys game stayed close, with Oelwein's early lead erased by West Union's steady shooting and sharp passes led by Zeigler and Petersen.
Basketball Results From Various Colleges And Clubs
Mosaic scores show Muskingum 42 over Weavon 26 and Maryland 22 over Loyola Maryland 16. Texas 31 beat Western University 14. Con cad? st Winter 2h. Depaulan and Warrester Maoh tallied 20. Others include Ottawa based teams and clubs with scores ranging 24 to 36.
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Muskingum
Weavon
University of Louisville
Contract
Depaulan
Waryard
Warrester Maoh
Cacdiath
Wniversity
Loyola Callene
Maryland
Texas
Bothwestern Univ
Ais Cheladan University
Bays For University
Weatminster
Allagheny
Coneva OH
Ethange
Oklahoma University
Sandan By Athletic Club
New York
Goldes Tu
Baltimora
Iowa Faces Illinois in Big Ten Recovery Bid
Iowa travels to Urbana to meet Illinois in a key Big Ten game with fourth place at stake. Iowa aims to rebound after losses to Michigan and Ohio State as Purdue and Northwestern victories color the conference race. Captain Hogan McConnell and starter lineup expect no changes, with Van Deusen, Joryn Wilcox, and Waugh among top scorers.
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Iowa Citsan
Milneis
University of Lown
Wiewheyes
Towa
Ohie
Leo Ard
Purdue
Michigan
Hingis
Northwestern
Minnesoti
Ohio State
Michigias
Tawa
Sam Barry
Twogood
van Deusen
Joryn Wilcox
Venter
Capl
Llogan McConnell
Pagrds
Urban
lWiisis
Maples
Iowa
Tihnois
Tlinvis
Mivtkeipatesd
Ulinois Bodie
Wour Daugherty
Bindslay
Louie Ihini
Waugh Sy
Anes Lbntsay
Cemer
Alingis
Revnolls
Linnkeyes
Hawkeyes
Indian Runners Kick Wood Bail While in Action
Indian runners in San Angelo Texas engage in wooden ball contests on a muddy slope near Madre mountains. The game uses heavy balls four to five inches in diameter worn down from use. Two tribe members recently traveled from Crom Toohuen to Mexiten City in hours for the event, with minor injuries reported and crowding minimal.
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San Angelo
Tex
Jan
Chdhmibun
Lars
Wifieimis
Ikunsagita
Mexley & Orient Railroad
CIA Tin
Thomaa Nafira
Beonigin
Gates College Beats Tripoli in OT 19 16
Gates College defeated Tripoli 19 to 16 in overtime after a tight regular period tied 14 to 14. Tripoli led briefly with a late field goal and a free throw but Gates answered with a decisive stretch to secure the victory.
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Gates College
Tripoli
iWowker
Tadan
Crichinhess College
Visltors
Tenethot
Cama
Shell Rock Sweeps Waverly in Local Doubleheader
Shell Rock basketball teams defeated Waverly twice in a home doubleheader, posting 87 and 21 point margins. The first game featured strong backcourt play by the locals, while the second showcased balanced scoring and solid defense against Waverly’s lineup.
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Shell Rock
Waverly
Bays
May Talk Ponies at Baseball Meet in Chicago
Reports from Chicago outline a growing scandal over players betting on horse races. Cayoleer, head of a Cleveland detective bureau, allegedly placed bets for ball players, with Johnson stopping him. Folmer and Falger corroborate that several players bet on horse races, prompting league officials to intervene.
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Chicago
Chiesa
Baselade Pheyers
Art Quitiely
Cayoleer
Evelad
Lureen
Cleveland
Soda
Folmer
Cnoveh
Ban Johnson
Tolger
Cleveland Oill
Sid
Johnson
Falger
Kh M. Landis
Rol
Gane
Ik Wre
eprnTian Prac Tor
Dempsey Faces Road to Tunney in Painful Heavyweight Shuffle
New York reports Tex Rickard signaled Dempsey must beat the lone survivor of the Sharkey era or withdraw from the title fight with Gene Tunney. Dempsey is expected to arrive in about three weeks, with no clear plan for next steps, as various rumors swirl about the Tunney showdown.
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New York
Juels Pempsey
Delney
Tynesey
Riekoml
Dempsey
Ebiesey Dempsty
Ohio sprinter stars in 1928 Olympic outfit page
Fragmented report from New York about a Miami University sprinter linked to the 1928 U S Olympic team. The piece mentions rivals Sharkey and others, with references to Beat Lineke Borah and younger schools, indicating a looming American field showdown.
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New York
Rentleman
Miami University
Sharkey
Highter
Borah and
Mavetsen
Indiiy Fatnceau Mane
Etter
Wayout Debige
West Union Inde es Win Opening Scrap
West Union Inde es win opening scrap as Tafengo West Union Indepen lenes claim first game of the year. Mon night at Mutkader, the team led 14 to 1 and then held off a late comeback. Final score 12 to 12 with two minutes left in regulation. Wet Canton led by two points in the waning moments.
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Courier Special Services
West Union
Tafengo West Union Indepenlenes
Cagera
Pels
Tha Visetors
Twa Polity
Tve
Indoor ice rink opens at Hippodrome by American Legion
The Hippodrome hosts a popular indoor ice rink run by the American Legion. Officials say it is the largest in the Midwest with ample space for skaters, affordable fees, and rentable skates. About 15 to 29 men join nightly hockey practice from 7 to 8 pm with free spectator admission for squads.
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American Legion
Catte Congress
Enfernilla
Hrucher
Adjutant
Beeker Chapa
Middlewest
Hou
Heucher Sai
Fidel La Barba Favored in Bilky Clark Bout
New York January 20 Violet Tan Barba Pacific coast flyweight is favored to defeat Wiky Gluck European champion in a 12 round world time fight tomorrow. Rumors say La Barba has trouble making 173 pounds but training shows effort and defenses.
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New York
Violet Tan Barba
Pacific Coast
Wnatk Skiniost
Wiky
Gluck
Chimpion
Aipead
la Barba Wis
Tomory
Buat
Tese Oreaporty
Chaminion
Sloan's Liniment praised for field relief in remote BC survey
A British Columbia government survey party reports Sloan's Liniment kept crews in fine trim during subdivision work three hundred miles from civilization. The chief brought a 30 part supply, noting relief for sprains strains and rheumatism as the body’s healing tide returns blood to the hurt area. All druggists sell it for 85 cents.
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Survey Porty
British Columbia
Civilization
Sloan
Parochial teams lined up for Friday games
Three Waterloo parochial high schools set Friday evening basketball and tennis showdowns at their gym. Sacred Heart plays St. John's Independence. St. Mary’s meets Sacred Heart in the same setting, while Our Lady of Victory faces St. Mary’s in another pairing. A high school tennis match between Jered Height of Fort Dodge and Our Lady of Victory is also planned. Sacred Heart defeated St. Mary’s 15 to 12 in a recent gym game, with five field goals and five free throws for Sacred Heart.
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Waterloo
Stomg Upperwits
Sacred Heart Hish
St. Jon's of Independence
Pine Mead Combine
Athan
Ir Job's
Mies Iieh
Sacred Heirt High
Ba. Dadge
St. Mirem
Our Lady of Victory Academy
St. Mace's High
Dows City
Aiso
Jered Heigt
Albym
Sacred Heart
St. Mary's
O-H
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