Yost Reflects on Abuse of Rules Group by Critics
In Ann Arbor Michigan January 20 4 Coaches and officials attack the football rules committee over wording and codification. The piece traces the history from 1876 Springfield meetings to later rule changes including four down five yards and the 1905 1906 shifts that ended mass plays and formed a new rules body.
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Columbia
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Yale
Better Take the 5 15 Home Says Caddy
A humorous golf tale from Bob MacDonald recounts a caddy during a match at St Andrews who mistakes a wristwatch for a ball. The anecdote highlights the playful misreadings and sharp banter between players and caddies on the course.
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Phillies Change Ways For 1908 Season
Philadelphia in January 20 report previews 1908 Phils with new manager Shotton signing a two year deal and an overhaul of players. George Kelley arrives at first base, new pitchers join a stronger staff, and competition for third base features Barney Friberg and Ace Whitney. Outfield mix includes Cy Williams and Denny Sothern, with catching led by Johnny Wilson.
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Shotton
Philadelphia Nationals
Phils
Winter Haven
Fila
George Kelley
Minneapolis
Newark
WN. J
Kelley
Buffalo Thompson
Fresco
Thompson
Pague Keystone
Helnle Sand
Hal Dietrich
Portsmouth
Barney Friberg
A. CG
Whitney
New Orleans
Southern Association
Rogry Wrightstone
Phillies
Johnny Mohan
Bubbles Dronnard
Jimmy Cooney
Jimmy Ring
John Schulte
Ring
Frank Wlrich
Claude Willoughby
Alex Ferguson
Art Decatur
Clarence Mitchell
Herb Pruett
Lester Sweetland
Cy Willams
Hack Wilson
Denny Sothern
Fred Leach
Dick Spalding
al Nixon
Holman
Jonny Wilson
Schulte
O'Donnell
Ohio State Hands Purple Its First Defeat of Season
Ohio State defeated Northwestern 43 to 38 in Chicago, ending Northwestern’s unbeaten run and tightening the Big Ten race. Purdue still leads the standings after knocking off its only opponent so far, with a key showdown against Iowa looming. The week includes a Big Ten schedule and a forthcoming Indiana game at Bloomington.
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Central Cubs to face Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids indoor game
Indoor baseball notes show THMpos Central Cubs, Waterloo, traveling to Cedar Rapids next Monday evening to play the Quaker Oats nine in the Cedar Rapids indoor league. Other league results include Co B defeating Fowler Company 14 to 4 and Lichty Hilman downing Campbell Bakery 4 to 0, with various batteries listed.
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Charles City Quintet Heads East For Waterloo Clash
A staunch Charles City high five arrived to face East High in Waterloo tonight with a sharp polish after a week of practice. Coach Midge Makeever plans Sansone, Young, Gerber, Schammel, and Zivgler in key spots as Mendenhall referees. The visitors stay through Saturday to meet West High, with a preliminary game against Orange township seconds and other local matchups on the schedule.
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Teachers High of
Cedar Falls
Jersey City Club Faces Salary Talk With Tris Speaker
Jersey City, Jan 20. Frank Donnelly, president of the Jersey City internationals, said the Skeeters could not meet Tris Speaker salary demands even if major clubs bid. Reports from Washington linked Speaker to the Skeeters and Gary Eagle, with plans to buy stock. Donnelly said profits from ten Sunday games might pay Speaker, possible still for Jersey City.
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Pugazy to Fight Heavies in Tourney Trials
New York report notes heavyweight eliminations for a tournament conducted by Rickard. Pugazy seeks a match with George Gordon or other top contenders including Koute Hansen, aiming to face Roberto Robert. Campallo, an Argentinian prospect, is expected to travel to New York this month. Cam palo may reappear in Pugazy’s bid after Paulino’s withdrawal from Tex Richards eliminations.
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Pronine Biorberti
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Victor Campalo Fere
Roberto Robert
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Paulino
Tex Richards
Gander Pugazy
Notable NFL file: Philadelphia 28 New York 18
Philadelphia defeats New York 28 to 18 in a game featuring Chicney IT and Clevetond, continuing the season's late progress. The match highlights key plays and scoring by Philadelphia while New York struggles to respond.
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New York
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Clevetond
OwA Mat Squad Without Captain Heads to Dual Meets
The University of Snows wrestling team will proceed with five starters after removing the captaincy for the season coach Harold M. Howard said. Veterans from 1926 and 1927 remain on the squad as leaders while five dual meets are planned from February to March including matches against Chicago Minnesota Nebraska Urbana and the Mid Western AAU trials.
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Leslie B. Beers
Tech City
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Town City
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Drake Bulldogs Ready for Notre Dame Showing Saturday
Des Moines January 20 Drake Bulldogs, smarting from an unexpected defeat at Grinnell, are undergoing long and hard drills in anticipation of the Notre Dame game here Saturday night.
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Sacred Heart Prepares for Grundy Clash on Saturday
Sacred Heart high cagers pace final drills for Grundy College quint at Grundy Center Saturday evening. Emphasis on offense with defense drills and practice games showing improvement. Cardinals expect strong turnout of rooters for the trip to Grundy.
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Hall and Hoppe Lead Three-Cushion Standings
New York Dan 20. Alien Hall and Wille Hoppe keep the pace in the American Three Cushion Billiard league. Hall won 40 to 30 over Harry Wakefield in 53 innings, maintaining a half-game lead while Hoppe defeated Augie Kileckhefer 20 to 10 in 32 innings.
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Augie Kileckhefer
Big Investment In Ball Players Across Baseball History
Chicago reports trace a pattern of high priced prospects in baseball history. The piece recalls Lena Blackburne bought for 10 000 dollars and later salary jumps to 125 000 for Chalmer Cissell. It notes star acquisitions by Yankees and White Sox plus the rise and fall of players like Willie Kamm Lefty Grove Jimmy O Connell Jack Bentley Sammy Hale Paul Strand Connie Mack and Rube Marquard with a closing reference to the O Toole Kelly deal in Pittsburgh.
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Bush Teague
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White Sox
Chalmer Cissell
Blackburne
Lena Blackburne
Sox
Milwaukee
Cincinnati Reds
Willie Kamm
Lefty Grove
Jimmy O'Connell
Jack Bentley
Sammy Hale
Paul Strand
Kamm
Grove
O'Connell
Bentley
Strand
Connie Mack
Paul
Pacific
Mackmen
New York Giants
Rube Marquard
O'Toole
Kelly
Pittsburgh
Track Shoes Display for Pyle's Marathon
A display at Hale Apfel's Sporting Goods showcases track shoes for Arnold Bender who will run Pyle's Los Angeles to New York marathon starting in the ester city in March. One pair is spiked for dirt, the other rubber soled for pavement. ApriL will supply Waterloo Iowa jerseys for Bender as he represents the city in the classic.
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Los Angeles
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Local boxing cards in Cedar Rapids and town basketball notes
Hawkeyefuls Johnny Folten and Jiimmy Ryan, both of whom have fought here many times, are booked in a 10 round bout at Cedar Rapids Jan. 27. Joe Rivers and Frankie Richie are slated for another 10 round contest. Weather aided Legion hockey setup as cold snap improved rink conditions. Burlington Bees manager Tetehie plans youth on roster, while Coach Jimmy Phelan's Purdue basketball team worries over material with three sophomores stepping in and Wilbur Cummins replaced by Murphy. Iowa likely to meet a solid opponent tomorrow as Town City recreation improves and tomorrow night’s game should draw steady crowds.
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Jiimmy Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Joe Rivers
Frankie Richie
Sema
Kenneth Hunt
Tonto
American Legion
Lake Shore Club
Chicago
Jimmy Phelan
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Thle Yong
Lettey
Iowa
Snadio Recreation
Big Ten rules wrestlers to wear sweaters in ring
Chicago January 20 The Western conference has decided that all wrestlers must wear more clothing and henceforth a sweater will be part of the equipment of each grappler who enters the ring.
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Conger Poised for Millrose Mile and East Meets
Ames, Jan 20 Eastern mile runners prepare to face Ray Conger at Millrose Games February 2 as he breaks Iowa State Indoor marks in the 600 yard and 1 1/2 mile events. The national mile champion trains under Coach Bob Simpson and joins the Iowa State 2 mile relay squad on a New York trip January 31.
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St Ambrose tops DePaul 27 to 12 in Davenport tilt
St Ambrose shattered DePaul University 27 to 12 in Davenport on January 20. The host led 9 to 3 at halftime and slowed the Chicago quint as the game progressed, using strong defense to break up DePaul’s offense.
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Gage League Sets Intramural Play at Tutor School
Cedar Falls Jan. 20 16 teams from fraternities literary societies and campus groups join State Teachers college intramural basketball under Mitt Whitford who splits them into four four team leagues. Opening day Saturday features Alpha Chi Epsilon vs Billy Goats and Alpha Delta Alpha vs Friendly Five at 9 am followed by Alpha Theta Beta vs College Bears and Xando vs Bates Hall at 10 am.
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John Davies
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Von Porat to Fight Detroit Heavy Tonight
Otto von Porat Norwegian heavyweight gets another chance to prove himself as a top challenger. He meets Sammy Silverberg of Detroit in a featured bout at Promoter Jim Mulien's Coliseum show. If he impresses Mulien will seek an eastern contender such as Tom Heenty or Jack Delaney. Kansas 46 Ames 33. Lawrence Kan Jan 26.
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INS
Otto von Porat
Sammy Silverberg
Detroit
Jim Mulien
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Silverberg
Mulien
Tom Heenty
Jack Delaney
Boxing Results From Last Night Reported By AP
Vincent Hambright of Cincinnati defeated Thomas Hy Vincent in a technical knockout at seven rounds. Harvey of London defeated Kid Nitram in Paris by disqualification in the 14th round.
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Vincent Hambright
Gienn Nity
Terre Haute
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