Comiskey Ends Dream With Sheely Release
Chicago, Jan 21. Earl Sheely, last holdout of Comiskey’s attempt to manufacture a major league infield from minors, is released to Sacl Yamato of the Pacific Coast league. The plan failed as Mulligan and Johnson also faded, and Sheely’s broken ankle and slow speed doomed the experiment.
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Chicago
Jan
Earl Sheely
Chicago White Sox
Charley Comiskey
Sheely
Sac- Yamato
Pacific Coast
Comiskey
Black Sox
Farehead Comiskey
Inield
Sele
Salt Lake
Ernie Johnson
Eddie Mulligan
Mulligan
Bud Clancy
St Marys Beats C R in Cedar Rapids Trip
St Marys high school basketball finished the Cedar Rapids run with two wins and one loss. A 33 10 victory over Immaculate Conception followed a 18 3 halftime deficit as Lasehe scored 20 points. The team also defeated St Wenceslaus and lost to St Patrick s.
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St. Mary's
Cedar Rapids
Immaculate Conception
Waterloo
Lasehe
St. Patrick's High
St. Wenceslaus
Low scores open state pin meet with weak results
Local bowlers in Ta Jan 21 17 began the annual Town State Bowling association contest posting modest scores. Dewey's Restaurant Five led the five man team with 2271 pins, Bodolignon topped individuals with 505 pins across three games, and Fred Butler achieved the high single game at 207.
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City
Town State Bowling Association
Dewey's Restaurant Five
Dolingon
Fred Butler
Academy Cagers Fall to St. Mavier's 36 14 at Dyersville
Our Lady of Victory team traveled to Dyersville where St. Mavier's academy won 36 to 14. Pettinger from St. Kavier led with 22 points as the home squad opened with an 18-6 first half edge.
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Our Lady of Victory
Dyersville
St. Mavier’s Academy
Pettinger
St. Kavier
Prep Basketball Results Highlight Rural Iowa Scores
Prep basketball from January 21 features Reinbeck defeating Clough Johnson team 29 to 21 with Olson scoring late. Orange edge Dunkerton 21 to 18 in a rough clash. Junior High routed Jubilee 65 to 15 before Lady locals at Hudson and Eldora-Grundy tied. Eldora girls won 3 to 1. Vinton topped La Porte City 35 to 16 in overtime. Tripoli beat Denver 20 to 13. New Hampton edged Sumner 39 to 43 in a tight clash. Independence defeated Garnett 13 to 5 with Wilkus starring. Shell Rock boys and girls swept Clarksville 28 to 22 and 23 to 12 respectively.
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Y. C. High
Reinbeck
Teachers College High
Ram
Olson
Feld
Visltors
Plachn
Peterson
Orange
Dunkerton
Ian
Orange Township
Brown
Klingaman
Rice
Bellmer
Jubilee
Hudson
T Ram
Acter
Franck
Hudson Stars
Shepherd l
Janesville
Elnora
Grundy Divine
Eldort
Gridy Centar Silgh
Eldora Hill
Fedora Girls
Vinton
LA Vorta
Jag
Mintam
Trifolt
Denver
Tripoll
Indan
Tripsit
Sumer
Frederika
Dejerin
Jun
Gelarin High
Besketeerm
Independence
Cintse Yuerding Geme
Aerewneud
Wilkus
Bennett
Aure Rock
Clarksville
Gibson
Shell Rock
Wisconsin Runner Preps With Psychology Card Aboard
Madison, Wis. Jan 2l T Johnny Zola of the University of Wisconsin harnesses psychology to sharpen for a race. Before each event he studies a printed card, like This week I win the quadrangular, to stay focused and in trim.
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Madison
Wis
Johnny Zola
University of Wisconsin
Barrier
Third Waner Will Try for Position on Pirate Squad
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Ada Oklahoma natives Travia Waner and Parker Brewer headed to Paso Robles training camp with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Travia, 18, 170 pounds, played college football and basketball and is taller than the Waner twins. Brewer, over six feet, is a big catcher hopeful likely to be farmed to a strong minor league club after camp.
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Pittsburgh
Ada
Okla
Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Travia Waner
Trtttle
Paso Robles
Parker Brewer
Ada Sandlots
Trayin Waner
Waner “Twins
Brewer
Pirate
Nevers Could Join Stanford as Assistant Coach
Leland Stanford university authorities on January 21 discussed with Ernie Nevers, 1925 All American fullback and St. Louis Browns pitcher, taking the post of assistant football coach. Nevers would leave professional football to accept the college role in Palo Alto, California.
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Palo Alto
Cal
Leland Stanford University
Ernie Nevers
St. Louis Browns
Nevers
White man in colored makeup fails to fool Missouri fight solons
Kanawas City Mo Jan 21 The local boxing commission ruled against a white handler acting as a second for colored boxer Wolcott Langford Chicago middleweight who fought here last night The man wore brown skin makeup but forgot his hands and was detected Langford won the decision with no further incident
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Kanawas City
Boxing Commission
Wolcott Langford
Chicago
Langford
Langford Felt That He Could Not Fight His Best With Itsy
Goose Goslin Refuses Salary Cut With Senators
Washington DC January 21. Outfielder Goose Goslin of the Washington Senators has refused a substantial salary cut and will not sign a new contract on the terms proposed. The report notes Goslin opposes the suggested reduction and plans to hold for a better deal.
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Washington, DC
Goose” Goslin
Washington Senators
Iowa Purdue go features big 10 slate
Chicago Jan 23 Purdue remains unbeaten in Western Conference play after a lone game, facing Iowa University Ave in Iowa City as the Big Ten showcase. Illinois meets Indiana at Bloomington and Chicago faces Ohio State at Columbus with mid season sets ahead and limited schedule remaining.
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Chicago
Purdue
Iowa
Iowa City
Boilermakers
Ilinois
Indiana
Bloomington
Ohio State
Columbus
Hoosiers
German Sprinter Loses Again to Runner on Coast
German star Dr. Otto H. Peltzer was defeated on the Stanford track as Bud Spencer led the quarter mile in 0 15 seconds. Les Hables, former Stanford Turner, also ran, finishing behind Peltzer in third place.
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Palo Alto
Cal
Otto H. Peltzer
Germany
Pacific
United States
California
Stanford University
Bud" Spencer
Stanford
Peltzer
Spencer
Les Hables
Stanford Turner
Dr. Peltzer
Tenpin Topics at Waterloo Alleys and Bartlett-McFar Lane Meet
Bowling teams Waterloo Alleys and Bartlett McFarland will contest the state meet in Iowa City on Sunday February 8. Elks alleys will skip team entry but plan to enter two or three quintets in the Elks State meet at Fort Dodge March 4. Frank Manahl schedules a grand opening for Waterloo Alleys on Water Street. Various league scores and high games are noted from Whiteside Oilers Rotary and other leagues with several 200s and multiple 300s.
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Waterloo
Bartlett-McFarlane
Iowa City
Elks Alleys
Fort Dodge
Frank Manahl
GES
Water
New Head Coach Bart Abell Joins College Coaches
New York January 21 Bart Abell named head coach of Orlgate becomes latest former All American to join a distinguished group of college coaches. Abell won Walter Camp recognition as a tackle at Central New York State Institute in 1915. He joins A A Stagg and Tad Jones in the exclusive ranks of ex players turned head coaches.
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New York
Bart Abeh
Onlgate
Walter Camp
University of Chicago
Tad Jones
Yale
Elis
Indoor Track Opens Big Ten Circuit Tonight
Western Conference indoor track season begins with the University of Chicago meeting Indiana University in Chicago and Northwestern visiting Notre Dame in South Bend. Chicago seeks a third dual win over Indiana, which has improved under coach T Hayes, while Northwestern faces Notre Dame with a nearly unchanged lineup aside from middle distance runners.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Indian University
Northwestern University
South Bend
Notre Dame
Indiana
T. Hayes
Northwestern
Montreal Maroons Seek Victory Before 18000 Fans
Montreal January 24. The Montreal Maroons face Les Canadiens tonight before a sellout crowd of at least 18000. The Inter season midway with one loss in 122 starts. Ten thousand applied for tickets yesterday as the game sold out by Thursday night.
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Montreal
Montreal Maroons
Les Canadiens
Inter
Thhe Fortin
Wallagh Interest Ties Rickard to Wallace Family
New York Jan 21. Billy Wallace a Cleveland lightweight born in Alaska is linked to Tex Rickard through family ties. Rickard, then running Yukon amusement ventures, is described as knowing Wallace's father well, highlighting historical connections in boxing and entertainment.
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New York
Billy ‘Wallace
Cleveland
Merle
Alaska
Tex Rickard
Wallace
Yukon
Fight a Week Is Planned by Jack Delaney's Boss
New York January 21 Joel Jacobs Delaney's manager plans to match the Bridgeport heavyweight contender for one bout weekly until a title shot with Gene Tunney materializes Delaney would stay in shape by frequent fights rather than camp He has knocked out Paul Berlentach Sally Montgomery and Jack Humbeck and will face Bat Leyinsky in Pittsburgh next Friday Also negotiating Delaney Renault bout in St Louis Boston January 21 Delaney former light heavyweight champion still in title elimination despite his renunciation He stopped Jack Humbeck in six rounds before the Belgian was stopped by the towel
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New York
Joel Jacobs
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport, Conn
Gene Tunney
Jacobs
Delaney
Paul Berlentach
Sally Montgomery
Jack Humbeck
Bat Leyinsky
Pittsburgh
Jack Renault
Str Louis
Whips Wambeck
Boston
Belgium
Tutor Five Loses to Iowa Wesleyan in M PP conference
Mount Pleasant Iowa January 21 Iowa Wesleyan defeated Iowa State Teachers 36 to 30 to claim their first Iowa conference victory in a game where Wesleyan led from the start and held the lead at critical stretches.
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Iowa Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
Iowa State Teachers
Iowa
Zippers Defeat Edison in Girls Cage League Showdown
The Zippers beat Edison 22 to 31 in a girls basketball game at the OC A venue last night. Close guarding defined the contest with Sarnes starring for the winners and Faulkner for Edison.
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Zipper
Edison School Sextet
W. OC. A
Sarnes
Faulkner
Vic Hanson Organizes Own Basketball Quintet
Syracuse, Jan 21 Vic Hanson who parted from the Cleveland Rosenblooms in midsesason has started his own professional basketball team including several former Syracuse University teammates.
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Syracuse
Fights Last Night Across Cities in Mixed Results
Boxing results from many cities report wins by Mudkins, Delaney, Shes, Cooper, Langford, and Luplea among others. Notable upsets include Rosen defeating Vans, and Terai stopping Silverbers. Several bouts end by knockout or points across New York, Chicago, Omaha, and Mexico City with various nationalities represented.
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New York
Ace Mudkins
Nebraska
Lew ‘Tendher
Ehiladelphia
Andy Divodt
Charlie Rosen
Reutler Parra
Chile
Tommy Minty
T. Boston
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Caan
Kierxout
Dack Mumbeck
Briglum
al Walker
New Haven
Conn
Front West
Long Ton Wawkins
ER Dirgo
Beach
Joe Lotiman
Talado
Charlie Luplea
Cleveland
Bulldog Gonzales
Mexico City
Births Reported in Local Hospitals and Homes
Numerous birth announcements list parents, addresses, and birth dates for Ed win Henry Wenthe, Richard Edward Br, Charles Earl Cunningham, Roberta Jean Reams, Beverly Ann Cummings, Shirney Ann Beers, Keith Allen Lorbsack, Elynnr Lareille Moore, Doris Dawbey, Marguerite, and others. A separate note mentions California donors funding seven thousand dollars to create a worldwide infantile paralysis serum supply.
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Ferdinand H. Wenthe
St Francis Hospital
Edwin Henry
Joseph ‘J. Lynch
St. Francis Hospital
Richart Edward Br
Nelson Uoey Osborn
St Francia Hospital
Dee
I Parl City
Stirs
Ralph O. Cunningham
Sullivan
Charles Earl
Harmon Reams
Pithwest
Roberta Jean
Francis Cummings
Franklin
Beverly Ann
Glenn
Beers
Oak Lawn
Shirney Ann
Albert Lorbsack
S.som
Keith Allen
Add
Leonard M. Weiss
Wan
Elynnr Lareille Mroo
Mes
Sydney G. MonAlister
Rick Danson
Richard Roy
Nor Albertes E. Dawbey
St. Francs Hospital
Doris Near
Oscar Setunttt
Dewar
Jon
Marguerite Amfurle
Rock Island Road Serves West from Chicago
Rock Island Route operates 3800 miles in 14 states radiating from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs St Louis Kansas City Memphis St Paul and Santa Rosa NM. Control by St Louis San Francisco Railway began in 1926 with plans for merger. Revenue by product includes mining 33 percent manufacturing 30 percent and farm goods 23 percent. Earnings rose over prior year. a 125 per share quarterly dividend was paid with potential increase at February 1928 meeting. The United States has 18 commercial aviation foes.
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Chicago
Jan
Rock Island 6 Pacific Railway Co
Denver
Colorado Springs
St. Lows
Kansas City
Memphis
St. Paul
Santa Rosa
N. M
St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company
Whiteside to Assist Syracuse Oar Coach
Syracuse Jan 21 Charlie Whiteside former Syracuse university oarsman has been engaged as assistant to Jim Ten Eyck the veteran Syracuse rowing coach.
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Syracuse, N
Charlie Whiteside
Syracuse University
Jim Ten Eyck
Syracuse
New Philly Pilot Once Was St Louis Sunday Manager
Burt Shotton is reappointed as Philadelphia Phillies manager. The piece recalls his rare past role with the St. Louis Browns under Branch Rickey, who never managed on Sundays, giving Shotton a unique Sabbath era title as Bur iday manager. The column notes the challenge of guiding the Phillies daily versus the Browns weekly.
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New
St. Louis
Burt Shotton
Phillies
Shotton
St. Louis Browns
Branch Rickey
Rickey
Buriday
Phils
Browns
Quakers
Hoppe Trails In 3-Cushion Mix As Hall Leads
New York January 21 Hoppe now trails Allen Hall by a full game in the American Three Cushion Billiard league. Hoppe lost to Alfred De Oro 50 to 42 in a 66 inning match with De Oro’s high run of seven to Hoppe's five. Augie Kieckhefer lost to Clarence Jackson 50 to 49 as Jackson rallied from 41 to 27, finishing with a 10 point run to nose out Kleckhefer.
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New York
Hoppe
Allen Hall
Alfred de Ora
de Oro
Augie Kieckhefer Tost
Clarente Jackson
Jackson
Kleckhefer
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