Big Ten title hopes boosted by schedule for Michigan
Barry's quintet, led by coach George Veenker, reacquires momentum with four straight wins and a smoother path than Purdue or Wisconsin. Michigan faces eight remaining games, narrowly reshaping the Big Ten race as Wisconsin and Iowa loom as likely threats. Concerns over rest and fatigue persist as the Wolverines brace for a heavy slate toward the finish.
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St Marys Cagers Edge O L V A in City Tilt
St Marys Cagers defeated Our Lady of Victory Academy 14 to 12 on their floor to move closer to the city Catholic title. Wescott Quackenbush led St Marys with three goals as Henney of O L V A starred on defense and Carroll and Glass each scored for the losers.
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Our Lady of Victory Academy
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Drake and Ames Resume Rivalry on Court Today
Des Moines reports Drake hosts Big Six foe Drake Fieldhouse in a hard fought game. Coach Louis Menze at Ames shows improvement under his first year, with Van Epten expected to start for Drake. Other area matchups include Parsons College vs State Teachers Cedar Falls and Buena Vista at LeMars against Western Union Ripon and Cornell at Mount Vernon.
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van Epten
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State checker tournament to be held in Paris
Town Paris I January 25 The state checker tournament will be held in Paris February 18 to 22 inclusive. About 100 state checker experts are expected. A dinner will be served one day of the tournament by local enthusiasts. Iowa Falls won the county tournament with William Dunning first Dolph Gilbert second and Ray P Benshoof third.
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Paris
Iowa Falls
Wiliam Dunning
Dolph Gilbert
Ray P. Benshoof
Untitled Fragment Sparks Notes on Energy Waste and Syndicate
An unclear fragment discusses exergy waste in cocktail shaking and efforts to harness Niagara Falls power. It references a “Cocktail Shaking Socracy” and a group called WereNaught Syndicate, Inc, N with scattered remarks on Asia and bus clearance.
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Niagara Falls
Asia
Rockford Faces Uncertain Prospect for Valley League Franchise
Rockford struggles to secure a baseball park and form a Valley League franchise as city factions clash over control. Officials warn two months remain before spring practice and other cities like Davenport and Marshalltown loom as alternatives if Rockford cannot fund a park or reach an agreement.
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Timals
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M. H
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Ira Bell
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Krenkuk
Muscatine
Sheriff Fred Blake Reports for Cubs Training Camp Start
Chicago Jan report says Sheriff Fred Blake who won 17 games last season is the first out-of-town athlete to report for the start of Cubs camp, with Feb 14 set for Catalaba catching. Gabby Hartnett and his bride plan a joint ride on a special train as teammates plan a send-off. A note on caution aids movement to pace restoration in Ryers Town and the city for guiding wy l stors.
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Chicago
Fred Blake
Chicago Cub
Catalaba
Gabby Harrnett
Grinnell Announces 1929 Football Schedule with Carleton Return
Grinnell Iowa January 25 Director of Athletics John Co Truesdale announces the 1929 Grinnell football schedule matching 1928 foes with Carleton in place of Kansas University. Homecoming clashes Washington Bears October 19 and Drake on October 26 at Des Moines under Coach Watt.
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John’ Co. Truesdale
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Iowa State College
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Astiwaukere
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Perpetual B and L Directors Honor 15 Year President
Directors of Perpetual Building and Loan Association praised Warren Brown retiring as president after nearly 15 years since Jan 28, 1914. Succeeding is S M Bentley. Brown has been in poor health. Resolutions committee members are John S Tuthill J D Liffring and H A Boysen.
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S. M. Bentley
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J. D. Liffring
H. A. Boysen
Warren Troan
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Kaufmann Switches Roles to Outfield for Giants
Tony Kaufmann, once a pitcher, is summoned by John McGraw to join the New York Giants as an outfielder. At 28, he seeks to salvage his career with improved hitting, following a strong Rochester season and past big league trials with the Cubs Gardiners and Phillies.
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Hurler
McGraw
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Goose Goslin
Sam Rice
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John McGraw
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Foster & Hope
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Imacgraw
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Fred Leach
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Napoleon
Mel Ott
Lefty O'Doul
Tribute to a Loyal Contributor in Our City
A formal notice expresses sincere sympathy and wishes for the health restoration of a longtime associate. The message credits his permanent contributions to the association and city, thanking him for decades of faithful service and loyalty.
American Legion Sets Dates for National Convention
The National executive committee announced the next annual convention will run September 30 to October 3 in Louisville Kentucky. The meeting occurred at National Headquarters in Indianapolis with the dates confirmed for the Louisville event.
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Lowisville
Lewis Plans Marriage To Elaine Tomaso In Chicago
Heavyweight wrestling champion Strangler Lewis will arrive in Chicago to finalize marriage arrangements with Elaine Tomaso a 25 year old pianist from Glendale California daughter of the late Salvatore Tomaso Chicago Symphony director and composer.
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Old Rose Quintet and Osage Battle on Court Tonight
Waterloo fans expect West High and Osage to clash at 7 pm on the West High floor. Coach Ralph Barff plans to start the same five as against Oelwein with Gnagg and Miller at guards, Walta and Templeton at forwards, Moore at center, plus Schultz and Watson likely to see action. The game follows a prior Osage defeat of Old Rose that stung West pride.
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Ralph Barff
West High
Osage
West High School
Dairy Cattle Congress
Sarff
Oelwein
Harold Gnagg
Homer Miller
Robert Walta
Edwin Templeton
Reserve Officers Continue Course in Reading Maps
Black Hawk County Reserve Officers Association members held a map reading class at Hotel Russell Lamson. Lieut. P. J. Hoffey and Maj. E. E. McGinley led instruction in Allan Johnson's absence, with 30 hours credit toward promotion for those who pass. Lieut. Ralph E. Miller was promoted to first lieutenant. Capt. Hoscoe B. Davidson has been reappointed as captain by the judge advocate general's office.
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Black Hawk County
Ralph E. Miller
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Quartermaster Reserve
Hoscoe B. Davidson
Judge-advocate General's Office
Care Cars Costs Due to Rail Way Carefulness
Rail Way employees reduced loss and damage payments from 2.06 dollars per revenue freight error in 1920 to 0.72 dollars in 1937, reflecting increased carefulness and efficiency.
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Waners and Others Press Clubs for Higher Pay in 1929 Talks
Open season for holdouts begins with Mickey Cochrane and Jess Haines among first stars in dispute over 1929 contracts. Cochrane questions his offer, citing a possible clerical error. Licoyd and Paul Waner return unsigned deals to the Pirates. Myer is the only Senators holdout among 32 signed. Yankees report eight regulars signed, names kept confidential by Secretary Barrow.
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Mickey Cochrane
Jess Haines
Buddy Myer
Waner Brothers
Cochrane
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Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sam Dreyfuss
Branch Rickey
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Lou Gehrig
Herb Pennock
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