Confession Starts New Tiff Over Overpaid Pitcher
Waterloo Hawks pitcher Ovid McCracken triggers controversy as details emerge about alleged overpayment last summer. The dispute involves Mike Sexton of the National Association and minor leagues, with reports of bonuses and failed barnstorming trips fueling tensions in Waterloo.
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Iowa
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Sexton
Mike Sexton
Mississippi Valley League
Gamshoes
National Association
Ovid McCracken
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Reminiscences of Mother and Boyhood in Bygones Flair
A reflective piece recalls a child’s life milestones and a mother’s pantry hair cut, gauze of domestic memory, and a kitchen chair kept as a memento. It drifts into broader scenes of animals and odd wartime or political asides, mingling personal recollection with local color.
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Jase
New York
Warnie Smith Knocks Out Joe O'Hara in First Round
Oklahoma’s Warnie Smith defeats Fort Dodge middleweight Joe O’Hara in the opening round of a scheduled ten rounds in Fort Dodge. In a separate eight-round bout, Fort Dodge’s outpoint Navy Rostau of Sioux City.
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Joe O'Hara
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Fort Dodge
Jzan
Okiehoma
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Son
Navy Rostau
Sioux City
Tiger Johnny Gline
Smith
Frankies
Rand
Bush
Nurmi Leads Millrose Night With Multiple World Records
Six world marks fall at the Millrose A A Madison Square Garden meet. Paavo Nurmi of Finland shatters records in the three quarters of a mile while Ritola and Frigerio also claim wins. Harold Osborn soars 6 feet 6¼ inches to set a new high jump mark defeating Leroy Brown. Murchison defeats Schultz in the dash.
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Illinois 4A. C
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Jose Ray
Chicago
Jimmy Connolly
Washington
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Ray
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Italy
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George Goulding
Willie Plant
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Ritola Brooks
Willie Ritola
Verne ‘Booth
Johns Hopkins
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Laren Murchison
Columbia College Opens Conference Schedule Friday
Columbia College starts its conference campaign Friday in Decorah with Anderson men facing Lindner College. La Crosse State Normal visits the next night as the league unfolds with St. Viator challenging for the Interstate title after a 22 to 18 win over La Crosse Normal and a 40 to 2 rout of Valparaiso.
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Two British Golf Pros Duel Over Hole in One Flair
The text notes Sandy Herd facing a challenge from a veteran British pro, Tomes of Wimbledon Park, over repeated hole in one feats. Herd’s supporters promise seven golden patties as a reward if he achieves another ace, highlighting a playful nod to his skill.
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Basketball by Nat Wollman on backboard recovery
A guide on recovering the ball off the backboard in basketball. It explains judging whether an opponent charges in, then moving laterally and dribbling to avoid held balls. Advice stresses drawing away from the defender and not passing while under the basket.
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Auestion
Ames-Drake Battle Saturday Promises to Be Fast Affair
The Ames Cyclones face Drake Bulldogs in a Des Moines Coliseum feature game as both teams chase better form in a fast contest. Drake flaunts a recent one point win over Grinnell while Ames seeks substantial scoring heft. lineup notes include Mantz Everett Raff and returning players from injuries as Chandler tilts toward scrimmages with freshmen.
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Hampton Upends Belmond In 20 to 6 Gridiron Showdown
Hampton high cagers beat Belmond high 20 to 6 in Hampton Indiana as their first game in over three weeks. Brennan, a Hampton star, was out. team delivered a strong effort despite the absence.
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Hawkeyes Face Crucial Iowa City Showdown With Indiana
Iowa aims to regain top form in the Western conference race as the Hawkeyes host Indiana at Iowa City. Illinois handed Iowa a 23 to 15 setback while guards McConnell Van Deusen and captain Janse loom large. WSUI will broadcast the 7 30 a m game to an expected 6000 in the armory.
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Christ Episcopal and Baptist Fives Lead League Tied
Christ Episcopal cagers in the intermediate group stayed level with Walnut Street Baptist by defeating St Pauls M E 10 to 8 at East High. Walnut Street Baptist edged First Baptists 24 to 0 while Calvary Evangelical upset First M by 14 to 12. Other results: United Brethren 44 First Evangelical 12.
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Tutor Basketmen Edge Dubuque University 26 to 24
In Dubuque Iowa Town State Teachers College edged the University of Dubuque 26 to 24 in a sensational basketball game. The Tutors led 17 to 10 at halftime as Dubuque rallied in the second half but could not overtake the early advantage. Holman starred for the Tutors and Kanp led Dubuque.
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Gates Quint Meets Y Senior Cagers Tonight
Gates Business College basketball team and the Y Senior five clash on the M. G. A. court at 7 p.m. today in a City league contest delayed from Saturday. Both teams share the top spot and aim for a hard fought game. neither side has losses this season.
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Gates Business College
College Quint
Aplington
Boxing notes and baseball outlook from Iowa towns
Reports from Fort Dodge Mason City and Moline cover boxing results and prospects. Rostan and Harris drew attention with defeats and knockouts while Smith and Gline sparked fan talk. Baseball chatter includes Speer Erickson Bush Harvey and Barrett turning to coaching and teaching with Moorlne and Burlington links.
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Navy Restan
Fort Dodge
Nelson
Rostan
Johnny Harris
Mason City
Cornell College Cage Squad Heads North For Wisconsin Swing
Cornell College prepares for a weekend trek into Wisconsin to face Beloit Lawrence and others after a strong win over Knox. The Purple add six freshmen to bolster the lineup with Mullenders Johnson Anstrom and others joining the varsity contingent.
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Newton
Bowling Sports Potpourri On Farrell McGraw Crowley Osborn
Juldio Farrell of Penna appears on the Giants reserve list but may sign if he pursues baseball as a pro. Jim Crowley of Notre Dame eyed as assistant coach at Georgia after a Chicago dinner. Osborn, Illinois A C, leaper, set a dramatic indoor high jump display near a world record height with a winning leap and celebration.
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Penna
New York Giants
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Yvesterdz
Farrell
Cleyarest
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McGraw
Giants
Tommy Gibbons
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Mike McTlgue
Jim Crowley
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University of Georgia
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Kinute Rockne
Chicago
Harold Osborn
Minois A. C. Leaper
Iis Lofty Pets
Osborn
Nashua Wins Hard Fought Basketball Tilt Over Charles City
Nashua high defeated Charles City high in a hard fought game here last night. Nashua remains undefeated this season. Charles City second team beat Nashua reserves in the preliminary contest.
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Nashua High
Charles City High
Charles City
Pedagogs to Meet Penn College on Thursday at Oskaloosa
Cedar Falls special report describes a close matchup as Pedagogs and Penn college basketball teams prepare to play on the same floor after a short rest. Morrison is injured again, likely sidelining him. Coach Dickenson may start Horton and M Harshbarger at forwards with Marshbarger and Red Morgan at guards and Holman at center.
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Red
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Holman
Upper Iowa Quintet Tackles Penn Friday Night
Fayette Iowa January 28 Coach John Dorman eyes the Penn game set for Friday night. Larson the former high point man returns from an arm injury to debut this year. Lauritzen, now pivot, may shift to forward to free Larson for his jumper. Kiple Arena remain guards and Lace to fill forward berth.
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Lace
Frank Boyle Signs Big Start for Anson Baseball Club
Marshalltown Iowa January 28 Frank Boyle of Waterloo leads the Ansons in building a strong 1925 pennant race with an intensified player search. New catches include Hank Unger and C DeButch, with White and Dixon signed as infield and outfield depth. Rookie pitchers Lukehart and King among local hopefuls, Harold Pilcher sold to Salina Kansas club.
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Salina
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