West High Upsets Vinton Quint in Classic Home Game
West High defeated Vinton 19 to 16 as Lloyd Gordon was ejected in the third period. Tarpy and Stetzel starred for Waterloo with Stetzel scoring twice and adding a free throw. Good and Wilson led Vinton, while West High prepares to host Porte City next Friday.
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Vinton
Lloyd Gordon
Waterloo
Tarpy
Stetzel
Good
Wilson
John Vinton
Pixie
Waite
Moore
Gunagy
Gorden
Gordon
G Mactie
Tres
Rock Chalk Jayhawk yell born at Kansas University
Lawrence Kan Jan 28 A psychology view credits Kansas University athletic teams success over 40 years to the Battle cry Rock Chalk Jayhawk WK The Jayhawk yell was revised in 1887 to Rock Chalk Jayhawk KU and predates football by three years The chant grows from Mount Oread chalk outcropping and requires strong delivery by large crowds
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Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Jayhawk
Roosevelt
Breatesh College
Antwerp
Uhr Mast
Iwal College
Ballry
Stil
Mount Oread
A. R. Marsh
K. U
Academy Cagers Triumph in Double Victory Over St John Quintets
Our Lady of Victory academy basketball teams defeated St John of Independence last night. The first team won 21 to 8 and the second team led 13 to 6. Ulrich led the academy with five field goals and three free throws after a slow start.
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Our Lady of Victory Academy
St. John's of Independence
Academy
Ulrich
St Mary's Quint Edges Cedar Rapids Basketmen 21 20
St Mary's high school basketball team defeated St Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids 21 to 20 in a tight home game. Lasche led St Mary's with 16 points including the deciding free throw in the final minute. Wartik led St Wenceslaux with 17 points, 11 by free throws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Wenceslaus
Cedar Rapids
Lasche
Wartik
St. Wenceslaux
Color and crime headlines in a Cedar Rapids pageant
A fragmented column parodies press headlines and daydreams about romance and money. It mentions Estelle reading an ad in a Cedar Rapids paper about a man wanted with a sturdy car, jokes about money colors pleasing women, and references to a Chicago bombing and notable names.
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Henry
Estelle
Cedar Rapids
Cook County Leader Aims to Lure Tunney to Chicago bout
A U. R. Cer mak president of the Cook county board in Chicago seeks to lure champion Gene Tunney to Bold er Field for his next heavyweight bid. He cites Tunney's contract with Tex Rickard and vows to push for incentives while keeping a sharp stance if a dispute arises. The effort involves many of the same backers who helped push the Gelz Dempsey-Tunney spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. U. Cermak
Cook County Board
Gene Tunney
Tech
Tunney
Tex Rickard
Cermak
George Gelz
Altho Getz
I A C Seeks Peltzer for February 10 Program
Kansas City article states J W Behr athletic director of Illinois A C travels to Chicago with Dr Otto Peltzer to secure the German track star for the Illinois A C February 10 event for the A A U. Behr boarded the train last night.
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Kansas City
J. W. Behr
Illinois A. C
Chicago
Otto Peltzer
Lloyd Hahn
Peltzer
America
AL A. U
Yost Describes How Rule Committee Fixed Grid Laws
Fielding Yost explains the 1905 1906 reform surge shaping football rules. He notes mass play elimination efforts and the New York University meeting that birthed the National Collegiate Athletic Association and its rules committee. He describes member selection and the NCAA’s growing control over rules across sports.
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Yost
Michigan U
Ann Arbor
Mich
New York University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Palmer Pierce
Natonal Association
West
Waller Camp
Browne May Seek Peace With U S Golf Body
New York Jan 28 Mary K R Browne may seek reinstatement with the United States Golf Association when the executive committee meets in March. She has not yet applied for reinstatement. The association had bars on her for activities with C Pyle's professional tennis troupe, but eligibility for reinstatement after good conduct was noted last year.
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New York
Mary KR. Browne
Socom
United States Gulf Association
C. G
Boxing card results roundup from many locales
The AP notes a series of last night’s bouts with several decisions draws and wins. Sanger beats Dorfman while Flowers draws with Tenerlo. Holloway defeated by Hate. Light tops Purvis. Emanuel, Milton, Milti fight results listed. Fields knocks down Pebbles. Kesly, Lear, Artz, Molichar show results with several draws and knockouts.
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Associated Press
New Yorks
Joey Sanger
Milwaukee
Sammy Dorfman
New York
Lipa Tenerlo
Philippines
Bruce Flowers
New Rochelle
Drew
Dayton
Mickey O'Dowd
Muncie
Ind
Jack Purvis
Kekoma
Babe Hate
Kid Holloway
Indianapally
St. Paul
Mitihi
Billy Light
Iic
Pittaburghy
Fort Wayne
Pal Mode
Memphis
Forbes
Columbus
Hollywood
Cal
Armand Emanuel
San Prancisco
Joe Lahman
Toledo
Cedar Rapids
Johnny Milton
Welterwaight
Jimmy Ryan
den Moines
Rivers
Iowa swimmers enter Midwestern AAU championships trials
Thirty nine University of Iowa swimmers including 20 varsity men and 19 freshmen will compete at the Midwestern AAU championships and sectional Olympic trials in Iowa City February 10 and 11. Varsity points count toward UI team standings. Captain Meriin I. Carter defends in the 20 yard breaststroke while George Turbett shifts to the 220 and 500 free. Entries close February 4 with eligibility for Iowa Nebraska and Dakota swimmers.
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Towa City
University of Iowa
A. A. UU
Mer[iin I. Carter
Hawekye
George Turbett
Iowa
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Gophers Eye Third in Big Ten With Chicago Match
Minnesota travels to Chicago for a Big Ten clash with a chance to move into third place. A win would lift the Gophers above Northwestern and Illinois, while a loss could drop them to sixth. Chicago battles illness and lineup concerns as Captain Chuck Hoerger may miss the game with an infected arm.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Gophers
Unky
Invaders
Northwestern
Evanston Manby
Chuck Hoerger
Traer High Announces Benefit Show To Cover Deficit
Traer Iowa January 28 with a large deficit in the high school athletics fund a benefit movie will be shown in the auditorium next Wednesday night Rudolph Valentino’s The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse drives the fund shortfall due to bad weather at home football games this fall and smaller basketball crowds totaling over 200 dollars.
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Courier Sparial Getter
Traer, Ta
Traer’ High School Athjettics Fund
Rudolph Valentino
Root Refuses to Sign Cubs Papers Over Contract Proviso
Chicago pitcher Root, praised for fast curves, unsigned his 1928 Cub contract over a disputed proviso. President Veeck avoided detail but expressed confidence in a satisfactory adjustment and said Root will join spring training at Catalina Island next month. Writers fear reiteration of heavy pitching workload.
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Chicago
Joe
Chariie Root
Chicago Cubs
Root
Cubs
Veeck
Rost
Catalina Island
Cubs Endure Summer Drills as Contract Talks Continue
The Cubs pursue a pennant bid amid summer pursuits while Root, after a 26 15 season record, faces contract terms. He appeared as a starter or reliever in many outings, though a single day trial is noted as decisive.
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Cubs
Root
Sharkey Eyes Summer Tilt With Tunney After Risko Bout
Boston heavyweight Jack Sharkey remains in title contention with manager Johnny Buckley summoned to Miami for talks with Tex Rickard. Rumors say Sharkey would meet Gene Tunney this summer if he defeats John Risko of Cleveland on March 12 in a planned title run.
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New York
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Johnny Buckley
Sharkey
Mian
Fla
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
New Orleans Handicap Field Shapes Up For Rich $70000 Purse
New Orleans on January 28 reports a record purse of 70000 for the fourth New Orleans Handicap to be run March 3. Three year olds and up compete for 59000 to the winner plus a silver loving cup, with 1000 starting fee to deter weak fields. Coglogomer, Buddy Bauer, Jock and Display headline from 1927 entries as officials unveil a new gate to improve starts and fairness.
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New Orleans
William H. Thompson
Chicago
Coglogomer
Altho
Buddy Bauer
Col. E. R. Bradley
Jock
Edward B. McLean
Washington
Display
W. J. Salmon
Maria
Herollan
Cedar Rapids star takes second in Iowa meet singles
Cedar Rapids standout Dr. Harding rolled 637 pins in singles to place second behind Ketm of Fort Dodge who led with 656. S Svee added 625 but failed to crack the top group. Hansen-Smitty led doubles with 1,088. no five-man teams competed.
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Towa City
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Harding
Ketm
Fort Dodge
S. Svee
Bie
E. Hansen- Smitty
College Basketball Scores From Regional Meetups
A roundup of results shows multiple colleges and high schools with varied scores. Notable figures include Des Moines Catholic 24 against Marshalltown Junior 20, Simpson 30 over Upper Town 23, and Graceland 49 over Trenton Junior 16, with many other listed games and partial scores across Iowa and nearby states.
East High prepares for Cedar Falls and Grant games next week
After a 25 to 18 win over Clarksville, East High eyes next weekend with Cedar Falls visiting Friday and Grant High of Cedar Rapids at home Saturday. Frank Schammel led East with five field goals and three free throws, while captain Sansone and Christians also starred. Clarksville’s Roberts scored most for his team.
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Clarksville
East High
Cedar Falls High
East
Grant High
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Grant
Frank Schammel
Husky East High
Brillant
Waterloo Cagers
Midge Makeever
Schammels
Sansone
Christians
Keller
Moore
Roberts
Io Burke
Schannel
Qerber
Ziegler
Elliott
Bene
Tous Nrenen
Reese Ell
Tenpin Topics: Waterloo Alleys and Local Bowling Standings
Waterloo Alleys to compete in the 3-B- A tournament at St Paul February 18 and 19 led by Frank Manahl with a team including Lorenz Gorman Smith Newman and Budack in doubles and singles. Other local teams plan drives in state tourney at Iowa City February 5 as practice continues. Manahl also plans open night events at Waterloo Alleys on Water Street and to shift doubles league drives for the latter half of the season. Standings note multiple top scorers including Mike Gorman 248 and A Manahl 242, plus Deuthact 212 and others across leagues. two Elks league teams will drop out next week. next schedule weeks listed with matchups.
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Waterloo Alleys
St. Paul
Prank Manahl
Theatdes Manghi
Lorenz
Gorman
Smith
Newman
Budack
O Waterloo
Barrett-McParlane
Iowa City
Frank Manaht
Waterloo
Water Street
Beskies
Manabt
Marper
Armstrong
Trsb
W. Manahl- Corneliison
McFarlane-Hertney
P. Manahl-Becker
Mike Gorman
Whiteside
Manahl
John Ralston
A. Manahl
George Miller
B. McFarlane
Deuthact
Buchanan
Sam Taylor
O - E Cartington
Sergies
Guring
Halsh
E. Peterson
Garrison
O— F. Halls
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West High
Vinton Quint
OLD Rose Gagers
LA Porte
Charles City
Porte City High
Sorfsmen
Kansas U
St. Mary’s Quint
Cedar Rapids Basketmen
Mary- Aun
George McManus
Maggie
Great Britain
Doc
Rourke
Uate
Archibald DeLay
Ambrose
E. I. Payne
N. F. Hertz
Los Angeles
Park Akers
Dentists Conventfal
S.im
A. J. Cermak
National Association
Hie
Mary K. Browne
U. S. Golf Body
Daytona Beach
Frank Lockhart
Upper Teft
J. M. White Gower
Philadelphia
England
H. C. D. Segrave
Maleon Campbell
Fat Top
Bhiebird
Traer High
Cub
Justice F
Pontchartrain
Col. Bradley
Central High
Sioux City
Boone
Chinnell
Ottunwatt
Centerville
Amen
Oskaloosa
Waterloo West High II
Vintenie
Waterloo East High
Muscating
Fairhold
Marshalltown
Newton
Town City
Dubuque St
Aniiorsity Digs
Lows City
Mount Vernonth
Porte City
Teachers College Nigh
Burlington
Heer Chyata
Magia Grova
Juverme Orage
Mason City
East Bionx City
Schammel
Elks Alless
Anois Central
Hall Fkfelt
Bmid- Continent Petroleum
Gambie-Robison
Pridey
Commercial National Ba
Rath
Unique Cleaners
J Rath
Metchea
DEERE
Marda
Reese & Federco Cleaners Roper Ranges
Sunbeam
Tate Rand Water
Tbe
Harris
Eggert Ereteens
Hershler Teres
Harbitt Seer
Ackson
Mid-Continent
Aia Vanes
Qanble-Robinson
Central
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