Babe Ruth Faces Weight and Fitness Reckoning in 1928
The sports column weighs Babe Ruth at 226 pounds in December and warns at age 34 fatness could sap stamina. It notes past strict diets and slumps, recalls 1926 27 seasons and a $70 000 yearly contract, and questions whether Ruth will train to salvage his year.
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LA Porte City Triumphs In Cedar Palace Action
La Porte City defeated Cedar Palis there last night 35 to 25 led by Rabb and Olson. Denver lost 38 to 24 as Calvary Evangelical Intermediate controlled the game with DesSuhr, Barger, and Wood standout. New Hampton edged Cedet Tales 19 to 6, Eldora shaded Traer 13 to 16 in a tight contest.
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Murchison Will Not Compete in Olympic Events
Recently confined at a Decatur Wisconsin hospital after an attack of meningitis Murchison says he will not train seriously this summer. He remains weak and underweight though weighs 136 pounds after dropping from 146. He plans limited indoor work only and will not pursue Olympic competition this year.
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Army Head Will Not Confer on Service Battle
Bil dones reports a telegram from Maj. Gen. E. B. Winans superintendent of the United States Military Academy declining to reopen the Army Navy football controversy. He says no valid reason to attend a proposed conference at the Harvard club on March 1 and fears further public agitation would harm the two services.
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Berlenbach Seeks Annulment Over Marriage
Mrs Paul Berlenbach accuses her in laws of causing marital strain claiming his boxer parents called her a gold digger and married Paul for his money The couple wed last April in Los Angeles when he retired from boxing after the Astoria Assassin era.
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Bowling Walerloo Alleys Tune-Up Before State Tournament
Walerloo Alleys defeated Bart sell McPharlane two games to one in a Whiteside alley special last night. The teams eye the February state tournament in Iowa City with the town classic serving as a warm‑up. Multiple player scores and lineups are listed in the report with names such as Manahl Carnelison W, Armstrong, German, and Budnick cited among contributors.
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Jove Ray Seeks Olympic Bid After Comeback Decline
Joe Ray, once the premier miler with a 4 12 best, plans a return to amateur status to pursue an Olympic spot. Trainer Johnny Behr says Ray may run again next month and could break 4 14 again, while debates over turning pro and reinstatement linger.
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Tenorio Held to Draw by Flowers in Fistic Clash
Lope Tenorio, once hailed as a promising contender for Sammy Mandell, fought Bruce Flowers to a draw before 13,619 fans in New York. Tenorio, noted for recent wins over Stanislaus Loayza and Joe Glick, failed to deliver power and did not appear a likely challenger for the lightweight crown.
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Hall and Hoppe Still Lead 3-Cushion Meet
New York recap shows Allen Hall and Willie Hoppe winning while Hall remains one game ahead. Mali defeats Alfred De Oro 50 to 20. Hoppe edges Johnny Layton 50 to 46 in an 58 inning match with multiple five-bag runs.
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Dazzy Vance Refuses New Brooklyn Contract
Brooklyn star pitcher Dazzy Vance refuses a proposed one year contract with the Brooklyn club. He had earned 214,833.33 dollars per year on the prior three year deal last season, and the new terms were not accepted.
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Lehr and Kelly Box to Six Round Draw in Cedar Rapids
Kid Lehr and Caddy Kelly fought to a six round draw in Cedar Rapids, each claiming the state featherweight title. Kelly led early, Lehr rallied in the final rounds but neither could overtake the other. On the undercard, Frankie Richie defeated Joe Rivers in the second round, and Johnny Fulton outpointed Jimmy Ryan over ten rounds.
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Plan for 1942 Intercollegiate Track Meet in Los Angeles
Gustavus T. Kirby proposes an international intercollegiate track and field championship in Los Angeles in 1942 linked to the Olympic Games. He aims to enlist British authorities, noting 60 percent of Olympic athletes are college men and would attend. American colleges would raise 1090 toward the Olympic fund, a quarter of the 400,000 needed for Amsterdam.
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Black Gold the Rare Racer With a Noted History
New Orleans reports Black Gold, the horse that broke a leg and was destroyed, had a storied background. R. M. Hants faced turf bans over U See Th dam in a claiming race, leading Mrs. Hoots to mate Black Taney and U See Th, producing Black Gold the Derby standout. The horse’s burial drew admirers who shaved mane and tail. New York notes Jack Delaney and Tom Heeney posted $6,000 each for a March 1 bout with the New York State Athletic Commission.
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Wise Cracks by Umpires and Pilots
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Quotes and quips from baseball greats and managers
A collection of witty lines attributed to figures in baseball history. Quotes from Larry Laroit, Babe Ruth, John J. Mrdimw, and George StiNings reflect advice, rivalries, and self belief about hitting, fielding, and thinking in the game.
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Drake Swimmers Beat Ames in Close Dual Meet
Drake University defeated Iowa State in Des Moines last night by 38 to 30 in the dual swimming meet. Thompson of Drake set a new short nest record by swimming 40 yards in 20.6 seconds, breaking the old mark of 21.4 held by Myers.
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TOUGIT OF PRAMA IN LEAGUE HOCKEY GAMES
Chicago on January 28 reports a clash in league hockey between United States and Canadian teams. The pre game ritual features the Canadian anthem The Maple Leaf Forever and the U S national anthem The Star Spangled Banner as players and spectators observe with reverence.
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Hoosier Cagers Star on Several Big Ten Quintets
Indiana players shine for rival Big Ten schools with Chapman at Michigan Walters at Northwestern Plunkitt at Iowa and Howe at Minnesota. A Koesler fan asks how Minnesota Chicago Ohio State and Wisconsin can win without Indiana talent.
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Red Sox Release Veteran Fielder
Boston January 38 INS Little Johnny Tobin the former speed king of the American league and longtime Red Sox outfielder was given unconditional release by President Robert Quinn Tobin who lives in St Louis has indicated a desire to quit baseball and enter business His departure marks the exit of one of the league’s classic speedsters
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Simpson College Downs Upper Iowa 30 to 23
In Fayette Iowa on January 28 Simpson College defeated Upper Iowa 30 to 23 as fumbles and poor passing early gave Simpson repeated chances in the Upper Iowa territory. Coach Hodge Workman led the winners in a game that grew closer with age despite the early miscues.
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Grantland Rice Elected President of Writers Golf Group
Palm Beach Florida January 28 Grantland Rice a New York sports writer was chosen president of the Artists and Writers Golf association at its annual dinner Rex Beach was elected vice president Rube Goldberg treasurer and Clare Briggs secretary Ricé won the first annual golf journey of the association
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Sturtridge enters April Olympic trials after Decathlon success
Gary Indiana January 28 Rich ard Sturtridge DePauw University star who has never finished lower than third in the Decathlon announces he will enter the April 1 Olympic trials He plans to train under Steve Farrell Michigan track coach Wesleyan 29 Central 21 Mount Pleasant Iowa January 28 Wesleyan edged Central 29 3 in a tight contest trailing 14 0 at halftime
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Washington University Beats Kansas 38 to 25 in St Louis
Washington University defeated Kansas 38 to 25 in a basketball game played in St Louis Missouri on January 28. The result adds a new win for the Washington team as they outscored Kansas in the matchup.
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Wrestling Parson Preaches On Sundays At Penn
The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team features heavyweight grappler Reverend Charles Urban who preaches on Sundays but proves aggressive on the mat in Philadelphia.
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Loughran to Stay Busy Defending Light Heavy Title
New York January 28. Tommy Loughran plans frequent defenses next year as he aims to keep the light heavyweight crown active. Sekyra filed a formal challenge, with McTigue and Lomski looming as contenders after March 30, while Slattery may join the mix in March. The champion vows to fight through the summer despite immunity rules.
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Coe and Carleton Face Key Conference Showdown
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 28 Gee’s basketball team meets Carleton College in a pivotal Midwest conference clash to determine the league leader. Carleton owns three conference wins to Coe’s two with neither side yet defeated. The Kohawks also host Creighton Bluejays Tuesday night.
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Texas Football Stars Rank High in Studies
The St Edwards University football co-captains, Sam Dyer and Al Sarafiny, boast strong scholarships with Dyer averaging a B and Sarafiny 93 in first semester studies. Dyer majors in business admin and Sarafiny in mathematics. Both are juniors.
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