Des Moines College Defeats Waterloo Legion 46 to 25
The Des Moines college five defeated the Waterloo American Legion squad 46 to 25 at East High Gym. Captain Kidd era antics aside, the visitors showed crisp teamwork led by Behan with 10 points and Richardson with five baskets, while Des Moines’ Behan and Evans anchored a steady win, despite rough play and lingering fouls.
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Captain Kidd
Des Moines College
Waterloo American Legion
East High Gymnasium
Kidd
College
Lyle McDonald
Aii
Invaders
Richardson
Warner
M. Miller
Bragdon
Behan
Snidert
Evans
Independents Set for Reinbeck clash in midweek
Waterloo Independents sharpen for a Reinbeck game next Wednesday after recent scrimmages with the Waterloo Legion and Waterloo Business College. Manager Cohn says the team will challenge all local clubs, with a possible Feb 4 date at Aplington and decisions tied to next week’s results.
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Waterloo Legion
Waterloo Business College
Waterloo Independents
Reinbeck
Cohn
Legion
Waterloo
Independents
Legsionnaires
Rein
Mason City Legion Beats Des Moines in Rally Victory
Mason City Legion overcame a 24 to 18 halftime deficit to win 26 to 35 at home Thursday night. Captain MacMillan scored four field goals and led all scorers with six baskets and six free throws, as Mason City rallied in the final five minutes to edge the visitors.
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Mason City
Mason - American Legion
MacMillan
Clauson-Worden Cagers
Jed
Washington pitchers to train in Hot Springs
United Press reports Washington Americans pitchers will report to Hot Springs Arkansas for a two week warming period before spring training. Clark Griffith, president of the team, announced arrangements for the group to report February 15 to begin workouts.
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United Press
Ark
Washington Americans
Clark Griffith
State Control of Boxing Is Plan of Bill in Assembly
Des Moines Jan 28 boxing would be under state control by a bill in the general assembly. A state athletic commission from governor appointees would license matches and set fees from 25 to 50 based on city population. The commission would require 24 hour reports on all matches and examine fighters before entering the ring.
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Associatedress
Des Moines
Representative Lake
Athletic Commission
Charity Sporting Carnival to Be Big Event in Chicago
Joe Coffey, famed wrestler and promoter, was named to run the athletic program for the February 2 charity carnival in Chicago. Mrs. Marshall Field and other prominent society women organized the event to aid three Chicago charities. The committee aims for high value bouts, with many boxes—some priced at 150 dollars—yet insists the event remains democratic and inclusive.
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Chicago
Associated Preas
Joe Coffey
Marshal Field
Field
Coffer
Minnesota Students Sign Ouster Petition Over Athletics
Minnesota students and alumni sign a petition urging the Senate finance committee to remove Prof. James Paige and E. P. Harding from the athletic board of control. The document cites poor athletics management, funding gaps, staff shortages, and strict scholarship demands as reasons for reform.
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Minneapolis. Minn
University of Minnesota
Finance Committee
Senate
James Paige
E. P. Harding
Athletic Board of Control
Financial Committee
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Coffman
Lathletic Board of Control
Barding
EL PF
Marquette U Quint Defeats Columbia College 26 to 12
On January 29, Marquette University beat Columbia College 26 to 12 in a fast paced, ragged game at Dubuque. Karst and Dunn led the Marquette forwards with six baskets, many long range. Poor Columbian passing kept the score from being closer despite hard defense.
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Dubuque
Marqquette University
Columbia College
Altho
Karst
Dunn
Maronette
Army to Host Navy Baseball May 28 At West Point
The Army announced its annual baseball game against Navy will be played at West Point on May 28. The schedule includes April 2 City College of New York and April 6 Stevens Institute among others, with Cadet Glenn C. Wilhide named captain and ex major leaguer Mans Loberi continuing as coach.
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Associated’ Press
West Point
Army
Navy
City College of New York
Stevens Institute
Lafayette
Swarthmore
Columbia University
Glenn C. Wilhide
Mans Loberi
Portland boxing commission blocks Dempsey 10 round decision bout
Portland authorities reject sanction for an April 10 round decision bout involving Jack Dempsey. In Minneapolis, Jock Malone defeats Johnny Tillman in 16 rounds by decision, per ten newspapers.
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Portland
Gre
Portland Boxing Cmmission
Jack Dempsey
Minneapolis
Jock Malone
Johnny Tillman
Boston College super athlete Urban shown as multi sport star
New York reports on Boston College star Lake Urban described as a football end baseball catcher basketball shooter and hockey goalie. The piece notes he never skated before two weeks ago and oddities about his rapid rise while drawing comparisons to greats like Jim Thorpe and Howard Berry.
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New York
Lake Urban
Boston College
Urban
Boston
Charlie Brickley
Tee
Frank Cavanaugh
France
Jeollege
Carlisle
Jim Thorpe
Thorne
Princeton
Pendleton
Sam White
Tiger
Obey" Baker
Howard Berry
Pennsylvania
Walter Camp
Berry
Pennsylvania Relay Carnival to be Biggest Ever
Philadelphia January 22 The University of Pennsylvania relay carnival at Franklin Field on April 29 and 30 aims to set records for participant numbers. Last year saw over 2 000 athletes. George Worton manager of the games notes rising inquiries from U S colleges and schools suggesting an even larger entry list this year. Canada McGill and Toronto have accepted invitations though Oxford and Cambridge will not send teams. International interest expected with French universities possibly sending athletes who qualified for last summer’s Olympic championships.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
George Worton
Althe
Oxford
Cambridge
McGill
Toronto
Canada
France
Orton
Big Ten Basketball Clashes Shake Tight Standings Tonight
Four western conference teams meet as Chicago faces Michigan with the Maroons defending third place. Wisconsin meets Minnesota in Minneapolis while Purdue shoots for the lead after beating Indiana at Lafayette, both teams carrying unbeaten records prior to their clash.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Michigan
Maroons
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Purdue
Indiana
Lafayette
Boilermakers
Warg and MH dexas Shoe Sale Ad
Advertisement urged saving at Warg and MH dexas Shoe Sale. Appears as a simple notice for Dr Bodwen osteopath with telephone numbers 395 office and 5353 residence. No clear event or date, but promotes promotions and contact details.
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Warg & MH
Dexas
Dr. Bodwen
Boxers Are Best Paid of Pro Athletes
Ed Hughes argues boxing tops the pay scale among pro athletes. He cites Dempsey earning 100000, Leonard 40000, and Alutebell 20000, while wrestlers and baseball players frequently receive far less. The piece asserts boxers receive superior cash compensation for the season despite long hours, noting baseball’s seasonal board and keep.
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ED Hughes
Lewis
Leonard
Stecher
Mitchell
America
Sox fail to land third baseman amid Weaver speculation
Chicago reports President Comiskey delays naming a new third baseman as Hervey McClellan is tipped to handle the position. Weaver’s return remains uncertain amid gambling scandal talk while Gleason backs McClellan, noting his defense and .300 plus batting in the Western League.
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Comiskey
White Sox
Hervey McClellan
South Side
Commy
Buck Weaver
Weaver Dack
Sox
Florida
Weaver
Cincinemati
Cincinnati
Commies
Tadge Janna
Pemains
Altho
Gleason Praires
McClellan
Gleason
E. Collins
Risberg
Stars of Muscatine reorganize quintet for 1920s action
Muscatine Iowa January 25 the Muscatine independent basketball five a former world champion aggregation has been reorganized and will debut next month A three game series is booked with Oswego New York the world title claimants to be played February 7 9 Ziggy Hasbrook will be the lone holdover from the 1917 title team with Lohr Gould Lane Lilly Goetzmen Bloom Cullen and Hudson in the lineup the squad is said to compare favorably with any in the country and ready to face the crack New York organization
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Muscatine
Oswego
N. Y
Ziggy” Hasbrook
Muskies
Oswe
French Runner to Meet Americans in Special Race
French runner Josef Guillemot, Olympic 5,000-meter champion, will race Americans in a special 2,000-meter event at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 19, part of the Guaranty Club indoor meet. Five American runners are invited including Joie Ray, John Romig, Harry Helme, Halcock Brown, and Walter Higgins. Guillemot must obtain military leave to compete.
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Eenry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Josef Guillemot
Guillemot
Guaranty Club
Madison Square Garden
Joie Ray
Illinois A. C
John Romig
Penn State
Harry Helme
Buffalo
Halcock Brown
Boston A. A
Walter Higgins
Columbra
France
Tilden and Johnston Sail Home From Australia
William Tilden and William Johnston, members of the American Davis Cup team, sailed from Sydney on the Ventura for San Francisco. They are expected to arrive around February 20 and may play matches in California.
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United Press
New York
William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
Sydney
Australia
Ventura
San Francisco
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
Indians Pennant Hopes Rise On Pitching Strength
Hubbard, Tex Jan 29 United Press reports Speaker confident of another Indian pennant in 1921. He backs Coveleskie Bagby Caldwell and Mails as key starters, praises Sewell at short, notes Yankees look like thieves, White Sox risky, Browns and Tigers strong, and projects a tougher, deeper rotation.
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United Press
Walter Mails
Coveleskie
Bagby
Caldwell
Uhle
Clark
Morton
Joey Sewell
Yankees
White Sox
Browns
Tigers
Willard Talks On Dempsey Return In March
Willard shifts from sphinx to speaker as he discusses plans to regain the heavyweight title from Jack Dempsey in a March bout. He projects strong conditioning, cites road work and walking as key stints, and displays renewed confidence after a calm, collected media appearance at the Biltmore.
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New York
Jess Wil‘lard
Jack Dempsey
Jess
S8tfries
Willard
Sphinx
The
Biltmore
Ames Relay Team Defeats Notre Dame in Two Mile Relay
In Chicago on January 29 the Ames Iowa two mile relay team upset Notre Dame by a wide margin. Joie Ray won the two mile run in 10 minutes 0.3 seconds. Loren Murchison tied the world record for the 70 yard dash at 7.11 seconds, defeating Jack Scholz of the Detroit Athletic Club.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Loren Murchison
Illinois Athletic
Murchison
Jack Scholz
Detroit A. C
Ames
Notre Dame
Joie Ray
Waterloo Gun Club Plans May 19 Registered Shoot
Waterloo Gun Club selects May 19 for its annual registered spring shooting tournament at Byrnes park. Two traps will be used with programs to be issued later. Nic Webber is president L W Witty secretary and J L Corson treasurer.
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Waterloo Gun Club
Byrnes Park
Nic Webber
L. W. Witty
J. L. Corson
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