Owners Frown On Most Valuable Player Cash Award
A review of the 1929 baseball MVP awards critics the cash payoff idea as a bad incentive. Mickey Cochrane and Freddy Lindstrom are cited as holdouts, with talk of demands for extra pay. Owners worry awards depress performance and loyalty, noting past declines after honors and the risks of player shortages.
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News Service
New York
Mickey Cochrane
Athletics
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Lindstrom
Thea .Giants
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Bottomley
Philadelphia
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Hall Club
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Hornsby
Yvance
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Cobb
Bud Taylor Beats Rival In Controversial Win
Indianapolis reports Bud Taylor, chasing bantamweight glory, stopped Billy Shaw in the second round. Officials ruled the punch may have been foul, leading to a disputed finish. Taylor’s win follows a six month layoff and precedes a Madison Square Garden bout with Al Singer on February 8.
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Indianapolis
Bud Taylor
Billy Shaw
Detroit
Taylor
Shaw
Madison Square Garden
al Singer
New York
Basketball Results From Regional Scores
The report lists multiple college and state teams with scattered scores including Plattevillia Normal 30 over Duhtqie U 28, Illinois State Normal 25 over Western State Normal 22, Augustana 23 over Broux Falla College 20, Hunt Behool Untvaratty 33 over eena 40, Macon City 40 over Hampton 20, Cuimera 25 over Albie 19, and other mismatched entries from Iowa City and surrounding regions.
Wisconsin Seeks Successor to Coach Tom Lieb
Wisconsin athletic officials seek a line coaching successor after Tom Lieb signs a three year Notre Dame contract. The plan is to move quickly, review nationwide candidates, and keep the Cardinal staff intact. Jerry Sundt and Irwin Uteritz retain roles amid coaching staff adjustments.
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Madison
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Tom Lieb
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Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Badger Line
Altha
Wisconsin Athletic Council
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George Little
Cardinal Grid
Guy Sundt
Stub
Allison
Irwin -Uteritz
Glenn Holmes
Badger
Tom
South Bend
Ideb
Fiala and Holman Lead Qilers Past Gates in Industrial Play
In an Industrial league contest at the M. C. A., Bartles-Shepherd’s Qilers defeated Gates Business College 16 to 11. Fiala scored two goals and five free throws, while Holman added two goals and three free throws. Yarrow led Gates with two goals and four free throws. Referee: Kirkaier. Nashua cagers defeated Riceville in a thrilling game in Nashua, Indiana. Miss Meda Strawn rolled 670 in bowling, totaling 220 204 237 for a 661 series.
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Gates Business College
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Oilmen
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Yarrow
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Bartles-Shepherd
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Wis
U.P
Meda Strawn
The Call To Save Hockey Draught Critics And Tricks
A debate on hockey scores and excitement cites low scoring games and suggests rule tweaks. Legends like John Ross Roach Roy Worters and Clint Benedict are quoted while defenders praise the sport. The piece traces hockey’s Mohawk origins and lacrosse ties to its evolution and notes many NHL stars play lacrosse in summer.
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John Ross Roach
Roy Worters
Clint Benedict
National Hockey League
Keokuk considered for Mississippi Valley league entry
The Mississippi Valley league weighs a Keokuk bid amid concerns the 15,000 town is too small and lacks a proper park. Proponents tout rivalries and quick fund-raising, but officials warn a weak sister could strain the circuit. Marshalltown and Ottumwa options loom as league debates the best fit.
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Lee County
Illinois
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Rockford
Lee County Seat
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Ottumwa
Celtics
Waterloo
Davenport
Burlington Club
Burlington
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Moline
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Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Tri-Cities
Cies
Oitumiya
Marshall County
Newton
Sippi
Muscatino
Clinton
Basketball Player Drops Dead After Ice Water Incident
Chicago report states Robert Lielards, 10, an amateur basketball player, died between halves of a game at Olivet Institute gymnasium after drinking ice water in the locker room. The tragedy followed his retirement with teammates.
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Chicago
Robert Lielards
Olivet Institute Gymnasium
Lhetards
Brown Stops Humery In Bantamweight title Fight
Paris reports five seconds of fighting ended Timer Humery of France’s championship bid when Al Brown, the world bantamweight champion, landed a right hook to Humery’s chin. Humery attempted a left to the head as Brown dodged the exchange. The bout was scheduled for 12 rounds and ended with a stoppage after just the second blow of the planned title contest.
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Timer Humery
France
al Brown
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Hunt Wins 10 Round Boxing Bout in Newton Nightcard
Kenneth Hunt of Des Moines defeated Red Wilson of Bt Prul in a 10 round decision in the main bout here last night. The bout featured light heavyweights with both fighters delivering solid exchanges amid a crowded arena in Newton Indiana.
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hKenneth Hunt
Des Moines
Red Wilson
Bt Prul
Manchester and Greeley Best in Rials Tourney
Manchester and Greeley head the six team field in the girls invitational at Manchester with favorites edge and four dark horses. Delhi Delhi Earlville and Colesbury mix as contenders as the silver trophy from Barger Bros. awaits a three time winner while the consola Hon trophy goes to the best team this year. A banquet closes the tourney Saturday with G. D. Hileman of Maynard officiating.
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Courier Spasial
Manchester
Greeley
Colesbury
Delhi
Earlville
Onelds
Barger Bros
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Dalesbury
Earlvile
Upper Iowa Five Is Teachers' Foe at Falls Tonight
Cedar Falls Jan 30 Coach Arbh Dickinson praises his team's wins over Penn and Parsons. Tonight the Tutors face their old rival Upper Town at the Moor in Cedar Falls with 10 seasoned players and a starting lineup expected to include Hopkins at center. The 8 o'clock game features Doc Kline refereeing.
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Parsons
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Doc Kline
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American League Chief Won't Visit Spring Camps
Chicago Jan 30 VP The American League head will not undertake his pre season camps tour this year marking a change from last year when President Barnard visited eight training camps, the first tour in the league's history.
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Barnard
Yankees Count Five Rookies to Bolster Pennant Quest
New York Yankees bank on five recruits Ed Wells Gordon Rhodes Floyd Van Pelt Lyn Lary and Sam Byrd to strengthen a lineup aiming for a fourth straight pennant. The piece notes prior near-misses, player details, and projected positions as the club reshapes its roster under Miller Huggins.
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United Brass
New York
New York Yankees
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Ed Wells
Gordon Rhodes
Floyd van Pelt
Lyn Lary
Sam Byrd
Wells
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Brope
Ray Sherrid
Albright College
Montreal
Fay Thomas
University of Southern California
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Gklahome
Jimmy ‘Reese
Oakland -Pacific Coast League
Oakland
Byrd
Yanks
Albany
Montreal Canadiens Top Canadian Division After Sweeps
New York dispatch reports the Montreal Canadiens rose to first in the Canadian division of the National Hockey League after back to back wins. They defeated the New York Rangers 3 to 0 and the New York Americans 3 to 0, with Aurie Jollat delivering the deciding goal in the latter game.
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Fritz Masel
New York
Montreal Canadiens
New York Rangers
New York Americans
Aurie Jollat
Mortgnge
Pire
Illinois Cager to Quit School After First Semester
Chicago January 30 43 The University of Illinois basketball hopes were dampened when Andy Solvom a regular previous season and bench substitute announced his intention to leave the university at semester end He said he probably would enter the university next fall if eligible and return to finish his degree later.
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University of Tllinois
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