Cobb and Speakers Near End of Big League Careers
Philadelphia reports Connie Mack seeks waivers on Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker as both veterans near retirement. Cobb aims for Japan appearance, while Speaker may buy a minor league club or manage a major league team. Joe Bush also subject to waivers amid market talk.
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Mickey Walker Crown Challenge Goes Belgian in Win
Rene De Vos defeated Dave Rhede in ten rounds, outpointing the California fighter as Mickey Walkers middleweight title bid drew a Belgian tint. Shade’s crouching stance troubled De Vos only briefly, and the Belgian finished strong to preserve the decision.
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Bike Riders Sprint to Final Six Day Race Finish
In Chicago on November 3 a six day bicycle race at Broadway Armory nears its final session. After shifts by Dempsey Costella Van Kempen Kodak Garrison Benzatty the standings are tight with 10 teams evenly matched. The last hour includes a mile by mile sprint awarding 72 points to each mile winner as teams vie for top positions.
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Stanford Cards Out for Coast's Title
Stanford travels to Los Angeles to face Southern California while California hosts Oregon at Berkeley. Stanford and California are favored to win. A USC win or Stanford loss could alter the conference standings after a 9 0 tie with USC.
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Iowa Falls Player In Penn Lineup At Chicago Game
Iowa Falls observes Pennsylvania at Chicago today as Paul Murphy, a former local high school standout, is set to start at left halfback for Penn. Murphy gained prominence beside Scull last season, with several of his high school teammates also expected to see action for the Quakers.
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Poems and Musings on Leaves and Zeppelins in a Quirky Column
A fragmented 1920s style collage notes autumn leaves and golf losses in Byres Park, alongside jokes about Zeppelins, politics, and odd local happenings. It references a Waterloo fisherman and Armistice Day dinners, interwoven with humorous asides on fashion, newspapers, and church sermons.
Lawn City School Patrons Asked to Watch Class Work
Cedar Falls announces a demonstration of class work by Cedar Falls public schools during National Education Week. It will run from evening to nine, with dismissal in the afternoon. Superintendent Mahammeh and teachers urge patrons to visit. Mrs. Rhinesmith of Oxford College will speak at the college auditorium November 12 under the American Association of University Women.
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Leach Strengthens Giants With New York Trade
Philadelphia star Fred Leach outfielder is traded to the New York Giants for Lefty O'Doul and cash. Jimmy Wilson shifts from Quaker City to St. Louis Cardinals. Leach brings strong NL ratings with batting averages from 1925 to 1929, while O Doul is a left handed hitter and former pitcher.
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Alabama to Battle First Big Ten Rival
Madison Wisconsin November 3 Wisconsin’s undefeated Badgers face Alabama in Camp Randall for the first intersectional game here in 16 years Alabama coached by Wallace Wade meets a Big Ten foe for the first time Weather helps Coe Mount Vernon Iowa November 3 Weather and field conditions favor the Kohawks in their homecoming invasion of Cornell team reported in good shape and stronger line
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Cornell Pass Game Faces Mud Field Challenge
On a muddy field Cornell's passing game is hindered as wet conditions likely slow its attack, with handling issues and disrupted rhythm noted as the main hurdle for the offense.
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Endowed Hole at Druid Hills Has Second Faux Pal
In a Georgia State Championship qualifying round at Druid Hills Golf Club Atlanta Solon Gray of Capital City CC aced the famed No 17 Endowed Hole a 185 yard one shot that caps a long local legend The hole long held a faux endowment prize reputedly funded by a local bank to reward a single perfect shot
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Yale Beats Dartmouth At Yale Field In Heavy Brunt
New Haven Conn November 3 UP A long held Yale edge over Dartmouth in football fuels hopes as Yale hosts Dartmouth in a bruising matchup. Both teams arrive injured with star backs Al Marsters and Johnny Garvey out of form, leaving the contest to defenses and unsteady offenses.
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Strong Tops U. 8. Scorers Here are the nation’s leaders
Ken Strong of New York University heads the national scoring with 91 points. Redman Hume of Southern Methodist is second at 84, followed by Chuck Carroll of Washington at 68, Bill Banker of Tulane at 62, Blue Howell of Nebraska at 42, Frita Humbert of Illinois at 42, and Dutch Clark of Colorado College at 30. Storm Lake Ia Nov 3 Central and Buena Vista plan to play after rain and snow forced a cancellation earlier. the gridiron condition prompted the delay and a possible trophy endowment is discussed by officials.
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Killefer Club President Named Coast League Leader
William B. McGarthy announced earlier his candidacy for the presidency of the Coast league as Red Killefer, manager of the Missions, is also named president of the club.
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