Rickard faces challenge as promoter suits loom in boxing world
Nov 9 dispatch outlines potential upheaval around promoter Tex Rickard as Jack Kearns prepares to sue over control of heavyweight affairs. Dempsey, Tunney, and Mullen linked factions threaten Rickard’s grip, with internal dissent and a Tren ton trial focus. Iowa notes on university athletic dissension echo the era’s upheaval.
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Davis Walsh
New York
George L. Rickard
Trafic
Rickard
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Jose
Dim Mullen
Hts
Dempsey
Chicago
Garden
Richard
Paulino
Phil Scott
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Mickey Walker
Walker
Trenton
Firpo
Jim Mullen
Jack Gurley
Jacek Curley
Yale Loses Star on Eve of Game
New Haven reports Bruce Caldwell is ruled ineligible after playing two games for Brown as a freshman four years ago. Yale faces Princeton without its star back, but vows to press on with fan rallies aiding the effort to beat the Tigers. Princeton and Harvard officials react with mixed views on Yale's decision and Caldwell's absence.
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New Haven
Conn
LPI
Princeton
Bruce Caldwell
Caldwell
Princedon
Brown
Tigers
Yale
Providence
Yale Athletic Association
Bruce
Pen
Elf
N. J
Elstar
Herb Treat
Harvard Man Speaks
Cambridge
Mass
Flarvard
Bingham
Indoor baseball loop opens winter season at Forum
The National league at the indoor playground will start the winter season Monday evening at the Forum. First game pits Altstadt and Langlas against Maois Central Cubs. Other league members include John Deere, Waterloo Fruit, Company B, I. N. G., Rath's, Tilials Central Regulars, and Galloway. An American league is expected to form soon.
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National League
Forum
Victor Read
Altstadt & Langlas
Maois Central Cubs
John Deere
Waterloo Fruit
Company B
Rath's
Tilials Central
Galloway
American League
Andy Smith Heroic Touchdown Tees Up Cornell Victory
Oregon Aggies coach Paul J. Senissier recalls a late season game where Andy Smith of California led a dramatic drive against Penn and Cornell. With two yards to tie, Smith plunged for a touchdown as Folwell and the Penn players surged in celebration. Cornell clinched victory on the ensuing play amid rule confusion about an indirect pass.
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Paul J. Senissier
Oregon Aggies
Andy Smith
California
Catck
Forgier
Hack
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Carnell
Franklin Mid
Phildelphis
Bob Falwell
Smith
Corneline
Falwell
Andy
Folwell
Cornell
Flood Lights Back Hawkeye Practice At Town
Towa City reports Coach Burton Ingwersen used flood lights to extend practice after dark. The session focused on reserves versus freshmen with backfield trials and assessing a fleet halfback for Wisconsin at Madison. Porter excelled in a 21 yard first half run while Schmidt struggles with an ankle injury.
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Towa City
Burton Ingwersen
Duckhess
Town
Togwersen
Armil
Prignatelli
Ung
Hawkeye
Badger
Porter
Schmidt
Ali
Crutehen
Wisconsin
Madison
Sisler Leads AL in Stolen Bases with Low 28
George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns headlines the 1927 American League base stealing, edging Eddie Collins and Johnny Mostil with a record-low 28 steals. The report notes Sisler’s comeback after managerial work, tying and breaking several league marks, while Frankie Frisch leads the NL with 49 steals for the Cardinals, and Cuyler’s 35 in 1926 is mentioned as a low.
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St. Louis
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Sisler
Eddie Collins
Johnny Mostil
Chicago
Cobb
Collins
Milan
George
Eddie
Washington
Ebner Flick
Cleveland Naps
Collns
Mii
Ticta Matsel
Yankees
Gebb
Allse
Boston Red Sox
Tris Speaker
Boston
Ghicago
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Frisch
Pittsburgh
Carey
Cuyler
Frankie
Billy Hamilton
Philes
Bob Bescher
Cincinnati
Cardinal
Hair-Groom keeps hair combed and glossy all day
An advertisement touts Hair-Groom as a dignified combing cream costing only a few cents per jar at any drugstore. It claims natural fullness and a well groomed look, stopping unruly hair, lasting style, and greaseless support for thicker, lustrous hair.
Boxing and football notes from Des Moines and Madison
Joe Thomas and Conrad meet in an eight round windup at Fort Madison Navy. Nelson KO’d in first round by Johnny Jones in Omaha. West High seeks Thanksgiving game, Des Moines and Davenport schools weighing possible opponents. Hawkeye and Badger talk prevails as Big Ten title droughts loom. A Lafayette Georgetown show of sportsmanship cited. Osakans and foreign players praised for soccer skill as Os folk await transit approval in Osaka at eight year, eighty million dollar project.
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Joe Thomas
Celweth
Floyd Bowers
Conrad
Fort Madison Navy
Lafayette
Georgetown
Orientals Star on Iowa Soccer Football Squad
Iowa City November 9 A Chinese athlete appears set to be Iowa football soccer star in upcoming game versus Illinois November 26 Coach Ernest Schroeder notes a Hindu competing for a position and a Hawaiian stands out among freshmen Hsi Cheah Lin is identified as the Chinese player referenced in the report.
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Peking
Lins
Schroeder
Ludhiana
Punjab
India
Ram Nauhiia Becor
College of Engineering
Kay G. Hamada
Honolulu
Hawai
Orientals Star
Iowa
Couries
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Mlinois
Ernest G. Schroeder
Hsi Cheah Lin
Havana Ribbon Five-Cent Cigar Marketing Pitch
An old promotional notice urges readers to test Havana Ribbon cigars priced at a nickel. It promises a superior smoke from carefully chosen tobacco, made in a modern factory, and claims buyers will be satisfied enough to become lifelong customers.
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Havana
Cyclone Injured Players Set for Missouri Scrap
Ames, Nov. 9. Missouri and Iowa State prepare for Dad's Day clash on State field. Missouri's lines average near 192 pounds with Lukas at 225, while Iowa State reports full strength after returning injured players. Clark and Flamank lead the Tiger lineup. Byars, Clark, Mehrle, and Flamank anchor Missouri backfield.
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Missouri
Cyclones
Bengal
Iowa State
Clark
Tiger
Flamank
Lneup
Tuttle
Byars
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George T. Bresnahac
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Ingwersen
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Hie
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Ans
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Lee Taylor
Des Moines
Bert Ingwersen
Stall
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Taylor
Tagwersen
Piate
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Leff Msogwell
Angelo
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MeNaugt
Late, Inc
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Mazba
Lamp Man
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United States Army
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Waterloo
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Wis
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Venable
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Fielding Yost
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J. W. Seee
Glenn Thistlethwaite
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Churchill Drug CO
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Cyclone
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Korn
Mien
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