West High changes lineup for Turkey Day clash
Waterloo fans face a shifting West High lineup as Herbert Matthews is ruled ineligible, Lichty shifts to end, Roemer to tackle, Burnham to guard, and Doc Miller supported by Singlinder and Hurhing. Coach Couch seeks a stronger backfield to counter Cedar Falls and the East High foe on turkey day.
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Three Iowa stars join University of Florida eleven
Three former Iowa high school football stars Lester Belding Glenn Devine and Aubrey Devine have joined the University of Florida eleven making a standout trio. Aubrey Devine draws attention with praise from Chicago Tribune expert Walkier Bekersall who notes his potential alongside Ohio State’s Harley. The Iowa pair were once halfbacks for Coach Jones at Town and West Des Moines while Belding starred for Mason City with the Matonians in 1917 and is praised for polish.
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West High Stars Expected on All-State Eleven
Gridiron critics from Waterloo favor Doc Miller and Rusty Allen of West High for the all-state high school team chosen by Jake Norenbersky of the Des Moines Register-Tribune. Miller, a standout backfield star, combines size speed stamina and punting ability while Allen is lauded as a premier tackler blocker and receiver. The piece notes the challenge of securing spots on the mythical roster and praises both players as key members of a powerful West High machine.
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Rusty" Allen
Bishop Defends Art of Boxing in Vigorous Language
An Ohio bishop, father of Capt. Victor McLagren, defends boxing as a legitimate sport supporting returning soldiers. He offers to box any editor for charity, arguing boxing can fit Christian values and that war service and education do not preclude skilled athletic work. He condemns clergy who oppose boxing as un-Christian.
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Charlie Mitchell Fought John L Sullivan to Draws and Respect
The text recounts Charlie Mitchell’s pursuit of John L Sullivan as a worthy foe. Madden searched England for a man who could beat Sullivan, delivering Mitchell to America. Mitchell defeated Mike Cleary in three rounds and upset Sullivan before a police-guarded crowd, then drew with Sullivan in a rain-soaked Chantilly rematch. In later years Sullivan forgave Mitchell, visiting his farm and acknowledging a lasting mutual respect.
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Good Weather Forecast for Iowa Homecoming Likely
Towa City, Ta, Nov 15 Good weather favors the Iowa homecoming game on Nov 22 with mild highs around 41.5 degrees and little rain or snow in past years. Forecast notes few occurrences of sub 40 degree highs and mainly dry roads, suggesting a comfortable, fast game and larger crowds for the state’s biggest football event this year.
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Allison Will Teach A Class In Boning
Neal Allison lightweight champion of the A E B F organizes a boxing class. A storied referee and matchmaker, he began boxing in 1911, won six of eight bouts, with three knockouts. He recently fought Canada’s Cloris Tait and Gus Bloomsburg, winning by knockout in seven rounds.
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Chicago Bowler Smuggle Scare Hits North End League
Dispatch from Chicago notes a crate scare as bowlers and furs from the North End League face shipment bans. Authorities warn senders to avoid mailing game animals or parts, stressing strict compliance amid reports of billed shipments and attempted sensationalism.
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Dempsey Delays Fight Until March For Move Role
Chicago Nov 15 World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will not fight before March his manager Jack Kearns announced last night. The champion plans to be engaged in a moving picture project at that time and is en route to Sioux City to spend a week with his mother after completing a circus engagement in Little Rock Arkansas Tuesday.
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Chamber of Commerce Billiard Tournament Opens
A regular 18 2 balkline billiard event at the Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo Club offers three prize sticks valued at 13, 11, and 5 dollars. H E Kiester D Y Walker and EB Gallagher lead. Entries close at midnight next Friday as names pour in. Games will be arranged by the committee with referees and scorers for each match.
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D.y. Walker
EB. J. Gallagher
Hana
Rank Brothers
Simpson Becomes Pro as Missouri hires him coach
Robert I. Simpson renowned as a world champion hurdler and one of the country’s top all around stars will join the University of Missouri as a professional track coach. W. F. Meanwell, MU athletics director, says Simpson’s appointment takes effect December 1 and ends his amateur status, barring him from amateur competition. Simpson has held national, conference and inter allied titles and also excelled in high jump, broad jump, discus, shot put and sprinting.
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Robert I. Simpson
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W. F. Meanwel
Berlin
Simpson Faces Sunset as Public Athletics Fade Away
Simpson, once a standout at Missouri University, may never again compete publicly in track except in exhibitions. He twice ran the 220 yard high hurdles in 14 3-5 seconds, won a Western Intercollegiate Conference event, and tied the world 220 yard low hurdle record at 22 3-5 seconds. He was a premier quarter-miler on a top relay squad, with 50 second split potential, and his listed records include high hurdles, 220 yard low hurdles, indoor events, sprints, high jump, discus, shotput, and jumping feats.
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Crack Missouri University
Brothers Meet In Yale Princeton Gridiron Classic
Yale and Princeton clash in New Haven with 60,000 expected as two brothers face each other at center. Captain Tim Callahan of Yale meets his brother Mike of Princeton while Mrs Callahan travels from Lawrence Massachusetts to watch. Harvard plans substitutes for Tufts as Yale looms next week. Syracuse and Colgate ready for their annual clash at Archbold Stadium in Syracuse with seating expanded to over 30,000.
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Yale
Princeton
Tim” Callahan
Mike
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Referee Rules For Chaney Moy Bout In Baltimore
Baltimore boxing notes indicate George Chaney received the referee’s decision over Eddie Moy, recorded as a verdict in a recent city bout. Moy contested the call, spotlighting Chaney’s aggressive early rounds and Moy’s late rally, with the decision echoing through local ringside chatter.
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George Chaney
Eddie Moy
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