Tiger Flowers Dies After Eye Operation at 32
Theodore Tiger Flowers the former middleweight champion died in a New York hospital after a growth above his right eye was removed. He was 32, a devout churchman, and left handed. funeral plans were set for Atlanta and New York. Gene Tunney sent condolences and planned to attend.
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Tiger” Flowers
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Six Iowa harriers set for Big Ten meet in Ann Arbor
Six University of Iowa runners will compete in the Western Conference team and individual championship at Ann Arbor on Saturday. Capt. L. E. Hunn leads the squad with teammates Davi jenport, F. H. Brady, Guthrie Center, H. E B. Cole Estherville, J. A. Moulton Council Bluffs, J. R. McCammmon Perry, and J. L. Gue Shellsburg accompany him. The Hawkeyes aim to improve on past points totals despite three dual losses this fall to Minnesota Illinois and Wisconsin. The Ann Arbor course mirrors the one where Harold Phelps set the 1925 five mile conference record.
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Fights Last Night Card Drawn From Multiple Clashes
In Philadelphia and surrounding cities boxers competed with several finishes. Ryan of Des Moines outpointed Welic Ottumwa, Ligouri stopped Burgess in Cedar Rapids, Dzure won on a foul in Des Moines, Levinsky defeated Adgie in Philadelphia, Rilftman beat Bancher, Matthews stopped Wilfilam in Norfolk, and Gorman stopped Blackburn in Baltimore.
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Billy’ Welic Ottumwn
Tony Ligouri
Des Moines
Hank Burgess
Cedar Rapids
Johnny Dzure
Joe Birtinghem
Philadelphia
Danny Levinsky
Matt Adgie
Harry Rilftman
Ben Bancher
Mexico
Wil Matthews
Baltimore
Gunbunt
Wil Filam
Norfolk
al Gorman
Jack Blackburn
Stray Bits and Notable Feats From a Long Ago Sports Day
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a Texas accident injuring Bert Niehof and a homerun that scorched the stadium. It mentions Ross Youngs and Gary Cravath in scattered, casual notes, ending with a livestock highlight where Gromwell Egon won grand Percheron honors at the American Royal in Kansas City.
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American Royal Livestock and Horse Show
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Corning
Luther Next On Upper Iowa Card in Fayette Iowa
Fayette Iowa November 17 After a three day layoff following the Cedar Falls defeat Luther College Peacock gridwork resumed with skull practice Coach Dorman reviewing mistakes from the Teachers game and studying new plays for Decorah Friday. Possible position switches include Capt Harvey and Whitney to improve signaling and speed.
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Illinois Central Cubs and John Deere Win Indoor Games
Illinois Central Cubs defeated Altstadt and Lauglas Bakers 27 to 8 while John Deere beat Waterloo Fruit and Commission 24 to 19 in the indoor baseball league opener at the Forum last night. A total of 83 hits were recorded as several pitchers worked. A crowd of 2350 attended with more games on Friday.
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Coaches push to restore goal posts for football safety
New York reports coaches nationwide demand restoring kicking posts to the endlines after a rule moved them 10 yards. The change diminished field goals and weakened kicking specialists, prompting plans to revert to the original setup. Wisconsin vs Chicago plans affected by injuries. Capt. Ken Rouse listed as ready for duty.
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Iowa Captain Out With Leg Injury For Northwestern Clash
Iowa captain Nelson, the all American guard, sits out practice with a leg injury as coach Ingwersen plans for the Northwestern game. Drake, Iowa State, and Grinnell also ease up to protect players ahead of Notre Dame and Ames Saturday games.
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Scheel
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Sieberling
Minnesota
Iowa State
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Ames
Workman
Lindbloom
Weiss
Pioneers
Chicago Captain to Play in Badger Tilt
Chicago captain Alonzo Stagg leads the team in a Badger tilt as he makes several shifts for the game amid a busy schedule.
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Berlenbach Walker Bout Set for Colosseum on Nov 25
Chicago report states the state athletic commission approved a 10 round catchweight bout between Mickey Walker the middleweight champion and Paul Berlenbach former 175 pound titleholder for the Colosseum on November 25 Promoter Jim Mullen said the match was moved from Los Angeles after Jack Kearns refused coast promotion The card will feature a 10 round semi windup between welterweights My Sullivan and Tommy Freeman Canaries note adds a separate historical fact unrelated to boxing.
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Thenols State Athletic Commission
Mickey Walker
Paul Berlenbach
Jim Mullen
Los Angeles
Jack Kearns
Walker
My Sullivan
St. Paul
Tommy Freeman
Cleveland
Rapids wrestler loses to Salt Lake rival in Cedar Rapids match
Ira Dern of Salt Lake defeated Casey O'Dale of Cedar Rapids in a three fall bout here on Wednesday night. Dern scored the first and third falls.
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