Dempsey Kearns Fight Ending Sparks Betting Theories
New York reports on the Dempsey Kearns bout ending in Newark with disputed outcomes. Kearns claims fouling in round one and vows to continue the case, while Dempsey says he never warmed up and would swing in a rematch. Lawyers’ profits and potential delays in New York court dates loom over the dispute as Rickard vows to finance another trial.
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John Deere and Cubs win in indoor loop tilts
John Deere defeated Altstadt and Langlas 1-7 at the Forum as Clark pitched brilliantly with 24 strikeouts and seven hits allowed. Wilson joined Clark with five hits. The Illinois Central Cubs won by forfeit over Waterloo Fruit and Commission. Lincoln note: Huskers prep for New York visit after solid scrimmage and good form.
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Hawkeyefuls and Grads Highlight Columbia College Football
Senior Phil Schaefer of Waterloo closes a three year center role for Columbia College under Coach Armstrong as one of the team’s dependable linemen this season. Rivalry talk persists across Thanksgiving games with East and West Highs and other nearby towns. Nelson defeats Byrne in Sioux City while a crowd expectant of a big Thanksgiving clash between West High and Cornell College freshmen hovers.
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Army Navy grid teams prepare for final game
West Point reports a serious mood as Army trains under lights for the Navy classic on Saturday. Scrimmage sessions focus on reserves and signal work while the first string lineup appears settled. Over at Annapolis rain aids practice as wet ball conditions favor the Middies with possible changes at left end as Fred Beans challenges Ted Sloane for the spot.
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Fred Beans
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Ted Sloane
Drake
800000 Fans Seek Army Navy Game Tickets
New York reports demand for the annual Army Navy game tickets has surged with over 300,000 applications received. Prices at the Polo Grounds have climbed to 80 dollars per seat, though original face value was 2.50. Tickets were initially allotted to cadets midshipmen and certain officials.
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All Eastern Grid Team Picks Highlight Yale Trio
Eastern sport writers select Yale three men for the mythical All Eastern football team with two Army players and one from Penn Holy Cross Dartmouth NYU Washington and Jefferson and Pitt each land one. Bruce Caldwell of Yale left off despite being a top east halfback. First team includes Yale Scott End Army Sprague Tackle Yale Webster Guard Yale Charlesworth Center Gerrin Holy Cross Hoke Penn Lenter Tufts Fitzgerald Amherst Miller Georgetown and others share duties on offense and defense across multiple schools.
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Olympic tryouts set for 1928 amid program renewals
Cincinnati reports the Amateur Athletic Union outlines final 1928 Olympic program. Final track and field plans include Harvard coach Lawson Robertson as head coach, Harvard stadium in Boston hosting July 17 tryouts, ten sectional events by June 23 and a team of about 260 athletes. Also noted are leadership changes and 1928 convention in New York. Special rail fare ad from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids appears at end.
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Iowa City
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Los Angeles
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Denver
Minnesota Undefeated Stars Honored At Large Testimonial
Nearly 8,000 football fans packed Minneapolis Municipal Auditorium to honor Minnesota’s undefeated team at a testimonial dinner sponsored by the Shriners. About 3,000 diners and 5,000 onlookers heard songs, history, and college cheers as the amateur celebration highlighted the players’ winning deeds. The event noted future selection of two elevens from Midwest and Eastern colleges, with a Chicago gathering and west coast trip planned before the charity game.
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Chicago
Hanley and Kerr Begin Selection of All Star Team
Chicago November news notes the start of selecting an all star eastern football team to meet an all star western eleven in San Francisco on December 26. Coaches Dick Hanley of Northwestern and Andy Kerr of Washington and Jefferson lead the selection effort.
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Boy D Joubert’s speedy 100 and 220 yard wins in Natal
In Natal at Dundee school sports, D Joubert ran 100 yards in 9.45 seconds after an initial challenge and later 9.45 seconds with a 10 yard concession, winning easily. He then covered 220 yards in 22 seconds, beating the field by about 30 yards, amidst a note that the US experiences about 100 tornadoes annually.
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Wisconsin and Indiana to join Coe College basketball slate
Coe college in Cedar Rapids unveils its 1937-38 Midwest schedule with Wisconsin and Indiana visiting as non-conference foes. Captain Phil Hubbard leads a reformed squad including guards William Heyman and Albert Benninger and forwards Gerald Johnstone and Donald Vernimont. Regular practice began November 21 as the team readies for games against Beloit, Cornell, Knox, Carleton, Ripon, Lawrence, Hamline, Monmouth and others.
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