East High Opens Basketball Door With Dike Opener
East High starts basketball season under coach Makeever with a varsity plus football players, facing Dike in the opener on Friday December 4. The roster includes Blim Sansone Eicker Thompson Demmel Artus Johnson Collins Kepford, with Qs from football forming much of the squad.
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Dike
Haat
Grundy County
Quantet
Oraugs
Black
East High
Blim
Sansone
Iitter
Eicker
Thompson
Demmel
Artus
Johnson
Collins
Kepford
Goafk
Smith
Say
Rose
Diekman
Harkham
Stammerger
Wilkins
Makeever
Nashua
Adieu to Waterloo and the fading days of memory
A fragmented literary page laments greetings and farewells, recalling tender memories and a wish for strength in parting. It mixes poetry with stray notes about miscommunications, warnings on mistletoe, a shooting incident, and scattered local musings.
Valley Loop Ends Successful Year with Bengals Title
The Missouri Valley Conference wraps a strong season led by Missouri as 45,000 fans witness a record crowd. Nebraska defeats Notre Dame 41 to 0, while Washington shocks Grinnell. Missouri tops scoring with 110 points in eight games. standout scorers include Behm Dehm and Cory from Iowa State. Final standings alto noted.
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Kansas City
Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Lincoln
Washington
Grinnell
Drake
Iowa State
Kansas Aggies
Ames
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Aggies
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Illinois
University of Washington
Johnny Behm
Norton Dehm
Cory
Spruce Wins Fight Against Rand Kaynes Smith
Rand Kaynes Smith fought in Forum Main Go losing by two rounds after three knockdowns in the first round. Spruce, a Rockford contender, defeated Kid Caughran of Waterloo in a lively semi windup. Kid Lehr stopped Kid Buzzer in one round as a strong undercard.
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Rand Kaynes Smith
Spruce
Frankie Rand
Sammy Smith
Smith
Asso Much Herring
Spruce Smith
Rockford
Peacocks Tie With Simpson For Conference Title
In Iowa, November 28 Special. Toowa university grid team coached by John Dorman claims the championship of the Towa conference along with Simpson College after Penn Turkey Day defeat removed Penn from leadership. Upper Town and Simpson each have one conference win and one loss.
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Ambrosians
Simpson
Tutors
Peacocks
Upper Town
Methodist
Esl Leges Ford
Borman
Upper Iowa
Kutsch to Join National Fraternity at Iowa
Nick Kutsch the Iowa University halfback and member of Kappa Beta Phi will be initiated as a Delta Tau Upsilon brother in a formal installation at Iowa City. The event honors Gen. Dawes and other notable figures as the Hawkeye athletics pageant marks the national fraternity’s 30th chapter.
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Nick Kutsch
Hell ’N
Maria Dawes
Towa City
Cowboy
Sick Krutsch
Iowa University
iHell
Maria’ Naves
United States
Brother Bawes
Kappa Beta Phi
Nicholas
Thitieth
Gen. Dawes
Charles Evans Hughes
Rupert Huches
H. M. Lord
Rue Jus €. Dawes
Chicago
Iowa City to Name 1926 Mader Captain at Dinner
The 1926 Mader from the University of Iowa football squad will be chosen at the annual banquet hosted by President Waldo A. Jessup next Wednesday evening. Juniors who played regularly this fall and three part timers are eligible, with two pairs of players alternating at two positions for captaincy.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Walioe A. Jessup
Paul BE
Smith
Watering
Don Hines
Cedar Rapids
Hogan
Osage
O’neal
Des Moines
Armstrong
Brooklyn
Elfef
Most Good Ball Players Natives of Small Towns
New York report notes that many great managers originate from small towns Connie Mack hails from Brookfield Massachusetts John J McGraw Truxton New York Wilbert Robinson from Hudson Mayes Avoca Pennsylvania Hughey Jennings Tris Speaker Rogers Hornsby come from tiny Texas hamlets Bill McKechnie Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania Stanley Harris from a small Pennsylvania mining town The piece concludes that big city success hides smart men from modest origins.
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New York
Diamonds
Connie
Mack
Cornelius
Brookfield
Mass
Anotter
John J. McGraw
Truxton
London
Wilbert Robinson
Hudson
Mays
Heath
Hughey Jennings
Avoca
Tris Speaker
Rogers Hornsby
Texas
Bill McKechnie
Stanley Harris
Bill
Wilkinsburg
Stanley
Pennsylvania
Husker All American Captain to Take Post with Y
Lincoln Neb Nov 28 Ra Weir captain of the Cornhuskers and All American tackle last year ends his football career after a win over Notre Dame He will graduate next June and become secretary for Y Mec in his hometown Sir Fr Neb Cam Ed credited with stopping Red Grange this season retired after a stellar performance He blocked plays and stood out in Nebraska victory adding three points via a field goal and extra points.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ra Weir
Sornhuskers
Ah-Americas
Notre Dame Irishmen
Weir
Y. Mec
Neb Cam
Red" Grange
Nebraska
Columbia U Grid Player Lives in Children's Home
William Madden of Columbia University lives at Leake and Watts Orphanage in New York. He helps to fund his education by serving as big brother to the boys there while balancing classes and football practice. His daily life blends study and field work, and the orphanage views him as a local hero and role model.
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New York
INS
Red’’ Grange
America
Bill Madden
William
Columbia University
Madden
Grange
Leake and Watts
Columbia
Bakerfield
Man
Babe Ruth
Baltimore
Bie
Local Bowlers Set for Midwest Meet in Omaha
Waterloo bowlers travel next Friday to Omaha for the Midwest Bowling Association Tournament. Teams include W Harper J Corneilson H Smith J Lorenz F Manahi A Manahi M Gorman and EB Neman. The 8 p m Saturday event features F Manahi as captain with Mike Gorman A Manahi Newman and Lorenz. Doubles pairings include Harper Corneilson Smith Lorenz F Manahi Manahi and Gorman Newman. Singles and doubles to be rolled Sunday afternoon.
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Waterloo
Omaha
Midwest Bowling Association
Mapie
W. Harper
J. Corneilson
H. Smith
J. Lorenz
F. Manahi
A. Manahi
M. Gorman
EB. Neman
Mike Gorman
Newman
Lorenz
Harper-Corneilson
Smith-Lorenz
FL Manahta
Manahl
Gorman-Newman
Walleyed Pike on Display At Iowa Dairy Grocery
Local anglers view a record latch of eight walleyed pike now on display at Iowa Dairy grocery. The fish were hooked by Irving Barker near Waverly on Thanksgiving Day. The two largest measure 20 and 24 inches, weighing 11 1 2 and 10 1 4 pounds respectively. The next in size weighs 3 4 pounds.
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Iowa Dairy Grocery
Irvingg Barker
Waverly
Cyclones Finish Third in Valley Season Finale
Ames Iowa November 25 Special Iowa State Cyclones end 1925 grid season with 74 to 12 loss to Kansas Aggies after leading Missouri Valley in scoring. Captain Johnnie Behm played through two cracked ribs and a bad leg to the end. Behm and Norton Behm with Cory and Kingery emerge as standout backs and line stars as next year’s squad plans form around Galbraith Thomas Kingery Coe and Weiss with coach Sam Willaman evaluating backfield and line options.
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Ames
Iowa State
Kansas Aggies
Sam Willaman
Cyclones
Johnnie Behm
Drake
Foom
Dhornburg
Cyclone
Capt
Behm
Cory
Norton Behm
Jack
Kingery
Behm Brothers
Cleveland Flashes
Altho
Wildcats
Nort Behm
Hill
Willaman
Bob Fisher
Hall
Weiss
Fisher
Galbraith
Thomas
Coe
Colorado Teachers Arrive for Struggle at Cedar Falls Today
Cedar Falls Nov 25 Special A large crowd watched Colorado State Teachers college practice in cold conditions as they prepared for today’s game. The Colorado team arrived at 1 pm and warmed up at 3 pm, while Bender led skull practice in the gym. After the game a banquet in the college gym was planned with a big crowd expected, then the team departs for Greeley tomorrow morning.
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Cedar Falls
Colorado State Teachers College
Colorado
Bender
Greeley
Colo
Waverly Eleven Tops La Porte City 27 to 7
Waverly Eleven defeated La Porte City 27 to 7 in a decisive game highlighted by strong runs by the Werd brothers and solid backfield play. The Wart brothers and Leary starred for Waverly while La Porte City struggled with the passing game.
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Waverly
LA Porte
Army Navy Rivalry Through The Ages
History shows Army leading Navy by one game in 25 matchups. The long standing feud includes results from 1800 to 1924 with Navy and Army trading wins across decades. The record lists games won by either side and notable shutouts.
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AL Demaree
Giants
Army
Navy
aArmy
Navy Navy
Amy Army
Naver
Orange Township Faces Tough Basketball Schedule This Year
Orange Township opens with a win over Dunsdale and then faces a demanding slate. The schedule lists games against Finchford Waterlon Mike Hudson Jesup Genrseo Janesville Tesup La Porte City Dinsdale Nunkerton Dike Dunkerton Genesen and High.
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Orange Township
Dunsdale
Finchford
Waterlon
Mike
Hudson
Jesup
Genrseo
Janesville
Tesup
la Porte City
Dinsdale
Nunkerton
Janesvile
Tindson
QWA Falls High Gridiron Team Ends Successful Year on Thanksgiving
Iowa Falls completes a strong season with only one defeat, a 3-0 loss to Ames and a close game against Cedar Falls. Coach Harold Turner led a new squad to a top state standing, defeating rivals like Des Moines West High and Sioux City Dodgers.
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QWA Falls High Grid
Lown Falls
Terry
Eldora
Ten Falls
Webster City
Cedar
Harold Turner
Towns Falls
Des Moines
West High
Sioux City
Iowa Falls
Padee
Dodgers
Tin
West Tish
Crsdar Falls
Ames
Dartmouth Stars Dominate All American Lineup 1925
Dartmouth College earns the bulk of honors in the New York Sun all American teams for 1925. Three Dartmouth players on the first team and Captain Porter on the second. The Sun to honor with a dinner December 5 and gold watches in New York.
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New York
Dartmouth
New York Sun
Sun
Porter
Maine
Dakotas
Tully
Welr
Nebraska
Diehl
MaesUlin
Princeton
Sturhahn
Yale
Close
Onosterbaan
Michigan
Friscman
Oberlander
Dartnouth Tryon
Colgate
Grange
Sinals
Secon Tean
Army Parker
Lintz
Navy
Brown
River
Harvar
Chase
Pittsburgh
Thayer
Pennsylvania
Pease
Columbia
Slagle
Kreus
Plavsky
Georgetown
Army Versus Navy Provides Colorful Football Climax
The Army and Navy meet in their twenty eighth football game at Polo Grounds amid rain and cold. Spectators expect a tight battle with Army favored on paper though footing could favor Navy. Both teams saved stars. Army leads series 13 to 12 with two ties.
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New York
Army
Navy
Polo Grounds
Wilbur
Althe
Hampton High Falls to Clarion Eleven on Thanksgiving
Clarion drove late to score a touchdown and beat Hampton 7 to 0 on Thanksgiving day in Hampton Indiana. Hampton threatened twice in the first half but failed to cross the goal line as the wet slippery field favored defense. Clarion’s Sharpe led the ground game with help from Witzel and Enge while Hampton's Miller Purcell and Conklin starred on defense and offense despite the loss.
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Hampton
Clarion
Wty
Sharpe
Jdtt
Witzel
Enge
Miller
Purcell
Conklin
Local tryouts for Coburns independent team set for Wednesday
Lotal basketball players are invited to try out at a Washington Irvin school gymnasium practice next Wednesday evening. The announcement comes from Elmer Cohn, manager of Coburns independent basketball team.
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Coburn
Washington Irvin School
Elmer Cohn
Hawkeyes Claim Greatest Punter in Big Ten Loop
Iowa City November 2. Don Graham former Waterloo West star is praised as the best punter in the Big Ten for the season. His three Illinois punts netted 152 yards and a 51-yard average, supporting Iowa's play and defense despite a mid pack finish. Graded against rivals Graham outkicked several peers and is hailed as a standout performer for the Hawkeyes.
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Hawkeyes
Iowa City
Altho
University of Lowal
Don Graham
Waterloo West High School
Hawkeye
Graham
Iowa
Illnois
Britton
Elinors
Illini
Town
Red Grange
Illinois
Hawks
Don
Towa City
Towa
Chuck Laur
Aaa
Big Ten
Marek
Ohio
Ilinois
Harmon
Wisconsin
Murrel
Minnesota
Gilbert
Michigan
Waterloo
Walverine
Drake Basketball Cuts Squad to Twenty for Season
Drake University trimmed the basketball group to 20 players under Coach Bil Boeler, with four lettermen among the veterans Mantz Van Aitken Laxy-Joss and Harley Ted Sloane and Charles Everett. Freshmen Hicks Carle Cronenberg Jebbins Lotthurt Meyers show promise for varsity duty. The Bulldogs schedule a Dec 19 home scrimmage with Illinois and a Jan 8 Missouri Valley clash at Ames. Boeler aims to schedule another away game against Minnesota Marquette or Colorado. Thanksgiving break ends practice until Monday.
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Des Moines
Drake University
Bil Boeler
Mantz
van Aitken
Laxy- Joss
Harley
Ted Sloane
Charles (Church
Everett
Uoci
Hicks
Carle
Cronenberger
Jebbins
Lotthurt
Meyers
Boeler
Bulldogs
University of Illinois
Ames
Missouri Valley
Minnesota
Marquette
University of Colorado
Tutor basketball and mat squads to resume drill next Wednesday
Cedar Falls November 28. Athletic activities for oarsmen at the college will cease until after Wednesday when the winter term opens. Four wrestlers Grachovsky Lewis Orr Chas Andrews and Ray Andrews will start on the mats Thursday with others. Several football players will join after today as Coach Dickenson seeks varsity basketball material.
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Cedar Falls
Spain
Grachovsky
Lewis Orr
Chas
Andrews
Ray Andrews
Trorton
Tollefson
den Tarshbarser
Toker Harshbarger Bates
Tiopkins
Dickenson
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Marshalltown
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Maggie
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Wey
Ube
Tonita McLaughlin
Leslie
Ae Abs
Angela
Heaven
Rock Ford
Tlemois
Valley Loop
Bengals
Kansas Aries
Nebraskx Eels
Kansax
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Paul Smith
Iowa U
Husker
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Midwest
Rath Packing Company
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Rath Packing
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Sproul
Kris Wee
Stolte
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Dartmouth College
Hampton High
Clarion Eleven
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