Passing of Iowa Field recalls better grid om
Iowa City recall marks closing of the University of Iowa field after 25 seasons on its turf. Old Gold backers remember 1900, 1901, 1922 Big Ten champs, the 1921 Notre Dame upset, and 1926 Illinois triumph while noting defeats by Wisconsin and Michigan as memories fade with the move to a $500,000 modern stadium seating 42,000.
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Ingwersen
Howard Jones
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Tey
Iowa
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Gjen Devine
Duke Slater
Gret Meade
Gordon Locke
Lester Belting
John Heldt
Knute Rockne
Ilinois
Yale
Nick Kutsch
Red Grange
Sioux City
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ingversen
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Minnesota
Northland
Iowa Committee to Rule on Players at Meeting Today
Hawkeye eligibility committee will decide today on ineligible University of Iowa football players. Most were blocked for improper registration and credit shortfalls. Oliver Lansen Randall Hickman and Gus Mastrogany among those affected. Eligible players are expected to be reinstated after formalities are completed.
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Tutors Prepare for Homecoming Showdown with Simpson
State Teachers College coach Paul F. Bentley drives a two week grind for the Tutor squad to fix line weaknesses and boost offense before the October 12 homecoming game against Simpson. Key players include Berryhill Hackler Burley, Klinoff Gordon, and McCuskey with Fritzel hurt but expected back. homecoming events and alumni demonstrations are planned during halftime.
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Cedar Falls
C. ©. Yodd
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Volga City
Bertha L. Patt
Lois McKitrick
McGraw Quits Ring Career After Big Fortunes
New York Oct 1 Phil McGraw the Detroit florist has retired from boxing after a 10 round decision loss to Jack Berg of England at St Nicholas arena He said he earned more than 100000 in the ring and decided to hang up his gloves forever.
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Phil McGraw
Detroit
Jack
Kid) Berg
England
St. Nicholas Arena
McGraw
Boxing results from last night across multiple cities
Associated Press dispatch lists ten bout outcomes: Jick Kidd Berg over PHI McGraw in New York by decision. Matt Adgie over Tony Marin in Philadelphia by knockout. Kane over Maloy in Wichita by decision. Blattery over Len Dracy in Buffalo by decision. Purvis over Rad Bragan in Toronto by stoppage. Click over Stetson in San Francisco by decision. Kosky over Wills Michelle in New Castle by decision.
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England
Phi McGraw
Detroit
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Matt Adgi¢e
Tony Maralin
New Orleans
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Denver
Murray Gitziitz
New Haven
Butfalo
N. Verdimmy Blattery
Len Dracy
Filnit Mish
Toronto
Jack Purvis
Indianapolis
Rad Bragan
San Francisco
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Brooklyn
Frankie Stetson
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New Castle
Jay
Kosky
Chicago
Wills Ifichelle
Belgium
Danie Bush Named 1930 White Sox Manager
Danie Bush, former Pittsburgh Pirates manager, was named manager of the Chicago White Sox for the 1930 season succeeding Russell Blackburne. Bush resigned from the Pirates in August after failing to unite the team in a pennant chase. Arthur Shires, a first baseman, was noted for on field confrontations with Blackburne.
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Bush
Bucs
Arthur Shires
Nimeral Awards Await Hawkeye Fall Track Men
University of Town track and field men may earn class numerals in autumn meets per assistant coach Charles R. Brookins. Three meets set with 14 events each. first and second place winners gain numerals. Oct 12 dual meet varsity versus freshmen opens schedule. Oct 16 and 17 autumn championships follow. handicap meets Oct 23 and 24 conclude season.
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Courier Special Service
Town City
University of Town
Charles R. Brookins
Walker and Hudkins Prepare for Title Bout
Ace Hudkins moves his team to a Bastonbury ranch for conditioning against Mickey Walker as the two box for the middleweight title on Oct. 29. Walker conducts light training in the Ojai hills, about 70 miles north of Los Angeles.
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Ace Hudkins
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Hudkins
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Here
Bible Stresses Brain Factor in Nebraska Football
Lincoln Nebraska October. Coach Dana X Bible urged more brain work than brawn to improve timing of plays and cut deadhead material as Nebraska Cornhuskers prepare for the Southern University game Saturday.
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Sooner players back boost Oklahoma practice
Norman Okla Oct 1 three injured Sooners return to practice as cold weather hits and Tom Churchill resumes end duties while Captain Crider Mis Flint and Lewis vie for backfield spots in the snappiest session of the season Harvard Zacks reports Harvard football team to scrimmage today and another practice tomorrow as Horween reshuffles backfields seeking strongest combination.
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Army Faces Tough Schedule With Star Cagle and Fast Backs
Army lacks a steady quarterback as coach Biff Jones replaces Gibner Carver and Bowman after a rough opener. Star halfback Chris Cagle leads the Cadets with Murrell and Hutchinson in a deep backfield while a grueling slate—Harvard Yale Illinois Notre Dame Stanford—awaits away from West Point. Johnny Murrell returns as a key fullback, delivering strong blocking and punting as the team eyes a rebounding season despite uncertain leadership.
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United Press
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New York
UPI
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Cagle
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Yale
Illinois
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Pop Wanisr
Biff Jones
Boston University
Gettysburg
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Altho
Cagis
Murrell
Hutchinson
O'Keeff
Piper
Carlson
Grattly
Jones
Gibnet
Carver
Bowman
Caity
Gipner
Gibner
West Point
Johnny
Hertz) Murrell
Minnesota
Cubs Regret Overflows Return Envelopes For Openers
Chicago estimates about 1.5 million dollars in regrets are being prepared for mail as Cubs sell tickets for two or three games in Chicago. Nearly 35,000 unfilled orders were trimmed from applications, mostly for two tickets each, totaling about 1.26 million dollars in denied business. President William Veeck says 250 to 300 thousand dollars in over‑subscription refunds went to Herons. Internal Revenue Department will deploy 30 agents to curb scalping while Charlie Root and Perce Malone are touted to start against the Athletics on October 3.
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Chicago Cubs
William Veeck
Herons
Department of Internal Revenue
Charlie Root
Perce Maloness
Athletics
Unclear 1900s Baseball Fragments Surface
Fragments mention Hits-Silmmons Athieties Doubles-Manush Browns Fonseca Indians Tigers and Yanks with references to players Ruth Gehringer Glosenbasek. Scores show 46 26 and Athletics won 20 to 4 with scattered team names, suggesting a damaged box score or game brief.
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Eeree Athletics
How Bill Veeck Earned His Cubs Leadership Job
Chicago Oct 1 4 By 1918 Bill Veeck wrote for the Chicago Evening American and critiqued the Cubs. A meeting with owner William Wrigley led to an on the spot offer to run the club. Veeck rose from reporter to president, shaping hiring of Joe McCarthy and boosting attendance and public regard.
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William L. Veeck
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Bill
Chicago Evening American
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Booneville
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Evening American
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Fred. Mitchell
Joe McCarthy
Louisville
Hustling Tail Enders Split Pot For Hustling
Fragmented text recalls 1910s baseball lore of the Braves and Dodgers. Mentions rewards for hustle among teams, with references to Fat Moran and era rivalries, noting prizes divided to motivate players. No clear dates or consistent facts emerge beyond general early 20th century club behavior.
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Beaton Club
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Fat Moran
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Kansas Freshmen to Scrimmage Before Illinois Varsity
The Kansas freshman squad will play a scrimmage before the Illinois varsity to prepare for Saturday’s game. The event unfolds in Champaign on October 1.
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S. Champaign
Ill
Kansas University
Clinois
Baseball Leaders and Homer Totals Collage
A fragmentary United Press recap lists top hitters and homer totals with names like Ruth and Gehrig among Yankees. Foxx and Simmons among Athletics. Klein and Wilson among Cubs. It notes league totals and yesterday’s homers in a terse chart-like summary.
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Glante
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Pwmmesch
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Wilson
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Hornsby
Gehrig
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Az Simmons
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Hurst
Te Beertwes
Athletics Favored To Beat Cubs In World Series
New York reports Wall Street favors the Philadelphia Athletics to win the World Series at odds of 1 to 10 with Chicago money inflow noted. Indications point to even money for the series opener as betting begins.
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UPI
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Buckeye Scrimmage Highlights New Scoring Pairings
Ohio’s Buckeye team opened with a smooth scrimmage and a reserves-include lineup. A new combination that played yesterday produced 28 points in the first hour. Simpson College drill ends with Coach Workman’s sharp rebuke over tackling after the Drake game.
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Workman
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Hodge Workman
Final Series Presses For Slugger Records In Philadelphia
New York reports three crucial games this week featuring the Giants and Phillies as Ott Kieln and O Doul chase single season marks. Ott and Kieln tied at 42 homers eye the Ruth record while O Doul seeks 3 more hits to top Hornsby and possibly three honors in runs and batting.
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Baseball Talk Hints at World Series Imminence
New York sports writer weighs late season form of Cubs Dodgers Giants and Athletics as the pennant race tightens. Analysis notes pitching and hitting trends, late surge potential, and historical precedents for teams that win when it matters, with references to past series and key players.
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