Night of Hopeful Upsets Drives Conference Action
Grinnell and Grinnellians spark dramatic early season play as Grinnell defeats Pet creek 13 to 0 while Drake eyes a clash with Oklahoma A&M. Omaha State opens against St. Mary's as Washington U faces Illini. Upsets loom as teams like Iowa and Creighton prepare for pivotal Big Six showdowns.
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Kohawks Face Gophers Amid Injury Woes
Jedar Rapids Oct 2 Kohawks coach Moray J. plans to field a weakened lineup for the Coe College football clash with Minnesota next Saturday. Star back Kohawk Larglas and quarterback Johnstone face limited action due to knee and leg injuries while Frisbee and Falconer await returns to full speed.
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Town Falls Man and Red Faber Pals
Dan Law of Dubuque and Red Faber of Cascade recall their boyhood days in Dubuque county where they played together before Faber rose to fame with the Chicago White Sox. The pair have met since Faber’s success and swap memories of their earlier baseball years.
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Madison wis secret football practices revealed
A fragmented Madison Wisconsin report notes secret football practices at the University of Wisconsin. Officers arrested Melcher for disorderly conduct after a break in during a Friday session. He must appear in court today. the incident unfolds amid college football tensions.
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Redlegs Edge Reds In Close 2 Game Pitching
Cincinnati, Oct 2 Lucas twirled for the Redlegs in a 3 to 2 victory over the Chicago team. Gubs homered yesterday, lifting his average to .380 with three hits in four trips. The eighth inning featured a burst of two singles and a triple to drive in three runs, while Grimm returned to first base and Walker’s grounder led to a costly fielding error. Box score notes Umpires Moran Portman McGormick. time 1:20.
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Bass Suspended 30 Days by Illinois Boxing Board
Benny Bass, Philadelphia boxer, was suspended for 30 days by the Illinois boxing commission after fouling Johnny Datto of Cleveland in the fourth round here last Friday. Bass offered to return and fight Datto without pay through his manager.
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Kansas Aggies prep for Purdue trip after late workout
Manhattan Kan Oct 2 The Kansas Aggies complete final workout before leaving for Lafayette to face Purdue Saturday. Henry Barre hobbled but likely to travel. Drake loses Iverson and Nesbitt while Stevens sidelined as team heads into Oklahoma Aggie clash. Nebraska fans attend Memorial Stadium open workout ahead of SMU game with Huskers drilling on SMU plays.
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Scrambled Egg Grid Formation Debuts by Little Perfects
Washington D C Oct 2 little of Georgetown introduces a new grid tactic called the scrambled egg. Two huddles start the play then players wander about until the quarterback signals the play, which then unfolds into a desired formation catching defenses off guard.
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Earnshaw Leads A's Pitching Fight For Cubs Clash
College star George Earnshaw of Swarthmore emerges as a key right handed starter for Connie Mack as the Athletics weigh starting options against the Cubs. The pitching staff mixes Grove Bush and others with left handers and various trick pitches, aiming to counter Chicago's power in a potential early series edge.
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Hips Slide Not Turn In Axis Golf Swing
An excerpted golf column explains hips sliding straight through the ball beats axis rotation. It highlights knee action by Tolley, noting back and through knee bends aid a straight line. Bobby Jones adds to the swing, with a tease for tomorrow’s piece on yardage and a drive guide by Sel Metzger.
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Cue Expert Will Give Exhibitions at Local Parlor
Arthur Thurnblad, renowned billiard player and instructor, will demonstrate billiard fundamentals at the Popular cigar store on October 7 8 9 at 2 30 and 7 30 p m The National Billiard Association sponsors the tour under A Storer director of Players He will focus on instruction for players rather than elite shot making and will explain shots while performing Also scheduled is a competition with local billiardists during his visit
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Girl Club Owner Keeps Milwaukee Brewers Steady
Milwaukee October report shows Florence Kiliilea, a dark haired former university co ed, remains owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite season losses and the team finishing seventh in the American Association, she vows to retain the club and continue ownership indefinitely after paying $60 000 in the first season following her father Henry Ellisea's death.
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Grundy Center Faces Traer In Iowa Cedar Gridiron Clash
Grundy Center IA meets Traer this Friday in the first Cedar game of the season. The Grundy Center squad, coming off a rough Ackley match, lags in experience against the veteran Traer lineup, which has posted scoring rates above a point per minute. Grundy will likely emphasize strong passing as its main gain, with Haren and Meyer noted for consistency. In Norman Oklahoma three sophomores vie for the halfback spot after Tom Churchill moved to right end, Gene Wagoner Ernest Massad and Clyde Kirk competing.
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Drake Frosh to Meet ISU and Grinnell This Season
Des Moines Oct 2 U P Drake University freshman football candidates will meet fresh elevens from Iowa State College and Grinnell this season Coach William Boeler announced today The Bulldog freshmen will face Grinnell at Grinnell on November 2 and Iowa State at Ames on November 23.
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Spinner play described by Georgia Tech and rivals
The article details a spinner play used by Georgia Tech and other strong teams, outlining how No 1 fakes to No 3 then passes to a running back, with linemen and backs creating openings. It notes teams like Minnesota Stanford and Alabama employing similar tactics and references Notre Dame tomorrow.
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Iowa Eligibility Committee Likely to Gather Today
University of Iowa eligibility committee decided on the status of 12 Hawkeye football candidates who were declared ineligible before the Carroll game. The committee met as scheduled despite Prof. Louis Pelzer attending a funeral of an Illinois colleague on the Western conference faculty panel.
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Art Shires Turns to Ring Career Now in Training
Tulsa, Okla Oct 2 Art Shires longtime Chicago White Sox player and famed pugilist is moving to boxing. Teddy Hayes a trainer announced he will begin training Shires this winter after meeting him in Chicago. Hayes said Shires at 192 pounds is in perfect condition and has the courage and confidence to pursue a boxing career.
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Rochester Club Battles in Witte World Series opener
Kansas City Blues met the Rochester Redwings in the Witte World Series opener in Minnesota. It marked the first meeting since 1923 as Manager Billy Southworth shuffled pitching plans with Bell or Derringer as possible starters and Sheehan slated to oppose.
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Ray Berres Visits Waterloo Show and Cattle Congress
Ray Berres catcher for the Haws during the igg9 campaign visited Waterloo yesterday with friends to attend the Cairy Cattle Congress. He met Cletus Dixon at the show parking ground and promised to send a pitcher to the manager. Berres will report next season to the Birmingham club of the Southern Association, having been sold by the Waterloo club to that organization. Lane assists Cannell at Dartmouth.
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Vance to pitch for Vance in final day clash at Polo Grounds
New York Oct 2 1928 Robins meet Giants as Vance hurls for Flatbush career highlight. The veteran’s bid to reach 15 wins and renew his contract takes center stage with two games left in the season. Reds beat Cubs 3 2 as Red Lucas tallied his 19th win and Hornsby boosted his average.
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Yale Looks Better In 1929 Football Practice
Yale’s 1929 football team shows improvement as practice continues. In the first session of the week the varsity defeated the scrubs 27 to 0, showcasing strong offensive form and cohesion ahead of upcoming games.
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Grinnell backs rest as Grinnell drills for Iowa State
Grinnell Iowa October 2 4 Althe slight injuries kept Grinnell s first string backfield out of scrimmage Coach Puzz Watt later used it in signal drills and passing and punting formations to be used against Iowa State Saturday JAP DOES WELL Columbia Mo October 2 UPI Hawaii young Japanese player measures up well in the University of Missouri pre season scrimmage He may be called into several Tiger games this year His running and accurate passing has attracted attention.
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