Ingwersen Seeks Strong Iowa Defense After Offense Confidence
Iowa coach Burton A. Ingwersen focuses on building the Hawkeyes' defense after declaring the offense championship caliber. A long scrimmage against freshmen showcased passer defense struggles as yearlings connected on several aerial gains. The opener against Monmouth looms Saturday with adjustments ahead and reserves slated for scrimmage against Indiana.
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Indiana
Baseball figures show interest in pocket billiards
Washington Senator coach Nick Altrock, praised as a top comedian in baseball, shows skill in pocket billiards during a rain delay. He notes Joe Wood as a strong billiardist, and mentions Johnny Kling, Dave Bancroft, Hank Gowdy, Jess Petty, and Hogan as other players with notable billiards talent across straight-tail, three-cushion, and pocket games.
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Jess Petty
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Hagen Faces Tough Days In Pye Golf Tourney
Walter Hagen struggles as the national professional golf championship tourney advances. Julian Blanton from Toledo upset him previously while Hagen prepares to meet Lea Diegel Gene Sarazen and Al Espinosa on successive days, with veteran challengers aiming to topple the four time champion who remains the favorite.
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McGraw Signals and the Bench Pitching Tug of War
The Giants manager John McGraw uses a system of bench signs to direct pitchers on which ball to throw and how to deliver it. He even has a direct sign to ensure the pitcher accepts his instructions, a tactic rarely seen in the era. Christy Mathewson is noted as the only pitcher he allowed to pitch with his own nod under any condition.
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Wisconsin Plans to Adopt Shock Troops Strategy
Chicago Oct 4 Knute Rockne’s football plan of many substitutions and “shock troops” is spreading to the Big Ten. Wisconsin under coach Glen Thistlethwaite will use three full first teams with heavy substitutions. The Badgers prepare for Notre Dame and emphasize a deep roster to weather injuries and build experience for next year. Existing injuries include Shoe maker, Osman, and Lesby.
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Tickets to Towns Battle at Chicago Selling Fast
Courier Special Serpiers Towa City Oct. 4 More than one third of the University of Iowa s first allotment of 2 000 tickets for the Town Chicago game were sold soon after receipt at the department of athletics. Three thousand more tickets are being held by Maroon authorities awaiting Hawkeye demand. The game will be played on Staggfield Oct. 12.
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Malone's Speed Is Too Much for Sox Cubs Edge Sox in Chicago Series
Chicago October baseball recap notes Pat Malone's overpowering speed limits Lenay Blackburne's White Sox to 3 0 loss in the series opener before 25 000 fans. Cubs starter Malone dominates with five hits allowed and a strong defense, while Alphonse Thomas sides with Blackburne for the second game and Art Nenf prepared for the northsiders.
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Ames Plans Strong Defensive Game to Stop Cornhuskers
Ames football coach Noel Workman said the defense must halt the Nebraska driving power when they visit Cyclone country for the Saturday showdown. Nebraska’s schedule lists nine games including Syracuse, Penn, Navy, Montana, and Big Six foes Iowa State Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Kansas State Aggies.
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P Natalie to Organize Winter Cue Tournament
Frank Powers of Popular Cigar store in Waterloo plans an elimination pocket billiard league with about 25 teams of three. F Natalie will visit Waterloo October 28 29 30 to help organize and will conduct exhibitions and accept challenges. No entry fee prizes awarded and potential entrants include local industries.
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Natalie Aims for Novelty Tournaments and Waterloo Visit
The article notes Natalie plans to promote short novelty billiard tournaments open to 10 players with prizes. After Waterloo he will compete this fall for the national packed billiard championship against masters Ralph Greenleaf Frank Taberski and Dick Rudolph. The Billiard Reporter reports the visit in its September issue.
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Chicago
Hawthorne Gold Cup Race Set for Oct 11
Hawthorne prepares for the Gold Cup at Hawthorne on October 11 with an entry of 23 top thoroughbreds from the United States and Canada. The one and a quarter mile weight for age event carries a $20,000 added purse. J and Widener's Osmond, a leading east coast contender, recently won Havre de Grace's $20,000 cup.
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Misery Reported In Camp Of West High Foe
Fort Dodge Iowa reports from coach John Gough ahead of Fort Dodge high school's football clash with undefeated West Waterloo. A 14 lettermen loss and ineligible players strain the lineup while Roderick Jeffers returns in a bid to spark the team.
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Upper Iowa Elever to Face Buena Vista in Storm Lake
Upper Town football team led by Coach Dorman and Assistant Lyons leaves Fayette for Storm Lake to meet Buena Vista Friday in the first conference game of the season. The Beavers hold advantage from two non conference games while Upper Iowa lists a uncertain starting lineup with Captain Critteries Bates Heart Oleson Evans Moore Jalen among key positions.
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Deny Reports Hornsby to Chicago Trade
New York Oct 4 The Boston Braves president Emil Fuchs and Rogers Hornsby denied knowledge of a reported deal sending Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for 250000 and players. Hornsby, Braves manager much of 1928, helped finish seventh. Chicago’s William Veeck denied any negotiations for the trade.
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