Drake Footballers Head East for Navy Contest
Twenty four Drake University players depart for Annapolis after an intensive signal drill as nine veterans join the squad to face Ted Sloan and the Navy crew. Iowa, Grinnell, and Illinois scenes follow where practice scrimmages and adjustments mark Big Ten preparations.
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U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ted Sloan
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Anderson
Bulldogs
Harpers Ferry
University of Iowa
Ohio State
Hawkeyes
Eby
Marek
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
Workman
Grinnell
Barnes
Cleland
Macy
Locke
Rosé
Leidtke
On the Sidelines Across College Football Scene
Across the Midwest and beyond, multiple campuses report Tuesday football practice with new plays, injury woes, and lineup comebacks as Ohio State eyes Town next Saturday while Notre Dame fears Detroit U. and Wisconsin studies Kansas for an intersectional clash.
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Wilce
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Buckeyes
South Bend
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Notre Dame
Elmer Wynne
Charley Riley
Rockne
Detroit University
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Northwestern Wildcats
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Dick Hanley
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Wis
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Kansas
Joe Kresky
Ann Arbor
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Wolverine
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Lneup
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Minn
Herb Joesting
Minnesota
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Pat Page
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Cotton Wilcox
Purdue
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Wicos
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Neb
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Huskers
Missouri
Ames
Workman
World Series Goats and Blame in Baseball History
Discussion of World Series goats and how fame as a goat often stems from misfortune. Notable cases include Fred Snodgrass muff in 1912 Giants game, Gavvy Cravath bunting into a double play in 1915, and Hank Gowdy misplaying a mask during a foul chase. Each cited as fate rather than culpable error.
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Cravath
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Pat Moran
The
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Pat
Hank Gowdy
Washington
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Oklahoma A gies struggle against Carleton in practice
Northfield Minnesota report notes Oklahoma A gies weak against a passing attack during yesterday's workout as regulars rested and second string players trained. Backfield and end material are badly needed ahead of the Saturday game with Minnesota.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Minnesota
Carleton College
Iowa Hawkeyes reshuffle with seven sophomores in lineup
University of Iowa football coach Burt Ingwersen reshapes the squad by inserting seven sophomores, benching nine lettermen. Cooley the sophomore ends, booted two 60 yard kicks against Monmouth while Carlsen and Schleusner shift to wing and tackle. Backfield splits feature Hagerty and Glassgow with Schmidt and Shelley providing veterans’ steadying influence.
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Iowa Grid Captain Keeps Lucky Jersey 43
In Iowa City on October 5, Emerson “Spike” Nelson, captain of the Iowa football team, refuses to wear any number but 43. He wore 43 in 1995 and again last season, earning several all teams. Despite being assigned 1 this season, he sticks with the familiar 43, citing superstition once used by Red Grange.
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Spike” Nelson
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Coe Drills For Monmouth Game In Iowa
Coe football coach Eby plans strenuous practices this week as Monmouth looms next Saturday. Monmouth, despite losing nine seniors, showed strength in opening Iowa game, with Notre Dame setback earlier. Daz Zerrien injured, Henderson and Hunter expected to compete for spot. Stub Wolfe returns, giving Eby three quarterbacks including Johnstone Langlas. Monmouth seeks revenge on last season's 7–3 Coe win that cost Midwest Conference hopes.
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Waterloo Looms Without Autumn Treat This Year
Crew leader notes absence of traditional autumn game due to lingering feuds from past years. Now no date found for the Dubuque tilt as East High faces a crippled lineup. Coach Midge Makeever of East High contends with half the first team sidelined while reserves brace for emergency duty against Dubuque.
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Steeves
Makeover
Ames Coach Plans Defense Against Simpson's Passes
Ames Iowa Oct 5 Aerial defense to stop Simpson forward passes highlighted Iowa State football prep for Saturday's home opener. Weather delayed practice. one scrimmage planned Wednesday. Krekow a likely starter at Johnson's end after Johnson's season ending injury. Lindbloom nursing a leg bruise but set to start. guard duo uncertain among Ours Roe Fischer Kern Schlenker. Burton also impressed. coach to start same lineup that beat Nebraska.
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Courier Special Service
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Simpson
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Johnson
Nebraska
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Roe
Fischer
Kern
Schlenker
Workman
Burton
Minor League Players Drafted by Major Clubs 1927
Twenty five minor league players will join major league clubs by the 1927 draft announced after a meeting of baseball executives led by Commissioner Landis. The Yankees and Athletics did not acquire new talent. Boston Red Sox reclaimed catcher John Heving from Toledo. Complete draft list includes Arthur Delaney Oakland Baxter Williams Boston etc.
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New York Yankees
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Seattle
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New Orleans
Ray Benge
Waco
James Lindsey
San Antonio
Charles Walsh
Lawrence
Mass
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Virgil C. Davis
Buffalo
Cleveland
William Bayne
Toronto
Francis EF. Wilson
Milwaukee
Merrott
Guilford Paulson
Syracuse
SY Louis Browns
Clyde Manion
Newark
Chicago White Sox
John Mann
Wichite Falls
J. Ho Redfern
Fort Worth
Chicago Cubs
J. T Prothro
Portland
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St. Paul
New York Giants
J. F. O'Doul
San Francisco
Chester Nichols
Jersey City
Washington
Hugh = McMillan
Toursville
Albert Cooper
Birmingham
Thomas Taylor
Houston
F. Griffen
Memphis
Local boxing bouts eyed with Knipp Rollinger clash
Hawkeye favorites Albert Knipp and Lou Rollinger are slated for a future windup at the Armory after Rollinger fights Hunt in Des Moines. Des Moines Register notes Jack Sharper's Boston friend J Maloney aims to move from boxing to journalism as Jack tires of boxing life. West High seeks a Thanksgiving opponent for a home game, with East High meeting Grant of Cedar Rapids and Fort Dodge, Washington, and Mason City on the schedule. Washington High shows interest in the West Fort Dodge clash, as former Cedar Rapids gridders spread across college teams nationwide. An East-West High football game lacks a suitable caretaker, leaving plans stalled.
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Conger predicts Germany in top Olympic track mix
Ray Conger former Iowa State runner and longtime analyst of European track reports Germany will field leading contenders for next summer's Olympic honors. He notes strong sprint and middle distance crews with rivals like Peltzer and two other standout Germans Huben and Hornig. Conger recounts his Berlin Hanover Dresden and Haile meet successes including three firsts and a second in Germany.
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Courier Special Service
Ames
Germany
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America
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Bowl
Colgate
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Hanover
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Fans Fight for Bleacher Seats in World Series Opener
Pittsburgh crowds lined up at Forbes Field for hours awaiting the Pirates to face the New York Yankees in the opening game. Waite Hoyt would start for the Yankees and Ray Kremer for the Pirates, both right handers, as 42,000 fans expected a sold out stadium.
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Donie Bush
Pirates
Ray Kremer
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Dr. John A. Earl to Speak Tomorrow at First Baptist
Dr. John A. Earl of Chicago, former pastor, is expected to speak tomorrow at noon during a fellowship dinner at First Baptist Church. Other speakers will be present and Edwin Mesick will receive special recognition for 70 years of service to the church and Sunday school.
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Chicago
First Baptist Church
Edwin Mesick
Williamson promoted to U G I post in Philadelphia
J M Williamson former division gas engineer for Iowa Public Service will depart Thursday for Philadelphia to join the United Gas Improvement company as gas engineering staff. Arnold Rathkey, formerly with Luzerne County Gas and Electric, is reassigned to Williamson’s vacated post.
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Iowa Public Service Company
Philadelphia
United Gas Improvement Company
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Luzerne County
Y Jubilee Week Marks Finish of 59 Years in City
Jubilee week for Waterloo Iowa marks 59 years of local Y M C A history with events Oct 17. Minutes from 1868 meeting show early steps to organize the association. Leaders Wade Nelson Harry Reed A A Lohner Roy Short and A J Weigel head the jubilee committee as they plan to reach old and new members and publish past seven years activity.
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A. B. Mason
Young Men's Christian Association
F. Ingersoll
H. J.harrison
H.W. Knapp
Wade Nelson
Harry M. Reed
A. A. Lohner
Roy L. Short
A. J. Weigel
Lineman Injured After Manhole Gas Blast
Des Moines reports John T. O'Neal, a lineman, was pulled from a manhole after descending with a blowtorch. The chamber filled with gas exploded, burning him. he was undergoing recovery.
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Des Moines
John T. O'Neal
Burns
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