Waterloo Gridsters Show Keen Offense Ahead of Mason City Battle
Waterloo A. G. coach Ben Connor refines lineup as Connor’s men prepare for tomorrow’s league clash with Mason City at Barreball Park. New shifts and disciplined conditioning aim to counter Mason City stars Grippen and Keidis, with backfield tweaks boosting speed and punt return threat.
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Mason City
League Park
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Dubuque
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Army
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Post Plans Carpentier Stribling Bout in Columbus
Columbus, Ga. Post of the American Legion proposes staging next spring a Carpentier vs Stribling heavyweight fight. Maj. Paul Jones said an offer would be sent to Carpentier, though no financial terms were disclosed. Negotiations for a rematch between McTigue and Stribling were not expected soon.
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Georges Carpentier
Young} Stribling
Macon Ga
McTigue
Carpenther-Stribling
Paul Jones
American Legion Post
Carpentier
Maj. Jones
Altho
Richest Turf Race Set for Latonia Feature Today
Latonia observers gather for the $50,000 Kentucky special handicap, the richest race of its kind in America. Twenty-two starters were announced including Cherry Pie, Dream Maker, Shuffle Along, In Memoriam, and Whiskaway, with field size expected to shrink before post. The one mile and three sixteenths feature promises a high-stakes, marquee fall racing moment.
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Latonia
America
Cherry Pie
Viril
Knobbie
Dream
Maker
Shufflealong
Spot
Cash
Covington
St Ambrose Downs Teachers College In Season Opener
The St Ambrose college eleven defeated Teachers College 7 to 0 at Laval City Field. St Ambrose backfield Quasney West and Darnes plus Murphy connected on a 30 yard pass for the lone touchdown, with Barnes adding the extra point. Garrimoni Bates and Harsch starred for Teachers College, while Tollefsen substituted for Galloway and Kelis Quasney led the visitors.
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Quasuay
Kippis
West
Darnes
St. Ambrose
Murphy
Barnes
Teachers’ College
Saints
Garrimont
Enyuer
Kipnle
Waterloo
Garrimoni
Bates
Tollefson
Galloway
Reiss
Harsch
Quasney
Green
Collere
Rottral
Roeder
Brannis
Famous Iowa relay team runs Oct 13
Iowa City will host an exhibition on Town field as the famed Towa mile relay team, led by 1828 captain Erle C. Wilson with teammates Charles Brockins Gerhardt Noll and Har re Morrow, runs 449 yard legs against harriers in a hot race. Noll and Wilson are no longer eligible. Karine ran three years but remains in school.
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Towa City
Aiater
Towa
Iowa
Pardus-eleven
Erle C. Wilson
Charles Brockins
Gerhardt Noll
Harre Morrow
Town Field
Harriers
Omaha
St. Joseph
Ottumwa
Mason City
Chicaco
New York
Nolt
Wilson
Karine
Kirksville Teachers College Bulldogs beat Wesleyan
Kirksville Missouri area report shows Kirkville Teachers College Bulldogs defeated Tawa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Ta 28 to 7 on the field yesterday afternoon. Kirkville won by superior driving power through the line with six points in the second quarter six in the third and fourteen in the fourth. Water van college scored first after Kirksville fumbled a punt.
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Kirksville
Twirkeville
Callege Bullters
Tawa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Loreal
Kirkaville
Wrater van College
Levard Jine
Bulldogs
Pointe
Running Formation Quick Back Play Description
A 1940s football play diagram explains a deception as three backs line up behind the center and rush to the right. The quarterback feints a pass then bucks between left guard and center. The play relies on misdirection to open a running lane and sometimes omits the feint for faster back movement.
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I Ilings
Hawkeyes Meet Knox in pre conference clash today
Iowa City Oct 6 after final coaching word Iowa football readies for second half of season facing Knox College Galesburg Ill in a pre conference game. Probable lineup includes Parkin Miller and Griffin with Hanson Hancock Otte Krasuski Pleckenstine Olson and Danber in the line.
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Howard Jones
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West High launches efficiency tests for youths
Ralph Sarff, West High physical director, begins a system of efficiency tests for boys in gymnasium classes. About 200 boys participate in events including 100 yard dash, broad jump, high jump, shot put, 40 yard swim, pushups and pullups. Captains will record results. a grade will be given after completion.
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West High
Ralph Sarff
Gari
Charles City and Decorah play to 0 0 tie in football
Charles City and Decorah battled to a 0 to 0 tie in an afternoon game. Both teams produced strong defenses and threatened in multiple drives, but neither could score as the defenses held in the key moments.
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Charles City
Decorah
Seigeh Ang
Para
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Tian Chac Om Fonda
Joker Unearthed In New Rules On Forward Passing
The rules committee revised forward passing to ban certain indirect passes. Oberlin’s CG W Savage notes the change aims to stop unfair handoffs during plunges. An official interpretation meeting in New York will clarify the term handed.
Central College Beats Ellsworth in Close Football Clash
Central College defeated Ellsworth College 12 to 6 at Pella Indiana yesterday in a hard fought game with scoring late in the fourth quarter. Central reached the end zone on a short run after a penalty and a later pass play set up the second TD. Ellsworth mounted a late drive but fell short despite a long dash for a touchdown by Walrath in the final minutes.
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van Dornick
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Fritz Knipp Draws with George Milas
Fritz Knipp of Waterloo in a light heavyweight bout with George Milas produces a last night draw at Aurora Til. Milas fights defensively yet lands enough hard blows to force a draw. Knipp absorbs punishment and returns fire in a thriller of a match with toe to toe exchanges. Sammy Mandell defeats Eddie Wagner by a shade in the 11 round headliner with a strong late finish.
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Waterloo
George Milas
Aurora
Til
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Testis
Sammy Mandell
Eddie Wagner
Mandell
Wagner
College football schedule glimpses across several conferences
A crowded listing shows Knox and Wisconsin games, plus matchups like Cornell at Drake Ames at Minnesota and Des Moines events. Multiple sites from Omaha to Dubuque appear with teams such as Grand Island, Mount Morris, and Cedar Falls in regional college and high school intersections.
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Lows Cos
Wisconsin
Cornell
Drake
Ames
Minnesota
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Grand Island
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Columbia
Mt Morris
Deo-Paul
Dubuque
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Lothen
Upper Iowa
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Cass
Petters Leas
Nebraska
Tlinola
Froese Poly
Purdua
Missouri Valley
Ullola
Washburn
Kanass Agglea
Missouri
Roling
Washington
Aga School
Albia
Fairleid
Gannon to Return Oct. 15 After Training Camp
Gene Gannon plans a bantamweight comeback with intensive training at Milwaukee starting Monday. He aims to be in peak ring condition by October 15 and is eager to fight any top Iowa bantam contender, with Herold Pidge and Des Moines interests cited in current match-talk.
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Milwaukkes
Speed
Iowa
Milwaukee Battler
Herold Plidge
Des Moines
Artis Skiere
Tommy Ryan
Jimmy Nuss
Waterloo
Jon Quinn
Star Ames Trackman Returns to College
Ames Iowa Oct. 6 Cross country prospects at Iowa State College rose when G M McIntire a veteran barrier and star miler returned a week late after easing anxiety among fans and officials He has been working with a forest survey party in northern California and says his legs have strengthened by rough country He is 15 rounds heavier than last spring Daily workouts with calisthenics are the routine for Iowa State barriers Over 25 including some freshmen are getting in condition under Coach Beanblossom After an all college meet the last of October a team will be picked to run in a dual not yet scheduled but hoped around early November Competition at the Missouri Valley meet Nov 17 at Lawrence will be the hardest in several years according to Coach Beanblossom Last year Ames won the Valley run
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Ames
Iowa State College
McIntire
California
Iowa
Iowa Falls Defeats Dows 14 to 0 in Fair Day Football
Iowa Falls High School defeated Dows in a football game at the Fall Fair and Festival in Iowa Falls on October 6. The first half offered a tight battle with Dows threatening at the three-yard line, but Iowa Falls broke ahead in the third quarter with two successful forward passes leading to two touchdowns, both conversions good. The fourth quarter produced no further scores.
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Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls High School
Dowsaigh
Dows
Town Falls
Manchester High Wing Second Valor Victory in Football
Manchester high school defeated Dubuque University Preparatory school 21 to 0 on the fair grounds. Captain McKeag added two dropkicks and Coltman scored a touchdown as Manchester used passes and a strong line to dominate the game. Dubuque fought hard with several kicks and a few near opportunities, but Manchester extended a solid lead into the crowd-pleasing finish. Independence second team defeated Manchester seconds 8 to 0 in the curtain raiser.
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Many Athletes in American Olympics at San Francisco
Athletes from across the United States will compete in the American Olympiad games in San Francisco October 15 to 19 as part of the American Legion 1923 national convention athletic program. Events include track and field, basketball, golf, tennis, football, baseball, swimming, rifle shooting, boxing, and wrestling exhibition. A P Lott, chairman of the Legion athletic commission, says sprinters Charlie Paddock Brookins Joie Ray Clarence De Mar and others will compete in the Olympiad.
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United States
American Legion
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American Legion National Athletic Commission
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Brookins
Joie Ray
Clarence de Mar
Michigan Team Studied Through Slow Motion Pictures
In Ann Arbor on October 6, University of Michigan used slow motion film to prepare the varsity football squad for a challenging season. The sessions included footage from last year's Memorial Michigan Ohio State dedication day and some Minnesota Michigan clashes to sharpen players and strategy.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Michigan
Cornell College Homecoming Weekend Oct 19-20
Mount Vernon Iowa plans detail the Cornell college inauguration of Dr Harlan Updegraff as sixth president on Friday Oct 19 and a homecoming football game with Grinnell at Ashfield on Saturday Oct 20. Alumni and parents are urged to attend the linked events including speeches, a buffet lunch, campus tours, and society reunions.
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Harlan Upde+ Graff
Cornell College
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Ashfield
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Corneilians
Charles Fahs Smith
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Waterloo
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Methodist Board of Education
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Albion W. Small
University of Chicago
Homer ¢. Stuntz
Omaha
Thomas A. McBride
the State University
Iowa City
Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
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Royal Purple
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Daley
Philomathian Society
Liberal rewards at Iowa freshman track meet
In Iowa City on October 6, 120 freshmen turned out for the University of Iowa freshman track mixer. Gold medals will go to first place finishers, silver to second, bronze to third and fourth. A bronze Olympian statue and over 60 medals will be awarded to event winners, with coaches Bresnahan and Martin guiding the squad in Town Field and across the Iowa River.
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Towa City
University of Iowa
George TF. Bresnahan
T. EB. Martin
Lowa River
Teanch
Seals Clinch Coast League Pennant After Win
The San Francisco Seals clinched their second straight Pacific Coast League pennant by defeating Sacramento 9 to 5, finishing a four-game winning streak and maintaining a lead over their closest rivals.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Francisco Seals
Sacramento
Bill Mehl Breaks Nose in Thursday Scrimmage
Bill Mehl, East High Quarterback, suffered a broken nose during Thursday afternoon scrimmage. He was taken to the school athletic physician and treated, with an estimated out period of a week or more before rejoining the lineup.
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Bill Mehl
East Hich
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