Christy Mathewson Dead Water World War Hero Dies
Christy Mathewson, famed Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher known as Six Six and a Bucknell graduate, died in his mountain camp after a battle with tuberculosis and pneumonia. A World War I hero, he later served as coach and president of the Boston Braves, with a storied career from Newark to the Giants and Reds and a memorable no hit game against the Cubs. His death follows years of illness after wartime service and a life celebrated for sportsmanship and leadership.
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Simpson College Opens Conference Slate With St Ambrose Saturday
Simpson College begins its conference schedule against St Ambrose this Saturday. The team faced rough conditions last week on a wet field but showed improving play, with key players returning from injuries.
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Cornhill Griomen Set for Hamline? (Note: title adjusted for clarity)
Mount Vernon Iowa reports Midwestern football results from the prior weekend. Monmouth won 7 to 6 in their frame, with Cornell and Knox as other Midwest foes. Beloit, Knox, Carleton, Lawrence posted wins while Ripon lost to St Norbert's. Upcoming week features Cornell-Hamline at Mount Vernon and Beloit, Carleton, Knox facing tougher opponents.
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Cyclone Frosh Use Jayhawker Plays To Rout Varsity
The freshman squad led by Momberger and Hahn used Jayhawker formations to overpower the Iowa State Cyclones in a scrimmage. Key players sat with minor injuries while Cory at guard and Hall at halfback logged heavy work to fit the freshmen into the Cyclone machine. Defensive strength failed to show and the varsity line, unchanged since the Wisconsin game, faces Kansas.
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Iowa Illinois game tickets still on hand
Kenneth E. Griffin notes strong demand for the Town field homecoming game on October 17 and says seats remain. weather expected to favor a large crowd as Hawkeyes aim to face Nebraska. Half fare rates apply for the event.
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Former OWA football star shot in Chicago Iowa City
former OWA football star Dr Henry RL Goss captain of the 1910 Hawkeyes named on Walter Camp all American team lies near death in a Chicago hospital after a shooting incident. Dr Goss family dining when fired upon and seriously wounded.
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Ple Traynor Among Best Of Third Basemen
Al Demaren lauds Pie Traynor as one of the top two third basemen in the majors, noting his hands, range, and base running. He compares Traynor favorably to Bluege of the Senators and to Joe Dugan of the Yankees, predicting supremacy in a short series.
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Bowlers Hustle to Alleys Amid Weather Boosts Season
Weather draws crowds to Waterloo and Whiteside alleys as pin season opens in Pepin. W E Warper bowled 255 at Waterloo while Frank Manahl posted a three game 290 097 991. Tike Gorman added a 619 series as leagues invite new members with first tournament set for Omaha November 24 and December 5.
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Final tryouts set for La Porte City High H rriers
La Porte City Ia special reports final cross country tryouts are Friday as the team prepares for the state meet at Iowa City. Key prospects include Brown Pater Harald Ray Stahnke Thimmel Nies Bettner Miot Anica Hagen. Squad has trained daily despite bad weather.
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Teachers Tackle Wesleyan Friday
Cedar Falls special report on Iowa Wesleyan week preparation as Coach Paul Bender drills his Tutor grid warriors. Harshberger leads backfield with Bates and Harshberger, Phelan or Azeltine at fullback. Line features Tollefson at center, Rider Orr Kaltenback Meyer guards, Welch Gemberling tackles, Horton and a end.
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West High Fort Dodge Gridiron Clash Delayed to 3 P.M
Coach Ralph Saritana announced the West High Port Dodge football game at the baseball park will start at 3 p.m to let World Series fans see the Washington Pittsburgh game on Courier’s automatic baseball board. Fort Dodge seeks its first season test against West in an anticipated matchup.
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Effects of Timber Loss on Minnesota Trout Streams
Timber destruction and farming expansion have raised stream temperatures in Minnesota, harming native brook and smallmouth trout. The state fish commission notes abandonment of certain lakes after years of efforts to remove nuisance species. A Potomac River duck hunting anecdote highlights camouflage and decoy methods, while stocking tips suggest catching fish with a fly and spinner, storing them for later planting.
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Football Tactics: Brutal End Run Tackling Described
Sol Metzger outlines a raw football end run tackle from 1925, detailing a power drive through the runner using head and shoulder contact. He warns against evasive methods and emphasizes the necessity of driving with the legs to prevent gain, noting failures even great teams face against disciplined tacklers.
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Charles City-Garner football game moved to Friday
Charles City announces the Oct 16 game with Garner high moved from Oct 17 to Friday to accommodate local business interests. Garner, reputed as the heaviest team in the area, has defeated Brit and Hampton in shutouts and challenged Mason City before suffering its first loss. Charles City prepares for Cresco on Friday as Cresco faced Austin Dubuque and Rochester, boasting a stout defense.
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Drake Sets Sights On Kansas Aggies In Openers
Nes Moines notes Drake University coach Ossie Solem hypes the Kansas Aggies as one of the conference’s toughest. Drake, boasting 18 lettermen with many sophomores, aims to outmaneuver Oklahoma and challenge Kansas in a key early clash. Backfield injuries cloud practice as Drake prepares to host the game in a new stadium with fan turnout from across the state and railroads offering round trip rates.
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Knox College Grid Team Delays for Army Contest at West Point
Knox College football team left Galesburg for the Army game at West Point on Saturday. After a strong showing against McKendree College, Knox is expected to provide a tough battle, with Senn scoring 22 points and Trever recovering two fumbles, one leading to a touchdown.
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Blue and Strong headline armory program Oct 16
Blue and Strong, morose St Pauler and Piverett Strong, agree to ten three minute rounds headlining a Friday Armory show October 16. Carl Grings announced the card, with planned semiwindup possibly Floyd Bowers, while Knipp and other past contenders may not rematch soon.
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