Connors Gridders Face Fort Madison Test Here
Waterloo A C football board to meet amid talk of a tough upcoming game with Fort Madison. Fort Madison claims a strong record and weights around 166 for the backfield with a series of state league wins cited, including games against Quincy and Carthage.
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Connors
Bert Weeden
Ben Connor
Dlye Seger
Moe
Port Madison
Tack McClanahan
Fort Madison
Fete Stars
Hinots
Quincy
McClanahan
Chicago Intracity Series Opens with Victory for Cubs
The Chicago Intracity Series opened with the Cubs defeating the White Sox 7 to 4. Key players included Adams and Collins for the Cubs with Statz and Grantham making decisive plays. Pitching details note Robertson and Lyons tied to the mound, with Friberg involved in a double play sequence.
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Chicago
Cubs
Associated Press
Chicago Americans
Chicago Nationals
Bitther
Mike Gwengros
Hollis Thurston
Vic Aldridgs
Nationals
Whites Sox
Steetl
Sereweeest McClellan
Gichalk
Stata
Sailor Friedman Beaten and Kidnapped by Unknown Men
Milwaukee report describes Chicago boxer Sailor Friedman found battered in a bloodied street pool after being kidnapped at gunpoint by three men. He was taken to hospital with severe injuries including scalp wounds and facial, neck, and chest abrasions. Investigators pursue theories of a Chicago gunman feud, while Friedman hints at recognizing at least one assailant, a Milwaukee man.
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Wis
William
Sailor) Friedman
Chicago
Friedman
Fried Tan
Yankees Outplayed and Outwitted in First Title Game
Henry Farrell reports the New York Yankees were outplayed and outthought by the New York Giants in the opening World Series game at the Polo Grounds. Giants' Stangel hit a ninth inning homer, George Kelley made key stops on Ruth, and Abner Dowdons adapted to conditions as New York failed to capitalize with runners on base. The article notes Yankee mental slowness, warns of adjustments, and mentions Pennock likely to face Neht in the next game.
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United Press
New York
Yankees
Giants
Dowdons
Yanks
Wiecla
Polo Ground
Landis Bald
Ruth
Sehang
Dugin
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Babe Ruth
Jimmy O’connell
California
Gisaots
Stangel
George Kelley
Bugan
Kelly
Rawling
Groh
Sone
Herb Pennock
Boston
Neht
Pennock
Art Neht
Bill Cunningham
Casey Stengel
Yankee
Split Back by Fullback Between Left End and Left Tackle
The play details a split back formation with backs positioned four yards behind the line. The left end and left tackle trap the defense, while the left guard, center, and other linemen shield. The left halfback feints and blocks, the right halfback leads interference, and the fullback moves to receive or pass as the play develops.
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Serim- Tse
Shounter
Frisch Stars in Fordham Victory as Attendance Records Fall
Frank Frisch and stars Kelly and Stengel led a spectacular day while Fordham’s Frank Frisch made two key plays. Official attendance hit 55,207, a series record, with aerial crowds around 68,000. Receipts set new highs at 181,12 dollars, distributed to Advisory Council and clubs.
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Frank Wrisch
Kelly
Stengel
Frank Frisch
Fordham
Laws of Golf Q and A by Innis Brown Lesson
Questions and answers from a golf column discuss water hazards and boards, teeing ground jolts, and weather disruptions. The piece also mentions sending in queries to Innis Brown and describes prehistoric giant reptiles found in fossils.
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Golf
Innis Brown
Sol Metzger
Big Ten Briefs Ahead of Conference Openers
Big Ten coaches run final heavy workouts before Saturday openers. Northwestern rests Capt McElwain and De Stefano due to Beloit game injuries but expected back vs Indiana. Purdue drills Iowa plays for trip to Iowa City. Michigan focuses on defense against Vanderbilts passing game. Ohio State anticipates Colgate aerials, Illinois tightens tackling, Minnesota shows improvement with Haskell, Wisconsin ready for Michigan Aggies, Chicago with open weekend.
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McElwain
de Stafano
Northwestern
Beloit
Indiana
Ohio State
Colgate
Zuppke
Illinois
Minnesota
Haskell
Wisconsin
Michigan Aggies
Chicago
A Practical Golf Tip From Jim Barnes
Jim Barnes suggests a simple check for lifting the head during swing. Tie a handkerchief corner in the belt, grip with teeth, address the ball, and swing. If the handkerchief is held, it prevents raising the head and helps players maintain proper posture. Also notes Havana Ribbon Cigar promotion.
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Jim Barnes
Tomoorrow
Gene Sarazen
Varsity Clashes With Iowa Freshmen Scrimmage Report
Iowa City Oct 11 In the first year scrimmage between the freshmen and varsity the yearlings showed strength and held the varsity to a tight game The freshmen were on defense most of the night with the varsity narrowly stronger A freshman fumble return for a touchdown by a colored player stood out Paul Krasuski is sidelined by a broken fibula and out at least a month Coach Jones plans a game against Purdue Saturday with Krasuski and Parkin still unavailable
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Iowa City
Iowa River
Elaven
Aniels
Hancock
Otto
Kriz
Fleckenstine
Olson
McIntyre
Luards
Griffin
Fry
Fisher
Dauber
Capt. Miller
Vasuski
Ralph Sarf
Ralph Alexander Versus Jack McDonald Draws Davenport Fans
Oct 11 Davenport fans eagerly anticipate a heavyweight clash at the Coliseum next Friday night. Ralph Alexander, champion of Tawa, meets Chicago’s Jack McDonald in a bout billed as a blood and thunder test of power. Both camps predict a stern test, with McDonald having previously faced Alexander in a tough Sept. 20 encounter and shown resilience despite a cut nose and blood loss.
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Jack McDonald
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Tawa
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Moline
McDonald
Chicago
Mickey Walker
Bobby Green
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Iowa
Bill Brennan
Brennan
Bob Roper
Bob Matin
Ruling on Rosin Protests and Umpire Calls in Baseball
A Q and A column discusses when to protest umpire decisions after play, rosin requests by managers, and sportsmanship. It covers a batter stealing on a dropped third strike with two outs, and a call on an infield fly with a runner on first and one out, clarifying how rules apply and when the umpire may be wrong.
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Rosin
Lesmic
Thora
Towanas to face Independents in Fort Dodge showdown
Hawkeye Full Mason City Towanas meet the Independents at Fort Dodge next Sunday after impressively holding Waterloo Athletic to a 13 to 0 victory. Fort Dodge scribes note Towanas star Fred C. Hoffman, a Yankee catcher, began in Cedar Rapids in 1945 with the Threes and joined the Central association later.
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Mason City
Towanas
Independents
Fort Dodge
Weil
Waterloo Athletic Club
Fred C. Hoffman
Cedar Rapida
Dubuque U Expects to Defeat Teachers
Dubuque University, after a decisive victory over De Paul, resumes practice with renewed vigor for Friday’s game against Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Coach John Chalmers aims to have the squad at full strength. captain Stuart Sims, a 216 point tackle, solidified the line and opened paths for the backs in the win.
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de Paul
Dubuque University
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
John Chalmers
Stuart Sims
Tutors Prep for Dubuque Scrimmage Before Big Game
Cedar Falls Oct 11 In a stiff scrimmage the Tutor varsity overpowered the scrubs and shaped into a tough unit. They prepare to meet Dubuque University tomorrow with Bates shifting to halfback and Holman at end while Postgate passes Garrimont and Brandes on the flanks.
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Dubuque University
Bates
Holman
Waterloo East
Towa Harriers Race Illinois on Oct 20
Towa City reports 36 in uniform as Coach George Bresnahan names Illinois as part of the Iowa homecoming cross country schedule. Arnold Bender of Waterloo shows promise for the barrier lineup while varsity candidates, veterans, and a large freshman group train. The schedule lists Cornell at Iowa City on Nov 1, Minnesota at Minneapolis on Nov 17, and the conference at Columbus from Nov 21.
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Towa City
George T. Bresnahan
Illinois
Iowa
Arnold Bender
Waterloo
Cornell
Iowa City
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Columbus
East High Faces Tough East Des Moines in Key Clash
East High prepares for a strenuous battle with East Des Moines at Waterloo after a week of hard scrimmage and defensive focus. Coach Hoyt reshapes lineup to counter a strong Catholic academy defense, while West Des Moines looms as the next big test for Ralph Sarff’s squad.
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Cast High
Des Moines
Eugene Beil
William Mann
Capital City
West High
West Des Moines
Ben Miller
East High
East Des Moines
East-high
Hay Ney
Alaréa
Grange
Iowa
Cress Hoyt
Catholic Academy
Oskaloosa
Ralph Sarff
West
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