Weekend Tilt at Urbana Saturday Highlights Hawkeye Homecoming Preparations
Iowa’s Old Gold and Black share homecoming ceremonies with Illinois on Saturday. The Hawkeyes prepare for the Big Ten opener, hoping to carry colors to Champaign after a 40 to 7 win over North Dakota. Capt. Smith returns to the first team as adjustments and injuries limit scrimmage risks.
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Cyclones Stress Defense For Grinnell Drill Before Homecoming
Iowa State fans see defensive focus amid drills for Grinnell’s deceptive corkscrew attack. Coach Workman notes no major changes to the Cardinal and Gold. Ernie Anderson shines at end for the Oilers, while Bud Coe’s punting steadies play. A heavy scrimmage with freshmen is set for Wednesday.
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Cyclone Harrier Team To Meet Gophers Saturday
Amesia Oct 13 Special Three sophomore cross country men debut as varsity harriers for Iowa State as they face Minnesota in Minneapolis Saturday in the first dual meet of the year. Debuts include Hank Des Moines Belh tens Davenport and Christensen Eagle Grove. Veterans Drew Cervi Caulum Bonnell also run.
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Iowa Cagers Show Brilliant Form in Preseason Practice
Iowa City Oct 13 Special The University of Iowa basketball team drills under Hector Janse as four letter men return with McConnell Van Deusen Harrison and Phillips out Capt Hogan cannot join until football ends Twogood Wilcox Eddyville are on roster The Hawkeyes open Dec 4 in new field house against St Louis before non conference games and 12 conference battles with Chicago Michigan Wisconsin and Purdue
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Drake Harriers Set for Triangular Meet at Ames Oct. 23
Drake crosscountry coach Harold Ebert begins intense training with a lean squad for the season opener a triangular meet at Ames October 23 featuring Drake Iowa State and Missouri. Captain Mark Manchester and Red Wright back, with sophomores like Arthur Hixon and Charles Earl making strong showings amid a light home schedule.
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Moment stories and wry notes mix in quirky 1920s column
A scatter of items from a humor column includes a woman kissing Neeman on Broadway and facing jail, caste jokes about a sacred monkey in India, California soap claims, Coolidge hinting at a 1928 run, a London bishop on printing pace, Methuselah aging alongside synthetic gin, a jokey "How much liquor" line, a Michigan hamburger mystery, and a sports quip about the Cards.
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Comfort for warm feet in cold hunting seasons
A practical guide stresses warm dry feet for marsh and field use. It advises rubber boot care, frequent sock changes, carrying extra socks, and using warm dry footwear when indoors. The piece notes damp feet cause cold, soreness, and blisters, urging ongoing foot hygiene and preparation for comfort.
Boxing results from across the nation show KO and decisions
Serge Courtney of Oklahoma stopped Jimmy Darrah of California in the fifth round. Jack Warren of Chicago won a decision over Jack Townsend of New York over ten rounds. Johnny Risko of Cleveland defeated Sailor Eddie Buttman in ten rounds. Harry Schuman of Denver and Herman Auerbach of Salt Lake City fought to a draw. Howard Mayberry of Duluth beat Georgia Lovez in four rounds. Ham Jenkins of Boulder won over Red Briggs of Salt Lake in four. Charley Lupica of Toledo defeated Al Derose in four. Pete Pacheco of Trinidad beat Joe Dunn of Portland in four.
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Sharkey Knocks Out Wills in Thirteenth Round Fight
Boston heavyweight Jack Sharkey defeated Harry Wills in a 12 round plus time bout, with a thirteenth round stoppage after Wills was warned repeatedly for fouls. Sharkey dominated and landed the decisive blows as Wills failed to win a round.
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College grid fortunes mix in varied injury reports
Across cities many teams report injuries and fitness concerns ahead of key games. Frosty Peters and Wind back face Champaign duel. Chicago drills for Pennsylvania clash. Minnesota hopes Barnhart back to face Michigan. Notre Dame searches for tackle. Penn State strengthens with Pilak and Weston return.
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Wills Faces Brutal Beating By Sharkey in Heavyweight Bout
In a grueling 13 round night, Sharkey delivered a punishing attack on Wills, using long left hooks and overhand rights while the 188 pound white challenger pressed a dominant 214 pound black opponent. The fight ended with Wills overwhelmed, signaling a grim decline and a stark victory for Sharkey amid stark racial overtones of the era.
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Football Boots and Scrimmages Foresee Dartmouth Yale Clash
New Haven regulars back for a Dartmouth game after a weak attack. Dartmouth and Yale prep with stiff drills and emphasis on finemen charging. Philadelphia guards a hard battle with Chicago after long scrimmage. Harvard eyes William and Mary and Dartmouth tests, while Princeton’s wounded eleven meets the Navy.
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Freaky Golf Moment Nets Birdie After Robins Hit
A golfer hit a powerful shot toward the green when a robin flew overhead. The ball struck the bird, killing it, and settled about eight feet from the cup. The player then sank the birdie putt.
Chicago U to Cut Athletic Tie With Northwestern
Chicago October 13 The Chicago Tribune reports an imminent break between the University of Chicago and Northwestern University over football eligibility. Chicago plans to sever ties after the November 13 game, aided by Tiny Lewis return to Northwestern and Moon Baker’s continued play for the Purple, amid scholastic questions.
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Stecher Beats Paxon to Retain Wrestling Title
Joe Stecher defeated John Paxon of Greece in San Francisco last night, taking the first fall in 14 minutes 36 seconds and the second in 13 minutes, with Stecher poised to hold the heavyweight championship for life if Paxon remains the sole challenger.
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Iowa Harriers to Race at Illinois U
Iowa's cross country squads join the Iowa Hawkeyes football crowd for homecoming events as they prepare to race Illinois University runners under coach Harry Gill on the Tews course, with veterans Hunn Speers and Ellicott leading Town squad efforts.
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