Peacocks Upset Simpson in Great Grid Battle at Fayette
Upper Iowa, led by Dooley, upset Simpson College 14 to 13 in Fayette. Dooley scored all Upper Iowa points, powering two touchdowns and two extra points after kickoff. Simpson fought back with passing and counters, while captains Harvey Dooley Moon Rippe Whitney starred for the victors. Officials named Laun, Kelton, and Wilson.
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Day Perils and Puns in a Velvet Night
A fragmentary Denver item notes a woman trapped in a folding bed and a string of quirky allusions. It laments modern life with poetic asides about Bryant, a Drake Notre Dame game, and a comic window into contemporary public satire. The piece blends jokes, headlines, and cultural snippets without a clear single event.
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Denver
Hard Courts Gain Tennis Fields for Title Matches
Wimbledon reporters say grass tennis may be doomed in England and hard courts, already used in France, could dominate future title events. French Davis Cup victory cited as evidence defending the trophy at home. writers note hard surfaces may lift English play against French and American stars.
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Drake Bulldogs Set to Face Pittsburgh Panthers
Des Moines reports Drake university opens its season at home against the University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh fields a strong backfield led by captain Gibby Welch and Whitey Pint, with Sutherland's veteran squad expected to overpower Drake on the gridiron.
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Jock ‘Sutherland
Solem
East High tops La Porte City in hard fought 6 to 0 win
East High defeated La Porte City 6 to 0 as Armstrong set up a second quarter score with a 45 yard pass to the 12 yard line, then Martin scored. East High carried the play late with an aerial attack in the fourth period while La Porte City threatened on a late pass drive. Substitutions listed for both teams.
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Courier Special Service
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Brandes
Waverly to Hold Registered Shoot
Waverly Gun club in Waverly Indiana will stage a registered trap shoot next Thursday featuring a 175 bird program in seven 25 bird events. Entry costs 1.50 per event, targets 3.50, AA fee 50 cents, purses divided into four equal parts. Main program starts 10 30 am with extra events after. Fred Whitney to lead the shoot.
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Courier Special Service
Waverly
Waverly Gun Club
Fred Whitney
Royal dog show crowds dogs and damp gowns at Crystal Palace
London crowds attended a grand Kennel Club show at Crystal Palace where 6000 royal and aristocratic dogs competed for ribbons valued at half a million dollars. Eighty breeds in a thousand classes were judged as society women manicured nails and brushed teeth for their pets. Cocker spaniels led with 495 entries, Alsatians followed with 284, and Abyssinian sand terriers drew curiosity for rare traits. Nemo and Tara, web-footed Abyssinian terriers in the foreign dogs section, won third and fourth prizes and are now valued around $500 each.
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Boston Releases Dave Bancroft as Braves Manager
Boston Braves announce the unconditional release of veteran shortstop and manager Dave Bancroft after four years. Bancroft signed with the Brooklyn Robins in a self made deal with no cash or player exchange. His Braves teams finished eighth, fifth, seventh and seventh. the club seeks a new manager among three candidates.
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Bill Southworth
Joe Oeschger
Emil E. Fuchs
Old William and Mary Goes Modern with Night Games
Williamsburg Virginia October 15 Old William and Mary once ancient second only to Harvard in age now plays home football games at night under bright lights. Coach J Wilder Tasker hails the spectacle noting cooler training conditions and relief from heat. Visiting teams gain night practice under the lights.
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England
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Follow Through in Putting Discourages Stabbed Puts
Noting that stabbing puts is poor form on any green speed. The habit prevents proper direction and distance judgment, robs the ball of true roll, and misaligns the stroke as the putter’s toe or blade strikes first. Always follow through on putts.
Iowa Hawks Ready for Wabash Tilt in Indiana Clash
Town City, Ia Oct 15 With his squad in top shape coach Ingwersen prepared to send the Old Gold team against Wabash College. The Hawks weigh about 16 pounds per man lighter yet Ingwersen believes his squad can win the game through speed and discipline.
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Mentors Plan Youthful Lineup for Wabash Test
Ingwersen aims to start four sophomores against Wabash using Westra and Roberts at guard Carlson at end and Glassgow at a half position. He plans to keep his trick plays hidden from Minnesota scouts and relies on beef to win the football clash.
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Ames Faces Illin Battle In Des Moines Grid Clash
AP reports today features Iowa matchups with Wabash Grinnell Nebraska and Illinois while Drake eyeing Pitt. Ames hopes to topple Illinois as Grinnell visits Nebraska and Iowa awaits Minnesota. Grinnell faces Nebraska and St Ambrose plays Iowa Wesleyan.
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High School Football Scores from Oct 15
Iowa and Kansas prep teams posted varied results on Oct 15. Riceville topped Greene 7 6, Manchester defeated Winthrop 32 0, Eldora beat Traer 12 0, Decorah beat Postville 35 13, Sumner over New Hampton 13 7, Fayette edged Wadena 6 0, Arlington down Maynard 18 0, St Olaf beat Luther 12 7, Northeast Missouri Teachers upset Penn 26 6, Haskell Indians defeated Des Moines 18 0.
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Football Results Across State and Colleges
Football results show Haskell Indians 13 Des Moines University 0. Dec 12 Carroll 12 Kirksville Teachers 26 Penn 6. Olaf 12 Luther 7. Upper Iowa 14 Simpson 13. Western Union 16 Yankton 7. Hanover 0 Oakland 0. Hendrix 26 Arkansas Poly 0. SMU 34 Rice 6. Col of Ozarks 12 Arkansas College 0. Various high school scores include Clear Lake 6 Dows 0 and Manchester 32 Winthrop 4.
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R Ford's Hidden Sleeve Belt Trick In Baseball Lore
The article details R Ford's alleged pitching deception using a concealed emery paper ring and dual belt buckles. It claims Carl Mays and Russell Ford employed multipart belts and sleight to roughen and shine the ball. Ed Sweeney allegedly knew the method, enabling Ford to strike out batters like Harry Davis and Danny Murphy repeatedly.
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Prep Teams Aboard Road Games Today
Both Waterloo high school football squads play away today with West High facing Cedar Rapids’ stout Washington group and East High meeting undefeated Reinbeck. West may field a patched lineup led by Smith Pixley Hardinger Walker Kreger Miller Moore Graham Rust Burbank Watson, while Reinbeck tests Midge Makeever’s unit with Penne May Hackett Steeves Bell Ellis Phillips Garrison Schammel Diekinet Christians.
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Washington High
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Reinbeck
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Sarfft
Smith
Pixley
Hardinger
Walker
Kreger
H. Miller
Moore
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Rust
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Midge Makeever
Penne
May
Hackett
Steeves
Bell
Eliis
Phillips
Garrison
Schammel
Capt. Diekinet
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Fuliack
Athletic Board to Name Officers Monday
Waterloo Inter Sunday School Athletic association Board of directors meets at the Y.M.C.A. Monday at 7 30 pm to elect officers for the 1927 28 season and discuss changes. Gymnasium sites for Sunday school league games will be chosen. Dr J H Butts presiding.
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Waterloo Inter-Sunday School Athletic Association
Yom. G
J. H. Butts
Northwestern Ohio State clash signals Big Ten tilt
The Big Ten football race opens with Northwestern at Ohio State in Columbus, a marquee clash that could forecast the conference winner. Other early week games feature Purdue, Minnesota versus Indiana, Michigan against Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa facing non conference foes, and the Hawks meeting Wabash for practice.
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Beniver Deserted as San Antonio Welterweight Fighter
A garbled Texan story notes a welterweight fighter named Beniver deserting in or near San Antonio. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but reference to a fighter and location remains.
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Huskers Expect Easy Victory Over Gainn Huskers
Weather conditions were perfect for a good field and fast play as the Huskers prepared for an easy victory over Gainn Huskers.
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