Hornsby Trade to Cubs Said to Be Under Way
The Waterloo Courier reports Rogers Hornsby, Boston Braves second baseman and manager, is headed to the Chicago Cubs. A price as high as 200000 plus two players is discussed, with a move possible once terms and returns are agreed, after earlier denials. William Veeck and Emil Fuchs reportedly discussed the deal in New York.
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Harris Had Only Good Wishes For Walter Johnson
Washington. D C Oct 16 U P Three years ago Bucky Harris sacrificed a chance to win the world series to spare Walter Johnson who had toiled for 20 years in a Washington uniform By 1924 Johnson pitched brilliantly in a series against the Giants and the crowd cheered him when he closed a 12 inning win Then in 1925 the Pirates routed Johnson and Harris said I would do it again He later said Johnson is a fine player and a fine friend and wishes him success in managing the Senators next season
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Outlook dark for Ames as Missouri game draws nigh
Ames Iowa Oct 16 Coach Noel Workman plans a tough week prep for Iowa State facing Missouri in Columbia for the second Big Six game. Workman drills a faster offense after a 32 0 loss to Grinnell last week, with new plays and relentless scrimmage under floodlights.
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Peterson to fight Uscudun in New York bout
New Orleans heavyweight Big Boy Peterson set to fight Basque boxer Uscudun at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn after Roberto Roberti withdraws with two fractured ribs. The event was announced for October 16 in New York.
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Snap shooters redefine grouse hunting skill and timing
A veteran wing shot demonstrates snap shooting by firing point blank into a sapling as a bird rises, revealing the speed gauging and rapid sling technique. The piece contrasts deliberate fires with rapid snap shots, noting the best marksmen excel at snapping while poor execution harms results.
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New York Tarnished Town Claims Mayor Confirms
A garbled column links Mayor Walker to claims New York is rotten, praising a “genuine New Yorker” Levine while mixing outlandish quips about golf, diaries, grafting, and Prohibition era humor. The piece also lampoons Meadoo, Hoover, Smith, and Lindbergh with satirical asides and jokes.
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Hawks Point For Minnesota Tilt In Iowa City
Iowa City dispatch notes the Hawkeyes ready for a Big Ten stretch after a 13 point win over Chicago. Minnesota looms Oct 27 as Iowa aims to avenge a 28 year maroon victory lag, while Ripon provides a Wisconsin warm up on Saturday with Wich scoring against Chicago in recent play.
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Stagg Confident Chicago Ready to Challenge Gophers
Chicago October 16 The optimistic mood around University of Chicago football grew as Amos Alonzo Stagg rallied a battered squad after Iowa’s relentless attack. He pledged fight and hinted at trouble for Minnesota, while other Big Ten teams prepared for upcoming showdowns including Michigan versus Ohio State. Wisconsin welcomed center Larry Shoemaker back, and Purdue, Northwestern, and Kentucky lined up scrimmages and position shuffles as Conference play looms.
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Cubs players mailed two series checks in 190.84
Baseball commissioner Landis mailed each regular Cub player a check for 1767.84 as his share of city and world series gate receipts this year. For finishing third in the National League Tate, each Cub received 677 and for winning the city title each was rewarded with 1090.84. The White Sox have not announced their split. Grinnell men hurt. Grinnell, Ia. Grinnell squad started practice for Drake game Saturday night with four regulars out to injuries.
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Hawkeye Offense Shines as Iowa Tops Maroons in Scrimmage
Iowa’s McLain Armis and Glassgow combined for 227 yards from scrimmage, steering a potent offensive effort against Chicago while line play and forward rushes fueled gains. The team reshapes its line to support backs ahead of Minnesota with Nagurski and Hovde, and players like Lloyd Grimm Mastrogany and Carlsen are expected after practice injuries.
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Boxing Promoter Faces Winter Struggles At Garden
New York October 16 report on Tex Rickard tackling faltering cauliflower market profits and shifting to futures to prop up funds as boxing star power wanes. Heavyweight scene crowded with unreliable challengers and injuries, with Jack Sharkey sidelined by a knee injury and King Tunney’s departure blighting the crop.
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Slim Five aims to boost Ames cross country team
The Slim Five at Town State College averages over six feet and includes Irving L. Christensen Eagle Grove as captain along with Richard Behrens Davenport Harry Hoak Des Moines William Bailey Red Lodge Mont and G Merle Putnam Carson. Coach Bob Simpson seeks a Slim Sixth to round the quintet as they crush Grinnell 15 to 40 and prep for a Big Six clash at Lawrence against Kansas on Oct 27.
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West High Faces Washington in Cedar Rapids Grid Classic
GEDA RAPIDS 10 FIND A CRIPPLED WEST HIGH TEAM. West High under Coach Ralph Sarff shifts focus from the Charles City win to Saturday’s Cedar Rapids showdown with Washington High. Key players Paul Miller Ortis Watson Abie Rosenbloom return from injuries as the squad mones up in practice, aiming to perfect an attack after early season setbacks.
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East Des Moines High Upset West High in Scrimmage
On Saturday East Des Moines High defeated West High 20 to 0 in a local scrimmage at Sloane Wallace field. West High seeks revenge after last year’s 18 to 12 loss, with practice continuing tonight before tapering for the 2:30 p m game.
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