Illinois Ready for Hawkeyes in Big Ten Opener
Illinois coach Zuppke prepares for a tough clash with Iowa in a Big Ten opener. Wallie Mellwain and Swede Jrail expected to start, Vivian Green back on the line, while Butler test revealed defensive strength. Illinois seeks its first win in three years against Iowa and aims to sharpen pass defense and line play for the conference battle.
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University of Iowa-Illinois
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Heavyweight title contenders line up for winter matches
New York dispatch outlines a January to winter set of eliminations for the Dempsey era. Floyd Johnson of Iowa would meet Canadian champion Jack Renault, with the winner likely facing Georges Carpentier or Tom Gibbons. Dempsey plans a return with Luis Angel Firpo and may meet Harry Wills. Also noted is the University of California graduating 3,418 students, a new record.
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Jack Dempse
Floyd Johnson
Iowa
Jack Renault
Johnson
Jess Willard
Renault
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France
Tom Gibbons
Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Gibbons
Dempier
Luis Angel Firpo
Harry Wills
Sarfe Announces Weal HGH 1820 24 Basket Schedule
Coach Ralph Sarff of west highs has practically completed the Old Rose and Black basketball schedule for the 1920 24 season. Games with Jesup and Osage will be arranged, but dates are not yet agreed. Osage won the state last year and reached Chicago’s national meet fourth round, while west fans expect a victory. Dubuque High, led by Cecil Sari, added to the slate and will be played Jan 31 here Jan 25. Five letter men return: Capt. John Sindlinger John Miller Bob Porter Charles Hetts Carl Ferguson. Sindlinger and Miller were the only regulars last season. A telegram from Douglas Bragdon Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs states his team will visit Jan 19 for a game with West High. Flowing is West High’s schedule: Jan 9 Teachers College High here Jan 11 Cat Magnie there Jan 15 Cedar Falls there Jan 19 Council Bluffs here Jan 23 Teachers College High there Jan 25 Dubuque here Feb 11 Jesup East High there Feb 3 Cedar Falls here Feb 15 Marshalltown there Feb 22 Marshalltown here Feb 29 East High here
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Bob Porter
Charles Hetts
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Cedar Falls
Duhunus
Marshalltown
Ohio State Loses Regular Halfback for Michigan Game
Ohio State faces potential disruption as halfback Hoge Workman departs for Huntington, West Virginia, due to his mother’s illness. The injury-plagued backfield sees Osie Klee already out, raising Michigan’s odds while Steger and Kipke loom as key threats to Ohio’s hopes. Northwestern hints at strong effort, while Chicago plans to keep John Thomas in reserve. Notre Dame and Princeton contest adds to the tense stance as autumn football continues.
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Kipke
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iWo
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Notre Dame
Princeton
Tiger
Midwest
Run From Fake Forward Pass Play Diagram
Football drill describes a misdirection forward pass play with four backs behind the scrimmage and a line held shoulder to shoulder. The center passes to the right halfback who drops back for a pass to the left end as running backs block and pivot to unbalance the defense. A mirror diagram would show the opposite side.
Hawkeye-Fuls Hope to Stop Alinois Grange Spark
Iowa, aiming to halt Harold Grange and stop his spark ling plays, faces memories of last year when Grange shone on freshman nights. Key helpers Ralph Baker and Earl Britton have moved on or stayed, while Parkin may unlock new tactics as injuries shake East Des Moines and Des Moines area teams. A Fort Dodge Messenger clip reports boxing challenges from Waterloo, with Lou Bollinger issuing a middleweight matchup challenge to Jack Brauchie as Jimmy Nuss eyes a St Paul bout, adding local sports drama.
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Ralph Baker
Earl Britton
Baker
Northwestern
Britton
Fort Dodge Messenger
Jack
Lou Bollinger
Dapper Dan
Waterloo
the Messenger Today
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Fort Dodge
Dapper Rollinger
Tack
Bollinger
Night Workouts for University Gridmen in Iowa City
Oct 18 and late evening sessions develop the football squad under Coach Jones. The goal is to sharpen the team for a strong homecoming reception as they prepare to face Illinois in a demanding schedule.
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United Dress
Towa City
Hawks
Illinois
Howard Jones
Hawkeye
Dio
Iowa City
Minois
High School Elevens Fight To Stay In State Title Race
Des Moines reports many undefeated teams were toppled last weekend with over twenty clubs eliminated from the race for the 15223 state title. Strong contenders include Cedar Rapids, West Des Moines, Waterloo east, Davenport, Valley Junction and Dubuque, while a host of others remain in contention as schedule play continues.
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Davenport
Valley Junction
Dubuque
Mitchellville
Washington
Denison
Council Bluffs
Jefferson
Rockwell City
North Des Moines
Colfax
Stuart
Dexter
Emmetsburg
Waterloo West ‘High
Perry
Fort Dodge
Oskaloosa
Town City
Earlham
Estherville
Milford
Finden
Orient
Corydon
Webster City
Mason City
Manchester
Humboldt
Ankeny
Panora
Boone
Catholic Academy
Eagle Grove
East Des Moines
Iowa Falls
Rooseveltsat
Nevada
Cedar Rapids High Denies Ringers and Handpicked Officials
The Courier carries a Cedar Rapids high school athletics statement from M. A. Carlson refuting rumors of ringers and insisting officials for the Oct 27 Cedar Rapids vs Waterloo game were not handpicked. Carlson defends officials, calls accusations unsupportable, and defends the integrity of Cedar Rapids athletics.
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Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Leo Novak
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids High
Major League Clubs May Switch Bosses for Season of 1924
New York news notes big managerial moves and future plans as Giants and Yankees report departures after the World Series. John McGraw eyes Europe for a vacation and possible tour, Millar Huggins plans a California training and trips. Kid Gleason may leave the White Sox for Detroit, while Frank Chance and Lee Pohl are linked to other clubs.
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Fred Mitchell
Boston Braves
George Burns
Youre Invited Its Our Treat Illinois Iowa Game Preview
The Courier promises live coverage of the Illinois Iowa game in Iowa City Saturday at 2 30 PM with rapid updates. It will broadcast a running story alongside bulletins on Waterloo east high Cedar Falls Notre Dame Princeton Navy Penn State Ohio State Michigan Northwestern Chicago Wisconsin Indiana and more, for any game under the sun.
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Big Ten teams wrap up drills ahead of Saturday games
Eight Big Ten squads prepare for conference showdowns while two meet nonconference foes. Ohio State eyes Michigan at Ann Arbor amid freshmen imitating Michigan plays. Illinois drills finish for Iowa, while Northwestern aims to beat Chicago and Indiana versus Wisconsin at Bloomington. Purdue faces Wabash in Lafayette and Minnesota meets North Dakota in Minneapolis.
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Secret Practice Begins At West High Under Coach Sarff
West High football players began secret practices announced by Coach Ralph Sarff to prevent outsiders from learning plays. The team will train after hours in mud on Tuesday and Wednesday and through next week, leading to the Mason City game on October 27.
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Ralph Sarff
Rose and Blackfield
West
Sarff
Mason City
Drake Bulldogs Gear Up For Five Big Gridiron Tests
Des Moines, Oct 18. Drake football, led by Ossie Solem, braces for five major 1924 schedule games against Grinnell, Ames, Coe, Kansas and Oklahoma. Grinnell on Oct 27 at Grinnell is the target, with Drake boasting a strong line and ends Lingenfelter and Sloan. Solem signs five year pact. Ames game Nov 3 looms as a top Iowa clash.
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Boxing bout talks swirl over Navy Rostan rivalry date
A boxing clash between Navy Rostan and Blue, nicknamed Big Boy, is unsettled with dates shifting from October 22 to November 10 Armistice Day. The column praises Rostan as a fearless puncher with steady training, notes Blue's brilliance and inconsistency, and highlights other potential prelim fighters including Knipp, Bollinger, Bush, and Smith.
Harold Jenkins Challenge Fight at Cedar Rapids
Waterloo welterweight Harold Jenkins issues a challenge to meet any local 145 pound fighters in Cedar Rapids Iowa on October 18 He especially seeks a bout with Chuck Sampica or George Melichar in the local boxing scene.
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Jenkins
Chuck Sampica
George Melichar
Staggs Jackass Club At Chicago Grips Empty Roster
Chicago October 18 The University of Chicago football candidates have finished three weeks of training yet Coach Stagg’s Jackass club roster remains blank. The first man called a jackass becomes a common member and the second degree as a long ears jackass. John Schommer, a fullback, was once labeled two jackasses during Stagg’s term.
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