Hawkeye Gopher grid rivalry looks back at strong past
In 22nd annual clash at Minneapolis, Iowa and Minnesota boast storied series with historic shutouts and big scores. Old campaigns recount 75 to 0 and 67 to 0 margins as early legends emerge, including future All-American Aubrey Deville and Gordon Locke shaping early football lore.
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Spanish bullfighter overcomes fear to face bull in Oliva
In Badajoz Spain a toreador who balked at entering the arena was saved by a citizen who took his shoes and cape and urged him in. The man then faced and killed the bull, earning wild crowd praise. The incident follows other bullring discipline episodes noted in Spain. The oldest lighthouse at Sandy Hook was first lighted in 1764.
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College Football Roundup From Various Camps
Sidelined regulars and replacements shape lineups as Northwestern Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa State and Michigan prep for weekend games. Coaches harp on defense and new formations while a string of injuries tests depth across Big Ten and beyond.
Zuppke’s Unique Football Philosophy And Spotlighted Humor
Al Demaree profiles Bob Zuppke, famed University of Illinois coach and painter at heart, noting his broad view of football. The piece recalls his pregame ritual, theatrical strut, and a telling moment when Frosty Peters' quip deflated his motivational spell before a big game.
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McLarnin Knocks Out Kid Kaplan in Eighth Round
Chicago reports Jimmy McLarnin overwhelms Sammy Mandell challenger Louis Kaplan in the eighth round. Kaplan drops McLarnin early, but McLarnin resumes the assault and ends with a decisive right cross at the nine count. The win boosts McLarnin as likely challenger for Mandell’s lightweight title on November 15.
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Kid) Kaplan
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Big Ten Alumni Attend Sectional Game Revealed
Western conference alumni headed by Richard P Buckmaster will attend the Ohio State Princeton football game in a body. About 100 University of Iowa graduates join the delegation now based in New York City and environs. The event takes place at Palmer Field Princeton with Iowa alumni leading the group.
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Unbeaten college teams scarce this football season
New York Oct 19. The article notes that by midseason 1927 only a few teams remain unbeaten and unscored upon. Michigan Princeton and Pittsburgh lead the list, with LSU and Geneva also tied. It contrasts with 1905 style dominance and recalls past powerhouses and recent setbacks.
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Four Tenpin Leagues Play At Whiteside Alleys This Season
Four bowling leagues will hold regular matches at Whiteside alleys this season. Frank Manahl, manager, announced the plan. The Iowa Public Service league with eight teams opened last night with four teams, and four more quintets will bowl tonight. John Deere league is set for Thursday, and an eight team two man league of top city bowlers starts Friday. If Rotary declines league play, Manahl will form a Commercial league on Mondays, as several teams show interest.
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Caddies Banquet Planned at Sunnyside Country Club
Sunnyside Country Club caddies announce their annual banquet at the Elks Club on Saturday evening November 5. More than 100 caddies expected. The final golf event of the year is Sunnyside’s president’s team versus the vice president’s team in an 18 hole annual match. The losers will fete the winners with a banquet and smoker in the clubhouse after the matches.
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Ban Johnson Resting at Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs MissouriOctober 1919 Indiana News Service reports Ban Johnson the former president of the American Baseball League has settled at a resort hotel for rest. He declined to share future plans as he recovers with mineral baths and relaxation facilities cited amid heavy attention in the press.
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