University of Iowa cagers begin first practice session today
Three veterans return and key players are described as Coach Sam Barry begins to shape a 1928 basketball squad at Iowa City. With football duties and several veterans unavailable, Barry faces a demanding five practice weeks to prepare for major games including Knox in Iowa City and Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee non-conference dates.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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University of Kowa
Forrest Twogood
Sioux City
Francis
Wilcox
Lawrence Harrison
Iowa City
W. J. “Addy
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Center
Keel
Marshalltown
F. W. Lawson
Burlington
Barry
R. P. Kinnan
Clinton
G. E. Johnstone
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H. Braverman
Siouxity
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Koser
D. A. Plunket
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Hookstra
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EB. Shelley
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J. M. Malone
Bary
Charlies McConnell
Ralph Hogan
George van Deu‘sen
Hawkeyes
Minnesota
Tthey
Khox
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Iowans
Margrette
Millwaukee
Luther Crippled for Tutor Game
Decorah Iowa October reports Luther Crippled for Tutor Game as football squad suffers injuries. Dutch Belgium hurt in St Ambrose game out for season. Ernie Olson did not travel to Davenport with boils. Mary Olson Akre Tiny Engebretson Art Olson and other players hindered by wrenched ankles and injuries. Coach Peterson faces a tough task against conference leaders State Teachers Cedar Falls Friday. Detra will not be eligible for any Iowa conference game.
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Decorah
Dutch Belgum
St. Ambrose
Ernie Olson
Davenport
Mary Olson
Akre
Tiny Engebretson
Tes Bames
Art Olson
Peterson
Cédar Falls
Luther
Normby
Detra
Iowa
Two Teams Tie For Lead In Six Day Bike Race
Chicago Oct 26 InS Reggie McNamara and Cecil Walker nicknamed the tumbling Australians ride with Beckman Winter team to enter a tie for first place after a wild night of riding in the six day race in the six day event the lead standings are shared by two teams with strong performances and several spills noted throughout the race
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Chicago
Reggie McNamara
Cecil Walker
Beckman-Winter
On the Sidelines Football News Across Several States
Bulletins from Michigan Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio and Nebraska reveal practice notes and injury updates as teams prepare for upcoming games. Key names include Louis Gilbert Rob Matthews Byron Eby Knute Rockne Libby Proudfoot and Glenn Thistiethwaite, with adjustments in lineups and strategies anticipated for the Saturday slate.
Missouri Tigers Invade Dyche Stadium for Strong Test
Evanston Oct 26 The Missouri Tigers, a brawny squad with a 200 pound line and 185 pound backfield, visit Dyche Stadium next Saturday to test the strength of the Purple grid and the Bengal eleven. Captain George Flameank weighs 200 pounds and can plow, pass, and kick. Northwestern, coming off a loss to Illinois, hopes to rebound and prove they can still damage opponents despite the defeat. Tiny Lewis and Waldo Fisher suffer leg and ankle injuries but are expected to play.
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Courier Special
Evanston
Missouri Tigers
Dyche Stadium
Gwinn Henry
Tiger
George Flameank
Hanley
Illinois
Illini
Tiny Lewis
Waldo Fisher
Northwestern
Johnny Risko Battles Heeney Tonight in Detroit Arena
The advance sale for Johnny Risko versus Tom Heeney heavyweight bout at the Olympia in Detroit topped $50,000. Archie Bell of New York clashes with Johnny Vacca of Boston in the undercard, with Bell facing Bud Taylor for the bantamweight title next month in Chicago.
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Johnny Risko
Tom Heeney
Olympia Arena
Archie Bell
New York
Johnny Vacca
Boston
Bell
Bud Taylor
Chicago
Hawkeyes Hope to Upset Gophers in Homecoming Clash
Iowa's Hawkeyes look to rebound in homecoming at Oelwein on Friday with a 3 16 p.m. kickoff. Town Minnesota game notes and stellar players from Ottumwa Des Moines and Cedar Rapids headline the prep barrier race and the visiting squads as fans anticipate a strong home crowd of 27 000.
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Hawkeyes
Alkely
Iowa
Rarper Af Ottumwa
Harvard
Murphy
Ione Falls
Penn
Hiewne
Des Moines
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Murrel
Cedar Hanide
Army
Dick Cass
Watarlno
bin- Celt
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Manter
Zuppke
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Ing
Weikens
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Tinots
Cyclone Center Duke Ayres Seen as Triple Threat for Iowa State
Coach Noel Workman lauds Duke Ayres of Iowa State as the league’s sole triple threat center. Ayres punts for the Cyclones and occasionally passes, runs end around plays, and lines up on defense with strong performance. In the 12 12 game against Illinois Ayres matched captain Bob Reitsrn, a potential all American, and held his own.
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Court Workman
Iowa State
Illinois
Ayrés
Bob Reitsrn
Drake U Gridders Level Ames Tilt After Kansas Prep
Drake university footballers shift focus from Kansas clash to homecoming showdown with Ames in Des Moines on November 5. Coach Ossie Solem aims to avenge past losses to the Cyclones led by Captain Walt Weiss, Harry Lindbloom, and Johnny Miller as Drake seeks a rallying victory at the stadium.
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Walt Weiss
Harry Lindbloom
Johnny Miller
Nevi Workman
Middle West
Fights Last Night Report From Various Cities
The Associated Press reports multiple boxing results with knockouts and decisions. Winners include Prancico-Sammy Walter over Timmy Tully in New York and Mike Dundee over Armando Santiago in Chicago, with several other bouts listed across Oakland, Savannah, Petersburg, Indianapolis, Jersey City and more.
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Sammy Walter
New York
Timmy Tully
Oakland
Cal
Petersburg
Pla
Jimmy Ringel
Savannan
Willie Greenspen
Chicago
Mike Dundee
Rock Island
Armando Santiago
Cuba
Frankie Schaeffer
Pal Moran
Indianapolis
Ind
Red Uhian
Man Prancisco
Charles Naahert
Jersey City
Jackie Purvis
Kokoma
Tony Bow
Pittabargh
Walker Faces Dual Fight Orders From Boxing Bodies
New York October 26 Mickey Walker the middleweight champion faces a dilemma as the National Boxing Association orders a return bout with George Courtney while the New York State Athletic Commission demands a timely fight with Courtney or Tiger Flowers or be suspended. Walker and manager Jack Kearns plan a tune up against Mike McTigue, eyeing heavier opponents like Gene Tunney.
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Mickey Walker
Chicago
Tiger Flowers
Georgia
National Boxing Association
Mickey
Tex Rickard
New York State Athletic Commission
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George Courtney
Oklahoma
Jack Kearms
Tiger
Courtney
George
Paddy Mullins
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Othe
Cuba
Porto Rico
Jack Kearns
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Gene Tunney
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Mike McTigue
Eight Teams to Comprise Elks Bowling League
Eight teams will form the Elks Bowling League this season after a club room meeting last night. Captains named Bell Harbin Bender Harris Rugg Eggert Jackson and Hershberger. Opening matches are set for tomorrow night with Ruge’s team vs Eogert’s and Jackson’s vs Hershperger’s.
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McFarlane
Danny
Teda
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Heranberger
Wagener
Yeo Driss
Cobs
Ward
Knuckle Ball Spin and Flight Explained
Washington writer Jay G Hunt analyzes how gyroscopic effects govern ball flight. He compares rifled and smooth bore balls, noting knuckle and spit balls lack spin, drift with gravity and air currents, and travel erratically.
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Jay G. Hunt
Washington
Oelwein High Gridmen Drill For East Team
Oelwein high school football players prepare for a Friday afternoon game against East Waterloo. Coach Lee aims to test a faster passing attack while facing a strong East High squad that routed Marshalltown. Lineup includes Wilke, Rundle, Parr, and Sorenson among starters. Kreth remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
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Elscheld
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McDiarmid Heads Cincinnati Baseball Club
Cincinnati Ohio January 20 1936 J McDiarmid former secretary of the Cincinnati National League club was named president by the board to succeed August Herrmann whose resignation was accepted due to ill health. Finance ministry figures show 1500 private cars registered in Italy in 1936 about one car per 460 inhabitants an increase over prior years.
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Garry) Herrmann
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New President of American League to Be Picked
Chicago October 26 A new president of the American league will be chosen by the four directors on November 1 to fill the vacancy caused by Ban Johnsons resignation. Frank J Navin head of the Detroit club called the other three members to assemble on the retirement date. Rumors of Barnard or Harridge being named persist but no decision yet. Johnson is now at Excelsior Springs Missouri. The other directors are Clark Griffith Phil Ball and Ben Ghibe.
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Frank J. Navin
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Altho
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William Harridge
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Washington
Phil Ball
St. Louis
Ben Ghibe
Philadelphia
Sammy Baker Gains Technical Kayo in Battle with Duffy
In San Francisco on October 26 Sergeant Sammy Baker sparked the bout for Jimmy Duffy the Oakland welterweight who fell. A series of rights sent Duffy to the floor and the referee stopped the fight giving Baker a technical knockout win over the New Yorker.
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Bowling Frigidaires top Sunbeam Irons in three games
In Whiteside alleys last night the Bowling Frigidaires won two of three against Sunbeam Irons while Roper Ranges upset Mazda Lamps two to three in Town Public Service league matches. High scores included Sunbeam Irons player Shatter with 198 and several players posting strong totals across teams.
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Cornell Grid Team On Edge For Coe Game
Mount Vernon Ja Oct 26 The Cornell football squad returns from Ripon with no serious injuries after the Midwest victory and begins prep for the Coe clash on Kohawk homecoming weekend The Purple offense led by Crabtree Wilson Cook McGrath and Johnson has produced yardage while coaches work to shore up the line and address reserve weakness ahead of Saturday's contest
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Carleton College Earns Spot On Army 1928 Schedule
Northfield Minn October details show Carleton College gains a place on the 1928 Army schedule at West Point. The Minnesota school, coming off back to back Midwest Conference titles, enters a game viewed as more than a practice tilt and aims for a third straight title this season.
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Ames Team Drives for Important Go With Kansas Aggies
Ames, Ta, Oct. 26. Displeased with Cyclones work in the only scrimmage before homecoming with Kansas Aggies, Coach Noel Workman plans to scrimmage to erase last weeks let down. Touchdown Johnny Miller is knee injured but will start. others in good shape. Rud i shifts to reserve end gives Cyclones a substitute wing man as Johnson cannot play. Defensive work to occupy remainder of week. scouting rule leaves Cyclones in the dark on Wildcats likely.
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