Mickey Walker Si Iker Slight Favorite to Beat Ace Hodkins
Los Angeles crowds gear up for the Wrigley Field middleweight title bout as Mickey Walker and Ace Hodkins prepare for the ring. Odds tilt toward Walker. Hodkins seeks upset with bruising, pressure fighting and late tricks. Both sides expect to make weight under 160 pounds with Walker rumored at 159.5 and Hodkins weighing in close to the limit.
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Jack and Paddy Match Brains in Chicago Boxing Feud
Rivalry between Paddy Harmon and Jack Dempsey tightens as Harmon signs Bud Taylor to meet Harl Mastro on November 16 but the Illinois commission blocks the date due to Dempsey’s November 13 show. Dempsey’s matchmaker picks Taylor for November 13 with no opponent named. Harmon may still fight Eddie Long if the Taylor Mastro plan is delayed.
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Freeman Still Out for Kansas Aggies vs Missouri
Manhattan Kan Oct 26 The Kansas Aggies report about a third of the squad sidelined by bruises from the Oklahoma game. Captain Freeman is the standout injured and may miss another week as the team practiced in the mud last night on offensive plays for Saturday against Missouri.
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Wrights Team Dominates Eagles in Rotary League Bowling
Charles Wrights squad swept three straight wins over E. W. Watson and Roy Shoemakers bowlers won two of three from Ralstons. Games rolled at the Elks alleys with Wright posting a high single of 200 as scores followed.
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Carnegie report shapes Iowa bid to stay in Western conference
The Carnegie Foundation report delays immediate changes in college athletics while signaling Iowa's effort to retain its Western Conference charter. It notes suspected improper talent gathering at Northwestern and Wisconsin, with Illinois and Chicago only partly exonerated. Iowa’s fate hinges on December conference actions as editors swing with the bandwagon.
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Missouri Tigers face possible letdown after Nebraska tie
Columbia Mo Oct 29 Coach Gwinn Henry faces the risk of a practice letdown after Missouri’s 7 to 7 tie with Nebraska. Kilgore injury sidelines him, leaving Henry to prepare for the Kansas Aggies game with limited regulars.
Iowa Football Shows Strong Ground Game Through Five Games
Iowa's five game yardage average per scrimmage is 4.7, totaling 1,262 yards on 250 carries. Oran H. Pape leads with 374 yards in 61 attempts, while Glassgow Banks 268 yards in 40 carries and Oliver Sanson 166 yards in 28. In conference play Pape accounts for 206 yards of 527 total, with Glassgow strong against Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Waverly Gridders Flunk In Studies Causes Ineligibles
Waverly High School football staff ruled several regulars ineligible after failing courses as the team prepares for a tough Charles City game. Quarterback Carpenter and end Morgan join Chestnut Harald Scott and Claire Scott in loss of eligibility, with Dean also declared ineligible though Leary, previously ineligible, is now cleared to play. Coach B J Osgaard heads the squad’s effort as the Oct 29 report notes the impact on Saturday’s lineup.
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Unclear Halfback Return Hints for Saturday Game
The report notes renewed hope for a halfback to play Saturday while Dayton, a guard listed in the Gel weln game, will miss an additional week.
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Football Rules Fail to Dampen 1929 Season Buzz
U S sports editor Davie Walsh notes that the 1929 season shows no major uproar over new rules. He cites Army Yale Navy Princeton games as examples where the changes sparked cautious optimism, with safer play and more confident ball handling boosting attacks and upsets remaining plausible.
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Drake Aims to Retain Valley Title With Creighton Test
Des Moines Oct 2040 Drake University football, led by Lynn King, faces Creighton in a key Missouri Valley clash as Grinnell trails with two ties. A win keeps Drake atop the standings while Grinnell and Oklahoma A&M also contest non conference games. King extends his scoring lead as Drake eyes national recognition.
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