Rostan Blue clash postponed again with Navy sailor signed
Navy Rostan from Joliet will face Earl Blue, Mike Gibbons stable’s fighter, in a planned 10 round bout set for Thursday November 8. Promoter Bob Wagner vows the show will go on next week despite prior scrapped plans and a shifting card including Albert Knipp and George Melichar in the semi windup.
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Plan No 3y Punt Formation End Run to the Left
The strip describes a football play with players numbered 1 to 6 executing a left end run. It details motions, signals, and blocking actions as No 1 and 4 box ends, No 5 draws a back, guards and center engage, and No 2 cuts to defend, culminating in No 6 snapping and No 5 delivering the carry around the left end.
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Drake Ames Gridiron Sold Out in Early Homecoming Demand
Des Moines reports 1500 Drake seats sold with extra bleachers planned as Drake and Ames fans push demand for the homecoming clash. Alumni and students anticipate a capacity crowd, while Drake officials work to accommodate more attendees. The Michigan Iowa game also looms as coaches tighten preparations and monitor injuries.
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Feld
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Illinois Homecoming Crowd Sought for Big Ten Clash
Illinois expects 60 000 fans for the homecoming game against Chicago Maroons at the new Wilmi stadium. Bob Zuppke's undefeated team battles Chicago in a key Big Ten showdown that could decide the championship with Iowa and Michigan also undefeated.
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Warriors
Chicago Maroons
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Filmi
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Wilinois
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Wisconsin
Tine
Harald Grenga
Ite
Hawks Face Wolverines in Key Oct 20 Showdown
The Hawks prepare for a decisive clash with the Wolverines on October 20, aiming for a crucial win. Both teams seek dominance as the season tightens.
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Hawks
Wolverines
Two Coaches Clash as Big Ten Title Hopes Rise
Big Ten briefs highlight Alonzo Stagg and Bob Zuppke sharpening plans for a week ahead as Chicago and Illinois prepare for the feature game. Iowa and Minnesota also show form while Notre Dame meets Purdue and Wisconsin rests after a scoreless draw with Minnesota.
Final Plans Made for Checker Meet
Waterloo Checker club outlines arrangements for the Black Hawk county checker tournament to start next Monday at MacLean Smith barber shop. All official games occur at Waterloo Savings Bank venue with a two move restriction. Each contestant plays multiple games. top two point leaders meet in a title series. Registration closes next Monday.
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MacLean & Smith Barber Shot
Waterloo Savings Bank
Waterloo Foes Omaha Olympians in Deep Week of Prep
Waterloo independents brace for a tough week of training ahead of the Omaha Olympics after a hard loss to Rockford. Omaha stars include Everett Purdy, Clarence Swanson, and Terrible Thompson, with Nebraska and Creighton ties and reports of a dazzling air attack fading under tough defense.
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Georgetown
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Ames Center Faces Drake Test Without Key Players
Iowa State College coach Willaman must reshuffle for the Drake game as center Roy Longstreet and tackle Watts miss due to injuries. Longstreet tore ligaments in the Washington game, while Watts may be unavailable. The team struggled early but used a largely new lineup late, with only Young Behm and Mayer playing full games.
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Iowa
Giants Opt Against California Spring Training Plan
New York Giants manager John McGraw has definitely decided not to take the team to California for spring training, according to reports circulating in baseball circles from New York on October 30. The decision ends the idea of a California camp for the 19th century club.
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John McGraw
New York Giants
California
McGraw Favours Return to San Antonio Giants Training Ground
Inducements have been offered by Los Angeles and Vernon to the Giants, but it is understood that McGraw prefers returning to San Antonio where the team has trained for several years.
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Giants
Los Angeles
Vernon
McGraw
San Antonio
Blue Nose Wins First Fishermen's Classic Race
Blue Nose the Canadian defender won the first race of the international fishermen's classic in Halifax. She crossed the line one minute ahead of Columbia the Yankee challenger with times 1 43 42 and 1 45 02. Blue Nose led to near the 21 mile mark then pulled ahead in the last 11 miles to secure victory. The North Atlantic fishing fleet championship follows a two out of three format and the schooners race again today.
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N. S
Blue Nose
Shei
Columbia
Harold Grange Dominates Big Ten Grid Contenders
In the midway point of the Western Conference race five teams remain undefeated and Harold Grange of Illinois stands out as the conference’s most discussed player. The sophomore has scored 34 of Illinois 83 points this season, averaging over two touchdowns per game and lifting Illinois to top championship prospects.
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Harold Grange
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Grange
Illinois
Papyrus Jockey and Trainer Return from Belmont
Steve Donoghue and Basil Jarvis arrived aboard the Aquitania in Southampton after the Belmont Park international race. Papyrus stayed aboard until morning but the pair spoke warmly of the reception in America and praised the horse while noting the weather and track were factors in their loss.
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Eng
Steve Donoghue
Papyrus
Belmont Park
Basil Jarvis
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Jarvis
America
Donoghue
Villa and Tremaine to fight in New York bout
New York on October 30 reports Pancho Villa world flyweight champion and Carl Tremaine of Cleveland will clash on November 29. The bout will be at catch weights and Villa’s title will not be at risk.
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Tremaine
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Pancho Villa
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
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