Changes Aimed at Restoring Normal College Football
A plan developed by coaches and officials calls for major reforms to curb over emphasis in college football. Proposals include ending spring practice, restricting fall drills, curbing subsidizing and recruiting, and reducing gate revenue focus while limiting coaches control of play. A move by eastern colleges to abolish spring training gained momentum.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Carnegie Foundation
Philip B. Fleming
West Point
Association
American Football Coaches’ Association
W. W.roper
Princeton
James J. Davis
United States
Pennsylvania
ISU Football Receipts Drop From 1929 to 1930
Iowa State College athletics director T. N. Metcalf reported receipts from the 1930 football season fell 23 percent versus 1929. Net profits declined from 37000 dollars in 1929 to 28500 dollars in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
T. N. Metcalf
Coolidge Movement Aims Town Incorporation by Chamber Effort
Local Chamber of Commerce launches incorporation push for Coolidge after unanimous vote in favor. Move seeks to establish the area as a town and formalize governance. Officials anticipate streamlined services and economic development through incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Chamber of Commerce
Washington State and Alabama prep for Rose Bowl clash
Washington State and Alabama, the West and South representatives, conducted hard practices before the New Year’s Day showdown. Each team planned peak strength, while visiting Hollywood studios and visiting Will Rogers for morale. Rose Bowl ticket sales remained strong but likely short of full capacity by game day.
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Pasadena
Cal
Washington State
Alabama
Cougars
Orin
Babe
Hollingbery
Bama
Hollywood
Crimson Tide
Will Rogers
Dorothy Mackaill
Mary Astor
Rogers
Senator Heflin
Washington
Earl Foster
Women Golfers Chase Possum During Hike in Augusta
A group of about one hundred, including Glenna Collett and Maureen Orcutt, joined by Tom Hamilton and Stewart Walker, headed into the woods near Augusta as part of the Augusta Women's Invitation Golf Tournament preparations. The party treed a possum and the players compared it to the thrill of a big golf match. The event is set for March 16 19 in Augusta.
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Augusta
Gai
Glenna Collett
Maureen Orcutt
Tom Hamilton
Augusta Chronicle
Stewart Walker
Miss Orcutt
Stiff Battle Promised For The Dixie Classic
Dallas Texans note a sharp Dixie Classic duel as Coach Bob leads his squad into a stiff battle after two Midwest wins. The matchup promises tense play and strong defense from both sides.
College Scores From Across the Nation in Narrow Contests
In New York Manhattan beat Georgetown 23 to 22. Pittsburgh saw Carnegie Tech defeat Lehigh 41 to 31. Michigan State edged Brigham Young 29 to 28 in East Lansing. Butler won over Alabama 23 to 20 in Indianapolis. Colorado Teachers topped St Joseph Boosters 22 to 20 in St Joseph. Greeley Teachers defeated Southwestern 32 to 19 in Winfield. Washington triumphed over Nebraska 27 to 24 in Seattle. California U at Los Angeles led Montana 29 to 28. San Francisco beat Stockton Ramblers 28 to 22.
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Associated Press
New York
Manhattan
Georgetown
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Tech
Lehigh
East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State
Brigham Young
Indianapolis
Butler
Alabama
Seattle
Washington
Nebraska
Los Angeles
California
Zuppe's Charity Clash Sparks All-Star Showdown
Zuppe predicts a tough New Year tilt with the Southwest All-Stars proving markedly stronger than prior meetings. He cites a Grange style offense and notes the opposition could be about fifty percent tougher than in recent games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuppe
Southwest All-Stars
Illinois Inentor
Jimmy Phelan
Grange
Southwest
Golf Officials Review 1930 and Forecast 1931 Prospects
AP piece by F. H. Ramsay assesses golf's 1930 with Robert Tyre Jones as dominant figure. Jones retirement opens a competitive 1931 era with major events: British Amateur at Wentworth May 18, British Open at Carnoustie in June, Ryder Cup in Columbus, US Open at Inverness Toledo, National Amateur at Beverly Chicago, and National Women's at Buffalo with Glenna Collett aiming to extend her record. With 1,400 entrants expected for the Open qualifiers and over two million players nationwide, American golf looks to a deeper field and renewed rivalry in 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ramsay
United States Golf Association
New York
Robert Tyre Jones
Alexander
Jones
Westward Tn
Caynoustie
Scotland
MacDonald Smith
Horton Smith
Walter Hagen
Scioto Country Club
Columbus
United States
Great Britain
Inverness Club
Toledo
Beverly Country Club
Chi
Cago
Buffalo Country Club
Glenna Collett
Old French shell explodes in Waco injuring woman
In Waco Texas a World War era French 75 shell that had been used as a chopping block and wash boiler support exploded, seriously injuring Mrs. Marvin Brasier twelve years after the war.
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Waco, Tex
Marvin Brasier
Hoap Teams Battle Midwestern Schedule Across Cities
Brigham Young University barnstormers visit Bartlett gymnasium to face Chicago undefeated five as their fifth midwestern engagement. Wisconsin crowds anticipate a strong challenge from Marquette in Milwaukee while Purdue and Indiana teams head east to confront Pittsburgh and Temple as Big Ten reps showcase in the region.
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Chicago
Brigham Young University
Bartlett Gymnasium
Utah
Wisconsin
Badgers
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Dr. Meanwell
Marquette
Milwaukee
Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Pittsburgh
Temple
Indiana
Boxing results from Chicago to Buffalo
Chicago Bud Doran knocked out Tony Myzska of Grand Rapids. Joe Sharkey outpointed Patsy Pollock of Winnipeg. Jimmy Wilson stopped Trish McKenna of Tyndall. Tony Sciolino beat Jimmy Kerr of Grand Rapids. Boxing cards list results across multiple cities including Sioux Falls and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Bud Doran
Tony Myzska
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joe Sharkey
Albion
Patsy Pollock
Winnipeg
Man
Sioux Falls
S. D
Jimmy Wilson
Watertown
Trish McKenna
Tyndall
Buffalo
Tony Sciolino
Jimmy Kerr
Grand Rapids, Mich
Northwestern Faces Alabama After Losses to Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania
Northwestern prepares for Alabama tomorrow and Notre Dame on Saturday. Regular guard Bob Lockhart of Martinsville Ind sustained a knee injury in the Carleton game two weeks ago and is expected to miss several weeks.
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Northwestern
Alabama
Notre Dame
Bob Lockhart
Martinsville
Ind
Carleton
Hornsby To Lead Cubs For 1931 and 1932
Rogers Hornsby agreed to a two year Cubs contract reported around 40000 dollars per season. The Rajah will manage the Cubs after replacing Joe McCarthy. He previously led Chicago to a four game NL series win over Cincinnati and to victory over the White Sox in the city series.
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Chicago
Rogers Hornsby
Cubs
William L. Veeck
Hornsby
Cincinnati
Reds
White Sox
Joe McCarthy
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Edward K. Hall
National Football Rules Committee
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hall
Dallas
Tex
Mid-West
Bob
TY Cobb
Georgia
Rocky Creek
St. Joseph
Colorado Teachers
Winfield, Kans
Golf Official
Bobby Jones
Cub
Sammy Pay'n Takitstors
Twee
Rhode Island
Heinz
Batmore Brand
M-J
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