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---a IC" 1 -t 1 .11.1. I 1 II I I III 1 II II II II National Pro Grid Notes Team Will Be Strengthened Against Cowboys Sunday By Evar Swanconi Elusive Back One Other New Man Also To Play First Game With Green and WhiU Thit Weeki Lata Addition Wa Here Late Last Season. spectators to the opening fame fn New; York, The only thins; that marred the InangursJ, from BUly Gibson's point of tieir, was the 144 defeat that his Giants get at the hands of Pnlladelphia. -i The financial flutter that threatened trouble to the PotUvtUe Maroons baa just been smoothed' over: Dr. Strelgle.

who baa beta managing the team, ha also assumed responsibility for the dollar and. cents angle. For the first time In a number of years, Akron emerged: victorious In its pro football clash with Canton. The Bulldogs battled furiously to check the invaders-but the Neld- keep out of the pro football lime- light. In the game agatost Kansas City, the fleet footed.

Paddy tucked the ball under his arm and ran 80 yards for a touchdown-, Once again did "Little Joe" Sternaman twinkle for the Chicago Bears. He made the Bruins only score against Cleveland by a sweeping end run and then made use of -r his educated toe to kick the goal for the extra counter. Lancaster Smith the Rochester center, doesn't boast of any alma mater, bat Just the same he is one of the best snapper backs on the pro-rrldlron. Smith Is fast for a big fellow and gets down the field a as quick as the en 4s. and is giving a- good account of himself? with the Columba crew.

The Pro league reserve clause prevented Al Nesser.from Joining the Canton Bulldogs. Nesser was the property of the Akron club and President Carr ruled that the big line man had to play with the team he belonged to. The Bock 'Iiland Independents had their clean record badly massed up at Green Bay last Snn day when the Packers walloped them 20 to 0. This game was the 18th' straight win that the Packers have scored at home in three years. Paddy Driscoll, captain of the Chicago.

Cardinals simply can't men were-on and they romped off with I win, 7 CojBselmanand al troit Panthers are beginning to fig. Brawhera they will set the flag pole In STavln park. Detroit has chalked np three saceesslve Tic JjSlfaf8 the Pthert ipahkedDarton, 6 to 0. fMcGinley, 1924 all-American tackle at Penn, ias been granted his release from the N. Y.

Giants. M5i.cnlaa- near Philadelphia anr he conldnt get over to Gotham tor practice. The former Quaker plana. to: play with Atlantic City. into victory row by knocking off the- Columbia Tigers, 17.to'v The Bison have been plugging up some of the weak spots in their battle front and they now have a team that should win a lot of football games.

Pottsvtne certainly startled the pro football world In the way they put the skids -under- Providence. The Steam Rollers- line crumbled under the terrimc line plunging of the baekftelders- On Coach Ranch's combination-V? r. -yi Back in Eichenlaub was o6xf the most, feared fullbacks In college circlescwhen playing with Notre Dame. This fall he donned the Hplesklna after a Jong lay off PEO LZlCtE STITfDIXG. W.

L. T. Pet. Akron 0 11,000 Detroit 1 Pnlladelphia .....5 1 0 Ml Oien Bay 4 1 0 .800 PottTiii -750 Chieato Cards 1 0 .750 Rock Island 2 ,7 Cnicafo Bears 1 2 .687 ProYldaneo .600 Claraland -2 0 .500 Canton .400 Hammond ..1 2 ,0 Rock Island's first step toward the strengthening of an already strong pro. team was completed today when the management of the Independents announced the signing of Evar Swanson.

former Moline Valley league pitcher whose brilliant football abilities were shown in the last Chicago Bear-Rack Island game in 1924. Swanson is due to arrive in Rock Island from Vernon, with whose Pacific Coast league ball club he has been playing this year, in time for Buffalo 2 2 .232 Kansas City .....1 0 VJ50 Eochtstsr ........0 1 .1 .000 Dayton ....0.2 1 .000 Milwaukee 0 2 0 .000 'V a practice session Dexora tne jvansas uity game. pne to the exceptional pitching TyfifW" 'Pf li B' TT f' WTV 4 i LKlH.Ht'JHH' tJ, I batting record "which he set I it- mm l.s'KiasiKiM-""''"i-,,"-"'""", irbDe a member of the Plowboy 1 li Plays Sunday Duluth .....0 2 0 .000 New York ........0 3 0 .000 Columbus ...0 4 0 .000 Pro Laf Scores. Green Bay 20, Rock Island 0. Detroit 6, Dayton 0.

Cnlcaro Bears 7. Cleveland 0. Chicago Cards 20, Kansas City-7. Philadelphia 14, New York 0. Buffalo 17, Columbus 6.

Akron 20,. Canton 0. Pottsville 34; Providence 0. Philadelphia 5, New York 3 ton. gwansou is pernaps Deiier I kjowo la Bock Island and the tri ll cltltl at a aiamona penonner man whs remember Swanson's great ihowtng in the Oreen and White a rtetory by a 7-6 count over the tit -i 'Z 7: i 11 --J tr ITeek't Games.

Sunday. Dayton at Philadelphia. Sunday Chieato bears at Cardinals. Kansas City at Rock Island. Akron at.

Detroit Canton at Cleveland. i Rochester at Green Bay. Buffalo at New York. Dayton at Pottsville. Columbus at Providence.

Somebody's clean slate in the Pro league race is apt to be mussed up Br et Chicago laat seaaon know that hie speed, shiftiness and pass receiving abilities stamp him as a worthy addition to the Independent. Swanson plays either end or, Bilfback. He ia not only an offen-ifre player, as a tew Bear back-teli men can testify. In that final jme last year, Swanson, playing tt half, made several apectaeular tackles oq kickoffs, and his work ia backing up the line was far above par. "In every way, he la poison to the opposition," said Secretary Bowl by today.

Star at Lombard. The season of 1924 was Swan, soa's first year in professional iport Before that time he had played with Lombard college In all of the major sports; During his euion with the Moline ball team. Its stood at the league's head in pitching, and his batting average was wall above .300. He was sold to the Vernon club at the end, of the season, and this year was used ia the outfield because 'Of his of. feaalre strength.

-t -1 3 1 .0 on Sunday as the oniy two undefeated teams. Detroit and Akron, are-booked to have out The Panthers have the advantage as they are playing at home. Another postgraduate game drawing interest is the encounter between the Cardinals and Bears in Chicago. This is city Series feud n4 thor. will rln ft fur flv-I Swanson was signed yesterday by are ancient rivals the Independents and wUl be here 1 lng as the clubs on the grid.

in time for the game Sunday against Drill for the game with the Cow. the Cowboys. He finished the sea toys continues each day at Doug. son last week as an outfielder for las park despite the disagreeable weather." Coach Ursella believes Football hstory will be made in Wisconsin on Sunday, when the Rochester. N.

eleven invades Green Bay. It is the first time that an eastern pro team has ever ex the Vernon club in the Pacific Coast league. that he is slowly ironing out some rf those rough spots that remain In wares in the the team, both among the backs and on the line. Knowing the sua hibited its pigskin Badger state. eess Kansas City has had this year defensive drilt Bonnie Dew Topcoats in the finest imported woolens; shower-proof.

we're showing a fine assortment ot I 1 1 mi n'f i I English imported coats the utmost WJ W. yCL" T- in overcoat elegancy. iTt i rl yir hehjis, jBured, the jirldisport during recent years. The ticket sale for the game Sunday has been heavy, according io George Johnsom ls expected to attract a large number of his friends to the park, and when the name of the 19th man is made known, he may be still an even greater drawing card. Another change in the schedule brings together the Rock Island Independents and Kansas City Cowboys on-Sunday.

The Kaws are on' their way hpme from a 4-game road trip was productive of only a Ion victory. Buffalo should draw a huge crowd in New York on Sunday. on them has been emphasized, Another newi'man will ah Iadependecnif Sunday, 4 at-, though it he can be lecured in time to permit acquaintance with Islander style 4of piay. word on the player has ret been that OF OVERCOAT FOR EVERY TYPE Koppisch. captain of the Bisons, was a star at Columbia for three EVERY TYPE OF USAGE years and no doubt all of his collegiate pals will visit the Polo grounds to See their old Idol.

The Dayton Triangles have two tough games on their calendar this A New Tire ans are billed to face the Yellow- jackets In Philadelphia while on Sunday they tackle the husky Maroons in Pottsville. Added to the oodyear Line Columbus is to Invade Providence on Sunday. The Tigers have been getting a lot of tough breaks this season and. if they can shake the Jinx that has been camping on the trail, they will give the Steam Rollers a real bout The Cleveland management ia making arrangements to handle a capacity crowd at the Canton game Sunday. Several members of the Bulldog squad played with Cleveland In 1824.

The teams look pretty evenly matched. Tha hich cost of nrif)nnoi The Commodore A new alster effect in tubular lines but warm and rugged through the employment of rich, heavy fabrics. A splendid motor coat. THE mn who dresses up to every occasion nowadays finds ise for more than one overcoat. A rather dressy affair for evenings; a warm, rugged coat for daytime or motor wear; a fur overcoat for football games and very severe weather.

We'vp every type here for the man who wants one or a variety. The selection is broad, too, in the matter of weaves, colors, patterns, sizes and price. For our advance consideration we've illustrated a few of the most fashionable types on this. page. Come in arid lookv them over.

A big variety and a big value at The Drake A coat of the "Guard" model. It's semi-form fitting distinctive! and characterful and exceedingly fashionable. football proved a bit too much for the Toronto. Ohio. cluh.

whn -n. BALLOON for light cars MADE of Goody ear's Famous Super twist Cord. It's neat appearing, has a heavy traction tread, and is a "bear" for service. You get all this for quits before the schedule was half completed. This team was not a member of the National Football loop.

Pro football drew some 25,000 14.7 $50 The Ritz The double breasted box overcoat for town and country wear. These are in chinchillas, montagnacs, wor umbos jid winter tweeds. 3 The Carlton A very dressy at for evening wear. A new Interpretation et the Chesterfield, with fly-front. Some with vel-.

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