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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1935

Page

2

Malone Delivers Solid Start as Yankees Rally to Beat Braves

Pat Malone pitched five strong innings allowing one run on four hits in his American League debut but the Yankees trailed the Braves before a three run ninth inning lifted New York to a 7 5 victory in St Petersburg. The rally featured doubles by Hill and Selkirk and hits by Rolfe Dickey and Walker.

T. Petersburg Fla Pat Malone New York Yankees Boston Braves Boston Malone DeShong Dickey Brandt Cantwell Magnum Hogan Lewis Lakeland Cincinnati Reds Tigers al Crowder Lombardi Myers Greenberg Detroit Freitas Herrmann Lombard Crowe der Hatter Cochrane

Cardinals rout Georgia Bulldogs in exhibition game

St Louis Cardinals hammered the University of Georgia 11 to 5 in an exhibition. Dizzy Dean started and worked five innings allowing seven hits and three runs. Ed Heusser finished, surrendering three hits and two runs as 3,500 watched Grarcis Ronnin 041 9 2 St. Louie in 204 400 02x 11 17 2 Nichols Bishop and Carter J Dean Heusser and Davis.

Dublin St. Louis Cardinals University of Georgia Bulldogs Red Bird Dizzy Dean Collegians Ed Heusser Grarcis Ronnin St. Louie Nichols Bishop Carter Dean Heusser Davis

Canton Pinmen Dominate Singles And All Events

Canton Pinmen led the way in the American bowling congress meet in Syracuse. Don Brokaw posted 246 242 245 for 733 to win singles while Charles Phister rolled nine games totaling 1940 to take the all events lead by 32 over Bill Mattison.

Syracuse Nyy Canton American Bowling Congress Don Brokaw Wo Khne Battle Creek Mich Charles Phister Bill Mattison Toledo

Gophers Open Spring Football Drill With 95 candidates

Ninety five hopefuls reported for the 1935 Minnesota football spring practice under Head Coach Bernie Bierman in Minneapolis. Snow kept players inactive indoors as Bierman delivered a long chalk talk outlining aims for next fall's squad.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Bernie Biermans Bierman

McCloud Named Captain Of Drake Cage Five

Billy McCloud of Minneapolis was elected honorary captain of the 1935 Drake basketball team by teammates in Des Moines. The star forward has one more year of varsity competition remaining.

Des Moines Billy McCloud Minneapolis Minn Drake McCloud

Exhibition Baseball Scores Across Cities in Brief

AP reports exhibition baseball results from Sarasota Bartow Galveston and Chicago with teams Newark Boston Rochester Pittsburgh and Chicago posting mixed scores. Key pitchers include Makosky White Hershberger Ferrell and Bowmen Stratton Todd Healey Wyatt Sewell Shea Weaver Lucas Padden Grace.

Associated Press Sarasota Frs Newark Bosto al Ver Makosky, White and Hershberger Gee Pittsburgh Nurry Tietie Wyatt Sewell Shea Weaver Lucas Padden Grace

Qualifying spots boosted for 1935 U S Open site surge

The 1935 U S Open at Oakmont Pa will use a record 25 sectional qualifying districts. About 1 063 golfers entered qualifying last year and the field total surpassed the previous year for the first time since 1930. New districts include Madison Greensboro and Jacksonville with other moves from Minneapolis to St Paul Richmond and more.

New York Oakmont U. S. Golf Association John G. Jackson Madison Wis Greensboro N C Jacksonville Fla Minneapolis St. Paul Richmond Baltimore Portland Ore Seattle Wash Dayton Cincinnati Oklahoma City Tulsa Boston Philadelphia Atlanta Dallas Tex Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver Los Angeles San Francisco Qmahg Buffalo Nashville Enn

Burleigh Grimes To Pilot Bloomington In Three Eye Loop

Bloomington, WI Burleigh Grimes veteran major league pitcher will man the Bloomington club of the Three I league this year for the St Louis Cardinals. He says he will be a player manager and expects to win twenty five games himself.

Burleigh Grimes Bloomington Three Eye St Loui Cardinals Rimes

Pendulum Swing Explain Basic Golf Power

A 1935 golf instruction explains initiating power from the midsection. It describes a pendulum swing principle, using both hands and the whole body to let arms follow the club through the backswing, with practice making it natural.

Bobby Jones Faces Second Comeback at Augusta

Augusta Ga AP Bob Jones among favorites with Runyan and Sarazen as he struggles to regain form five years after his grand slam comeback attempt. He shot an even forty on the back nine in practice and admits hard work is needed to recapture confidence while odds favor him finishing outside the top eight in the invitation tournament.

Augusta Robert Tyre Jones Augusta National Golf Club Bob Jones Bill Tilden Jones Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Lawson Little Bill Mehthorn Tommy Armour Bob

Grinnell High Cagers to Be Entertained by Elks Banquet

Grinnell Elks lodge plans Thursday banquet for the Grinnell high school basketball team that posted 26 straight wins. Honorees include Raymond Adams Carter Howes Truman Simpson and teammates Raymond Beder Clifford Johnson Mark Morrison Jim Chadmin Bob Cranny Don Squire Carl Blandin. Coaches Paul Frank, K Starbuck and Raymond Peterson will attend with special guests from Drake University Iowa State teachers college and Grinnell College local officials.

Gazette Grinnell Elks Lodge Raymond Adams Carter Howes Truman Simpson Raymond Beder Clifford Johnson Mark Morrison Jim Chadmin Bob Cranny Don Squire Carl Blandin Paul Frank K . Starbuck Raymond Peterson Bill Williams Drake Rollie Williams The State University L. L. Mennenhall Iowa State Teachers C E Humphrey Iowa Hoch School Athletic Association T T Cranny Incal J. C Truesdale Grinnell College

Garrison Chosen to Host County Baseball Tourney

At a Benton county schoolmasters meeting Garrison was named the site for the county high school baseball tournament. A C Gallup of Garrison was appointed manager. The event runs April 26 and 27 with first round pairings including Atkins bye, Garrison bye, Keystone bye, Mount Auburn bye, Newhall bye, Norway bye, Shellsburg by Van Horn, Urbana by Walford.

King Levinsky Stops Rice In Second Round Fight

Chicago heavyweight King Levinsky stopped Joe Rice of Fort Worth in the second round of a ten round bout in Oklahoma City. Levinsky mauled Rice in the first round and finished with a right hand that floored Rice for the count.

King Levinsky Oklahoma City Okla INS Rinegfish Levinsky Chicago Joe Rice Fort Worth Levinsky Rice

Wrestling Results From Across Cities

Dan O'Mahone defeated Dick Shikat after Shikat was disqualified in New York. Gino Garibaldi won two falls to one over Sandor Szabo in Montreal. Szabo is listed as Hungary and Garibaldi from St. Louis.

Raiders' Crossley Plans Unconventional Bunt Tactics

Cap Crossley, new Raiders manager, advocates flexible play and occasional bunt misdirections to surprise opponents. He predicts a strong nucleus, possible additions from the Cardinals, and personal aim to hit near .340 while guiding the Raiders from third base.

Henry Picard Captures Metropolitan Open in Atlanta

Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania won the Metropolitan Open in Atlanta with a 209 total, earning $400 top prize. Lighthorse Harry Cooper of Chicago finished two behind in second at 211, Byron Nelson tied for third at 215, with Horton Smith and Johnny Revolta both at 216.

Olin Dutra Gene Sarazen Willy Cox Bobby Cruickshank Harry Cooper Zill Burke Mac Donald Smith Ralph Guldahl Johani Revolta Jimmy Hines Tom Creavy Joe Kirkwood Ted Luther Alvin Kreueger Wilte Hunter Mark Fry Leo Dieze Horton Smith Johnny Golden Henry Ciuet al Espinosa Phil Perkins Ky Latfoon Herman Barron Orride White Vn Laason Little Eddie Loot George Schneiter George von Elm Paul Bunyan Rodney Blossyr Zell Eaton Bid Schwartz Mertie Dutra Atlanta Henry Pcard Hersney Harry Chicago Byron Nelson Oak Park Johnny Revolta Milwaukee

Marengo High Books Baseball Schedule Preview

Marengo high school baseball opens practice next week with eight games plus the county tournament on the slate. Nine lettermen returned from last year but one left and another is ineligible. schedule includes Clairstown Blairstown North English Brooklyn Williamsburg Williamsburg and others with key Marengo home clashes.

Marengo Marengo High School Clairstown Blairstown North Eng Brooklyn Williamsburo Williamsboro Williamsburg North English

Boxing roundups list colorful bouts across several cities

In Chicago Jackie Sharkey defeated Orville Dronittard in a decision while Dominic Mancini split a draw with Tritele Zivle in Pittsburgh. Frank Hughes stopped Lou Lombardi in Holyoke and Freddie Steele halted Fred Appatoli in San Francisco.

Associated Press Oklahoma City King Levinaky Chicago Joe Rice Fort Worth Tex Trenton MS. J Youne Terry Joe Mandarano Manayunk New York Hobby Pacha Low Angelesen Sutpoliter Jackie Sharkey Minneapolis Orville Dronittard Windsor Pittsburgh Tritele Zivle Pittsburch Dominic Mancini Pitteburgh Drew New Sre Eee Cox Indianapolis Pete Nebo Key Weal Holyoke Mass Frainkie Hughes Washington Putpnliten Lou Lombardi Jersey City San Francisco Freddie Steele Tacoma Wash Fred Appatoli

Century Club has Garden on the Run

Mike Jacobs plans to stage dog shows and poultry exhibits at Madison Square Garden while negotiating the Baer Braddock and Louis Carnera fights. A June 19 Louis Carnera bout looms as Harlem backs the heavyweight clash, with potential payoffs and contract stipulations shaping the Garden's summer schedule.

Mike Jacobs Baer Carnera- Louis Big Fat Robinson International Sperls New York INS Twentieth Century Sporting Club Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard the Garden Jacobs Max Baer Max The Garden Louis Carnera Mike Harlem South Jim Braddock Braddock Max Schmeling Jimmy Johnston New York Boxing Commission Commission Louis-Carnera Garden Iikes Baers

Jones Recommended For Coaching Post At Oklahoma Univ

Norman Oklahoma CAPT Lawrence M Biff Jones was recommended as head football coach at the University of Oklahoma by the university athletic council. The regents will meet Wednesday to consider the recommendation amid uncertainty over the coaching situation.

Norman Okla Lawrence M Biff” Jones University of Oklahoma Board of Regents Moncar University Athletic Council Severa Coerd of Regents

Washington Gridmen To Open Spring Drill

Washington Ia Coach Guy Carlton plans spring football practice soon after spring vacation. A large freshman group from last fall is expected to join the senior squad with veterans Felix Dougall Steinbeck Tucker Richardson Redinger Campbell and Harvey at back. Linemen set to report include Fields McCutchen Fetes Turnipseed Greesan Proudfit Palmer Ghider Fullerton Hasty Beenblossom and Bealer.

the Gazette Washington Guy Carlton Felix Dougall Steinbeck Tucker Richardson Redlinger Campbell Harvey McCutchen Fetes Turnipseed Greesan Proudfit Palmer Ghider Fullerton Hasty Beenblossom Bealer

Brooklyn High Begins Baseball Practice

Brooklyn High starts baseball practice with 25 to 30 students reporting. Five lettermen among them. captains to be elected for each game and Jack Patten to serve as student manager. Schedule includes Montezuma and Hartwick games at Brooklyn and away.

Brooklyn Jack Patten Montezuma Guernsey Cheleez Chelaea Hartwick Deep River

Jess Willard to referee Des Moines wrestling card

Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard will serve as referee for an all star wrestling event in Des Moines this Friday. Promoter Abe Frankle announced the signing as he aims to pair Ed Stringer Lewis and Lou Plummer for the main event.

Des Moines Jess Willard Abe Frankle Willard Frankie Ed “Strangler" Lewis Lou Plummer

Reds Aim To Spark Night Baseball At Crosley Field

Cincinnati Reds pursue official night games at Crosley Field as floodlights, midseason trials and League support raise hopes the nocturnal format could revive attendance and trigger nationwide adoption in 1930s baseball.

New York Cincinnati Reds Crosley Field Reds Cincinnati Ford Frick National League Frick

Campaign Workers To Report On Thursday Noon

Workers in the baseball ticket selling drive will give initial progress reports at a luncheon in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel Thursday noon. The public can attend. A correction notes tickets are valid for any games in the season, not just the opener.

Crystal Room Montrose

Helen Moody Rules Out Turning Pro Despite Comeback Hopes

Helen Wills Moody says she will not become a professional player even as she tests her fitness for a possible return to international tennis. She hopes to compete again, starting with small tournaments, and muses about acting in a tennis themed film.

Helen Moody Net San Francisco Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs Associated Press

Iowa U. Baseball Schedule Tops 29 Games for 1935

The University of Iowa unveiled a 29 game 1935 baseball schedule under Coach Otto Vogel. The card includes a four game Illinois Easter swing, six Michigan contests after finals, and series with Notre Dame Northwestern Minnesota Ohio State and Michigan State across Iowa City Chicago Decorah Northfield Minneapolis Kalamazoo and East Lansing.

Horace Cap Cedar Rapids Cee Upper Town Chicago University Carroll Minnesota Nebraska Lincoln Northwestern Ohio State Columbus Minneapolis Purdue Notre Dame South Bend Illinois Indiana Bloomington Oregon State Eqeetal Iowa City University of Iowa Otto Vogel Ilinois Michigan Weastern Carleton Trinois College Jacksonville Macomb Ypsi- Lune Western Michigan Kalamazoo Michigan State East Lanaine

Victor High Opens Baseball Practice

Victor High opens practice as coach Leonard Shillinglaw calls players. About twenty candidates report for Monday session. Prospects look good for a winning team and exciting games ahead for Victor fans.

Gazette Victor, Jr Leonard Shillinglaw Victor

Marengo Girls Schedule Six Basketball Games

Six girls basketball games are set for the 1935 36 Marengo high school season. The schedule lists Ladora at Marengo Convoy at Marengo Victor at Victor Toledo at Toledo Victor at Marengo Toledo at Marengo on specified dates.

Marengo Ladora Victor Toledo

Oelwein Church League Title Tilt Sets Final Night

The Church League all star team faces Maize Drug in the final game at the senior high gym. First Baptist boys win the league, Presbyterian runners up. Presbyterian girls defeat Methodist Church for the title with Methodist second. Two select girls teams open the program. Church league officers plan kittenball schedule with George McFarlane president and William Shadle secretary-treasurer.

Oelwein Maize First Baptist Church Presbyterian Presbyterian Girls Methodist Church Church League George McFarlane William Shadle

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