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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1935

Page

17

Giants And Indians Battle To Eleven Inning Tie

In a windy Tennessee game halted after eleven innings by cold, the Giants and Indians tied 1-1. Hubbell pitched for New York with Mancuso and Bartell contributing late hits. Trosky and Galatzer doubled for Cleveland.

Giants Cleveland Ingsport Tenn New York Giants Cleveland Indians Steamboat” Johnson Indians Carl Hubbell Galatzer Trosky MNNU Gus Mancuso Dick Bartell Mel Harder Thornton Lee Harder al Smith Hubbell New York Smith Mancuso Richards Harder Lee Pytlak

Browns Top Cardinals 6 5 In City Series Clash

Rogers Hornsby’s renamed Browns hammered Dizzy Dean for 13 hits to take the second city series game 6 5 in St Louis Pepper opened the scoring for Cleveland and Bell provided the RBI. Newsom started for St Louis with Coffman finishing the ninth era. Crowd 1200 under cloudy skies as Cardinals had won the opener 6 3.

ST. Louis Rogers Hornsby Browns Dizzy Dean Cardinals Buck Newson Coffman Cardinal Pepper Brown Bell St Lows fAls St Louis Newsom Hemsley

George Dunlap Wins North South Title

George T. Dunlap Jr., former national champion, captured the North and South amateur title at Pinehurst. A Lumberton, North Carolina druggist Johnny Johnson assisted him to the 38th green before Dunlap clinched the win for the fourth time.

George Dunlap George T. Dunlap, Jr Lumberton Johnny Johnson

Barney Ross Defends Junior Welter Title Tonight

Seattle wash INS Barney Ross world lightweight and junior welterweight champion faces challenger Henry Woods Yakima Negron in a 12 round title bout here tonight for Ross junior welter crown.

Barney Ross Seattle Henry Woods

Western League Owners Consider Promotion Plan

Western League owners meet in Des Moines and discuss two proposals but take no official action. A Cincinnati soap company promotes a three week advertising campaign with a certificate for an extra baseball ticket per soap sale. Dale Gear announced the eight umpires for the season including four holdovers and two former Western league arbiters.

DES Moines Omaha Council Bluffs Missouri River Cincinnati Dale Gear Rollie Naylor Les Williams Pat Haley Forrest Cady Boston Americans Zena Clayton American Association Cady Thomas Collins Mississippi Valley League Warner Gear Charle Moran

Baer Offered $300000 to Face Schmeling in Europe Bout

Charley Harvey said Walter Rothenberg would offer Max Baer $300,000 for a heavyweight title defense against Max Schmeling in Europe on August 17. Possible venues include Rome or Vienna with contracts outlining staged payments and a July 17 European arrival deadline.

Baer Schmeling New York Charley Harvey Europe Walter Rothenberg Max Baer Max Schmeling Harvey Rome Vienna Rothenberg Schmeting United States London Ancil Hoffman Jimmy Braddock Primo Carnera Joe Lewis Bauer Hoffman

Towa Teams Open Outdoor Campaigns in Iowa

University of Iowa baseball and track teams begin spring schedules with three NAMM events. The Hawkeye track team faces Coe and Cornell Colleges in its first outdoor meet of the year while the baseball squad meets Western Michigan in a two game series. The season features challenging tests as the team aims to build on indoor success.

Spreal Corece Towa City University of Iowa Hawkeye Wall Fae Coe Cornell Colleges Western Werigan Teseners Vna Chad George T Bresnahan Te State Alsce Panther Inva Atte C-Everts Watoret Oor Michigan Teachers Wolverine State

Sarazen eyes British Open after Masters playoff win

Gene Sarazen spoke after defeating Craig Wood in the Masters playoff, saying he planned to travel this summer for major titles including the British Open and the American, with confidence he cannot miss either. He outlined his Augusta prep and early to mid year plans.

Max Baer Dizzy Dean Gene Sarazen Sarazen Craig Wood Augusta Craig

Coe And Cornell Trail Iowa In Triangle Track Duel

Coe College and Cornell College join Iowa in a three team track meet at the Hawkeye Field House labeled a duel as Kohawks and Purple face the Hawkeyes. Coach Forest Rutgers notes eight marks this year beat last year's, six did not. Rutgers plans a full squad of about twenty five to travel and will emphasize weight events and jumps while watching track contenders.

Cone Cornell Towa Hawkeye Field House Kohawks Purple Hawks Iowa Forest Rutgers Analong Kohawk Rutgers Wall

Baird King Wins Cycle Treasure Hunt Event

Cedar Rapids Knight Riders held a Sunday treasure hunt with Baird King riding an Indian ahead of Edward Davison who finished second on another Indian. The program included a pole match and a stunt riding demonstration by Lloyd Granger. Some turtles lay up to 150 eggs.

Cedar Rapids Baird King Edward Davison Lloyd Granger

Washington Grant Run First Outdoor Meet in Saturday Duel

Washington and Grant track squads will try out outdoors in a Saturday duel on the Coe track. Both coaches say their teams are below par and hampered by limited facilities as Cedar Rapids eyes a district meet before the May state outdoor games. Coaches Pauly and Winter name top candidates across sprints relays and field events for Washington and Grant.

Washington Grant Coe Paula Winter Iowa City Cedar Rapids Iowa High School Athletic Board Ames

Diamondball Assn Set Meeting Thursday Night

The Cedar Rapids Diamondball association will hold its spring meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in City Hall. Paul Paterson says all managers exec committee members and umpires should attend. Last meeting before April 22 when eligibility lists are due for play starting April 29.

Cedar Rapids Diamondball Association Paul Paterson

Niagara Falls Team Leads Bowling Congress Five-Man Event

Niagara Falls Tire Service team led the five-man standings at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Syracuse with 3 029 pins after a late squad. They rolled 994 980 and 1 055 to best Tivoli Brewers of Detroit by five pins, with other leaders unchanged from Monday.

Syracuse N. Y INS Niagara Falls American Bowling Congress Tire Service Team Tivoli Brewers Detroit

Y Bowlers To Open Tournament April 10

A singles and doubles tournament for the Yalley bowlers runs from April 10 to April 20. Any three game series can count and alleys stay open from noon for rolling, with scorekeepers present. A 15 pin handicap applies to averages below 155, while those 155 to 170 receive handicap equal to the difference from 170. Trophies will be awarded for each event.

Wells Shines for L S U Star at Pitt Contest

Wen dell Wells, former Washington high standout, stars for LSU basketball as the Tigers meet Pittsburgh in Atlantic City auditorium this week. He also pitches for LSU baseball and is a Huey Long Institute sophomore, son of Dr and Mrs F M Wells of 116 Eighteenth Street NE.

Washington High School Wendell Wells Louisiana State University Pittsburgh University Atlantic City Wells Huey Long F. M. Wells Eighteenth Street

Casey Berger Faces Ray Steele in Major Heavyweight Bout

Casey Berger seeks a decisive upset against Ray Steele in a key heavyweight clash at the Coliseum. Steele, undefeated in the Midwest for seasons, risks a strong scalp and purse loss, while Berger aims to boost a modest record with a victory.

Ray Steele Coliseum Casey Berger Steele Middle West Berger Chuck Chuba Walter Turnbull Chyba Turnbull Sun Jennings Hal Rumberg Jack Zarnas Cliff Olson Ernie Barker Marshalltown Alex Fidler

Vinton Trackmen Eye Tri Valley Title

Vinton high school track team under Coach Fred Cameron aims for a third straight Tri Valley championship. The schedule includes Mechanicsville relays April 13, Belle Plaine April 16 at home, Cedar Falls April 20, Tract dual April 23 at home, Eldora April 27, Independence dual April 29, Guernsey May 3, State district May 11, State meet May 18, and Tri Valley conference May 25 tentative.

Gazette Vinton Fred Cameron Mechanicsville Belle Plaine Cedar Falls Tract Eldora Independence Guernsey Ate

Boxing Roundup of Various Fights Across Cities

In New York Bobby Pacho outpointed Johnny Zodda as Alabama Kid defeated Tier Hallaton in Dayton. Allen Matthews stopped Ernie Kirschner in St Louis while Joe Doherty drew Frankie Wolfram in Washington. Carolyn?

Associated Press New York Bobby Pacho Cleveand Johnny Zodda Dayton Alabama Kid Dover Tier Hallaton Huntington W. Va Chicago Billy Miller Milwaukee Pusey Weinert Ode Quincy Ul—Allen Matthews St. Louis Ernie Kirschner Washington D. C Joe Doherty Frankie Wolfram Toledo Newark N. J Jose Greh Herkimer Bucky Keyes Jersey City Albany Sammy Bruce Salbano Syracuse New Orleans Eddie Flynn Billy Hood Orlando Fla Holyoke Mass Terry Mitchell Eddie Winston Hartford Conn

Exhibition baseball results from Chattanooga and Oklahoma City

In Chattanooga the Chicago NJ team defeated Carleton and O'Dea with 7 runs to 3 as Hadley Armbrust and Jackson contributed on the mound and at bat. In Oklahoma City the Pittsburg Ny team outscored Chicago 9 to 12 with Birkofer Osborne Grace Earnshaw Vance and Sewell cited for their roles.

THE Associated Press Chattanooga Chicago Chattanooga Isa Carleton O'Dea Hadley Armbrust Jackson Oklahoma City Pittsburg Birkofer Osborne Grace Earnshaw Vance Sewell

Basketball rule changes cut center jump and pivot play

New rules by the national basketball rules committee ban the post pivot on the free throw line for more than three seconds, partially eliminate the center jump after a successful free throw, and curb crowding at jump balls. The changes aim to speed play and reduce congestion, with penalties including out of bounds or a technical foul for violations.

EW York National Basketball Rules Committee H. Y. Porter Illinois High School Athletic Association West Coast

Marion High Opens Track Season at Mechanicsville

Marion High led by Coach Don Wolfe will begin track with a Friday meet in Mechanicsville. A 45-man squad trains five days weekly, mainly distance runners, with several lettermen focusing on two mile events. The roster includes Widger Manson Sheets W Johnson McKain King Lowe and others as potential short relay contributors.

Don Wolfe Marion Mechanicsville Wolfe Widger Manson Sheets W. Johnson McKain Ike King Platter Dale Lowe Krog Bill Lang Milner T. C Cedar Drake Grinneill Grine Ames

Dick Westerfield Invited To Try Out For American Team

Dick Westerfield of Cedar Rapids and Adolph Jacobsmeyer of St. Louis were invited to report as candidates for the American swimming team to compete in Japan next summer. They join forty-five other hopefuls for the fifteen man squad to be chosen at the National AAU outdoor meet in July. Westerfield placed second in the national collegiate 150 yard backstroke and Jacobsmeyer fourth in the 440 yard freestyle.

Iowa City Dick Westerfield Cedar Rapids Adolph Jacobsmeyer St. Louis Japan Jowans Westerfield Jacobsmeyer

Polar Bears of Grinnell End Winter Golf Season

The Grinnell Polar Bears club of about a dozen local business and professional men finished their winter golf season with a flurry. They had pledged to play at least nine holes monthly through winter, or face an oyster dinner for the group. Despite heavy snow, the club members kept their promise.

Gazette Grinnell Grinnell “Polar Bears

Merten Leaves Monticello High for Iowa City Coaching Post

Monticello High School athletics head Francis Merten has accepted a contract to join Iowa City High School as assistant coach for next year. He will oversee basketball track and apparatus work at a salary of 1800 dollars.

Storo Monticello Francis Merten Iowa City

Washington IA to Use PWA Cash for School Improvements

Washington county schools expect PWA funds for several projects. The Washington board seeks 44000 for a new gym and auditorium at the junior high, plus remodeling. Brighton requests 1500 for redecoration and 1000 for a new athletic field. Riverside asks 10000 for a new gymnasium and 2000 for repairs and redecorating. Coppock lists 10000 for a new school house and heating unit.

Washington PWA Brighton Riverside Coppock

Washington Has Squad For Forty Trackmen

Washington Iowa and coach Fred Maasdam lead a squad of about forty for spring workouts. The team plans at least one dual meet and will compete in the Little Six outdoor meet at Muscatine and the district meet. If new leaders emerge, entries will be made in Fort Madison. Coach Guy Carlton anticipates football practice may start soon with most football candidates currently in track.

Gazette Washington Fred Maasdam Muscatine Maasdam Fort Madison Guy Carlton Carlton

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