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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1934

Page

13

Ohio State withdraws from Penn Relays to enter Drake event

Ohio State University pulled its entry from the Penn relays to compete at the Drake relays in Des Moines next Friday and Saturday. The Buckeyes become the only Big Ten school to skip Drake in five years, shifting top track athletes from Penn to Drake. Kansas also plans to send Glenn Cunningham to Penn, a move that surprised Drake which expects Cunningham to compete as the Kansas star is enrolled at Penn for the year’s special event.

Ohio State Penn Olumbus Ohio State University Pennsylvania Drake University of Kansas Glenn Cunningham Philadelphia Kansas Cunningham Penn Relays Gene Venzke Pennsylvania II Kansas Relays

Detroit Resents Being Dropped By North Central Association

Detroit athletic director Charles E. Dorais denounces the North Central association move to drop the University of Detroit from its accredited list as a gross exaggeration of a minor technical matter. He challenges the group to justify the ruling or compare it with other leading universities. The inspector’s report reportedly described the situation as acceptable.

Detroit North Central Association University of Detroit Charles E. Dorats Dorais

Rosenbloom to Meet Gainer in New Haven Ring Feature

In a slow boxing week Maxey Rosenbloom will headline a Ten Round light heavyweight bout with A Gainer of Connecticutt at New Haven on Monday. The bout marks Rosenbloom’s latest active engagement as he eyes continued ring activity amid a subdued schedule.

Rosenbloom Gainer New York Maxey Rosenbloom New Haven Ormera Pete

Tipton Trackmen Triumph Over DeWitt in 67 60 Victory

Tipton High School’s track team defeated DeWitt 67 to 60 in a close meet. Individual event notes mention strong performances and key splits, highlighting Tipton runners and relay legs that powered the win in a competitive home encounter.

Tipton Trip DeWitt

Oneida High Baseball Schedule Arranged

Oneida High School announces the baseball schedule with matchups and dates. Details cover home and away games and key opponents on the coming season.

Oneida High

Standings and schedules from the American League and National League

The standings list teams and records in the American League and National League with upcoming game dates. Mon night results and Monday games are noted for Chicago Detroit Cleveland St Louis Boston Washington and other clubs.

Detroit New York Lous Boston Philadel Thicaro Chicago Cleveland St Louis Washington Phiadelphia

Rogers Rides A Horse Caddying For Fred Stone

Hollywood report says golf cad dies would be jocks if all followed Will Rogers. Fred Stone finally got the cowboy humorist to play a round and act as caddy. Rogers lugged clubs two holes then dropped them in disgust on the fairway and rode a horse to finish the round.

Hollywood Will Rogers Fred Stone Rogers Stone

Jack Curley Guests Testimonial Dinner in New York

Jack Curley wrestling impresario hosted a testimonial dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York Sunday night. About 500 attendees, including prominent promoters and figures from the wrestling world, recognized Curley for four decades of promoting heavyweight champions and related entertainments.

Jack Curley New York Gts Vatcan Chou Hotel Astor Peevaster Gerera James A Fares

Calmar High Extends Fifth Straight Victory

Calmar High won its fifth straight game defeating nearby rival in a decisive score. Key players contributed strong offense as the team maintained first place lead in the standings and showcased continued improvement.

Pertaetn the Gazette Calmar- Ca.mar Sse Ridosaa

Needle Ball Makes a Hitters Holiday

International News Service polls show both leagues expect the needle ball to boost home runs this season while pitchers may gain speed. Managers like George Gibson and Charley Grimm note changes in hitting and pitching mix with elevated seams aiding breaking balls.

Davis J. Walsh International News Service New York George Gibson Pirates Charley Grimm Cubs Chuck Klein Leonard Koeneke Hughey Critz Terry Critz Hubbell Fred Fitzsimmons Phils Braves Franch Frisch Cardinals Bill McKechnie McKechnie Ben Cantwell Bob O Farrell Reds Jimmy Wi Phillies

Fayette Triumph Over Maynard High In Tight Baseball Finish

Maynard high faced Favrette on the local diamond. Maynard led 7 to 5 heading into the final inning but Favrette tied the game with two runs. Two extra innings were needed to decide the outcome with Fayette winning 8 to 7.

Maynard Maynard High Favrette Necessurt Fayette

Central League to operate six clubs with Battle Creek

The Central baseball league will start with six clubs after awarding Battle Creek a franchise. Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Muskegon Springfield Morro and Peoria join the lineup. The season opens May 17.

Central League Chicago ‘Ins Eagle Battle Creek Creinnat Reds Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Minh Springfield Muskegon Morr Peoria

Price Set for Carnera and Baer Title Bout at MSG

Madison Square Garden announced the June 14 championship fight with ticket tiers. Inner circle seats are $11.50, outer circle $5.50, and outer rim $3.45. top price for ringside tickets is $25, with $1.50 service charges noted.

Carnera and Baer NFW York Mondas Madison Square Garden A

Red Sox draw huge crowds as Cubs on road to glory

Paul Dean struggles in his first two Cardinals outings as brother Dizzy vows 45 wins. Boston crowds set a 44 631 attendance record at Fenway as Cubs win on the road. Kiki Cuyler returns and Tuck Stainback shines in center. Cedar Rapids park eyed for a name change to Hill Park.

Paul Dean Dizzy St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Paul Dean Boys Red Sox Saston Boston Belden Hill Hill Cedar Rapids Hill Park

Tulsa and Washburn Join Missouri Valley Conference

Washburn University in Topeka and Tulsa University in Oklahoma were admitted to the Missouri Valley athletic conference Monday. The addition boosts the league to eight members, strengthening its southern tier amid prior membership including Drake, Washington University, Creighton, Grinnell, Oklahoma A and M, and others.

Drake University of Des Moines Washington University of St Louis Creighton University of Omaha Oklahoma A and M of Stillwater Grinnell College Grinnell Washburn Tulsa Oklahoma A and M

Coe Star Freddie Hild Signs to Coach Hartley High

Freddie Hild, noted Coe college halfback, signs to coach Hartley High School next year. He will lead football basketball and track programs and teach manual training at the small Spencer area school with about 175 students.

Freddie Hild Coe College Hartley Hild Hartley High School Spencer

Memorial In Honor Of McGraw To Be Erected At Polo Grounds

A memorial for the late John J McGraw will rise this summer at the Polo Grounds. He guided his teams to ten pennants and three world championships in thirty years as manager. Funds come from the Giants club Giants players and the National League.

New York John J McGraw Polo Grounds Giants National League

Six Schools Entered In Ke-Wash Carnival

Six schools will enter the annual Ke-Wash conference track meet sponsored by Washington junior college next Friday. Case Field will host preliminaries at one o'clock with finals at three. Schools include Richland Keota Kalona Wellman Brighton West Chester.

Specia The Gazette Washington Ta Washington Junior College Case Richland Keota Kalona Wellman Brighton West Chester

Drake Relays Bring Coe Tigers and Panthers to Des Moines

Drake Relays draw Coe College with 880 yard and mile relays and possible individuals. Washington plans 440 and 880 with four runners same in each event. Grant star Clemens questions return from injury delaying final relay decisions and may keep Panthers from traveling to Des Moines.

Drake Coe Des Moines Washington Grant Fred Winter Clemens Star Panther Winter Panthers

Grant Flies High But Falls To Shields In Mason-Dixon Final

Bryan M. Grant Jr. from Atlanta, just 120 pounds, toppled Lester Stoefen and pressured Frank Shields in a five set final of the Mason and Dixon tournament. Shields ultimately won 2-6 1-6 6-3 8-6 6-4 as Allison and Lott claimed doubles titles. Jane Sharp of Pasadena won the women’s singles and teamed with Stoefen for mixed doubles victory.

Shields Wilmer Allison George Lott Stoefen Jane Sharp Pasadena Calif Berkeley Bell Florence Leboutiller New York Norma Taubele Katherine Winthrop Boston Miss Leboutillier

Meyer wins 150 mile Targa Florio road race at Ascot

In a tough Ascot Speedway race Lou Meyer the three time national champion piloted his stock car to victory in the 150 mile Targa Florio road race beating fourteen rivals. He held the lead from the 107th lap while Ted Horn finished second with Al Gordon third and Cliff Bergere fourth.

Los Angeles Lou Meyer Ascot Legion Speedway Meyer Ted Horn Horn al Gordon Cliff Bergere Danny de Paolo Stubby Stubblefield Rex Mays Woody Woodford

Junior Firefighters Hold Meeting Tonight

E J Hyde urged all prospective members of the American Legion junior baseball team to report at 7 pm for a meeting at the Central fire station. Important announcements will be made and all candidates should be present.

E J Hyde Menacer Junior Firefighters American Legion Central Fire Station

Cubs Believe Road Jinx Is Broken by Strong Start

Chicago manager Charlie Grimm and the Cubs return home confident the road jinx is shattered after five straight wins on foreign fields led by Lonnie Warneke and Pat Malone. Chuck Klein and Tuck Stainback boost the attack as Chicago eyes a big home crowd and renewed pennant hopes.

Chicago Cubs Len Warneke Guy Bush Pat Malone Charley Root Paul Mickelson Chicago Charlie Grimm Cubs Mighty Giants Cub Wrigley Field Grimm Cincinnati St. Louis Jin Chuck Klein Tuck Stainback Lonnie Warneke Warneke Charlie Root Reds Cardinals Billy Herman Herman Babe Buster

Coe College to Meet Omaha University on Oct 6

North Dakota signs a home and home football deal with the Cardinals of University of Omaha while Coe College of Iowa also inks a game for next fall. The Cardinals host North Dakota September 26 at Grand Forks and travel to Omaha October 6.

Omaha Neb Led Hartman Municipal University of Omaha University of North Dakota Cardinals Coe College of Iowa North Dakotans Grand Forks Doc North Dakota

Singh Mack Mat Show Frill Cancelled At Coliseum

The wrestling match between Jagot Singh and George Mack billed for Friday night at the coliseum was canceled due to conflicting dates. Singh was slated to appear in Springfield Illinois that night. Matchmaker Eddie Jennings of the American Legion club sought a substitute match to keep the show on schedule.

Jagot Singh George Mack Coliseum Singh Springfield Eddie Jennings American Legion Club Today

Kirk of Boone Wins State Ping Pong Title

Harley Kirk of Boone won the state ping pong championship defeating Jimmy Mays of Des Moines in the finals. Filbert and Bender of Council Bluffs captured the doubles title by defeating Bicklen and Wilson of Ames.

Kirk of Boone Boone, Ia Harley Kirk Jimmy Mays Des Moines Filbert and Bender Council Bluffs Bicklen and Wilson Ames

Sunday Baseball Scores From Chicago and Elsewhere

Wireless collage of box scores shows Chicago and St Louis clash with Warneke and Hartnett on one side while Boston and New York tally runs. American League results include Washington and Philadelphia in a pitching duel as New York and Boston post high scoring wins.

Chicago St Louis Warneke and Hartnett J Dean P. Dean Wihford Hesse V. Davis DeLancey Boston New York Brandt Frankhouse Hogan Fitzsimmons Salveson Bowman Richards Pittsburgh Cincinnati French Smith and Grace Johnson Benton Shaute O'Farrell Washington Philadelphia Thomas Berg Mahaffey Hayes Gomez Jorgens Rhodes Walberg Pennock Ferrell Ono Weaver Newsom and Grube Earnshaw Wyatt and Shea

Saints Sign Tulsa Trio Boosts St Joseph Prospects

St Joseph club announces spring training opens Wednesday with 23 signed or offered players and up to 23 more possible. Three players from Tulsa Frank Haley says include Andy Bednar Neph Parham and Lobaugh. Additional help may arrive from Cleveland Minneapolis and other teams.

T. Joseph, Mo St. Joseph Western League Baseball Club Saints Frank Haley Tulsa Cleveland Minneapolis Andy Bednar Neph Parham Bednar Lobaugh Parham Cy Blanton Ed Selway Haley Bill Starr Starr Dicket Rock Island Charley Bates Howard McFarland Walter Carson Buckshot Taft Calif Herman Snooker St Joseph Wick Morgan Colorado Luther Hake Seattle Ore Frank Cash Husky Denver Harold Bigfire Sioux City Pacific Coast Ralph Moreau Muskogee Wes Griffin Gene McCue Long Beach

Drake Relays entrants exceed last year's mark

Drake relays field expands with late entries pushing totals beyond 1924 figures. Thirty universities and forty colleges signaled entry while one hundred twelve high school teams entered, as standout athletes including Sears Metcalfe Ward Torrance and Purvis prepare for individual events alongside relay action.

Des Moines INS Pitch Johnson

Gossip From The Dugout And Clubhouse Eyeing The Majors

Gossip from baseball highlights the mix of sport and politics in the majors. Ki Ki Cuyler is seen as a dancer and player with many trophies, Red Faber recalls the 1917 world series heroics tempered by a costly error, and Ben Chapman changes stance resembling Ty Cobb. The piece também mentions Woodrow Wilson Davis and Grover Cleveland Hartley in scouting roles, plus a nod to Grover Cleveland Alexander.

AL Demaree Ki Ki Cuyler Cubs Red Faber Giants Ben Chapman Yanks Ben Ty Cobb Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Davis Grover Cleveland Hartley St. Louis Browns Grover Cleveland Alexander

Real estate transfers listed for multiple parcels and owners

George P. Wilwer and wife convey to Iowa Finance Co. several lots and plats with restrictions for $1. John Barta and wife convey to Mike C. Novak for $1. BM Wolf, trustee, to Don Barnes for $1. Grace Graham Edmiston, wife of grantor, to Robert B. Edmiston for $1. Properties include multiple lots in Auditors Plat 83 and Youngs Add, plus state border note. Dates range 1934 to 1930s.

George P. Wilwer Iowa Finance Co John Barta Mike C. Novak BM Wolf Don Barnes Grace Graham Edmiston Robert B. Edmiston Young

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