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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1935

Page

6

Iowa State Sees Strong Prospects For 1936 Grid Team

Iowa State coach George Veenker counts eleven lettermen and a strong sophomore group as key to a potential breakthrough season. Veteran linemen including Harold Schafroth and Ike Hayes lead a solid line, with Tom Neal and Harold Miller guiding the backfield and quarterback Edwin Snell thriving in the offense. The Cyclones face eight games including Big Six rivals Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas and Kansas State.

Associated Press Fes Iowa State George Veenser Veenser State Veenker Harold Schafroth Des Moines Durwood Hensen Soux City John Catron Camp Crook S. D al Stoecker Alason City William Partridge Harmon N. C Ike Hayes Russell Councliff Gary Ind Burdette Hanna Marion Hanna John Anderson Ankeny Weener Bill Allender Atlantic al Waite Harold Birney DeWitt Darrell Johnson Boone Gorden Camp Waterloo Tom Neal Sioux City Harold Miller Harris Edwin Snell Mason City Cyclone Snell Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Kansas State Iowa Cyclones

Vesely Sets Kenmore Course Record at Sixty Four

Local golfer Bill Vesely carded two 32s to establish a 64 at the Kenmore course, beating Glenn Darrow’s 65. Vesely played with his brother Bob, Cedar Rapids observers note score integrity is strong due to Bob’s county auditor role. The column also reports Kenmore ownership talks with Cedar Rapids city council amid plans for city takeover and recreational development. Local interest focuses on Johnny Waver skipping Iowa open for Chicago Amateur prep, with Evanston Country Club singled out as a difficult layout. Mrs. Esslinger is tipped to defend her Kenmore women’s title this week with pro Charlie Burkman noting likely strong field.

Kenmore Bill Vesely Bill Glenn Darrow Evanston Country Club Johnny Cedar Wo Esslinger Charlie Burk Chester Johnson Cedar Rapids Waubeck Chester Dick Hahn Backbone State Park Strawberry Point Waubeek Red

Bridges Outlast White Sox 4 1 in Wide Victory

Boston's offense sparked by Almada and Cooke leads to an 8 inning rally. Berg fielded three hits as plays and substitutions shaped the close game. In St Louis, Pepper's 10th inning single ends Indians comeback bid. Solters scores as Browns edge Cleveland 6 5 after late ties.

Berg Boston Cooke Almada Johnson Cronin Alex Ferrell

Carl Ashby and Jim Gardner Lead Oelwein Tourney Field

In Monticello the second annual softball tournament will be played on public school grounds with three night games each evening. Schedule lists Monticello, Gildners, Ana mfosa, Dyersville Night Owls, Maquoketa CCC, Clarence, Highway Commission, Tipton, Shomont, Grill, Anamosa, Midgets, Vinton, DeMolays, and Friday night finalists vying for prizes of 18, 12 and 6 dollars.

The Gazette Monticello Stuhlers Gildners Anamfosa Dyersville Night Owls Maquoketa CCC Clarence Highway Commission Dyersville Shomont Tipton Grill Anamosa Midgets Vinton DeMolays

Local Horseshoe Team To Meet Cedar Falls

Cedar Rapids horseshoe club faces Cedar Falls duo at Cedar Falls Sunday to avenge a three week ago defeat. Clubs seeking matches should contact B. Stoney at 209 B avenue NE.

Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids B. Stoney Avenue

Women golfers begin annual city tournament Monday

The article notes a qualifying round Monday for women, with matches daily leading to a 36 hole final Friday. Blanche Vorkooper tied the Kenmore course record Saturday with a brilliant 40 44, a score admired by many male players. Kenmore is trimming roughs on fairways and Ellis tournaments have received more support. An evening electrical storm over Kenmore's fairways is described as impressive.

Kenmore Blanche Vorkooper Mrs Vorkeooper Ellis

Schrader and Collins Set to headline Iowa State Fair races

Cedar Rapids racer Gus Schrader and Emory Collins, Canadian champion and former Le Mars driver, head the Des Moines program August 23 24 36. Schrader is famed as the fastest dirt track runner in the United States and holds the Des Moines track record. About forty top drivers have entered, with past Cedar Rapids entrants among them. Schrader and Collins have clashed in previous meets with Schrader leading.

Iowa Frontier Park Gus Schrader Cedar Rapids Emory Collins le Mars Des Moines Schrader United States Collins

Bass Fare Poor With Fancy Lures On Lake Lena Trip

A L McKinstry and Harry Taylor of Cedar Rapids fail to entice Lake Lena bass with bright lures while minnows and worms draw bites. The party caught about fifty bass and some crappies and bluegills in a single afternoon, with worms priced six cents a dozen. Other Minnesota anglers report sizeable northern pike and wall-eyed bass from Leech Lake and Maquoketa river trips amid storms and treks by local Gazette staffers and campers.

Lake Lena Detroit Lakes Minn A. L.mckinstry Harry Taylor Cedar Rapids Bob McKinstry al Potter Chicago Shoreham LL. McKinstry Lake Lena Iowa Manchester Clarence Clifford Kephart Ms Son Lawrence Wayne Graham Leech Lake Walker Young Kephart Maquoxeta Kephart Sylvan Bixby, Jr Maquoketa Hopkinton Bixby Maquoketa River

Demons to Play Marion at Thomas Park Sunday

The Robins Demons schedule a game versus Marion at Thomas Park at 2 30 p m Sunday. Teams wishing games with the Demons should contact Charles Frendress at Robins.

Robins Demons Marion Thomas Park Demons Charles Frendress Robins

Iowa Freshmen Face Eligibility Woes Before 1935 Season

Owa City The University of Iowa football program confronts eligibility questions for several freshman candidates as coach Ossie Salem prepares for the 1935 season. Among those in doubt are Nate Estrin Dale Liddicoat Don Gugler and Jack Litton while 19 major letter men and five minor letter men provide experienced depth for a grueling schedule starting with Bradley Tech South Dakota Colgate and a Big Ten run culminating with Illinois Indiana Minnesota Purdue and Northwestern.

Owa City University of Iowa Ossie Salem Nate Estrin Waterloo Dale Liddicoat Dale Liddicoat, Chariton, End; Don Gugler Council Bluffs Jack Litton Ottumwa Ledger Bernie Page Jerry Foster Fred Radloff Salem Hawkeye Iowans Iowa Bradley Tech South Dakota Colgate Illinois Indiana Minnesota Purdue Northwestern Dick Crayne Ozzie Simmons Ohio State

Monticello To Hold 2nd Annual Labor Day Tourney

OELWEIN The seventh annual Labor day tournament sponsored by the Oelwein Country club will be held September 1 and 2 with qualifiers August 30 or 31 and the morning of September 1. A 72 hole medal event crowns the sixteen championship flight players.

Oelwein Oelwein Country Club Carl Ashby

Invaders Will Battle Blairstown Here Sunday

The Cedar Rapids Invaders host Blairstown Sunday at Daniels Park with a 2 30 p.m. kickoff. The game features a clash between two regional teams and a chance to claim bragging rights in the county.

Invaders Blairstown Cedar Rapids Invaders Daniels Park

Hal Epps Takes Lead In Western League Batting

Hal Epps of the Cedar Rapids Raiders surged to the top of the Western League batting race with a .346 average this week. Charley Clements of Council Bluffs moved to second, while Pete Fleming fell behind. Earl Brucker and Pat Patchett followed in the top five. Clements also led in triples with 13, Ben Hassler topped doubles, Hugh Willingham drove in 62 runs and Willingham led homers with 18. Council Bluffs led team batting at .289. Sioux City fielding led at .959. Bill Prince of Davenport had 12 wins and 3 losses.

Hal Epps Cedar Rapids Raiders Epps Pete Fleming Charley Clements Council Bluffs Clements Earl Brucker St. Joseph Pat Patchett Hugh Willingham Sioux City Ben Hassler Harry Whitehouse Cedar Rapids Keokuk Bill Prince Davenport Sioux Cby Eam Areoport

Gards Beat Cubs and Narrow Lead in Tight Tilt

Derringer limited the Pirates to five hits and seven strikeouts as Cincinnati and Pittsburgh game details show Lombardi and Vaughan shining with key hits. Lombardi homered and Vaughan had a three base hit, while the Reds edged ahead in a tight 2 to 0 or 2 to 1 style summary with errors and booming plays.

Cincinnati Pittebursh AB Byrd OlJensen Myers Suhr Kamp’s Grace Derr Birkofer Eecees Pittsburgh Ahie Kampouris Lombardi Vaughan Riges Derringer Pittsbrugh

Berger's 24th HR Lifts Braves Past Dodgers 6 5

Walter Berger belts his 24th homer with two on in the third to give Boston a four run lead that Brooklyn later ties before a late score by Coscarart on a single. Huck Betts earns his first win of the season after relieving in the sixth as Boston defeats Brooklyn 6 to 5.

Brooklyn Walter Berger Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Berger Braves Dodgers Boston Tony Cuccinero Coscarart Huck Betts Frankhouse Bobby Reiss

Krejci Bros Take On Marengo All Star Team

In Marengo Cedar Rapids brothers Krejci face the kittenball All Star squad with three wins and two losses by one run. Probable pitcher Ervin Knock held Vinton to five hits and one run Sunday. Mike Wichmann, top league pitcher, is slated to pitch Tuesday to wind up the season.

Marengo Krejeci Brothers Cedar Rapids Ervin Knock Vinton Martin Mike"’ Wichmann

Trotters Set Record At Delaware Co Fair

A speed record for the Delaware county fair was set in Manchester on the closing day, with a final heat time of 2:06 in the 2:18 pace. Erwin Dygert of Manchester, who led the speed department, had previously driven the record exhibition race here. Carl Hamilton of Des Moines praised the local society’s racing program as among the best statewide this year.

the Gazette Manchester Delaware County Erwin Dygert Carl Hamilton Des Moines

Poweshiek Winners In County 4 H Softball

Special to The Gazetta Marengo Poweshiek county 4 H kittenball players will meet the Scott Clinton winner at Iowa City Tuesday night after a 17 to 14 victory over Iowa county at Victor. Iowa county won a practice game over Keokuk county by one run but tired players hindered their defense and fielding was weak.

Gazetta Marengo Poweshiek County Scott Clinton Iowa City Iowa County Victor Keokuk County

Riverside Firemen in Richmond Diamondball Tourney

Riverside and teams from Kalona Brighton Washington Richmond Hills and Bayertown will compete in a diamondball tournament at Richmond Sunday. Cash prizes of 20 10 and 5 dollars will be awarded to high placing teams. The Havel Red Jackets are the favorites.

the Gazette Riverside Riverside Firemen Kalona Brighton Washington Richmond Hills Bayertown Havel Red Jackets

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