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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1937

Page

6

Barker Predicts Strong Cornwell Football Prospects

Coach Barker, Cornwell athletic director, outlines a growing squad and optimism for the season. He notes 12 returning veterans, 16 freshmen likely joining, and a nine game schedule starting with Grinnell on Sept 23 and Monmouth on Sept 25.

Barker Monmouth Cold Mount Ron Sorker Grinnellthorities Pioneers Innell Purple Ripon Knox Simpson Rleton Franklin Coles Storrs Lyman Russell Spencer Bob Green Orville Grimes Jim Watson Ralph Bowman Charles Hokenson Dale Brand Ben Peterson Roy Knudson Bob Paul Bob Harrington Dick Moore Jack Paul Wallace Grams Eldon Beaver Mervin Rhodes Dick Heine Gleb Fedorin Don Anderson Bill Lehmen Art Boettcher Don Pease Bill Watson Jim Sprague Charles Harris Jim Taylor Red Faig Roger McClenahan Dean Grinnell Monmouth Mount Vernon Lawrence Beloit Coe Cedar Rapids Wis Galesbore Ill Indianola Carleton

San Quentin Prison Olympics Cancel Marathon Race

San Quentin prisoners were disappointed to learn that the Prison's Olympics would not include a marathon. The event on Sept 9 will feature 2,000 inmates in a track and field carnival with pole vaulting ranking second in popularity.

San Quentin Calif Sug Ee Spence Prison Bulletin

Medalist Still On Top In Golf Meet For Lefthanders

CHICAGO UP Alex Antonio Linden New Jersey medalist continued his drive toward the national left handers golf title in a quarter final match with Roy Ibelin of Dallas Texas. Antonio survived a close call Wednesday and beat D H Gwilliam of Youngstown Ohio one up at the thirty eighth green when his ball caromed into the cup. Ribelin defeated Ken Guenther of Sioux City Iowa for his quarter final berth. Others in the third match play included Harold Zad

Chicago Alex Antonio Linden N. J Auarter Roy Ibelin Dallas Tex Antonio D. H. Gwilliam Youngstown Gwilliam Ribelin Ken Guenther Sioux City Harold Zad

Cornel College coach Dick Barker eyes nine game slate

Athletic director and football coach Dick Barker of Cornell College looks ahead to a successful season. The preview mentions Alvin Rome, Fred Evens, Mor A. J. Thorner Jr, E. L. Edes, Rice, Riley Trumbo and Marseilles among the figures connected to the team in Sole, Ohio.

Dick Barker Cornell College Wick Sole Alvin Aa Rome Fred ‘Evens Mor A. J. Thorner, Jr E. L. Edes Riley Trumbo Marseilles

Two Horses Sweep Heats at Buchanan County Fair

Special to The Casette Independence Colleen Direct owned by W J Engle of Waverly won all three heats in the 2:14 pace. Peter Duke owned by A J Shanklin of Anamosa likewise swept three heats in the 2:24 trot. The event carried a purse of 8160 with multiple times noted, including 2:25 and 2:24 segments.

Independence Colleen Direct W. J. Engle Waverly Buchanan County Fair Peter Duke A. J. Shanklin Anamosa Vieter Wats Menry Wilkenay Odlen Ala Maurice Mekin Keith Centre WP Anameek Yates Genian Province

Dempsey Says He Is Quietly Going Nuts

Henry Melzmore reports Jack Dempsey, now running Jack Dempsey's restaurant near Fiftieth Street and Eighth Avenue, is overwhelmed by fame. He describes constant handshakes, solicitations, and fans who want autographs or to kiss him, plus threats and harassment from intoxicated rivals.

Dempsey New York Jack Dempsey Fiftieth Eighth Avenue Jack Joe Glutz Fick ‘Dempsey Hannah

George Baker Leads Decorah Qualifiers

George A. Baker shot 143 for thirty six holes to lead the Oneota Golf and Country club tournament qualifiers in Decorah. Orland Haugen ran second with 149 while Mac Scott, club champion, was seeded. Flight pairings for the championship and second through sixth flights were listed with numerous matchups.

Decorah George A. Baker Oneota Orland Haugen Mac Scott Scott al Anderson G.er Verne Blount Orland Magee R. Maines Pred Kenneth Meyer George Wilee Gress I Becker Ray Alever Olav Hamreys A. Juve N. Johnson Charles Algiblech P. Hagen C. P. Wilson J .A. Bradisy Joe Mockels L. L Might C. W. Johnson J. WN. Lee W. A. Wesner Joe Huber Amundsen A. Lynch Dr. C. Evanson Paul Neider Fourch Affen H. P Mar Nofseth J. J. Blodgett Kenneth Towvoldstay Wiliam Janson Mel Johnson Gogin C. E. Vetter Sig Hanson E. Jarman B. B. Anundsen T. HM. Carolan Tom. Lynch Weagant Peuon Moore Dr. L. E. Larson A. German Pierceade A. F. Fritchen Piaventh T. Maugen J. Brunt Or. George Howland Ares H. Davidson J, Welgie

Red Pepper Pitchers Spark Sioux City Cowboys Page

The article highlights Sioux City Cowboys pitchers Claire Bertram and Menner Graf, both with Pensacola in the Southeastern league, noting Bertram's no-hitters and long scoreless outings. It also discusses Chicago Cubs pitching instability under Charley Grimm and details about Dykes Potter’s potential promotion and Raiders' pennant race performance.

Sioux City Cowboys Claire Bertram Menner Graf Pensacola Pfra Bertram Selma Ala Montgomery Merdian Graf Cowboys Chicago Cube Bruins Cubs Esti Eigme Pittsburgh Chicago Alvar Pirates Garer Bryant Root Parmelee Shaun Carleton Charley Grimm

Defending Champs Renew Drive For Semi-Pro Title

The defending champion Halliburtons of Duncan Oklahoma defeated Char to move closer to the national semi pro title. Enid Oklahoma climbed into a top spot by beating Lisbon Falls Maine 15 to 6, tying Buford Georgia for the lead after no defeats in three games. Other results from Wednesday include Plegete Alaska 12 Ind 3 and Granen Georgia 1 Norfolkwood. Earth-hog note ends.

Wichita Kan Duncan Okla Halliburtons Char Wednes Ark Enid Lisbon Falls Buford Plegete F Aris Ind Deen Ent Relais Waseriy Tox Town Nolywood Grerts Warsi Ok Neb

Johnny Jacobs Sets 29 First Nine Holes Record

Johnny Jacobs 16 year old Cedar Rapids golfer defeated R. J. Rogers 8 and 7 in Kenmore city meet. He posted a first nine score of 29 with pars on holes one and four and seven birdies, finishing 2 under par for the 36 par nine. Jacobs totaled 64 for the 18 and set a new record ahead of Eli Darrow’s 66 in qualifying.

Johnny Jacobs Cedar Rapids Clinton R. J. Rogers Kenmore Jacob Jacobs Eli Darrow

Genetta Leads Fast Races at Benton County Fair Opener

Genetta posted fast times in two harness races at the Benton County Fair opening day. A large crowd watched close finishes as the program highlighted swift performances and competitive heats.

Genetta Benton County

All Star Football Game Set With Packers at Soldier Field

Chicago AP 15000 fans will watch the annual all star game on Sept 1 at Soldier Field pitting college stars against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers show strong offense led by passing duo Arnold Heber and Don Hutson, while the all stars’ defense appears weaker than past editions. Coaches held two long offensive sessions with no final rules agreement, adjourned to Thursday.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Collegians Chicago Bears Detroit Lions All Star Packers Arenold Heber Don Hutson All Stars Hureday

Hornsby Sued For 196.50 By Former St. Louis Landlord

A suit was filed in St. Louis against Rogers Hornsby former manager of the St. Louis Browns seeking 196.50 from the owners of a house he once occupied. They allege he left last November without surrendering keys and that prowlers broke in damaging the property.

Hornsby St. Louis

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