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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1932
Page
3
Rumors say the University of Iowa and Iowa State College may resume football relations in 1933. Discussions focus on a possible Thanksgiving game and potential revenue benefits, with officials from both schools weighing options while seeking presidential sanction.
The piece highlights Tulane halfback Don Zimmerman as a top backfield talent and versatile athlete. It notes his 13 feet 10 inches pole vault, 24 feet 1% inches broad jump, javelin prowess, and wide athletic involvement from St. Charles High School. It also surveys football league standings and major player transfers across MLB and NFL circles, plus potential coaching moves at Chicago and Ames.
At the annual Immaculate Conception football banquet in the Hotel Roosevelt Jefferson and Lincoln rooms guests included Rt Rev Toomey Reverend Barrette director of athletics toastmaster and 1932 Il team members. Ray Neary was elected captain for 1933. fourteen letters were awarded to players led by Captain Her Morehead.
Richard Freeman was elected captain of the 1933 Vinton football team at a meeting of lettermen. Newell was named honorary captain after unanimous approval. Harold, 1932 captain, was cited as the squad's most valuable player and the banquet honoring the team will be held Tuesday evening, sponsored by the Vinton Lions Club.
Upper Iowa begins basketball practice with 25 players under Coach Doc Dorman. Only two lettermen, Gleason and Sungalia, likely secure spots. Myers may miss early season due to knee injury. other veterans include Kiple Elgin Bryant Beaconsfield Hughes Cresco and Appleton Edgewood. Opening game set for Dec 10 versus LaCrosse Teachers as Dorman builds a squad to avenge earlier football defeat.
Oxford announces the basketball schedule for the season under Coach Ker mit Cran and Supt W A Scott. Games listed include Cosgrove December 2 and Cosgrove January 13 at Oxford, with other matchups against Ely Iowa City Williamsboro Lone Tree Ladora Victor and center tournament dates noted.
Primo Carnera may meet Tom Heeney in a local Los Angeles bout on December 20, announced by matchmaker Wad Wadhams. Carnera is seeking an engagement with Max Baer.
George Quam the 33 year old one armed handball star will headline two exhibitions at the YMCA courts Monday afternoon and evening. He meets Ed Hollander city champion and 1931 state Y titlist at 5 15 and plays Wesley E Sila at 30 minutes after. Quam is Minnesota state singles champion known as father of the handball game in Minnesota. He has shown brilliant proficiency with one arm performing dexterous flips to compensate for the missing left.
Brooklyn high school released its calendar of games with Dec Hartwick at Brooklyn Dec 16 open Dec 23 Guernsey at Brooklyn Jan 6 Tama at Tama Jan 10 Toledo at Brooklyn Jan 13 Delle Plaine at Belle Plaine Jan 20 Montezuma at Brooklyn Jan 27 Tama at Brooklyn Jan 31 Montezuma at Montezuma Feb 3 Tolcedo at Toledo Feb 10 Belle Plaine at Brooklyn Feb 17 18 County Tournament at Grinnell. Thirty three men reported to Coach Hilton for the initial practice with only three letter men from last year.
La Mont boys and girls played on the local floor Tuesday evening. Girls lost 33 to 25 while the boys won 26 to 17. Next game set for Edgewood Friday evening.
Johnny Fryrear presents a strong supporting card for his main event with Dynamite Gas versus the Polish powerhouse. Eddie Denson faces Ray Calvert in six rounds, with Gus Anderson meeting Sid Robinson in a six heat bout and Kenny Moore versus Jack Kolar in a four round opener. Sonnenberg was at peak before Zybszko after a philly match incident.
Vinton high school opens the season December 13 hosting Grant High of Cedar Rapids on the local floor. Captain Mann returns at guard with Woodhouse at center. Freeman to forward. Eggleston and Carlson vie the other guard. Van Skike Whipple Prescott Abernathy and Hite compete for the other forward slot. Schedule includes Dysart Manchester Independence La Porte County and sectional tournament dates.
Millersburg defeated Ladora 25 to 9 in the girls game and 15 to 12 in the boys contest on Tuesday night in Millersburg.
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