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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1932

Page

2

Iowa Sophomore Five Opens Season Against Bradley Tech

Iowa prepares for the 1932-33 basketball season opener against Bradley Tech of Peoria. Four sophomores start, with veterans in reserve for Coach Bowie Williams. Probable Iowa lineup includes guards Ben Selzer and Marshall Ricks, center Howard Bastian, and forwards John Grim and Ed Break Chiraca. The game features limited veteran presence but experienced depth from last season.

Owa City University of Iowa Hawkeyes Bradley Tech Peoria Bowie Spreeitt Pears Acainser Davis Mace Cuards Searra Bawkeye Howard Wil Promisin Farvara Pasion Waaie Howard Bastian Elgara John Grim Yewa Civ Edward Break Chiraca Othe Wil Hal Ben Selzer Marshall Ricsert Starric Jowa Tradier Trrh Gernee Co. S.rpacs Mace Ofsrra Bert McGreue Tom Crabbe Kausr

Coe Freshmen Report For Coach Moray Eby

Thirty five Coe college freshmen reported to Coach Moray Eby for the initial basketball practice Tuesday. The yearling squad is large and strong with former high school stars among the list. Eby will be assisted by members of the basketball theory class.

Coe College Moray Eby Little Kohawk Eby Vincent Antle de Smet S D John Bigger Pyeng Yang Cleo Misel West Liberty Harold Mullinnix Sigourney George Nichols Lawrence Petersen Russell Pottinger Peru Walter Rath Coecgon David Richeson Oakland City Ind Donald Rohde Nashua Jesse John Sarr Donnellson Vernon Stintzi Chester Stuart van Dorn Waverly Warren Buchan James Carrithers Ray Moss Jo¢ Schneider Elmer Keith William Knaack Darrell Martin Wesley Stookey, and Harold Waltermeier Cedar Rapaids

Fields Returns with Knockout Win Amid Booing

Jackie Fields world welterweight champion returned after seven months away due to eye trouble and stopped Tommy Herman in the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout in San Francisco. Herman failed to beat the count after a solid right hook, drawing boos from the crowd as manager Dec Kearns was seen chatting with Herman before the first bell. Fields weighed 154 pounds.

San Francisco Calif Jackie Fields Tommy Herman Chicaro Biddis Herman Dec Kearns Hernan Pields Hermon

Washington Juniors Meet Ottumwa Five Friday

Washington Juniors prepare to host Ottumwa Five at the Otumwa Barer school gym in a Friday basketball matchup. The readable lines reference a league game and local teams with likely scoring notes.

Washington Ottumwa

Indoor Polo Stars Dominate As Guest Leads Scoring

The report highlights Winston Guest as the top scorer in an Indoor Polo event with ten goals, followed by Gerard Smith and Jam MM tied at eight. Stewart Iglehart and Jones, Michael P. are noted among top finishers. The piece mentions President Hoover and ties to Chinese government policy as broader context.

Crgett Peti Potg Gerard Smith Jam MM Stewart Iglehart Mtocinsaki Jones Michael P Rathborne Sacksman Arested Cen Poe

Purdue Leads 1854 Big Ten Schedule With Tough Conference Tests

The 1854 Big Ten slate features Purdue defending champion facing a demanding schedule including Minnesota Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois. The loop runs twelve conference games with key clashes in January February and March across Chicago Evanston Iowa City and Columbus.

Chicago -Ap Sig Tem Oasketbal Purdue Cefendime Minnesota Illnois Indiana Town Madigan Wisconain Twe Scheduw Ohio Starve A Caso Wisconsin Et Phors Micheoain Indiana Normvesterma Jowa Miichicar State Indiana Northwestern Minneso Michigan Wisconsir Ohio Stae Purde Sfichigan Chicago Illinois Ohio State Minesota Oho State Iowa Juno Town Purdue Wisconsin Illinois Town Illindis Tows Milinois Isconsin Ilnois

St Marys Faces Alabama Saturday In Coast Battle

San Francisco report previews the game between St Marys of Moraga and the University of Alabama. Coach Frank Thomas drills defense against overhead plays and Alabama practices forward passes. Angel Brovelli, St Marys back, is fit and ready to play.

San Francisco INS Pacific Coast St Marys of Moraga University of Alabama Alabama Frank Thomas Alabama St Mary's St Mary’s St Marys Angel Brovelli

Wapsie Eight Teams In League Battles

Clarence hosts a league night with eight Wapsie teams in action. Wheatland faces Bennett in a top matchup as last year’s champions push for a spark with veteran returners.

Wapsie Clarence Wheatland Bennett Lammers Springdale Mecanicsville Ceemberhings Lowdon Calamus Ipton Stanwood Grand Meane

Quasqueton Edges Winthrop 23 22 In Narrow Victory

Quasqueton defeated Winthrop 23 to 22 in a tight game. The scoring line shows a close back and forth with a late stand securing the win for Quasqueton.

Quasqueton Winthrop

Local Sport Roundup Mixed Results Favorites Shine

A jumble of names and teams appears in this condensed sports brief. Players from Dallas Milwaukee and Davenport feature among wins and losses as coaches shuffle lineups and strategies. Key bouts include close finishes and standout performances outlined in terse game notes.

Pitt Turns To Work For Rose Bowl Game

Pitt football players end a six day vacation to retrieve gear and begin Rose Bowl preparations. Coach Sutherland will take leave. Andy Gustafson will run drills as Pitt faces a pledged southern team in a charity tilt.

PITT Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Orras Jock Serbheriand Grimiar Sfasens Mtr Invita Wis Suto Is86 Panthers Amd Xouttiev Pasy Pasadena Sutherland Wil Andy Gustafson Pone

Sarazen Prepares for Busy Campaign in 1933

American golf champion Sam Sarazen plans a winter campaign including a trip to England in April for singles matches against British rivals ahead of the Open Championship and Ryder Cup. Manager Ray McCarthy says Sarazen may also play in the Los Angeles and Agua Caliente opens depending on offers.

New York API Gene Sarazen British Isles Sarazen Ray McCarthy England Archie Compton

Dean Elected Captain Of Harvard For 1933

Cambridge Mass UP John H Dean of Cohasset was unanimously elected captain of Harvard's 1933 football team. The back, a strong punter and interferer, prepared at Phillips Exeter Academy. He stands six feet two inches tall and weighs 190 pounds.

Cambridge, Mass John H Dean Cohasset Harvard Phillips Exeter Academy

Michigan Snubs Roses Bid as Pitt Lands Rose Bowl Invite

The piece argues Michigan was denied a Rose Bowl invitation, while Pittsburgh was chosen. It questions Big Ten unity and hints that rival schools and officials may have opposed Michigan, reflecting on Fielding Yost and Western conference dynamics amid a broader critique of boxing and sports ethics.

Michigan Southern California Pittsburgh Sao Sands Dently Vist Pargy Tomax Poe Fae Abeta Southern California Sant Fielding Yost Ann Arbor Northwestern Avcaia Aky Arama

Big Train Johnson Farewell Banquet In Washington

Washington fans and dignitaries gathered to honor Walter Johnson at a farewell banquet as he leaves the Senators. Telegrams from President Hoover and former President Coolidge poured in while Johnson, out of work, reflected on a career as the club’s long time pitching ace and siege gun. He acknowledged the crowd and thanked Washington for the support during his tenure.

Washington Washingtons Walter Johnson Hoover Coolidge Johnson Washington Club Joé Crown Senators

Battalino Retires From Boxing Ring

Hartford based former world featherweight champion Battalino announces retirement from professional boxing. He won the title in 1929 by defeating Andre Routis and had defenses against Kid Chocolate Fidel La Barba Earl Mastro and Freddie Miller. He relinquished the title last January after failing to make weight for a defense against Lew Feldman.

Hartford Conn Bat Battalino Hartford Battler Andre Routis Lew Feldman Battalino Kid Chocolate Fidel la Barba Earl Mastro Freddie Miller

Grand Mound Edges Lowden 23 19 in Hard Fought Game

In Lowden a fast hard fought clash saw Grand Mound defeat Lowden High 23 to 19. Schneider led Lowden with 37 points while Schinter paced Grand Mound with 5 points.

Grand Mound Downs Lowden High Sreda Lowden Grand Mound Scneider Lowdon Schinter

McGregor Splits With Harpers Ferry in School Basketball Doubleheader

McGregor junior high fell by 7 points while the McGregor senior high defeated Harpers Ferry 24 to 11 in a Tuesday night doubleheader at Harpers Ferry. The mixed results highlighted local school hoops action and the uneven performances across the junior and senior teams.

Gregor McCgregor Harpers Ferry Harpers McCgregor Senior High

Sonnenberg Shaped Modern Wrestling with Showmanship

The Bostonian Sonnenberg revolutionized wrestling by using bruising flying tackles and body slams learned at Dartmouth. He brought showmanship to the sport, helping to revive interest as college athletes pursued wrestling careers and inspiring audiences with a modern, aggressive style.

Gus Sonnenberg Dartmouth Sonnenberg Karel Zbyszko Johnny Fryrcar

Eleven Teams Chase Fayette County Title in League

Special to The Gazette: Fayette county basketball league features eleven teams with Oran joining the ten from last year. Maynard swept Waucoma 18 8 and 21 18, Stanley beat Oran 37 21, Randaha defeated Oran 31 21. Current standings list Maynard 2 0, Stanley 1 1, Randaha 1 1, Arlington 0 0, Clermont 0 0, Fayette 0 0, Haureye 0 0, Oran 0 2, Waucoma 0 2 with multiple close records.

Randaltia Fayette County Oran Maynard Waucoma Stanley Randaha Fon Stanley Ee Arlington, Se Clermont Fayette Fe Haureye Oriwein

Texas Christian Places Seven On Southwest Team

Texas Christian University dominates the 1932 Southwest Conference honorary team with seven of eleven spots selected by twenty three sports writers. UT and Baylor also receive multiple selections, and the TCU forward wall is noted for size and strength.

Texas Christian Dallas Tex Texas Christian University University of Texas Baylor Southern Methodist University Richard “Red” Oliver Frank James Madison Pruitt Ben Boswell Foster Howell Johnny Vaught Lon Evans J. W. Townsend Blanard Spearman Bohn Hilliard Harrison Stafford Ernest Koy

Hanley Invites Ten To Play In East West Battle

Northwestern coach Dick Hanley said ten of the eleven Midwest players were invited to represent the East in the East West charity game in San Francisco on January 2. Andy Kerr will pick eleven players from the East to complete the squad. Read list of selected players and positions from Purdue Northwestern Notre Dame Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Illinois.

Evanston Dick Hanley Northwestern Midwest San Francisco Andy Kerr Colgate Hanley Moss Purdue Fenel Earth Notre Dame Wells Minnesota Kabat Wisconsin Ochler Newman Michigan Berry Illinois Rentner Horstmann

Burnstein Ex Wildcat Star Dies at 23

Chicago report says Sid Burnstein former Northwestern halfback in 1929 1930 1931 died after a two day pneumonia illness. Burial set for Friday. He was 23.

Golf wrist action after shoulder turn in Horton lesson

Chester Horton explains reestablishing wrist action after the shoulder turn to allow natural club flow. He emphasizes keeping shoulders relaxed while steering arms and wrists through the backswing, with the hip retraction and chin alignment guiding the swing.

Odds On Army To Win Do Not Seem Right

International News Service reports 80 000 fans anticipate Army versus Navy with Army a 9 to 5 favorite though recent Notre Dame losses cloud the matchup Navy defense and punting strength could counter. Past results show close games and shifting expectations as both teams prepare to play.

International News Service Danae Army Navy Notre Dame Middies

Big Ten May Act On Post Season Rule

The Big Ten prepares to discuss a post season rule at its Chicago meeting after Southern California invited Pittsburgh to the Rose Bowl, potentially shaping whether Michigan or any Big Ten team appears in Pasadena. Concerns arise over a rule amendment to allow limited exceptions.

BIG 10 Chicago INS Pittsburgh Pasadena Calif Michigan Southern California Panthers Big Ten Faculty Board of Control Ann Arbor Fielding H. Yost Trojans Far West Wolverines

Northwestern Captain To Be Named At Saturday Banquet

Northwestern will elect its football captain and award letters at the Saturday night banquet at the Stevens hotel. Ollie Olson, a fullback, is among leading candidates. President Walter Dill Scott, Coach Dick Hanley and Athletic Director Tug Wilson will speak. About 1000 attenders expected.

Chicago Northwestern Stevens Hotel Ollie Olson Walter Dill Scott Dick Hanley Tug Wilson

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