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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

9

Yost Defends Current Football Rules Against Defense Edge

Fielding H. Yost argues the present rules allow ample scoring as Army and Notre Dame combine for 25 points and cites other high scoring games. He defends the rule on fumbles and knee contact, warns against moving goal posts, and notes the rules committee's 500 years of combined experience.

AN Arbor, Mich H. Yost Michigan National Rules Committee Yost Army Notre Dame Princeton Vala Gaste Jess Northwestern Iowa Pacific Coast Yost Beleves

Nebraska announces 1934 football schedule with key home clashes

University of Nebraska reveals a nine game 1934 slate led by home games against Pittsburgh Iowa and Wyoming with an away tilt at Minnesota. The Cornhuskers aim for a fourth straight Big Six title with Iowa State Missouri and Kansas State visiting Lincoln and games at Norman and Lawrence.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Pittsburgh Iowa Wyoming Minnesota D. Bible Cornhuskers Iowa State Missouri Kansas State Nebraska Oklahoma Norman Kansas Lawrence Iowa Hawkeyes Minneapolis Town

Grinnell High Hosts Lynnville Quintet In Season Opener

Grinnell high meets the Lynnville five in the second game of the season. Grinnell defeated Vinton last week by 25 to 17 in their previous outing.

Grinnell High Lynnville Cage The Gazette Grinnell Lynnville Vinton

Four Iowans Named On Nebraska's All Opponents Roll

Nebraska's 1933 all-opponent roll lists three unanimous picks Skladany and Walton from Pittsburgh and Franklin of Oregon State. Also named are players from Iowa Kansas Oklahoma and Oregon State in end tackle guard center and back positions.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Cornhuskers Skladany Pittsburgh Franklin Oregon State Walton George Sauer Nebraska O'Neill Kansas Harris Oklahoma Schwammied Gentry Schammel Iowa Onder Bashara Moore Weinstock Crayne Graham Kansas State O'Dell Laws

Iowa Coaches Attend Chicago Conference

Ten University of Iowa coaches and athletic officials will depart for Chicago to attend the Western conference meeting. They expect to schedule 24 to 36 contests across baseball track wrestling gymnastics tennis golf and swimming aided by increased football receipts this fall. Dr E H Lauer athletic director and Prof Clarence Updegraff will attend the Big Ten faculty representatives conference.

Iowa City Ten University of Iowa Chicago E. H. Lauer Clarence Updegraff Big Ten

Fairbank and Edgewood Split Two Cage Tilts

Edgewood beat Fairbank 21 to 9 as Gifford led Edgewood and Lehmkuhl topped Fairbank in the opener. Earlier Fairbank girls edged Edgewood 22 to 17 in a tight contest to kick off the season.

Fairbank Edgewood the Gazette Fairbank High School Fairbank Girls Edgewood Boys Gifford Lehmkuhl

CCC Camp Forms Two Basketball Teams at Palisades Park

Two basketball squads formed at the Palisades Park CCC camp in Mount Vernon Iowa and ready to book games with semi pro or amateur teams. Former high school players compose the rosters and Lt. Frank D Edington serves as athletic director for scheduling.

Sprelal Gazette Mount Vernon Palisades Park Licut Frank D. Edington

Grinnell to Award 16 Football Letters

Grinnell college will award sixteen football letters for the recently completed season. Letters will be presented at chapel on December 14 to seniors Gould Mc Kee Rose and Rosenbloom, juniors Anderson Phelps Morgan Sutton Mecter Kingery Clark and Fini, and sophomores Bauer Trumbull Safris and Bradley.

Grinnell Grinnell College John Truesdale Chapel Gould McKee Rose Rosenbloom Anderson Phelps Morgan Sutton Mecter Kingery Clark Fini Bauer Trumbull Safris Bradley

West Chester Boys Earn All Conference Honors

Four West Chester high school football players are named to the all-Wash conference first and second teams. Key selections include Lindenmeyer at center and Harley at quarterback for West Chester, with multiple players from Kalona Wellman Keota Brighton Richland also earning spots.

Gazette Wellman West Chester Kalona Keota Brighton Richland Schmitter Southwick Hoskins Lindenmeyer West Cheater Karl Hobs Ent Mey Harley Grady Lewis Gardner Blumenstein

Bennett Basketball Schedule Completed

Bennett announces the rest of its season schedule for boys and girls teams. Boys play Dec 8 Calamus here and Feb 23 County tournament there. include Dec 12 Wheatland here Dec 15 Durant here Dec 21 Stanwood there Jan 5 Wilton there Jan 9 Springdale here Jan 12 Mechanicsville there Jan 18 Wheatland there Jan 19 London there Jan 26 Wilton here Feb 2 Calamus there Feb 16 Mechanicsville here. Girls play Dec 5 Calamus here Dec 12 Wheatland here Dec 21 Stanwood there Jan 9 Springdale here Jan 16 Wheatland there Feb 2 Calamus there.

Tipton Bennett Calamus Wheatland Durant Stanwood Wilton Springdale Mechanicsville London Tinton

Iowa City to Host All-State Football Banquet Speakers

The Gazette reports plans for the all-state banquet honoring University of Iowa varsity and freshman teams to be held next Tuesday. President Walter A. Jessup and George T. Baker will join Major John L. Griffith as formal speakers, with Iowa City chambers of commerce coordinating.

Iowa City University of Iowa Walter A. Jessup University George T. Baker Davenport State Board of Education Chambers of Commerce John L. Griffith Big Ten

Jay Berwanger Named Most Valuable for Chicago Big Ten

The University of Chicago selects Jay Berwanger, Dubuque, IA, as Big Ten football most valuable player. Berwanger, a sophomore halfback, played every minute in the conference, joining a list including Dave Cook, Bob Jones, Joe Laws, Herman Everhardus, Pug Land, Ed Manske, Michael Vuchinich, Fred Hecker, and Robert Schiller.

Chicago Jay Berwanger Dubuque University of Chicago Berwanger Dave Cook Illinois Bob Jones Indiana Joe Laws Iowa Herman Everhardus Michigan Pug Land Minnesota Ed Manske Northwestern Michael Vuchinich Ohio State Fred Hecker Purdue Robert Schiller Wisconsin

Trade Winds Blow On Major Fronts In MLB Shuffle

United Press reports a major league shakeup looms as 18 players have moved since 1933 and about ten clubs may trade during the joint session in Chicago. Teams like the Red Sox Athletics White Sox Tigers Browns Dodgers and Reds seek key hitters and hurlers including Grove Bishop Earnshaw Walberg Ferrell Hudlin Cochrane and Halahan. The Giants and Senators may stand pat while Corker and Bush succession rumors swirl around Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

Chicago New York Giants Washington Senators Chuck Klein Phillies Mark Koenig Harvey Hendrick Ted Kleinhans Atlanta Red Lucas Wally Roettger Cincinnati Pittsburgh Tony Piet Adam Comorosky Baseball Mart Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Red Sox Lefty Grove Max Bishop Athletics White Sox George Earnshaw Rube Walberg Sox Wesley Ferrell Willis Hudlin Cleveland Detroit Tigers Mickey Cochrane A's Rogers Hornsby Oscar Melillo Carl Reynolds Cubs Billy Herman Pirates Augie Galan Brooklyn Bob Quinn Dodgers Bill Hallahan Cardinals Southpaw Pete Piet Comorosky Gordon Slade Outfelder Chick Hafey Kiki Cuyler Pat Malone Cuyler Reds Donie Bush Giants Glenn Spencer George Grantham Washington

Arlington and Strawberry Point split basketball doubleheader

In Strawberry Point on Tuesday Arlington split the double header. The Arlington second team beat Strawberry Point 10 to 9. The local high school team defeated Arlington 30 to 11 for the night’s other game.

Strawberry Point Arlington

Eby Honored After Twenty Seasons at Coe College

Moray L. Eby was honored at a Montrose hotel luncheon after completing his twentieth football season as Coe College head coach. His Coe teams posted 98 wins 44 losses and 9 ties with four Midwest conference titles. The season featured a sweep of opponents except Army Notre Dame and Notre Dame, with major foes including Iowa Illinois Minnesota Notre Dame Wisconsin Iowa State Drake Purdue and St. Louis.

Coe College Moray L. Eby Montrose Jesse Hawley Chicago University of Town Eby Coe Army Notre Dame Iowa Ilnois Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa State Drake Purdue St. Louis

Tama Basketball Season Opens With Key Returnees

Tama high school prepares for a new cage team under coach O E Wilcox after football ends. The squad aims to cut to fifteen. returning letter winners include Benda Fritz Hill and Mc Roberts with Benda likely at center or guard. Schedule lists games from December 13 to February 23 plus the Tama county tournament and league playoff.

Benda Borhacek Bostian Jensen Porter Gilman Garwin Brooklyn Montezuma Toledo Belle Plaine Dan

Grange Hints At Retirement From Football

Chicago star Red Grange, watching Bears practice, suggested this could be his last season. He said the grind is tough and he may quit after the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers, though he had spoken similarly before last winter.

Chicago INS Grange Bears Green Bay Packers

Maynard and Clermont Split a Local Doubleheader

Maynard High and Clermont shared the night, the boys game ending 16 to 15 for Maynard while Clermont took the girls contest 22 to 16 on the local floor. The results reflect a tight pair of games in Maynard, Indiana.

Gazette Maynard, In Maynard High Clermont Maynard

Rowley Forms Independent Girls Basketball Team

ROWLEY A girls independent basketball team has been organized here. Anyone wishing to schedule games write or phone Marie Rehberg. Phone 904.

Rowley Marie Rehberg

Rowley Dominates Toddville 61 19 In Friday Game

Rowley independent basketball team defeated Toddville Tuesday evening 61 to 19. For game requests call 103 or write William H. Reberg.

Rowley Toddville Rowley Cal William H. Reberg

Kizer Sets Big Ten Pace as Purdue Coach and AD

Noble E. Kizer of Purdue, 32, is the youngest football coach and athletic director in the Big Ten, and the second oldest coach by continuous service. He led Purdue to strong records, developed stars like Miller Horstmann Moss Purvis brothers, and uses the Rockne system with a noted pliant stutter aiding his public presence.

Chicago Noble E. Kizer Purdue Robert C. Zuppke Ilinois Kizer Notre Dame Four Horsemen Lafayette Jimmy Phelan U. of Washington Boilermakers Northwestern Ookie" Miller Roy Horstmann Paul Moss Jim Duane Purvis Rockne Irish Stanford

Practice Keeps Big Ten Teams Busy During Daily Sessions

The passage notes that practice is an engaging privilege with no dull moments on the field. It describes how coaches assign every player tasks, keeping the squad active for the full two hours of daily practice.

Big Ten

Greenleaf Defeated by George Kelly in Cue Tournament

In Chicago AP reports Ralph Greenleaf the defending champion from New York fell to George Kelly of Philadelphia 125 to 85 in 25 innings. The upset ends Greenleaf’s three year drought as he drops from a five way tie for first while Kelly records his first tournament win. Kelly’s 51 run in the fifteenth inning and a 30 high run later highlighted the match as Erwin Rudolph Andrew Ponzi James Caras and Frank Taberski remained undefeated with one victory each Thursday.

Chicago Ralph Greenleaf New York George Kelly Philadelphia Greenletf Greenleaf Kelly Erwin Rudolph Cleveland Andrew Ponzi James Caras Wilmington Del Frank Taberski Schenectady N. Y

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