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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1935

Page

3

Antis in U S Olympic Fund Drive for 1936 Berlin Games

New York report says anti-Olympic groups will focus on raising $350,000 to send a full American team to Berlin. Avery Brundage, new A A U president, warned the campaign could be hamstrung by opposition even as officials insist funds will be raised.

New York America Berlin Germany Amateur Athletic Union American Olympic Committee Avery Brundage Chicago Brundage

Cornell St Ambrose Game Moved To Saturday Night

In Mount Vernon two schedule changes shift the Cornell basketball slate. The Cornell St Ambrose game at Davenport, originally Friday, moves to Saturday night. The Luther game, set for March 6, is advanced to February 6.

Cornell-St. Ambrose Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell St. Ambrose of Davenport Luther

Bush To Continue As Minneapolis Manager

CHICAGO AP Donie Bush signed a one year contract to continue as manager of the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association. Bush, a major league veteran with the Pirates Reds and White Sox, will pilot the club for a fourth season, having previously led the Millers to first place in each of his prior terms.

Chicago Donie Bush Minneapolis Crican Association Bush Pittsburgh

Wisconsin Fight Has Just Started Says Doc Meanwell

Wisconsin fight within the athletic department is just beginning says Walter Meanwell after he denied charges that he sanctioned a petition to remove football coach Clarence Spears. The statement followed private athletic board talks and a three hour session with football players in university president Glenn Frank's office amid alumni discussions in Chicago.

Union League Club Chicago

Ohio State Arranges Stiff Grid Schedules

Ohio State Buckeyes, co champions of the Big Ten with Minnesota, announced hard non conference schedules for 1936 and 1937. 1936 opponents include New York University Pittsburgh Notre Dame and Western conference games against Northwestern Indiana Chicago Illinois and Michigan. 1937 schedule adds Texas Christian Southern California in non conference play.

Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Minnesota L. W St. John Bucks New York University Pittsburgh Notre Dame Texas Christian Southern California Northwestern Indiana Chicago Illinois Michigan

Northwestern and neighboring states face fee increases

Partial OCR notes indicate due charges across several states including Pur due, Northwestern, Chicago, Indi ana, Illinois and Michigan. The fragment suggests a regional fee discussion affecting multiple jurisdictions and institutions with cross state relevance.

Marion High School Football Banquet Honors Team

Marion high school football squad and Coach Don Wolfe were feted at the annual banquet sponsored by the American Legion post. The event, first ever held with a large crowd, featured Mayor John Pazour, Captain Dale Lowe, and guest speaker Bill Boelter of the University of Iowa discussing education and athletics. A full Iowa game movie capped the program.

Marion Don Wolfe American Legion Post John Pazour W. H. Balster Dale Lowe Bill Boelter University of Iowa Boeler Iowa Ted Osmaloski Floyd DeHeer Jim Kelly

Dick Crayne To Play In Shrine Benefit Contest

Fourteen players were named to represent the East in the Shrine East-West game in San Francisco with more to follow to reach a 22 man squad. Coach Andy Kerr of Colgate and Dick Hanley of Northwestern will select remaining players as Shrine officials finalize the roster. Named players include Richard Crayne of Iowa and Riley Smith of Alabama among others.

SAN Francisco Bill Coffman Shrine Game Committee Andy Kerr Colgate Dick Hanley Northwestern Coffman Paul Pauk Princeton Walter Cruke Richard Crayne Iowa Dick Heakin Ohio State Donald Irwin Pepper Constable Robert Train Yale Joseph Sty Dahar West Virginia Charles Wasicek Art Lewis Ohio Daniel Fortmann Francis Kavanaugh Alabama Gomer Jones Riley Smith

Coe Cagers Open Home Season Against St Olaf

The Coe basketball team starts the home season Friday night on the Coe court facing St Olaf, aiming to add a win after a 16 to 15 victory over State Teachers last Friday. Coach Rutgers rotates players in drills, with new men gaining experience alongside veterans. Elmer Keith, guard, is limited by an ankle injury from football and may affect the starting lineup.

Coe St. Olaf Rutgers Elmer Keith

O'Farrell Released By St. Louis Cards

ST. LOUIS INL Bob O'Farrell veteran National League catcher has been given his unconditional release by the St. Louis Cardinals. He broke into big league baseball in 1915.

ST. Louis INL Bob O’farrell St. Louis Cardinals

Mustangs Break Out Of Corral In 1923

In 1922 SMU rebuilt under coach Ray Morrison returning after five years to guide the Immortal Ten. The 1923 SMU team stormed the Southwest Conference, scoring 207 points while conceding nine, earning an undefeated season and first conference title en route to national fame after later matches with Army.

Dallas Tex Southern Methodist University Mustang Corral Ray Morrison Morrison Mustangs Methodists Southwest West Point Lawrence “Biff’ Jones Army Chris Cagle Johnny Morrell Methodist Bill Fincher

Government Cracks Down On Sweepstakes Operators

The post office department issued fraud orders against 242 alleged violators of lottery laws, 201 in Canada, denying them the U S mails. The action bars sending sweepstakes tickets or related literature into the United States by the named operators.

Washington Post Office Department Canada United States

Iowa Grid Leader To Be Elected Wednesday

The 1936 Iowa Hawkeyes will elect the captain of the team Wednesday night from last season's letter men. Eligible seniors include Paul Akin Seymour Lawrence Haltom John Hild Hedrick Frank Jakoubek James Kelley Eugene Liggett Floyd McDowell Don Nelson Ted Osmaloski Don Simmons Oze Simmons Corney Walker. The vote follows the annual squad dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Eugene A. Gilmore.

Iowa City Dick Crayne University of Iowa Paul Akin Seymour Lawrence Haltom Creston John Hild Hedrick Frank Jakoubek Cedar Rapids James Kelley Sioux City Eugene Liggett Rockford, Il Floyd McDowell Jefferson Don Nelson Rockford, Ill Ted Osmaloski Toledo Don Simmons Fort Worth Tex Oze Simmons Corney Walker Denver Colo Eugene A. Gilmore University

Edward White First Entrant in Golden Gloves

Edward H White 1965 First avenue becomes the first entrant in the Gazette Golden Gloves boxing tournament to be held in February The out of town entry belongs to Edward Marek of Anamosa both 17 and in light weight ranges 165 and 118 pounds respectively Entry blanks flow in as Feb 3 and 4 preliminaries approach with organizers lining up details for a festival benefiting Camp Good Health and a milk fund contestants urged to submit early

Edward H. White First Avenue Gazette Chamber of Commerce Edward Marek Anamosa White Marek

Bell to debut with Tilden in Madison Square Garden

New York AP reports Berkeley Bell, ranked No. 7 in 1934, has joined Bill Tilden's Net Pro Troupe. Bell, a former Texan now living in New York, will debut as a paid professional in Madison Square Garden on January 11, meeting Tilden in his first pro match.

New York Berkeley Bell Bill Tilden Madison Square Garden Bell Tilden

Manchukuoan Army Advances Into Chinese Territory

Chinese sources state a Manchukuoan force using tanks and planes pushed the southeast Chahar special police into Kuyuan after a battle with many casualties. They claim Manchukuoan troops now control additional Chinese territory and the police are under siege in Kuyuan, with reports centered in Kalgan.

Peiping Chahar Kuyuan Manchukuo Kalgan

Court House News: Trial Over Zody Car Collision

Dr. Clarence Van Epps of the University of Iowa to testify in a $55,000 personal injury suit filed by Fred L. Zody of near Toledo against E F Winsow and Ann Winslow of Cedar Rapids. The case arises from a December 15 1934 collision near First Avenue and Twentieth Street.

Clarence van Epps University of Iowa Fred L. Zody Toledo E. F. Winsow Ann Winslow Cedar Rapids H. C. Ring van Epps Zody Richard Zody Mr. Winslow Miss Winslow First Avenue Twentieth Street

Sues Springville Bank Officials On Two Notes

W. K. Wild in district court seeks a 5770.03 judgment against Co. L. Burroughs and L. N. Patton vice president and cashier of the Springville Savings Bank in receivership since July 1932. He alleges purchase of two notes through the officials in 1923 with renewal notes made in March 1932 and claims Burroughs and Patton are personally liable for payment.

W. K. Wild Co. L. Burroughs L. N. Patton Springville Savings Bank Wild Burroughs Patton

Testimony Heard in Milversted Death Suit

The case before Judge John T. Moffit involves Hazel M. Conger as executrix of Charles M. Milversted seeking $5,000 for fatal injuries claimed after a Century cab struck Milversted near the Third Avenue courthouse on December 8, 1934. Defendants cited include Century Cab Co, driver H. W. Conger, and owner E. T. Burke. Charles Fuller testified to the accident yesterday and today. In a separate matter, Abe W. Bass administrator received a total judgment of $515.33 for Isla M. Gibson estate.

John T. Moffit District Court Hazel M. Conger Charles M. Milversted Milversted Century Third Avenue Century Cab Company H. W. Conger E. T. Burke Charles Fuller Abe W. Bass Isla M. B. Gibson

Court action over insurance policy beneficiary dispute in Des Moines

In district court Tuesday Judge H C Ring presided as Bankers Life of Des Moines faced a suit by Mrs Gibson claiming beneficiary rights under Oliver J Boland’s policy. Plaintiff awarded two thirds of the due sum. defense argued a check to Mrs Gibson was endorsed by another person and cashing it was not her authorization. Linn county supervisors voted to move 31500 from emergency to poor fund and will seek state comptroller approval. Elsie Sieveka seeks divorce from Herman Sieveka on cruelty grounds, married 1930, requests restoration of name Elsie Tamblyn. Judge Ring granted Sophronia E Stapp a divorce from Milton C Stapp, awarded custody of a minor son and support.

H. C. Ring Bankers Life Company of Des Moines Linn County Board of Supervisors State Comptroller Elsie Sieveka Herman Sieveka District Court Sophronia E. Stapp Milton C. Stapp

Property rights settled by stipulation and divorce filing

Judge dismissed a charge of soliciting against Jerry Svoboda of Cedar Rapids for lack of evidence after he pled not guilty. Zella Fisk seeks a divorce from Roy A. Fisk in district court on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. they married June 26, 1928 in Mankato Minnesota.

Jerry Svoboda Cedar Rapids H. C. Ring Svoboda Zella Fisk Roy A. Fisk Mankato, Minn

Street Fighting In Cairo Subsides

Cairo quieted after a month of sporadic clashes between nationalists and police as a peace pact followed Arabic press reports that Egyptian parties would present a united front against perceived British influence.

Cairo Nationaliste

Indicted Trucker Faces Forgery Charge in Iowa Case

Leonard Dekoening an Oskaloosa trucker was indicted here on a forgery charge after being linked to cattle rustling probes spanning Sigourney Marshalltown and Albia. Authorities connected the case to the broader rustling investigation and filed the forgery count in court.

Oskaloosa (Ap Leonard Dekoening Oskaloosa Sigourney Marshalltown Albia

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