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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

2

Iowa Quintet Polishes Off Carleton Cagers By 36 To 23

Iowa posted its second practice win over a Minnesota foe by defeating Carleton 36 to 23. The Hawkeyes built a 10-0 start, led 22 to 9 at halftime, and pulled away late as Blackmer led Iowa with eight points and Parker paced Carleton with nine.

Iowa Carleton Cagers Blackmer Parker Carls Ee City University of Iowa Minnesota Carleton College Hawkeyes Hamline Carleton Burke Bobby Grim Moran McCarthy Wiliams BP Moran Foster Rosenthal Tangeman O'Okoren Barko Powel Abby Ruldall Grim i'Larson Buss Towa Tom Crabbe iKneal Jesse Day Davenport

Tutors Edge Grinnell On Free Throw Finish

In Cedar Falls Town State Teachers edged Grinnell 24 to 24 after a late free throw by Peterson decided the outcome. The Pioneers led 15 to 11 at the half but the Tutors rallied to tie and then pull ahead before Grinnell’s final surge.

Cedar Falls Grinnell Cage Pioneers Tutors Grinnell Peterson

Stainback Of Cubs Will Get Married

George Tucker Stainback, 22, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, and Alice Jones, 20, of Los Angeles, filed a notice of intention to wed at the marriage license office in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles George Tucker Stainback Chicago Cubs Alice Jones Miss Jones

Wisconsin Defeats Wabash Five 33 to 20

Wisconsin opened strong and led 12 7 before Wabash mounted an eight point run to pull within six at 20 14 midway through the first half. The Badgers steadied and pulled away late in the period to lead 20 7 at halftime and cruised to a 33 20 victory.

Wisconsin Wabash Madison Wis Badgers Cardinal

Stanley Girls And Boys Beat Maynard In Double Victory

Stanley high teams swept Maynard on Saturday night with the boys winning 15 to 2 and the girls defeating Maynard 12 to 7 in a strong doubleheader showing by the Stanley squad.

Maynard Stanley High Stanley Boys

Purdue Beats Western State 42 to 28 in Opener

Purdue opened its 1934-1935 basketball season with a 42 to 28 victory over Western State at Lafayette. Purdue held a 22 to 17 lead at halftime and maintained the edge through the second half.

Purdue Western State Lafayette Ind Puredue

Grange Offered Pro Grid Coaching Post

Harold Grange, the Galloping Ghost, may return to football as coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates after a talk with owner Arthur Rooney. Grange, 31, had planned retirement after the Bears Loss to the Giants, but Rooney hopes to persuade him to lead next season. John McEwan was released as Brooklyn Dodgers coach with no replacement named.

NEW York Babe Ruth Harold “Red” Grange Chicago Bears New York Giants Grange Illinois Chicago Arthur Rooney Pittsburgh Pirates Rooney Luby de Meola de Meola Pirates John McEwan Brooklyn Dodgers

Referee dispute fuels Friday Legion wrestling show

New York’s Rudy La Ditzi vows to face fans’ wrath in a headline bout at the Coliseum against Steve Savage of Milwaukee after last week’s disqualification and a controversial decision that left Berton’s winner perceived as the loser. Referee Dick Vincent and Alex Fidler return in La Ditzi’s corner amid ongoing friction over officiating.

Dick Vincent Oklahoma City Cedar Rapids Alex Fidler la Ditai Ta Ditai Fidler Leng Ted Onnaman la Divi

Table Tennis Meet Opens Tuesday for Local Season

The local table tennis season starts next Tuesday with an entry fee of 10 cents. Entries must be filed by Saturday. Matches may be played after noon on Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday. The tournament has two classes: players up to 35 in one division and older contestants in the other.

Delhi and Colesburg Divide Double Bill

Delhi high school teams split wins against Colesburg in a Friday double header. In the curtain raiser Delhi led early and finished 31 23. In the boys game Colesburg took and held the lead ending at 21 16.

Spreia Delhi Colesburg Delhi Gams Taok

Wrestling results by AP reach set of falls across cities

AP boxing style notes report wrestling results with several matches listed by city including Portland Me and Oklahoma. Names like Jim Londas Dick Shikat and Del Tom Allen appear among scores and two out of three falls outcomes.

THU Associatid Press New York Jim Londas Dick Shikat Tom Allen Spokane Toni Colesano West Portland Cowbey Mughes Oklahoma Chuck Monta Delrott

Grant Panthers Face Iowa City in MV Conference Clash

The Grant Panthers host Iowa City in a Mississippi Valley Conference game while Washington travels to Clinton for a league bout. Grant aims to rebound after an overtime loss to Muscatine and bolster standings. both teams expect to be ready and favored.

Washington High Iowa City Grant Panthers Clinton Tigers Muscatine Grant Panthers Dubuque Washington

Monticello High Wins Unbeaten Football Season

Monticello High wrapped its season without defeat or losses, compiling 2,386 rushing and passing yards on 349 plays while allowing 867. Captain Matthiessen gained 1,318 yards on 201 rushes. The team completed 43 of 76 passes for 718 yards. A banquet honoring the players and coach Francis Merten will be held Tuesday, with Ray Hoag as toastmaster and Cornell College’s Dick Barker as guest speaker.

Bpecia Monticello Monticello High School Francis Merten Ray Hoag Dick Barker Cornell College Matthiessen Dubuque Manchester West Liberty Tipton West Branch U High Mount Vernon Anamosa Marion

Minnesota to Receive Rockne Memorial Trophy

Minnesota champions, fourth Western conference team to win the Rockne football trophy, will receive the award in Minneapolis on December 20 during the Minnesota Carleton basketball game. Professor Frank G. Dickinson, originator of the system, will present the prize. The trophy winners since 1924 include Notre Dame Dartmouth Stanford Illinois Southern California Notre Dame Southern California Michigan Michigan and Minnesota.

Champaign Minnesota Minneapolis Minnesota- Carleton Frank G. Dickinson Notre Dame Dartmouth Stanford Illinois Southern California Michigan

Boxing Roundup From Across The Nation

The Associated Press reports multiple bouts with winners including Barner Ross retaining a world lightweight title by outpointing Bobbs Pacho in Cleveland and Danny Hassett Vik beating Sammy Slaughter in Pittsburgh. Other results list George Levs knocking out Johnnie Toomey in Newark and Abe Wasserman defeating Johnny De Foe in New York.

Associated Press Cleveland Barner Ross Bobbs Pacho Los Angeles Junior Welterwetehtitle Wallington Fidse Burl Jackesonville Fla Pete Ne Cgrasae Winnipeg Heb Turner Newsport News Jackson Salt Lake City Newark NJ George Levs Trenton N. J Johnnie Toomey Newark Hoston Harry Devine Mt. Woorcester Edithe Ran New York Montyokk Masa—Tang Leominster Tom Chester Brooklyn Abe Wasserman Newne Johnny de Foe

Bears Giants game eyed for fixing after big fourth quarter

The column argues the Bears Giants matchup could not have been fixed noting the college background of most players, the required stake of at least fifty thousand dollars, and the improbability of a gamblers scheme involving many athletes. It also notes Stan Kostka may enter West Point and previews Town versus Carleton basketball height on display.

New York Bears Giants Town Carleton Hawkeye

Two Fears in Golf: Slow Back and Fear of Misses

The text explains common golfing terms and warns against misusing the slow back, urging players to start smoothly and increase pace gradually to the top. It also counsels golfers not to fear misplays while swinging and to concentrate on the ball.

Dempsey Deposits Championship Gloves in Cornerstone

Jack Dempsey placed the gloves with which he won the heavyweight title from Jess Willard in Toledo in the cornerstone of his new restaurant opposite Madison Square Garden. The ceremony Monday was attended by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and about 500 onlookers.

New York INS Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Toledo Ohio Madison Square Garden

Center Point Beats Whittier In Season Openers

Whittier lost a double-header to Center Point. The girls fell 39 to 18 and the boys 41 to 20. These were Whittier's first games of the season.

the Gazette Whittier Center Point

Trade Winds Blow At Major Meetings In Baseball

New York AP The open season for baseball deals began as owners and managers gathered for the American and National league meetings. Tom Yawkey and Eddie Collins pursued Jack Burns or Oscar Melillo from the Browns or Joe Kuhel and Buddy Myer from the Senators, with prices rising. Ford C. Frick aimed to become NL president and dog-race use of Braves Park faced opposition. American leaguers planned all star venue and barnstorming ideas. A possible post season Pacific coast trip by the pennant winner was floated.

New York Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Eddie Collins Yawkey Collins Joe Cronin Jack Burns Oscar Melillo St. Louis Browns Joe Kuhel Buddy Myer Washington Senators Boston Melilla Sox Eddie Morgan National League Ford C. Frick Emil C. Fuchs Boston Braves Cleveland Manila Orient Kenesaw Mountain Landis International League Pacific Coast

Ross Outpoints Bobby Pacho To Retain Laurels

Barney Ross retained his junior welterweight title by outpointing Bobby Pacho of California in Cleveland. Ross built a clear edge in nine of twelve rounds while Pacho pressed late. Weights stood at 138 and 138 1 2 pounds. A 13,000 crowd paid $30,000.

Cleveland Barney Ross Bobby Pacho California Chicago United Press Pacho

Marion Football Team Honored At Wednesday Banquet

The Marion high school football team of 43 members under Coach Don Wolfe will be feted at the annual football banquet in the I O O F hall Wednesday at 6 30 p m. Sponsored by Marion post 298 of the American Legion. Tickets from Legionaires and committee members. The Legion Auxiliary serves the dinner. Speakers include Bill Boelter University of Iowa freshman coach and ex players Dick Crayne Dwight Hoover Floyd McDowell.

Marion High School Don Wolfe I. O. O. F. Hall Marion Post No 298 American Legion Legion Auxiliary Bill Boeler University of Iowa Dick Crayne Dwight Hoover Floyd McDowell John H. Pazour Z. N. Lundy Marion Post Ivan King C. B. Vernon Dale Lowe Boelter Crayne Hoover McDowell

Conrad Wins Both Ends Of Double Header In Grundy Center

Conrad teams defeated Grundy Center squads in a home double header. The girls fell 42 to 39 and the boys 19 to 17 as Grun dy Center kept pace throughout with Conrad leading narrowly at several points.

The Gazette Grundy Spartans Spartanettes Conrad

Minnesota Gophers vs Chicago Bears hypothetical clash debated

The piece surveys coaches players and fans on who would win a Bears Gophers matchup. Opinions split with several predicting Minnesota speed and depth could overcome the defending Bears experience and power. A mix of college and pro figures weigh in with varied verdicts.

Hicago Minnesota Chicago Bears Bear New York Giants Bears Giants Evvery Alabama Gophers Noble Kizer Purdue Dick Cullum Minneapolis Journal Bo McMillin Indiana Bernie Bierman Bob Shimmin Ralph Cannon Chicago Daily News Ed Shave St. Paul Daily News Lund Kostka Alfonso Stan Kostka Ike‘Sewell University of Texas Marvin McCarthy Chicago Daily Times Fred Gilles Cornell Chicago Cardinals de Paul Beattie Feathers Jay Wyatt Clark Shaughnessy Chicago Jim Kelly

Pros Again Move to Open Up Game

The National Professional Football League voted five 1935 rule changes aimed at widening attack and crowd appeal. Fumbles become free balls except after kicks or forward passes, sideline zones increase to 15 yards, and fumbles may be recovered and advanced both directions. Penalties now apply from the scrimmage line.

New York INL National Professional Football League Joe Carr

Illini Split Doubleheader With De Paul And Bradley Tech

In Champaign Illinois opened the season with a double header. De Paul beat Illinois 29 to 26 after leading 16 to 13 at halftime and extending the margin to 11 in the second half. Illinois defeated Bradley of Peoria 55 to 25 as Roy Guttschow scored six baskets and a free throw.

Champaign, Ill INS University of Illinois de Paul University of Chicago Illini Illinois Bradley Peoria de Paul Linskey de Paul Guard Invaders Roy Guttschow Milini

Dysart Wins Doubleheader at Garwin Friday Night

Dysart high school basketball teams won both games of a doubleheader at Garwin. The first stringers beat Garwin 28 to 22, while the seconds triumphed 15 to 8.

Gazette Dysart Dysart High School Garwin

Keswick Splits Doubleheader With South English

In Keswick and South English Monday night action South English won the first game 23 to 8. Keswick captured the second game 10 to 4 to split the twin bill.

Keswick

Storks Decline Tied to Poisoned Grasshoppers Abroad

Y M C A Church League reports Storks, once seen as a sanitary asset in Holland, are thinning due to consuming poisoned grasshoppers while wintering in South Africa, affecting local ecological balance.

Holland South Africa

James Ross Chosen Captain Of Oelwein High Eleven

OELWEIN IOWA James Ross was selected captain of the 1935 Oelwein high school football team. Kenneth Leverington served as captain in 1934 making way for the new leader.

James Ross Oelwein High Eleven Oelwein Oelwein High School Kenneth Leverington

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