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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
3
Maj. John L. Griffith, conference commissioner, says the Big Ten has fewer paid athletes now than a decade ago. He notes slush funds faded, wealthier students could no longer subsidize trips, and minor sports must cover their own costs to avoid elitism.
The American Association will stage an all star baseball game next July. The leading team on July 15 will face handpicked stars from the other seven teams two weeks later in a feature game. The venue is expected to be Minneapolis or Columbus.
Chicago reports Chuck Klein has signed a one year contract with the Cubs for 24500 dollars. The deal ends a holdout and settles a salary dispute after earlier offers and counter offers between Klein and the club. Philip K. Wrigley announced the signing, noting a compromise between 21000 and 28000.
Notre Dame defeated Ball State Teachers 43 to 22 in Notre Dame Indiana to extend its winning streak to fourteen. Guard Leo Crowe and George Ireland paced the Irish as they led 20 to 4 at halftime and held off a Ball State rally in the second half.
Babe Ruth will return to the New York Yankees for next season with a reduced salary from 1933’s 52000. Owner Col. Jacob Ruppert confirmed Ruth’s continued involvement and suggested he could become a major league manager after a possible stint in the minors.
St Patrick's gym hosts a tight opener as the Shamrocks rally in the final period to beat Parnell High 15 to 13. Key players include Machovec Phelps Werner and L Hays aiding the comeback while Tom Hays sparked defensive stops.
Cascade Iowa opened the season with a 30 to 20 victory over Chicago American. The Cascade quintet featured the same lineup as last year with Hub Orr P Weber L Lees K Lane B Hutton and D Orr.
Special to The Gazette Delhi high school defeated Hopkinton 40 to 6 on Delhi’s home floor. The win puts Delhi atop the Delaware county basketball league standings as the Delhi boys led from the start and held the lead throughout the uneven game.
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