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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
2
Boxers can start work at the Y.M.C.A. Thursday with finals set for February 14 at Memorial Coliseum. Training quarters move from the National Guard armory to the Y.M.C.A. giving two extra weeks before the tournament, with first round wins earning prizes.
Don Hutson is returning to Alabama to take the role of assistant end coach. Local reports indicate Hutson will join the Alabama football program as part of new coaching staff arrangements.
Angeles officials decide to abandon an eight thousand dollar open tournament amid organizing delays and concerns over funding. The move follows reports of logistical issues and uncertain sponsorship, impacting players and local golf events.
Led by Bob Wheels and a high school team defeated McKinley Hi Y in a close game via a late run. Box score details accompany the report. In the Greater Lord area, one church serves every 1 810 residents, per the supplied figure.
Kathleen Terwin 610 Fifth Street SE becomes the first girl entered for the Give to Sister Skates carnival set for December 26. Entries close December 22 with seven divisions for ages 11 to 18 and women 16 plus. Officials plan west side rink work duty a week before the event.
Delaware County week left three teams undefeated Delhi Earlville and Greeley. Earlville beat Epworth 31 29 and Buck Creek down Coggan 39 18 while Oneida upset Earlville in a tight game. Colesburg beat Manchester seconds 17 10 as Dundee and Hopkinton posted other results.
Chicago report says Colt C C Hofffner Jr orders a U S Army polo squad to meet a top Cuban team in Havana in a cricket style polo series. The unit departs Saturday with Lester Ireland Stevens Hammond and Fergu named to the squad alongside Chicago sportsman Leon Mandel.
Ed Walker resigns as football coach at Mississippi amid a rough season. The move leaves Mississippi seeking a new grid mentor. Other Southeastern Conference moves include Georgia seeking a successor to Coach Mehre and State noting a resignation elsewhere.
Nearly 250 people attended the Vinton high school football banquet at the American Legion hall. University of Iowa coach Ir Tubbs urged talent to enroll at Iowa and praised two freshmen from the local squad. Captain-elect John Parry was announced for 1938, with letters given to 1937 players and remarks from officials and guests.
In Iowa City the university wrestling meet entered semifinal and final rounds. George Smith of Mount Vernon defeated Bob Whalen of Fort Dodge in 2:28 of a 9 minute match. Other second round results include Louis George beating William Friedrich for 135 pounds, Cloyce Gray defeating James Butsch, and Wagyne Hardin defeating Pred Muhl at 145 pounds. First round results list Ralph Denny, Norman White, and John Cunnick advancing in various weight classes.
John F. Chick Meehan resigns after six seasons as Manhattan College head football coach to devote full time to his construction business. He cites insufficient coaching pay and notes no successor has been chosen. no contract was in place, with annual pay around 15000 dollars plus assistant salaries.
Max Schmeling pocketed 30153.56 from the Thomas bout as the gate topped 74000 despite boycotts by anti Nazi groups. He sails for Germany to rest, then Hamburg to face Ben Foord on June 30, with return plans including possible Miami or New York tuneups.
Eddie Brannick of the New York Giants announced that Fred Lindstrom, once called the boy wonder, will return to baseball as an outfielder for Jersey City in the International League next season. Jersey City is a Giants farm club and Bill Terry finalized the talks at the recent major league meetings in Chicago.
Pro All-League honors award key Redskins figures like Sammy Baugh Paul Battles Turk Edwards for the 1937 all league team chosen by coaches. Baugh leads the backfield with Clark and Hinkle while Edwards Battles and Edwards anchor line. notable Bears Musso Hewitt Hutson also earn spots.
Memorial coliseum will host a wrestling card Thursday headlined by world champion Bronko Nagurski vs Indian Jim Clinstock of Oklahoma. Ray Steele meets Andy Moen in the semi main, with Ed Cook facing Johnny Marrs in the opening bout. Show starts at 8:30 and tickets for front rows are on sale at Lyman's.
Partial results show Doane 34, Kansas Wesleyan 87. Southwestern 2. Dana 44. American Business College of Omaha 1. Mayville Techra 30. Stverhead Tehra. Warrensburg Tethys 32. Durant Te Wayne Tebra 381 Midland 24. Cornell 42, Bucknell 28. Tulane 28. Southern California 4c.
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