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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1938

Page

4

Prasse to Captain Iowa Football Team Next Season

Prasse elected captain of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes for the 1940 season. Chicago youth Erwin Prasse, a versatile 20 year old junior end, succeeds Jack Ereherky as captain and joins a list of Iowa greats, noted for his defensive play and receiving.

Chicago University of Iowa Prasse Hawkeyes Eddie Anderson Jack Ereherky Holstein Graduwee Elk Con City Erwin Prasse Iowa Hawkeye Clyde Williams Walter Stub) Stewart Des Moines Pass" Parsons Denver Colo Aubrey Devine Prasse Rollie Williams Otto Vogels Carl Schurz Towa

Loyola Defeats Columbia 56 to 24 in Chicago Tilt

Loyola University’s fast breaking Ramblers overwhelmed Columbia College of Dubuque 56 to 24 on its home floor. Wibs Kautz led Loyola with twelve field goals as Columbia failed to score a field goal until the sixteenth minute and foul trouble mounted for the visitors.

Chicago Loyola University Columbia College of Columbia Iowa Ayala Paul Bill O'Brien Kauta Loyola

Chicago to play three Big Ten games in 1929 schedule

The University of Chicago releases its 1929 schedule showing only three Big Ten conference games. Michigan Ohio State and Illinois are on the slate along with Harvard, Virginia Oberlin and Beloit Wabash and a Charlottesville Virginia date.

Chicago University of Chicago Michigan Ohio State Tlinois Maroons Harvard Beloit Wabash Virginia Charlottesville Oberlin Illinois Urbana

Coe and Grinnell Meet at 7 30 on Local Floor

Coe basketball team hosts Grinnell for its final 1938 appearance on the home floor at 7 30. It is the fourth game of the season and the last at home before January’s Midwest conference play. Coach Lamb plans Bob Marshall and Russell Love at forwards with Harry Mehlan at center and Bob Dunlop and Bob Smith at guards.

Coe Grinnell Lamb Bob Marshall Russell Love Pioneers Harry Mehlan Bob Dunlop Bob Smith

St Ambrose Trips Parsons 48 to 19 In Conference Opener

Davenport AP report states St Ambrose college cagers defeated Parsons College 48 to 19 in the Town conference opener. Sophomore Jack Bills led with 16 points on seven field goals and two free throws as the Bees built and maintained the lead from the start with a sharp passing attack.

Davenport St Ambrose College Dubuque University Dubuque Parsons College of Fairfield Bees St Ambrose Jack Bills

Montanez and Baccarino Score Night Knockouts

In New York and Rochester fighters delivered quick finishes as Fedro Montanez stopped Jimmy Fantini and Yi Joe Baccarino knocked out Frankie Wallace. Julie Kagan kayoed Bennie Piazza in New York, continuing a lively boxing card with decisive outcomes.

Associated Press New York Fedro Montanez Puerto Rico Jimmy Fantini Rochestir Joe Baccarino Rochester Frankie Wallace Cleveland York Julie Kagan Iti Kayoed Bennie Piazza Line

Cornell College Football Schedule Expands for Fall

Cornell College outlines a nine game football schedule for next fall with Athletic Director Dick Barker seeking an additional November 25 game. The lineup includes St. Ambrose Columbia Culver-Stockton Beloit Coe Grinnell Knox Monmouth Carleton, and a Mount Vernon finale framed not to clash with Iowa City showdowns.

Cornell College Dick Barker St. Ambrose Columbia Culver-Stockton Beloit Coe Grinnell Knox Monmouth Carleton Barker Judd Dean

Boston Increases Lead To 6 Points In Hockey League

Boston Bruins extend five game win streak to six point ahead in the NHL race after a 1 0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Goalie Frank Brimsek records his fourth shutout as Cooney Weiland scores the decisive goal in the final period. Rangers and Americans remain six points back after a 1 1 tie and Toronto’s 4 4 with Chicago keeps the two teams tied for second. LUANA WINS 25 23 in overtime as Luana high school tops Guttenberg. Luana junior high beats Guttenberg 18 16.

United Press Boston Bruins Bruins New York Rangers Irank Brimsek Montreal Canadiens Cooney Weiland Rangers Phil Watson C. Smith Dillon Art Chapman Schriner Carr New York Boston Chicago Black Hawks Toronto Detroit Canadiens LUANA the Gazette Guttenberg Luana Junior High Guttenburg

Bowling Scores Compiled From Industrial League Cards

A dense ledger of bowling scores lists teams and players across multiple leagues including TEN DIN LEAGUE MERCHANTS and COSMOPOLITAN LEAGUE. Standout names such as Quaker Team and Windsor Tavern appear among many totals and handicaps, with detailed player scores and team affiliations.

Farr 7 3 Choice to Defeat Nova at Madison Square Garden

Tommy Farr faces Lou Nova in a 15 round elimination bout at Madison Square Garden with the winner set to meet Max Baer and the Baer winner to challenge Joe Louis for the title next summer. Farr, 24, and a veteran of 74 pro fights, is favored to prevail over the green Nova, who has only 25 professional starts.

New York INS Tommy Farr Madison Square Garden Lou Nova Farr Nova Joe Louis Jim Braddock Max Baer Baer Louis

High School Basketball Tonight Across Local Matchups

Franklin meets Wilson at 8:15 with a sophomore game at 7. Towa City faces Roosevelt at 8:15 after a 7 PM junior game. Parnell plays Immaculate Conception at 8, Alumni vs St Patrick's at 7:30, St Wenceslaus vs St Patrick's on the local floor. Monticello postponement moves to Saturday.

Franklin Wilson Towa City Roosevelt Parnell Immaculate Conception St. Patrick's St. Wenceslaus McKinley Monticello

Eleven Iowa Swimmers Headed to Florida Training Trip

Eleven University of Iowa swimmers departed for Fort Lauderdale Florida to train ten days at the Casino outdoor pool. They will compete in East West relays and join discussions on swimming techniques. Names include Karl Beck Bob Allen Ray Walters Lawrence Hayes George Brown Banford Cochrane Ed Gerber Charles Bremer Curts Nelson Francis Heydt James Ryan and Al Armbruster.

Iowa City University of Iowa Fort Lauderdale Fla National Aquatic Forum South Casino Bob Allen Karl Beck Davenport Ray Walters Rockford Lawrence Hayes George Brown Banford Cochrane Chicago Ed Gerber Charles Bremer St Louis Curts Nelson Boone Francis Heydt Wichita Kan James Ryan Milton al Armbruster Kansas City

Lost Nation Sweeps Welton In Two High School Wins

Lost Nation's basketball teams topped Welton in a doubleheader on Tuesday. The varsity won 48 to 13 and the reserves 34 to 4 as Sydney Story led scoring with 16 points.

Welton Sydney Story

Michigan Beats Notre Dame 40 to 38 in Tight Battle

Michigan defeats Notre Dame 40 38 in a hard fought matchup at South Bend. Charles Pink and Dan Smick hit late free throws and a field goal to seal victory as Eddie Sadowski nearly closed the gap with 15 seconds left. Smick led Michigan with eight field goals. Riska scored 19 for Notre Dame amid 23 fouls. Capt Earl Brown led 500 hometown supporters.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Michigan Wolverines Charles Pink Dan Smick Eddie Sadowski Smick Riska Earl Brown Benton Harbor Mich

Luther Cagemen Top Augsburg Five in Low-Scoring Win

In Minneapolis Luther College of Decorah defeated Augsburg 26 to 21 as Augsburg led 19 to 9 at halftime before Luther rallied. Stan Kivam led Luther with three field goals, boosting the visitors’ late surge and preserving the win.

Luther Augsburg Minneapolis Minn Augsburg College Luther College of Decorah Stan Kivam Luther Guard

Detroit Lands Pinky Higgins in Major Trade with Boston

Detroit acquired third baseman Pinky Higgins from the Red Sox in a three-way deal that also involved Cleveland. The Tigers gave up Jo Jo White and Tony Piet plus cash for Higgins, hoping he solidifies third base and shores up a high price pitching prospect Fred Hutchinson. The move prompts debate over who benefits most and signals possible longer night-game expansion across the leagues.

Detroit Tigers Pinky Higgins Boston Red Sox Tigers del Baker Rudy Vile I Ie York Cleveland Detroit Yankees Ben Chapman Red Sox Elden Auker Jake Wade Denis Gatehouse Sox Auker Wade Higgins Fred Hutchinson Seattle Jo- Jo White Tony Piet Walter Briggs Archie Mckham Boson Boston Bees Buddy Hassett Brooklyn Hassett Bees Casey Stengel Reds Pat

Marion Basket Five Meets Mount Vernon

The Marion cagers travel to Mount Vernon Friday night for the first of a two game series before the Christmas holidays. Next Tuesday they host Independence, their third home game of the year.

Marion Cagers Mount Vernon Independence Five

Various College Basketball Scores From United Press

Scores from college games across multiple conferences include Michigan to Notre Dame Indiana Central 88 Manover Vh St Ambrose ix Parsons 21 Central Normal 3 St Josephs 2 Wabash Rose Poly xi Manchester Albion tv Monmouth 34 Jona Wesleyan 19 YU Colgate at Dickinson St neetay Franklin Marshall Loch Island U 1 Mass State Midiechburg 34 Swarthmore 4 Wittenberg 30 Trinity 3 Vermont 0 Villanova West Maryland 20 Lafayette 24 Washington-Jefferson Calif Techs 2% Davis-Elkins St Vincent 16 Baker 80 William Jewell 27 West Texas State 18 Colorado Mines 41 Wittshurs Kan Tehrs 20 Warrensburg Mo Tehrs 20 Central of Mo 8 Missouri Valley 36 Ottawash St Benedicts 24

United Press Michican Notre Dame Indiana Central Manover St. ‘Ambrose Parsons Central Normal St. Joseph's Wabash Rose Poly Manchester Albion Monmouth Jona Wesleyan YU Colgate Dickinson St Vale

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