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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
2
Detroit Tigers voted No 1 in the Associated Press sports poll as world champions who won the American pennant and defeated the Cubs in the World Series. Minnesota SMU and Princeton trail with lower placements as editors’ choice identifies top sports achievements.
Purdue routs Xavier 49 26 behind strong defense and balanced scoring. Key players drive early lead and hold Xavier to limited points throughout the game.
Ohio State's standout passer is highlighted as a major playmaker in a clash with Minnesota. The report notes completion accuracy, yardage, and scoring involvement amid a high tempo matchup.
Independence lost to Jesup in overtime in a close boys basketball game. Scoring and play details are unclear from the damaged report, but Jesup sealed the victory and Independence dropped from contention.
The page records wrestling results with multiple bouts and victors. Pitt faced VUBANY with two falls to decide the winner in Glendale. Seattle and Montreal bouts finish two falls to three with listed winners. Other matches note outcomes in Indianapolis San Diego and San Francisco regions among several competitors.
Mrs David Turner was named head of the Cedar Rapids Skating Association at a city hall meeting, succeeding L D Derris who returns as president of the Iowa State Skating Association. Nelson Nichols and Ray Frame pledged cooperation to stage the Gazette Silver Skates and Cedar Rapids skating carnival on December 29.
Clarence defeated West Branch in both games of a double header. Clarence’s offense led by key scorers and strong early runs propelled a 27 29 and 26 76 set of scores. West Branch trailed most of the contests as Henry and Hawler contributed points for Clarence while Bard added seven in the first game. West Branch rallied late in the second half but could not overcome the deficit.
Williamsburg defeats Conroy High on their floor by 46 to 15 as Evans leads the Raiders with 15 points for Conroy the game opened poorly and credit goes to Williamsburg in their fifth victory of the season while Conroy struggles.
All participants must mail their entries to The Gazette sports department before December 26 1935. The notice specifies submission by the deadline and directs readers to use the listed channel for entry.
Henry McLemore reports on a Hollywood restaurant’s floor show where a basketball game between blondes and brunettes serves as the main draw. The setting features silver goals, a mirrored dance floor, and music by Abe Lyman’s band. The blondes win 3 2, 4 1, 6 5 and 8 3 in four games as the scribe touts the sport and the players’ form.
St Olaf of Northfield Minnesota outscored Upper Iowa 37 to 29 in Fayette. Gilbertson led St Olaf with 12 points while Mueller topped Upper Iowa with 10. The contest opened tight with a 14 to 11 halftime score and the Olaf quintet pulled away late.
Drake University’s wandering basketball team defeated Gonzaga University 44 to 35 in Spokane. McLeod and Oreguagh led Drake with sharpshooting, pushing a 21 to 9 run and a halftime 25 to 18 edge before Gonzaga rallied to tie and briefly lead late in the game.
Cincinnati AP reports referee Frank Lane, a Big Ten official, predicts the center jump will be eliminated from college basketball within two years. He says the game will favor speed and be a squad affair, with shorter players gaining value as rules shift to faster play and a foul throw out of bounds replaces the center tap. Some Pacific coast schools already played without the center jump last season.
Boston report says Heinie Manush, obtained from Washington, could be traded to the New York Yankees for Ben Chapman. The deal, if made, would involve movement of veteran outfielder Manush and multiple team roster changes.
National Football Rules committee plans no major changes for 1936, as reports from eight districts show satisfaction with current code. Walter Okeson says no significant alterations expected though possible ideas may surface at February meetings in California. Monona high school girls glee club to present operetta Ask the Professor Thursday with cast and director Merle Sliter.
The Illini, led by Jim Vopicka with seven field goals, dominated De Pauw of Greencastle Indiana from the opening minute and held the Hoosiers to only three long-range baskets. De Pauw failed to score for much of the first half and late in the second period as Illinois built a commanding lead.
Radios teach music and talk across networks from morning to late night. Notable names include Morton Bowe and Marie de Ville with orchestras, the Navy band, Lanny Ross, Kate Smith, Henry King, and Clark Olsen, airing on WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX and more with varied concert, drama, and school programs.
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