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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1933
Page
2
Columbia's East representative, 54 players, coaches and staff, left New York's Penn Station for Pasadena. The Lions, led by Lou Little, received a festive sendoff with mayoral support and city cheers as Richavich regained eligibility and Ferrara faced academic hold.
Drake Cagemen lose to Carleton 29 to 24 as both teams struggle offensively. Frank Lo Buster leads Drake with a pair of late baskets while Carleton’s defense clamps down in the second half.
Augusta Georgia AP reports Bobby Jones resumes competition March 22-25 at the Augusta National invitation tournament. The 72-hole event brings top pros and amateurs, testing whether three years away affected his mastery and concentration versus newer stars.
The Voorhees hall banquet honored the Coe varsity and freshman squads with Walter Schiwank presiding. Ira Carruthers and Craven Shuttleworth spoke while Elmer Layden's quote on will to win was invoked to praise Coe's record. Bernard Smith and Fred Hild were named honorary captains. dancing followed in the gym.
The Yale football coaching situation remains unsettled as Harry Kipke of Michigan is favored to be signed soon. Athletic director Malcolm Farmer plans to form an advisory committee to aid the decision, with many Old Elm men reportedly favoring Kipke over Reggie Root.
Joe Lillard, former Oregon star and Chicago Cardinals player, argues paid pros could defeat any college squad. He notes pro players’ superior conditioning, tackling and blocking, and cites his six to seven yard gain in pro terms equating to twenty to twenty five in college.
In Columbus, John Kilonis and Chief Chenchkt clashed with stools and hair snipping in a brutal match. A sack over the Indian's head and a referee knockout caused chaos before Chenchkt was ruled winner by default as Kilonis fled the arena.
Three young Cedar Rapids fans Adelaide Joan and Eleanor hosted Whitehill a Washington key pitcher after a World Series shutout visit The girls shared scrapbooks asked questions and pressed for details about major league life He signed autographs and a baseball for each and plans to meet him again after a Senators game in Chicago next summer
A 1933 coaching piece argues golf success comes from mental training more than physique. It emphasizes clear thinking, understanding the swing, and that proper preparation is 90 percent mental, with home reading as the best route to better golf.
Tommy Loughran agrees to a 15 round title bout against Primo Carnera set for February 22 in Miami. Carnera will defend his heavyweight title with Joe Smith and Billy Duffy signed for the fighters. Louis Soresi must sign for final approval as he is Carnera’s manager sailing home from Italy.
Maryland led Michigan 29 to 25 as midseason results rolled in across colleges. The roundup lists Butler over Pittsburgh, Wittenberg defeating Syracuse, and multiple other regional scores including Princeton, Rutgers, and Colorado College.
Jim Browning of Verona and Ed Don George tied in a one hour match in New York. Dick Raines of Houston drew with Paul Jones, each taking one fall. An unrelated Chile climate note reports 00 percent more houses with fireplaces now than twenty five years ago.
George Mack writes from Chicago threatening Sonnenberg and protests referee Alex Fidler. Mack recalls pinning Don George here last year and demands a different official for the Sonnenberg match. The card features Mack and the Boston Dynamiter in a mixed show with boxing bouts and a main event to a finish, with Hackenschmidt and Zanovich slated for a four round or longer match. Doors open early with an orchestra from 7 45 and a late start around 9.
The 22 players selected to represent the East in the annual East-West charity football game arrive in Chicago for the first practice at Dyche Stadium Evanston. Coaches Andy Kerr and Dick Hanley direct the session before the squad proceeds to Palo Alto for final prep.
In Chicago the world pocket billiards tournament tightens for first with Andrew Ponzi Philadelphia James Caras Wilmington Del and Erwin Rudolph Cleveland at six five and five wins. Caras beats Ponzi 125 to 41 in nineteen innings. Defending champ Ralph Greenleaf exits after seventh loss as William Mosconi advances with 125 to 55 in 21.
Lenox of Hopkinton defeated Maquoketa Junior College 29 to 26 in Maquoketa. The locals led 16 to 15 at halftime and were tied 23 at the start of the final quarter. Grimm brothers scored 10 and 8 for Lenox, while Joiner led Maquoketa with 11. Referee: McKeever.
Boxers from Toledo Buffalo Akron Detroit and other cities compete in a roundup. Notable bouts include Wesley Ramos defeating Johnny Stroppa in Grand Rapids and Eddie Darlan drawing in Detroit. Ongoing results feature several decision wins and a knockout in Salt Lake City.
Washington Senators top the American League in fielding with a .979 average, tying last year’s mark and falling one point short of the world record. St. Louis Browns second at .976, Cleveland up to third at .974. Joe Kuhel of Washington led first basemen with .996, while Willie Kamm of Cleveland set a third-base record at .984.
Benny Friedman, famed Michigan star and longtime star quarterback, has played his last football game. He says he will pursue coaching and may be offered the head coaching job at City College of New York.
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