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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1933

Page

3

Jacobs Crowned Outstanding Girl Athlete of 1933

Helen Jacobs wins AP poll as the top female athlete of 1933 for her dual tennis triumphs, including the Wightman Cup and the American championship. She gains 64 votes in a 180 vote tally, ahead of golf champion Virginia Van Wie and swimming star Lenore White, with numerous other athletes earning single votes.

New York United States Helen Wills Moody Helen Hull Jacobs Associated Press Miss Jacobs Virginia van Wie Chicago Lenore Homestead Helen Jacobs Virginia van Wise Fon Katherine Rawls Dorothy Olfer Glenna Collett Ware Ara Palfrey

Bailey Continues Fight For Life After Skull Fracture

Irvin Ace Bailey, 31, Maple Leaf forward, remained critically injured at City Hospital Boston after a five inch skull fracture from a collision with Eddie Shore in a Bruins Maple Leafs game. He was unconscious and on the danger list with doctors performing delicate operations to stave off death.

Boston INL Irvin Bailey Eddie Shore Boston Bruins

Earlville Boys Lose Two Basketball Games

Earlville high school boys lost to Delhi 31 to 6 on Delhi’s floor Friday night. Earlville Night Hawks fell to Barnsdall from Oneida 43 to 17 on Earlville’s floor Thursday evening.

Garet BP Earlville Earlville High School Delhi High School Delhi Earlville Night Hawks Barnsdall Oneida

Keystone Takes Two Games From Shellsburg

The Shellsburg Regulars were defeated by Keystone 38 to 18 in the first game, trailing 13 to 12 at halftime. The Keystone victory was followed by a shellburg seconds loss 47 to 7.

Keystone Shellsburg Shellsburg, Jr K. OF C League Lubergers Tuomey Rock Dougla Noonan Palumbo Sosecee Dol Penensaedieeess Ears Dale Anane Aa Graae Malloy Aoe Willner Aee Anderle Eve Speeeeeerseves E Tat Calley Cesses Celenial Mars One Stark Seeees Eeeseenee Ddd Bartos Eeveeneees Seabroo Power Easiers Helgel Eee Ee Stanton Ul Lynott Bcomto Coveesvone Enzler Pasivaeuapenese Remen, Borovy Regaties Newland Ne - Telnies Paul's. Rodd Larson Asses

Bresnahan Named Iowa Cross Country Coach

George T. Bresnahan was announced as the new cross country coach for the University of Iowa succeeding Bokeh McElroy. The change follows 1933 leadership in Muscatine as part of a statewide coaching transition.

Versity Iowa George T. Bresnahan Bokeh McElroy Muscatine Eader

Washington Juniors Fall to Ottumwa 50 36 in Narrow Win

Washington Junior College team met Ottumwa on Monday evening and trailed 42 28 after three quarters. The Ot tumwa quintet pulled away in the final minutes, led by strong defense and fast pace, finishing 50 to 36 at Town Success gym.

Washington Ottumwa Boys

Alburnett Hawks Schedule Double Bill Thursday

Alburnett Iowa hosts a Thursday double header against Skelly Oil of Cedar Rapids and Whittier. The Hawks aim to build on a 45 to 27 win over Whittier last Saturday while wearing silk pajamas as sweat suits.

Alburnett Alburnett Hawks Skelly Oil Cedar Rapids Whittier Hawks

Vinton Independents Benefit Game Set For Friday

The Vinton Independents will host the Eldora Independents in a Friday night charity basketball double header. Proceeds go to the Vinton Goodfellows Club as part of a Christmas appeal. The opening game features Keystone versus Vinton High School.

Vinton Vinton Independent Eldora Independents Goodfellows Club Tims New Threat Keystone Vinton ‘Independents

Troy Mills Split Wins With Walker On Friday Night

Troy Mills hosted Walker in a boys 75 to 8 win and a girls 21 to 56 loss. Walker advanced with strong shooting while Troy Mills’ defense struggled in the girls matchup despite efforts.

Geecal Gazette Troy Mills Walker

Grinnell High Seeks Fourth Straight Win

Grinnell High Tigers, led by Coach Paul J. Frank, aim for a fourth consecutive victory as they host Marshalltown on Friday. After opening with a 25 to 17 win over Winton and a 30 to 14 win against Lynnville, Grinnell beat Fast Waterloo 364 to 25, beginning Central Iowa conference play.

Gazette Grinnell Paul J. Frank Grinnell High Tigers Marshalltown Frank Winton Lynnville Fast Waterloo Central Iowa

Election of Wisgerhof as Iowa captain in 1934

IOWA CITY UP report notes Max Wisgerhof a Sully sophomore chosen to be captain of the 1934 Uni team. The brief confirms the student earns leadership duties for the squad amid ongoing NCAA era activity.

Iowa City Max Wisgerhof Sully Uni

Banquet honors Fisher and Eastern Iowa Eight champions

West Branch hosts a banquet at the Methodist church honoring Coach E L Fisher and his football team as Eastern Iowa Eight champions with guests including University of Town coaches Osaie Solem Bill Boeler and Rollie Williams. Fisher is brother to Captain-elect Russell Fisher and Ray Fisher of the Ions team.

West Branch E. L. Fisher Court House Tipton Moose Lodge Fremen and Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Wheatland William H. Meves Meves Legion Auxiliary Mewes Davenport Co. A 8Th Iowa Infantry Anna Graves DeWitt Walter Martens Rose Martens Theodore Jeppe Matilda Werder Lilly Riedesel Henry Kramer Allen Herbert Pehrs Clinton Delmar Winifred Reynolds St. Patrick’s Church W. E. Cullinan Immaculate Conception Cemetery Petersville Leonard Reynolds Edmund Camp Dodge Stanley Theissen Bryant Emmett Leonard Mary Alice

Wagamoni anniversary celebrated by family and friends

A surprise dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Wagamoni of Del mar on their forty fifth wedding anniversary. Relatives including James Stoner presented a lamp to the couple as a gift.

James O'Meara Iowa City Ray O'Meara Kansas City Leo O'Meara P. A. O'Meara B. M. O'Meara Delmar Rose Burkera Matilda McDonald Clinton Wellman M. V. Wagamoni James Stoner LA Porte City the Heathers W. A. Kimball Carl Brust Geneva Wilder Robert McMullen Violet Peters Lucille Divier Mae Craft Harold Elliott Bill O'Brien Herbert Halbfass Caroll Robb Bill Fleck Blairstown Board of Education Dorothy Washburn F. 8. Runyon G. Lb. Lyman

Overheated Cupola Ignites Roof at Story and Sons Foundry

An overheated cupola at Story and Sons foundry 930 Fourth Street SW ignited the roof around the cupola at 8 03 p m Monday. Firemen confined the loss to a small shingles area. Earlier Monday, a roof fire at John Bruzek 722 Second Street BW was controlled before serious damage. Other alarms included a cigaret stub at Eighth Avenue bridge and a water overflow at Raymond Klass home 112 Twenty seventh Streets causing steam in the ash pit.

Story and Sons Foundry Fourth Street John Bruzek Second Street Eighth Avenue Bridge Raymond Klass Twenty-seventh Streets

Unusual Baby Born In Madison With Teeth

Mr and Mrs Harold Dent of Madison reported their newborn child appeared with two teeth by Saturday night, 24 hours after birth. Doctors called the tooth appearance very rare and noted the event as noteworthy in local life.

Madison, Wis Harold Dent Madison

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