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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

3

Coe and State Teachers Battle In Preholiday Showdown

The Kohawks of Coe collide with State Teachers Thursday in a close pre Christmas showdown after each side suffered narrow one point losses. Coe seeks to counter Tutors star Carr while Coach Forest Rutgers tests new lineups and preparations amid a fast paced, high intensity clash.

Coe Kohawks Penn College Grinnell Aden Luis Forest Rutgers Carr Rutgers Varsity Schneider Quinn Wilkinson Keith Carruthers Ben Kammer

Kansas Defeats State In Clinic Game 40-26

Kansas State and Kansas met in Manhattan in a non-conference clinic game. The Jayhawks won 40 to 26 under modified rules with higher baskets and a one-and-two scoring system applied during the contest.

Kansas State Manhattan Kan University of Kansas Kansas State College Wildcats

Tigers Top MVC. Clash Looms With Dubuque Friday

Washington through West Waterloo and Davenport lead the Mississippi Valley Conference with Dubuque looming as a key test at Franklin gym. Grant aims to regain status by beating Iowa City on the Little Hawks floor while Davenport and West Waterloo battle for league advantage. Coach Orville Rust plans a strong lineup as the Tigers face Dubuque ace Hendricks and Osterberger. Snider, Iowa City’s top scorer, will challenge the Giant five. Curtain raisers feature Washington and Grant sophomores.

Tigers West Waterloo Clinton Davenport Franklin Gymnasium Dubuque Grant Iowa City Little Hawks Washington St. Ambrose Orville Rust Hendricks Osterberger

Dixon Rejoins Davenport as Blue Sox Manager for 1935

Cletus Dixon of Chicago will return to Davenport to manage the Blue Sox in the Western league next spring. Paul Lagomarcino was re-elected president after initially retiring, with the board drafting him for another term. Howard Power was elected vice president and Al Schultze remains secretary.

Davenport Cletus Dixon Chicago Blue Sox Paul Lagomarcino Lagomarcino Dixon B&i Howard Power al Schultze

Jabs Roundup From Multiple Cities

In St Petersbur g Fla Ray Swanson defeated Keith Weaver by points 171 to . in Sioux City Frankie Wolfram beat Everett Richtmire by points 126 to 125. Al Pahl and Wille Davies fought to a draw 138 to 135. Wesley Martin stopped Speedy Clayton at 133. in Quincy Jack Charves stopped Ellis Bradley at 14 while facing Eliis Bradley.

Associated Press ST Petersbrurg Fla Ray Swanson Vis Atlanta Keith Weaver Sioux City Frankie Wolfram Winnipes Everett “Youns" Richtmire al Pahl Wille Davies Kansas City Drew Wesley Martin Akron Speedy Clayton Quincy Jack Charves Kansa City Eliis Bradley

Red Pepper's Hot Sport Chatter on LSU Coach Resignation

Sports columnist critiques Senator Huey Long's influence as LSU coach Biff Jones resigns. Discusses potential successors Clark Shaughnessy Bernie Bierman Ray Morrison and the Cedar Rapids Cardinals tie to baseball in the St Louis system. Notes Cedar Rapids franchise aims for a pennant contending team and the financial impact of affiliations.

Louisiana State University Biff Jones Huey Long James M. Smith Jones Smith Senator Long West Point Clark Shaughnessy Chicago Bernie Bierman Minnesota Ray Morrison Southern Methodist Long Bill Corum New York Corum Des Moines Cedar Rapids Baseball Association St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals Cedar Rapids Treasury Raiders

Stark Named Iowa Fresh Swim Captain

John L. Stark, son of Helen Kacena Stark, has been elected captain of the University of Iowa freshman swimming team. Stark was a high point man on last year’s YMCA team, following Dick Westerfield who captained the previous freshman squad.

John L. Stark Fourth Avenue SE Helen Kacena Stark University of Iowa Stark Dick Westerfield Cedar Rapids Hawkeye

Immaculate Conception Sixth Graders Defeat Blackhawks 18–0

The Immaculate Conception sixth grade team routed the Blackhawks of St Paul’s church 18 to 0 on Monday night at St Paul’s floor. Names of players and exact venue provide stronger context.

I. C Trip Immaculate Conception Blackhawks St Paul's Church St. Paul

Speed Skating Halted At Cedar Rapids Ring

Cedar Rapids skating association asks speed skaters to avoid the municipal ring to protect other skaters while Robins Lake ice is used for practice. David MacGregor will coach speed skaters with assistance from experienced peers as Silver Skates races are planned for January 6 in Cedar Rapids.

Robins Lake Cedar Rapids David MacGregor Canada the Gazette

Anamosa junior high five tops Center Junction in close win

In Center Junction Iowa on Monday night the Anamosa junior high five triumphed over Center Junction 19 to 14. The Center Junction high school squad edged Anamosa's second five 24 to 23 in a tight senior contest.

Center Junction Anamosa

Quakers Meet Vinton Five Here Thursday Night

The Quaker Oats quintet faces the Vinton Rovers Thursday at 8 p.m. in Stuart Hall with a curtain raiser at 7 p.m. featuring the Quaker Oats seconds. No admission is charged.

Vinton Five Quaker Oats Vinton Rovers Stuart Hall

Yuill Vote Contest Issues Simplified in Court

Wayne Boland representing Sedlacek with C J Lynch Jr argues the contest statement meets the law and criticizes technical requirements. Elmer Johnson challenges the handling of three absent voter ballots at Covington Clinton precinct, saying disenfranchisement cannot occur if ballots were legally delivered.

Wayne Boland Sedlacek C. J. Lynch, Jr Boland Elmer Johnson Yuill Covington Clinton Township Johnson

Liquor Raid Nets One Arrest In City Nuisance Case

Fred Fox, 31, of 131514 Third Street SE, was jailed at 2 30 pm Wednesday for maintaining a liquor nuisance in an upstairs room at that address. Police state and federal raiders seized about four quarts of alcohol a pint of whisky and a quart bottle partly filled with whisky. Fox was present when the raid occurred.

Fred Fox Third Street Fox

Marion Needy Help Sought. Donations Welcome at Local Center

Community appeal notes children missing underwear and shoes due to poverty and a coat used as bedding. Mrs Mildred Titus provides information and donations may be given to the Good-Sellows fund at local business locations. Also reports visiting relative Mrs Clarence Darrow of Fond du Lac Wisconsin.

Marion Service Club Mildred Titus Good- Sellows Fund Clarence Darrow Fond du Lac, Wis John Reardon

Milk Price Increase Approved by Producers

Distributors will pay more for fluid milk after a producers vote to raise prices. Regular pasteurized milk rises to ten cents a quart from nine, half pints of cream at eleven cents, and premium quality milk gains one more cent per quart.

Cedar Rapids Weday

Dillinger Cash Bribe Allegedly Hijacked

Chicago AP report says John Dillinger arranged an escape from Crown Point jail in March by paying $11,000 with a middleman skimming funds. The article notes Dillinger kept his share while others received about half of the amount.

Chicago Daily News John Dillinger Crown Point Ind Dillinger

Farewell gatherings and funeral notices in Grove City

Dred Titus and Mrs K M Saunders sang at a service with pallbearers Karl Kendall Marshall Swayne Will Coffey James Condon Charles Grandle and Claude Scott. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery. Grove City Rebekah lodge hosted a farewell picnic supper for Mr and Mrs Charles Granger at Mrs Ed Castles home as they prepare to move to Pennsylvania. Twenty three lodge members attended and three guests were present. Milwaukee Railroad Women's club plans its Christmas gift event for Milwaukee employees children with a decorated tree at the depot and Santa arrival at 4 pm. Camp Fire girls will sing carols around the tree.

Dred Titus K. M. Saunders Karl Kendall Marshall Swayne Will Coffey James Condon Charles Grandle Claude Scott Oak Shade Cemetery Charles Granger Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 Ed Castle Milwaukee Railroad Women’s Club Milwaukee Santa Claus Camp Fire

Du Pont Made 30 Percent On U S Sales

Washington AP reported evidence to the Senate munitions committee that Du Pont Powder Co. earned about 30 percent profit on U S government sales over the past three years. A 1928 survey cited higher private costs for ammunition, averaging $30.90 versus $23.18 in the Fort Frank arsenal, prompting debate over war material costs.

Washington du Pont Powder Company United States Senate Munitions Committee Frankfort Philadelphia

Robinson Believed Seen In Minneapolis

In Minneapolis police continued a search for Thomas H. Robinson Jr. after Sister Anna Bergeland of Deaconess Hospital reported a man strikingly resembling Robinson asked for a physician pursuing the kidnapping of Louisville man Berry V. Stoll.

Minneapolis Twin Cities Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Berry V. Stoll Louisville Anna Bergeland Deaconess Hospital Robinson

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Coe and State Aker Ee-Gad Clarks Second St. SE This Red Peppers Hot Sport By Earl Iowa Marion News Marion Grace H. Starr Woman’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church Minnie Timson la Verna Crew Will Grassfield Edna Roberts Walter Kennedy Esther Luse Margaret Ecklin Ecklin W. W. Vaughn Presbyterian Sunday School Cyrus Sears Vineyard Haven Mass Mr. Sears B. C. Sears Fred Mordorst Yocom Chapel C. E. Krog St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Grant Bishop John M. Walters Methodist Church Grove City Rebekah Lodge Pal Dial Second Avenue Fifth St Claim du Pont Co U.S Elmer Frankel Frankel’s Second Street
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