Wrigley Proposes Mid-Summer Baseball School for Youths
International News Service reports Chicago Cubs owner Philip K. Wrigley urges a mid-summer major league baseball school to foster youth interest. He suggests nominal fees for youngsters in major league cities, with discussions by Ford C. Frick and the writer on expanding to minor leagues and sandlot players as a training and education step.
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Newsboy Benefit Boxers Must Undergo Examinations
All boxers and wrestlers slated for the annual newsboy boxing benefit at Immaculate Conception gym Monday December 21 must meet Sunday at Doctor C H Stark 603 Third Avenue SE to be examined by Doctors Stark and Sedlacek. A AU rules govern the show. Judges Frank Martin Eddie Jennings and Alex Fidler selected. Reserved seats 25 cents. Tickets at the gate Monday 7 30 p m.
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Cedar Rapids Squash Team Falls to Des Moines at Y M C A
Cedar Rapids fixtures at the Y M C A show squash players dropping three of four to Des Moines while handball crews win five of six singles and the only doubles. Don Steffa, last year’s state handball champion, beat Golden of Des Moines in straight sets. Des Moines players notch wins over Coggeshall Miles and others as Cedar Rapids battles in ball and court events.
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Reds Trade Lee Stine To Kansas City
Lee Stine a right handed pitcher released by Cincinnati to the Kansas City ae club in a cash deal. Stine came to the Reds last season from St Paul and had arm injury from a fight between Reds and Cubs in Chicago earlier this season.
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West All-Stars Start Practice In San Francisco
West squad, led by Nebraska fullback Sam Francis, prepares for the Shrine game against the East. Twenty two players begin drills at Palo Alto under Hollingberry and Lacey as the teams assemble for the New Year showdown with Yale’s Kelley and Minnesota’s Widseth among those arriving.
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Dick Hanley
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Quasqueton Cagers Sweep Triple-Header Wins
Quasqueton teams swept a triple header. Quasqueton high boys beat Brandon 27 to 26 with Halstead and Likens as top scorers. Quasqueton high girls routed Brandon 47 to 13 led by Johnson and Daubenberger. Quasqueton junior high boys defeated Independence 28 to 9 with Smith scoring 16.
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Brooklyn Splits Pair With Hartwick Cagers
Brooklyn and Hartwick split a basketball doubleheader here Friday night. Hartwick won the thriller 27 to 21 as DeGeeter led with 9 points while Brooklyn’s Scott topped the hosts with 8 points in the losing effort. The Brooklyn seconds had earlier defeated Hartwick 13 to 7.
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Ruth's Shot Clinches Classic World Series Moment
Chicago World Series memory recalled as Babe Ruth points to centerfield and hits a legendary home run in 1932. Mark Koenig, pivotal in Ruth’s fame with the Cubs, is noted for his own major league comeback and release by the New York Giants.
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John Niemiec To Quit As Columbia Football Mentor
DUBUQUE AP John Niemiec head football and basketball coach at Columbia College will not sign a new contract in 1937, college president Rev Monsignor Conry announced. The former Notre Dame star will enter business in Bellaire Ohio and coach part time at an Ohio high school while remaining in the physical education department through the current school year. He gained fame in 1928 for Notre Dame's 13 to 12 win over Southern California by catching two touchdowns. No successor has been named. he is the fifth Notre Dame alumnus to coach at Columbia following Gus Dorais Eddie Anderson Elmer Layden and Jerry Jones.
West Chester Tops Ke-Wash Conference Basketball Battle
In three Ke-Wash games last week Wellman Kalona and West Chester beat league opponents. West Chester beat Richland 26 to 21 in their second Ke-Wash game while Kalona toppled Brighton 35 to 29 for its first win. Russell Ross led Wellman with 14 points and Messer paced Kalona with 16.
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Randalia Edges Fayette In Overtime Thriller
Randalia defeated Fayette 22-21 in an overtime finish as Bacon forced a 20-20 tie late in regulation. Miller opened overtime scoring for Fayette, then R Davis gave Randalia the lead as time expired.
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Strawberry Point Sweeps Volga City In Twin Bill
Strawberry Point high beat Volga City 33 19 in the nightcap after leading 22 18 at three quarters. Mierson led the Point with 16 points and Captain Barnes contributed a solid all around performance. The Strawberry Point girls also won.
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East Waterloo Wins 27-15 Over Grinnell In Wrestling Meet
East Waterloo high grapplers defeated Grinnell 27 to 15 on Saturday night in Grinnell. Huggins at 232 pounds won by a fall over Lar son, Grinnell, in 3 36. Eighty five, ninety five, and lighter classes featured falls, time advantages, and a forfeit.
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Bennett Cagers Win Two Games Over Stanwood
Bennett gains two wins on Friday night as both the Bennett girls and boys teams defeat Stanwood on their home floor. The Stanwood girls fall 28 to 25 in a tight contest, while Bennett boys roll to a 34 to 10 victory in a rough game.
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Maquoketa Juniors Defeat Tipton in Conference Showdown
Maquoketa junior college beat Tipton 52 to 34 in Maquoketa Iowa to stay atop the Northeastern Iowa conference. Hamilton led Tipton with seven baskets and four free throws while local scores came from Jones Tompkins Luckiesh and March. the victory doubled as a birthday present for coach Oaks.
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Rickey Fought Hard To Reach Diamond Pinnacle
AP profile of Branch Rickey tracing his rise from catcher to front office, overcoming tuberculosis and poverty. The piece notes his tenacity, education path, coaching work, and leadership of the Gas House Cardinals era, with anecdotes from Billy Doyle and early career trials.
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