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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

2

Hawkeyes Triumph Over Latters University of Chicago

Iowa defeats Latters University of Chicago 33 to 28 as Benny Stephens misses due to a sprained ankle. Navier and Johnson lead scoring while Iowa dominates second half scrambles, moving toward Toledo and a Michigan State finale. Xavier and Donovan contribute in the first half but falter after halftime.

Hawkeye Ser Ces Benny Stephens Butler Stepher Iowa Toledo Tomight Toledo University Hawkeyes Michigan State Lansing Navier Johnson Pat Donovan Xavier

Belle Plaine Grid Star Receives All-State Award

A Belle Plaine grid standout earned an all-state honor in a season highlighted by strong receiving and defensive plays. The local star, noted for leadership and performance, helped push the team to competitive showings this year amid a challenging schedule.

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Woman bowler to hold classes here

Ceder Rapids women are going bowing to learn fundamentals from famed instructor Mis McCutcheon. The free bowling school for women runs December 28 to 30 at the Red Crown Recreation with 2 and 5:30 pm sessions. Beginners welcome, full court provided, with options for more classes and group sessions.

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Newsboys Boxing Benefit Delivers Stirring Fights At Immaculate Conception

A capacity crowd enjoyed the Third Annual Newsboys benefit at Immaculate Conception as seasoned and rising boxers staged a series of strong performances. Highlights included a draw between Jim Nance and Max Klemm, and competitive bouts featuring Earl Carr, Elton Rovs, Herman Howard, Jack Robertson, Bob Johnson, Eddie Mimms, Leroy Simms, Sonny Washington, and Eric Jackson. Organizers Deve Baer, Dave Golad, and Art Taylor thanked patrons with Monsignor Malloy and Ren M. A. Mulan for support, while Alex Fidler refereed all bouts.

Newsboys Immaculate Conceptionism Ngh Jim Nance Max Klemm Red Forrer Earl Carr Elton Rovs Gong Gong Carr Herman Howard Jack Robertson Howard Alex Fidler Howard Bob Johnson Yeat Eddie Mimms Joe Beltram Leroy Simms Simms Washington Eric Jackson Freddie Perkins Perkins Liness Sonny Washington Pride of Art Tastors Jackson Deve Baer Dave Golad Art Taylor John M Malloy Ren M

Gazette Newsies Trim Midgets in 73 to 33 Win

Gazette Newsies dominate Midgets with a 73 to 33 victory. Strong hustle, sharp defense, and jump shots propelled the Newsies to a clear early lead and a comfortable final margin.

Red Hawks Rally On Road Triumph Over Opponents

Roosevelt and Clinton Vicet EHlere Vonight led the Red Hawks on the road with a strong showing as they remained unbeaten in four, highlighting a decisive half and late plays. The team, reputed for defense and quick transitions, earned the title game reputation as solid road contenders.

Roosevelt Clinton Vicet Ehlere Vonight Red Hawks Richard

Milwaukee Wrestler Records Narrow Victory At Newark Meet

In a tight Milwaukee showdown at Newark, top wrestlers including Prattint, Warves, and Wooded battled for the title. The champion edged rivals with sharp takedowns and decisive pins as the crowd watched in steady rain.

Assoervii Press Lares Geek Tin Milwaukee Paul Mike Pepes Sarran Wy Bhoershen

Mann Offered A Match With Louis

Nathan Mann of New Haven Connecticut was offered a 15 round tune-up with heavyweight champion Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden on February 20 by promoter Wake Jacobs. Louis planned a second tune-up in Cleveland and a possible third in Los Angeles. Mann wanted a couple days to decide.

New York Nathan Mann New Haven Conn Keays Todas Joe Louis Max Achmering Mann Madison Square Crarden Twenteth Century Club Wake Jacobs Mann Dacols Lpuis Cleveland Los Angeles

Carnera Funds Unlocked Amid Lawsuit Settlement

The long dispute over Primo Carnera’s earnings ends with about 316,000 remaining for the fighter after legal costs and management cuts. Louis Soresi and the British firm receive portions, while Miss Tersini’s claim is settled. The case highlights boxing riches and subsequent financial fragility.

Carnera Louis Soresi America Primo Soresi Miss Tersini

Gophers Edge Nebraska In Tight Nonconference Clash

In Minneapolis the Minnesota Gophers outpaced Nebraska height advantage with speed to win 33 to 28. Johnny Kundla clinched the victory with a late score and free throw as the Cornhuskers battled back. Lloyd Parsons led Nebraska with five field goals and a free throw.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Nebraska Gophers Cornhuskers Johnny Kundla Minnesota Nebraskans Lloyd Parsons Cornhusker Invaders

Elwood Independents Triumph Over DeWitt Five

Special to The Gazette Elwood Independents defeated DeWitt five on Moose Hall floor in DeWitt Sunday afternoon 40 to 32 securing another victory for the Elwood club.

Elwood Elwood Independents DeWitt Moose Hall

Whizzer White Wins Rhodes Scholarship

San Francisco report says Whizzer White, Colorado halfback and top 1937 scorer, won a Rhodes Scholarship and intends to study law at Oxford for two years then take the bar. He否 states no professional offers were received and his Cotton Bowl plans with Rice in Dallas remain.

San Francisco Byran White Whiz Rhodes Fort Worth Tex Colorado University Rice Dallas New Year's Oxford Whizzer Sam George Norlin Boulder Bunny Oakes

Basketball Scores From Scattered College Games

Fragmented scores show Jona tr Nasier 28 Iowa Wesleyan at Washington Junior College. St Ambrose, MlatteyWle Teachers 36, Western UL Teachers 03. Penn 3, Minnesody 28, Nebraska 28, Michigan 1. Dartmouth 1%, Vanderbilt 0. Losala St Temple 3. Grovee Washington 0. Tennessee at Southern California sds Rice 50.

Jona Tr Nasier Iowa Wesleyan Washington St Ambrose MlatteyWle Western UL Penn Nebraska Michiea i Yartmouth Vardue Oa Losala Temple Winale Tennessee Southern California Sds Rice

Sixteen Events Set for Gazette Silver Skates Carnival

Local speed skaters will compete Sunday at the municipal rink in a 16 event program with preliminaries for many races. Events cover men women and youths across four, six, and nine distances culminating in finals. Prizes include silver skates for first, chromium skates for second, bronze blades for third. entries accepted at The Gazette sports department until Wednesday midnight with no entrance fee.

Gazette Sports Department

Purdue Romps Over Loyola 55 to 41 in Chicago

Purdue University 50-point team stretched its win streak to five by beating Loyola University of Chicago 55 to 41 before 3,300 fans. Jewell Young led with 19 points as Purdue opened a 29 to 15 halftime lead, with a 15-point burst early in the first half.

Chicago Purdue University Loyola University of Chicago Boilermakers Loyola Jewell Young Purdue Young Sines Anderson Wilbert Kautz

Bowl Teams Open Last Ten Days Of Practice

College football teams began intensive workouts as New Year’s bowls approach. California, Alabama, LSU, Colorado, Michigan State, Auburn, West Virginia, and East and West squads prepared for Rose, Sugar, Cotton, Orange, Sun, and East‑West games with drills, scrimmages, and travel to sites, while coaches stressed fundamentals and air or ground attacks.

Pasadena Calif Golden Bears California Coast Paladins Stub Tide LeRoy Monsky all-America Alabama Tigers New Orleans Bernie Moore Louisiana State Moore Santa Clara San Francisco Bernie Dumas Larry King Cotton Bous Danaus Tex Whizzer White University of Colorado Rice Barney Oakes White Miami Fla Michigan State East Lansing Mich Charlie Bachman Spartans Auburn el Paso West Virgania Morgantown W. Va Marshall Glenn Glenn Texas Tech Stanford University Bill Jones Nebraska Babe Hollingbers Washington State Bernie Bierman Minnesota Andy Kerr Colgate

Michigan Defeats Dartmouth 42 to 17 in Westchester

Michigan, led by John Townsend, routed Dartmouth 42 to 17 at the Westchester county center. Townsend scored 13 points as Michigan shut out the Indians in the first half, with Dartmouth tallying only one point before halftime.

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Temple shuts down Illinois 61 to 38 in Philadelphia

Temple university basketball, led by Captain Don Henderson Meyer Bloom and Ed Boyle, built a 26 to 15 halftime lead and expanded to a 42 to 20 advantage, defeating Illinois co-champions of the Big Ten 61 to 38 before about 5,000. Lew Dehner scored 12 and Boudreau 11 for Illinois.

Philadelphia Temple University Illinois Don Henderson Meyer Bloom Ed Boyle Temple Lew Dehner Boudreau

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