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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1937

Page

2

Iowa Cagers Fall To Michigan State 52 37 At Kinnick

Michigan State defeated Iowa 52 to 37 as Lee Calleran led the Spartans with four field goals and four free throws. Tre Sperans contributed key scoring while Iowa struggled on offense in the road loss.

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Purdue Romps Over Denver U Five 72 Tol

Purdue routed Denver University 72 to 5 in a college basketball game. Key Purdue players like Jerry Sines and Gene Anderson contributed as Denver relied on veteran lettermen. The clear pace and scoring disparities reflected Purdue’s strong offense throughout the contest.

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Bierman remarks on post season games and bowl draw

Coach Bierman speaks about the post season and east west charity game on New Year’s Day. He notes the Big Ten conference may relented on its postseason ban and warns the public may not take the season seriously if many bowls are created.

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Polo Star Cecil Smith Breaks Collarbone

Cecil Smith, polo star, suffered a broken collarbone during a match in Semico City. The injury occurred mid game as he attempted a play, leaving Smith unable to continue and sending him to medical care.

Cecil Smith Semico

McKinley Bears Beat by Four After Rough Night

In a 33-29 McKinley Clinton clash, McKinley players drew penalties and fouls amid a fast paced game. Coach Sree ar must address rough play and discipline as Christmas Salter and others faced tough, heated moments on the court.

Lncas Mcinley-Clinton Bears Ratherus McKinley

Bowling Expert McCutcherson Promotes Spot Drawing Golf

The article profiles Mrs D McCutch eor chatroom and her bowling instruction. It notes her shift from the pin system to the spot system, intended to improve women golfers by maintaining focus on target areas and building consistency.

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Kilrain Sullivan Fight Remembered in Boxing History

The piece recalls the Kilrain versus Sullivan bare knuckle fight of 1889 in Richburg Mississippi, including train hijinks and press secrecy. It notes modern boxing news and Miami's push for a winter championship game, and discusses Michigan athletics under Fielding Yost amid coaching upheaval.

Jake Hilrain Sehen Kilrain Jean L. Sullivan Richburg New Orleans Richbure J. Walker Ross Kilrajfa Ross

Marion Basketeers Defeat Alumni Five 31 20

The Marion high basketball team remained undefeated by beating the alumni 31 to 20. The game was fast with many fouls, 16 on the high school and 13 on the alumni. Jack Price led with 10 points, Fleming added 9, and Luwe topped the alumni with 8.

Marion Basketeers Marion High Jack Price Fleming Luwe

Hartwick Boys Defeat Guernsey 35 27 in Local Rivalry

Hartwick high school beat Guernsey 35 to 27 as James Boatman and Leonard Thys each scored 12 points. Howard Bennett added 7 for Hartwick while G Wenger led Guernsey with 9 points. Guernsey girls defeated 46 24.

Hartwick Guernsey James Boatman Leonard Thys Howard Bennett G. Wenger

Mixed College Basketball Scores From Various Games

Michigan State defeated Town 52 to 31 while Chicago led 46 to 23 at halftime. Purdue beat Denver 72 to 43 and Brigham Young posted 637 Maastinss to Neb College 43. Notre Dame 45 Xavier 26. Johns Brooklyn Illinois Wesleyan 24. Centenary 25. Kentucky 35 Arkansas 47. Mississippi 43 Utah 0 Idaho 38.

Michigan State Town Chicago Wheaton Purdue Denver U Bricham Young Maastinss Neb. College Notre Dame Xavier Johns Brooklyn Ary Linois Wesleyan Centenary Kentucky Arkansas Mississippi Utah Idaho

Clinton Defeats McKinley 33 to 29 in Rough Conference Win

Clinton high school edged McKinley 33 to 29 on the east side floor in a rough Mississippi Valley conference game. George Gable led McKinley with 12 points while Beall scored 11 for Clinton. Ed Person sparked a late rally with five points and Bob Adams added four for the visitors.

Clinton High School McKinley East Side East Siders Invaders Clinton Golden Bears George Gable Gable Roy Olson Ed Person Bob Adams Person Adams Beall Lund

Notre Dame Beats Xavier 45 to 26 for 19th Win

Notre Dame remains undefeated in 18 games with a 45 to 26 victory over Xavier in Cincinnati before 4,500 fans. Paul Nowak scored six field goals, sparking the Irish as Moir’s early gift shot gave them the lead that held all night.

Notre Dame Xavier Cincinnati Xavier University Paul Nowak Moir Irish

Monsky Guard Injured In Scrimmage Collision

In San Antonio a practice scrimmage left Alabama star guard Captain LeRoy Monsky with a deep cut over an eye after a collision with teammate Lou Bostick. Five stitches were required. Rain slicked the field but Monsky was expected to play in the Rose Bowl against California.

San Antonio Tex INS LeRoy Monsky Alabama Monsky Lou Bostick California

Farr Arrives to Train for Braddock Title Fight

Tommy Farr arrived from England to begin a training camp at Summit New Jersey for his January 21 title bid against Jim Braddock. The Welshman plans to fight back to another championship shot, with Max Baer later in line as another former champion.

Tommy Farr Joe Louis New York Jimmy Braddock Madison Square Garden Braddock Max Baer Louis Max Schmeling Farr England INS Summit N. J Jim Braddock

Whizzer White to Oxford and Cotton Bowl test

US ANGELES The piece lauds Byron White as a scholar athlete who balanced mind and muscle. It notes his Rhodes scholarship at Oxford and his standout football play for Colorado, predicting he will shine against Rice in the Cotton Bowl and at Oxford.

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Chicago Five Top Wheaton 46 to 23 in Midway

The University of Chicago Maroons overwhelmed Wheaton College 46 23 at the Midway fieldhouse. The Maroons led 17 8 at halftime and dominated throughout with Lounsbury scoring 17 points and captain Kendall Petersen returning from a one week ankle injury layoff.

Chicago University of Chicago Wheaton College Midway Maroons Lounsbury Kendall Petersen

Franklin and East Waterloo Clash Tonight in Valley Contest

Franklin high meets East Waterloo at 7 30 p m tonight on the east side floor as the Thunder bolts seek a share of first in the Mississippi Valley conference. A win would give Franklin three league victories and tie Clinton atop the standings. Between halves Albert Eddy will receive his Iowa Daily Press Association all state football certificate.

Franklin High East Waterloo Thunderbolts Clinton Albert Eddy Iowa Daily Press Association

Salvy Saban Edges Del Genin In NY Bout

AP reports Babs Salvy Saban won a points victory over Leonard Del Genin in New York. Irving Eldridge defeated Lou Lombardi by knockout after a sequence of blows. Charley Jackson of Macon Georgia defeated Danny Peal in Tulsa Oklahoma. The piece notes mirror making secrecy among Vene tians with Murano as the guarded island.

New York Babs Salvy Saban Leonard del Genin Irving Eldridge Lou Lombardi Jersey Cies Charley Jackson Lil Macon Danny Peal Tulsa Okla Murano

Entries Pour In For Silver Skates Carnival At Cedar Rapids

The Silver Skates event at the Municipal rink attracted 89 entries by Thursday morning, a record for the yearly carnival. The list includes Senior Men and multiple youth divisions with skaters from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns, with full event start times to be announced in Friday’s paper.

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