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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1934

Page

2

Iowa May File Direct Charges Of Proselyting Against U S C Trojans

Iowa officials prepared to press direct charges of proselyting against the Southern California Trojans after continued exchanges with USC officials. The next Iowa statement was expected to address Rollie Williams and coach Sam Barry, with debates over evidence or disavowal and potential departures of Duane Swainson and Bud Fromme.

Iowa Owa City. In Spec.al Southern California Athletics University of Town Prof Hoc Winett Southern California Athletic Hawkeye C M Uveegral Iowa Athletic Board Towarey Duane Swainson Bud Fromme Southern California Willett Updegraff Rollie Williams E Lines

Big Player Deals Rumored in Majors

Sports editor Davis Jo Walsh reports on rumored trades scattering through the majors as teams eye key players including Stroy, Leslie, Urbanski, Baxter, and others. News notes that upcoming schedule meetings shape expectations while executives discuss potential blockbuster moves and role changes across the National and American Leagues.

Davis JO Walsh International News Service New York Brookin Reston Joe Stroy Sam Leslie Irs Baseman Braves Bil Urbanski Jordan Baxter Marble National

Dodgers? No. Swanson hitchhiked to USC admission denied

Former Iowa freshman athletes Swanson and four others who hitched to California were denied admission to the University of Southern California, a fact disclosed here on Tuesday.

LOS Angtftes Bud Swanson Univerisit of Iowa University of Southern California

Conception High Falls to Columbia Five 39 13

Columbia Academy defeated Immaculate Conception 39 to 13 in Dubuque. Joe Voelker led Columbia with strong early scoring and a solid defensive effort.

Speeas Gazette Dubuque Columbia Academy Joe Voelker Sion Immaculite Co Som Cedm Cgiths

Schmeling Baer Bout Off Teuton To Fight In Spain

The report notes the Schmeling Baer heavyweight bout is canceled and Germany's Schmeling plans to fight in Spain. Details mention finances and terms related to the match and a prior arrangement in 1929.

Schmeling-Baer Teuton Spain

Marengo Tops Belle Plaine 17 to 8 in Winter Clash

Marengo defeated Belle Plaine 17 to 8 in a winter basketball game. Marengo used strong ball handling to gain edges but poor shooting limited scoring. Beilstein and Levada anchored defense while McCune advanced the ball. Newhave’s team had recent results against Marengo.

Marenco Roundhouse Marengo Belit Pones Ewards Levada McCune Beilstein Euard Ter Newhave Marengo AC Atl Laser

Willaman Quits as Ohio State Grid Coach

Sam Willaman, director of football at Ohio State University, tendered his resignation to the athletic board. He is believed to have signed with Western Reserve University. No successor named, and St John declined to comment on plans or future steps.

Collmbus O Sam Willaman Ohio State University Clarence Layiin Board of Athletic Control Willamans Western Reserve University of Cleveland St John Ohio State Wallaman Willaman St John Wilaman Michigan Buckeyes Pittsburgh Wisconsin Indiana

Cleveland AP: Sam Willaman Named Acting Professor at Western Reserve

Sam Willaman, who resigned as coach at Ohio State, was approved as acting professor of physical education at Adelbert College and director of intercollegiate football at Western Reserve University. Prof C M Fintrock announced the move after a day of rumors following news that Coach Keady would not receive a new contract.

Cleveland Sam Willaman Ohto State University Actanp Adelbert College of Western Reserve Universsity C M = Fintrock Western Reserves Fintrock Keady

Newsboys edge Marion Juniors 20 to 18 in tight game

The Gazette reports a hard fought Tuesday night win for the Newsboys over the Marion Juniors 20-18. Red Hibben led Gazette scoring with eight points followed by Jones from Marion with eight.

Newsboys Marion Juniors Gazette Marion Red Hibben The Jones

Untitled fragment on baseball and poetry from a lost page

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered phrases about baseball, poems, and named items. The text references a player or author and mentions Boston, machines, and measurements in an opaque jumble of words without clear events or coherent narrative.

Wenceslaus Triumphs Over Independence 31 to 15

St Wenceslaus defeated Independence 31 to 15 in a tough contest. Panek and Skala led the victors with strong late scoring while Severaid paced Independence with key free throws and rebounds. The mentioning of Panek, Skala, and Severaid highlights the main performers.

Wenceslaus

Liberty All American picks include two overlooked players

The Liberty All-Players All-America team was announced after tallying votes from 1,508 players. It includes two previously unnamed selections from Liberty and Centenary among others, with detailed lineup across backfield, ends, tackles, guards, and centers.

New York Liberty Erarcetang France University of Minh Dames Buesre Skacen Skacen Pattsbureh Fre Pad’ Creusse Centenary Goare Frans Schamme Yoren Beerberu

Controversy Over Freshmen Proselyting Touches Big Ten

A dispute between Iowa officials and Southern California over allegedly offered inducements to two Iowa freshmen sparks a broader ethics debate in college athletics. The flap widens as USC demands apology and Iowa counters with possible charges.

The State University Southern California Iowa City Jan Iowa Uo Ss CC Astin California Towa I. S.C

Pug Lund Awarded Doug Fatrrbaonks Trophy

Pug Lund receives the Doug Fatrrbaonks Trophy amid a ceremony reported by the Associated Press. The article notes Lund’s achievements and the event's notable attendees, including local officials and coaches.

Pug Lund Doug Fatrrbaonks

Metcalfe to Compete in Millrose Classic sprint showdown

Metcalfe heads to the Millrose Classic with elite rivals including Bert Pearson of Cautels and Dick Bell of Massachusetts. The four sprint stars are billed as the big four of the event, with plans to run in the high profile 4065 yard trials.

Metcalfe York Ralph Mete Otteuds Ardomnation

Rothier Set for Thursday Arrival Ahead of Purvis Bout

Henry Rothier, Chicago welterweight, arrives Thursday noon with manager Eddie Stanton and trainer Harry Sehall for a Friday night bout with Jackie Purvis of Indianapolis at the coliseum. Promoter Eddie Jennines notes Purvis in prime condition, advance ticket sales similar to the Rivers match, and a likely light workout after arrival.

Henry Rothier Chicago Jackie Purvis Indianapolis Coliseua Eddie Stanton Harry Sehall Eddie Jennines American Legion Club Jennines Purvis Jackie Rothners Joe Rivers

Kalona West Chester Ke-Wash Feature Tilt

Special to The Gazette Kalona and West Chester clash in a pivotal Ke-Wash conference tilt on Friday. Kalona, last year’s champions, chase a return to form after a setback to Richland, while West Chester seeks continued momentum after an early season win at Kalona.

Kalona and West Chester Wellman Kalona West Creser E Kalona Richland Wet Chester Teeason Richard Keota Welman Wildcats Tertain Brignton Berlandis Weoman Brighton Shoud

Burlington Y. Licks Washington 43 to 23

The Burlington YMCA team defeated Washington 43 to 23 in an evening game played Tuesday. Burlington pulled away in the second half as Phillips connected on four of his five field goals to spark the rally.

Burlington Y. Licks Washington the Gazette Burlington Phillips

Davenport Battles Grant Here Friday

Grant seeks to spoil Davenport s perfect mark by facing the River City five on Friday in a key Mississippi Valley league showdown. Washington also travels to Clinton as Clinton looms, with both teams targeting top standing.

Davenport Grant River City Washington Clinton Tigers Franklin Court Panthers Forrest Snyder Klumpar Miller McCracken Lockwood Panther McCracken Washington Cagers Mason City Eldora Forrestal Blahnik Clinton Nicholas Miller Sharp

McManus Signed By Brooklyn Dodgers End Stripp Era Hints

The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Marty McManus to a 1934 contract on Wednesday. The move fuels talk that Joe Stripp could be traded as Dodgers manager Max Carey pushed to add McManus after a winter stint as Red Sox skipper. McManus, 33, has played every infield position in a 14 year career with the Browns Tigers and Red Sox and is best at second or third base.

NEW York Brooklyn Dodgers Marty McManus Baseball Sharps Joe Stripp Max Carey McManus Boston Red Sox Carey Stripp Joe Red Sox Dodgers Marty Browns Tigers

Troy Mills Quintets Sweep Tripleheader in Local Basketball

In a three game night at Troy Mills, the Trojans routed Coggan 48 to 9. The Troy Mills Independent team beat Urbana Independent 46 to 24. The juniors edged Coggon juniors 11 to 9 in the curtain raiser.

Seeca Troy Mills Tra Troy Mills High Trojans Coggan High Troy Mills Urbana Coggon Juniors

Sigourney Savages Edge Webster in Close 15 14 Victory

Sigourney High Savages defeated Webster High 15 14 in a tight basketball game at Sigourney Tuesday night. Sigourney seconds won 32-9.

Sigourney High Whips Webster Sproal Sigourney. In Sigourney High School Savages Webster High Sigourney Seconds

The Right Way to Play Golf A Swing Pace Rule

A 1934 golf instruction piece explains accelerating the clubhead in the downswing by letting the arms fall and move downward naturally. It introduces a simple rule: maintain your natural pace without forcing speed to achieve proper acceleration. The article promotes Morton’s monograph available by mail for further tips.

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Vines Beats Tilden In Los Angeles Match

Vines defeats Tilden 6-2 4-6 7-5 in Pasadena showing early form in his first major professional appearance. The win gives Vines eight victories to four for Tilden in their transcontinental barnstorming tour.

Vines Tilden Los Angeles Pasadena Ensworth Vines Bill Tilden

Iowa Quintet Wallops Drake Cagers 39 to 18

Iowa overwhelms Drake 39 to 18 in a non conference win at Drake Fieldhouse before 5 000 plus fans. Bastian leads with 11 points while Moffitt adds 10 and Blackmer 9 as Barko shows promise in relief after Grim injures an ankle.

Iowa Wallops Drake Hawks Bastian Moffitt ES Moines Hawkeyes Howard Moffitt Ivan Blackmer Towa Smith Barko Carlson Blackmer McCloud Webb Strinsfellow Fuller Cole Swan Grim Penney Selzer G' Curry Swaney Abram & Gardner Hird

Iowa cage stars ruled ineligible shock to team

The University of Iowa men's basketball squad loses five varsity players for scholastic reasons Al Bobby Farrell Sid Rost Rosenthal Don Reed Joe Richards and Dwight Hoover plus reserve Robert Leacox left for Nebraska The ineligibles Rosenthal and Bobby had filled key substitute roles this season

Iowa City University of Iowa al Bobby Farrell Sid Rost Rosenthal Chicago Don Reed Clinton Joe Richards Denison Dwight Hoover Towa City Robert Leacox Shenandoah Nebraska Rosenthal Bobby Howard Moffitt John Burke Hoover Richards

Delhi May Eyes Delaware Loop Title Clinch

Delhi May has a chance to clinch a share of the Delaware county basketball crown this weekend by defeating Hopkinton on the latter’s floor. A previous win by Delhi over Hopkinton gives Hopkinton the underdog status. Earlville remains in contention as the Purple and Gold face Oneida in the other scheduled game.

Gazette Manchester Delhi Hopkinton Earlville Oneida

Toledo Defeats Tama Cagemen 24 to 22

Toledo edged Tama Cagemen 24 to 22 on Tuesday night to stay undefeated in the southern half of the Town Cedar league. Hall led with twelve points while Moore ran the offense and Benda contributed strong defense for Tama.

Toledo

Maquoketa Juniors Edge Wartburg 42 to 39

Maquoketa junior college defeated Clinton Wartburg college 42 to 39 in a tight game. Rosenberg scored 17 and Shelley 14 to lead Maquoketa, while Landbeck 11 and Klein 10 paced Wartburg. The halftime score was 24 to 16 before Wartburg rallied to stay even late.

Maquoketa Maquoketa Junior College Clinton Wartburg College Wartburg Rosenberg Shelley Landbeck Klein

Basketball Scores From Across Colleges in Mixed Results

The Associated Press compiled a wide range of college basketball results. Town defeated by 89 to 1% in a confusing tally, while Duke beat Washington and Lee 36. Yale edged Georgetown 26 to 14. Loyola Baltimore trailed St John’s An davelis 9 to 7. Central Indiana lost to Nermat Gusta Minnesota 28 to 27. Tarkio beat Missouri Valley 86 to 4. Drury beat Missouri Mines 25 to 2. New Mexico beat New Mexico Military Institute 26 to 25. Colorado defeated Colorado Teachers 17 to 15. Stanford fell to University of San Francisco 24 to 18. St. Mary’s noted with Dolphus 2.

Associated Priss Town Neake Duke Washington and Lee Yale Georgetown Loyola Baltimore St John's Andavelis Oy Hall Central Ind Nermat Gusta Minn Midlaundif York Nebo Tarkio Missouri Valley Drury Missouri Mines New Mexico New Mexico Military Institute Weoming Colorado Tly Denver Nevada David Stanford University of San Francisco Dolphus St. Mary's

Sports Jabs Roundup From Associated Press Wire

Palm Beach reports and scattered results from boxing and wrestling cards across cities including Louisville New York Omaha Grand Forks Staples and San Antonio. Notable bouts feature Tod Hayes Ras Kizer Elroy Hue Han and Cavilo Lovato with various knockouts and decisions noted.

Associated Press WLST Palm Beach Pla Ilenery Tirpa Louisville St. Au Ory Grantsville LeRroy Gibson Terre Hautes Ras Kizer Burmeister Utah San Antonio Tex Cecelio Lovato Mexico

St Patrick’s Five Edge Parnell High 24 to 20

St Patrick’s Cedar Rapids defeated Parnell High 24 to 20 in a Tuesday night contest. Corsello starred for the winners with six successful free throws, while Timm led Parnell with five first half points and Mulherin plus Tim tallied most of the Parnell points.

Parnell St. Patrick's Cedar Rapids Shamrocks Parnell Five Timm Corsello

Tau Kappa Epsilon Wins Coe Volleyball Title

Tau Kappa Epsilon defeated Chi Beta Phi in the Coe intramural volleyball final 15 6 15 4 to claim the championship. KE teams and Betas feature players and managers in the final standings with KE first and Chi Beta Phi second.

Tau Kappa Epsilon Chi Betas Coe Tatu Kappa Epsilon Chi Beta Phil T XK. E's Betas T KE Paul Niles Jack Piper John Pavits Howard Johnston Kenneth Ottsen Milford Delzell Ed Luglan Carl Zbanek Clark Oxley John Bostwick Robert Hahn Merlin Morris William Whipple Kenneth Clatterbaugh Thomas Hayden Chi Beta Phi Phi Alpha Pi Delta Phi Epsilon Alpha Delta Alpha

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