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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1937

Page

13

Des Moines Pair Tops Doubles In Pin Tourney

Des Moines pair Kenneth Barker and Harry Porter moved into first in the doubles with 1,294 pins after a 16 hour Sunday. Fred Daniels and Buck Sonner of Des Moines held 1,253 from the previous week. Des Moines leads, with Rainwater still atop singles and several Burlington bowlers rising in positions. The Golden Grain Belt Waterloo team stood sixth with 2,798 pins. Heck Ross Clothiers of Des Moines pace team totals at 3,027. Tournament wraps next Sunday with Mason City Davenport and Boone participants.

Des Moines Kenneth Barker Harry Porter Fred Daniels Buck Sonner Herb Cunnnigan Fort Dodge Hube Rainwater P. Haas C. Neff Burlington Golden Grain Belt Waterloo Heck Ross Clothiers Cunnnigan Ainwater Mason City Davenport Boone

At the Theaters Paramount Major Bowes Revue and Films

The page lists current stage acts and film titles at major New York houses. Paramount presents Major Bowes Transcontinental Revue with Charles Ruggles and Alice Brady in Mind Your Own Business. IOWA shows Barbara Stanwyck with Preston Foster in The Plough and the Stars and Betty Furness with Gordon Jones in They Wanted to Marry. New State features Black Legion with Humphrey Bogart, Dick Foran and Ann Sheridan. Palace hosts Girls Dormitory with Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton and Simone Simon, plus The Perfect Gentleman with Frank Morgan and Cicely Courtneidge. Rialto offers Sitting on the Moon with Roger Pryor, Grace Bradley and Pert Kelton and Undercover Man with Johnny Mack Brown. Sun presents The Poor Little Rich Girl starring Shirley Temple, Alice Faye and Gloria Stuart, and Two in the Dark with Walter Abel and Margot Grahame.

Paramount Major Bowes Charles Ruggles Alice Brady Iowa Barbara Stanwyck Preston Foster Betty Furness Gordon Jones Black Legion Humphrey Bogart Dick Foran Ann Sheridan Palace Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton Simone Simon Frank Morgan Cicely Courtneidge Gentleman Rialto Roger Pryor Grace Bradley Pert Kelton Johnny Mack Brown SUN Shirley Temple Alice Faye Gloria Stuart Walter Abel Margot Grahame

Parking Errors Blame Wheel Misalignment on Careless Jams

Axle and alignment problems are often traced to drivers who jam wheels against curbs while parking, a practice linked to damage and wear. This habit increases tire and suspension stress and can lead to costly repairs over time.

Conesville Tigers top Durant in 32 to 19 win

Conesville defeated Durant 32 to 19 as Hawkins led with nine points. Durant girls fell to Conesville 24 to 15. Conesville to meet Wilton Tuesday in a final scorecard snapshot of a busy boys and girls basketball night.

the Gazette Conesville Durant High Hawkins Durant Wilton

Hopkinton Falls to Delhi 31 13 in Local Basketball

Hopkinton high school basketball team lost to Delhi 31 to 13 on their floor. Hopkinton played without two regulars Phelps and Kirby. Earlier Hopkinton junior highs were defeated by Delhi midgets 18 to 12.

The Gazette Hopkinton Hopkinton High School Delhi Hopkinton Cagers Phelps Kirby

Tipton Junior College Falls 46 38 in Thriller

Tipton junior college lost 46 to 38 at the high school gym Friday night. The winners staged a late rally to erase a halftime 21 17 and third quarter 31 26 lead held by Tipton, who failed to complete the comeback in the final minutes.

the Gazette Tipton Tipton Junior College

South English Independents Defeat Thornburg 40 to 26

South English Independents beat Thornburg 40 to 26 on Friday night. They host Keota Monday and then play Keswick at South English Tuesday. Later, local high school teams face North English.

Thornburg Keota Keswick

Riverside Public School Boys and Girls Win Double-Header

Riverside teams traveled to Nichols Friday night and swept both games. The first team won 32 to 27 and the reserves 14 to 13. The local squads will visit Springdale February 5 to meet the high school there, and St Marys West Point defeated the local St Marys team 15 to 2 at the public school gym.

Gazette Riverside Riverside Public School Nichols Springdale St. Mary’s High School West Point

Fayette Over Elgin 40-17 In Friday High School Action

Fayette high school easily defeated Elgin 40 to 17 with a quick start and a 17-5 halftime lead. Center Cass led Fayette with 14 points while Shupback starred for Elgin. Elgin junior high beat Fayette junior high 13-12.

Gazette ETTE Fayette High School Elgin High School Fayette Cass Shupback Elgin Elgin Junior High Fayette Junior High

Wapello Hosts Louisa County Basketball Tournament Schedule

Wapello hosts the Louisa county tournament at Morning Sun from February 11 to 13 with L M Hildebrand and C Johannsen officiating. First night games include Wyman vs Wapello, Morning Sun vs Columbus Junction, and Cotter vs Grandview. Byes assigned to Letts. Wapello later beat Columbus Junction 36 to 24 with Stroup topSCORER 11. Columbus Junction reserves won 22-21.

Gazette Wapello Louisa County Morning Sun L. M. Hildebrand Letts C. Johannsen Burlington Wyman Columbus Junction Cotter Grandview Wapello High School Stroup Huston

Buck Creek Cagers Rout Dundee in Twin Wins

Buck Creek defeated Dundee in two games with the seconds winning 11 to 8 and the first team posting a 54 to 21 victory. Barr and V. Wilson led Buck Creek with 17 points each, while Gienapp added 8 to be high scorer for Dundee.

Hopkinton Buck Creek Dundee Barr V. Wilson Gienapp

Jesup High Defeats Hazleton 19 to 17 in Close Contest

The Jesup high school basketball team edged Hazleton in a tight Friday night game by a 19 to 17 final. Jesup held a slim lead through the fourth quarter as Hazleton challenged with late possessions.

the Gazette Hazleton Jesup High School

Bennett Boys Beat Stanwood In Narrow 34 to 16 Win

Bennett boys defeated Stanwood on Stanwood floor Friday night 34 16. Bennett led early but Stanwood surged ahead in second half, final score 24 22 in girls game. Bennett boys travel to London Tuesday. girls have no game.

the Gazette Bennett Bennett Boys Stanwood Boys Stanwood Stanwood Girls Bennett Girls London

Wellman Wildcats defeat West Chester 43 34 in second meeting

Wellman Wildcats evened the series by beating West Chester Trojans 43 to 34. Ross led with 17 points, Moothart added nine, while Scranton and Carr led the Trojans with nine each as fouls and late rallies shaped a 31 19 third quarter score.

Gazette Wellman Wellman Wildcats West Chester Wildcats Ross Moothart West Chester Trojans Scranton Carr Trojans Wildcat Trojan

McGregor McGregor Junior High Repeats as County Champs

McGregor McGregor junior high won the Clayton county junior basketball title again, defeating Marquette 35 to 11 in Guttenberg Saturday night. The final rounds saw McGregor overpower Marquette 35 11 after earlier routs, with all reserves seeing action and players including Bob O'Brien and Maurice Melvin contributing.

McGregor McGregor Junior High Clayton County Marquette Guttenberg Monona Edgewood Volga City Elkader Farmersburg Elkport Bob O’brien Maurice Melvin Tom Hendrickson Walter Mehslin Glade Butterfield George Aird Harry Knapp Billy

Monona Girls Win Guttenberg Meet in Guttenberg

In a girls tournament at Guttenberg Monona defeated Elkport and Garna ville to reach the final where Monona beat Guttenberg 43 to 18. In Ke-Wash action Kalona defeated Keota 33 to 19 at Kalona with Welte leading the Golden Avalanche.

O’neill Willis Hultgren al Staples Guttenberg Monona Farmersburg Elkport Garnaville Sangam Lona West Chester Wellman Brighton Richland Ames Keota Richland Kalona Brighton Om Chester Keota Brighton

Ribs and Whale Anatomy Compared in Pressure Study

Ribs strengthen body walls against external pressure. Whales endure hundreds of psi but have only nine pairs of ribs, fewer than any other mammal on earth.

Errol Flynn Seeks Role in Collusion After Brazil Trip

Errol Flynn shelves a risky South Seas trip due to strikes work and flu. He plans a two month South American visit starting about February 22, then hopes Jack Warner allows him to star in Collusion, a light English stage comedy bought for him.

Los Angeles Errol Flynn Borneo Errol Brazil South America Jack Warner

Quasqueton Boys Defeat Troy Mills 53 to 35

Quasqueton High School extended its winning streak with a 53 to 35 victory over Troy Mills on their home floor Friday night. Franck of Quasqueton led the scoring as the team controlled the game from start to finish.

The Gazette Quasqueton Quasqueton High School Troy Mills Quasqueton Boys Franck

Cedar Rapids Buying Power Ads Push Local Merchants

Cedar Rapids sees per person retail sales reach 420.45 dollars, 157.39 above the Iowa average of 263.06, based on authentic figures. Advertisers urged to use Gazette advertising to reach households across Cedar Rapids and trading territory, noting a 3,668,000 dollar two year increase and urging broad coverage to convert buying power into sales.

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