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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1934

Page

17

Cox Leads Agua Caliente Open At Halfway Mark

Brooklyn pro Wilfred Cox moved to 139 after a 70 in round two to lead the Agua Caliente open. Defending champion Paul Runsn tied for second at 141 after a 72, while Craig Wood and others chased with steady scores and 69s.

Cox Brooklyn Pro Cards Bunyan Mehlhorn Wood Gua Caliente Wilfred Wiffy) Cox Brooklyn Thetiam Con Paul Runsn White Plits NY Rarvan Het Wednesda Warhe Theater Los Angeles Tan Smith Cane Lang Willa Buy Mehtram Abe Espinosa Beil Honotut Saker Portlard Leo I Thurday Ds

Tilden Triumphs Over Vines In Caltermpia Match

Tilden defeated Vines 6-0 6-2 in Riverside Gardens Wednesday night, breaking a jinx and advancing in the professional tour. The Pasadena ace dominated the opening set and built a swift lead as the crowd watched the first of five matches in Caltermpia, with Trees delivering a strong performance in nearby venues.

Long Beach Vines Pasadena Ce Ace Pere Beer Dreems Caltermpia

Cedar Rapids Swim Team Preps for Dubuque Meet Friday

Local Cedar Rapids swimming squad travels to Dubuque Friday at 7 30 pm led by recent Midwest AAU standouts. Captain John Stark Milo M tralski and Bul Warsmith supplement a dependable roster as Moravee joins to bolster the backstroke and sprint events under coach Charles Grace.

Dupuque Ymcao Ambions Cedar Rapids Association Sears Cedar Rapids Trent Moravee Oasis John Stark Inn Ames Milo M Tralski Oumiversity Crack Bul Warsmith Tocal Charles Grace

Rosenbloom Bout Delayed To Monday In Miami

The Rosenbloom Joe Knight light heavyweight title bout was postponed from Thursday to Monday in Miami due to rain and forecast colder weather. Officials cited threatening skies and worsening conditions as the reason for the delay.

Miami Nis Rosenbloom Joe Knight Weather Bureau

Grandview Tops Columbus Junction in Nearby Game

Grandview defeated Columbus Junction 42 to 25 on the local floor Tuesday evening. In the preliminary, Columbus Junction reserves won 22 to 13.

Columbus Junction Grandview Heh Columbus Grandview Reserves

Linn County Open Play Starts With Friday Matches

Linn County basketball tourney opens Friday at the YMCA with Central City and Alburnet among contenders. Twelve teams compete for premier honors as Springville, Palo, and others seek to dethrone past winners. first round Friday afternoon, second round Friday evening, semifinals Saturday, final and consolation Saturday night.

Linn Central City Alburnet Sue Premacs Sprineville Palo Leeaders Airtlaes

Rabbit Maranville Crowned With Iron Leg Title

In baseball lore Ty Cobb Babe Ruth and rivals are debated for strongest legs but Rabbit Maranville is praised as rubbery and agile after twenty one major league seasons. The piece notes his continued activity and athletic stunts as he nears the year 1929. Also mentioned are Max Schmeling stopping Johnny Risko in New York and Vermajo winning a $33 000 New Orleans handicap with a 15 38 payout.

AL Demirle Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Hans Wagner Larry la Joie Tris Speaker Rabbit Maranville Max Schmeline Johnny Risko Cleveland New York City Vermajo New Orleans

Yale lukewarm at Pond's selection

Yale alumni express mixed support for Raymond W Pond as head coach with outside assistants. Critics fault athletic director Malcolm Farmer for sidestepping a full overhaul, while Pond and Earle Neale prepare to implement a revised “punt pass and pray” style, with Columbia opening the fall schedule.

Alan Gould New York Raymond W_ t Ducky Pond Yale Eli Athletic House New Haven Malcolm Flarmer Pond J R Bloomer Farmer Rockne Mal Stevens Reggie Root Notre Dame Adam Walsh Bucky O'Connor Michigan Warner Greasy Neale Columbia

Myers New Yale Coach Starred At Iowa In 1928

Denny Myers appointed Yale line coach. He was a fighting guard on Burt Snewer’s 1928 Iowa football team, a line once noted as among the Big Ten’s strongest. Myers earned all conference recognition during that season and later moved to coaching on the coast.

Towa City INS Denny Myers Yale University Wednese Day Burt

Indianapolis leads in sharp boxing night across cities

Paul Lee shines as Indianapolis outpoints Pewee Weeborn while Santos Deleado earns a win in a split decision. Tim Garrett of Louisville falls to an opponent in a knockout, with several bouts in Cincinnati Brooklyn and Rockford highlighting the card.

Associated Press Indianapolin Paul Lee Norwood Joe Narrabit Brooklyn Carmine Maechiea Pedra Nieves Val Forte Danns Keefe Cinccinnati Jess Freeman Kansas Tony Verrera Vaso Sammy Mandell Rockford Aly Celchron Junior Cone Fort Worth

Coaching Rumors Swirl Over Ohio State Coaching Choice

In Columbus Ohio State faces a coaching shakeup after Sam Willaman resigned to join Western Reserve. A board committee weighs candidates amid speculation linking Clark Shaughnessy and other coaches from Chicago Detroit Ohio University Pitt Illinois and recent OSU star Wesley Fesler to the vacancy.

Columbus Ohio State University Sam Willaman Western Reserve University Cleveland Tom Keady Ohio State Board of Athletic Control Clark Shaughnessy University of Chicago Shaughnessy

Iowa Swimming Team To Appear Here Saturday

The University of Iowa men’s swimming team, a top Big Ten contender, will hold a Saturday exhibition at 3:30 p.m. in the YMCA pool. Captain William Busby, August Anderson, and Bruce Grove lead a squad with multiple all-America and Midwest AAU titles. Coach Dave Armbruster will supervise dives, stunts, and a water polo game as part of the show. Admission 15 or 10 cents.

University of Iowans YMCA Iowa William Busby August Anderson Bruce Grove Dave Armbruster Iowa Natrators John Wreissmuller Rollie Williams University of Iowa Lions Club Hotel Roosevelt Williams

Grinnell Five Wackles Butler At TLome Friday

Grinnell's erratic basketball team faces Butler at home Friday in a Missouri Valley clash. Coach John Truesdale's five must prove the Bulldogs are not invulnerable as Grinnell seeks a win to boost hopes.

Grinnell Wackles Butler Tlome Iowa Lowa Williams Snes Butler U University Missouri Valley Conference Drake Washington John Truesdales Butler Bulldogs Buller Muissouri Valley Bathar

Oelwein Tops West Union in Varsity Basketball

Oelwein defeated West Union 59 23 in a decisive road win. West Union struggled on offense while Oelwein pulled away in the second half. Earlier, West Union junior varsity played a tighter game, losing 26 to 18 to Oelwein.

Oelwein West Union

Basketball Results From Northern States Colleges

A garbled sports roundup lists results across multiple colleges including North Carolina, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Valparaiso, Indiana, DePauw, Wabash, Western Teachers, McKendree, Washburn, Kansas Wesleyan, Nevada, and others with scattered scores such as 97 25, and 28 18. The legible items reference teams and venues in a dated basketball summary.

Triss Save North Carolina

Wrestling Results From Regional Meet Mentioned In Fragments

Incomplete report notes multiple matches with two out of three falls. Wrestlers including Simy Tandas and Maurice Ta Chapnelle are listed with unclear outcomes and scorers.

Associatio Simy Tandas York Maurice Boston Mercier Sit Springfield Chartes Strack Kosten Loledo Tack Willy Renton Harber Meh Tack Resnelds Cine Empath Massid Dan Groe Buttaly Colemin Thu van Die Fenepe Deakte Nelson

Greeley Elks Dominate Earlville In 39 9 Victory

Greeley Elks defeated Earlville 39 to 9 to seize undisputed second place in the Delaware County league. Later, Greeley junior high boys fell to Manchester junior high 12 to 9 in a fast-paced curtain-raiser.

Sagetat Greeley Elks Earlville The Elks Greeley Manchester

Winthrop Tops Edgewood to Lead Backbone Standings

Ira Winthrop broke a tie in the Backbone conference by beating Edgewood 20 to 15. Edgewood led early, but Winthrop surged in the second quarter and held the lead the rest of the game. Postel and Hickman led Winthrop scorers. Arthur stood out for Edgewood.

Winthrop Ira Winthrop Edgewood Facal Postel Hickman Arthur Fegewood

Cedar Rapids skater Larry Dennis takes silver in Silver Skates

Larry Dennis of Cedar Rapids finishes second in the men’s division finals at the Silver Skates event on Wednesday night and earns silver skates and a gold medal for leading laps in the 12 lap two mile race. Conan MacGregor also reached the senior finals but did not place. George Shimek reaches the senior semi finals and Cedar Rapids club earns forty points in the team division. Larry Dennis is a prominent Grant high school athlete in track.

Chicago Larry Dennis Cedar Rapids Iowa Conan MacGregor Robert Dennis Larry George Shimek L. D Dennis Avenue Grant High School

Marengo to Meet Victor in First Round Iowa Meet

In the county basketball tournament Marengo faces Victor in the opening round with both teams seen as potential finalists. Mullersburg meets Williamsburg, Conroy plays North English for a second round spot, with Parnell having a bye and later game times set for Saturday afternoon and night.

Marengo Iowa Towa Victor Mullersburg Williamsburg Conroy North English Parnell Parnell

Wayland High Holds Lead In Loop Race

Wayland High School remains undefeated and idle this week as six others in the conference strive to improve. Results: Ainsworth 31 Crawfordsville 27 Wyland 41 Cotter 18 Wyman 27 Olds 25. League standings to follow.

Washington Ian Wayland High School Wyman Cotter Crawfordsville Olds Mount Union Ainsworth Wyland Olds

Venzke May Quit Mile For Two Mile Event

New York AP Gene Venzke University of Pennsylvania sophomore, holder of the world indoor mile record, may abandon his favorite event for the two mile run following Saturday's clash with Glenn Cunningham in the Millrose games. He delayed entering the Baxter mile until after the event and would switch if beaten.

New York Gene Venzke University of Pennsylvania Glenn Cunningham Venzke

Sacred Heart Tigers Triumph Over Hazleton 39 to 31

Oelwein Sacred Heart defeated Hazleton 39 to 31 at the local gym Tuesday night. The Tigers’ second-stringers fell to Hazleton 20 to 11.

Oelwein Sacred Heart Downs Hazleton Spretn Sacred Heart Tigers Hazleton High Hazleton Seconds

Sectional Meets Listed for Iowa High Schools

Iowa sectional groupings announced for state basketball tournament. Dunkerton leads Class B at Waterloo with eight Class B teams, while Des Moines Roosevelt heads Class A action. Multiple district champions shift classes and travel to Cedar Falls Ottumwa Storm Lake Stuart and other sites for March 1 to March 15 play.

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Selem Heads to New York for Coaches Rules Meeting

Iowa City IOWA coach Ossie Selem of the University of Iowa football team travels to New York City for the annual football coaches rules committee meeting. He plans to return late this week to start spring practice.

Iowa City Ossie Selem University of Iown New York City Football Coaches

Kolin Defeats Reynolds In Wrestling Title Bout

Henry Kolin of Benton Harbor Mich defeated Jack Reynolds of Cincinnati in split falls at catchweights in Toledo Ohio. Kolin won the first and third falls in 15 and 6 minutes. Reynolds captured the second fall in 6 minutes.

Toledo Henry Kolin Benton Harbor Mich Jack Reynolds Cincinnati Koliin Reynolds

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