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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1937

Page

8

Iowa Five Faces North Dakota Then Indiana Northwestern Next

Iowa basketball resumes after a two week layoff facing North Dakota tonight with changes in the lineup due to ineligibility and influenza. Matt Walsh moves to center with Floyd DeHeer on the bench as North Dakota boasts a nine of ten start record and a North Central title in three straight seasons. Indiana visits Saturday and Northwestern comes Monday as the Hawkeyes brace for a stiff weekend slate.

Owa City Iowa Cagers North Dakota Hawkeyes Walley Gaddis Rollie Williams Jack Drees Drees Nodaks Matt Walsh Floyd DeHeer Hawks Indiana Northwestern Scabies Lge USA Birk Akathiemeeen Finnegan Mae Puis Ait Aeons Robertson van Ysseldyk Os Kittleson Mae Abd Diel Oe Fred Winter Grdunell Ie Cullerton Chica

Upper Iowa Beats Central In OT 41 36 In Iowa Conf

In Fayette Iowa Tuesday night Upper Iowa defeated Central 41 to 36 in overtime after a tight game. The Tate brothers sparked the win with key baskets and Paul Tate added a late free throw. Central faded after an early second half surge.

Upper Iowa Central Fayette Tate Brothers Central College Iowa Paul Tate Muller Anderson Pate Thompson Hoekstra Van Wilkinson Schwartz

Cornell Rests Before Starting Carleton Work

Mount Vernon Iowa Cornell regulars relaxed as seconds scrimmaged freshmen while coach Judd Dean announced heavy passing and defense work before the Carleton game Saturday. Sophomore Don Anderson may earn a starting role for his guarding ability alongside sophomores James Fetters and Bob Swenson. Hugo Birkhahn leads Cornell with 98 points in ten games, with Bob Cline and Joe Fink close behind.

Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell Judd Dean Carleton Don Anderson James Fetters Bob Swenson Hugo Birkhahn Bob Cline Joe Fink

Independence Quint Loses To Muscatine

Muscatine junior college beat Independence junior college 38 to 23 in a postponed Tuesday game. Independence led 13 to 7 early before Muscatine surged ahead, with Wen gert scoring eight baskets for Independence.

Independence Quint Muscatine Gazette Independence Muscatine Junior College Independence Junior College Muscatines Wengert Independence Guard

Elwood and Goose Lake Split Basketball Twin Bill

The Elwood high school teams split with Goose Lake. second team won 13 to 12 while the first team lost 37 to 34. Tubbs and Hamilton led Elwood in scoring. The Elwood Independents defeated DeWitt Independents 35 to 13 with Myatt and Gartman as top scorers.

Gazette Elwood Elwood High School Basketeers Goose Lake High Goose Lake Tubbs Hamilton Elwood Independents DeWitt Independents Myatt and Gartman

Franklin Defeats Marion 40 to 22 in Home Court Showdown

Franklin's Redskins overpower Marion 40 22 on their home floor. Kanellis and Fowler pace scoring with multiple baskets as Eddy, Kanellis and Price spark the offense. Marion struggles with bad passes late. Preliminary game: invaders beat Indians B squad 38 9 with Jennings leading.

Eldon Coffman Redskins Orville Rust Marion Kanellis Fowler Franklin Eddy Indians Invaders Davin Bernard Price Crimson and Gold Jennings

One-Armed Rossi to Debut for Cornell in Waterloo

Francis Rossi, a sophomore from Rockford Illinois with one arm, will debut at 118 pounds as Cornell wrestles the Waterloo YMCA in Waterloo Friday. Also listed are Dale Brand returning but not wrestling until February 10, Franklin Cole at 155 pounds, and teammates Ollman 126 Stotler 135 West 145 Watson 165 Kunz 175 Mickey heavyweight.

Mount Vernon Francis Rossi Cornell Waterloo Y. M. C. A Waterloo Rossi Rockford Dale Brand Franklin Cole Bernard Ollman Don Stotler Dick West James Watson Ralph Kunz Edward Mickey Ollman West Cole

Quakers Defeat Cascade Team 32 24 at Cascade

Quakers beat Cascade Independents 32 to 24 as Lees of Cascade was held scoreless in the second half by Cliff Riley. Kitch led the Quakers with 11 points, Riley added 9, Seghi 8, while Cascade’s Orr topped their side with 9.

Cascade Quaker Oats Cascade Independents Lees Cascade Star Cliff Riley Quakers Kitch Riley Seghi Orr

Basketball Scores From Various Colleges

Upper Iowa 41, eee 36. Grinnell 31, Tulsa 30. Columbia 45, Pratt Institute 33. LSU 54, Auburn 34. Missouri 2 July 28. Emporia 34, Kansas Wesleyan. Importe Teachers College 39. Southwest Vinher College 25. Nebraska Kansas 27. Nebraska Carthage 43. Oregon 30. New Mexico 32, Arizona 30. Peru Doane 15. Indiana Central Manchester 41, Valparaiso 32. SMU 26, Baylor 15.

Upper Iowa Eee Grinnell Tulsa Columbia Pratt Institute Louisiana State Auburn Pashinaienea Missouri Stories of Emporia Kansas Weseyan Teachers College Southwestvinher College Neb Nebraska Kansas Nebraska Carthage Wentecs Oregon New Mexico Arizona Peru Doane Ye State Ndiana Central Manchester Valparaiso Southern Methodist Baylor

Grinnell Defeats Tulsa In Overtime Narrow Tilt

Grinnell College edged Tulsa 31 to 30 in overtime as the Tigers fouled out four Tulsa players before the game. Meredith Friels led Tulsa with 15 points while Grinnell’s Dean Luick and teammates sparked the extended finish. Tulsa missed nine free throws to Grinnell’s eight.

Grinnell Tulsa Okla University of Tulsa Grinnell College Missouri Valley Robert Jones Ned Butler Weleetka Gerald McClune Nolan Butler Meredith Friels Little Tulsa Iowans Glenn Bradshaw Dean Luick Grinnell Center Berry Friels Cameron Bowen Tulsans

Spectacular Coliseum Wrestling Card Promised For Thursday

Matchmaker Eddie Jennings brings a strong card to Memorial Coliseum on Thursday headlined by Tor Erik Johnson 365 pounds vs Farmer Tobin 275 pounds. Semi final features Dick Raines against Cowboy Luttral with Carlson Johnson meeting Nels Graves in the opener. Walter Karbo of Minneapolis presides as referee. Carlson Johnson was Big Ten heavyweight champion last winter and captain of Minnesota.

Eddie Jennings Memorial Coliseum Tor Erik Johnson Farmer Tobin Dick Raines Cowboy Luttral Carlson Johnson Nels Graves Walter Karbo Minneapolis Tobin Man Mountain Dean Gus Sonnenberg Rudy la Dizzi Bobby Stewart Texas

Munn, Former All American, To Aid Solem At Syracuse

Clarence Munn former All American guard at Minnesota in 1931 and head coach at Albright College has signed to assist Ossie Solem at Syracuse University. He will coach the line. Bill Boelter will coach the Orange backfield at Syracuse.

Munn Solem Syracuse N. Y Clarence Munn Albright College Reading Minnesota Ossie Solem Syracuse University Bill Boelter Salem Iowa Orange

Berg shoots 80 in Miami Biltmore qualifier

Patty Berg led about eighty women golfers in the Miami Biltmore tournament qualifying round in Coral Gables Florida with an 80 two under par. Kathryn Hemphill Marion Miley and Jean Baur each shot 81.

Coral Gables

Golden Gloves Ticket Drive Supports Cedar Rapids Charities

The Golden Gloves tournament boosts charitable funds for Camp Good Health and undernourished children in Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa. Dan Novak helps secure eighteen ringside seats, with about 50 percent of gross receipts slated for charity. The Gazette adds more investment for a bigger show, aiming to outshine last year’s effort.

Coughlin Dan Novak The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa

McGregor Five Defeats Farmersburg In Tight Battle

McGregor defeated Farmersburg 33 to 27 on Tuesday night. Farmersburg led 14 to 13 at halftime. In the preliminary, the McGregor reserves won 31 to 8.

the Gazette McGregor McGregor High Farmersburg

Jabs by AP list boxing results across multiple cities

The Associated Press ringside summary reports several boxing results from different cities. Notable bouts include Saverio Turiello defeating Phil Farr in New York by points, Henry Armstrong stopping Moon Mullins in Los Angeles, and Joe Jaramillo outpointing Young Joe Louis in Pueblo. other bouts feature Sally Krieger stopping Bob Turner in Brooklyn and Joey Parks knocking out Clyde Christian in Houston.

New York Saverio Turiello Italy Phil Farr Washington Sally Krieger Brooklyn Bob Turner Richmond Los Angeles Henry Armstrong Los Anca Moon Mullins Indiana Pueblo Colo Joe Jaramillo Denver Joe Louis Walsenburg Houston Tex Joey Parks St.Louis Clyde Christian le City Palm Beach LeRoy_ Brown Arleston S. C

Denial of Contact With Dutch Meyer for Iowa Coachship

The Iowa board in control of athletics denied contacting Leo Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian University for the Iowa football coaching job. The denial followed reports from Fort Worth that Meyer was approached unofficially. The board resents coaches using the vacancy to seek higher salaries and longer contracts elsewhere as three linked candidates have withdrawn, citing new contracts and pay increases.

Iowa City Leo Dutch” Meyer Texas Christian University Iowa Iowa Board Fort Worth Texas Meyer

Immaculate Conception Faces Unbeaten Parnell Tonight

IC five hosts the undefeated Parnell five on the IC floor at 8 PM in a marquee matchup. The IC girls meet Palo in the earlier 7 PM preliminary. Parnell, led by high scorer Harry Ward, has logged thirteen straight wins, while IC shows recent gains under Coach Seghi with key victories over St. Marys of Clinon.

Immaculate Conception Parnell I. C Palo Harry Ward East Siders Seghi St. Mary’s Clinon

Iowa Gymnasts Seek Second Straight Win

Iowa bets on Eugene Wettstein to anchor a home dual with Nebraska after a 771 to 737 victory over Illinois. Captain George Nissen leads in tumbling as Wettstein seeks repeat multi event dominance in the meet set for Saturday.

The Gazette Iowa City Iowa Nebraska Eugene Wettstein Hawkeyes Huskers Iowans Illinois Wettstein George Nissen Hawks

Lighters to Meet Quakers in City Title Cage Game

Iowa Electric Light and Power leads the YM C A league as it faces the Quaker Oats team at Stuart hall in a crucial city title showdown. The bout marks the season’s second clash and a key fourth meeting in a tight series with minimal margins. Proceeds from between halves go to flood relief via the Red Cross fund.

Stuart Hall Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Quaker Oats Quakers Vernon Hendryx Culver Motors McNeilly Charlie Herbeck Lighters Wilson Packers Red Cross Fund

Independence Defeats Lenox 27 25 In Tight Junior College Clash

In Hopkinton Iowa on Monday evening the Lenox college Crimson quintet lost to the Independence junior college team by 27 to 25. Lenox played strong defense and led much of the game, but Independence pulled ahead in the closing seconds to secure the win.

Hopkinton Lenox College Crimson Independence Junior College Lenox Independence

Keota Edges South English 28 25 in Withheld Score

South English Independents hosted Keota and lost 28 to 25 on Monday night. Keota pulled ahead in the fourth quarter to win the nonconference game in Keota.

The Keota

Roosevelt Defeats U High 35 19 in Home Opener

Roosevelt, under new coach Don Wolfe, beat University High 35 to 19 on the local floor. The Riders led 14-0 early in the second period and 18-4 at halftime, with reserves playing in the second half. The victory keeps Roosevelt undefeated and sets up upcoming games against Franklin and Davenport. The Roosevelt sophomores also won 21-18 over Trinity M. E. church league.

Roosevelt University High Don Wolfe West Waterloo New Hampton U. High West Side Iowa City Franklin Davenport Trinity M. E. Church A. High Fjeliman Miller Ryerson University Ewe Eres Crabbe Knox Tom Hayden Tlinois Roosevelt Soph Trinity M. E Zisko Garcutte Hamad Williams Schwartz Morey Poenare Gillmore C Richardson Schamberg Jansen Schultz

Iowa Divers Out After Ineligibility Hit

Ineligibility sidelined both first string divers for the rest of the season. Arnold Christen of Hammond Indiana and John Stark of Cedar Rapids are out, while coach Dave Armbruster shifts George Nissen to diving and moves Harold Sears from back stroke. Iowa faces Chicago on February 13 in the next meet.

Iowa City Iowa Arnold Christen Hammond Ind John Stark Cedar Rapids Dave Armbruster Armbruster George Nissen Harold Sears Davenport Chicago

Navy and Merchant Vessels End Flogging in 1850

The practice of flogging as punishment was discontinued in the United States navy and on merchant ships in the year 1850, marking a shift toward more modern discipline standards in maritime service.

United States Navy

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Young Men’s Bureau Golden Gloves Chamber of Commerce Robert O. Bickel R. E. Atherton A. E. Morehouse Clark van Meter C. L. Wolfe Harry Steele Joe Buss K. E. Ferguson L. I. Shoemaker R. Sears H. J. Weisley C. A. Bailey W. D. Lyons Walter F. Nesper W. C. Carpenter T. O. Bailey Wm. C. Culver F. Crigz Hahn Robert Merveaux Henry Gundling C. C. Bolsinger T. F. Hanson Harry Sherry A. A. Herrbach Norman Berg B. L. Jackson E. J. Wasta M. L. Downey M. W. McMullin Kenneth Crooks Nate Frink John Evans J. L. Sealy M. L. Burkholder Walter Young B. H. Keese Paul R. Kelly E. J. Clapp Byron McKeely Thomas F. Lange Warren W. McAllister Walt Maher Charles Kacer Herbert Levin Ervin Stepanek Fred Hollands J. W. Shrader D. I. Roland A. L. Abram Frank Lewis Ed Klinger C. H. VanDellen O. J. Elsenbast Joe Schaeferleg Dave Peterson Emil Anderson Andy Mitchell Sear Tower Ates Ie Thunderbolts J. Price Stewart Hense O'Swift T B. Price Kinney Trimble Hollenbeck Swift Titus Currell Hagerman Davidson Spence G Cay Jenkins Hl Pedersen F Wessel C McDermot Cronkite Parsneus Larkin Sc Halsch Leaner Kirch Bishop Weber Becker C. Hayward Bradshaw Conwell Priels Robinson Wickersham Uic CorTec Cornish Dussair Bruce Drake John Old Kansas Coliseum Patty Berg Red Peppers Hot Sport By Earl Army Navy Washington Grant Purdue Arthur Donovan Madison Square Garden Donovan St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Athletics Andy High George Watkins George Earnshaw A’s Watkins Earnshaw Letter Associated Press Dutch Meyer I. C. Five Lenox College Jack Rabbit Club Wm. Baldridge Jess Manes Baldridge Third Ave Second Avenue Fifth Street Miller Tires
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