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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1939

Page

3

Officials Named For Golden Gloves Me Stage Set For First Fights

Officials for the Golden Gloves tournament in Memorial Coliseum Monday to Wednesday will be the same as last year with Alex Fidler refereeing. The five judges from 1938 return, plus new sixth judge Fred Winter who will chair the sportsmanship committee. Nine doctors will supervise weigh‑ins and exams as 155 entrants are listed with ticket sales ongoing for 1.10 and 0.40 seats.

Earl Coughlin Memorial Coliseum Alex Fidler Jim Barnett Larry Condon Johnny Fulton Joe Benson George Melichar Fred Winter Winter Albert Artz Johnny Cole Art Toms Jack Krumbholz Joe McCormick, Jr Kenneth Harmer Gilbert Martin Leo Sedlacek C. H. Stark W. H. Hasek M. T. Spellman D S Challed F. W Bailey J. J. Nemec F. C. Dunn J. A. Smrha Dempsy Jones Cedar Rapids Chicago Stadium Curry's Belden Hill's Lyman’s Niagara Cigar Carl Roh Creighton Dick Shaw

Boxing results from New Haven cards show Mann and Caris winners

Nathan Mann at 190 pounds from Stamden outpoints Al Gatlner 174 pounds from North Haven in New Haven. Frankie Caris 172 pounds stops Wally Sears 175 pounds from Minersville in the same card.

Isociated Press New Haven Conn Nathan Mann Stamden al Gatlner North Haven Frankie Caris Wally Sears Minersville

State Handball Meet Set for Saturday at Local Y

The state handball tournament at the local Y opens Saturday at 10 30 am with players from Des Moines Waterloo Mason City Dubuque Newton and Cedar Rapids competing for the state title. Defending singles champion Don Steffa of Cedar Rapids meets Watson of Waterloo in the preliminaries while doubles action features Healy and Kutchera Cedar Rapids facing Rice and Watson of Waterloo. Tickets cost twenty five cents for the series and ten cents for single admissions.

Des Moines Waterloo Mason City Dubuque Newton Cedar Rapids Don Steffa Watson Cooling Stewart Coggeshall Rice Nieber Nissen Herrick and Harley Frank Healy R. Kutchera C Lebeda T. Rankinen Thompson Marcovis McDonald Patton Herrick and Harley Willis Patton Robert Kutchera Otto Ambroz Harry Achter Charles Lebeda

Toddville Center Point Walker Win In Girls Tourney

Walker Toddville and Center Point advance in Linn County girls basketball tournament with wins over Troy Mills 24-16 and Central City 26-16 respectively. Walker also beat Palo 20-18 and will face Center Point while Ely hosts the other semi Friday night.

Toddville Center Point Walker Troy Mills Linn County Ely Central City Palo

Cedar Rapids Moves to District 5 For 1939 Sectionals

Cedar Rapids joins District No 5 in the 1939 sectional layout with Anamosa Andrew Belle Plaine Calmar Oelwein Strawberry Point Waukon and Roosevelt high hosting the eight sectionals. Class A winners may face less district competition en route to the state finals while Dubuque and other strong teams loom as favorites in District 5.

Cedar Rapids Davenport Clinton Muscatine Iowa City Anamosa Andrew Belle Plaine Calmar Oelwein Strawberry Point Waukon Roosevelt High Dubuque McGregor

Iowa City Cage Teams Meet Saturday Showdown

The Cedar Rapids Industrial league faces the City league of Iowa City Saturday night at Stuart hall. Quaker Oats and Wilson and company meet Kelly Cleaners and Laren Plumbers. Kelly Cleaners lead their league undefeated with Laren Plumbers one game back. Lineups include George Van Deusen and teammates Dee Lind, Forrest Foreman, Leo Gaulacher, Dean Shannon, Vic Berger, Joe Maher, Chip Fay and Bill Schlefik. Games start at 7:30 and 8:30.

Cedar Rapids City League Iowa City Quaker Oats Wilson and Company Kelly Cleaners Laren Plumbers Stuart Hall Cleaners George van Deusen Iowa University Dee

Big Ten Basketball Heads Into Second Half With Key Showdowns

The Big Ten resumes play with Minnesota and Ohio State atop the standings in a pivotal Minneapolis game as as many as seven teams are in action after exams. Northwestern meets Town, Illinois at Notre Dame, Indiana at Xavier, and Wisconsin battles Michigan State amid a tight title race.

Chicago Big Ten Minnesota Ohio State Minneapolis Northwestern Eye Pawe Illinois Indiana Notre Dame Xavier Tommy Nesbit Wisconsin Michigan State Madison Gophers Buckeyes Purdue Iowa Dave McMillan Jimmy Hull Marquette

Raider Officers and Directors Elected Tonight

Cedar Rapids Baseball association to hold a Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday night to elect officers and directors for the coming year. Current officers are President Harry Johnson Vice-president G K Thompson Secretary H Henry and Treasurer Peter Bailey. Johnson notes no major business is planned beyond leadership selection.

Cedar Rapids Baseball Association Chamber of Commerce Harry Johnson G. K. Thompson H. Henry Peter Bailey Johnson

Eight Local Skaters Set for National Open in La Crosse

Eight local skaters will compete in the National Open meet at La Crosse Wisconsin on Saturday and Sunday. Leading entrants include Leo Leonard George Shimek Frank Shimek Larry Dennis Rose Vynanek Weston Ralston Barbara Shepard J J Shepard and L D Dennis.

la Crosse Wisconsin Wis Leo Leonard George Shimek Frank Shimek Larry Dennis Rose Vynanek Weston Ralston Barbara Shepard Leo Engler J. J. Shepard L. D. Dennis Wail

Women Bowlers Meet Sunday To Plan City Tourney

The city women's bowling association holds its first post formation meeting Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Plans for the city tournament and rule interpretations across leagues will be decided. Mrs Leta Nezerka serves as president and Mrs Lillian Hefner as secretary.

City Women's Bowling Association Chamber of Commerce Leta Nezerka Lillian Hefner

Four Florida players resign amid college football controversy

Gainesville reports reveal four University of Florida football players resigning with others likely to skip the second semester. Jim Mulcahy says some players were told they would lose financial aid. FBI questioned squad members who held WPA jobs last summer amid unclear motives.

Gainesville University of Florida Jim Mulcahy Orlando Sentinel Federal Bureau of Investigation

Play First Games In Allamakee County Meet

WAUKON Waterville girls defeated Waukon 42 18 in the opening game of the Allamakee county tournament. B Sorenson scored 18 for the Wines while Phillips led Waukon with 8. Lansing boys beat Postville 14 13 and New Albin topped Harpers Ferry 26 20.

the Gazette Waukon Waterville B. Sorenson Wines Phillips Lansing Boys Postville New Albin Harpers Ferry

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