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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1934

Page

4

Iowa spring football practice draws 59 candidates

Fifty nine recruits, most of them freshmen, reported for the University of Iowa spring football drills under coach Ossie Solem. The session opened with blocking drills for the entire squad, focusing on Merrill Robb at center as a potential successor to Captain Tom Moore. Notable attendees included Frank Jakoubek of Cedar Rapids and Corney Walker from Denver.

OWA City University of Iowa Ossie Solem Merrill Robb Estherville Robb Tom Moore

Whinnery Leaves Iowa as Freshman Athlete Moves On

Fort Dodge freshman John Whinnery, a former all state football fullback and standout wrestler, left the University of Iowa for an unspecified western destination. Friends say he intended to enroll elsewhere but his plans remained unclear.

Iowa City University of Iowa John Whinnery Fort Dodger Whinnery Des Moines Tulsa Okla Fort Dodge Bud Froning Duane Swanson California Robert Leacox Nebraska John Whinners University of Iowan R C Whinners Whinners

Coe Frosh Meet Cornell At Mount Vernon Thursday

The Coe freshmen travel to Mount Vernon Thursday night to play Cornell freshmen after a season opening loss to Muscatine Junior College. Strong practice and scrimmages since then have improved teamwork and created renewed optimism.

Coe Frosh Cornell Mount Vernon Coe Muscatine Junior College Kohawks Vai Ify

Babe Ruth Faces 40th Birthday After Flu Battle

George Herman Ruth marked his 40th birthday during a bout with influenza and a 104 degree fever. The aging star, pale and worn, left for St Petersburg to rest ahead of likely final season with the Yankees. He spoke of aging and recalled a brief unconscious spell while receiving gifts and media attention.

Foward Joneus New York George Herman Ruth St Petersburg Fla The Yankees

Hawkeyes Face Tough Road After Win Push

Williams urged the Hawkeyes to win the next two games to secure a spot. He noted Indiana’s strong form and said a harder battle awaits at Lafayette. Wednesday focused on defense with Howard Bastian, who scored only once in the previous game, receiving individual coaching.

Tinara Wa Hawkeyes Tesl

Center Junction Hosts Independent Basketball Tournament

Center Junction opens a two day independent basketball tournament starting February 8 with games Friday evening Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Teams listed include Forrest Chap Hopkinton Buck Creek Cri Junction Maquoketa Oxford Jur tion Shomont Dairy and Wilson Packing Co.

Coe Seeks Offensive Edge for Knox Skirmish Friday

Coe coach Forest Rutgers says the team must develop a defense to stop Knox and an offense to beat them in Friday’s home game at the Coe field house. Starters include Hahn, Schneider, Wilkinson, Carruthers, Belknap, Poole at times at center, with Good returning from injury. Knox arrives tied for first in the Midwest conference with Carleton, boasting a strong lineup and a fast, aggressive style as they seek a decisive road victory.

Knox Coe Forest Rutgers Ruittgers Kohawks Washington High School Hahn Schneider Wilkinson Carruthers Belknap Chet Good Kohawk Darnall Prochaska Poole DuRie Keith Rutgers Good Wilkkinson Cecar Rapids Carleton Smwathers Catrel

Hazleton Captures Two Wins Over Fairbank Teams

Hazleton earns a pair of victories against Fairbank squads. Details are scarce due to the damaged text, but the local teams appear to have split results in a series or twin bill with notable performances by Hazleton players.

Hazleton Fairbank

West Palm Beach Sends Openers In Scrappy Mixed Card

In a rough early edition of local results, West Palm Beach faced tough tests at multiple venues. Notable performances included Tod Assmctated and Simon Nehotshi delivering key hits while Houston Lex and Lewes Trowbeace each added points for their teams. The chaotic page also mentions numerous names such as Quency UW-Jimms and Wickes Oshea Chitacea in a crowded recap of seized opportunities.

Tod Simon Nehotshi West Palm Charleston Toate Geibhs Houston Lewes Trowbeaece West Palm Beach Lehons Peeeman Tronkisn Pitts Oshea Mitchell Charles Oldbang

Conception High Falls to Iowa City Five 35 to 10

Conception High School was defeated by Iowa City Five with a final score of 35 to 10. The brief report notes a lopsided game and mentions key players and moments in the youth football contest.

Baer Managerial Case Heads to Court in Sacramento

In Sacramento the dispute over Baer managerial contracts moves to a court hearing. Baer seeks cancellation of two managers contracts, Anil Hoffman and Jo Hamilton Lorimer. Hoffman's role faces technical questions while Lorimer contests being barred from airing his portion of Livermore boxing events.

Sacramento Cail Manacena Afaus Baer Beavaweielt Boxe Wedresden Forgiventian Rae Art Anil Hoffman Jo Hamiton Lorimer Livermore J Boxers

Red Sox trade turmoil sparks manager clash and injuries

The piece details rumored moves involving Jimmy Wilson from the Cardinals to the Phillies over a dispute with Frankie Frisch over aggressive play. It notes Stanley Hack’s potential decline due to a lingering wrist injury and reports on Roger Cramer’s contract stand, plus Dazzy Vance’s decline after his move from Brooklyn to Cincinnati.

Jimmy Wilson Cardinals Phillies St. Louis Frankie Frisch Red Birds Wilson Virgil Davis Frisch George Watkins Pittsburgh Watkins

Local YMCA Swim Team Prepares for Moline Meet Friday

The Cedar Rapids YMCA tank squad, fresh off a win against Dubuque last Friday, braces for a second dual this season against Moline. Captain Stark leads the team with Waltieth and Moengewsky in key freestyle events as all members push to repeat last week’s success. The meet starts promptly at 7 0 0 p m with admission ten cents.

YM CA Dubuque Decmyeiv

Center Point Merchants Defeat Coggon 42-21

Center Point Merchants beat Coggon 42 to 21. The second team lost to the Wethunter Presbyterians of Cedar Ropic 33 to 27. The Merchants host Corgon Thursday night.

Center Point Merchants Coggon Center Pot Merchants Coggon Levee Gayroebt Wethunter Presbyterians of Cedar Ropic Merchants Corgon

Wrestling Results From New York and Nearby Venues

Reported results show multiple bouts with winners from New York California and Russia including Irnie Dusek defeating rivals in New Haven and Jim Browning prevailing in Verona. Several matches ended by forfeit due to opponent injury.

Clue Assoctateid Press New York Casee Columba Californie Chrem Ivan Vakturoff Russtia Vewass Irnie Dusek Oowha Ras Steeters Gdendale Woodoch Tondo Drew Gano Geartbaldaaly New Haven Cann Jim Browning Verona Dick Tames Dallas Ter

Notre Dame Tops Minnesota 43 34 Behind Krause's 22

Notre Dame defeated Minnesota 43 to 34 in South Bend as captain Ed Krause scored a Notre Dame single-game record 22 points in 34 minutes at center. George Roscoe led Minnesota with 16, while the Irish pulled away after a close first half.

Krause Irish Roscoe High Gophers South Bend Ind Ed Krause Notre Dame Minnesota George Roscoe

Junior College Cage Tourney At Hopkinton

The northeastern Iowa junior college conference basketball tournament will be held Monday and Tuesday Feb 26 27 in Hopkinton. Pairings were drawn by officers and coaches to avoid conflicts with high school tournaments.

Spral Maquoreta Northeastern Iowa Junior College Hopkinton S Mole Maquoketa Independence Tipton Lenox Elkader Waukon Lenox College

Newsboys Defeat Marion Juniors 41 to 17 in Tight Victory

The Gazette reports the newsboys trampled Marion junior high Tuesday night to improve their winning streak. Red Hibben led scoring with eight baskets while Marion center Jones tallied eleven, as Rod Murray placed third with three baskets and two free throws. The Newsboys led throughout the game.

the Gazette Marion Junior High Red" Hibben Newsies Jones Marion Rod

Wenceslaus Edges St Patrick's In Low-Scoring Battle

Wenceslaus overcame a slow second half to defeat St Patrick's 11 to 8 on Shamrock floor. Panek Proskovec and Skala led the Wenceslaus charge with eight points in the first half while Werner Hays and F Corseciolo starred for St Patrick's early.

St. Wenceslaus St Patrick's Wenceslaus St. Pat's Werner Hays F Corseclo Panek Proskovec Skala St Patricks Werner St Wenceslaus St Patrick Pi Werner Jandl O'D Corsello Gould Cc Panek Hays Severn Corsellac Beall ‘Coe Byrnes Coe

Grinnell Upsets Butler 26 to 24 in MVC Clash

Grinnell college toppled the Butler Bulldogs 26 24 in a Missouri Valley race upset. The Indianapo lis squad, aiming to repeat as conference champion, led early but Grinnell surged in the second half, leveraging tight defense and clutch free throws to secure the victory.

Grinnell Springs Butler Grinnell Grinnell College Butler Bulldogs Indianapolis Drake Creighton Pioneers

Pa Stribling Quits Boxing to Enter Lumber Trade

Pa Stribling former circus acrobat turn boxing manager says he is through with boxing after his son Young Stribling’s death in a highway accident near Macon. He plans to retire from managerial contracts with Jimmy Maaloney and Clyde Chastain and enter the lumber business in Charleston. His other son Herbert “Babs” Stribling also exits boxing.

Ochloceknee Pa Stribing Macon William Lawrence Stribling, Jr Charleston Young W L Jimmy Maaloney Clyde Chastain Herbert Babs” Stribling

Barron-Shell And Quaker Oats Take Loop Cage Tilts

Barron-Shell and Quaker Oats won two loop games in a busy sports section. Barron-Shell defeated Benner Tea 20 to 17 as Neary and Vai led Oilers late. Quaker Oats beat Hall Manufacturing 32 to 21 with Menoher scoring five baskets. The skating carnival at Cedar Rapids featured twelve speed races and three novelty events with eight divisions and a Liggett memorial trophy for the top skater.

Barron-Shell Cedar River L. D. Dennis Cedar Rapids Benner Ten Benner Tea H Jenkinson Huston Vail Hogan Baron-Shell Larkin Benner Crawford Neary Vai Oilers van Deusen Quaker Oats Hall Manufacturing Menoher Kitch Hall Quakers Bishop Wessel Halls Skating Association

Sid Leibsohn And James Bell Reach Ping Pong Finals

The YMCA ping pong club held its first meeting with over fifty members. Sid Leibsohn beat Earl Wyckoff in the semi finals 17 21 22 20 21 19 to reach the final, James Bell defeated Russell Knapp 21 14 21 18. The final match was not played due to lateness. The next meeting is Friday at 7 30 pm.

YMCA James Bell Sid Leibsohn Leibsohn Earl Wyckoff Bell Russell Knapp Sid and Udell Leibsohn Harley Hallenbeck James Robert Bell Bob Davis Don Houser Clare Marshall

College Basketball Scores Across Multiple Matches

A roundup of college basketball results lists Duke Virginia Military Tutt Ouquesne Georgia Notre Dame Minnesota St Olaf Gustavus Aduluthus Oshkosh St Louis Otter St Berths Illinois Wesleyan Huron Northern Normal Grinnell Midland Peru De Paul Washington College of Imperial Ottawa Kansas Kansas Wesleyan Texas Christian Baylor Colorado Denver Colorado Mines Utah Utah State California California Aggies Washington Oregon Ellensburg Montana and more with varied team scores and outcomes.

Duke Virginia Military Tutt Ouquesne Georgia Clemson Denauw Mississippi State Tulane Ulnois Notre Dame Minnesota St Olaf Gustavus Adulphus Oshkosh Wis St Bert's College of Imperial Ottawa Mitkher Kansas Weslesan Texas Christian Ti Baylor Colorado Denver Colorado Mines Utah Aggles Utah State California

Belle Plaine Upsets Brooklyn In Narrow 22 11 Victory

Belle Plaine defeats Brooklyn 22 to 11 in a major upset on Tuesday. McCune and Leonard starred for Belle Plaine while Adams led the Brooklyn squad. The win ends a two year drought in league play and marks the locals first win of the season as they led 15 to 5 at halftime. Belle Plaine finishes home season next Monday against league leader Toledo.

Gazette Belle Plaine Ja Belle Plaine Brooklyn McCune Leonard Adams Toledo

Delhi Clinches Delaware League Title In 1933 34

Delhi clinched the Delaware County Basket Ball league championship for 1933 34 after wins by Greeley over Earlville 39 to 9 and Delhi over Hopkinton 18 to 5. Delhi remained undefeated with two league games left while other clubs faltered. Earlville finished its schedule by losing 17 to 11 at Oneida, dropping to third behind Greeley.

Manchester Delhi Greeley Earlville Dethi Hopkinton Oneida

Lamont Tops Winthrop 27 25 to Tie League Lead

Lamont defeated Winthrop 27 to 25 to pull even with Edgewood for the Backbone league lead. Fry led Lamont with twelve points on five baskets and two free throws as Winthrop earns a rematch with Edgewood on Lamont floor. Blackhawk Sportshop of Waterloo beat Lamont C. C. 37 to 23.

Gazette Lamont Lamont High Winthrop Edgewood Fry Blackhawk Waterloo Lamont C. C

Real estate transfers listed with multiple parcels and notes

Martha L Christian transfers to Frank I Buser deed for lot 16 Clarendon Hills Add subject to building restrictions and city ordinances with mortgage. Earl V High and Alma Marie High convey to Arthur Axmear a minor rear lots in Greene and College Add with mortgage. L W Weis and wife to Carl D Wallace executor of William E Jones estate wrt east half of southeast quarter and west half of west half north of section 16 minor taxes and mortgage noted.

Martha L. Christian Frank I. Buser Clarendon Hills Greene and College Add

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