Major League Managers Under Pressure In 1936 Season Outlook
The Associated Press reports most major league skippers face scrutiny in 1936 as teams fear underperformance. Notable cases include Joe Cronin with the Red Sox and Charlie Grimm with the Cubs, while Mickey Cochrane in Detroit appears secure amid success. The piece notes rising expectations across franchises and potential firings if results lag.
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Roger Cramer
Eric McNair
John Marcum
Tom Yawkey
Delhi Independents Beaten by Hopkinton
Special to The Gazette Delhi score was 39 as Burdick Aces of Hopkinton defeated the Delhi Independents by a strong margin in a high school boys basketball game.
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Delhi Independent
Iowa relay records accepted as intercollegiate marks
The quarter and half mile relay marks set at the Kansas relay meet last year were accepted as new American intercollegiate records. Hawkeye runners Andy Dooley Wilson Briggs Carl Nelson and Jimmy Owen were on both record teams. The quartet set a 0.405 for the 440 yard relay and 1 25.2 for the 880 yard relay.
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Wilson Briggs
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Drawings Made For Washington Co Meet In County Tourney
The Washington county tournament draws set seven teams including Wellman Ka lona West Chester Brighton and Riverside plus Crawfordsville Ainsworth and Mount Pleasant. First round games February 20 and 21 determine semi finals and finals with trophies for the champion and runner up and a consolation trophy and ball.
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Olin to Be Scene of Jones County Tourney
Center Junction Ia the Jones county tournament starts Feb 13 with nine boys teams and seven girls teams. Olin and Wyoming lead in the girls bracket while Center Junction holds ten straight wins as the undefeated district team. Dark horse Martelle coached by Reed may challenge for a upset as officials Wagner and Gump preside.
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Center Point
Elbert Gump
Maquoketa
Conesville High Beats Riverside 27 22 In Little Five Clash
Conesville high school beat Riverside 27 to 22 in a Little Five league game here Friday. Riverside led 17 to 10 at halftime. A preliminary game saw Riverside Midgets defeat Conesville Midgets 12 to 11. Conesville will play Columbus Junction on Tuesday.
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Elwood to Host Cage Tournament for Second Teams
The Clinton county athletic league sponsors a basketball tournament for member schools’ second teams at Elwood Friday and Saturday February 21 and 22. Reserve squads from Calamus Charlotte Delmar Elwood Elvira Goose Lake Grand Mound Lost Nation Welton and Wheatland compete with first round games Friday night and semi finals Saturday afternoon.
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Cedar Co Cage Tournament Opens Feb 20 At Stanwood
Cedar county boys basketball tournament starts at 8 p.m. February 20 in Stanwood high school gym with thirteen games across three days. Schools include Durant Lowden Tipton Clarence Mechanicsville West Branch Springdale Bennett Stanwood. Referees are E A Gump and R E Beall.
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Bell and Rimmer Lead Delaware High Scorers in Conference
William Bell of Oneida and Vance Rimmer of Delhi top the Delaware county high school scoring race. Both players have over 100 points in 11 games, with Bell nearly matching his team’s total and Rimmer part of a Delhi trio near the top. Delhi averages over 40 points per game, while members include Sweaney and Horton.
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Delaware County Boys Tourney Opens Feb 21
The Delaware county boys basketball tournament will be held at the Delhi gymnasium the week of February 21 with Oneida Hopkinton Dundee Earlville Manchester Buck Creek and Greeley competing. The study of tournament arrangements is led by County Superintendent Floyd Pratt and district officials.
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Plummer to Meet Olson in Memorial Coliseum Main Event
Lou Plummer seeks revenge against Cliff Olson in a two of three falls ninety minute main event at Memorial Coliseum. Olson defeated Plummer by disqualification in their prior match, and the rematch promises brisk action with Whitey Grove and Earl Wampler also featured in earlier bouts.
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Western League Meeting In Des Moines Postponed
Harry S. Johnson reports that the Western league meeting scheduled for today in Des Moines was postponed due to bad weather. The Western league president said the meeting will likely be held next Sunday.
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Grinnell Tanksters Schedule Five Meets This Season
Grinnell college swimmers plan five dual meets and the Missouri Valley conference meet this season coach Frank Luoma announced. The schedule opens February 22 here versus Washington University and concludes March 20-21 at the MVC meet in St. Louis with Gustavus Adolphus possibly added. Washington University seeks to defend last year’s title as Grinnell aims to improve on second place.
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