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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1938

Page

2

Haley 175-Pounder Defeats Kirstein in Golden Gloves prelims

Tom Haley of Lenox edged Keith Kirstein of Des Moines 2-1 in a 175-pound bout at the Memorial Coliseum as Cedar Rapids preliminaries narrowed the field for the Chicago trip. Other results included Dan Enright knocked out by Othel Green, and James Carter staging a dramatic 135-pound slugfest before a cheering crowd of about 2,000.

Golden Gloves Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids Chicago Tom Haley Lenox Keith Kirstein Des Moines Shade Green Enright Mason City Russ Enright Othel Green Howard Scott Lisbon van Saunders Iowa City Svho Schott Arthur Pollet Jim Johnson Pollet Tama Leroy Duncan Gus Klomp Mason Citys Edgar Crabtree Lloyd Davis Duncan Klempe James Carter Ray Kimm Jesup Carter Kimm Charles Reech George Kolinchak Bobby Calahan Jay Cornwell Cornwell Calahan Real Poindexter Ernie Jackson Poindexter Jackson Mas Barrier Ottinwe Will Ham West EE Poend Other Green Nes Moines James Cartier Town City Ray Kunin Vincent Short Ryan Tommy Veal IU Toeund Walter Paran Francis Doran Ottumwa Miles Dahn William Cubbare Paul Veenstro Bintistown Bill Gillam Cedar Rapid Bol Roberts Charles Reed Martin Fredrickson George Hayes Jesse Smith Reed

Parnell Quint Edges Immaculate Conception 16 14

Parnell defeated Immaculate Conception 16 to 14 in a tight contest. Joe Lower scored the decisive sleeper shot with two minutes left as the Irish pulled away from a 5-4 halftime lead, while Fred Condon added a late free throw for IC.

Immaculate Conception High School Phil Sethi Greyhounds Parnell Feam Immaculate Conception Joe Lower Irish Fred Condon SC Jed Gallagher Turninseed Sheridan StrameLf C Webere McCarts Condon Donahuey O'Toole Rahe Parnel Cc Sx Carr Lavell

Johnny Allen Holds Silence On 1938 Contract

Hot Springs Ark AP Johnny Allen Cleveland Indians pitcher who won 15 games last season says he will speak on any topic except his 1938 contract which remains unsigned He notes no club contact recently and promises to inform reporters once the contract is signed He also comments on team strength trades and hints at plans with his family until March 1 while continuing wintering in Hot Springs with other Indians staff nearby

Hot Springs Ark Johnny Allen Indians Allen Allens Little Johnny New Orleans St. Petersburg Fla Cleveland Willis Hudlin Mel Harder Earl Whitehill Bob Feller

Yankees Talk Big Figures In Holdout Amid 1938 Plans

Col Ruppert faces a tough task signing the world champion Yankees as DiMaggio and Gehrig seek raises to 19.5 and 41,400 dollars. Only 12 players have signed, with McCarthy earning 35,000 and Fletcher about 10,000. Payroll could top 333,000, the highest in baseball.

New York Jacob Ruppert North Carolina South Carolina Joe di Maggio Lou Gehrig Col. Ruppert di Maggio Gehrig Yankees Yankee Yanks Pearson Hadley Murphy Selkirk Andrews Beggs Sundar Vance Wicker Jorgens Dahlgren Powell Joe McCarthy Fletcher Combs Schulte Bill Dickey Gordon Rolter Crosetts Henrieh Eee McCarthy Art Fletcher Giants Sever Carl Hubbell Mel Ott Chicago Cubs Gabby Hartnett Billy Herman Larry French

Adamick Replaces Galento in Thomas Bout

Promoter Mike Jacobs signed Jimmy Adamick to replace Galento in the February 18 ten round heavyweight fight against Harry Thomas at Madison Square Garden. Galento canceled due to a bad left hand, prompting the switch to the Detroit heavyweight.

New York Tony Galento Harry Thomas Eagle Bend

Crisler Angle 15 Revived as Michigan Coach Candidate

Fresh developments indicate Herbert O. Fritz Crisler may leave Princeton to coach at Michigan. He would replace Harry Kipke, gain a professorship, and possibly become athletic director as aging Fielding Yost nears retirement. Decision expected Wednesday at Princeton.

NEW York Herbert Orrin Fritz” Crisler Princeton University of Michigan Crisler Ann Arbor Harry Gripke Fielding Yost University Council On Athletics Burnham H. Dell Associated Press Michigan Crislér Dell Tigertown Crister Kipke Chicago Amos Alonzo Minnesota Tigers

Anamosa Varsity Beats West Liberty in Hometown Twinbill

Anamosa and West Liberty split a doubleheader with the varsity winning 42 to 20 after a 19 to 11 halftime lead. West Liberty’s seconds won 31 to 18. Cecil Blayney led Anamosa with 15 points while Wach added 8 for West Liberty.

the Gazette Anamosa West Liberty Varsity Cecil Blayney Wach

Red Hawks Triumph Over St Patrick's 52-31

St Wenceslaus used a quick start and strong defense to overwhelm St Patrick's of Iowa City 52 to 31 on Tuesday night. Led by Fleagle and Novak with multiple baskets, the Red Hawks built a 26-13 halftime edge and maintained the lead through the second period.

St. Wenceslaus St. Patrick’s Iowa City Red Hawks Fiala Fleagle Love St. Patricks Demery Novak Barton South Siders St Wenceslaus Taylor Drahios Sedlak Red Hawk Drahos Ely Ely Sextet St. Pat's BO O.love Carlton Srdlok Scannell Barton & O Drahas O'Millerc Fitzpatrickic Polonsny Pavek Severna St. Patrick's St Patrick’s Kibble Olorences Segre Coe

Dizzy Dean Signs for $20,000 Card Contract Talk

Dizzy Dean expressed willingness to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals for 20000 dollars, a 5500 reduction from 1937 salary and 10000 above reported Cardinals offer. He has not heard from the team since January 14 but hopes to settle terms quickly and begin training.

Bradenton Fla Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Dean

Monticello High Suffers Third Loss to Dubuque

Monticello High defeats suffer from injuries as Dubuque wins 30 to 20 on Monticello’s floor. Gantenboei scores 11 for the visitors while Behrends leads Monticello with 7 and Schweitzer adds 6. Rams trail 15 to 12 at halftime. Monticello junior high beats Anamosa juniors 21 to 13.

Monticello Bone and Field Dubuque Gantenboei Mississippi Valley Behrends Schweitzer Rams Anamosa Juniors

Albia Juniors Defeat Washington Quintet

Albia junior college remained undefeated with a 41 to 29 victory over Washington junior college on Tuesday night.

Albia Juniors Washington Quintet Washington — Albia Junior College Washington Junior College

Ring Results Across Cities From AP Boxing Briefs

Freddie Steele the world middleweight champion was knocked out in Turner Wisconsin while Joe Oscarino won by outpoint in Rochester. Charley Gomez defeated Al Roth in New York. Andre Lenetet and Ble Boy Bray tied in Los Angeles. Johnny Mack stopped Gene Gregory in New Britain. Gus Lesnevich outpointed Ben Brown in Coral Gables. Paul Walker defeated Tony Ciacolo in Harrisburg.

New York Charley Gomez Baltimates al Roth Qin Los Angeles Andre Lenetet France Ble Boy Bray Los Ang

Oldest Golden Gloves entrant, James Carter, shocks crowd

James Carter, 34, the senior figure in the Golden Gloves, stunned fans by knocking out Raymond Kimm after a defensive start. Rod Poindexter and Lenox teammates secured multiple wins, while others like Arthur Pollet and Carmel Rodriguez impressed in 135 to 175-pound bouts. A wrestling bout ended with Ferguson injuring his back and postponed.

Clout Lander Carter Wip Mageing Alex Midler Bingo University of Iowa Glen Ferguson Ottumwa Walter Burford Des Moines Ferguson Raymond Kimm Jesup Kimm Walter Beerford

Unclear basketball scores and team names from clipping

The fragment lists multiple college and university basketball scores with team names such as St. Louis U Missouri School of Mines Washburn Tulsa Doane Midland Western Illinois Yehrs Knox Carleton Detroit Winona and others. The text is garbled and unreadable in parts.

Landis Probes Cardinals Farm System Over Player Ties

Baseball Commissioner Landis met with President Sam Breadon and GM Branch Rickey in Chicago to review Cardinal farm club relations. Cedar Rapids officials Johnson Henry Bailey and Crossley attended as Landis questions possible links with St. Louis and Cedar Rapids, with a continuation planned.

Nhicago E. M., Landis Sam Breadon Branch Rickey Cardinal Cardinals Cedar Rapids Crookston Minn Newport Ark Mitchell Harry Johnson Cedar Rapids Club Chicago Landis Decatur St. Louis

Commission Probes Rapid KO Of Turner By Steele

In Rochester New York the New York State Athletic Commission announced an inquiry into Freddie Steele world middleweight champion stopping Bob Turner in two minutes and 17 seconds. Turner was knocked down three times, purse held up, non title bout witnessed by Brig Gen John J Phelan. Steele 158 pounds, Turner unknown, tune up before title bout with Carmen Barth at Cleveland on February 18.

Rochester N. Y New York State Athletic Commission Freddie Steele Bob Turner Newport News John J. Phelan Turner Ponte Steele Fred Apostoli Carmen Barth Clevelland

Beloit Five Beats Lawrence 37 to 29 in Midwest clash

Beloit College basketball team defeated Lawrence 37 to 29 in Beloit Wisconsin, extending Beloit's winning streak to five as they stay in the Midwest Conference pace with Monmouth.

Beloit Lawrence Wis Beloit College Basketeers Monmouth

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Haley Kirstein Des Moines Battlers Tait Cummins Hayes Ralph Hayes Upstate Kimmy Sonny Washinton Cedar, Rapids Carmel Rodriguez Red Poiychester Erin Farkson Parnell Quint Trips S. C Lou Sy Gong Kirkley Jimmy Adamick Galento Thomas Crisler Angle 15 Mich Franklin Five Davenport High Franklin West Waterloo DeWayne Krumm Wilson Ww. F. Or Davennort Eeeeerery Franklin Rentes If BAS Oereaee RCS Ss Town Waterloo Clinton Erry RT Dubuque Roosevelt Witsen Nin Franklin Davenport Denney Clintan Dubuqee City Kinley Iovan Muarterr Franklin Wilson McClayton Davenport East Waterloo Fort Dodge Campion Moline Lewis Multhaup (Roos Vesecareves Reuter Monticello High Joe Oscarino Joe Nealon Scranton Pas Leo Lucas Rod Poindexter Community House Rod Jack Krumbholz Trish Bob Millard Washington Chevrolet Rapids Chevrolet CO Johnson L. E. Henry Peter Bailey Cap Crossley Commission Steele Kayo of Nunne Bush and Edgerton Tk, Syndicate First Avenue
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