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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1939

Page

3

Seven Prep Games Carded for Local High School Action

The coming week features seven prep games across three evenings. St Patrick’s at Immaculate Conception Monday highlights key Linn County contenders Center Point at St Wenceslaus. Roosevelt hosts Monticello Tuesday and Friday faces Wilson at home with St Wenceslaus at St Patrick’s. Franklin visits Dubuque Friday, and Immaculate Conception plays Our Lady of Victory Waterloo. A St Pat’s victory would boost their 16th win in 17 games as the City title hopes hinge on Friday.

Neven Immaculate Conception St. Patrick's I. C St. Wenceslaus Linn Monticello Roosevelt Franklin Dubuque Wylson St. Patrick’s Imaculate Conception Our Lady of Victory Academy Waterloo Wilson Our Lady of Victory St. Pat's S Dysart Red Hawks Rough Riders Wolfe

Viewing the Field: High School Basketball Near Season End

A county tournament at Coe gym features Springville's 36-30 win over Lisbon with 53 personal fouls and 22 free throws. Troy Mills and Viola exchange long shots, Davenport leads the Mississippi Valley conference, and Iowa City threatens. The piece notes the season’s rapid end with districts and state tournaments looming in March and the long high school season.

Coe Gymnasium Springville

Iowa Open Skating Meet On Card Today

Event list for an Iowa Open Skating Meet with numerous junior and intermediate boys and girls from Cedar Rapids La Crosse Watertown Oconomowoc and Kenosha. Names include Bob Hoch Robert McCoy Earl Anderson Midget and Juvenile competitors.

Iowa Bob Hoch Cedar Rapids Robert McCoy la Crosse Ewald McCoy Charlies Casey'’ Jones Waukesha Francis Stark Allen Anderson Watertown Robert Dennis Earl Anderson Oconomowoc Marwin Doherty Jim Kane Beaver Dam Bernard MacKooch Willard Yates Ack Hamm Gordon Rahn John &. Fessler, Jr Boone Rock Weston D. Ralston Richard Brown Delbert Cooper Marshalltown Clinton Edwards Marion Ralph Doran Leo Morrissey Warren Beales Eddie Dobbratz Floyd Usher Chet Seroka Kenosha Charlies Daugherty Ghellsboro Leo Seroka Bobby Hash Leo Engler Ocle Trimble Richard Rozek Ronald Olsen Jack Dennis Francis Hasse Glenn Chadima Dons Cook Cedar Kids Tucie Innes Marty Ellen Iais Janet Rude Maroa Beta Blaise Ynles la Crosse

Iowa Varsity Fresh Swimmers Seek New Amateur Marks

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa varsity and freshman swimmers will try for new long course relay marks in a special meet planned by Coach Armbruster next Wednesday night. The event aims to set records over distances up to a mile, with only Iowa and Annapolis listed as able to host such long races. The meet serves as a warmup for upcoming conference clashes with Wisconsin and Michigan.

Gazette Iowa City University of I Iowa Avid Armbruster Armbruster A. U Spalding Athletic Almanac Annapolis Wisconsin Michigan

Wisconsin ski jumper in serious condition at university infirmary

Paul Bietila of Ishpeming Michigan, UW student and ski jumper, remained in serious condition with pneumonia at the Madison infirmary. He had fractured his jaw and two ribs at a February 5 ski meet in St Paul and returned to Madison the next day. He has been in an oxygen tent since Thursday.

Madison Wis Paul Bietila Ishpeming Mich University of Wisconsin University L. R. Cole Bietila St. Paul Cole

Seiche Tide Influenced by Atmospheric Conditions

The Great Lakes exhibit a barely perceptible seiche driven in part by atmospheric forces. Subtle water level oscillations reflect weather patterns and seasonal conditions impacting lake dynamics.

Great Lakes

Bowling Scores Major League Showdown at Lincoln Alleys

Numerous leagues list member players and team standings from Mercer Stolba Prudential to OIL AND AUTO LEAGUE. Key names include Paxton Hendcap Novotny and O'Meara's with high scores like 601 Palumbo 601 and 590 Jensen. Handicap figures and team affiliations span Mercers to City Service with various clubs and sponsors.

Cook Eh Pokmen's Jerry Lincoln Alleys Fsner Shop Skelter Uchanan Tuomey Frvauf Paxton Hendcap J Garden Olson Nutre Hysrade Sorensen Rebelski Moyer Banners Palumbo Bailey J Beolaro Aaa McGinty Crbauter Fura Wilson & Co Ludlow Mercer Stolba Prudential Ins Tra Kline Stewart Caldwell Ittenaure Mayeres Adan Adair Punderes Tevane Bloan Murray Jacobson Bessimats Waener Jensen Wen O’meara Clever Farm James Kroulk Metheee Ee Eisines Pi Mont Power League Lisks Snyder Cee Sor Gescol’o Mt. Vernom M. and E. Dept Novotny Shoemaker Kvapil Drews L’ksmith Meter Ag Peterson Driscoll Kindi Ringer Hunter Lebinan Locher Preety Herrold Cutler Schrader Bamecinne Sce Lease DeRts Co. M St P. Ry Har Mon Rev Dvorak Humbert Morrison Rueth Eastland Belloway Conrad Topic Barposke Newcomb Handicap Neisslie Foster Ey W.W. L. Pet Ladies Recreation League Peter Pan Bakers Laeht Co Loon Perms Seaee Eee LE Kresge’s Vaseve Eddy Pap Teseeees Cherry-Burrell Sesacees Jack Sprat Weess Eeee C & N. W. Streamiliners Light Co Cherry-Burrell Kresse’s Uilders Robertson Shorts Pete Sommers Bigdie Martins Jack Sprat Ward Barrett R. Miller Uve Kasper Rson Sten HH Pease Nore Frankel Rederick Ferguson Sarnesso Gmuakkeifs Nandices Leep Taverna Zellers Llevan Er Ar Kosing Ehmane Blind Bright Kubs McNeill Oneeny Vosmerk Retchmar Sserifttivay OIL and Auto League Standard Tire Allen Meter Hobel Kvitek Op Marmeny Williams Joesten Holsapple Aligren Tallner & Coo W.owen Lenehan Latimer Owen Mrackk Us Breret A Tribune Pub. Co Mercht's Nail Melshi Gross Navuen & Co Vendracek Maresh Ronan Fitch Spar Bacher Bedtive Womacka LaPlant Rs Beunidt Ies Ie Nite Owls Cher Wratie Cleaners Nelson Melicher Rt Ty Any Buchan Dis Suse Bo eeHandicay Eniine Meriifield Eretsar Amilton Mccure Iron Yanaway Chenger Whitman Reckle Smith Rayman Ures Cumin Fia Slade K.mcguire Heath McGuire Thompson All Son Hosland

Calmar Fort Atkinson Split Two Cage Games

Calmar girls defeated Fort Atkinson 48 to 21 with Hastings as high scorer. In the boys game Fort Atkinson won 32 to 29, completing the double bill in the last game before the tournament.

Calmar Fort Atkinson Hasting

Umpires to Wear Striped Suits in National Tourney

Raymond Dumont, president of the National Semi pro Baseball Congress, urged member teams to standardize umpire attire. Officials will wear wide black and white striped suits patterned after basketball and football officials during the national tournament in Wichita from August 13 to 25.

Wichita Kan Raymond Dumont National Dumont National Association

Cornell Matmen Whip Army in 1970 Wrestling Meet

Two Cornell wrestlers from Mount Vernon Iowa defeated Army rivals to give Cornell a 19 to 9 victory at West Point. Both teams won three decisions, but falls by Taylor in 175 pounds and Lyman in unlimited weight swung the meet for Cornell.

West Point N. Y Cornell College Mount Vernon Army Taylor Lyman Cornell Hendricks Lotozo Mann Brandon Murray Farmer, Hoare Taylor, Co Nelgon Old Nelson

Cyclone Swimmers Rout Kansas State In Big Six Meet

Iowa State swept nearly all events at Manhattan defeating Kansas State 66 to 18. Key wins included the medley relay led by Helacher and Hargesheimer in 3 37.6, and pool records in the 200 yard breaststroke and 440 yard freestyle.

Manhattan Kan Towa State Kansas State Helacher Hudler Hargesheimer Egenes Iowa State Gibbs Uhrin Adams Brown Novak Baker Carrlows State von Armstrong Helscher Warner Haldeman Carl Hargrave Ingraham

Spartan tankers lose to Ohio Wesleyan in close swim meet

East Lansing Michigan state college swimming team suffers a 38 to 37 home loss to Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday, marking their third straight defeat.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State College Ohio Wesleyan

Bowlers Laurels and Records Highlight Local Scores

ELFIE MAGNUSSON reports on wide spread 200s and 500s in Cedar Rapids bowling circuits. Women lead the 500 club with Nezerka Mercer and Stastny among top scores while men push high games to 673 and 686 in league play. Local teams from Lincoln and Red Crown contend at Marshalltown and nearby towns as seasonal tournaments loom.

Lincoln Leta Nezerka Rosalind Mercer Armstrong Nellie Sheftie Anne Stastny Alyce Phillips Viola Shellabarger Eleanor Vanous Red Crown Daryl Kurtz Penick and Ford Louise Gillis Gladys Becker Louise Euken Nezerka W. H. Hasek Y. W Jerry Hanson Eileen Neilly Lady Yvonne Anne Holsinger Margaret Mason Joanna O'Mara Helen Center Miss O'Mara Marcella Brown Austin Rebelski Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Gas Company Cedar Rapids Okiiow Waterloo Sorenson Langham Palumbo Sturdivan Kindl Kerres Lucille Sarver Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Sarver

Four Teams Tied for Lead in Skate Meet

North American outdoor speed skating titles see three veterans and a 19 year old Troy student tied for high scoring in the first day. Billy Shannon sets a world mark in the 220 with Delbert Lamb Don Johnson and Vic Ronchetti close behind. Women add to the intrigue with Horn and Dolan sharing top points.

Saranac Lake N. Y Troy Billy Shannon Don Johnson Vic Ronchetti Shannon Delbert Lamb Oconomowoc Eddie Schroeder Chicago Minneapolis Schroeder Johnson Madeline Horn Beaver Dam Wis Mary Dolan

Finalists Set for Golden Gloves Boxing Event

Thirty nine finalists for the Golden Gloves tournament are listed with strong talent across eight divisions. Max Klemm of Cedar Rapids hopes to prevail in heavyweight as last year’s champs mostly exited. Contenders report for physicals and weigh-in at the coliseum Wednesday, with alternates ready to replace any unable to fight. Proceeds go to Camp Good Health and a milk fund for undernourished children.

Klemm Max Klemm Cedar Rapids Chicago Martin Frederickson Howard Campbell Manning Colisum The Gazette and Young Men’s Bureau Chamber of Commerce Camp Good Health

Independent Basketball Team Tourney Set in Nichols This Month

Entries arrive for the third annual independent basketball tournament in Nichols on February 22 28 24 and 25 with teams from Davenport Iowa City Cedar Rapids Muscatine Nichols West Liberty Oakville Eldridge Wapello and Conesville. R A Daedlow of Nichols is the tournament manager.

Nichols Davenport Iowa City Cedar Rapids Muscatine West Liberty Oakville Eldridge Wapello Conesville R. A. Daedlow

Rath's Lighters Clash At Coe Gym Friday

Rath's, the 1938 Iowa champion, faces Lighters in a return game at Coe College gym after beating them twice this season. The Lighters also meet Davenport Rockets in Davenport tonight, in a third meeting with the winner holding a two to one edge. The Light company has an Allied Industrial league game scheduled for Thursday.

Rath Packing Company Waterloo Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Coe College Rath's Iowa Lighters Davenport Rockets Davenport The Light Company

Impound Captures San Vincente at Santa Anita

Impound, trained by Vanderbilt, edged a strong six-horse field to win the $10,000 San Vincente handicap at seven furlongs. Our Mat finished second while Porter’s Mite and Porterta pound id paid modest exacta and win prices.

Santa Anita Park Calif Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Our Mat Porter

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