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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1933

Page

2

Boxing Mourns Schaaf Death Darkens New York State Boxing

The death of Ernie Schaaf after a brain injury in New York shocks the sport, stirring talk of boxing-law reforms and possible relocation of the Sharkey Camera bout from Madison Square Garden. Officials and promoters weigh commissions limits and state reactions as the incident spurs debate over safety and regulation.

Ernie Schaaf New York State YORK New York Siate Primo Camera Sc Schangz Lenman Carera Madison Square Garden

Carnera Mourns Schaaf Death After Brutal Knockout

Primo Carnera spoke of deep sadness over Ernie Schaaf's death after their Madison Square Garden bout. He recalled the fatal night as the saddest moment of his life and said he would keep boxing as his work. He sent flowers to Schaaf's mother and declined to attend the funeral.

Boston Madison Square Garden Sharkey Sequals Italy Ernie Carnera Schaaf Florida Schaals Schaal Ernie Schaaf Max Baer Chicago Baer Frankie Campbell California

Leshinovich Mat Show Billed February 24

A Leshinovich mat show is now billed for February 24. Details remain limited but indicate an event featuring Mat in a staged display.

Leshinovich

Ohio State 1925 Title Team to Reassemble Saturday

Ohio State gathers memory of its 1925 championship squad this Saturday. The event brings back famed players and may rekindle discussion of that era's basketball dominance.

Ohio State

Bobby Jones Ten-Year Standout Athlete Highlight

The report profiles Bobby Jones as a standout athlete of the past decade. It notes his top performances and mentions emerging stars and competing teams in a broad national athletic context.

Bobby Jones

Iowa Quintet Faces Michigan and Ohio

Iowa Coach Rolle Williams limits Hawkeye workouts Wednesday and Thursday before tough road stretch. After facing Michigan in Ann Arbor, Iowa travels to Columbus to meet Ohio State. Guard Howard Bastian and forward Gueldner Krumbholz pace the team as a strong defensive unit ranked among conference leaders.

The Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Michigan Ohio State Wolverine Ann Arbor Hawkeyes Columbus Rolle Williams Iowa Iowans Howard Bastian Eldora Gueldner Krumbholz Dayvenport

Speed Races at Municipal Rink the Mardi Gras Night

Three boys races at 220, 440 and 880 yards and a 220 yard girls event set for tonight at the municipal ice rink alongside the Mardi Gras. Key entrants include Bob Helm and Conan McGregor, winners of last Sunday's cup races. A Cedar Rapids versus Waterloo hockey game closes the evening, starting about 8 15.

Bob Helm Conan McGregor Cedar Rapids Waterloo

Winthrop Triumphs in Twin Bill Over Aurora High

Winthrop high swept a Monday night double header defeating Aurora on the local floor. The seconds won 32 to 19 and the firsts 31 to 19. Gates led Winthrop with 11 points, Arnold added 10, while Craig top-scored for Aurora with 11. It marked Winthrop’s eighth straight victory.

Winthrop Winthrop High Aurora Gates Arnold Craig

Blairstown Defeats Newhall High 22-21 in Local Match

Blairstown high school edged Newhall 22 to 21 on its home floor Monday night. Early quarter led 7-4 for Newhall, but Blairstown trailed 12-9 at halftime before securing the victory. In a separate alumni game, Blairstown beat Chesca Independents 44 to 14.

Blairstown Newhall High Newhall Chesca Independents Blairstoun

Unclear high school and college basketball results reel

A jumbled OCR of basketball scores lists Yale Princeton Wabash Drake Nebo Teachers Kearney Maryville Washburn Ottawa Southern Methodist Colorado Oklahoma Montana Arizona San Francisco and various high schools. Fragmented totals and team fragments hint at regional results and matchups without coherent structure or dates.

Yale Princeton & Totter Enekton Drake Mastoes Doane Montana Mines Montana New Wewuentt Arizona Lalforda San Francisco Oklahbomsa TF Kansas Dbs Huteheneon Mount Vernon Unasereily High St Marys Iowa Coty St Patricks Cedar Mepis Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapides St Pateka Tiecotabs Deace Centersisle Marshsttown Imes A. Pontanedie

St Mary's of Iowa City defeats St Patrick's 27 to 17

St Mary's of Iowa City avenged an early loss to the Shamrock five by defeating St Patrick's 27 to 17. Berger Maher Consemus and Bradley led the Marians with key baskets, while St Patrick's struggled at the free throw line converting only one of ten attempts. Spaight contributed five points for the losers.

St. Mary’s Iowa City St. Patrick's West Siders Berger Maher Consemus Bradley Marians Driscoll Hays Corsello Spaight Shamrock St. Mary's

Wenceslaus Falls to St Joseph’s DeWitt 24 17

In DeWitt St Joseph’s high school defeated Wenceslaus 24 to 17. Sullivan DeWitt forward scored 17 points with seven baskets and three free throws. Pisarik from Wenceslaus fouled out before halftime amid a tight, crowded floor.

Wenceslaus St. Joseph’s of DeWitt St. Wenceslaus St. Joseph's Sullivan Pisarik

Johnny Vavra Stands 7th in Lakeland Open

Johnny Vavra, Cedar Rapids golfer, stood seventh as the second round of the Orange Blossom Open Golf Tourney began in Lakeland Florida. Craig Wood of Deal New Jersey led the field.

Johnny Vavra Lakeland Fla Johnny Vastra Cedar Rapids Craig Wood Deal N. J

Clinton County Cage Tournament At DeWitt

The Clinton county boys basketball tournament will be held at DeWitt Feb 23 24 25. Entered teams include Calamus Grand Mound Lost Nation Wheatland Goose Lake DeWitt Elvira Demar Welton Charlotte and Elwood.

Srectato the Gazette Wheatland Clinton County DeWitt Calamus Grand Mound Lost Nation Goose Lake Elvira Demar Welton Charlotte Elwood

Springville Sweeps Viola In Twin Bill Action

Springville high school defeated Viola 44 to 19 in the first game and Springville independents won 52 to 27. Beber led the scoring with 22 points.

Viola Springville Hich Independents Beber Hiwh

Ladora Independents Beat Victor Fives in Local Rivalry

Saturday night basketball saw Ladora Independents defeat Victor Fives Fordal. The first team edged Victor 22-22 in a tight start while Ladora’s second squad won 25-24 after a late rally led by Bon.

Ladora Victor

Campbell Loafs At 212 Per Hour On Daytona Beach Test

Sir Malcolm Campbell drove the Bluebird at Daytona Beach, reaching 212.63 mph over two kilometers and five miles, with a measured mile and kilometer run incomplete. He said he eased off to loaf and test the clutch, noting the beach conditions were poor and wind stiff. He anticipated faster speeds once adjustments and better surface help.

Henry McLemore United Press Daytona Beach Fla Malcolm Campbell Britain Sands Bluebird Campbell Malcolm

Immaculate Conception Edges St Patrick’s 20 19 In Thriller

Immaculate Conception defeated St Patrick’s of Iowa City 20 to 19 on a dramatic final second bas ket. Forrestal scored seven baskets including the game winner as Morehead and Neary contributed key points for the Blue and White securing the last second victory on their home floor.

Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s Iowa City Forrestal Morehead Pinney Neary

Athletics Outfielders Depart For Spring Training Camp

Ed Coleman the Philadelphia Athletics slugger who broke a leg last season and fellow outfielder Bob Johnson will leave Wednesday for Fort Myers Florida to join the team for spring workouts and a comeback.

Los Angeles Ed Coleman Philadelphia Athletic Bob Johnson Fort Myers Fia

Oelwein Defeats West Union 41-19 in Conference Game

Oelwein beat West Union High 41 to 19 in a Northeastern Iowa conference matchup. Fay led scoring with 16 points on six field goals and five free throws, while the Orison B team won 23 to 19 in the second game. Dawson was outstanding in the accompanying contest.

Gore'al Oelwein Orisrn High School West Union Iowa Fay Orsein Oran Dawson

Seek New Members for Valley League Disrupts After Withdrawals

Dr Charles R Logan, president of the Mississippi Valley baseball league, seeks two replacements for Dubuque and Waterloo as teams withdraw amid tough economic conditions. Potential successors include Somersfield and Quincy, both former members of the Cerames Threes league. In New York, Detroit Tigers face skeptical outlook with fair pitching and mixed prospects, notably pitcher Owen and uncertainty around Buck Barwis.

Keoruk Charles R. Logan Heosus Mississippi Varley Dubuque Waterloo Logan Wagre Eugmoce Waiterloo Ciue Waterion Soromrfield Quincy

Creighton Pounds Drake 79 to 29 in Valley Showdown

Creighton University overwhelmed Drake 73 70 29 in a bitterly contested Valley Conference game at Omaha. Connie Collin led the surge with 14 field goals and two free throws for a 30 point night as Creighton closes gap on the conference leader.

Omaha Creighton University Creighton Tannega Fy Drake Creightes Buler Connie Collin Bluejays

Manchester Defeats Monticello in 41 36 Victory

Manchester high edged Monticello 41 to 36 in a spirited boys basketball game. Burris led Monticello with 14 points while McIntosh scored 13 for Manchester and Long added 12 as the Manhawks built a 22 to 9 halftime margin.

Manchester Manchester High Monticello Manhawks Burris McIntosh Long

Association Umpires Named For This Year

CHICAGO. President T J Hickey of the American association announced eight umpires for the 1933 season as staff cuts reduce from nine to eight. The arbiters are George H Johnson Larry Goetz C E Johnston E J Pfeffer Al Devormer Ben Tincup Thomas P Dunn and Edward J McLaughlin Dunn and Mc Laughlin are new to the association coming from the Pacific Coast League.

Chicago T. J. Hickey American Association George H Johnson Larry Goetz C. E. Johnston E. J Pfeffer al Devormer Ben Tincup Thomas P. Dunn Edward J McLaughlin Dunn McLaughlin

Peden And Le Page Win St. Louis Bike Race

The French Canadian team of Torchy Peden and Henri Le Pape clinched the six day race in St. Louis edging the German pair Winter and Schaller by a single lap in the final hour of sprints.

Peden le Page St. Louis ST Louis INL Torchy Peden Henri le Pape Winter Schaller

Decorah High Edges Osage 28 to 26 in Tight Tilt

Decorah defeated Osage 28 to 26 in a fast game Tuesday. The lead swapped hands early and late with Decorah ahead 9 to 8 at halftime and Osage up 22 to 19 after the third period. Stearns scored 12 for Osage. Jacobson added 9 for Decorah.

Decorah Osage Stearns Jacobson

Ruth Reaches Second Round at Belleair Golf Championship

Ruth in Belleair, Florida, faces D. N. Tallman of Minneapolis, a former Minnesota champion, in the second round. He defeated W. R. Harper of Philadelphia 2 and 1 after a rugged day in the sand traps.

Ruth Belleair Belleair, Fla Ins Babe Ruth D.N. Tallman Minneapolis Minnesota W. R. Harper Philadelphia

Gene Sarazen Unable To Play With U. S. Team

The United States will be without Gene Sarazen in the international foursome matches in Miami on February 1922. Sarazen, weakened by influenza on the west coast, said he did not feel strong enough to compete despite being a U. S. and British Open champion.

Miami Fla INS United States Gene Sarazen U. S Sarazen

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