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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1936

Page

7

HAWKEYES EDGE CHICAGO 33 TO 20 IN LACKLUSTER SHOW

Coe defeats Beloit 32 to 25 in Beloit Wisconsin in a slow paced college basketball game before a sparse crowd. Kammer led Coe with 10 second half points while McKinley Carrithers and Linehan contributed. Brown and Allen tied Beloit with 8 each.

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Iowa Defeats Chicago 33 to 20 Behind Suesens Defense

Iowa held Chicago to two field goals by Bill Haarlow as Ken Suesens limited the Maroon star. Wally Gaddis led Iowa with nine points, and Iowa pulled away after halftime to win 33 to 20 before about 4,500 at Owa City. Chicago dropped to ninth straight Big Ten defeat. Hawkeyes notch third league win.

OWA City University of Iowa Chicago Maroons Hawkeyes Ken Suesens Iowa Bill Haarlow Suesens Wally Gaddis Gaddis Eggemeyer Maroon

Dave Fidler to Stage Ten Bouts in Des Moines Tournament

Dave Fidler, manager of Jack Dempsey's White Hope event in Des Moines, will feature ten four round bouts in the Monday show as part of a four show series. Thirty eight fighters entered, with pairings to be set Sunday night or Monday. Hugh Rhea will miss opening night due to snow but plans to attend the next show. Participants include Mike Klomp Charles Oakes Marvin Johnson Jim Morris Henry Schmidt Bob Cory Joe Heavitz Chester Achet John Brown Everett Brug Mealery Nignovich George Johnson John Malecki Bill Murphy Carl Allen Leonard Green Merle Newman Alfred Palimquist Chuck Olsen Carl Trisch Archie Garner Virgil Foley.

DES Moines Dave Fidler Jack Dempsey Missouri Valley White Hope Fidler Hugh Rhea Nebraska Arlington Neb Mike Klomp Lime Springs Charles Oakes San Antonio Tex Marvin Johnson Searsboro Jim Morris Keokuk Henry Schmidt Enterprise Bob Cory Coon Rapids Joe Heavitz Malvern Chester Achet Iowa City John Brown Runnels Everett Br Knoxville Virgil Foley Yellen, Ia

Fairfield Cagers Dominate Washington High 48–30

Fairfield Trojans defeated Washington High School Demons 48 to 30 in Fairfield Indiana. Both teams struggled with shooting though Fairfield pulled away after the third quarter as Graham and Dougall led scoring in a strong second half effort.

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Ohio State Upsets Hoosiers 43 to 34 in Columbus

Ohio State pulled off a 43 34 upset over Indiana to hand the Hoosiers their first Big Ten loss of the season. Captain Warren Whitlinger scored 16 and Earl Thomas added nine in the decisive win as Ohio State moved to five conference victories in ten starts. Indiana fell to 7 1 in league play, with Purdue leading the Big Ten.

Columbus Ohio State Indiana Hoosiers Ohio Buckeyes Warren Whitlinger Bucks Earl Thomas Thomas Purdue

Johnny Revolta Leads In Georgia Tournament

Johnny Revolta continues to lead the Thom asville open after posting 68 on Saturday to go with a 69 Friday for a 137 total. Herman Barron set a new Glen Arven course record with 64 for his second 18, matching Vic Ghezzi at 138 to sit joint second behind Revolta as 36 holes remain.

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St Pauls Defeats Y Juniors 22 18 on YMCA Floor

St Pauls defeated the Y Juniors on the YMCA floor Saturday afternoon 22 to 18. No free throws were scored by either team. Box score omitted.

St. Paul’s St. Paul's Y. Juniors

He Did Wins $25,000 Added Derby Narrowly

In Los Angeles on Saturday Mrs. Silas B. Mason's He Did defeated Valiant Fox by a head to win the $25,000 added derby with Gold Seeker in third place.

Los Angeles Silas B. Mason Valiant Fox Gold Seeker

Gelbert’s Comeback Set for Big Cardinal Season

Charlie Gelbert reports to Branch Rickey that his injured leg has improved further after winter. manager Frankie Frisch plans to use Gelbert as regular third baseman for a 154 game season. Gelbert hit .292 in 168 games last year with solid shortstop and third base defense.

ST. Louis Charlie Gelbert Branch Rickey Cardinals Gelbert Charlie Rickey Frankie Frisch Pepper Martin Bill Shirer Cedar Rapids Republican Jim Oglesby Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Connie Mack Jimmy Foxx Los Angeles Riggs Stephenson Cubs Birmingham Hal Schumacher Giants Cincinnati Reds Porto Rico Polo Grounds New York

Wisconsin axes three in sweeping athletic department purge

The University of Wisconsin dismissed Athletic Director Walter E. Meanwell Football Coach Clarence W. Spears and Trainer William J. Falion after internal clashes and public disputes. The shakeup aims to end dissension that spilled into the teams and drew heavy publicity during football season. The piece also notes related sports chatter about Red Burman Hank Bath and Boston's Joe Cronin amid broader Major League context.

Walter E. Meanwell Clarence W. Spears William J. Falion University of Wisconsin Big Ten Board of Regents Meanwell Spears

Illini Defeat Wisconsin 36 20 In Big Ten Play

Illinois routed Wisconsin 36 to 20 in Champaign to notch its fourth Big Ten win in seven games. Harry Combes Bob Riegel and Wib Henry led the Illinois attack while Howie Braun excelled on defense. Wisconsin's Nick de Mark and Hod Powell led scoring with 13 points combined.

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Michigan Cubs Triumph? No, Wolverines Beat Spartans 41 to 23

University of Michigan basketball team defeated Michigan State 41 to 23 in East Lansing. The Wolverines built an 18 to 8 halftime lead as six foot four inch forward John Townsend scored 11 points to pace the effort.

East Lansing Mich University of Michigan of Giants Michigan State Spartans Spartan Wolverine Michigan John Townsend

Columbia Beats Navy for Uneven 40 to 24 Victory

Columbia University remains unbeaten in the Eastern Intercollegiate basketball league after a 40 to 24 road win over the Naval Academy in Annapolis before about 4,000 spectators. The Cougars used a strong defensive effort to limit Navy’s scoring and pull ahead in the second half.

Annapolis, Md Columbia University Naval Academy

Purdue Beats Northwestern 31 27 For Eight straight Big Ten

Purdue defeats Northwestern 31 to 27 in Lafayette to claim the undisputed Big Ten lead. Bob Kessler scores 11 to pace Purdue as Northwestern rallies late, closing a 27 15 gap but runs out of time.

Lafayette Ind Northwestern Purdue Wildcats Bob Kessler Kessler Boilermakers

Venzke Beats Cunningham In New York Mile

Gene Venzke of the University of Pennsylvania finally wins a mile race in which Glen Cunningham of Kansas competes at the New York club meet in Madison Square Garden. Venzke leads from the ninth lap and finishes four yards ahead of Cunningham in 4 minutes 10.2 seconds before 16 000 spectators. Glenn Dawson finishes third, at least 25 yards back.

New York Gene Venzke University of Pennsylvania Glen Cunningham Kansas New York Club Madison Square Garden Venzker Cunningham Glenn Dawson University of Oklahoma Ateast

College and University Scores Across Big Meet Contests

Scores from basketball, track, swimming, wrestling and gymnastics events show Illinois, Wisconsin and Purdue leading in basketball while Chicago Loyola Notre Dame and Colorado schools post top marks in track and swimming. Notable outcomes include Ohio State 43 Indiana 34 and Michigan 41 Michigan State 23 with strong showings across campuses.

Jows Chicago Ilinois Wisconsin Purdue Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Catholic University University of Maryland Columbia Navy Nebraska Hebron Jr. College Iowa State Drake Oklahoma Aggies Omaha University Marquette Western Reserve Air Syracuse Army Penn Dartmouth Washington and Jefferson Grove City Detroit Adrian Michigan Michigan State Yale Cornet Kansas Kansas State Wooster Case Findlay Kenyon Baldwin-Wallace Akron Martetla Wittenberg Oberlin Hiram Miami Marshall Carnegie Tech Waynesboro Algamsrare George Washington Weat Chicaco Armour Tech Loyola Notre Dame Uwitnois Pitt Penn State Witois College Witnois Wesleyan Colorado University Wyoming Univeiniversity of Universitniversity O Recon Univer California

Drake Hands Oklahoma Aggies 29 to 19 Defeat

In Des Moines Drake Bulldogs defeated Oklahoma Aggies 29 to 19 to tighten their grip on the Missouri Valley race. The Aggies led early 5 to 2 and 12 to 7, but Drake pulled ahead 17 to 14 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, holding the Aggies scoreless over the final eight minutes.

DES Moines Drake Oklahoma Aggies Cowboys Aggies Bulldogs

Iowa A A U Cage Tourney Revived

The Iowa A A U basketball tournament was revived Saturday after being cancelled earlier in the week. Sponsored by the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce it may be staged at the Des Moines armory next weekend. No district tournaments will be held and any amateur team is eligible.

Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Cronin Tom Yawkey Rick Ferrell Wes Ferrell Lefty Grove Jimmy Foxx Roger Cramer Johnny Marcum Eric McNair Boston Washington McNair Des Moines, In Iowa

Mecca to Gain Modern Utilities and Roads Proposals

Cairo report says Mecca may soon receive electric light running water and other modern luxuries. Experts travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss schemes with authorities including roads and large pilgrim hostels at Djeddah Mecca and Medina.

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