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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1933

Page

20

Coe Kohawks Face Lawrence in Final Home Test of Season

Coe College Kohawks host Lawrence College in a Midwest Conference game at Cedar Rapids as Don Neary plays his last home game. Coe aims to finish with a winning record, needing a victory to stay over .500 while Carleton and Luther loom in upcoming road dates.

Kohawks Crimson Coe Cedar Rapids Lawrence College Carleton Northfield Luther Decorah Lawrence Thirteenth Street Battle Ground Badgers Cee Licks Neary Don Neary Kohawk Washington Tigers West Waterloo Franklin Gym

Bachman Named Grid Mentor At Michigan State

Charles W. Bachman, former Florida coach and Notre Dame system exponent, accepted the Michigan State College head football coach post in a long distance call from Gainesville. He will coach without a contract initially, with an estimated salary around 6500 dollars per year and plans to assume duties about March 1.

East Lansing Mich Charles W. Bachman University of Florida Notre Dame Michigan State College Gainesville Crowley Bachman Depauw University Northwestern Kansas State Florida Alligators Bachman Board of Agriculture Miles W. Casteel Michigan State Fordham University Jimmy Crowley Fordham Casteel Lansing Charles Bachman Crowley

Ohio Public Utilities Commission Employs Ten Inspectors

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission operates with ten inspectors to enforce laws governing 1700 motor freight lines and 300 passenger bus lines.

Ohio Public Utilities Commission

Red Grange Reflects on Career and Future Plans

Chicago based legend Red Grange says he is through with professional football for now after eight years in the game. He discusses the appeal of football, the hard work, and hints at possible coaching or theatrical pursuits after retirement.

Chicago Red Grange Illinois Grange Red Wilinois Twinols Chanre

Red Hawks End Season Versus Independence High

The St Wenceslaus Red Hawks close their home schedule Friday at Boelock by hosting St Johns High of Independence after girls from both schools play. The team, coming off losses to St Marys and St Josephs, aims for a simple win and honors six senior players: Pisamk, Proskovee, Mouckan, Bahk, Waitham, Popek, and Olmstead.

St Wenceslaus Red Hawks St Johns High School Independence Boelock Red Hawks St Marys of Town City St Josephs of DeWitt Dewitt Court George Pisamk Bimil Proskovee Lester Mouckan Charles Bahk Waitham Popek Gerald Olmstead Immaculate Conception Waterloo St Marss Greyhounds St Mars S of Clinton

McKinley Juniors Top Wilson Five 28 to 18

McKinley juniors defeated Wilson five by 28 to 18 on the Me Kenter floor. After a slow start McKinley forged a 21 to 6 halftime lead, with Wilson's reserves scoring eight in the third quarter before McKinley tightened defense in the final period.

MckKinley Wilson McKinley Kenter McKinleyies Hall McKainney Poirts

Gold Medal Basketball Meet Here March 7 11

Amateur independent basketball fans in the city and nearby towns may attend the first Gold Medal Amateur Independent tournament at the YMCA floor from March 7 to 11. Entries open to district teams meeting Central States Amateur Independent rules and limited to the first sixteen applicants plus a $3 entry fee. Further details available from S P File at the YMCA.

YMCA Central States Amateur Independent Association

Local Y M C A League Announces Extensive Prize Structure

The Rapid City YMCA league outlines a rich awards program for the district tournament. Prizes include a walnut basketball plaque for the first team, twenty four gold filled balls for eight players in top three teams, medals for all tournament all stars, an ultimate gold honor medal, and special sports and general awards. The Central States association backs a championship slogan and will declare the local winner the district champion.

United States Basketball Federation Central States Association

Hawks Face Crucial Road Trip to Michigan and Ohio State

University of Iowa basketball team of ten travels to Ann Arbor to play Michigan then to Columbus for a Monday bout with Ohio State. A pair of wins would put Iowa in contention for the Big Ten title. two losses would end title hopes. Trip includes star players Howard Bastian John Miller and others.

the Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Michigan Ann Arbor Hawkeyes Ohio State Buckeyes Rollie Williams Hawks Iowa Wolverines Iowan

Iowa City WSUI to broadcast two away games

WSUI in Iowa City will air both Iowa away games with play by play supplied via courtesy of the Iowa City junior chamber of commerce from the offices of the Maily Towa. The Michigan game starts at 6 30 pm Iowa time and the Ohio State game at 7 pm Iowa time.

St Berchmans Topples Davenport Five In City Clash

St Berchmans of Marion defeated Davenport five 18 to 14 to end Cathedral grade school’s ten game win streak. Marion center Files scored six field goals while guard Groblewski delivered the sharp passing that produced most baskets. The first half finished tied at eight. Johnson and Mulligan starred for Davenport.

Davenport St. Berchman’s Marion Cathedral Davenport Five St Berchman’s Files St Berchman Groblewski St. Berchman Johnson Mulligan

Parnell High Trips Marengo Combination

Parnell high School defeated Marengo high Tuesday night 22 to 8. sickness kept two Parnell players from competing and Marengo was unable to use its first string men.

Parnell, Ta Parnell High Marengo High Parnell Marengo

Red Pepper’s Hot Sport Chatter Remembers O Connell Tale

The column recalls Giants prospect Jimmy O’Connell banned after a 1920s bribery probe and contrasts him with Cubs rookie George Stainback. It also notes Minnesota basketball’s poor season under coach McMullin after Virgil Licht’s suspension, plus Miles Casteel’s decision to stay at Michigan State rather than join Fordham.

George Stainback Cubs Jimmy O'Connell Giants O'Connell San Francisco Philadelphia Heinie Sand Phillies Sand Sand Pronto K. M. Landis

Iowa and Drake Track Teams In Dual Meet Preview

Iowa coach George T Bresnahan opens the season with a dual meet against Drake in Iowa City. Drake is favored to win due to balance and experience, led by Fred Blanck Paul Schneeman Frank Smith Carol Johnston and Layton Lockridge. Iowa captains Calvin Hoskinson and Leonard Gallagher to clash in the quarter mile, with other possible scorers including Richard Bott Robert Cook Tom Moore Clyde Hutton and Martin Morrissey.

Iowa City George T Bresnahan University of Iowa Drake University Drake Fred Blanck Paul Schneeman Frank Smith Carol Johnston Layton Lockridge Calvin Hoskinson Iowa Leonard Gallagher Gloversville N. Y Martin Morrisey Davenport

Boxing Roundup Sees Several Knockouts and Point Wins

The report notes Giorgio Nichols defeating Ruttila and Newark besting Te rnia. Havana and Alvarez score knockouts, while Pittsburgh faces Chicago as Frankie Often Martford defeats Tom Jones on points in a Chicago venue.

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Drake And Grinnell In Basketball Fray

Grinnell hosts Drake in a Missouri Valley tilt Friday night seeking a win to lift from the cellar. Drake arrives with two Valley wins and five losses while Grinnell holds two wins and six losses.

Drake and Grinnell Gazette Grinnell Drake Bulldogs Bulldogs Des Moines Drake Pioneers Creighton Oklahoma Aggies

Alburnett Tops Edgewood 36 to 32 in Local Game

Special to The Gazette Edgewood's first independent hoops squad fell 36 to 32 to Alburnett on the local floor. Edgewood’s second team beat Alburnett 22 to 17. Edgewood faculty with townsmen lost to Lamont faculty 20 to 16.

Edgewood Alburnett Edgewood School Lamont

Dark Horses Meet Alpha Phi Alphas At McKinley Gym

The Dark Horses face the Alpha Phi Alphas at McKinley Gym at 7:45 tonight in a key game. Alpha club member Dickerson and Wallace are among Iowa football players on the Alpha group. The Frolic club, a rare foe of the Sokols, also plays at 7 p.m.

Dark Horses McKinley Gym Alpha Phi Alphas Iowa City Dickerson Wallace Iowa Alpha Club Frolic Club Sokols

College Scores Reported Across Multiple Dozens of Teams

Associated Press tally shows varied results with Clemson and South Carolina scoring in early reports. Teams listed include North Carolina Davidson Maryland St Johns Annapolis Michigan Normal Loyola Chicago South Dakota Morningside Slidland Missouri Valley St Louis Benedicts Haskell Emporia Washburn Southwestern Friends Oklahoma A and M Tulsa Johnsons Simmons Amarillo Central Northwestern and more with scattered point totals and team names throughout.

THE Associated Press Clemson Gearela South Carolina Varmain North Carolina Davidson Maryland St. St. Johns Annapolis Michigan Normal Loyola Chicago South Dakota Morningside Muron Naple City Mines McCook Nebraskea Slidland Wastings Warkin Missouri Valley Khurst St. Louis Be Benedict's Haskell Indians

Wrestling Results by the Associated Press

Wrestling results from various cities including Camden Brockton Newark and Trenton with wins by fall by Nick Lutre Dick Daviscourt and Everett Marshall, draws between Ed Don George and Joe Maleewicz, and strikes or disqualifications noted for roughness or inability to continue.

Associated Press Camden Boston Kirilenko Russia

Friends Gather to Lay Schaaf to Rest

In Wrentham Massachusetts friends gathered at the small white home Ernie Schaaf built to honor the boxer who died after a bout with Primo Carnera. A high mass was planned at St Marys church with many boxing figures as mourners. Carnera awaited district attorney clearance while medical examiners prepared a report on the death.

Walter Mitchell Remi B. Scheurer St. John's Prep School Schaaf Jerry Buckley Jack McCarthy Boxine Golden Boy Jack Sharkey John Buckles Sharkey Phil Schlossbers Ernie U.S. S. Denver Foxboro Boston Navy Yard New York Primo Carnera Lucey Schaaf Carnera Wrentham Maas Ernie Schaaf Italy Carera District Attorney's Schnat Charles W Morris Norris

Saling Of Iowa May Tour Europe With U S Track Team

Six members of the American seven man track team have accepted invitations to tour Europe this summer. Names include Gene Venzke Ralph Metcalfe Ben Eastman Jim Bausch George Spitz Bill Carr. George Saling may join as seventh. Team sails after Chicago national championships and opens in Stockholm with plans for Germany France and Italy.

New York Europe Daniel J. Ferris Amateur Athletic Union Gene Venzke Ralph Metcalfe Ben Eastman Jim Bausch George Spitz Bill Carr George Saling Chicago Stockholm Sweden Germany France Aly

Staggs Quaint Auto to Be Placed in Museum

The vintage electric car long associated with Amos Alonzo Stagg at the University of Chicago will move to the science and industry museum in Jackson Park. Museum officials requested the transfer as Stagg departs for the College of the Pacific to coach football. The vehicle was bought in 1919 for Stagg during his sciatic illness and was used to follow the team at practises.

Chicago Amos Alonzo Stagg Chicago University Stagg California College of the Pacific Science and Industry Museum Jackson Park

Sigourney Savages Dominate Keota Five 32-14

Sigourney defeated Keota 32 to 14 on the Keota floor. Keota opened with a free throw from Stoutner and a later field goal by Jed, but the Lafayette township foes offered little threat as Sigourney pulled away in the game.

Sigourney Keota Five Gazette Keota Coach Crowe Stoutner Jed Lafayette Township

Independent tourney to be held at Toronto Coliseum

An independent basketball tournament will be staged at the Toronto Coliseum for four nights starting Sunday February 19. Twelve independent teams participate including Mount Vernon Lisbon Mechanicsville Lowden Wheatland Calamus Lost Nation Delmar Baldwin Charlotte and the DeWitt Bulldogs and DeWitt Atlas.

the Gazette Lowden Toronto Coliseum Mount Vernon Lisbon Mechanicsville Wheatland Calamus Lost Nation Delmar Baldwin Charlotte Dewitt Bull Dogs DeWitt Allars

Ladora and Oxford Split Night of Basketball

The Ladora boys lost 39 to 3 to Oxford while the Ladora girls defeated Oxford 32 to 21. Ladora independent team then beat Made-Rite of Marshalltown 37 to 30 in Wednesday tournament action.

oe + Gazette Lad High Cloak Oxford Ladora Boys Ladora Girls Ladora Marshalltown

Holdout problem still troubles major moguls

A. P. report from New York outlines widespread holdouts as spring camps near. Star players from Ruth Gehrig and Dickey to Manush and Barton's status vary by club with several teams signaling signings while many remain unsigned. Yankees Indians White Sox Dodgers Cardinals Reds Braves and others show differing progress toward new contracts as the 1933 season approach.

EW York Bo Heavy Siipe Phabs Ruth Lou Gehrig Bill Dickey Red Lucas Ernie Lombardi Hack Wilson Joe Stripp Wes Ferrer Wille Kamm Willis Hudlin Frank Frisch Heinie Manush Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox New York Giants Chicago Cubs Giants Len Koenecke Cubs Vince Barton Barton Pootage Washington Senators New York Yankees Manush Moe Berg Bob Burke Bob Friedrich Phillies Athletics Browns Cardinals Tigers Braves Reds Yankees Ruth Gehrig Dickey Tony Lazzeri Earle Combs Charley Ruffing Ben Chapmat Herb Pennock Frank Crosetti Cleveland Indians Ferrell Kamm Hudlin Dick Porter Roy Spencer Chicago White Sox Evar Swanson Chad Kimsey Sam Jones Billy Sulelivan Earnshaw George Earnshaw St. Louis Browns Jim Levey Bruce Campbell Muddy Ruel Wally Hebert Charley Gelbert Cincinnati Lucas Lombardi Jim Bottomley

Leskinovich Faces Jackson In Coliseum Wrestling Show

Ivan Leskinovich a 6'4\" 245 lb Russian wrestles Bob Jackson of New York in the Feb 24 feature. The standouts include Hans Steinke in a three hour bout earlier, with Leskinovich famed for a potential straight jacket grip. George Mack meets Jack Hackenschmidt in the semi final. Johnny Fryrear adds boxing bouts to the program.

Ivan Leskinovich Bob Jackson New York Leskinovich United States Hans Steinke Jackson George Mack Jack Hackenschmidt Johnny Fryrear

Packers Defeat Alberts 52 34 In Waterloo Tilt

Rath's Packers of Waterloo defeated the Alberts quintet of Cedar Rapids 52 to 34. Cole led with eighteen points, Olson added thirteen, and the Packers held a 30 to 19 halftime edge while O'Conner led Alberts with fourteen.

Alberts Rath Packers Waterloo Rath Packers Cedar Rapids Cole Olson O'Conner

Morley and Onslow Teams Split Wed Basketball Games

Morley high school hosted Onslow with the girls winning 20 to 10 and the Morley boys losing 24 to 22 in a Wednesday evening doubleheader.

Morley and Onslow Morley Toca High School Onslow

Wheatland Boys Triumph and Girls Lose in Twin Bill

The Wheatland high school basketball teams hosted Grand Mound. Wheatland boys won 29 to 23 while the Wheatland girls fell 27 to 22. This was the girls final game. the boys have one more game Friday against Elwood.

the Gazette Wheatland Wheatland High School Grand Mound Wheatland Boys Elwood

Randalia Upset In Fayette Cage Meet

In the Fayette county tournament opening Randalia, undefeated and favored, fell to Oclwein B 15 to 12. Other scores: Fayette 27 over Hawkeye 11, Clermont 26 over Oran 18, West Union 28 over Stanley 17.

Gazette Fayette Fayette County Randalia Oclwein B Fayette Hawkeye Clermont Oran West Union Stanley

Knitters Meet Drews Sextet In Key Hockey Showdown

A high stakes hockey game unfolds at the municipal rink tonight at 8 pm as the Knitters face Drew's. The match follows a Scout troop brush incident and features a lineup including Stodola Smylie W Avedovech MacGregor Nelson Avedavee Trefny Dvorak and Vynanek with Stillians at right wing.

Knitters Drew's Boy Scout Kaitters Stodola cessneceee-Qevocevenees Smylie W. Avedovech Sssever Avannien T MacGregor Nelso D. Avedavee Eavapeys Vynanek Stillians Trefny Dvorak Eossees Trefny

Marquette Trackmen Defeat Wisconsin 48 38

Ralph Metcalfe, Marquette's Olympic sprinter, clipped tenths off the 40 yard dash annex record with a 7.04.3 time helping Marquette beat Wisconsin 48 to 38. The performance surpassed the 1919 mark set by A Tormey.

Madison Wis Ralph Metcalfe Marquette University University of Wisconsin A. Tormey

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