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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1935

Page

3

Pehrig and Ruppert To Huddle Over Yankees Star Deals

AP reporting from New York says Col. Jacob Ruppert and Ban Johnson style owner George Herman Ruth will meet today to settle salaries for Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. Gehrig is expected to sign for about 000 to 5,000 under his demands, with a large portion tied to home run and hitting bonuses. Remaining negotiations aim to conclude before Ruth’s arrival Wednesday.

W York Jacob Bert Yankee Loughrig Tebelms Gehr R Gehrig Gehrig Amer- Joop Yankees Herman Ruth Bill St. Louis John Bronca Brown Jessey Union Southern California Norman Kies

Girls Fall Short As Ladora Upsets Marengo 33 32

Ladora edges Marengo 33 32 in a tight district game. Frances Clevenger led Ladora with 20 points, hitting most of her nine field goals. Sloan added 10 as captain Gwendolyn guarded well, while Marengo’s defense struggled to contain the visitors.

the Gazette Jsrengo Ladora Girls Marengo Frances Clevenger Ladora Pere Jong Sloan Gwendolyn Ladora Bs Beth Jenkins gMarengo Lora Lowa

Point Football Schedule Completed in New York

Five games to be played here and others with Columbia and Dame sent to New York. A Harvard clash set for Cambridge, Mass. Navy game location undecided. The schedule lists Washington and Lee, Columbia in New York, Harvard in Cambridge, Springfield, Colgate, Muhlenberg, Notre Dame in New York, Hobart, and Navy as site to be determined.

Elgin Loses Doubleheader to Farmersburg

Elgin High falls to Farmersburg in a double bill on Monday night. The first game ends 21 to 16 and the second 22 to 8. The report notes a famous Pony Express achievement unrelated to the score.

Elgin Farmersburg the Gazette Elgin High

Lone Tree to Host Amateur Cage Meet in March

Lone Tree Iowa stages a southeastern Iowa amateur basketball tournament March 11 to 16. Class A entries from towns over 2,500 and class B for organizations or smaller towns compete for 132.50 total prizes, with 75 to the winner. Carlos Gaeta directs the event for the Lone Tree Business Men’s Association.

Lone Tree Southeastern Iowa Morning Sun Giants Laren Company Iowa City Lone Tree Business Men's Association Carlos Gaeta Southeastern Iowa Gaeta Business Men's Association

Grinnell Mermen Lose To Michigan State

Michigan State defeated Grinnell 53 to 30 in Grinnell. MSU broke records in the 400-yard relay and 400-yard freestyle and 300-yard medley. Grinnell set new marks in the 150-yard backstroke and won three events including the 200-yard breast stroke.

Grinnell Michigan State Pioneers Michigan Malbrough

The Proper Golf Hit Delivered by the Clubhead

The article argues that only the clubhead delivering the ball creates a good hit, not the golfer. It explains weight position at address, timing of the swing, and the body facing the ball at impact, with arms swinging through as the body remains oriented toward the ball.

Sweden develops compact cash register for self checkout

In Sweden an inexpensive space saving cash register has been created that lets each employee ring up their own receipts.

Sweden

Parnell Beats North English 25-12 In Season Finale

With Captain James Giblin back in the lineup, Parnell held North English to a single point in the second half and won 25-12. Ward and Giblin led Parnell with 10 and 7 points respectively in the hard game on the local floor.

Parnell James Giblin Ward Giblin

Boxing results from various cities reported by the Associated Press

The dispatch lists multiple welter and lightweight bouts with outcomes. Winners include Herman Williams in Milwaukee, Jeanny Mirabel in Chicago, K O Castille in San Antonio, Lew Mansey in Philadelphia, Johnny Jadick in Washington, Petey Sarron in Miami, Tacy Cox in New Orleans, Joey Tense in Scranton, Johnny Ressi in Pittsfield, Tommy Romano in Albany, and Lew Feldman in Trenton, with several by knockout or points decisions and multiple opponents named.

Associated Press Chicaggo Herman Williams Milwaukee Billy Mack Akron Jeanny Mirabel Chicago Beatty McLain Davenport Daytona Beach Frs Tony Shuece Joe Lipps Charlotte Nmolyoke Mass K. O. Castille San Antonio Tex Jimmy Murray New York Philadelphia Lew Mansey Leonard del Genle New Als Patsy Severo Fan New Orleans Tacy Cox Indianapolis Jumbo Reviva Scranton Joey Tense Hartford Conn Defea Mickey Barron Pittsfield Johnny Ressi Wereater Bob Turner Newport News Albany Tommy Romano Watervilet N. Y al Saldana Syracuar Trenton Lew Feldman George Levy

Wrestling results by the Associated Press updated

In New York Daniel O Mahoney 217 and Trelands 215 from California defeated Ray Steele 215 with one fall. In Wilmington Joe Dusek 212 from Omaha won on a foul against Abe Coleman 205 after each had a fall. In Buffalo Durck Shikat 28 Philadelphia defeated Nick Lutze 216 from Santa Monica California in one fall.

Associated Press New York Daniel O'Mahoney Trelands Ray Steele California Wilmington Del Joe Dusek Omaha Abe Coleman Buffalo Durck Shikat Philadelphia Nick Lutze Santa Monica Cailf

A M to Dismiss Cage and Baseball Coaches

Homer Norton confirmed that Texas A and M will dismiss the baseball and basketball coaches and head trainer on June 1. The affected men are Roswell Higginbotham, John Reid, and Carl Sprague, with Higginbotham noted for two Southwest Conference championship baseball teams.

College Station

Motorist Hurt When Car Hits Post In Des Moines

Hoyt Longstaff of Des Moines suffered a chin gash and chest bruises when his northbound car struck a traffic signal base at Third Ave and First St SW. A bottle of whisky was found in the car. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated, treated at St Luke's hospital, and released on bond after a jail appearance. case continued to Feb 23.

Hoyt Longstaff Des Moines Third Avenue First Street Longstaff St. Luke’s Hospital A. S. Reed

City Briefs And Personals Highlights

M. J. Coleman 25 of Fayette fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication by Justice A. S. Reed. Mrs. Lillian Mosburg returns from Lansing with son and daughter-in-law Earl Smith. Miss Ann Bradley of St. Luke's Hospital leaves for Des Moines for a few days. Ed Hach reports his 1930 Willys-Knight sedan stolen from 415 First Street SE. ignition key was in the car. Scouters Training Course begins Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the Coe College administration building. Paul Smola of Central City directs the wood carving specialty course for Scouters and older Scouts. Chester Johnson and...

Ann Bradley St. Luke's Hospital Des Moines Ed Hach D Street Willys-Knight First Street SE Hachsa Coe College Paul Smola Central City Chester Johnson

Fraser to lead troop committee specialization course

Five sessions will be held, one each Tuesday evening. Fred Fluegel of Cedar Rapids was elected a director of the supervising collection department managers division of the sixth district National Consumers Credit Reporting corporation, AP dispatch from St Paul said Tuesday.

Harry Fraser Troop Committee Fred Fluegel Cedar Rapids National Consumers Credit Reporting Corporation Associated Press St Paul

Iowa Electric Light seeks line north of Marion

A hearing is set in Des Moines on March 5 on the application by Iowa Electric Light and Power to construct two miles of 6600 volt transmission line north of Marion. The Associated Press dispatch reported Monday.

Des Moines Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Marion Press Dispatch Monay

Great Plains Shelterbelt Plan Gains Support

Washington based update shows growing backing for the Great Plains Shelterbelt project. Acting director Paul H. Roberts notes private citizens and local authorities have adopted shelterbelt programs, with the Forest Service planting a 1000 mile tree belt from North Dakota to the Texas Panhandle and expanding Minnesota efforts.

Washington Great Plains Paul H. Roberts Roberts Forest Service Canadian North Dakota Texas Panhandle Minnesota

Waushara County Tree Planting Schedule Details

Waushara county farmers plan a five year program to plant 10,000,000 trees. The project is estimated to require 6,000,000 man hours of work and engages local agricultural groups and residents in a coordinated effort over multiple planting seasons.

Waushara County Wis

Silver Teapot, 271 Years Old, Exhibited in Johnstown

In Johnstown Pa a 271 year old silver teapot heirloom of the Conray Hoyle family since 1664 was displayed at the Deborah Bible class annual meeting. It was brought to the United States over a century ago and was buried for two years during the Civil War to prevent confiscation.

Johnstown Conray Hoyle Hoyle

Second Hamburg Bank Robber Receives Life Term

Ted Hodgkins of St. Joseph Missouri received a life sentence in Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to the Hamburg State bank robbery. His partner, who had sought a separate trial, was sentenced immediately. Wayne Jennings, the other suspect, pled guilty Monday, with $1700 stolen in the heist.

Sidney, Ia INS Ted Hodgkins St. Joseph Hamburg State Bank Fort Madison Hodgkins Wayne Jennings

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