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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1937

Page

5

Cue Basketball Team Upset By Monmouth In 38-32 Contest

The Kohawks lost to Monmouth 38 to 32 in a tight game that featured five lead changes. Monmouth pulled ahead in the final two minutes to seal the win as Coe battled back from a halftime 16-15 deficit and trailed by two in the second half before a late spurt by Dobson and Reid secured the Scots victory.

Monmouth Unmouth, Lll Kohawks Scots Coe Lusk Bazo Linduska Kammer McLeod McKinley Dobson Bolon Reid My ‘Taylor Moody Paveglio Newbury E Reid Hejnago Dobson Bazos Gudatis Cee Barrows Knox Hannsen Drake

Dubuque Defeats McKinley 37 to 18 in High School Game

In Dubuque, the home team built a 9-3 first period lead and expanded it to 37-18 over Cedar Rapids McKinley. Fuller paced the winners with six field goals while Wagner scored four. Olson led McKinley with seven points and Adams added six.

Gazette Dubuque McKinley High School Cedar Rapids Dubuque Five Bears Golden Bears Fuller Wagner Olson McKinley Adams

Immaculate Conception Beats Sacred Heart 34 to 19

In Waterloo Iowa Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids pulled away in the second half to defeat Sacred Heart of Waterloo 34 to 19. Prohaska Fleming and Stramel starred for Immaculate Conception as Sacred Heart struggled with converting setups.

Waterloo Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids Sacred Heart of Waterloo Sacred Heart Ce‘dar Rapids Immaculate Conception Prohaska Fleming Stramel Immaculate Sacred Jane Conception Flemming Thor Koenie Arber Lynch Green Kendrick Taylor Pepilere Russell Delorbe Ore Braden Grinnell

Iowa Track Team Beats Chicago 61 to 25 in Indoor Meet

Iowa claims seven firsts in a meet against Chicago thinclads. Nelson wins the mile and Nelson leads the two mile. Teufel tops the 60 yard dash. Billig wins the 440 yard. Beal and Lamb take the high hurdles. Gordon wins the pole vault with a pair of second places. Harris takes the shot put. Beal and Kobak tie for first in high jump. Iowa also wins the mile relay.

Chicago University of Iowa Chicago Thinclads Nelson Purvis Schmidt C. Teufel E. Waples Matteson Billig Teufel Halcrow Beal Lamb Newman Stiller Reitman Graves Lyle «Tye— McElroy Gordon Cassels Barnes Harris Farrah Hanity Kobak Lindenmeyer Iowa Ee

Delaware County Meet Reaches Semi Finals

Special to The Gazette Manchester details quarter final results in the Delaware county tournament. Hopkinton beat Earlville 32 15 Oneida defeated Colesburg 80 13 Manchester down Buck Creek 26 22. Manchester faces Oneida while Hopkinton meets Delhi in the semi finals Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Delaware County Hopkinton Earlville Oneida Colesburg Buck Creek Delhi

Drake Trackmen Dominate Iowa State Meet With Quick Wins

Drake University defeated Iowa State 69 14 to 34% in Des Moines, winning all events except the mile relay. Cyclones won the mile relay pole vault and shot put, with Drake setting two meet records as Ray Mahannah ran the mile in 4 24 and Bill Feiler did the two mile in 9 45 7.

Des Moines Drake University Iowa State Cyclones Ray Mahannah Drake Bill Feiler

Six games played in Buchanan Tournament results

Independence leads with 27 over Fairbanks 19 in boys action. Quasqueton wins 23 to 7 over Aurora in boys. Winthrop 23 Lamont 18 boys. Jesup 22 Hazleton 20 boys. Winthrop 28 Aurora 3 girls. Quasqueton 42 Rowley 23.

Independence Buchanan

Lost Nation Defeats Calamus in Twin High School Games

The Lost Nation boys varsity won 30 to 20 and the junior squad 27 to 16 in a Clinton league doubleheader at Rutenbeck hall. Both Lost Nation teams finish with unbeaten records this season.

The Gazette Lost Nation Rutenbeck Hall Calamus High School Clinton

College basketball scores from various teams

Monmouth led Coe 38 to 32 while Creighton defeated Drake 34 to 28. Other results include Dubuque 86 over Parsons 31 and Simpson 44 over Iowa Wesleyan 34. Central beat Penn 32 to 28 and Western Union lost to Nebraska 50 to 21. Additional Midwest readings list North Dakota U 29 and North Dakota St 28 scores, and Knox 85–37 over Ripo Bradley.

Monmouth Coe Creighton Drake Dubuque Parsons Simpson Iowa Wesleyan Central Penn South Dakota State Tehrs Augustana Western Union Nebraska Missouri Stevens Point Tehrs Platteville Tehrs St. Olaf Concordia Moorhead North Dakota North Dakota St Carleton Beloit Warrensburg Tehrers Maryville Tehrs Knox Ripo Bradley Ee Eres Stanford California U. of San Francisco Or Clara U. of Sa. Calif

Franklin Edges Wilson 29 to 26 in Tight City Match

Franklin high school narrowly defeated Wilson 29 to 26 on the east side floor Friday night to take runner-up honors. Eddy delivered the deciding tip-in in the final minute as Franklin maintained a slim lead. Alt and Kanellis led Franklin with nine and seven points respectively while St Germain scored nine for Wilson. Sophomores also beat Wilson 30 to 18 in the preliminary.

Franklin High School Wilson Roosevelt High Thunderbolts Franklin Eddy Krumm Currell Kanellis East Siders Alt Swift Thunderbolt B. Stastny St. Germain Ramblers South Siders Ali Davidson The Sophs Wilson Sophs

Berg Captures Palm Beach Winter Golf Tourney Title

Patty Berg, 19, of Minneapolis defeated Helen Dettweiler of Washington 4 and 3 at the Palm Beach Country Club to win the annual winter event. Berg posted a 67 on 15 holes, far ahead of Dettweiler's steady play, taking the lead by the second hole and never yielding.

Palm Beach, Fla Patty Berg Minneapolis Palm Beach Country Club Helen Dettweiler Washington Miss Dettweiler Patty Helen

Monticello Quintet Crushes Anamosa 38 to 27

Monticello remained unbeaten in the Eastern Iowa conference by beating Anamosa 38 to 27 Friday night. Eden scored 17 and Lambert 11 to lead Monticello as Bone sat out with an injured hand. Anamosa’s Howard Westphal had 16 points.

Monticello Iowa Anamosa Mooremen Eden Bone Lambert Field Howard Westphal C. Wright Bader Siebels Monticello Junior High Budde

Benton county tourney first and second round results

Nor way leads with 30 over Blairstown 29 and Urbana 27 while Van Horne 15 and Shellsburg 27 Keystone 24. In the second round Belle Plaine 45 over Garrison 8 and Newhall 30 over Mount Auburn at Vinton 34 while Norway 20 and Shellsburg 44 over Urbana 20.

Garrison Norway Blairstown Urbana van Horne Shellsburg Keystone Belle Plaine Newhall Mount Auburn Vinton

Cure a Golf Slice with Pocket-Shift Swing Technique

Chester Horton prescribes a slice cure by shifting both hands to opposite pockets during swing while keeping the head still and eyes on the ball. The method aims to produce a true ellipse of the clubhead and reduce forward creep, with a note offering Horton's booklet for mail order.

Hawks and Badgers Collide on Court in Iowa City

Iowa and Wisconsin meet in a Big Ten clash with both teams mired in the conference’s second division. Iowa seeks revenge for an early loss as Wisconsin aims to improve from ninth place. probable lineups and officials listed for the game titled in a period AP style.

Iowa City University of Iowa Wisconsin Badger Iowa Hawkeyes Town Wisconsin Stephens LF Oe Rooney Ed de Cowse OCI RSA Puller Dee Pales Wated Finance Henass Cpt See van Wsseldyk Mitchell Rens RG Weigandt John Schommer Chifase Ike Craig Illinois Weseyan Roosevelt Wolfe Ryerson Hermsen

Gophers Clash With Purdue in Big Ten Title Bid

Minnesota leads the Big Ten with six wins and one loss and faces Purdue at Lafayette Indiana in a pivotal clash. A win would boost Minnesota toward the title as the Boilers seek an upset to dim the Gophers edge. Illinois Indiana and Michigan also loom as potential title threats in a crowded race.

Chicago Minnesota Gophers Purdue Boilermakers Lafayette Ind Iowa Wisconsin Northwestern Bloomington Illini Indiana Ilinois Hoosiers Michigan Wolverines

Iowa State Wrestlers Rout Missouri 32 0 in Ames

Iowa State grapplers shut out Missouri 32 to 0 in Ames. Four falls highlighted the meet with Grover Hahn 175 pinning Brown in 55 seconds for ISU’s fifth win and second conference victory.

Ames Iowa State Missouri Grapplers Tigers Grover Hahn Cyclone Brown Arenes Hamilton Boyles Kirstein Linn Heart Pete Peta Firkin Iowa State Celliege

Braddock Louis Sign For Chicago Title Clash June 22

James J Braddock and Joe Louis signed to fight for the heavyweight title at Comiskey Park on June 22 in a fifteen round bout. Braddock would receive 50 percent of receipts and rights, Louis 1744 percent. Promoter Joe Foley named to run promotion as legal battles loom from Madison Square Garden.

Charles Dunkley Chicago James J. Braddock Joe Louis Madison Square Garden Comiskey Park White Sox Braddock Louis Joseph Tuiner Illinois Athletic Commission Joe Foley Soldier Field Illinois Sporting Club Tunner Mike Jacobs New York Sheldon Clark Millionaire Oil Company Foley Louis- Levinsky Sox Park Jacobs Joe Gould Col John Reed Kilpatrick Madison Square Garden Corporation Garden Max Schmeling Gould Kilpatrick Jimmy Johnston Tuiner Col. Kilpatrick Sol Straus Freddie Steele Tacoma Stanley Ketchell Mickey Walker Far West Freddie Eddie Babe” Risko Syracuse Steele Seattle Bellhop Gob

Bennett and Tipton Reach Cedar County Finals

Bennett and Tipton defeated Durant 26-25 to reach the Cedar County finals and Bennett beat Mechanicsville 46-17 in the semifinals. Second round had Durant 24 Springdale 19 and Mechanicsville 47 London 28 with a three minute overtime in the consolation game where Clarence edged Stanwood 31-29.

the Gazette Bennett Tipton Durant Mechanicsville Springdale London Clarence Stanwood

Marion Triumphs Over Springville For Third Straight

Marion won 26 22 at home to claim their third consecutive victory over Springville. Groves led Springville with early scores, Fowler sparked Marion, and a tight defensive effort kept the game close before Marion pulled away in the final minutes.

Marion Springville Groves Fowler Indians Crimson and Gold Invaders Me Fowler Figtanney Ice Roves Arson Hotchkies Wift Palmer Titus Poppenger

First Round Ends In Triple Tie At Thomasville Meet

Glen Arven course yielded to a par assault in the first round of Thomasville open. Leaders at 69 three under par are Harry Cooper Dick Metz and Henry Picard. Close behind at 71 stand Tony Manero and Jim Fogerty among others.

Thomasville Glen Arven John Oliver Georgia Harry Cooper Chicago Dick Metz Henry Picard Hershey Cooper Houston Metz Picard Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Johnny Revolta Leonard Dodson Springfield Jimmy Thomson Delaware Tony Manero Salem Mass Jim Fogerty Boston

Iowa Gymnasts Sweep Five Events Over Chicago

Iowa's gymnastic team won all five events against the University of Chicago, defeating them 752 to 562.25. Wettstein led horizontal bar with a win and top placements, while Wetherell and Parry also posted high scores in multiple apparatus. Chicago results show scattered second and third places across events.

Chicago Iowa University of Chicago Wettstein yWetherell Oy Parry de Shires Tigetnere Wetherell Lowa Ini Hays CIA Ie Pine. Eee

Iowa County Tourney Semifinals Set

Williamsburg defeats Parnell 30-23 to reach the semifinals along with Marengo 41-17 over Victor and Conroy 25-24 over Ladora. Williamsburg meets Marengo while Conroy faces North English in the next round.

Williamsburg Conroy Marengo Parnell Victor Ladora

Ainsworth and Brighton Reach Washington County Finals

WELLMAN Ainsworth defeated Riverside 32 to 16 to reach the Washington county final while Brighton defeated West Chester 44 to 23 securing the other final berth.

Wellman Ainsworth Brighton Riverside West Chester

St Wenceslaus Girls Defeat Sacred Heart 18-10

In Oelwein on Friday evening the St Wenceslaus girls varsity basketball team beat Sacred Heart 18-10, adding another victory to their season. The matchup showcased strong defense and an early lead by St Wenceslaus.

St. Wenceslaus Oelwein Sacred Heart High School

Quakers And Lighters Set For Tonight's Meeting

The Quaker Oats basketball team faces the Light Company cage team on the Stuart Hall floor tonight at 8 o'clock. Each side has one prior encounter in the series.

Quaker Oats Cagek Stuart Hall

Roosevelt Defeats Iowa City to Clinch Mississippi Valley Title

Roosevelt high school beats Iowa City 37 to 18 to clinch the Mississippi Valley conference title. Ryerson leads scoring with 12 points as Roosevelt boosts lead after halftime and outscoring 27 to 12 in the final period.

Roughriders Mississippi Valley Roosevelt Iowa City Little Hawks Hawklers McCune West Siders Iowa Ryerson Fjellman Hora McCune Pijeliman Rogers Thayer Covert Hermsen Parizek Greene Putnam Tate Gardner Hammill Burger Buckley Eas Tom Hayden Mllinois Bert Jenkins

New London Defeats Mount Union 24 17 in Court High School Game

New London high school basketball edged Mount Union by 24 to 17 on the New London court. Key players and final score highlight a tight game in the local season.

New London Mount Union

Harvesters And Halls Win League Games

Hall's Manufacturing team and the International Harvester cagers won Friday night games on the Y floor. Hall's beat Cherry Burrell 34 to 29 and the Harvesters defeated Drew's 48 to 31.

Hall International Harvester Cagers Hall’s Cherry Burrell The Harvesters Drew’s

Senator seeks UT rescindment of Bible contract

State Senator L. J. Sulak of LaGrange launches action to force University of Texas regents to rescind a 15 000 ten year contract with Coach Dana X Bible. He seeks a resolution to hire an athletic director and football coach at salaries commensurate with faculty pay.

Austin Regents Sulak Senate Appropriations Committee

Four Teams Remain In Tama County Tourney

Geneseo defeated Juvenile Home 42 to 12 and Tama beat Garwin 30 to 21. Toledo won over Gladbrook and Dysart upset Traer to reach the next round.

Tama County Tourney Dysart Geneseo Tama Garwin Toledo Gladbrook Traer

Second Round Results in Clayton County Tournament

The Clayton County tournament reported second round scores with several matches: Strawberry Point 19 over Monona 18, Edgewood 34 over Volga City 15, Mc Gregor 15 over Lanes Ue 15, Farmers.

Eleader Clayton County Strawberry Point Monona Edgewood Volga City McGregor Farmers

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