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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1934

Page

3

Stengel In Line For Brooklyn Job Carey's Lieutenant A Favorite

Brooklyn Dodgers consider Casey Stengel for manager in 1934 after Casey travels from Glendale California in response to an invitation from the Brooklyn directors. The team already ousted Carey and may promote Marty McManus or another candidate if needed while Brengel and fan sentiment are also factors. Carey’s tenure has faced friction with players including Joe Stripp after a rocky 1931 start.

Carey Marty McManus McManus Bob Quinn Brooklyn St. Louis Browns Dodgers Brengel

Cochran to Meet Layton for Three Cushion Laurels

The world three cushion billiard championship narrows to Welker Cochran of San Francisco and Johnny Layton of Sedalia Mo for the title. Layton defeated Bozeman 50 to 27 in 48 innings while Cochran beat Hoppe 60 to 39 in 45 innings.

New York Welker Cochran San Francisco Johnny Layton Sedalia Jone Layton Jay Bozeman Cochran Willie Hoppe Hoppe Bozeman Allen Hall Chicago Cochran-Layton Boy Wonder

Panthers reshuffle for big game with Washington Tigers

Coach Fred A. Winter announced a reshuffled Panthers lineup for Friday’s intra city clash with Washington Tigers. Grant to sit, Klumpar to center, McCracken and Snyder at forwards, Lockwood and Miller as guards, aiming to counter the Tigers height with speed and sharp shooting. Washington counters with Forrestal Blahnik at forward, Nicholas at center, Miller Sharp at guard, Kinch to test Panthers on defense.

Fred A. Winter Grant Panthers Washington Tigers Winter Klumpar McCracken Snyder Lockwood Miller Washington Tigers Waterloo Forrestal Blahnik Nicholas Mililer Sharp Orville Rust Kinch

Giants Hop Off For Florida Training Camp

New York Giants depart for Miami Beach Florida to begin spring training under trainer Tom Clarke. The party includes Johnny Salveson Francis Healy and starter Al Cuccinello brother of Tony of the Dodgers. Manager Bill Terry and key players Hubbell Schumacher Parmelee Jackson and Blondy Ryan have already arrived.

NEW York New York Giants Miami Beach Fla Tom Clarke Johnny Salveson Francis Healy al Cuccinello Tony Brooklyn Dodgers Willie Schaefer Bill Terry Carl Hubbell Hal Schumacher Bud Parmelee Travis Jackson Blondy Ryan

Dale Alexander Traded to Jersey City in Minor League Swap

Boston reports Dale Alexander, former AL batting leader, sent to Jersey City of the International League. In exchange for two pitchers James McCloskey and John Morena, the Red Sox seal a straight minor league deal to set up a working agreement with Jersey City.

Boston Dale Alexander Red Sox Jersey City James McCloskey John Morena

Coe Freshmen Triumph Over Iowa State Teachers 37 to 17

The Coe Kohawks built a sixteen point lead by halftime and cruised to a 37 to 17 victory over Iowa State Teachers yearlings. Stretch Kammer led with 15 points,Galvin tallied seven, as Coe dominated the game from the opening minutes and secured a return matchup later in the month. Bleck topped the Tutors with three baskets.

Coe Iowa State Kohawks Kammer Galvin Bleck Kemmer Fox

Y M C A Swim Team to Duel Newton Here Friday

Cedar Rapids Y M C A will host Newton Y M C A in a key duel this Friday at 7 30 p m in the local pool. Captain John Stark and Silwe Warsmith lead Cedar Rapids with Cyril Noon expected in the 220 yard event. Newton features Clem ents Lawrence Waddell and Sallade with Daly the 1933 junior diving champion. Admission is ten cents.

Cedar Rapids Y. M. C. A Newton Y. M. C. A Newton Cedar Rapids John Stark Sil We Warsmith Francis Presler Cyril Noon Clements Lawrence Dashman Waddell Sallade Daly

Kalona Wins Junior Hawk Conference Basketball Title

Kalona junior high school clinched the Junior Hawk league crown after Tuesday night games. Kalona beat Wellman 14 to 11 but remained undefeated in the league with four wins and two losses. Wellman fell to University High of Iowa City, narrowing the race for second place.

Wellman Kalona Junior High School Kalona Iowa City University High of

Upper Iowa To Play Non-Conference Foes

Upper Iowa will host a double header on Saturday February 24 facing the Flying Danes and the McGregor Bears as a buildup after a prior double header victory over West Union Advertisers and Jesup Lions. The Peacocks aim to stay undefeated in non-conference play.

Upper Iowa Gazette Fayette Iowa Upper Iown Peacocks Flying Danes McGregor Bears West Union Jesup Lions

Quakers Meet Barron Shell In Final Game

A record crowd is expected for the last Industrial league games at Quaker Oats tonight as Quaker Oats faces Barron Shell and Wilsons meets Hall Manufacturing. A Quaker win would force a playoff to decide the championship with Barron Shell already one game ahead.

Quaker Oats Barron-Shell Wilsons Hall Manufacturing

Wrestling Results From Coast to Coast Amid Mixed Outcomes

AP reports mixed results from wrestling events: Ed Lewis defeated Rudy Dusek in two of three falls in Hartford. Yvon Robert beat Hal Rumberre in Holyoke. Frank Wolff downed Clear Hackney in Kansas City. John Frebbe defeated Howard Cantondines in Seattle. Joe Parcill Malye beat Jack Weldner in San Francisco. Sammy Kohen drew with Louie Miller in Chicago in a one hour light heavyweight bout.

Associated Press Martford Conn Strangler San Francisco Joe Parcill Malye Jack Weldner Chicago Sammy Kohen New York Louie Miller Reno

Betting Four Thousand To One On Carnera

A Baltimore bettor laid down one thousand dollars to back Thomas J. Loughran with Carnera receiving four thousand dollars in bets, the first authentic odds on the upcoming heavyweight title bout. The article notes Carnera’s uneven form, mentions sparring partner turnover, and lists three tentative referees Charley Wheeler Leo Shea and Red McLaughlin, with brief commentary on their backgrounds.

Carnera Davis J. Walsh International News Service Miami Fla Primo Carnera Thomas J. Loughran Baltimore Carera Primo Boxing Commission Comis Relef Tate Aterling Charley Wheeler Leo Shea Red” McLaughlin Shea Mclaughlin Penny Arcade Wheeler

Tilden And Vines Triumph In Historic Pro Team Match

In New York, Ellsworth Vines and William Tilden Jr. swept France’s top pair, defeating Martin Plaa and Henri Cochet. The indoor event drew nearly 13,000 fans and over $20,000 in receipts for the Wednesday night bout, part of a two-night audience of about 24,000 and $38,000 totals.

New York Ellsworth Vines, Jr William T. Tilden, II Vines Martin Plaa Tilden Henri Cochet

2200 Golfers Enter Frisco Meet City Championship

In Frisco, 2,200 golfers begin play across four courses for the San Francisco city championship. Officials say this sets a new world record for entrants, surpassing 1,487 from last year. Play runs through Sunday with finals the first four Saturdays in March.

San Francisco

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