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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1933

Page

2

Colosseum Show Promises Heavyweight Bout and Local Cards

Leskinovich 245 pounds faces Bob Jackson in the feature at the Coliseum, with supporting bouts featuring Boobs O’Dowd versus Jack Kearns, Jackie Burns against Ray Schneck, and other four rounders. Referee Alex Fidler to oversee all matches as Iowa venue hosts a mixed program of heavyweights and locals.

Creppars Jackson Roe New Yorker Nortest Hackerschmidt Murge Californan A Bantamucchi Jack Kearns Moune O'Dowd Monticello Jack Spratt Waterloo Jackie Burns Lone Tree Ray Schneck Young Trimble Claude Morgan Young Hargreaves University of Iowa Jerry Myers Alex Fidler

Von Porat and Tuffy Griffith in Clash Tonight

Ottto Von Porat and Tuffy Griffith meet in a ten round heavyweight bout in Chicago as part of a card that also features Izzy Gastanaga versus Babe Hunt and other supporting bouts. Von Porat returns to the U S after a two year Europe stay.

Chicago Ottto von Porat Dynamite Tuffy Griffith von Porat Europe Izzy Gastanaga Babe Hunt Jack Roper Griffiths Joe Sekura Akron Ray

St Ambrose Wins As Upper Iowa Falls To Dubuque

St Ambrose stretched its lead with a tenth straight win in the conference defeating Upper Iowa 37 to 21 at Fairfield. The Saints used swarming defense to throttle the Peacocks while Dubuque and Parsons contributed key scores in the lopsided matchup.

St. Ambrose Upper Iowa Dubuque DES Moines Parsons Skctars St Ambre Saints

Center Point Suffers First Loss in 20 Games

In a tough prelim game, Center Point fell behind 25 41 by halftime and could not recover as Spilne and Drab led the run. The team showed late effort but the deficit proved insurmountable, marking their first loss after a long unbeaten stretch.

Center Point

Coe Plays Carleton in Final League Clash on Carleton Court

Coe on the road at Decorah faces Carleton to close the season as Luther battles promisingly for a league title. Carleton seeks a seventh straight Midwest Conference crown while aiming for a sixth win in a row this season. Coe's Arney, Rausch, and a strong front line meet Carleton's Harrowing 49 game home win streak with Good Poole and Neary belting the guard line.

Coes Sasaee Ertors Frodas Thes Woomer Cat Etors Powerlal Bieg Caur Exernies Kohawks Wis Ap Oer Decorah Luther Tre Crmson Brigade Carleton Krohawks Carls Monmouth Diebold Dick Arney Marshalltown Rausch Coe Good Poole Pack Neary Belknap

Conception High to Clash with Clinton Five Tonight

Immaculate Conception meets St Mary's Clinton on the east side floor at eight in tonight’s finale. Senior captains Jim Green and Herb Morehead play their last game for the Blue and White as Conception seeks a fifteenth victory after a close first meeting with Clinton earlier in the season.

Immaculate Conception St Mary’s of Clinton Clintonians River City Grey Hound Jim Green Herb Morehead St Wencesans Cascade Aganst St. Martins High School City

Notre Dame gridiron stars shine in standout play

Reported notes on Harris and other Notre Dame players showing strong performances as the football season progresses. Mentions Moras, Noonan, Greener, and Alex among teammates, with focus on individual standout efforts and team dynamics during recent drills and named games.

Tipton Juniors And Preps Annex Wins

Tipton juniors and preps annex victory in a local meet as teams compete for top spots. Readable fragments indicate multiple events and scoring details among participants from Tipton.

Tipton Juniors and Preps Annex

Miller Arizmendi Title Bout Set As Main Event

The coming match between Miller and Arizmendi will determine the title, with both fighters aiming to claim the championship. Local officials schedule the bout as the marquee event, drawing fans from nearby regions to witness the decisive clash.

Buckeyes Battle Iowa State Iniming Contests For First

Iowa State led by stars Hinchman Krumbhoz Colburn and Beitner face Ohio State in a key Big Ten contest. Officials include Schommer from Chicago. The crowd near 7500 expected as Iowa plays host with likely top standings at stake.

Hen Hoe Swossion Som Es Sac S.r the Universe Isaa Ocseers Ee Buckeyes Rose Bey S.mgo la Ss Oho State Fin Coumbas Ayars Ceserse Mater Aseties Champaison Iowa Obie

Sarazen Dutra Open World Golf Title Amid Flu Draw

Coral Gables Fla INS The world golf championship opens with Olin Dutra the PGA champion facing Gene Sarazen the American and British Open holder both recently convalescent from Spanish influenza They will tee off Sunday at the Miami Country Club as Dutra leads a strong field in the 72 hole battle Dutra shot 69 in a recent Biltmore try while Sarazen posted 71 for nine holes and awaits full strength before major rounds begin.

Coral Gables Fla Olin Dutra Gene Sarazen Miami Country Club Gene Dutra Tommy Armour Horton Smith Paul Runyan Sarazen Biltmore

Probe of Schaaf death ends with exoneration

New York DA James F Daly closed the Schaaf case after questioning fifteen witnesses and endorsing the medical examiner’s finding that brain inflammation from influenza contributed to Schaaf’s death He said no negligence or further grand jury investigation is needed and exonerated all involved.

New York James F Daly Estinaton Ernie Schaaf Schaaf Daly Schusts

Williamsburg Five Edges Runeside 26 to 24

Williamsburg's local five edged Runeside of Ceder Rapids 26 to 24 in a close game. The Siars led late in the final quarter as the final minutes decided the outcome.

Williamsburg Downs Williamsburg Ceder Plas Siars

Keswick Independents Defeated By Des Moines Team

In a Tuesday night game the Des Moines Y BOC OA Colored team defeated the Keswick independents 51 to 33. Keswick Muslerspurge town ram Jost to the Keeans independ ents were part of the local standings.

Keswick Cage Keswick Muslerspurge Town Ram Jost Keeans Independents Y Boc OA Cnant Des Moines Keswick Independents

Mixed Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and High Schools

AP brief lists numerous college and high school basketball results with scores for St Ambrose Parsons Tinton Junior College Shader Junior College and others including North Dakota North Dakota State Obie Northern Heidelbero Baldwin Wallace Muskingum Denizen Tindiay Bluffton Monmouth Indiana Central Indiana State Teachers Tulsa Washburn Kirkeville Teachers Maryville Teachers Franasville Mount Rf Marratt Pilendale Normal and Oklahoma City among others. also mentions state wrestling and other college sports results.

Obie Northern Heidelbero Shron Baldwin Wallace Muskingum Denizen Tindiay Bluffton Dasten Taledo Tarrell Monmouth Indiana Central Indianatate Tulsa Phillipe Washburn Kirkeville Maryville

Frisch's salary clash with Cardinals marks dispute

Frankie Frisch says he is dissatisfied with the terms offered for this year and indicates his pay would be well under ten thousand after a prior year around seventeen thousand. The flare up follows Branch Rickey's call for major salary cuts across the league. Ohio State star Wilmer Hosket shines for the Buckeyes as they chase the Big Ten title, with hints of strong crowds at Iowa City. Indoor Iowa football prospects hint at a powerful next fall season as freshmen show promise and some regulars may drop to the bench.

Branch Rickey Cardinals Frankie Frisch Frisch Ohio State Wilmer Hasket Star Center Buckeyes Iowa Ohio Hasket Stlvers High Dayton Hosket Buckeye Bucs Cedar Rapids Town Towa City Hawkeye University of Iowa Hawkeyes

Campbell And His Bluebird Sail For Home March 3

Sir Malcolm Campbell plans a voyage back to England with Bluebird shipped to New York for the return trip. He will sail on the Aquitania in March after a Toronto visit as guest of the Empire Club. A wrist injury will keep him from attempting the standing start mile and kilometer this trip.

Daytona Beach Fla Malcolm Campbell New York Rcay England Aquitania Toronto Ont Empire Club Campbell

Pairings Made For Junior College Meet

North eastern Iowa junior college basketball tournament pairings set for next Monday and Tuesday at Independence high school gym. Seven teams Elkader Lenox Wartburg Tipton Waukon Maquoketa Independence.

Specisl The Gazette Independence Northeastern Iowa Emnasium Elkader Lenox Wartburg Tipton Waukon Maquoketa Elkader Lenox Wartburg Tipton Waukon Lennox-Wartburg

Canzoneri Outpoints Nebo In Ten Rounds

Tony Canzoneri defeated Pete Nebo over ten rounds in Madison Square Garden before about 12,000 fans. Canzoneri used speed to gain the edge while Nebo fought back hard, with Nebo nearly dropping Canzoneri in the final round after slipping on a right-hand attempt.

Miami Fla Tony Canzoneri Deesian Pete Nebo Florida Madison Square Garden Arena Canzoneris Pete Tony Nebo

Diana Fishwick Reaches South Atlantic Semis

In Ormond Beach Florida Diana Fishwick former British champion meets Mrs Steward Healey of Detroit in the feature semi final. Frances Williams medalist from Allentown faces Mrs Estelle Drennan Oklahoma State champion in the other bracket.

Ormond Beach Fla Diana Fishwick Jane English Steward Healey Detroit Frances Willams Allentown Estelle Drennan Oklahoma

Grinnell Swimmers Face Nebraska This Saturday

Grinnell College hosts the Nebraska Huskers for a second Big Six meet of the season. Grinnell improved to 6 0 with a 48 to 5 victory at Ames over Iowa State College last weekend, extending an undefeated record.

Grinnell Grinnfli Pioneer University Ofebraska Iowa State College Ames

Missouri Tigers Seek Upward Swing In Big Six Race

Missouri faces Iowa State in Ames and Nebraska in Lincoln with slim hopes to share or win the Big Six title. If Missouri wins both road tests and beats Kansas State at Columbia, they can move toward a runner-up finish behind Kansas and Oklahoma. Coach George E Edwards remains optimistic about improved road form after a poor stretch.

Kansas* City Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Tigers Columbia Iowa State College Ames Nebraska Lincoln Missouri Tigers Kansas State Lawrence George E. Edwards Phog Allen Kansas Javnawks Manhattan Allen Biull Johnson Teader

Levinsky Beats Risko In 8 5 Favorite Madison Square Garden Bout

New York AP reports King Levinsky, 22, won as an 8 to 5 favorite over Johnny Risko, 31, in a ten round boxing match at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The Chicago challenger Risko had won their two prior bouts by decision. The bout was postponed a week after the death of Ernie Schaaf.

New York King Levinsky Chicago Johnny Risko Cleveland Madison Square Garden Risko Johnny Levinsky Ernie Schaaf

Palo Center Point And Ely Girls Annex Wins

In Linn county girls basketball tournament first round Palo defeated Springville 54 to 13 Ely beat Toddville 46 to 5 Center Point topped Alburnett 41 to 26 Central City faces Palo Coggan plays Ely Center Point meets Lisbon and Walker faces Troy Mills in the second round.

the Gazette Central City Linn County Palo Springville Ely Toddville Center Point Alburnett Coggan Lisbon Walker Troy Mils

Wrestling results from New Haven and Atlantic City

AP reports Jima Brownine 20 from Missouri defeated Matros Kirii lenko of Russia in New Haven. Paul Bosch of New York beat Stevb Freeman in New York. Sid Westrich 225 of New York defeated Steve Znovkl of Mod land. Frank Jundson Rostow beat Gina Garibaldi of Chicago with Garibaldi disqualified for roughness in Washington.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Jima Brownine Matros Kiriilenko Russia Paul Bosch New York Stevb Freeman Atlantic City Sid Westrich Steve Znovkl Washington PD. C Frank Jnndson Rostow Gina Garibaldi Chicago Garibaldi

Canzoneri Wins Lightweight Bout In Miami

The Associated Press reports Tony Canzoneri defeated Pete Nebo by outpoint in Miami. In Hot Springs Arkansas Tommy Urce man beat Manuel Quintero by unanimous decision in a ten round non title bout.

Associated Press Miami Tony Canzoneri Pete Nebo Kev Fla Hot Springs Ark Tommy Urceman Hot Springs Manuel Quintero Tampa

Alberts Fall to Wichita Henrys in Missouri Valley clash

Alberts basketball team closes league schedule on Coe floor with a 59 to 37 defeat at the hands of Wichita Henrys. Miller of Wichita poured a scoring barrage, tallying 30 points, while Gibbons added 11 as the visitors built a 28-13 lead. Albert five rallied briefly early in the second half but Miller continued the onslaught prompting Alberts to fall further behind.

Alberts Missouri Valley A. A Miller Gibbons Wilcox Kanitz Douglas Dunham Callahan

Springville Triumphs With Narrow 19-17 Win Over Ladora

Springville independents edged Ladora 19-17 in a preliminary game. Ladora poured in a strong second half after trailing 4-14 at halftime, tying late before Brown's late winner secured the Springville victory.

Springville Independents Ladora Brown Springville Ae Brown Ol Bitz Schaull Gordon Pirie McKunkar Hanne Ballenger Daniels Fields Reid Madison

Marion Varsity Suffers 32 to 16 Loss to Independence

Independence defeated Marion 32 to 16 in a high school boys basketball game. Marion’s varsity trailed early, fought to stay close, but couldn’t stop Independence, while Marion’s Handt led scoring with 11 points and Narte contributed a solid performance. The Frosh also lost to Independence 33 to 5.

Gazette Independence Marion Frosh Marionites Wolfemen Farrah Ringers Wnelson Plane Lassen Narte Handt

Wisconsin Favored In 4 Cornered Track Meet

Northwestern, Chicago, Wisconsin and Purdue compete in the indoors quadrangular track meet in Chicago Friday night. The Badgers, defending champions, are favored despite significant gradation, with Chicago a strong contender.

Wisconsin Chicago Northwestern Purdue Badger

Washington and Grant in Cage Duel Tonight

Washington faces Grant in a Mississippi conference high school basketball game at Franklin gym for Cedar Rapids. Washington leads rivals after a 52 to 20 win earlier this season, with probable lineups including Johnson Holmes Meyn and Jakoubek for Washington and Nelson or Kaplan for Grant. A sophomore curtain raiser starts at 7 00 with Kinch Rodriguez and Nance possible to see action.

Franklin Gym Grant Washington Mississippi Cedar Rapids West Side Nelson Kaplan Farmer Holmes Meyn Smith Panthers Rust Kinch Rodriguez Nance Grant Washington Farmer Er Magnuson Nelson Johnson Holmes Jakoubek Meyn Eae Wieeee Gin Reyne Sun Veveseeseveees G Eeeevs. Schwerke

Kansas Runner Aims At A Mile In 4 09

Kansas runner Glenn Cunningham, 23, seeks to break the indoor mile record of 4 10 at the national indoor championships in Madison Square Garden. He claims pace and proper conditions could yield a 4 09 mile, despite preferring outdoor tracks and revealing little training due to sore feet. Gene Venzke looms in the field.

New York Ins Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke Glenn Madison Square Garden Venzke Kansas Oes Kansas University

Report Stiner To Be Oregon State Coach

Final recommendations of Oregon State college athletic control board on a football coach to replace the recently resigned Paul J. Schissier were sent to Chancellor W. J Kerr. Lon Stiner, Nebraska native and Oregon State assistant since 1928, was expected to receive a one-year contract according to campus gossip.

Corvallis, Ore INS Board of Athletic Control Oregon State College Paul J. Schissier W. J Kerr Lon Stiner Nebraska Oregon State Schissler

Bill Terry Arrives Late For Giants Camp Again

Bill Terry, now manager, again showed tardiness to New York Giants opening practice as the team began workouts with an advance guard. He claimed the first official session was not scheduled until Friday, explaining his late arrival after a later train.

Los Angeles Bill Terry New York Giants Memphis Bill Giants Terry

Coe and Cornell Freshmen Face Friday Night Showdown

Coe and Cornell freshman basketball teams meet Friday at eight in the Coe gym. Preceding the main game, Quaker Oats vs Roberdee's play. Kohawk freshmen beat Cornell in two prior matchups while Mount Vernon first years defeated varsity. notable Cornell players include Coffman Still and Underwood.

Coe Cornell Crimson

Towa Track Team Meets Grinnell In Dual Saturday

Iowa City University of Iowa and Grinnell College track and field teams face off in the first dual indoor meet between the schools at the Iowa field house. Towans favored in quarter mile half mile mile relay shot put and pole vault while Grinnell bids come in the mile two mile dash low hurdles and broad jump.

Iowa City INS University of Iowa Grinnell College Towa Field House Towans Pioneers

Sixteen Teams To Play In Cow Pasture League

DECORAH Sixteen teams will play in Winneshiek County Cow Pasture baseball league this year. Burr Oak Bluffton Hes per Canoe Plymouth Rock Decorah Frankville Freeport Ossian Calmar Ridgeway Lincoln towne ship Fort Atkinson Festina and a mystery team will respond to play ball when the season opens. The idea originated with manager Joe Flynn and aims to feature locally known players. Teams are amateur with no admissions, funded by free will offerings.

Decorah Winneshiek County Burr Oak Bluffton Hesper Canoe Plymouth Rock Frankville Freeport Ossian Calmar Ridgeway Lincoln Towneship Fort Atkinson Festina Joe Flynn Flynn

Blairstown High Beats Chelsea 30 to 26 in Tight Victory

Blairstown high school defeated Chelsea 30 to 26 at Chelsea Tuesday night. Blairstown led early and stretched the advantage to 18 11 at halftime. Blairstown second team lost 14 10 to Chelsea second team. Blairstown Alumni beat Chelsea Independents 18 to 11 in a separate game.

the Gazette Blairstown Chelsea High Chelsea Chelsea Independents

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