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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1933
Page
13
Iowa aims for second place in the Big Ten race as it hosts Illinois in the last home game of the season. A win would help Iowa in the title chase while Illinois features height with Froschauer Hellmick and Bennett atop a tall lineup.
Coral Gables Fla Gene Sarazen a former British and US Open champion and Olin Dutra of Santa Monica Calif PGA title holder battled in the unofficial world championship turning in 68 67 135 to lead Dutra seven up after 36 holes Dutra played 72 73 145 and was never in front after the opening holes as Sarazen mounted a strong showing in the second half of the match.
Chicago AP reports Northwestern star Joe Reiff nears a Big Ten scoring record as he pursues high precision in the arena. The article notes his rising pace, references rivals from Michigan, and highlights his current scoring figure amid the season push.
The article notes girls basketball champions earning spots in a forthcoming tournament. It mentions associations, eligibility rules, and the process of drawing first by district or region. Officials emphasize past performance and a new move in town to recognize activity across girls sports.
New York New York (INS) Gomez colorful pitcher for the New York Yams was to leave Monday for a stay split with Petersburg and Philadelphia assignment. His bride of a day, Dea, went to Philadelphia to play in a comedy.
The Coe and Alberts basketball game is on for Wednesday after Alberts was cleared to compete in the amateur tournament. Ralph Johnson of Alberts spoke with Midwest AAU officials and was informed the team remains in good standing as an amateur group to participate in the National meet. Coe finished its season Saturday night at Luther, with the regular lineup set for Wednesday against the independent five.
AP wire reports the Big Six title hinges on final 1933 games. Kansas can clinch by beating Oklahoma at Lawrence Friday. Oklahoma can reclaim by beating Kansas and Nebraska Saturday. or Kansas and Oklahoma could share if both win and Nebraska’s results alter the standings.
Council Bluffs women captured the Iowa Women’s Bowling Association tournament crown. Broadwater team from Council Bluffs posted strong team totals, while individual honors went to Rennerd Woodward with Geisom s 1016 and Buechel of the Nip es with high singles. Irwin Iv. from Sioux City led afternoon action with 1,676 pins.
Ohio State leads the Big Ten race after a setback by Iowa reshapes the title chase. Northwestern, Michigan, Purdue and Chicago still have chances, with Ohio State facing Purdue at Lafayette and Northwestern meeting Indiana and Minnesota to close the schedule.
Alberts basketball team was initially barred for professionalism but the ban was lifted after Midwest AAU overruled the secretary. Coe officials then announced the Wednesday game could proceed. Iowa schedules a March 6 game with St Louis in Moline, likely drawing large crowds due to past sellouts.
Butler wins the Missouri Valley title in its first season. Drake powers Creighton finish second, Indiana tops league with nine victories. Connie Collin of Creighton leads scoring with 114 points, ahead of Buddy Wade (Oklahoma Aggies) and Baird (Butler).
Brighton tops Wellman 22 18 and Kalona beats West Chester 21 19 to log eighth conference wins with two losses each. Richland defeats Keota 25 24. A playoff for the undisputed championship is anticipated between Kalona and Brighton.
The Cedar Rapids hockey team meets the Waterloo sextet tonight at 8 at the municipal ring. Dubuque plays here Tuesday night. A 10 cent admission will help defray expenses for the Northwestern tournament in Minneapolis next month.
The sectional tournament opens at Marion with Alburnett and Ely in class B at 2:30, followed by class A games Washington against Central City and Clarence against Lisbon. Multiple B and A matchups continue Friday and Saturday with Earl Manual and JB Nora from Dubuque officiating the finals.
Wellman junior high opened with a 23 to 8 win over Iowa City juniors to claim second place in the Little Hawk Junior Conference. Wellman high fell to Brighton 22 to 18 in a Ke Wash game, while the Wellman independent squad lost to the YMCA of Washington 50 to 34.
Wilton Junction teams lose three high school basketball games at Wilton Junction Friday night. Bennett seconds beat Wilton Junction seconds 22 to 3. West Liberty Boosters win 28 to 20 over Wilton Junction all stars. Bennett defeats Wilton Junction 31 to 22 in the final.
The National Professional football league announced four changes to speed the game and boost offense. The forward pass may come from any point behind the line of scrimmage, goal posts return to the goal line, sideline dead ball rules align with college practice, and the dipping penalty is not adopted. President Carr says the changes aim at quick passing and more field goals.
Cedar Rapids St Patrick Midgets defeated a local St Patrick's team 14 to 13 in a close Sunday game. Hanlon of Iowa City scored five field goals while Cedar Rapids' Hays led with five points as the balanced Cedar Rapids attack secured the victory.
St Patrick's basketball team ends the season Monday night at Norway on the opponent's floor in a rematch after a prior loss on the West Side floor. Four seniors Cassidy Spaight Eastman Driscoll end their Green and White careers as regulars this season.
Baseball spring training across multiple camps opens with Giants adding rookies and a tryout for Art Nehl’s group while Brooklyn, Chicago White Sox, Yankees, and Washingtons squads prepare amid arrivals and early drills. Babe Ruth signals salary talks as camps start. injuries surface at Biloxi camp with Crowder's infected thumb.
Joe Stecher, former heavyweight wrestling champion, demanded that Jim Londos post his diamond belt as stake for their bout in Chicago next Friday night. Londos' manager agreed to put up the belt given him by Madison Square Garden in January 1931.
Webster High defeated Kinross 27 to 23 after overtime as the Webster second team fell short. The game in Kinross saw a 23 all tie at regulation and Webster pulled ahead in the extra period.
The Gazette reports Stanley high school swept Hazleton Friday night winning the girls game 43 7 and the boys 47 17. In the preliminary Hazleton Hay Seeds beat the Independents 22 19.
In the Oskaloosa tournament semi final Friday night the Harvey Independents beat South English 45 to 30 to advance.
A 1933 column by Chester Horton explains golf psychology focusing on concentration during shots. The piece warns against persistent corrective thinking that hinders progress and urges players to keep attention on the ball. Horton's monograph is advertised with instructions to request it via mail.
A Columbia University committee cleared football of being a racket, praising athletics and noting minor irregularities under university control. It highlighted Lou Little’s pay, modest faculty influence on hiring, and recommended more athletics, facilities, and a new eligibility code, while suggesting twelve credit points per term.
New York AP recounts the 1933 Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America indoor meet as 523 athletes from 27 colleges prepare for the climax. Fordham star Joe McCluskey tops contenders in distance events while George Spitz and others threaten longstanding marks.
Draws determine matchups for Northeastern Iowa high school sectional in Decorah March 2 to 4. In class A Waukon and West Union receive byes. Cresco vs Monona and Decorah vs Postville. Class B features Waterville with a bye and pairings Clermont vs Marquette Farmersburg vs Sdme Springs Harpers Ferry vs Lansing Chester vs Waucoma Elgin vs McGregor Guttenberg vs Luana Hawk Eye vs Lawler with games starting at 1 pm Thursday and progressing to finals Saturday night.
The American Legion club sponsors a wrestling and boxing show set for March 10 at the coliseum. Matchmaker Johnny Fryrear announced the event today.
Farmersburg high defeated Marquette 33 to 23 to claim the Clayton county basketball tournament title in Elkader in a fast paced final.
In Los Angeles, Baby Arizmendi of California and Mexico was a 10 to 9 favorite to beat N B A champion Fred Miller of Cincinnati in a 10 round title bout at the Olympic Club Tuesday night. Arizmendi had defeated Tommy Paul more decisively than Miller did, and the NBA would recognize the winner as the champion. A capacity crowd of 12 000 was expected.
Riverside public school defeated Nichols 31 to 23 at the local gym. Riverside outpaced St. Marys of Riverside 21 to 18 after a 16 to 16 deadlock in overtime on Muscatine floor.
Delta defeated Fremont in a double header on Delta floor. The first team won 31 to 21 with an 18 to 13 lead at halftime, led by Person and Coble while Aldridge was Fremont’s top scorer. The second team triumphed 17 to 5, leading 7 to 5 at the half with Delta securing the win.
Hopkinton report says Lenox Y M C A defeated Sinclair Memorial of Cedar Rapids 29 to 26 Friday evening. Don Smith led with 22 points as the Y. M. C. A. held a 13 to 10 halftime edge and 25 to 16 after three periods.
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