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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
15
Giants manager Bill Terry declares the 1935 New York Giants the best club he has managed, praising the lineup including a top shortstop and noting last year's strong finish. He criticizes rival trades and teams while defending team spirit and intent amid the forthcoming season.
In the Catholic high meet at Dubuque St Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids edged Waterloo L V A in a close Class B bout 2 to 1. Seveta and Spala led the winners with solid defense while Green Welle and Tome paced Immaculate Conception in a Class A win 36 to 23 over Waterloo.
Grinnell defeated Coe 33 to 20 on the Pioneer court. Harve Oliphant led Grinnell with 13 points as Coe struggled with Grinnell’s defense and underpaced offense. Coe’s Galvin Wilkinson Quinn and seven missed free throws marked the Kohawks’ night.
Wrestling fans await a near all star card as Jones of Fort Worth battles Buck Weaver of Nashville in a key prelim. Other bouts include Nagurski versus Hader, Bearclaw vs Berger, and Dempsey referenced as the week’s top sport figure.
The Quaker five prepare to face the Waterloo squad in a curtain raiser set for Thursday night. Recent results show a strong showing by the Waterloo side as both teams gear up for the contest.
Lowden defeated Calamus 45 to 28 and Lost Nation beat Lisoon 29 to 17 to advance to tonight’s independent basketball tournament final.
The piece argues Babe Ruth's move to the Boston Braves ends a Yankee era and may lower overall salaries. It traces Ruth's earnings from 1914 to 1931, noting a peak of 80 000 and a 20 000 base salary with the Braves, and predicts a salary standard decline without Ruth's pushing power. It discusses impact on peers and future wages in Major League Baseball.
A jumble of scores from state and regional games highlights Grinnell, Parsons, Ottawa, Northwestern shows and various western and southern matchups. Key figures include Grinnell, Parsons, St Louis Lod, Washington, Iowa teams, and others amid a busy across several conferences.
Newton Kan AP Chuck Klein of the Chicago Cubs was sidelined by a sore throat and fever as the club headed west to its spring training camp on Santa Catalina Island.
The TC-14, the world’s largest semi-rigid airship, measures 245 feet in length and 50 feet in width. It can reach speeds up to 80 miles per hour under its power and design.
The Cedar Rapids Diamondball association met in city hall to map a four-league season with fraternal and three church leagues. Discussion focused on eligibility rules and players appearing for more than one team, with no formal actions until all leagues organize and officers are elected. Financing for a lighted diamond at Ellis park was debated but no steps were set. The next meeting will elect officers and review 1934 finances.
Alburnett hosts Springville for the final home games of the season with both the first and second teams in action. The Friday doubleheader caps off a slate of Friday night basketball for the Alburnett cagers.
Grant high school toppled Marion 33 to 15 on Wilson floor Tuesday night. Cisler led Grant with seven points while Luwe and Derflinger each scored for Marion. Grant defense limited Marion to one field basket as the Panthers surged ahead by halftime.
In Detroit Chuck Woods outpointed Tony Canzoneri 137 to 133. In Milwaukee Grosse Black and Chenk Heffner drew 161 to 161. In Daytona Beach Bob Godwin drew with Tony Shucco 174. In West Palm Beach Herb Trowbridge outpointed Freddie Rich 134 to Detroit 138.
Connie Mack says fan displeasure kept him from moving Jimmy Foxx to catcher earlier. He explains Foxx began as a hitting catcher, moved to first base for relief, and is now being reassigned to behind the bat. Mack notes Foxx thrived in 1933 and aims to match or exceed that hitting, trusting pitchers to back the change.
Babe Ruth agreed to a three year term with the Boston Braves after receiving his unconditional release from the New York Yankees. He will serve as player and assistant manager with a possible stock option, earning about $25,000 plus profits and future ownership prospects. The move follows reluctance from two American League owners to release him unless necessary, underlining a turning point in Ruths storied career.
Babe Ruth confirms in New York that under his 1936 contract with the Boston Braves he will assume the manager role after serving this year as assistant to Bill McKechnie. He aims to play 100 games this season and remains focused on drawing power as an active player while supporting McKechnie and Rabbit Maranville.
Bill McKechnie lauded the signing as Babe Ruth joins the Boston Braves for three years as vice president and assistant manager. The veteran slugger leaves his former team after the announcement at the club's St. Petersburg training camp.
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