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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1935

Page

4

Shaughnessy Faces Harvard or Chicago Coaching Choice

Chicago coach Clark Shaughnessy weighs Harvard’s offer against remaining at the University of Chicago. University officials confirm Harvard’s bid and vow to keep him, with Shaughnessy’s decision likely tied to job permanence and his classroom emphasis.

Shaughnessy Harvard Chicago Hicago Clark Shaughnessy University of Chicago F. C. Woodward Woodward William J. Bingham

Lisbon Five Jips Ramblers Edge Woodford 26 22

Platts Transfer of Lisbon strengthened fourth place in the Y City league with a 26 to 22 win over Woodford's Ramblers on Wednesday. Plattenberger and Voermingstur sparked late baskets to seal the victory after halftime.

Lisbon Platts Transfer Woodford Ramblers Plattenberger Voermingstur Seates Plattenbergs Don Steff Rimbler

Drake Loses To Penn Teachers In Close Basketball Duel

West Chester State Teachers edged Drake 33 to 29 after a tense second half. Drake led 24 to 23 before Wet Chester surged ahead with key baskets and defense. Swan and Drane contributed scoring plays while substitute Orebaugh delivered a decisive strike for the visitors.

Drake Penn West Chestir Paypi Ead Lege Witresdasett Sted Liase Unive Soaty Taskers WY Edetae Drake Bulldogs Orebaugh Invaders Curt Sury Swan West Chester

Were the Critics Wrong on Gophers A Rose Bowl Debate

Davis J Walsh argues that early season judgments on Minnesota and Stanford were shaky after Alabama’s 29 to 13 Rose Bowl win. He questions Minnesota’s supremacy claims, notes Stanford’s un-smart play and Stanford’s kickoff strategy, and reconsiders how a passing offense tests a team.

Davis J Walsh International News Service New York INS Pasadena Alabama Minnesota Stanford Howell Hutson Davis J. Walsh Crimson Tide Gophers Norsemen Walsh Men of Iowa

Mat Artistry And Brawling On Tap In Show Friday

Wrestling card at the Coliseum features Le LK oF presaters Lee Wykoff Alls vs Eustace in best two out of three falls. West and Sledge clash as Rough-House Nelson appears with Bill Sledge, while Orester Grove debuts as a villain in a fast paced program designed for both clean grappling fans and those who relish rousing combat.

Coliseum le LK Presaters Lee Wykoff Alls Eustace Dbeadlners Wykoff Jack Hackensepoudt Cheipe Soere West Nelson Bill Sledge Houston Tex Reece Institute

Lightner Elected President of Cedar Rapids Airways Gun Club

F J Lightner was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Airways Gun Club at a Chamber of Commerce meeting attended by twenty five. Traps and equipment will be installed for a first class layout with a May 12 opening shoot. Membership will be limited to 100 and plans for a state shoot are under way. Other officers elected include E S Copeland secretary F A Brookhiser first vice president G E Petrak Charles Heaton and E J Hofferd directors.

F. J. Lightner New Cedar Rapids Airways G. E. Petrak Charles Heaton E. J. Hofferd

Marion Five and Independence in Two Tilts Friday

Marion high school basketball hosts Independence in a double header on Friday night at Marion. The Crimsons seek a second home win after a 22 to 17 loss to Anamosa before the holidays, with Beeson sidelined by quinsy and Derflinger out at practice but edging toward return.

Marion Independence High Marion Court Crimson Central City Anamosa Five Flu Derflinger Beeson Junior Reed Bill Reed

Grant Cagers To Scrimmage Coe Varsity Friday

Grant coach Fred Winter issued a call for all Panther squad members to appear at the Coe gym Friday at 2 p.m. prepared for a scrimmage against the Coe varsity. The Panthers have rested since their Friday game with Washington and the scrimmage will be their first since then. Washington Tigers travel to West Waterloo for a conference clash, keeping their Mississippi Valley lead intact.

Grant Fred Winter Panther Coe Gym Coe Panthers Washington Washington Tigers West Waterloo Mississippi Valley

Fancy and Figure Skating Assn To Be Formed Monday

Cedar Rapids skating enthusiasts plan a Fancy and Figure Skating association with first meeting set for Monday at 7 30 in the Cedar Rapids city hall council chamber. All interested in figure skating invited to attend and help organize instruction for beginners and experienced skaters. A fancy skating carnival is planned for later in the winter with further details to be announced.

Cedar Rapids Skating Association Cedar Rapids

Stanford Edges Nebraska 35 31 In Close Duel

In Lincoln Stanford rallied from a slow start to defeat Nebraska 35 to 31 in front of about 3 500 fans. The Cornhuskers led 16 14 at halftime before Stanford took control in the second half.

Nebraska Stanford Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska

Cubs Trade Catcher Phelps to Brooklyn Dodgers

Chicago trains manager Charley Grimm sold catcher Gordon Phelps to the Brooklyn Dodgers for six thousand dollars to make room for a rookie. Phelps weighed 225 pounds and joined the Cubs in 1933 but had little playing time last season with 20 hits in 70 at bats including two home runs as a pinch hitter.

Chicago Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs Gordon Phelps Brooklyn Dodgers Phelps Cubs

Purdue and Northwestern Favored In Big Ten Title Race

Big Ten outlook centers on Purdue and Northwestern after they each went 6 non-conference games without a loss. Northwestern crushed Pittsburgh while Purdue relies on veterans like Norm Cottom as the race opens Saturday night.

Big Ten Purdue Northwestern Boilermakers Wildcats Pittsburgh Cats Panthers Pitt Yowa Norm Cottom Lyle Fisher

Kostka Seeks City Pay For Stop And Go Sign

Kostka, Minnesota full back, asks Minneapolis to cover 329 dollars in damages after he drove a borrowed car into a stop and go sign. He says the incident occurred during a weekend of banquets and dances and that he would have no college if he had to pay. He is barred from further college competition by the three year rule.

Iowa University Iowa State Cyclone Ames Iowa City Minneapolis Stan Kostka University of Minnesota Kostka

Purdue Defeats Marquette 44 to 35 in Rough Pre Conference Win

Purdue pounded Marquette 44 to 35 in Milwaukee extending their win streak to six as the Boilermakers end their pre conference slate. Cottom and Downes led Purdue with strong scoring while early rough play defined the contest.

Purdue Marquette Milwaukee Purdue University Boilermakers Pordue Cottom Morstadt Kessler Casterton Tohri Downes al Wolfer Seward Ehring Shaver Rubado Rasmusene O’keefe Motstady Ehrig Seeger Ruberdo Dosnes Baumbach White Kearns DePaul Peegie Indianapolis

Vinton High Downs Iowa City 37 to 25 In Local Hoops

Vinton High defeated Iowa City High 37 25 on its home court. Abernathy led Vinton with eight field goals while Miller of Iowa City scored nine points with three baskets and three free throws.

Vinton Vinton High Iowa City High Vinton Cagers Abernathy Vinton Center Miller Iowa City

Silver Skates Prelims Prep For Sunday Finals

Cedar Rapids hosts the Gazette Silver Skates on the Cedar River near Ellis Park pavilion starting Sunday at 2 PM with two qualifying heats held Saturday for juvenile and junior divisions. Entrants from outside Cedar Rapids transfer to Sunday finals. safety rules bar parking and motorized traffic on race day.

Ce- Adar Rapids Skating Association Gazette Cedar River Ellis Park Pavillion Ellis Park Cedar Rapids Fred Poyneer Iowa Cedar Rapids Skating Association

Barney Ross Tops 1934 Boxing Ratings as Best Boxer of Year

Barney Ross is named the outstanding fighter of 1934 in the Ring magazine annual ratings. He tops welterweight group 1 and ranks among the era’s elite across multiple weight classes, with peers including Baer Carnera Louis Schmeling and McLarnin in various groups.

New York Barney Ross Ring Boxing Max Baer Fchampion Primo Carnera Steve Hamas Art Lasky Max Schmeling King Levinsky Cleto Locatelli Eddie Cool Tracey Cox Benny Bass Lew Massey Freddy Miller Baby Arizmendi Mike Bellaise Petey Hayes George Hansford Nel Tarlton Petey Barron Maurice Oitzer Bantams Panama Al_ Brown Merv Bilandon Sixto Escobar Young Tommy Louis_ Sauca Speedy Dado Pablo Dano Star Frisco Little Pancho

Fred Perry to turn pro for 40000. Jacobs offered

New York reports say Fred Perry the England world champion will sign a professional contract for 40000 upon arrival in San Francisco February 2. Promoter Bill OBrien announced the move. Helen Jacobs, national champion, was also offered a professional deal via cable, which promoter OBrien expects she will accept.

New York Fred Perry England San Francisco Bill O’brien Helen Jacobs Bill O'Brien

Radio Schedule Fragments Reflect Nightly NBC CBS Lines

A dense OCR page lists daytime and evening radio programming across NBC CBS and affiliated networks. It catalogues shows, orchestras, talk segments and performers with station names such as WBBM WJZ WEAF WMAQ WMT WABC and others, indicating a broad array of musical programs and talk fixtures through late afternoon to night hours.

Musig CBS WBBM Wecco Neville Laski WABC WMT Army Band WNT Mary Marlin NBC WEAP WMAQ Kyv Fields and Hall WJZ Chain Charles Sears WJZ Kyw Wow Weaf Chain Wall Orch WCCO Zito WEAF Vito Jack Little l—Kassel Orch KMOX WBBN Judy and Jane School of Theatt WABQ Vic and Sade Loretta Lee WABO Minneapolis Symphony Wacco Dorothy Pare Woman's Review Marine Band Meial Miss Grace Abbott Netty and Bob Dumke Muslea Men of Notes Kay Foster Weaf Who Jack Reller Nestle Revell Vauehn de Leath WEAF _ WHO Stamp Club WIO Hebinson Crusoe Jr WAC MT Phil Cook Concert Orch Willard Bailey Connie Mack Red Waris WIZ Wenr WLW Husso Orch Uncle Ezra Wmaq Wow WJZ Wen WSM WFAA Boake Carter WHUBM Wccco Jessica Dragonette Orch WEAF _WHO Irene Rich Fray and Brasgiott Tis—Edwin Wil CBS Wehm WLE Jane Froman James Melton Wdi WLS Koil Beatrice Mille Nerrin Orch CNBC WLS ICOA Lyman Oreh Ens Baker DO Slands Weap Who Jay Franch Gracee Brent Cys WHOM Krah Duchin Orch NDC Vi—Musse Arch Tesee Crawford NBG Wear Who Coburn Orch Linin Martin Orch INNC WIZ Beecher Orch Denny Orch Berrens INNO Wisher Orch ONS WHRM Stenty King's Orch WEAT Wlever Arch NNO CNB WHDM

Wyoming Defeats Monticello In Low-Scoring Victory

Special to The Gazette reports Wyoming's independent team held Monticello to 22 points while scoring 32. The defense dominated as the two squads met Tuesday evening in Wyoming, with Wyoming securing the win.

Wyoming Monticello Monticello Independents

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