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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1934

Page

6

Giants Welcome Livelier Ball Says Stoneham Pitchers Safe

Prexy Stoneham and Bill Terry say the New York Giants see clear gains from the faster ball. They point to improved hitting and ongoing success in putting more balls through the infield while noting pitchers handled the change well in prior season World Series play.

Prexy Stoneham York Bill Terry New York Giants Philadelphia Charles A Stoneham Jim Tierney Giants Stoneham Terry Chicare Stoneram Bea Frank Odounl Mel Ott George Davis Joe Moore Johnny Verger al Smith Carl Hubbell Hal Schumacher Adolfo Luque Freddy Fitzsimmons Senators Washington Hubbell Schumacher

Delhi High Splits With Alumni Teams

Delhi High defeats Fenango 2K 4 35 against alumnae and loses 2% to the alumni in the nics 48 boys. The meet featured inter squad competition between current students and former players.

Delhi High Delhi Nics

West Union Captures Two From Sumner Teams

West Union defeated Sumner 29 to 13 to claim the sweep. Earlier West Union won the preliminary 15 to 6 over Sumner.

West Union Sumner Gazette West Union

Wrestling Results Reported by the Associated Press

New York wrestler Jack Sherry 215 pounds defeated Sid Westrich 205 in Harrisburg. Brooklyn's Ya-Gino Garibaldi, listed at 1h, threw Bruce Gorias, with a 21% mark. The results include the match times and weight classes from the event.

THE Associated Press New York Jack Sherry Ohio Sid Westrich New Yorks Wea Harrisburg Gino Garibaldi Brooklyn Bruce Goriassink Italy

Vines Prepares For Tilden Match After California Arrival

Ellsworth Vines sharpened his game two hours after arriving from California as he readies for a professional debut against Bill Tilden next week. Sparring with Bruce Barnes at Park Avenue Armory, Vines showed strong forehand power and notable torques despite a weaker backhand on the boards.

Henry M Lemore New York Barnes Tilden Vines Big Bill Ely Manor Profescona

West Chester Keota Duel Sees Loop Lead In Conference

West Chester and Keota battle for the top spot as the West Conference standings tighten. Keota forges a potential edge after Tuesday’s results as undefeated teams move toward the next meeting.

West Chester Keota Loop Fiare Eilmian Kerra Ant Bassetha Fridanosh Ph Boock Kainra Richlanc Urmarred Records

Youth Fails To Make Cage Team Then Shoots Self

Trenton youths misfired on a cage tryout and ended his life with a gun in his room on a Wednesday night. The report notes a student associated with a state school, and mentions a separate sports score where Trenton edged Fen Sebo 16 to 3.

Alblqulerqle Hal Team Water State School of Lines Socerro

The Right Way to Play Golf Techniques and Tips

A 1934 golf lesson outlines a sequence of body turns crucial for a proper swing. It emphasizes initiating with the right hip, turning the back shoulder, and then the torso to create an inside out club path. The article notes matching practice to mental steps and offers Hortons Untailine Form via mail request.

Tigers Host Clinton in Friday Conference Showdown

Two conference battles Friday as Grant travels to Davenport and Washington hosts Clinton. Senior losses are limited, with Snyder likely to fill Klumpar's spot for Grant while Clinton arrives off a win over Dubuque. Davenport and West Waterloo remain undefeated in the standings.

Grant Davenport Washington Clinton Tiger Lair Johnson Kevan Klumpar Snyder Dubuque Tigers West Waterloo Waterloo Panthers

128 Golfers Tee Off In Los Angeles Open Meet

Los Angeles AP 128 golfers will start Saturday in the $5,000 Los Angeles Open, the third winter event in California. Ninety qualified from 165 on Wednesday across three courses. 38 were exempt due to 1933 Open and National P A championship play. Bul Mehlhorn, John Geertsen, Al Zimmerman, and Stanley Kertes led 36-hole qualifying, shooting 142 even par.

Los Angeles California Bul Mehlhorn Louisville John Geertsen Salt Lake City al Zimmerman Portland Ore Stanley Kertes

California Grid Stars Turn Professional

Los Angeles reports Homer Griffith, USC guard and All American, will turn pro following Aaron Rosenberg and play with the Southern California All-Stars in a pro game against the Chicago Bears in January.

Los Angeles INS Aaron Rosenberg University of Southern California Homer Griffith Southern California All-Stars Chicago Bears

Babe Ruth Lifestyle Costs Run Big in 1930s Rumors

An eastern source close to Babe Ruth details his high living costs as a public figure. Taxicab bills and hotel suites for Ruth and family exceed 300 dollars monthly with lavish personal staff and a swanky New York apartment. The piece notes Ruth’s annual expenses may top 50 thousand dollars, well above peers, amid ongoing spring training and travel.

Babe Ruth Bludgeoner Mrs. Ruth Yankees Ruth New York al Simmons Babe

Ranking Of Lott Stirs Dispute In Tennis Rankings

Chicago tennis officials protested George Lott's placement in the national rankings. Lott, a Davis Cup doubles player, questioned why he is tenth while rivals like Mang and Parker hold higher spots despite Lott's victories. The issue awaits ratification at the Pittsburgh meeting on Feb. 10.

Chicago Chicago Tennis Association George Lott William M Fischer New York United States Lawn Tennis Association Ralph Westcott Lott Gregory Mang Westcott Mangin Wood Grant Frankie Parker Miami Fla Jack Tidball Tidball Pittsburgh

Wilson Beats Anamosa 26 to 21 in Tight Victory

Wilson edged Anamosa 26 21 as Balik Popek and Pisarik each scored five points. Ruhl led Anamosa with 13 points in the loss.

Wilson Anamosa Ruhl Balik, Popek Pisarik

Community House Hellkats Triumph Over St Pauls 60 27

The Community House Hellkats defeated St Pauls church team 60 to 27 at St Pauls Wednesday night. The Hellkats led 38 to 13 at halftime and showed strong free throw accuracy. Bozanek and Paul Holtz manage the Community House squad and invite more games.

Community House Hellkats St. Paul's Church St. Paul's Hellkats St Pauls Community House Bozanek Paul Holtz

Martelle Powers Past Troy Mills 46 To 22

Martelle High School earned its sixth straight win by defeating Troy Mills 46 to 22. The score followed a 21 to 16 victory for Monticello high and junior high on January 5, with Monticello set to play at Martelle.

Srec'al Gazette Martelle Martelle High School Troy Mills Monticello High Junior High Martelle

Center Junction edges Buck Creek 23 21

Center Junction led most of the game and defeated Buck Creek 23 to 21 Tuesday evening. Ian Thompson's Independents earned the win at home.

Center Junction Buck Creek Ian Thompson Independents

Grant Five Licks Alumni Rally To Edge Panthers 19–18

Grant varsity trailed with 1:30 left but a storybook rally in the final minute and a half gave Grant a 19–18 win over the Grant alumni. Freddie Miller sparked the comeback with two long shots to pull within two and tie the game, then Holmes sank a late free throw after Farmer fouled him. Holmes and Miller shared late heroics as the Panthers overcame a 16–14 third-quarter deficit.

Grant Freddie Miller Panthers Farmer Holmes Panther Klumpar Forrest Miller

Earlville Night Hawks Narrowly Beat Greeley 21 20

Earlville Night Hawks led Greeley Independents on their home floor Tuesday in a tight 21-20 victory. The Night Hawks travel to Buck Creek Friday for their next game.

Earlville Night Hawks Trip Greeley Epidal The Gazette Earlville Greeley Independents Night Hawks Buck Creek

Connie Tears Down To Build Up Connie Mack

Connie Mack reshapes his Athletics in a winter teardown. He disperses stars from the 1914 lineup as he did then, trading pitchers Lefty Grove Walberg Earnshaw and catcher Cochran, and potentially leaving only Foxx and the bat boy on opening day.

Philadelphia Nationals Shotton Phillies Jimmy Wilson Nugent Phils The AL Demaree Connie Mack Chief Bender Eddie Plank Jack Coombs Lefty Grove Walberg Earnshaw Cochrane McInnis Collins Barry Baker Connie Jimmy Foxx Bat Boy

Ruth Willing To Take Reduction In Salary

Ruth Willing To Take Reduction In Salary as reported by Associated Press Sports Faltor.

Ruth Associated Press Sports

Schmeling and Ruth Face Baseball and Boxing Plans

Max Schmeling says he will sail to Chicago to meet Levinsky and pursue a comeback while denying Hitler bans. Babe Ruth weighs another salary cut as he contemplates future roles with the Yankees and potential management, with Joe McCarthy’s contract constraint clarified.

Walter Dietzel INS Berlin Max Schmeling Fremen King Levinsky Chicago Hitler Levinsky Schmeling Babe Ruth Yankees Newark Ruth Bronx All-Yard Joe McCarthy Yankee Babe Colonel Joa Geed

Bears Open Exhibition Tour Across Texas and California

The Chicago Bears leave for a five game exhibition tour through Texas and California. The first matchup is in Dallas against the Southern Methodist University all stars with games in Dallas Los Angeles San Francisco and San Diego scheduled from January to February. Four regulars miss the trip: Joe Kopcha Bill Buckler Dick Stahlman and Keith Molesworth.

Chicago Chicago Bears Texas California Dallas Tex Southern Methodist University All-Stars Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Bears Joe Kopcha Bill Buckler Canada Dick Stahlman Keith Molesworth

Alburnett Hawks Triumph Over Lafayette and Rowley

The Alburnett Hawks beat Lafayette 40 to 12 and Rowley 42 to 22 in a doubleheader. They set to face Springville in a Thursday night doubleheader.

Alburnett Hawks Lafayette Rowley Enedal Gazette Alburnett Hawks Springville

Reds Offer Bottomley In Trade To Braves

New Reds president Larry McPhail visited New York to push trades with Boston owner Emil Fuchs. He proposed First Baseman Jim Bottomley for Baxter Jordan and Dick Guselman, with Fuchs considering the deal.

Reds Bottomley Braves New York INS Larry McePhail Cincinnati McPhail Emil Fuchs Boston Braves Jim Bottomley Baxter Jordan Dick Guselman Fuchs

Basketball Scores From Associated Press List

Ohio State 41 Princeton 34. Michigan 20 over Michigan State Normal 12. Centenary 31 Ball State 23. Minnis 31 Missouri 23. De Paul 41 Arizona 26. North Dakota 43 Montana State 41. Valley City North Dakota Teachers 344 Montana State 41.

Associated Press Ohio State Princeton George Washington Michigan Michigan State Normal Centenary Ball State Ind Minnis Missouri Whitewater de Paul Arizona Louisiana Tech W. Ke. Tebrs North Dakota Western State Mich Mississippi Coulege Rockhurst Tarkin Kansas City White Eagles Baker Rice Stephen F. Austin Valley City Montana State Idaho Ag Whitman

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