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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1934

Page

5

Illinois Beats Wisconsin In Low Scoring Big Ten Opener

Illinois opened its Big Ten basketball season with a 20-17 victory over Wisconsin in a tight defensive game. Frank Froschauer led the Illini with 12 points on three baskets and six free throws, while Fred Fencl added an outstanding performance after replacing an injured starter. Wisconsin fought to the end, but Illinois held the Badgers to four baskets in the first half and a late rally could not overcome the early lead.

Hampaign Iinois Wisconsin Frank Froschauer Illini Poser Hellmich McDonald Sadeee Guttachow Badgers Froschauer Fred Fencl Jack Beynon Illinois Smith Hamann Fencl Knake

Bears rout SMU Gridders 34 to 13 in Dallas

Chicago Bears dominating the game against Southern Methodist University with Harold Grange and Bronko Nagurski leading the offense. Karr scored twice with a blocked punt and a recovered kickoff for two early touchdowns.

Dallas Tex Chicago Bears Southern Methodist University Harold “Red” Grange Bronko Nagurski Bears Bill Karr West Virginia Grange Karr

Victory Bell Prize At Notre Dame Dinner

In South Bend Indiana the Army Notre Dame game victory bell will be the attendance prize at the Notre Dame club of the St. Joseph Valley testimonial dinner on January 15 honoring the 1933 team. Elmer Layden head coach and athletics director will speak alongside four Horsemen teammates from 1924.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame St. Joseph Valley Elmer Layden Four Horsemen

Purdue Romps Over Gophers 45 to 30 in Big Ten Opener

Purdue basketball routed Minnesota 45 to 30 in Lafayette in the opening Big Ten game. Using 14 players, coach Lambert rested regulars. Cottom Lowery and Fehring led Purdue while Eddy and Shaver contributed. Svendson of Minnesota left early after a collision, and Reclieve provided Minnesota’s notable one hand shooting.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Minnesota Lambert Gophers Cottom Lowery Fehring Eddy Shaver Svendson Roscoe Reclieve

Muscatine Junior Cagers Clip Coe Fresh to 23 19

Muscatine junior cagers defeated Coe freshmen 23 to 19 in the season opener. Muscatine led most of the game, with Mueller scoring eight and Everett and Galvin contributing, while Coe went scoreless after the third period.

Muscatine Coe Fresh Muscatine Junior College Coe Mueller Everett Galvin Kohawks

Viola Teams Win Pair In Double Cage Bill

Viola high school teams split wins in a double header. The Big Red defeated Ely 28 to 16 after a slow start and an 8 to 3 halftime edge. The Hot Shots beat Anamosa 44 to 24, overcoming a 20 to 13 halftime deficit and finishing strong with reserves.

Viola Gazette Viola High School Ely Big Red Drumcbarger Anamosa

Illini guard Beynon suffers knee injury may miss season

Champaign Indiana University basketball reports guard Jack Beynon sustained a knee injury. Coach Craig Ruby said Beynon was set to face Wisconsin in Champaign but the injury could force him out for the season.

Champaign Jack Beynon University of Illinois Craig Ruby Beynon Wisconsin

Armour Leads At Miami Open After 36 Holes

Tommy Armour, a Scottish-born pro from Chicago, shot 67 to reach 136 total in the Miami Open after 36 holes, leading 163 professionals. Phil Perkins sits one behind at 137, Willie Dow is third at 138, with Ralph Stonehouse and others close.

Perkins Miami Springs Fla Tommy Armour Chicago Armour Phil Perkins Willoughby Ohio Dow Falls Willie Dow Fargo N. D Miami Ralph Stonehouse Indianapolis Ind Eddie Williams Cleveland Charlie Rice John Kinder Asbury Park N. J Billy Burke Belle Aire Reggie Myles Joe Turnesa Flushing N. Y Mike Brady Mamaroneck Gene Sarazen Charlie McAllister

Prep Cage Tourney Sites To Be Made Public In 10 Days

DES MOINES AP George Brown executive secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic association said Saturday that announcements for the state sectional basketball tournaments will probably be made within ten days. Sectional meets will be held March 1 2 and 3 with district meets the next weekend and the final tournament at Cedar Falls March 15 16 and 17.

DES Moines George Brown Iowa High School Athletic Association Cedar Falls

State Pin Tourney To Be Held In Des Moines

DES MOINES AP Roy Simmons secretary treasurer of the Iowa State Bowling association announced Saturday night that the twentieth annual state bowling tournament will be held here Feb 24 to March 5. A booster section will be included for teams with averages under 850 pins per game. All doubles and singles contestants will roll from scratch. Fred Wall of Mason City is president of the association.

DES Moines Roy Simmons Iowa State Bowling Association Simmons Fred Wall Mason City

Iowa Coach Denies Team Dissension Amid Praise

In a letter Rollie Williams denies any dissension in the Iowa basketball squad and urges correction of rumor. He cautions media overhype, notes veteran foes Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Indiana, and predicts losses may occur without dissension. He cites national ratings by William Wyer.

Rollie Williams Iowa Iowa City

Dutra Leads Opening Round At Los Angeles Open

Olin Dutra, a tall Castilian Internationalist from Santa Monica, shot a 69 to lead by two strokes after the first round of the Los Angeles Open. Paul Runyan and Johnny Revolta each shot 69 to sit near the top, with Ky Laffoon and George Von Elm close behind at 70. Dutra’s powerful woods and irons powered a steady round despite damp conditions.

Los Angeles Olin Dutra Santa Monica Calif Dutra Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Ky Laffoon Denver George von Elm

Bold pulls drop as others see theirs hang on cup top

A brief sports sketch notes players finding their grip failing as bold pulls fall short while others manage to keep theirs hanging on the edge of the cup, highlighting a contrasting moment in the game.

Lott Listed Among Entries In Miami Biltmore Tourney

The second annual Miami Biltmore championship opens Monday in Miami with sixty players led by defending champion George M. Lott of Chicago. Notables include Frank X Shields New York Cliff Sutter New Orleans George Lott Dr Gene MacCauliffe New York Marcel Rainville Montreal Ricardo Morelos Cuba and Arthur Hendrix Florida state champion.

Miami, Fla George M. Lott Chicago Henry L. Doherty

Buckeyes Top Chicago 42 to 32 In Opener

Ohio State defeated Chicago 42 to 32 in the season opener as a late surge erased a tight first half. Bill Haarlow led Chicago with five field goals. Rosequist paced Ohio State with 11 points after replacing the ailing center. Box score shows Colburn Padilow and Rosequist among leaders for the Buckeyes.

Chicago Ohio” State Northwestern Maroons Buckeyes Bobby Colburn Max Pradlew Ten Rosequist Ohio Bill Haarlow Rosequist Bill Hosket Ohio State Fort Ptre Colburn Oj Haarlow Padilow Pyle Whittinger Peterson Lang Conrad Oppenheim Beitner Weener Colburn Padiow Hoarlow Levis Wisconsin Young Illinois Wesleyan

Prospects Fairly Good Says Hunk Of New Grid Team

SOUTH BEND Ind UP Heart sey Hunk Anderson who signed a three year contract to coach football at North Carolina State college said on arrival that spring practice will begin Jan 15 and that prospects for next season are fairly good He will stay a week in South Bend to finish affairs then depart for Raleigh NC His family will stay in South Bend and join him in August He hinted his NC salary is higher than his Notre Dame pay.

Pepper Hash Notre Dame Tommy Loughran Vincent Lopez Harry Greb Gene Tunney Lopez Greb Tunney Loughran Philadelphia Athletics Ben Douglas Grinnell Cornell Brooklyn Dodgers University of Iowa Boston Giants South Bend Ind Heartsey “Hunk Anderson North Carolina State College Raleigh N. C North Carolina

Chaotic College Basketball Scores From Various Schools

A scrambled list shows numerous college and university teams with varied scores across many venues. Included are Northwestern and Purdue plus multiple smaller colleges and state schools, mixed with typographical errors and partial names.

Hawkeyes Hold Off Northwestern In Low Scoring Battle

In Iowa City, the University of Iowa defeated Northwestern 41 to 28 before a 9,000 crowd. Iowa led 22-17 at halftime and surged after the break, with Howard Bastian scoring 12 points and John Brewer topping Northwestern with 11. Moffitt and Selzer were ejected on fouls.

Owa City University of Iowa Northwestern Hawkeyes Wildcats Iowa Moffitt Selzer Howard Bastian Hawkeye John Brewer

Indiana Smothers Wolverines 29 to 18 in Big Ten opener

Bloomington Ind AP Indiana University opened its Big Ten basketball season by overpowering the University of Michigan 29 to 18. Willard Kehrt led Michigan with 13 points and the Hoosiers used accurate long range shooting and strong under-basket play to build a decisive lead. Coach Dean used reserves in the second half after establishing a 29 to 8 edge.

Buena Vista Rally Tops Upper Iowa 33 27 in opener

Buena Vista trailed by five at halftime before a strong second half rally carried them to a 33 27 Iowa conference win over Upper Iowa. Sweet led scoring with 16 points, Anderson added 11 as the Beavers pushed a late lead to five and iced the game, while Coach Dorman shuffled 12 players to defend the rally.

Buena Vista Rally Upper Iowa Gazette Fayette Buena Vista Peacocks Iowa Beavers Sweet Anderson Dorman Beaver

Association Plans All Star Game In July

CHICAGO AP The American Association will stage its first all star game next season. It will be on July 19 or 31 depending on which club leads on July 15. The game pits the leading team against an all star squad from the other seven clubs. Fans in each city will select the all star team via local newspapers.

Chicago American Association Thomas J Hickey

Grinnell Defeats St. Louis 33 29 in Close Finish

Grinnell defeated Washington University St. Louis 33 to 29 as two quick baskets in the final minute sealed the win. Grinnell led by strong defense and scoring surged late to hold off the hosts.

Grinnell St. Louis Washington University

U S Golf Group Revises Tourney Format for Walker Cup

The United States Golf Association reshapes the annual amateur championship by removing qualifying play and replacing it with a week of match play for up to 180 entries. Francis Ouimet will captain the 1934 Walker Cup team, to play Britain at St Andrews May 11 and 12, joined by a mix of new and veteran players led by Johnny Goodman, Johnny Fischer, W Lawson Little Jr, H Chandler Egan, Max R Marston, George T Dunlap Jr, Gus Moreland, and Jack Weatland.

United States Golf Association Francis Ouimet Boston St. Andrews Johnny Goodman Omaha Johnny Fischer Cincinnati W. Lawson Little, Jr San Francisco H. Chandler Egan del Monte Calif Goodman Max R. Marston George T. Dunlap, Jr New York Gus Moreland Dallas Jack Weatland Chicago

Notre Dame Defeats Michigan State In Triple OT Thriller

Notre Dame undefeated in basketball logged its 20th straight win by topping Michigan State 34 to 33 after three overtimes in East Lansing. The game saw 11 ties as ND wore down MSU with late minute defense and clutch free throws.

East Lansing Mich Notre Dame University Michigan State College

Dempsey Eyes Baer Fight in June at Garden Bowl

Dempsey arrived in Chicago with wife Hannah Williams to meet Madison Square Garden officials about the Primo Carnera Max Baer heavyweight bout. Baer is under Dempsey promotion and Carnera for the Garden. The bout is planned for the Garden outdoor bowl in Long Island City in June under joint promotion. Baer may take a tune up before facing Carnera, depending on Schmeling Levinsky outcome in Chicago February 18.

Chicago Jack Dempsey Hannah Williams New York Madison Square Garden Corporation Primo Carnera Max Baer Dempsey Baer Carnera Te Garden Garden Long Island City Himself the Garden Carenera Max Max Schmeling-Kinge Levinsky

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