American League Chief Sees Tight 1934 Pennant Race
In Chicago the AL president predicts a stubborn 1934 pennant fight across multiple clubs. He notes Browns rebuilding under Rogers Hornsby, Indians seeking infield bolstering, and Boston, Detroit, White Sox upgrades. He expects more deals before camps open, with no single club running away with the title.
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St. Louis Browns
Rogers Hornsby
Cleveland
Indians
Boston
Mack
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit
Goslin
Washington
Chicago White Sox
New York
Quaker Oats and Barron-Shell Lead Industrial Playoff
A capacity crowd is set for next Tuesday at the Quaker Oats gym as the Quakers face Barron-Shell to decide top spot in the Industrial league. Barron-Shell features high scoring runs of late and holds a slight edge, while Quaker Oats relies on a veteran lineup and steady play. The Oilers field four stars including Larkin Hogan Van Deusen and Neary, with key contributors listed across both squads.
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Quaker Oats
Quakers
Barron- Shell
Barron-Shell
Oilers
Larkin
Hogan
Patrick
van Deusen
Iowa
Neary
Quaker On
Porfarr
Drake Kiteh & Pets
Nicene
Baer
Rt West Paten
Aeese Aneere Town
Faye Wairnnard
Faye
Fayette Romps Over Randalta 33 to 7
Fayette State routs Randalta with a dominant 33 to 7 victory. Fayette players showed strong offense and solid defense, scoring multiple touchdowns and keeping Randalta from mounting a sustained comeback. The article highlights key drive sequences and standout performances on the Fayette side.
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Fayette
Randalta
Rivers and Rothier Meet Here Jan. 10
Joe Rivers and Henry Rothier are set for a ten round bout at 145 pounds in the Coliseum on January 15 as Rivers recovers from recent injuries. Rothier, a former Golden Gloves champion now based in Chicago, has climbed to top ranks in his division and will provide a tough test for Rivers, who has won 11 of 12 since moving to Detroit.
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Joe Rivers
Prince
Walloper
Henry Rothier
Coliseum
Rivers
Chicago
Rothier
Sess Dizzy Pace
East Moline
Ill
Saunders
Detroit
Chuck Woods
American Legion Club
Tommy Caldwell
Bob Kennard
St Paul
Johnny Salvator
Kennard
Barney Ross
Caldwell
Eddie Jennings
Legion
Wisconsin
Badger
Meanwell
Michigan
Rolf Poser
Portage
Wis
Ray Hamann
Yankton
S. D
Three Teams Unbeaten In Fayette Cage Loop
In Fayette basketball action before the holidays three boys teams stay unbeaten with Stanley Randalla and Figin leading the boys standings while Clermont strengthens the girls lead as Hawkeye also remains undefeated. The following statistics exclude Friday’s games.
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Fayette
Soere'al Ta the Gazette
Clermont
Stanley Randalla
Figin
Hawkeye
Coggon Cagers Beat Walker Five 36 to 12
Coggon Cagers defeated Walker Five by 36 to 12 on Friday. Coggon showcased strong offense led by standout players as Walker Five struggled to keep pace. Coaches praised defense and teamwork in the turn toward the season, highlighting key rebounds and consistent scoring.
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Walker
Bear and O'Dell Head Auditorium Wrestling Show
Cedar Rapids middleweight Jimmy Bear and Nebraska star Spud O'Dell headline Bill Gibsons card at City Auditorium January 9 eight thirty p m. O'Dell holds Nebraska title and two out of three falls format with time limit. Cliff White Seattle and Jack Adams Omaha meet two out of three falls. Buckley and Graham clash in one fall thirty minutes. Chuck Wright versus Battling Bennie slated for four round boxing. Bill Gibson both referee and matchmaker. Advance tickets at Beeson Cigar store.
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Jimmy Bear
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Spud O'Dell
Nebraska
Wild Cat
Lincoln
Neb
Bill Gibson
City Auditorium
Bear
O'Dell
Cliff White
Seattle
Wash
Jack Adams
Omaha
White
Gibson
Frank Buckley
Des Moines
Andy Graham
Denver
Colo
Chuck Wright
Battling Bennie
Beeson Cigar
Second Street
Vinton Triumphs Over Manchester In Valley Clash
Vinton edged Manchester 27 19 in a Valley Conference game on Friday night. The visitors held the hosts scoreless from the field in the second half while Baskerville and Wondhouse led with four field goals each and two free throws apiece.
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Vinton
Manchester
Sprinal
Garrite
Vinton High
Manhawk
Inter
Gazette Newsies Edged by First Congregationals in Fast Game
The First Congregationals defeated The Gazette Newsies 20 to 19 in a fast game. Cranette players Satureinn TE Hitchens and Mike Rodriguez led with six and five points, while Church side's Spray had six, Bane and Pearson four each. Box score details not fully listed.
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Gazette Newsies
Satureinn TE Hitchens
Mike Rodriguez
Cranette
Spray
Bane and
Pearson
Parochial 5s To Play Four Games This Week
Parochial five teams face four contests in six days. Immaculate Conception meets St Ambrose at Davenport after three straight wins. St Wenceslaus, fresh from beating Williamsburg, faces St Marys Iowa City at Iowa City then hosts St Marys Marshalltown. St Patricks plays Sacred Beart Waterloo on Friday to balance wins and losses.
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Immaculate Conception
St. Ambrose Academy
Davenport
Ambrosians
St. Wenceslaus
Williamsburg High School
St. Mary's
Iowa City
Marshalltown
St. Patrick’s
Sacred Beart of
Waterloo
Oor
Anamosa High Beats West Liberty 24 to 11 on Home Court
Special to The Gazette ANAMOSA The Anamosa high school basketball team defeated West Liberty 24 to 11 on Friday evening. Anamosa led 3 to 2 at halftime as close guarding limited scoring. Mershon topped Anamosa with 12 points while Crene led West Liberty with 4.
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Anamosa
Anamosa High
West Liberty High
Mershon
Crene
Clarence Tears Sweep Calamus In Three Wins
Clarence high school teams swept Calamus in three games Friday night. The girls fought hard for a 27 to 19 win with Harness scoring 21 of Clarence’s 27. The first string crushed Calamus 41 to 13, and Hansen added 17 points. The Clarence seconds dominated 39 to 3, leading 20 to 0 at halftime.
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Gazette
Clarence
Calamus
Harness
Hansen
Newhall High Takes Pair From Shellsburg
Shellsburg hosts Newhall as the Newhall varsity won 36-22 with a 22-9 halftime lead and the Newhall seconds won 16-5. The Shellsburg independents then beat Newhall’s quintet 31-21, led 14-10 at the half.
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Newhall High
Shellsburg
Shellsburg High School
Newhall
Newhall Jed
Shellsburg Independents
West Branch Cagers Top Mechanicsville 33 28
West Branch defeated Mechanicsville 33 to 28 as Jackson fouled out for Mechanicsville. Gibson stood out on offense for West Branch while Balding led the defense in a hard fought victory.
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West Branch Cagers
Mechanicsville
West Branch
Jackson
Gibson
Balding
CLASS IN GOLF CHIEFS MIND OVER METHOD
Chester Horton argues golf success hinges on mental focus and a firm left hand grip, with right hand adjustments not compromising control. He cites Sarazen’s 1922 Open win as proof that a determined mental image drives improvement, urging readers to visualize perfect swing actions.
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Sarazen
Chicago
Copsrizht
Hutchinson Five Star Lineup Faces Alberts in Coe Gym
Hutchinson Kansas five brings three ex Pittsburg State stars Clarence Ratzlaff Buck Vanek Elmer Johnson to confront Alberts in Coe gym on Wednesday. Vanek guards while Ratzlaff and Johnson are forwards. Hutchinson also boasts ten strong players including Walt Henrion former Nebraska shooter. Alberts ramping up practice after last season’s tough slate.
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Hutchinson
Chicago Five
Walt Henrion
University of Nebraska
Alberts
Middle West
Tipton Cage Teams Triumph in Double Header
Tipton won twice in a basketball doubleheader Friday. In the opener Tipton Junior College rallied to beat Roosevelt Military Academy 25 to 21 as Hipple and Laszenzky hit key three pointers to seal the win. In the nightcap Tipton High routed University High of Iowa City 37 to 18, with Hamilton and Lind scoring most of the points for Tipton.
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Tipton Cage
the Gazette
Tipton
Tipton Junior College
Roosevelt Military Academy
Aledo
Ill
Roosevelt
Hipple
Laschanzky
Tipton Junior Roosevelt
Military College
I Academy
Peter Hipple
Dcrawford
Laucamp
Baker
Miller
Toddville Girls Top Alburnett 21 14 In Tight Win
Toddville high girls beat Alburnett 21 to 14 with Biiney scoring 12 and Waterbury 8 while leading most of the game. In the boys game Alburnett edged Toddville 26 to 25 after trailing 13 8 at halftime and a late Toddville comeback fell short on a winning Tims basket in the final 45 seconds.
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Toddville
Toddville High School
Alburnett High
Biiney
Waterbury
Alburnett
Alburnett Boys
Wilson
W. Newman
Tims
Hanlon recalls deals he made in Baltimore
In Baltimore in 1894 Ned Hanlon built the Orioles that won three pennants and a world championship, later saying he made 2500 from those deals. He notes Tom Yawkey’s 380000 spend on eleven Red Sox players and suggests today’s buyers would face different prices for stars like Willie Keeler and Hughie Jennings.
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Orioles
Ned Hanlon
Joe Quinn
Sadie McMahon
Charles Esper
George Hemming
Frank Bowerman
Bill Clark
Jimmy Donnelly
Steve Brodie
Bill Hofer
Joe Kelly
Wilbert Robinson
Hughie Jennings
Heinie Reitz
Jack Doyle
John McGraw
Willie Keeler
Arlie Pond
Bill
Hanlon
Baltimore
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Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Edward
Ned) Hanlon
Baltimore Orioles
Ned
Baltimore Park Board
Yawkey
Dan Brouthers
Kid Gleason
Mr. Yawkey
Meanwell optimistic on Wisconsin rebound season
Madison report notes Dr. Walter E. Meanwell, Wisconsin's coach, expects a return to form as the Badgers showcase taller regulars, sharp shooters, and a fast breaking offense. The article cites Poser Hamann Knake Smith and Preboski among key players, with Meanwell predicting a top Big Ten finish next year.
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Madison
Wis
Walter E. Meanwell
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Hamann
Bill Chandler
Marquette
Middle West
Robert Knake
Washburn
Tommy Smith
Valparaiso
Ind
Felix Preboski
Antigo
McAnwell
Dr. Meanwell
Badgers
Washington Masons To Hold Billiard Tourney
Washington Ia Thirty two members of the local Masonic lodge have entered the annual billiard tournament and are divided into six teams. Round robin play leads to a six team finals round robin. Pollok Wallace defends the title. Teams announced by Z R Phillips include Wilder Bell Zear Hinshaw Tom Carson Dr J M Lloyd Ernie Rouse Carl Jungbluth Ralph Gibson Robert Grimes Preston Wolfe Floyd Roe Peter Donessen Claire Dewey Oscar Cuddy Julius Morrison Ford Merkin Frank Bostwick Paul Snakenberg Harry Simpson Julius Enslin T R Phillips Lee Holland T L Brookhart Wisle Long Lloyd Loverett Lloyd Arnold Tom Berdo Paul Gorham T G Lee Dr Robert Hender George Rudiger W T Carson Merle Lytle
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Pollok Wallace
Z. R. Phillips
Wilder Bell
Zear Hinshaw
Tom Carson
J. M. Lloyd
Ernie Rouse
Carl
Robert Hender
George Rudiger
W. T. Carson
Merle Lytle
Martelle High Wins 46th Straight At Home
Martelle High School extended its home winning streak to 46 with a 21 to 17 victory over Monticello High on Friday night. Martelle Juniors lost 21 to 16 to Monticello Juniors. The Martelle Independents defeated Monticello 37 to 28.
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Martelle High
Martelle
Martelle High School
Monticello High
Martelle Juniors
Monticello Juniors
Martello Independents
Monticello
Stanwood and Springdale split doubleheader contests
Stanwood and Springdale split a Friday night doubleheader with the Stanwood girls losing 15 to 47, and the Springdale boys winning 36 to 25. Schwartz led Springdale in scoring while Blinkhammer topped Stanwood in points.
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Gazette
Stanwood, Jra
Stanwood
Springdale
Schwartz
Blinkhammer
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