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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1937

Page

49

Bresnahan Starts Work On Iowa Track Team With 14 Veterans

Coach George Bresnahan begins his seventeenth Iowa track season with fourteen lettermen as core. He eyes a strong sprint and middle distance squad and must replace Francis Cretzmeyer. Key athletes include Dooley Lyle Harris Skinner Nelson Waples Lamb Nelson Beebe McElhinney DeHeer, with notable sophomores Waples Graves Billig Teufel Purvis and Een.

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Cornell Wrestling Triumph Over Waterloo YWCA

Cornell College wrestling defeated the Waterloo YWCA team 292 to 412 in Mount Panon. Crumbaugh and Meer scored victories at 118 and 127 pounds respectively as the meet showcased multiple weight class results and notable performances by Cornell grapplers.

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Lighters Culvers Clash In First Half Title Decider

The YMCA league pacesetter clash pits Iowa Electric Light and Power and Culver Motors as the first half championship hinges on the Thursday game. Both teams have gone 8-0 in league play, with other matchups and a reshuffled schedule outlined for the coming week.

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Thunderbolts lead team play fuels balanced scoring

The Franklin Thunderbolts emphasize teamwork in a 44 point night led by Jim Swift with 10. The balance across players worries opponents more than a single star, signaling a growing threat as they push through the season. Sunday features Immaculate Conception versus St Patricks in a local game, drawing large crowds and parochial interest.

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Oskaloosa Defeats Grinnell 36 to 28 in Tight Tilt

Oskaloosa edged Grinnell 36 to 28 as the teams traded baskets in a low scoring first half. Oskaloosa led by a slim margin at halftime and held on to secure the win behind strong defense and key baskets from their offense.

Oskaloosa Grinnell

Keota Holds Lead In Ke-Wash Loop Basketball Race

Keota leads the Ke-Wash loop standings as Richland and other teams compete. Top scorer Ross posts high points while guards and centers contribute, with teams jockeying for position in the race.

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Bennett Girls Rally Past Lisbon in Easy Win

Bennett girls defeated Lisbon 37 to 19 on Friday. Substitutes saw significant floor time as Jeanette Vaughn scored 10 field goals and 2 free throws while Mar van Wemann added 3 field goals and 2 free throws. Vanderer of Livon led Lisbon with 6 points. Bennett suffered their first loss of the season in a 15 to 14 score for the other game.

Lisbon Players Scorecard Highlights

Roup and Bowers of Lisbon each tallied five points while another teammate added four points, showcasing a balanced scoring effort for the squad.

Roup and Bowers Lisbon

Conesville Tops Riverside 33 17 for 14th Straight Win

Special to The Gazette Conesville high school defeated Riverside 33 to 17 here Friday. Kemp led Conesville with 11 points as they stretched their regular-season winning streak to 14. Riverside girls beat Conesville 19 to 16.

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States fight federal grid tax on college athletics

Four state colleges refuse the 10 percent sports admission tax and seek refunds. The College of William and Mary joins the challenge, while federal courts block tax collection from Georgia institutions and University of Iowa cases proceed toward the Supreme Court as states defend rights over athletic programs.

Washington Supreme Court Internal Revenue Bureau College of William and Mary Virginia Atlanta E. Marvin Underwood University of Georgia Georgia Tech Court of Appeals Uncle Sam National Collegiate Athletic Association

Five Team Race for 1937 National League Pennant

The 1937 National League pennant race looks open among five or six clubs with stronger Cardinals and Cubs, Pirates, Reds, and Giants. Expansion of night games, new stars, and balanced rosters could boost attendance. Stan and managers return, while aging giants rebuild the infield and pitching depth improves.

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Cyclone baseball to play 18 game spring schedule

Iowa State baseball, co champions with Oklahoma, will play an 18 game spring schedule. The Cyclones face five conference foes in two game series with Oklahoma visiting May 6 and 7. Outdoor track competes in seven meets with Missouri, Kansas State and Drake at home.

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Montezuma Edges Marengo High 27 25 in Tight League Fight

Marengo suffers first Iowa Cedar Valley league loss at Montezuma 27 25 on Friday night. Sperrow led Marengo with 10 points while Gortach scored 9 for Montezuma. Marengo seconds beat Montezuma seconds 13 12 in the curtain raiser.

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