Major Leagues Battle Sparks Interleague Feud Hopes for Payoff
A heated, ongoing clash between the American and National leagues spills into public view. At issue are night games, hall of fame selections, farm systems, and player movements as owners, managers, and players trade jibes. The piece notes Yankee and Cardinal tensions, DiMaggio versus Medwick debates, and Detroit's aggressive scouting.
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Knitters Edge Kenwood in 5 1 Hockey Victory
Cedar Rapids Knitters defeated Kenwood 5 to 1 at the west side rink Tuesday. Each Knitter scored once while Finnigan scored Kenwood’s sole goal. Kenwood goalie Cline made many remarkable saves as about 200 spectators watched.
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Viewing the Field: Cedar Rapids Parochial Hoops Rivalries
Leo Lucas reviews local parochial games in Cedar Rapids where St Wenceslaus and Immaculate Conception split a tight contest 19 to 187. The piece notes rising talents, injuries, standings shifts, and top scorers like Tom Farmer and Bob Adams as Cedar Rapids players dominate early scoring.
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Cedar Rapids
Immaculate Conception
St. Wenceslaus
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Keystone Romps Blairstown Five 52-11 in Basketball
Keystone High School defeated Blairstown 52 to 11 in a lopsided basketball game. The report notes a clear Keystone lead and mentions a next game against Newhall on Friday night.
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Blairstown
Newhall
Keystone
Dehner Tops Big Ten Scoring Through Three Games
Illinois star Lewis Pick Dehner leads the Big Ten with 47 points in three games, adding 18 field goals and 11 of 12 free throws. Indiana’s Ern est Andres trails with 19 field goals. Purdue and Wisconsin also post notable scoring and defensive marks as season totals rise.
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Three Quintets Still Unbeaten In M V League
Davenport leads the Mississippi Valley conference with four straight wins. Franklin and West Waterloo each have three victories, while Roosevelt sophomores are tied with Davenport for top position in their division. Standings follow.
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Elgin High Sweeps Two Fayette Conference Basketball Games
Elgin High School won two Fayette County Conference basketball games in consecutive days. On Monday they defeated Al pha 41 to 15 and on Friday they beat Randalia 26 to 21, extending their league record.
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Marion Boys Beat Independence for Sixth Straight Win
Marion High defeated Independence 25 to 14 behind steady ball handling and a strong first half. Jack Price led scorers with nine points as Marion seeks a third conference win at Manchester next Friday.
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Budge opens talks on turning professional boxing offer
The American and British champion Don Budge replies to promoter Jimmy Johnston with interest and a March return to hear details. Promoters expect a $65 000 price to sign, and seek a tour with Ellsworth Vines or Fred Perry before he agrees to turn pro.
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Anamosa Teams Rout Wyoming in Two-Game Night
Anamosa high school split victories as the first team won 36-11 and the second team triumphed 29-12 against Wyoming on Tuesday night. The doubleheader showcased depth for the Anamosa squads with clean team play and sharp defense throughout.
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Wyoming
Iowa Homecoming Moves Wisconsin Clash to October
Special to The Gazette Iowa City reports the Hawkeyes will host Wisconsin on October 8 marking an early Homecoming game for 1938. The schedule opens on the West Coast with U.C. S.A. as the opener, and Purdue is set for Dad's Day on October 29.
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Columbia Expects Little To Remain As Football Coach
New York AP report notes Columbia athletics director Dr. Edward E. Elliott acknowledging rumors about Lou Little’s status as head football coach. Elliott says regarding Columbia, as far as the university is concerned, it is ex-tected to make no immediate change.
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Speculation on Lou Little's Columbia tenure and AFCA role
The university indicated Lou Little will stay as head coach while denying reports he may seek other posts such as at Penn. Little did not elaborate, hinting rumors about his future may stem from his expected election as president of the American Football Coaches' association, a position Harry Kipke recently held at Michigan. Little's Columbia contract is said to run two more years.
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Four Y Basketball League games on card tonight
Four games set in the Y league at the Y M C A gym start 7 o clock with three teams finishing the first round. Culvers vs Armstrongs at 6 15 Y Dorm vs Baby Ruth at 7 Town Theater vs Yagers at 8 or 9 Armstrongs vs Gas Company. Rude Auto leads first round with .250 Peter Pan .500. Friday at 7 30 Light Company of Y Industrial league faces Peter Pan and at 8 30 Baby Ruth vs Yagers in a postponed first round game.
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Calmar and Lawler Split Double-Header Games
Calmar teams split a Tuesday double-header with Lawler. Calmar second team won 22 to 7 while Lawler first team took the other game 27 to 14.
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St Patrick's Falls To Iowa City Five In Close Showdown
Iowa City a last quarter rally led by Hod Demery and Jim Bradley produced a 26 to 25 win over St Patrick's of Cedar Rapids. Bradley scored seven points including the decisive one hand push shot as the invaders rallied from a 17-7 and 20-12 deficit. Elwood and Kenney added seven each for the Cedar Rapids team. The Iowa City second string beat West Branch Independents 26 to 10 in a preliminary game.
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Washington Juniors Rout Maquoketa 47–27 in Tuesday Showdown
Washington Junior college basketball team defeated Maquoketa 47 to 27 at home Tuesday night, earning their second win over the Jackson county squad. Washington led 22 to 14 at halftime and stayed ahead throughout the game.
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