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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

6

Grimm Relieved as Vice-President of Cubs Team Boss

Charlie Grimm was relieved of the Cubs vice-presidents title at the annual stockholders meeting. He remains the Cubs sole boss with expanded authority, while Philip Wrigley was re elected as president. Other officers reelected included John Levy, Charles Weber, and Margaret Donahue. Stoneham elected Giants president succeeding his late father Charles Stoneham.

Hicago Charlie Grimm Chicago Cubs Grimm Philip K .Wrigtey Wrigley John O Levys Charles A Weber Margaret Donahue Stonehnam Giants NEW York Horace C Stoneham New York Giants Charles A Stoneham Hot Springs Ark Stoneham Leo Bondy

West Union Sweeps Fayette In Two Basketball Games

West Union varsity routed Fayette 33 to 20 in the main game, leading 10 to 9 at halftime before pulling away in the second half with Wiltgen and Blockhaus each scoring five field goals. Fayette’s Sputcher had four baskets, and West Union’s Buldron led the curtain-raiser with 13 points.

Fayette West Union High West Union Vistors Wiltgen Blockhaus Sputcher

Victor And Marengo Divide Double Bill

Victor and Marengo split a double bill in a Tuesday night meet with Marengo girls earning their fifth straight victory. George Bowman starred for Victor Tavs with strong scoring and key plays as Captain Dewey Serre led defense and contributed despite limited fouls.

Victor Marengo the Gazette Marengo Girls Brillance George Bowman Pth Victor Tavs Kenga Tin Sarts Vonning Ponts Toawman Attes Dewey Serre Ata Rat Prey Pero

Stanwood Cagers Win Three From Lowden

Stanwood High School basketball team defeats Lowden High in three straight games. The Stanwood squad dominates with strong defense and sharp shooting, posting scores around the 30s to 40s while holding Lowden to single digits in one game.

Stanwood Cagers Lowden

Wisconsin Regents Rebuke Faculty Men Over Athletic Powers

Wisconsin regents opened their own inquiry into campus athletic affairs after accepting the athletic council’s recommendations. They rejected the council’s mild rebuke and asserted full authority of the board under state law, while stating Meanwell’s current powers are sufficient and denying broader control.

Meanwell Athletic Council Board of Regents Athletic Board Mcunwell Spears Tive

Waukon Cagers Splits In Doubleheader Night

Waukon high school basketball teams faced a doubleheader at Harpers Ferry and Galesville. The first team lost 24 to 23 in overtime against Harpers Ferry with Franks top scoring. The second team fell 10 to 27 in the Harpers Ferry game. Later at Galesville, Waukon again lost 27 to 10.

Waukon Harpers Berry TWC Thas Iad Franks Harpers Ferry Wauekon Galesville

New Entry Record For State Pin Meet

Unclear OCR text records a state pin meet entry noting records and team counts. Mentions Danenport and Des Mees with multiple digs, twenty teams involved, and a referenced date in January. The fragmentary source hints at a breakthrough or event result without clear details.

Odell Named Harvard Backfield Coach

Cambridge Massachusetts AP reports Howard Odell former Pittsburgh halfback will coach Harvard backs. He succeeds Myron Palm a former Penn State star as backfield coach announced by the athletic committee on Wednesday.

Cambridge Mass Howard Ode Pittsburgh Harvard Myron H Palm Penn State

Beck Suspended as Gotham Boxing Inspector

New York boxing official Beck, an inspector for the New York State athlete commission, was suspended Wednesday by the boxing board while a hearing Friday considers charges from Nat Blerscher of Ring magazine that Beck interfered with gambling by applying tight round-by-round tallies.

NEW York Cns Tow Beck New York State Athlete Commission Nat Blerscher The Ring Beck Ao Interferiay

McCarthy Confident Yankees Will Cop Pennant

New York manager Joe McCarthy projects the Yankees to win the American League title with Detroit second, Boston third, and Cleveland fourth. He cites a strong pitching staff and optimistic outlook for stars Lazzeri Dimaggio Gehrig and Crosetti while noting possible additions at second base shortstop outfield and catcher.

Pat Ronson International News Service New York New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Yawkey Cash Cleveland Indians Joe McCarthy Joseph Tony Lazzeri Crosetti Gehrig Gomez Chapman Joe Dimaggio Cte Joe Tigers Simmons Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Ferrell Grove Senators Buddy Myer Yanks Turkey Dimaggio Selkirk Lazzeri Heffner Red Rolfe Dickey Joe McCanny Yankees Washington Myer Ruppert Clark Griffith

Belle Plaine Surges Past Keystone 44 to 23 in Big Win

Belle Plaine's quintet defeated Keystone 44 to 23 as McCune and Harris ajaxed in long shots and solid passing propelled a 23 to 3 halftime advantage. Keystone's junior team also beat Pelle Plaine 15 to 13, before Keystone narrowed the gap late.

Qazelte Belle Plainf Belle Plaine Keystone Belle Phone McCune Harris Keystones Pelle Plaine Thor

Minnesota Freshmen, 160 Strong, Set for Varsity Trials

About 160 players, including roughly 160 sophomores and a freshman corps, report to Minnesota field house for football drills. Key names expected to rise include King Reed Widseth Wilkinson Thompson Hunt Aram and Aiken as main contenders for the Gopher fall squad.

Husky University of Minnesota Gopher Tast King Reed Widseth Wilkinson Thompson Hunt Aram Aiken Minnesota

Golden Gloves entries hit 176 from 34 cities

The Gazette reports 176 entrants from 34 cities in Iowa and Minnesota have filed for the Golden Gloves tournament. The list runs through eight weight classes with a Feb 3 to 12 showdown in the Coliseum, and an entry deadline was set to avoid last minute rush. Names of cities include Des Moines Cedar Rapids Anamosa Marion Mt Vernon and Austin Minnesota among others.

Cedar Rapids Gazette The Amateur Athletic Union Sports Dept Iowa Minnesota Pepuesen Blini Anamosa Belle Plaine Center Point Coggon Cresco Decorah Fayette Hopkinton Lamont Lime Springs Maquoketa Marion Mechanicsville Monticello Mount Vernon Ryan Solon Williamsburg Wyoming Mount Auburn Fairfax Clarinda Ely Des Moines Alburnett McGregor Town City Postville Lenox Watkins, Central City Fairfield Cedar Rapids Austin, Minn

Wrestling Results By The Associated Press

Albany New York Arnle Dusek defeated Sergei Kalmiakov. Omaha Nebraska Dusek beat Al Bislanano. Conn George Keverly defeated Ralph Garibaldi. Ireland Danno O Mahoney defeated Joe Savold. Chicago Sandor Szabo defeated Emil Duxek. Three Oaks Michigan Vesek defeated Rae Senna. San Francisco Szabo won two of three falls.

Associated Press Albany Nxvy Arnle Dusek Tan Omaha Neb Serxei Kalmikoff Sth Russia Newauckon Dmetor Dusek al Bislanano Cleveland Danno O'Mahoney Ireland Joe Savold Oaks tIncor Neh John Vesek Raesenna Steve Savage Chicago San Francisco Sandor Szabo Emil Duxek Omahar B

Gas Company Quintet Nips Ladora 38-35

The Gas Company five defeated the Ladora Independents Tuesday night by a 38 to 35 score.

Gas Company Five Ladora Independents

Conesville Beats Columbus Junction In Thin Win

In a Tuesday contest at Columbus Junction Conesville tops Columbus Junction 35 to 20 with Jean scoring 12 points for Conesville. Conesville reserves lost 32 to 11 to Columbus Junction reserves.

Conesville Columbus Junction Jean

Drake Subdues Washington In 36-25 Victory

Drake University, 1935 co champion, opened its Missouri Valley season with a 36 to 25 win over Washington University in Des Moines. Forrest Swan led Drake with five field goals while Dwight Hafeli paced Washington with four field goals and two free throws as Drake built an 18 to 12 halftime lead and held on. Washington toured a three game northern trip, defeating Grinnell prior to this loss and falling to Creighton in Omaha the night before.

Des Moines Drake University Washington University Bears Drake Washington Grinnell Creighton Omaha Forrest Swan Dwight Hafeli Washington Center St Louis

Louis Predicts Quick Win Over Retzlaff in Chicago Fight

Joe Louis confident of finishing Charles Retzlaff within three rounds in Friday’s Detroit bout preview. Promoter Mike Jacobs reports strong advance sales with about 40 000 dollars already on line and hopes for 90 000 by fight night. Louis’ camp, including Julian Black and Johnny Roxborough, stays upbeat despite mixed public prediction.

Chicago Joe Louis Detroit Charles Retzlaff Louis Julian Black Combine Johnny Roxborough Stooges Baer Retzlaff Mike Jacobs Jacobs

Stark Named Most Popular Umpire in National League

Albert Dolly Stark topped the NL poll as baseball players chose the most popular umpire for the second straight year. Bill McGowan led the American League as the top umpire in 1935 in a Sporting News ballot of 263 players from all teams. Stark received 13 270 votes, with Bill Kiem second in the NL and 12 590 votes. McGowan had 11 050 votes. Geisel and Moriarity followed in AL and NL rankings.

ST Louis Albert Dolly” Stark Bill McGowan Sporting News Baseball Weekly Stark Bill Kiem Kiem Uimps Geisel George Moriarity George Magerkurth

Clarence Girls Beat Olin 37 to 27 In Eastern Play

Clarence’s fast moving girls basketball team defeated Olin 37 to 27 Tuesday night. Key contributors Kline and Harness produced decisive thrusts while Matejka led a stubborn Olin defense. Ball handling impressed as Clarence and Olin traded strong plays. Durant was held to six points by Clarence in a separate boys game.

Clarence Olin Kline Harness Matejka Durant Bunge Urant

Solem Attacks Subsidizing Athletes at Iowa

Ossie Solem, athletic director and head football coach at the State University of Iowa, condemns a Southeastern Conference subsidizing plan as an insult to honest schools. He urges amateurism in college sports, warns against recruitment tactics, and comments on Ozzie Simmons and Minnesota’s 1935 ranking during a public talk at the John Kennedy Schoolmasters club in Anche ster.

Anchester Southeastern Conference Ossie Solem State University of Iowa John Kennedy Schoolmasters Club Solem Delaware County Salem Ozzie Simmons Iowa Minnesota

Policeman Carter Faces Rothberg In Memorial Colisee Mat Opener

Evansville officer Sam Carter becomes a wrestler in a Friday night card at Memorial Coliseum with Abe Rothberg as the opponent. The show also features Cliff Olson versus Earl Wampler and the Rasputin Tobin versus Frank Speers in the main event.

Memorial Coliseum Sam Carter Evansville Ind Carter Abe Rothberg New York Cliff Olson Earl Wampler Farmer “Rasputin Tobin Frank Speers Speers Rudy la Dizzi Olson Lou Plummer Plummer Wampler Towa Ikewise

Hawks Set For Ohio State And Michigan Road Trip

University of Iowa basketball plans a two game road trip this week after returning from Madison. Coach Rollie Williams targets Columbus and Ann Arbor for clashes with Ohio State on Saturday and Michigan next Monday.

The Gazette Iowa City, Jr Best University of Iowa Rollie Williams Hawkeye Cagers Madison Wis Columbus Hawkeyes Ohio State Michigan Ann Arbor Williams

Anamosa High Tops Monticello In Eastern Town Clash

Anamosa high school defeated Monticello 26 to 12 for its first Eastern Town conference win of the season. Anamosa led 12 to 7 at halftime and held Monticello to a single field basket in the second half. Freshman center Blayney led scorers with five field goals. A preliminary game saw Monticello junior high defeat Anamosa locals.

Anamosa Anamosa High School Monticello Helt Blayney Monti Junior High

Veenker Named Regional Chairman for Olympic Fund Drive

Ames Iowa George Veenker Iowa State athletic director was appointed fifth district chairman to raise funds for the U S Olympic team. Named by Frank McCormick NC AA athletic director Veenker will oversee the campaign in Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma North Dakota and South Dakota.

AMES George Veenker Iowa State College Veenker Frank McCormick Minnesota National Collegiate Athletic Association Iowa State Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma North Dakota South Dakota

Luther Cagemen Bow To Macalester 37 To 23

Macalester defeated Luther College 37 to 23 in a non conference game at St Paul Iowa. Macalester opened strong with a 17 point first half run before Luther scored its first field goal.

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Shellsburg Five Wins 7th Straight Victory

Shellsburg high secured its seventh consecutive win by routing Blairstown 50 to 15 on Blairstown’s floor. Boyer scored 28 points as Shellsburg led 19 to 2 at halftime. The team next plays Newhall on Friday at the focal floor.

Shellsburg Shellsburg High Blairstown Boyer Newhall

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