St Louis U Joins Missouri Valley Athletic Conference
St Louis University the Catholic school with about 5 000 students was admitted as the eighth member of the Missouri Valley conference by unanimous vote. The Billikins will compete in swimming and indoor track this season and play three conference football games in 1937. Cecil Muellerleile the coach and athletic director revived baseball track and hockey. The university's Edward J Walsh Memorial Stadium seats 20 000 and the gym 3 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinnell
Missouri Valley Athletic Conference
St. Lous University
Strong
Grinnell
St. Lous
St Louis
Billikins
Washington University
Missouri Valleys
St. Lows
Drake
Tulsa
Oklahoma
A. & M. Creighton
Washburn
St Lows
Billikins Wall
St. Louis U
Midwest
George Gunn
Cecil Muellerleile
Billiken
Mull
Edward J. Walsh
University
Ellsworth Vines Beats Fred Perry in Detroit Showdown
Ellsworth Vines, fully recovered, defeated Fred Perry in straight sets 14 12 6 2 6 1 before 6500 at Detroit in a pro tennis tournament, narrowing the match count to one win needed to clinch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Fred Perry
Detroit
Ellsworth iWines
Coe and Cornell Set for Tuesday Meeting in Mount Vernon
Special to The Gazette Mount Vernon Iowa Coe and Cornell basketball teams prepare for the fifty-eighth showdown on Alumni Gym court Tuesday evening Judd Dean and the Purple cagers look to snap a long series history dating back to the early 1900s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Cornell
Judd Dean
Coe
Coce-Cornell
Ian
Te ‘Alumni
Vernon
Carnell
Poater
Huge Hoe
A ‘Fink
Bob Cire
Dave Peterson
Tore
James Fetters
Martin Actaelerie
Ott Mitchell
Berin
Birkhehn
Central Cagers Edge Penn 33 to 32 in tight finish
Central College defeats Penn by 33 to 32 after a late free throw by Thompson. Penn led 32 31 late, but Central controlled the ball in the final seconds to secure the win with missed free throws and key plays from Baker Walters Deady Fort Thompson and Kester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Cagers
Penn
TFITA
Aps Central Cavlege
Venp Bto
Overeeanure
Thompson
Central
Tarals
Taras
Bya
Baker Gener
Ken Over
Walters
Fort Thompson
Kester Weeeman
Knox Des Moines Ditkerson
Iona Traders
Simmons Team to Play Here January 21
Ozac Simmons known as Ebony Ed brings an all star Negro squad to Cedar Rapids to face Immaculate Conception CY O on January 21. The lineup features Don Simmons Wilbur Wallace Skeezix Briggs Burkey Burkhart and top CY O players Seghi Forrestal Wilson Pisarik and others from Immaculate Conception and St. Wenceslaus. Tickets are 25 cents general admission 15 cents for students and children. The game will be at Immaculate Conception gym on Fourth Avenue SE between Eighth and Tenth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozac Simmons
University of
Ozzie
Iowa
Skeezix" Briggs
Burkey” Burkhart
Phil Seghi
Northwestern University
Bob Forrestal
Gordie Pisarik
Red Wilson
Crack Culver Motors
Pi- Sarik
Wilson Packer
Cy.o. Ball
Immaculate Conception
St. Wenceslaus
Immaculate Conception Gymnasium
Fourth Avenue
Eighth
Tenth Streets
Iowa Tank Team Opens Season By Beating Badgers
Iowa 2 team opened its Big Ten schedule with a 100 yard dash and a fast relay, edging the Badgers 2 points in a high school style track style meet. Star performers included Dave, Ted, and Wagner who contributed key times and a late surge to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Tank
Badgers
Iowa
Iverri
Parsons Defeats Columbia In Overtime 32 31
Parsons edged Columbia 32 31 in overtime after a 28 28 tie at regulation. Columbia guard Larry Kiuse led with 10 points while Bernard Black added 8 for Parsons in a close conference clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hestons
Parsons Carers
Columbia
Cuhawks
Larry Kiuse
Bernard Black
Parsons
Columbia City
Krowee
McLeary
Martzes iSimpson
Waterloo East Tops West In First East-West Showdown
East high school edged West 30 to 17 in a capacity crowd of about 1500 at Waterloo. Officials included Fred Winter of Cedar Rapids as the contest’s referee as local standings show strong Waterloo representation atop the Mississippi Valley Conference standings with Roosevelt holding the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West Waterloo
West
Mississippi Valley Conference
Waterloo
Fred Winter
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Folk
Roosevelt
Franklin
Thundermete
McKinley
Ardoere
Davenport
Losig
Teva C's
Dubuque
Resem
Iut
Clinton Wall
Bewa
Secord
Silver Skates Ice Meet At The Rink Today
Readouts list events and heats for a local ice meet with runners-up and finalists across divisions. Names include LeRoy James Frank Shimek Perry McCollister Ted Welch Frank Sladek Emerson Hovey and many others competing in 220 and 440 yard races plus 1 mile and 2 mile finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Vynanek
Jayne Edwards
Beulah McCann
Jeanne Anthony
Nora Berger
Doris Ford
Evalyn Popelka
Bob Helm
John Shepard, Jr
Art McGuire
Bob Dennis
Bob Hach
Harold Hanna
LeRoy Front
Charles Reinheimer
George Shimek
Larry Dennis
Frank Balazs
Charles Moes
Deon Terwilliger
Wayne Mitter
Warren Caldwell
Jack Hamm
Ray Hayward
Billy McCollister
George Popelka
Bob Sorenson
Ray Goodrow
Carl Prabel, Jr
Donald Hall
Bob Henderson
Marvin Doherty
Thomas Eastman
Peter Schwinn
George Owen
Jim Henderson
Lloyd Mrstik
Weston Ralston
Leo Morrisey
Billy Boston
Buster Mrstik
Gene Moos
Herbert Morrow
George Bartholemy
Cleo Madeson
Gene Mcc
Robert McCann
Bill Norris
Frank Slade
Emerson Hovey
Leo Leonard
Kathleen Irwin
Marian Chyba
Martha Jane Snell
Dorothy Lehman
Barbara Shepard
Sarah May Messinger
Eleanor Mutter
Lonnie Winters
Wayne Miter
Carl Prabel
Ted Welch
Ed Shimek
Leroy James
Frank Swift
Grant Faust
Perry McCollister
Frank Sladek
Frank Shimek
Charles Reinhaimer
LeRoy Frunt
Helen Hicks Opens Large Lead in Augusta Golf Meet
Helen Hicks of Woodmere Long Island fired a par 79 in the second round to surge seven strokes ahead in the 54 hole women s titleholders championship at Augusta Ga. Her 36 hole total stands 159 with Dorothy Kirby and Jane Cothran tied for second at 166. Babe Didrikson trails, while Patty Berg slips to third at 167 and Kathryn Hemphill sits fourth at 170.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Helen Hicks
Woodmere
Long Island
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Jane Cothran
Greenville
S.C
Babe Didrikson
Beaumont
Texas
Miss Berg
South Carolina
Kathryn Hemphill
Helen Detweiler
Washington
Shellsburg Dominates Newhall 43 to 18 in Hoop Showdown
Shellsburg surged past Newhall 43 to 18 after a tight first half 15-11 as front court players Husted Holmes and Kibbie led a defensive and offensive run. Guards held strong defense and Bradley contributed. Newhall’s seconds finished 26 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Shellsburg
Husted
Holmes
Kibbie
Newhall
Bradley
Tee
Newhall Seconds
Van Fleet and Elston Sign New Cedar Rapids Contracts
Van Fleet and Elston become the first Raiders pitchers from the previous season to sign for 1937. Both reported to winter headquarters amid salary increases, with Van Fleet noted for 17 wins and Elston for 14 as a left hander. Their combined 31 victories anchor Cap Crossley’s planned pitching staff as Jim Waves follows Howard Taylor to Rochester and Allyn Stout returns to the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red van Fleet
Dick Elston
Cedar Rapids Raiders
Harry Johnson
van Fleet
Ben Turpin
Des Moines
Howard Taylor
Raiders
Rochester
Elston
Joop
Johnson
Chieftain
Van
Cap Crossley
Jim Waves
Taylor South
Allyn Stout
St. Louis Cardinals
Chelsea Cagers Drop Two To Keystone Teams
Chelsea high school lost on home floor to Keystone 35 25 with Miller 17 points for Keystone and Allee with 10 and C Boyer with 10 for Chelsea. Chelsea junior high also fell to Keystone Pl high team by a snowed under score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Cagers
Chelsea
Keystone High
Miller
Keystone
Allee
C Boyer
Keystone Pl
Bramham Optimistic Outlook For Minor Leagues In 1937
Dunlap NC AP Bramham president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues expresses optimism for the 1937 season. He notes 1936 stability with 26 leagues across 31 states and 3 Canadian provinces, new Evergreen league added, and expectations for 30 plus leagues offering wholesome entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Dunlap N.C
Canada
National Association
Evergreen League
Iowa Athletic Board May Reveal Director Monday
The Iowa Athletic Board may announce the appointment of a new athletic director at its meeting Monday. Prof C M Updegraff asked press to refrain from discussion until the board breaks its silence, fueling expectations that an appointment may precede selecting a football coach. Ernest G Schroeder and Moray L Eby are the names most mentioned for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa Athletic Board
C. M. Updegraff
Updegraff
Ernest G. Schroeder
Town
Moray L. Eby
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Kipke Reappointed as Michigan Coach
The University of Michigan athletic board of control reappointed Harry G. Kipke as head football coach for next year. The notice cited rumors at rest and named the advisory staff with approval from Fielding H. Yost. Franklin Cappon was named assistant line coach Bennie Oosterbaan and Wallie Weber as backfield coach for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan Athletic Board of Control
Harry G. Kipke
Michigan
Fielding
H. Yost
Columbia
Yost
Franklin Co. Cappon
Bennie Oosterbaan
Wallie Weber
Lost Nation Independent Cagemen Take Two Tilts
Lost Nation cagemen defeated Elwood in a doubleheader at the Legion Hall on January 14. In the first game Lost Nation 37 Elwood 35 the second game saw Lost Nation 53 Elvira 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Nation
Cagemen
Oate Nation
Legion Hall
Elwood
Elvira
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catholic School
Loop
Washington U
Creighton
Coe and
Poe
Borden
Anderson
Chompunt Constantine
Menire
Gipner
Kenavere
Keere ‘ Dradmon
Arkene
Freede
Seerman
Janda Motor Repair
Lowa Teatte
Simmon
Iowa Grid Star
Krister
Deli
Y.M.C.A
George Cisler
Jack Krumbholz
Red Forrey
Bill Dykhuizen
Eldred Stillman
Frank Fiala
Krumbholz
Chicago
Waterloo High School Athleties
Trere Ganereaurg
Dence
Atelee
Stanwood-Clarence
Benner
Clarence Canta
Clarence
Stanwo
Frankin Gymnasium
Bears
Tom Crabbe
Bert Jenkins
Raider
Bramham
W. G. Bramham
Athletic Board
Kipke
10Th St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!