Indians Trade Vosmik Knickerbocker Hildebrand for Solters Lary Andrews
Cleveland Indians dispatch three stars to St. Louis Browns by long distance telephone in exchange for Julius Solters Lynford Lary and Ivy Paul Andrews. Manager Rog ers Hornsby and staff ratify the deal with Alva Bradley and Steve O Neill approving.
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Leveland
INS
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis
Indians
Joe Vosmik
Bill Knickerbocker
Oral Hildebrand
Browns
Julius “Moose” Solters
Lynford Lary
Ivy Paul Andrews
Vu. v. Slapnicka
Alva Bradley
Rogers Hornsby
Slapnicka
Steve O'Neill
Bradley
Phoenix
Ariz
Solters
Lary
Andrews
Hildebrand
Hornsby
Cedar Rapids Silver Skates Meet Highlights Junior Stars
A Cedar Rapids silver skates carnival drew strong attendance after weather delays. Dorothy Lehman placed third in the intermediates with Perry McCollister winning all three events in that division. Emerson Hovey suffered a facial abrasion but finished races after first aid. Weston Ralston led the juniors with graceful skating while Marvin Doherty dominated prelims and finals. Billy McCollister stepped up to juniors. Jack Hamm took chromium skates bronze, Ted Welch won a tiebreaker for bronze, and L. T. Caldwell suffered a fall yet finished.
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Dorothy Lehman
Miss Lehman
Perry McCollister
McCollister
Leo Leonard
Emerson Hovey
Hovey
Vic Hasek
Cedar Rapids
Weston Ralston
Marvin Doherty
Shimek
Miss Vynanek
Billy McCollister
Doherty
Jack Hamm
Robert McCann
Ted Welch
Welch
L. T
Tommy” Caldwell
Winter
Frank Martin
Tom Hayden
Carl Lavell
D. McGregor
Gurney Day
Chine Stodola
Forest Rutgers
Orville Rust
Leonard Paula
Paul Kindler
Tom Crabbe
Harold Horan
W. L. Barnard
C. Ward Macy
Moray Eby
N. Harold West
Ira Brooks
Ralph A. Snyder
Les Crabbs
Harold Templeman
Leslie Grigg
John W. Beck
Buddy Byrnes
Iowa Hawkeyes Face Wisconsin After Slower Start
Iowa basketball meets Wisconsin at Madison after facing four top Big Ten teams. Coach Rollie Williams’ Hawkeyes hope for a second win in five games as Wally Gaddis shines and Ben Stephens remains Iowa’s scoring leader with 94 points in 11 games.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa Basketmen
Wisconsin
Madison
Hawkeyes
Cardinals
Rollie Williams
Illinois
Northwestern
Gienhone Puget
Rooney Saree
Mitchell van Ysseldyk
Frey
St Wenceslaus vs Immaculate Conception Quintet Showdown
St Wenceslaus hosts Immaculate Conception in a parochial high school doubleheader with the girls at 7 and the boys at 8. The Ive IC won the first meeting on a late free throw, and both teams feature probable lineups including Fleming SMEIN and Prohaska with Wind ex cp deo and Moore.
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St. Wenceslaus
Red Hawks
Immaculate Conception
I. C
Wenceslaus
Immaculate Concep
Prognie
Kcivaris
Fleming Smein
Cago Tan Pita
Stramel Hropecky
Prohaska Smes
Wind
Moore
Berg Wins Augusta Titleholders With 240 Total
Reheaded Patty Berg of Minneapolis won the 54 hole Augusta women Titleholders golf tournament with a 240 total after a sensational 73 in the final round. Dorothy Kirby was second with 243.
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Augusta
INS
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Dorothy Kirby
Georgia
Iowa and Illinois Gym Teams Clash in Open Season Duel
The University of Iowa hosts Illinois in a season opening dual meet in Iowa City. Captain George Nissen and Eugene Wettstein lead the Hawkeyes, with Phil Keil out with a dislocated shoulder. The meet is trial purpose and not a conference contest.
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Iowa City
INS
University of Iowa
Illinois
Illini
George Nissen
Tumbler
Eugene Wettstein
Ace
Hawkeye
Phil Keil
Bowler EarN Nyce Fires 300 In Marshalltown Match
Earl Nyce of the Plaza cafe bowling team rolled a perfect 300 Sunday in Marshalltown as his team faced the Newton Square Deal Oilers. Riley of Newton logged a 771 three-game series. Newton won the match two games to one.
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Marshalltown
Earl Nyce
Plaza Cafe
Newton Square Deal Oilers
Riley
Newton
New York Gasoline Tax Cut Will Save Drivers Millions
New York motorists are expected to save about 15 million dollars yearly from a tax reduction on gasoline from four to three cents per gallon. The change is anticipated to ease domestic costs and boost driving activity statewide.
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New York
Mike Sexton Dies Veteran Baseball Leader in Rock Island
Michael H. Sexton longtime baseball administrator and honorary president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues died at noon in his Harms hotel apartment. He shaped the Mississippi Valley and Three-I leagues and led multiple circuits, born 1863 in Rock Island. He also presided Rock Island club and chaired minor leagues arbitration.
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Rock Island, Ill
Michael H. Sexton
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Harms Hotel
United States
Mr. Sexton
National Association of Minor Leagues
Rock Island
Sexton
Rock Island Baseball Club
Western Association
Minor Leagues Association
Chicago
Silver Skate Meet Full of Fast Juvenile to Senior Winners
Juvenile boys dominated events with Weston Ralston taking 220 and 440 yard dashes, followed by Edwards and Yates in places. Junior and intermediate divisions saw Doherty, McCollister, Hamm and Terwilliger claim top spots in 220 and 440 yard dashes and the one mile finals. Senior and women races highlighted by John Shepard Jr and Rose Vynanek with multiple podiums.
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Weston Ralston
Clinton Edwards
Willard Yates
Richard Brown
C. Edwards
Leo Morrissey
Ralston
Edwards
Yates
Doherty
McCollister
Hamm
Dean Terwilliger
George Popelka
Terwilliger
Billie McCollister
John Shepard, Jr
Art McGuire
Bob Helm
George Shimek
Shepard
Helm
Charles Reinheimer
Shimek
Harold Hanna
Reinheimer
McGuire
Harvard official condemns professionalism in college athletics
William J. Bingham Harvard athletic director asserts no compromise with professionalism and accuses some college presidents of ignorance or indifference to subsidizing and proselyting in their programs. He cites rising athlete shopping and warns Carnegie Foundation of a potential rude shock if investigated again.
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William J. Bingham
Harvard University
Bingham
James Bryant Conant
Carnegie Foundation
Iowa labels Illinois jinx and Davenport link to Chicago
The article notes University of Iowa basketball teams struggling against Illinois in Urbana with multiple lopsided losses over nine years. It highlights Dubuque footballer Berwanger moving to Chicago and John Davenport's rise, and recalls Dizzy Dean and Virgil Davis drama with the Cubs. Ira Davenport, former Chicago star, aided Iowa by steering Jay.
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Berwanger
Dubuque
Chicago
John Davenport
University of Iowa
Illinois
Urbana
Hawkeye
Iowa
Hawks
Iowa City
Davenport
McKinley
Ira Davenport
Maroon
Jay
Janet Dennis Wins Silver Skates in Chicago Race
Janet Dennis daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Dennis of 11000 avenue NW won the junior girls silver skates in Chicago Sunday by taking her semi final heat then the final. She previously placed second in this division last year and holds the 1935 Gazette Silver Skates. Larry Dennis placed second in crack senior men years ago and Robert Dennis won the intermediate division two years ago. all are University of Minnesota students.
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Tribune
Chicago
Janet Dennis
L. D. Dennis
Avenue NW
Gazette
Dennis
Larry Dennis
Robert
University of Minnesota
Casper Oimen Wins Norge Ski Jump Title in Cary
Casper Oimen a bricklayer from Anaconda Montana and 1936 Olympic team member won the Norge Ski club jumping championship in Cary Illinois on a softened snow course. He posted two perfect leaps 164 and 168 feet earning 149.25 points ahead of George Kotlarke and Lemoine Batson who both registered long jumps and high scores but fell short of the winner.
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Cary
Ill
Casper Oimen
Anaconda
Mont
Norge Ski Club
Oimen
George Kotlarke
Duluth
Minn
Alumni Quints Defeat Wheatland In Twin Hardcourt Wins
Wheatland High School teams fell Friday as alumni squads won both games. The girls lost 26 to 23 and the boys were defeated 72 to 41 in Wheatland.
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The
Gazette
Wheatland
Wheatland High School
Alumni Quints
Purdue Faces Illinois Title Threat In Big Ten Clash
Purdue rests atop the Big Ten with a four game win streak as Illinois looms as the toughest challenger. Ohio State eyes perfection against Indiana while Iowa visits Wisconsin and Minnesota hosts Northwestern. Michigan travels to Chicago as standings tighten around the tight race.
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Chicago
Purdue
Illinois
Boilermakers
Ohio State
Indiana
Bloomington
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northwestern
Evarston
Michigan
Hawkeyes
Illini
Buckeyes
Maroons
Wolverines
Hawkes
Badgers
Wildcats
Michigan Se
Kohawks and Coburn clash loom at Mount Vernon
Coe and Cornell hold strong conference chances after recent losses and wins. Hugo Birkhan of Cornell shines as a top scorer, while Bob Mathews of Columbia gains all tournament acclaim. St Patrick’s faces Columbia Academy in Dubuque, with Mathews dubbed the Houdini of the Hardcourt and set for Cedar Rapids showings on Feb 17 and 23.
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Coe
Lawrence
Kohawks
Hugo Birkhahn
Cornellace
Cornell
St. Patrick’s
Dubuque
Columbia Academy
Bob Matthews
Columbia
Mathews
Chicago
Iowa
Iowa Athletic Board May Act At Today's Meeting
The Iowa athletic board planned a major meeting that could appoint a new athletic director to replace Ossie Solem. Moray L. Eby and E. G. Schroeder head the race with strong alumni support, while Gordon Locke from Cleveland also figures prominently. Local observers expect focus on the directorship rather than coaching openings.
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Pone City
Iowa Athletic Bord
Ossie Solem
Moray L. Eby
Coe
E. G. Schroeder
Acthe
Iowa
Hawkeye Board
Gordon Locke
Cleveland
Locke
Western Reserve University
Iowa Board
C. M. Updegraff
Frisch Faces Card's Pitching Predicament in Camp
St Louis manager Frankie Frisch heads to training with a crowded mound outlook. He cites Dizzy Dean Lonnie Warneke and Jim Winford as top starters but notes age injuries and underperforming infield support. Frisch eyeing ten minor league hopefuls and potential returns from Weiland Haines Harrell Smith as fixes. Two pitchers McGee Ryba viewed promising but Andrews Chambers doubtful. Paul Dean status unclear as Mar tin out and Mize seeks defense upgrade.
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NEW York
Frankie Francis Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Foreman Frank
Dizzy Dean
Lonnie Warneke
Jim Winford
Bill McGee
Mike Ryba
Columbus
Si Johnson
Toronto
Bob Weiland
Ray Harris
Rochester
Morton Cooper
Ira Smith
Herb Moore
Houston
Nate Andrews
Johnny Chambers
Sacramento
Johnson
Frisch
Ruba
Jess Haines
St. Louis
Weiland
Harrell
McGee
Ryba
Andrews
Chambers
Paul Dean
Frank
Stu Martin
Johnny Mize
Grant Beats Budge In Five Sets For Dixie Crown
In Tamiami Florida Bryant Bitsy Grant of Atlanta defeated Donald Budge of Oakland in a five set final to defend the Dixie Tennis championship. Grant won 4-6 6-3 6-3 2-6 6-2 after trailing early, enhancing his standing as a top amateur.
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Tama
Fla
Atlanta
Bryant “Bitsy
Grant
Donald Budge
Oakland
Calif
America
Calmar Loses Double-Header to Waterville in Iowa
In Calmar Iowa a large crowd saw Waterville win both games Friday night. The boys lost 42-13 and the girls fell 48-12, marking a sweep by the visitors.
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Calmar
Waterville
Fairweather Re-Elected Head Of Western Assn
Tom Fairweather of Des Moines was re elected president of the Western association for a three year term at the winter meeting in Kansas City. Officials approved increasing the player limit to fifteen and raising the salary cap to 1500 per club plus adopted fines for field removal and umpire insurance. Fairweather delayed naming the umpire staff until after the Western league meeting.
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Kansas City
Fairweather
Marshalltown To Host State Junior College Meet
Marshalltown, Ia which hosts the annual state junior college basketball tournament on February 25 26 and 27 anticipated bringing roughly twenty of twenty seven public junior colleges and three private schools. The 1934 host Marshalltown team won the title after a fierce battle with Muscatine. The event was moved from Drake University Fieldhouse due to date conflicts.
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Marshalltown
B. R. Miller
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