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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
3
Langford notes no radical changes likely and aims to simplify the code. He contrasts college rules with pro play, defends the 1932 dead ball rule, and argues against moving goal posts back to the goal lines due to safety and rarity of field goals.
Burleigh Grimes, aging spitballer and longtime NL veteran, in line for a combined pitching and coaching role with the St. Louis Cardinals after a recent health and conditioning turnaround near New Haven Missouri. He notes improved form since 1931 and hints at a deal contingent on Dazzy Vance sale to Cincinnati.
Special to The Gazette Fayette Coach Doc Dorman reshapes the Upper Iowa lineup to counter a Buena Vista setback and take on surprise town conference leader Dubuque. Willenberg returns at guard with Ryan Hughes and Sungalia competing. Tate centers with Bishop and Raney as reserves. forwards include Arospler Mueller Bryant and Arthur.
In Keystone, Blairstown defeated the Keystone varsity 23 12 while the Keystone second team won 20 16. The first Stringers suffered injuries and graduation losses cutting field performance. Keystone Independents overwhelmed Van Horne Independents 26 to 4 with only one field goal by the losers.
Parnell Ramblers overpower Cosgrove 39 to 26 in a tight contest. Timm and Muterin dominated at center for Parnell while McCabe starred for Cosgrove. Seconds tied 12 12 after three overtime periods. Parnell scheduled to face North English January 23 and St Pat's Cedar Rapids January 30.
In Des Moines Ogus Sonnewbere of Boston defeated Ralph Mondt of Greeley two straight falls. In New York Medsto threw Herb Freeman. In Los Angeles Jim Browning defeated Joe Savoldis after Savoldis was disqualified for kicking after each fall. Seattle Charlie Hanson tossed Steward Cantonwine two of three falls. Marvin Westernbere defeated Jack Kogut two of three falls in Tacoma. Montreal results noted two of three falls.
Coasting accidents on ice injure two children in Tama. Gerald La Motte, 10, needed five stitches after hitting a water hydrant in the Brooks school yard. Loretta Werner, 8, suffered a double fracture when her sled veered into a ditch. Cascade plans a centennial celebration with speeches and committee notes. Delegates install I O O F and Rebekah officers in Independence and Delhi lodges. West Union hosts Methodist church district meeting with eight six ministers attending. multiple addresses listed. Delhi Savings Bank elects directors and officers. Earlville hosts Epworth Leagues rally. Victor firemen hold a banquet with cards and basketball.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Cecil Brown 20 who died Monday from a brain tumor at his home. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Austen E Brown. Burial followed at the Wellman cemetery. Survived by five sisters and three brothers with relatives listed.
Carl Christianson is recovering after a chip from wood chopping struck just below his left eye causing a deep gash that required seven stitches. His eyeball remained unharmed.
Dr. Harry M. Gage president of Coe College delivered the commencement address at Memorial building for Grant and Washington graduates. He extolled immutable standards of humanity, progressiveness, education, and service, urging a race of improved human behavior and the end of life as evolution in education and spirit. The 196 graduates received diplomas in a program featuring mixed high school choruses and a processional. Keota funeral notices followed for Mrs. Sarah Powell, age 90, Keota’s oldest resident, survived by son John Powell and daughter Sadie Powell.
Lloyd Morris vice-president of Coe college will be the speaker at the father and son banquet of the Presbyterian church in Mount Vernon on January 31. The announcement came from the Reverend E C Moorhead.
The Montana House, by a large majority, rejected a motion to present articles of impeachment against Gov. Frank H. Cooney and Sec. of State Sam W. Mitchell. The move followed charges of irregularities in office conduct raised by political opponents.
Mrs. Denso B Maytag wife of Fred L Maytag founder of the Maytag Washing Machine Co died at home in Newton Thursday at age 74. She had been in failing health for years and is survived by her husband two sons L B Maytag and E H Maytag of Newton and two daughters Mrs W H Smith of Prattville Ala and Mrs H I Soarey of Colorado Springs. Hartwick high school declamatory contest held Tuesday crowned Perry Grier and Ralph Boatman in oratorical. Maxine Boatman and Clara Clappe won dramatic. Jane Korns and Edward Sherwood won humorous. A dual contest will be held at Guernsey soon.
Des Moines architect H P D Rawson presented plans to Governor Herring for a $448000 addition to the state historical building. The proposal calls for a main building and a wing costing about $257000 with one third funded by a public works grant and the rest borrowed from the PWA. The new structure would front on Des Moines street behind the historical building opposite the statehouse and measure 45 by 259 feet with a central core and three wings to the museum.
Des Moines Iowa senate approves a 500 appropriation as the state share for CWA construction of a sidewalk along highway 18 near the state school for the blind in Vinton. The measure, urged by lawmakers Ler Hopkins Stanley, passed 40 to 0 and goes to the house for action. The federal government funds the rest via the Civil Works Administration.
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