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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

9

Linn County Prep Cage Meet Set for Feb 4–6 at Y M C A

The Linn County Schoolmen's club hosts the annual basketball tournament at the local YMCA February 4 5 and 6. Thirteen teams from Linn County schools under 2500 population compete, excluding Cedar Rapids and Marion. Admission 35 cents, 25 cents for qualifying students. officials Bud Byrnes Adolph Ahrens. Schedule includes Center Point Mount Vernon Springville Lis a Coggan Alburnett Viola Palo Toddville Central City Walker. Semis and finals on Saturday.

Linn County Linn County Schoolmen’s Club Iowa High School Athletic Association Cedar Rapids Marion Lisbon Alburnett Springville Coggan Mount Vernon Central City George Caryl Coggon Bud Byrnes Adolph Ahrens J. B. Speake Walker A. C. Hoorneman A. B. Pierce Center Point Viola Palo Toddville Ely

Farewell Given To Frank Martin By C. R. Officials

A Cedar Rapids Officials association farewell for Frank Martin Roosevelt coach as he leaves this week for Racine Wisconsin. Montrose hotel event included short speeches and about thirty coaches and officials in attendance. Attendees listed include Judd Dean Dick Barker and Jack McLees from Mount Vernon Anamosa.

Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Frank Martin Roosevelt Racine Wis Martin Judd Dean Dick Barker Mount Vernon Jack McLees Anamosa

Immaculate Conception team tops Cascade in 33-9 rout

In Cascade Cedar Rapids I C teams outpaced Cascade with the Immaculate Conception boys winning 33-9 while the visiting girls posted 17-7. I C standouts Stramel Prohaska Fleming led scoring as Lane top-scored for Cascade. Keane and Skahill stood out for Cascade in a game noted for I C dominance.

Cascade Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids St. Martin’s Quints I.C Stramel Prohaska Fleming Lane Dorothy Morehead Peggy Neary I. C Keane Skahill

Viewing the Field All-County Basketball Tales and Trials

Local Iowa county talks up the Linn county basketball tournament at the YMCA floor in February. Past seven years produced close finishes among Palo Springville Troy Mills Central City Alburnett and others. Crowded stands and keen scoring from Iowa City Cedar Rapids area teams highlight a season with few clear favorites.

Linn County

Golden Gloves Officials Named For Upcoming Tournament

Fidler and Barnett return as referees with Condon Stefan and Calkins as judges for the Coliseum event set for February 8 to 10 and finals on the 17th. Rusty details: three-official scoring, ten-point rounds, majority decision, no draws, and entry blanks urged.

Fidler Barnett Stefan, Calkins Condon Golden Gloves Alex Fidler Jim Barnett Larry Condon Fred Calkins Ed Stefan Fryrear Johnny Fryrear Frank Martin Roosevelt High School Racine Wis Middle West Gazette Linn County Stefan Calkins C. R. I. and

Golf swing advice on wrists and legs from 1937 booklet

A Cedar Rapids Gazette note explains keeping the right leg stiff as a fulcrum while leaving the wrists alone during the swing. It warns against actively “working” the wrists and urges trusting natural wrist action, pointing readers to Chester Horton’s golfing booklet for full swing guidance.

Chester Horton Cedar Rapids Gazette

Marion Cagemen Face Monticello And Independence

Marion Cagemen, smarting from a 32 8 defeat to Vinton, seek wins this week as they travel to Monticello for a first tilt against the Nanti s and then to Independ ence to avenge a 33 28 earlier loss. Hagerman remains sidelined by an injury from a boxing match. Nine games remain in the schedule as Coffman’s team hopes to rebound for home crowds.

Vinton Marion Monticello Indians Nanti’s Crimson and Gold Independence Coffman Hagerman

Peter Pan Defeats Rowley Five in Away Game

The Peter Pan basketball team defeated Rowley 48 to 41 on the road. Campbell scored 24 points for Rowley, while Peter Pan distributed its scoring among several players.

Peter Pan Rowley Campbell

YMCA Volleyball Beats Washington Iowa In Seven

The YMCA volleyball team defeated Washington Iowa 4 to 2 in a seven set match at Washington on Monday night. Washington will host a return game February 11 in the local Y gym. Cedar Rapids players John Hann Ocie Theisen Tom Young Needham Young Louis Hensley Jack Miller and Russell Knapp on the Davenport Y schedule to play here Thursday at 7 30 public invited.

Washington Iowa Cedar Rapids John Hann Ocie Theisen Tom Young Needham Young Louis Hensley Jack Miller Russell Knapp

Notice of Appointment of Administratrices No 14217

State of Iowa Linn County notice of January 9 1937 appoints and qualifies SARAH PATTERSON ADA PATTERSON as Administratrices of the estate of John Franklin Patterson deceased. Debts should be paid to the undersigned and claims filed with Linn County Clerk through attorney Chas Pennington.

State of Iowa Linn County John Franklin Patterson Sarah 7 Eee Ada Patterson Chas Penningroth

Appointment of Executor for Mary Greer Hay Estate

Notice from Linn County Iowa states Newton Shean is appointed and qualified as Executor of the Mary Greer Hay estate deceased in Linn County. Creditors asked to immediate payments and all claims to be filed with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Barnes Chamberlain and Hanzlik are attorneys for the estate.

United States District Court For Northern District of Iowa Cedar Rapids Security Realty Company Act of Congress United States Post Office County of Linn State of Iowa Security Realty Corporation New Iowa Holding and Operating Corporation St. Louis Union Trust Company George G. Chase Harold J. Miller St Louis Union Trust Company Security Realty Coe Or State of Iowa Linn County Mary Greer Hay Linnounty RON District Court Newton Shean Barnes, Chamberlain and Hanzlik

Marengo Girls Meet Victor Team Tuesday

Marengo high school girls basketball team, undefeated in eight games, heads to Victor Tuesday with transfer student Darlene Wagner from Ladora adding depth. Coach Eva Darting plans to use her as guard or forward, boosting back court options as they pursue another victory.

Gazette Marengo Iowa County Marengo High School Victor Darlene Wagner Ladora Eva Darting

Clarence and Stanwood Girls Clash on Clarence Floor

Clarence and Stanwood girls basketball teams, both highly ranked in the state section, meet Tuesday night at the Clarence gym in a marquee matchup expected to draw a large crowd.

Clarence Stanwood High Schools

Peter the Great the Bronx Zoo Hippo Turns 33

Peter the Great, a hippo at the Bronx Zoo, weighs two and a half tons and is 33 years old, marking a milestone for the famous pachyderm.

Peter the Great Bronx Zoo

City Handball Meet Sets Fourteen Matches In A Division

Fourteen games were played Monday at the Y M C A city championships to decide winners in A B and C divisions. Results show Bolterman over Lebeda and Sila over Wilfong in early rounds with Hollander and Rankinen advancing. Class B and C results noted with numerous tight scores and forfeit.

Bolterman Lebeda Sila Wilfong Hollander Bartunek Rankinen Ross Steffan A. Bolterman Bits Nissen Kutchera Ambroz

St Patrick's At Home and Red Hawks Travel Night Ball Action

Two parochial boys games tonight feature St Patrick's Iowa City on the home floor and St Wenceslaus facing Williamsburg on the Iowa county court. The Shamrocks seek a rebound win after a Dubuque scare and the Red Hawks aim to continue their victory stride after beating St Mary's Iowa City.

St. Paterick’s St. Patrick’s of Iowa City St. Wenceslaus Williamsburg Iowa Shamrocks Columbia Academy Dubuque St. Pat’s Red Hawks St. Mary’s

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