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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1937

Page

13

Iowa Alumni Move Could Expand Board for Coach Pick

Proposal would raise alumni seats on the Iowa athletic board to seven and seat the state education chief as ex officio chair. Rep. Eugene Reilly argues the change would align coaching selections with alumni wishes while preserving faculty control as required by Big Ten rules.

Howard Bye Reilly State Board of Education Clarence M. Updegraff Athletic Board Board of Education Iowa Athletic Board Big Ten Iowa Law School Loyola Academy Chicago Board of Athletics

Prolonged Iowa coach search ties up rumors and names

Nationwide speculation swirls over who will replace Ossie Salem as Iowa football coach. Prominent names include Gus Dorais of Detroit and Madison Bell of Southern Methodist, with Iowa officials routing interviews from Detroit to Washington as the process broadens.

the Gazette Iowa City Ossie Salem Gus Dorais University of Detroit Madison Bell Southern Methodist Dorais Athletic Board E. G. Schroeder Glen Devine Schroeder C. M. Updegraff Iowa Detroit

Coaches Chase Golden Gloves Post Amid Board Doubts

Important Dogs In Golden Gloves Tournament notes several coaches led by Buck Shaw of Santa Clara remain in the running for a position. Board members say a selection waits for the men to return and a full board vote on any candidate.

Buck Shaw Santa Clara Memorial Building Fred Calkins Jim Barnett Ed Stefan Larry Condon Alex Fidler Johnny Fryrear Eddie Jennings Fryrear

Iowa Attorney Questions Alumni Increase on Iowa Board

Des Moines attorney Walter L. Stewart questioned the advisability of expanding alumni representation on the University of Iowa athletic board. He noted Rep Eugene Reilly planned to push a bill in the Iowa Legislature and pointed to Western Conference demands for faculty control of each university athletic council.

EL Moines University of Iowa Eugene H. Reilly Dubuque Iowa Law School Des Moines Walter L. Stewart University of Iowa Athletic Board Stewart Eugene Reilly Iowa

Conroy Girls Hold Second in Conference Standings

The Conroy girls beat North English 17 to 10 to stay in second place in the Iowa county conference. The Conroy boys led 23 to 23 late, with North English tying late, and two overtimes produced a 25 24 edge for North English in the second OT. Next game is at Conroy against Victor Saturday night.

Gazette Conroy Conroy Girls North English Conroy Boys Victor

Glen Devine to Assume Duties at Iowa U This Week

Glen Devine, the first man to hold the assistant to the director in charge of intercollegiate athletics at S U I, will arrive in Iowa City this Friday to assume his duties. A 1921 Hawkeye halfback and passer, Devine previously coached three sports at Parsons College and has been active in UI alumni work since 1922, serving as vice president of the alumni organization from 1933 to 1935.

Iowa City Glen Devine Hawkeye Devine Des Moines Parsons College Fairfield Iowa University of Iowa

Hoppe Extends Lead In 28.2 Balkline Championship

Willie Hoppe of New York held a 500 to 441 point lead over Jake Schaeffer of Chicago as they began the third block of the ten block world 28.2 balkline billiard title. Hoppe increased his total with a 348 to 191 victory in eighteen innings of the second block Tuesday night.

Chicago Willie Hoppe New York Jake Schaeffer Hoppe

Deadline Set For Golden Gloves Entry Blanks

The AAU sets February 2 as the filing deadline for Golden Gloves entries, with mail to William Thomas in Omaha by February 3 and submission through The Gazette. Names of entrants published when filed to allow amateur status challenges, while sponsors stay out of eligibility decisions.

Amateur Athletic Union William Thomas Omaha The Gazette Thomas Foe Men’s Bureau Chair of Commerce Chicago

Louis Pastor Fight draws 18000 to Madison Square Garden

The Madison Square Garden bout between Joe Louis and Bob Pastor draws over 18 000 fans and an expected $100 000 box office though Louis is a heavy favorite. The piece also reflects on boxing and football fan rituals and the public’s appetite for spectacle.

Joe Louis Bob Pastor Madison Square Garden Louis Pastor Joe

Belle Plaine Beats Montezuma 50 to 24 in Conference Play

The undefeated Plainsmen cruised to a 50 to 24 victory over Montezuma in their third conference game. Boothman and Allen starred for Belle Plaine with Allen scoring 12 points, and the halftime margin stood at 25 to 11. Boyd led Montezuma. Next game hosts Brooklyn Friday night.

The Gazette Belle Plaine Plainsmen Montezuma Boothman Allen Boyd Brooklyn

Wenceslaus Nips St. Wenceslaus In Close 24-18 Victory

In Williamsburg, Wenceslaus High School beat St. Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids 24-18 to extend their win streak to four. The Red Hawks held a 12-11 halftime lead amid a tight third quarter with O Neill and Sedlak standout for the victors and vanQuished for the visitors. Kopecky sat out the first time in three years with a broken blood vessel.

Williamsburg St. Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids Red Hawks O'Neill Sedlak Kopecky Red Hawk Guard

Monticello Cagers Rally to 26-19 Triumph Over Marion

Monticello defeated Marion 26 19 in a game played Tuesday night. Schoon scored nine and Hobart six for Monticello while Hense Price and Davin led Marion. The Monticello second unit won 34 15 as Graves and Wright led scoring. Yeomans delivered the standout floor performance.

Monticello Marion Schoon Hobart Hense Price Davin Graves Wright Yeomans

Farmersburg Sweeps Volga City Teams in Basketball Doubleheader

Farmersburg beat Volga City in a girls game 33 to 15 led by Klasen. The boys’ game was lopsided as Farmersburg won 44 to 12 with every squad member seeing action.

Farmersburg Volga City Klasen

Vines Defeats Perry In Three Set Match

In Richmond Virginia Ellsworth Vines pro tennis champion defeated Fred Perry 6 3 3 6 6 4 in three sets before 3000 fans. The exhibition was his third straight singles win on the cross country tour shaping a lead over Perry.

Vines Perry Richmond Ellsworth Vines Fred Perry

College score roundup from early season games

Basketball scores list numerous fixtures with teams such as Upper Town Central Missouri Valley Amherst Yale Teachers Emporia College of Emporia Bethel Catholic Univ Virginia Tech Kirksville Teachers Valley City Huron Spearfish Milton Whitewater Gustaves Adolphus and more, noting final tallies and brief results.

Warthur Upper Town Central Missouri Valley Amherst Yale Emporia College of Emporia Bethel Catholic Univ Virginia Tech Kirksville Kirksville Auto Paths Central College Midland Wayne Warren Valley City Huron College Spearfish Normal Milton College Whitewater State Gustaves Adolphus Russburg Min‘Aeapolis

Ruth and St Patrick's clash as Shamrocks edge Iowa City

Generosity nearly wins out as St Patrick high school shocks Iowa City 26 to 24. Driscoll nets a late one handed field goal while Kenney adds a secure free throw. Spaight and Corsello star on defense in a tight 9th win by the Shamrocks.

Dick Zvacek St. Patrick High School Shamrocks St. Patrick’s Iowa City University Town West Siders Driscoll Shamrock Kenney Columbia Academy of Iowa Citians Patterson Demery Iowa City Pats Spaight Tony Corsello Corsello Dick Healy

Bowlin Football Player Undergoes Knee Operation

Iowa City report states Dick Bowlin, Chicago back for the University of Iowa, is in University hospital awaiting a knee operation after a recurrence of a 1935 injury from last fall. Frank Jacoubek previously underwent surgery for internal injuries from football with Iowa.

the Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Dick Bowlin Chicago Ill University Hospital Frank Jacoubek Towa

Cornell Wrestlers at Grinnell Saturday

Cornell wrestling squad travels to Grinnell College after two wins one loss and one tie. This marks their first meeting on the mat with Grinnell. Charles Hokonson, star sophomore football center, debuts at 175 pounds replacing Dick Freeman who leaves with three wins and one defeat.

Gazette Vernon Cornell Grinnell Grinnell College Charles Hokonson Dick Freeman

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