Coe and Cornell Set for 60th Classic Tonight
Coe and Cornell meet in their sixtieth basketball game at the Coe gym, Midwest Conference tilt with both teams using fresh sophomores in key spots. Crowd expected from Mount Vernon as Danceland party follows. game tipped at 7 30 with guards Bazos and McLeod for Coe facing Grams and Maloney for Cornell.
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Midwest
Coe Gymnasium
Linn County
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Harry Mehlan
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Wally Grams
Bob Maloney
Bob Swenson
Jack Paul
Don Anderson
Dave Peterson
Howard Schneider
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Pepper Martin Signs Up For 1938 With Cardinals
Pepper Martin known as the wild horse of the Osage signed a one year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals for 1938. The outfielder, entering his eighth season, said he is rar in to go after a season recovering from a knee issue. He gifted Branch Rickey venison and described off season activities including fencing, decorating, midget car races, and managing his heavyweight boxer Junior Munsell who may soon fight locally.
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Oklahoma
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Freddie Miller Beats Charlton in 12 Round Bout
Freddie Miller of Cincinnati outpointed English fighter Billy Charlton in a 12 round featherweight bout in Liverpool. Both boxers weighed 128 pounds.
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National Boxing Association
Cincinnati
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Boxing Roundup From Cities With Brief Knockouts
SPORTS WIRE AP reports results from several bouts. Viver Fool Freddie Miller, 126, of Cincinnati, defeated Billy Charlton, 128, of England. Frank Denetris, 32, and Frankie Caris, 144, both of Philadelphia, had a draw. Ralph Zanelli, 113, from New Bedford, stopped Pancho Villa, 113, of Providence, by knockout.
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Freddie Miller
Cincinnati
Billy Charlton
England
Philadelviia
Frank Denetris
Philadelphia
Frankie Caris
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Fall River
Mass
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Pancho Villa
New Bedberds
Naismith Objects To New Cage Rule
Dr. James Naismith, Kansas, complains that abolishing the center jump tilts play to taller teams and proposes rule changes. He suggests raising baskets and restoring the center jump with height and rotation adjustments to keep the game fair and uncertain.
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Kansas
Von Cramm Henkel reach Australian final in upset wins
In Adelaide German duo Baron Gottfried Von Cramm and Heinrich Henkel defeated Australian pair Jack Crawford and Vivian McGrath 6-1 6-3 4-6 7-5 to advance to the men's final. Adrian Quist and Jack Bromwich rallied to beat Don Budge and Gene Mako 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-1 in the other semi-final to join them.
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Australia
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Heinrich Henkel
Jack Crawford
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Adrian Quist
Jack Bromwich
Don Budge
Gene Mako
Monona Cage Tourney Highlights Four Junior High Games
Special to The Gazette Monona Iowa four junior high and girls basketball games Thursday night. Elkader juniors beat Guttenberg 27 to 8. Monona defeated Volga City 25 to 12. In girls action Guttenberg beat Elk Port 40 to 26 and Manone topped Volga City 30 to 20.
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Monona
Elkader Juniors
Guttenberg
Volga City
Elk Port
Manone
Davenport High Edges St Ambrose 22–18 in Key Game
Davenport High maintained its undefeated pace in the Mississippi Valley conference by edging St Ambrose Academy 22 to 18 in a non conference matchup played Thursday night. The victory keeps Davenport atop the conference race as the season progresses.
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Greenberg predicts big Yankees season and home runs
Hank Greenberg, in Miami Beach, says the Yankees will blow up in a large way and he will hit many home runs this year. He believes the Tigers could win the pennant if the rest of the league supports them and mentions the White Sox, Senators, and a rising Tigers lineup.
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Colored Champs Meet Des Moines Five Tonight
The Bethel A M E Champs face the Des Moines All Star team at Immaculate Conception school at 8 15. Gazette Newsboy team meets the Champs seconds in the prelim. Tickets go on sale at 7. Admission 15 cents adults 10 cents students and children. Ish Phillips and Jim Nance, former Washington high stars, will coach both games.
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Booze Word Origins Tied to Turkish BuzeK and Syrian Sherbets
The term booze is traced to the Turkish buzek used in Syria for sherbets and similar iced drinks. This etymology links English beverage slang to Middle Eastern linguistic roots observed in historical usage.
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Gehrig Proves Movie Star Material in Western Debut
Lou Gehrig shows surprising acting promise in a shoot em up western with Smith Ballew. He earned the nickname One Take Gehrig after flawless first takes and falls from a horse. The project, co starred by Ballew, wraps next week as Gehrig heads to New York to discuss 1938 salary with Col. Jacob Ruppert.
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Cornell Wrestlers Leave For Matches With Eastern Teams
Nine Cornell wrestlers and Coach Dick Barker depart Mount Vernon for a week long eastern tour. They face Ohio University in Athens and Franklin and Marshall in Lancaster then Indiana University in Bloomington, visiting the Naval Academy and Washington DC along the way. Senior letter men Gene Hopkins Dale Brand Jim Watson Franklin Cole John Miller Ed Mickey and sophomores Bob Crumbleaugh Miles Knight Jim Taylor travel, with Barker guided by C W Mayser.
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Mel Ott Signs Giants Contract Ready for Season
Mel Ott, the Giants star from Gretna Louisiana, has signed his contract and assures a 13th season with New York. His expected salary around 17000 shows him as a top NL infielder, while fellow Giants players Hubbell and McCarthy also signed and only Lieber and Danning holdouts. The Yankees also eased worries with George Selkirk signing.
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Prep Cage Schedule Promises Evening of High School Hoops
McKinley meets Franklin with varsity at 8 15 and sophomore at 7. West Waterloo faces Roosevelt with varsity at 8 15 and sophomore at 7. Immaculate Conception plays St Patrick's with varsity at 8 15 and grade school at 7. Mount Vernon visits Wilson with varsity at 8 15 and Wilson sophomores vs Mount Vernon reserves.
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German Vanderbilt Cup winner dies in crash at speed trial
Bernd Rosemeyer, famed German racing driver and 1937 Vanderbilt Cup winner, died in a high speed crash on the Frankfurt Darmstadt road. His Auto Union shattered after a front tire failed at 275 mph, flipping the car and killing him instantly. His widow Elli Beinhorn was not at the scene.
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Quaker Cage Five Has Busy Weekend Ahead
The Quaker Oats Independents schedule a busy weekend with games at Marengo against Marengo Independents and at home against Onslow Independents in the Quaker gym at 8 15 p m The Onslow lineup traces to Center Junction last year The Quakers also face Iowa Steel and Rude Auto at 7 15 p m and host Iowa Aces from Iowa City Monday They edged Victor Movie Stars Davenport 41 to 40 last Saturday
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Hicks Indiana Quarter Miler Out For Season
Malcolm Hicks a top Indiana University quarter miler was sidelined for the season after a knee injury from a fall on concrete at the J A Fieldhouse. The knee required twelve stitches to close the lacerations.
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Frisch Fears Mungo Move Could Hit Cardinals
A Wall Street era style fireball debate swirls as Frisch worries Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Van Lingle Mungo might join Branch Rickey in St. Louis. Dizzy Dean, Mungo could form a powerful duo, sparking both hope and fear among Cardinals front staff.
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Foord Prepares For Schmeling Bout In Hamburg
Ben Foord secret training to polish up for Sunday clash with former champion Max Schmeling in Hamburg. Foord, 204 pounds, eyes two solid right hands to drop Schmeling, while manager Louis Walsh cautions no sure win. Schmeling, 196 pounds, rests and lighter workouts planned. weigh in set for Saturday at 6 p.m. EST. Foord to golf in morning, Schmeling to rest.
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Linn County Girls Tournament Opens Next Thursday Night
The Linn County Schoolmen's club sponsors the annual girls basketball tournament at Central City on Feb 3 4 5 with Ely Center Point Toddville Alburnett Lisbon Walker Palo and Central City entered Center Point the defending champion faces tough odds Toddville appears favored but upsets possible Semifinals start Saturday at 2:30 and 3:30 with finals to follow at 7 30
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Greeley High Beats Buck Creek 55 to 31 on Buck Creek Floor
Greeley High defeated Buck Creek 55 to 31 on Buck Creek’s floor. Culbertson led with 17 points, Ferguson 13, Williams 11 as Greeley pulled away after a 21 20 halftime. Buck Creek Barr led in scoring for his team. Greeley seconds also won 66 to 18.
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Father predicts 20 victories for Feller this year
Rochester AP report notes W. H. Feller of Van Meter Iowa predicts his son Bob Feller will win 20 games for the Cleveland Indians next season if luck holds. Both father and son avoid discussing Bob’s salary, though the figure is expected to be higher than 17 000. Feller says he spent winter rabbit hunting and chores, and he is ordered to report for spring training in New Orleans February 27.
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Nichols High Defeats Lone Tree Basketmen
Nichols, champions of Muscatine County, avenged an early loss by beating Lone Tree 23 to 20 on Nichols floor. Smith scored nine and Richter eight for Nichols while Gaeta and Baker added six for Lone Tree. Nichols next hosts Conesville on February 4.
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