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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1934

Page

13

California professor demands public disavowal of Iowa charges

Professor H C Willett of the University of Southern California demands a frank public disavowal of statements reported as charges against USC players. Iowa officials, led by Professor Updecraft, dispute the evidence and call for proof of any inducement claims before apologizing.

OS Angeles University of Iowas H. C. Willett University of Southern California Coudu Attee Iowa South Calfornia Rellie Wilhans Pon Lauer Walliams and Laver Wallett Jim Sam Southern Caliornia Basket Ciazette Iowa City Updecraft Eluzarin O Iowa Athletic Board Profesor HC Wilett Califfornia Morday Wilt Trojan Diane Swanson Bud Igfit Towa Cry Hurgh Julke Los Angeles Agihgsion Fagic Upderpiffin

Local Swimming Team And Dubuque Meet Friday

The YMCA swimming squad, fresh from a fourth place finish at the Midwest AAU meet, prepares for a five meet season climax against Dubuque YMCA Friday evening. Stars include high scorers from Lone Tree and notable divers, with events set at Grandview Pool.

Y M CA Dubuque Y M CA Dubuque Apo Ste Wil Woot

Faith In Athletics Guides Michigan Leaders Says Yost

Ann Arbor Michigan AP Fielding H Host director of Michigan athletics for over a quarter century believes Bennie Oosterbaan and Blott Blott will stay with Michigan. Coach Yost rejects leaving his home and Kipke remains head football coach as speculation ends with tenure confirmed.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigans Bennie Oosterbaan Jack Biott Blott Oosterbaan Yale Uni- Vetsin Yost Stil Hans Kipke Michigan Kipke Mich van

Rothier Faces Jackie Purvis In Illinois Ring Clash

Henry Retter challenger Rothier prepares for a Friday bout at the coliseum against Jackie Purvis of Indianapolis. Purvis, a well-known welterweight, has faced top midwest fighters and claims wins over Billy Petrolle Johnny Phagan Meyer Grace and others. Purvis relies on experience ringcraft and rugged style to counter Rothier’s swift punching.

Henrys Retter Coliseum Chicago Jackie Purvis Indiapolis Corn Purvis Middle West Billy Petrolle Johnny Phagan Meyer Grace Gorilla Jones Sammy Slaugher

Grinnell Beats Oklahoma Aggies 35 29 In MVC Clash

Grinnell College toppled Oklahoma Aggies 35 to 29 in Stillwater in a Missouri Valley Conference game. Grinnell built a smooth attack with fifteen field goals led by Bauer with four and Santi regular guard posting eight points. Wade and Shirk each had seven for Oklahoma Aggies.

Stillwater Okla Grinnell College Oklahoma Aggies Pioneers Bauer Tle Santi Wade Shirk Aggies

Grove Predicts A’s Stand Firm This Year

Philadelphia sports note indicates Lefty Crave and other players depart in a major shakeup. The Phila Copa America league outlook shows openings and possible team reshuffles. Boston Red Sox may pursue further acquisitions before the season.

PHI Lefty Eague Opebads Doorna Pennart Oyp Boston Red Sox Red Sox Eddie Couns

Catholic Prep Teams Set For Iowa City Meet

Fourteen Catholic preparatory schools will compete in the Iowa City meet featuring teams from Saint Ambrose Davenport St Mary Mis, St Peter, St Joseph, Fort Madison, and others across Iowa. The event gathers players from St Mary Town City, St Ambrose, and St Joseph for a day of basketball competition.

Iowa City Iowa Cipy AP Oseraol Jasephis Puatsicks Mass Ieepard Matss

Elma Cagers Run Cage String To 15 Wins

The Elma team extended its winning streak to 15 as they defeated rivals in another hard fought basketball contest. The article highlights key plays and standout performances by the cage squad.

Elma Cagers

Linn County Tourney Brings 12 Teams to Open Competition

Twelve Linn County public high schools compete in the fifth annual county basketball tournament at yooM CA floor. Central City and Alburnett meet in the openers with Viola, Springville, Palo, Troy Mills, Lisbon, Ely, Toddville, Coggan, Walker and Center Point also among the contenders. semifinals and finals set for Saturday with consolation and final games scheduled in the evening.

Linn County Yoom CA C. C Alburnett Central City Viola Springville Palo Troy Mills Lisbon Ely Toddville Coggan Walker Center Point Center Pot Viola Troy Mills Ely Lisbon Mount Vernon

Marty And Spitz To Duel In Indoor High Jump

Walter Marty of Fresno State and George Spitz of NYU prepare for an indoor high jump duel at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden. Marty, the outdoor world record holder, will meet Spitz who holds the indoor mark of six feet eight and one half inches.

New York Walter Marty Fresno State College New York University Madison Square Garden Marty George Spitz NYU Marts Boston

778 Prep Teams Enter Iowa State Basketball Meet

Des Moines reports 778 teams have entered the state high school basketball tournament, up eight schools from last week. The quest for the state title runs March 1 2 and 3 with a final at Cedar Falls two weeks later.

State High School Athletic Association Cedar Fails

Jabs Fight Card Brings Wins Across Courts and Rings

A cluttered recap notes several bouts with wins by Mirkel Walkere and Rob Gad in West Palm Beach, selections by Carl Vasan Me Albert Tea Ming, and outpoints for Hattlng Nelson and Sammy Museo. Other results include Loung Joe Tiros and Mouston Ash prevailing in Chicago and Terre Haute, with mixed outcomes across cities and venues.

LTP Associatio Press West Pad Beach Mirkel Walkere UG Rumann Noj Rob Gadwin Wet Adel Gao Willy Shel Columbus Ga Johnie Polleck Deleont Sioun City Tiger Parone Gimaha Nearo Tarn Vaell de Strouy Carl Vasan Albert Tea Ming Hattlng Nelson Sinthy Tony Messandron Reston New York Ali Vandria Ray Howen Washington Joe Tiros Criston Terre Haute Wickansas Youne Dennis

University and sports talk in a heated column

The column critiques Iowa officials for not apologizing over proselytizing charges in a Swanson Fron case and recalls past star athletes. It questions rumor impact on Eddie Break Blackmer and Eddie Shore while noting Jay Berwanger may pursue West Point. It also forecasts Cubs benefiting from a livelier ball with Klein and Herman returning to form in a pennant race.

University of Town Southern California Duane Swanson Bud Fron Ing Iowa Athletic Board E. Wi. Lauer Rollie Williams Froning Swanson Iowa California Eddie Break Ivan Blackmer Big Ten Finais Blackmer West Point Jay Berwanger Chicago Dubuque Town Berwanger Chicago Cubs Chuck Klicin Babe Herman Cubs Klein Phillies Herman

Cornell Fresh Downs Iowa Teachers Five 32 to 29

The Cornell college freshman basketball team edged Iowa State Teachers yearlings 32 to 29 in Cedar Falls Monday night. The freshmen led 17 to 14 at halftime and pulled away late to secure the win.

Cornell Cedar Falls API Cornell College Iowa State Teachers Yearlings

Calvary Cagers Win From Marion Quintet

Calvary defeated Marion 40 to 19 on Marion’s floor Monday. German led Calvary with 16 points while D Osbourne contributed eight. The first quarter was ragged until Calvary began to click.

Calvary Cagers Marion German Calvary D Osbourne Britant Jong Calvars

Canzoneri says he will quit ring if defeated Friday

Tony Canzoneri says he will hang up his gloves for good if defeated in a 12 round title bout Friday at Madison Square Garden. He vows to challenge Barney Ross for another lightweight title shot if he wins.

NFW York Tony Cantorer Sassle Cidto Loeitela Hahan Madison Square Tony Barney Ross Carvonert

Vines Conquers Tilden in Five Set Tennis Match

In Los Angeles Elsworth Vines defeats veteran Bill Tilden after nearly four hours in a five set duel. Final scores 6-0 21-23 7-5 3-6 6-2 with Vines gaining the decisive fifth set as Tilden faltered late. A preliminary featured Bruce Barnes defeating Vinnie Richards 6-4 in one set.

Los Angeles Elsworth Vines Bill Tilden Buden Tilden Service Pasadena Bruce Barnes Vinnie Richards

British Champ Knocks Out Foe In Ten Seconds

British heavyweight champion Jack Peterson knocked out Charlie Smith in ten seconds at Cardiff Wales last night. Two punches just after the opening bell ended the bout with Smith unable to respond.

Foe Cardiff Wales Jack Peterson Charlie Smith Smith

Shellsburg Triumphs Over Van Horne 22 to 15

Shellsburg independents won a on floor clash with Van Horne by 22 to 15. They led 7-4 after one, tied at 12-12 at halftime, and pulled ahead 18-14 in the third, finishing strong.

Shellsburg van Horne Shellsburg Independents

Basketball Scores From The Midwest And Plains Districts

A dense list of college and university basketball results including Minnesota Chicago North Carolina Virginia St Marys North Central Iowa Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas games. Scores show varied outcomes with several teams like Westminster Central Culver Stockton Rockhurst Ottawa Pittsburg State Grinnell and McPherson posting wins or losses across multiple venues.

Associated Press Minnesota Chicago North Carolina Virginia Carolina State Washington Eels Moorhead Minn la Crosse North Dakota State South Dakota State McAmester St Mary's North Central Shopson Central St. Ambrove Dabudue Lowas Westminster Culver-Stonkton Kirksville iMod Warrenshure Springenehl Moy Cape Girardeau Rockhurst Ottawa Kan Corpora Pittsboro McPherson Kethel College Grinnell Oklahoma A and M Tulsa Arkansas Sioux City Cettles Collear Pacific

Gopher Five Triumphs Over Chicago 36 to 18 in Big Ten Play

Minnesota surged in the second half to defeat Chicago 36 to 18, tying Indiana for fifth with a 3-3 Big Ten mark. Chicago dropped to 1-4 as key players Haarlow and Peterson left with injuries amid a crowd of 5,500 at the field house.

Een Minnesota Chicago Gophers Indiana Bill Haarlow Maroons Pyle BiRoscoe Haatlow Oi'Baker Fiima Wallblom Peterson Sochackt Li Norman Langs Barnum Oppeheim Oalsvendsen Ofarrel Pyteerson Lang Norman Sen John S Minnesota Flinn Pet Kane Svend Getehell St. Thomas George Levis Wisconsin Big Ten W. L. Pet Purdue Northwestern Ohio State Michigan

Minnesota Ties Indiana for Fifth in Big Ten

Minnesota moved into a tie with Indiana today for fifth place in the Big Ten after a game in Chicago.

Chicago Minnesota Indiana

Hallahan Key Man in Cards 1934 Pennant Drive

AP notes Hallahan the left hander with sweeping curves is considered the key in the St. Louis Cardinals pursuit of the 1934 pennant. Branch Rickey says if Hallahan readsjusts his pitching mindset the club’s prospects brighten, while Rickey downplays hitting concerns and stresses pitching and defense. He cautions on the rival New York Giants’ potential under two more seasons of success.

ST Louis Bill Hallahan St. Louis Cardinal Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Rickey New York Giants

Walker and Godwin battle to a ten round draw in Florida

In West Palm Beach, Mickey Walker of New Jersey and Bob Godwin of Adel, Georgia fought ten rounds to a draw Monday night. Walker saved by a late charge after Godwin pressured early rounds. Godwin’s only hard blow came in the eighth when he drove Walker to the ropes. Walker weighed 175 pounds, Godwin 175 1/2.

West Palm Beagh Fla Mickey Walker New Jersey Bob Godwin Adel Walker Godwin

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