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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1935

Page

2

Coe and Cornell Duel In Midwest Conference Showdown

Coe Kohawks travel to Cedar Rapids to face Cornell in a rematch of a 41 31 loss. Both teams have practiced hard this week as the Crimson seek to curb Cornells title bid while a large Cornell fan contingent is expected.

Coe Cornell Midwest Kohawks Cornells Purple Crimson Cedar Rapids Coe-Cornell Forest Monmouth

St Patrick's Edged by Sacred Heart Five in West Side Clash

Sacred Heart of Waterloo upset St Patrick's on their home floor 29 to 15 as Friday led with 13 points. St Pats defense faltered aside from Machovec and Kremanak while Waterloo’s eleven field goals sealed the win. St Pats midgets beat Waterloo 16 to 7 for a second season victory.

St. Patrick’s Sacred Heart High School Waterloo West Side Shamrocks Machovec Kremanak Sacred Heart Zvaceks St Pats Maryland St. John's Union Transylvania Davidson Oslethorpe Far West Olympic Club California High School St. Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids Mary's Iowa City St. Patrick's Toledo Tama Towa Falls Webster City Boone Chater City New Hampton Peers Emmetsbore Eastherville Manila Extra Shenandoah Bedford Trace Geneseo

Heavy Ticket Demand for Tilden Net Exhibition

Tickets for the Tilden Net Exhibition ran largely reserved with only student and children sections open. Johnny Fryrear of the Hanford post reported strong sales in Java City and rising requests from new towns near Cedar Rapids signaling broad regional interest.

Johnny Fryrear Chaman Hanford Post Atretecamsitteo Alt Cape Firtear Wiebelefter

Iowa Hawkeyes Face Gophers After Drake Setback

Coach Rollie Williams seeks two practices as Iowa prepares for Saturday's showdown with Minnesota after a 45 25 loss to Drake. About 6 000 seats were sold for the game, with a possible 10 000 13 000 in attendance. Ivan Blackmer leads scoring with 93 points in 12 games as John Burko trails with 91.

Hwa Rollie Wilers University of Iowa Minnesota Hawkeye Drake Gophers Hawkeyes Williams Charles S. Galiher Iowans Iowa Minnecapolis Ivan Blackmer Blackmer John Burko

Conception High Faces St Ambrose in Key Readneck Showdown

Conception High clashes with St Ambrose of Davenport tonight at Readneck gym in a renewed east side showdown. The Blue and White hope to rebound after an earlier loss as they meet a fast Davenport team that recently beat Columbia and St. Marks while rolling through the season. The Greyruts lineup features Green and Dits forwards Wolfe at center GOT ye and Schnochbelen.

Immaculate Conception East Side Five St Ambrose Davenport Readneck River City Invaders Danenporters Columbia Sto Marc Iowa Cats Roe Grebar Walfe Certer

Bell Chosen to Coach at Southern Methodist University

Texas native Bell was selected to coach SMU football after a career spanning Centre College Haskell Institute Carroll College Wisconsin and stints at Texas Christian University Texas A and M. The appointment follows a strong recommendation from teammate and veteran coach Bo M Mir and marks Bell's first major college head coaching post.

Bell Southern Methodist Univ Patt Fey API Madison Methodist Meres Otrson Warnerversity Tne Belk Atdve S M U Sefest Mir Centre College Haskell Ind Carroll College Waunkessy Wis Texas Chistianiiversity Texas A and M College

Washington Grant Final High School Basketball Clash

Washington and Grant Cedar Rapids face off in the last basketball contest before the schools dissolve. Washington seeks a series win after a 34 21 first meeting. Grant trains to reverse a prior result. The night features a sophomore game at 7 p.m. with Grant hosting and student tickets honored.

Wilson Gymnasium Washington Grant Cedar Rapids Panthers Franklin Court West Side Tigers Orville Rust Smith Panther

O Doul Seeks Compromise With Giants Over Release

Frank Lefty O Doul offers a compromise to Bill Terry, seeking release from the New York Giants to manage the San Francisco Seals. He would give Terry first chance at any Seals players this season and serve as coast scout in return.

San Francisco Sns Frank Lefty O'Doul New York Giants San Francisco Seals Bill Terry Giants Terry Seals

Landis as Absolute Dictator of Baseball Power

The piece argues that K M Landis wields unmatched autocratic authority over baseball, created as a public figure after 1920, and remaining unchallenged by clubs or leagues. It notes his final say in rulings, the lack of a governing code, and the public support that sustains his role despite disputes with owners.

Landis White Sox William Harridge Ford Frick National Leagues

Topeka Franchise In Western Offered To Lincoln

Dale D Gear of Topeka Kansas, president of the Western league, offered to transfer a Western league franchise from Topeka to Lincoln for the 1935 season. Lincoln fans will meet Friday night to discuss the offer, to be confirmed at the league meeting in Des Moines in February. If moved, control would pass to Francis Griffin and Cy Lingle, who already run the Nebraska state league franchise and may relocate that club if a Western league team arrives.

Lincoln Neb Dale D Gear Topeka Kan Gear Des Moines Francis “Pug” Griffin Cy” Lingle

Joe Tinker on baseball decline and Babe Ruth’s fate

Joe Tinker, famed Cubs shortstop, laments baseball’s decline while discussing Babe Ruth’s impact. He recalls 1910s payrolls, praises Hans Wagner, and cites Fred Merkle’s infamous miscue in the 1912 World Series. He predicts more reminiscence in a follow up.

Ticker Chicago Hans Wagner Fred Merkle Bonehead

Boxing results roundup from various cities

Associated Press notes boxing bouts across the country with winners including Lou Brouillard in Worcester, John Henry Lewis in California, Tracy Cox in San Antonio, Sammy Smith in Greeley, Mama Flowers in Omaha, Henry Woods in Spokane, and Sonny Jones in Vancouver.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lou Brouillard Worctster Mass Oscar Rankin Pittsburgh John Henry Lewis California Don Petrin Newark San Antonio Tracy Cox Indianapolis Mexico el Paso Greeley Cala Sammy Smith Elsie Neb Alex Rowe Gree

Dyersville Meet Opens With Three Dominant Clubs

Dyersville basketball classic showcases Monticello, Dubuque City club, and Waterloo Scukies as top contenders. Monticello beat Manchester 36 to 25 while Dubuque City club overwhelmed Guttenburg 46 to 10. Waterloo Schukies edged past Waterloo 48 to 19 with key scorers Bood Bratten and Stetzel.

Monticello Manchester Dubuque City Club Guttenburg Waterloo Schukies Edgewood Dyersville Flyers Lisbon Bears Palo Luana Dyersville Dubuque Waterloo Scukies City Club Five Waterloo Quint Protourney Dope Monticello Shomonts Manchester Independents City Club Guttenburg Aces Bood Bratten Stetzel Schukie

Stevens To Continue As New York Grid Coach

Dr. Marvin A Stevens former Yale standout and coach will return as head coach at New York University for another season. Burmese rivermen entwine their oar around the boat while rowing.

Stevens New York Grid NEW York INS Marvin A Mal) Stevens Yale Grid New York University

Linn Prep Tourney Opens Friday With Twelve Teams

The sixth annual Linn county basketball tournament starts Friday afternoon at the Y M C A with 12 small high schools. Opening game features Walker versus Springville at 1 pm followed by eight games that day. Semis Saturday, with consolation and finals that evening. Participants include Troy Mills Walker Springville Center Point Viola Lisbon Ely Central City Coggan Alburnett Palo and Toddville. Permanent trophies awarded for first second and third places.

Linn County Walker Springville Troy Mills Center Point Viola Lisbon Ely Central City Coggan Alburnett Palo Toddville

St Wenceslaus Upsets St Marys 16 15 In Iowa City

St Wenceslaus Red Hawks beat St Marys of Iowa City 16 to 15 in a tight game. Berger and Maher of St Marys were held without field goals while Jandl and Kopecky contributed key free throws for the hosts.

St. Wenceslaus Red Hawks St. Mary’s Iowa City Red Hawks St. Ambrose Davenport Berger Maher Ahwens Iowa Citians St. Wenceslaus Jandl Wenceslaus Adrian St. Mary's Kopecky Skala St. Wenceslaus St. Mary's Mahers Skalaft Jandlc Humsden Severacy Consemus Blazek

Brandon Frons Jesup Five 27 13 Victory

Brandon extended its winning streak by defeating Jesup 27 to 13. Ja. Brandon led the scoring with decisive offense and solid defense securing the road triumph.

Brandon Jesup

Early 20th Century College and High School Scores Range Across Regions

A long list of college and high school games and scores spans multiple regions. Schools such as Simpson, Parsons, Red Oak, Mason City Junior College, Buena Vista, Washburn, Tulsa, Mount Union, Ohio Northern, Ottawa, Rockhurst, St. Cloud Teachers, Concordia, Nebraska Wesleyan, and many others are cited with varied results. The fragmentary text includes opponents like Graceland, Owan State Teachers, and Transylvania, among others, with scattered score figures and partial school names.

Ottawa College of Emporia Duluth St. Themes Rockhurst Baker St. Cloud Jamestown Mayr Elendale Normal Moorhead Concordia Nebraska Wesleyan Kearney Owan Oakland

Rumors Of Fight Fixing In New York Shake Boxing

New York rumors of fight fixing swirl after a threatened investigation of the boxing commission and Garden bid to name Jack Dempsey referee for the Lasky Braddock bout. Allegations center on commissions and a single dominant official behind the scenes.

Bob New York International News Service EW York Boxing Commission Madison Square Garden Jack Dempsey Vince Dundee Babe Risko Bill Brown Brown D. Walker Wear John J. Phelan

Landis ruling seen helpful to chains in baseball

Cincinnati AP Kenesaw Mountain Landis, baseball's top official, ruled that major league clubs cannot have working agreements with an entire league or multiple clubs in a league. Larry MacPhail said the decision affects transfer of Reds minor leaguers and could favor chain-store major league teams owning minor league affiliates. The ruling sanctions signing sandlot players by chain-store clubs while hindering independent minor leagues from accepting scouts connected to major league affiliates.

Cincinnati

Landis rules Reds violated transfer rule in chain store system

Baseball commissioner K M Landis ruled Cincinnati violated the transfer rule by shifting 17 players from Wilmington Beckley Bartlesville Jeanette and Mount Airy to Toronto and Fort Worth clubs. Ten went to Toronto seven to Fort Worth. Reds must sign players to Cincinnati contracts then reassign them. If not, players lost and fines imposed. No players named.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds K. M. Landis Toronto Landis

Wilson Five Trips Richmond 58 31

The Wilson basketball team defeated the Richmond independent squad 58 to 31 on the road. Magnuson scored eight field goals in the half he played as Wilson caged 26 baskets. The Packers seek more games with eastern Iowa clubs and are entered in the Dyersville amateur tournament.

Wilson and Company Richmond Packers Magnuson Dyersville Iowa

Wrestling Results From Various Cities Report AP

WRESTLING RESULTS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. LISTS FIGHTS ACROSS NEW YORK ALBANY NEW HAVEN INDIANAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO SPOKANE WITH WRESTLERS SUCH AS CHARLES MIDGET FISHER LEE WALLACH EMIL DUSEK OTT O KUSS KARL SARPATELLA AND SAMMY STEIN. ALSO NOTES A GERMAN DRUG CLAIMED TO MAKE CHILDBIRTH ALMOST PAINLESS.

Associated Press New York Charles Midget Fisher Milwaukee Lee Wallach Germany Albany Nick Lutve California Joe Dunek Omaha Drew New Haven Conn Emil Dusek John Frenchy" Kazan Montreal Indianapolis Otto Kuss Pine City Minn Karl Sarpella Eric Sarpella San Francisco Joe Makewlex Allen N. Forest Sammy Stein Spokane Wash Sem Tethers Dallas Tex Tony Catalano Chicago

White Sox Acquire Glenn Wright as Utility Infielder

CHICAGO. Glenn Wright, a 32 year old veteran infielder with a .294 lifetime batting average, was purchased from the Kansas City club of the American Association. Wright, who once led the NL in shortstop, has ten years in the NL with Pittsburgh and Brooklyn and hit .281 for Kansas City last season mostly at first base. The White Sox will use him as a utility infielder.

Chicago Glenn Wright Chicago White Sox Kansas City Wright Pittsburgh Brooklyn White Sox

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