Seabiscuit Favored In Santa Anita Handicap Classic
Seabiscuit headed the field for Santa Anita's $100000 handicap with Kayak II Whichcee Nlecelfly and others seen as serious rivals. About 60000 fans were ready to wager a million and a half dollars on the big race while insiders pegged Sea biscuit at about even money to win.
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Seabiscuit
Santa Anita
C S Howard
Gite Anita
INS
Heelfly
Whichcee
Specify
Don Mike
Viscounty
War Plumage
Kantan
Royal Crusader
Beautiful 11
Louie B. Mayer Gallahadson
Ethel Mars
Cjnmdy
Tycooness
Bing Crosby
Lin Howard
Seabiscuit Charley
Whichee
Biscuit
Comiskeys Win Fight Against Sale Of Sox
Chicago probate judge denies First National Bank petition to sell the White Sox, ruling the court cannot order sale of estate stock without the widow's consent. The bank acted as executor for the late J Louis Comiskey with family opposition cited.
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Chicago
John F O’connell
First National Bank
White Sox
J. Louis Comiskey
Comiskes
O'Connell
Cornell Trackmen Set for North Central Relays
Eight Cornell athletes will open the Purple and White season at Naperville in the North Central college relays Saturday. Team members include Art Behl and Jack Wallace in the 880, Allen McKean the miler, Roy McCauley and Dick Van Tuyle the two milers, William Bell the shot putter, Phil Carspecken the high jumper, and Bob Gloe the broad jumper.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell
Naperville
North Central College
Art Behl
Jack Wallace
Allen McKean
Roy McCauley
Dick van Tuyle
William Bell
Phil Carspecken
Bob Gloe
Athlete of Year at Iowa U goes to Kinnick
Iowa City Nine Kinnick All-American halfback wins Iowa's athlete of the year in a Daily Iowan poll. With 92 votes to Enich's 51, he overcomes a late surge and gains 39 votes from Kappa Alpha Theta. The award will be presented at the Iowa Northwestern game Monday night. Last year’s honoree was Erwin Prasse.
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Iowa City
Kinnick
Iowa
University of Iowa
Daily Iowan
Mike Enich
Enich
Kappa Alpha Theta
Iowa-Northwestern
Erwin Prasse
Nine Coe Men In Relay Meet At Naperville
Coach Forest Rutgers will take nine Coe trackmen to Naperville for the annual relays at North Central college. First indoor meet of the season for the Kohawks, with events including hurdles, sprints, pole vault, and a relay compiled from listed runners.
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Forest
Verink
Harley Moore
John Altfillisch
Irwin Nelson
Stantier Hish Sump
Elslager
Carl van Evern
Wiliam Avis
van Bgyern
Davin
Winch
Elslnger Moore
Altfilisch
Nelson
Broutner
Illini Cagers Target Hapac in Iowa Showdown
Iowa City Illinis eye Bill Hapac of Illinois as the key to a Big Ten clash. Hapac’s 34 points Feb 10 and an 18-point season norm anchor Illinois’ late close games, while Iowa plans to counter with Siegel Lind Evans Prasse Harsha in a bid to climb the standings.
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Iowa City
INS
Hawkeye Basketeers
Bill Hapac
Wlinois
Hapac
Big Ten
Minnesota
Wlini Star
Ilinois
Hwapac
Hawkeyes
Illinois
Towans
Rollie Williams
Siegel
Lind
Evans
Prasse
Harsha
Minois
W. Evers
Vukovits
Handlen
Sachs
George Garden Sets Pace For Quaker Pinmen
George Garden led the Quaker league at Lincoln alleys Thursday night with a 612 series on games of 200 181 and 231, as his Tigers lost two to Big Q. Frank Norves was second with 475, followed by Al Zrudsky 670 and Floyd Thompson 464. The Banners posted the high team total with 2482 pins.
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George Garden
Lincoln Alleys
Tigers
Big Q
Frank Norves
al Zrudsky
Floyd ‘Thompson
Iowa
Hich Brisks
Clamshoells
Wish Jelinek
Amiliae League
Rock Island
Northwestern
Bellina
Ee Nelson
Lal
R. C. Lantess
LPAG
Toman Flowers
Reddy Kilowatts Tor
Uleh Mentzer
Ini
Modern Laundry
Itinh Pettit Tees
C. Robins
Narhers
Ace Cleaners
Ferguson
Newman's
Cora Coli
Smaulekofft
Welch-Cook
Bhersin-Willams
Hamilton Seed
Yieh J Lockwood
AR I
Wathan
Allen Motor
Kelly
C. R. Auto Supply
Texaco Products
High Lodge Oe
Ranids Chevrolet
Hubbard Ice
Bankuet
High Thompson
Elks Learide
Tho
Jones
Smith
Patterson
Rowan Teenyee
High McNutt
M. C
VanHorn
Women's Independent, Loyal
Oracer Eenee
Mish. Newman
Boxing Banter and Past Boxing Glories in Chicago Gym
In George Trafton’s Chicago gym veteran promoter Jack Hurley riffs on Joe Louis and Paychek with combat sport chatter. The scene includes Marion Mosley prospects, Billy Marquardt’s Detroit-bound plans, and recollections of Cedar Rapids baseball figures like Hank Fabian and McGraw.
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George Trafton
Chicago
Jack Hurley
Billy Petrolle
Joe Louis
Hurley
Godoy
Louis Strategy Board
Tommy Farr
Louis
Palookas
Indiana Purdue clash could alter Big Ten title race
Indiana aims to sweep Purdue in the home and home series for a first double triumph since 1901 and boost its title hopes. Purdue holds nine wins to one loss with Illinois and Ohio State challenging for crowns as Cincinnati– no, disregard.
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Chicago
Indiana
Purdue
Indians
Boilermakers
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Iowa City
Ohio State
Michigan
Columbus
Minnesota
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Lawrence Gatzke Improves in Chicago Hospital
Trainer Alex Fidler reports Heavsaweight Lawrence Gatzke rests comfortably at Mercy hospital after acute pleurisy with pneumonia. He is expected to be confined four to five more days as three doctors treat him. Gatzke spiked a 102 degree fever Wednesday night and endured severe pain before admission.
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Chicago
Alex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Golden Gloves
Lawrence Gatzke
Mercy Hospital
Gatzkes
Midler
the Ehret
Babe Ruth joins Boston Braves as assistant manager
The 1935 field notes report Babe Ruth signing as assistant manager of the Boston Braves with speculation he may replace Bill McKechnie in 1936 or midseason 1934. Other items include high school tournaments, track records, boxing results, and college basketball seasons across multiple dates.
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Babe Ruth
Boston Braves
Bill McKechnie
St. Wenceslaus
Severn, Skala
Jand
Blasek
Kopecky
Oujiri
Washington
Mason City
Jimmy Owen
Towa
Missouri
Malcolm Campbell
Daytona Beach
Florida
Bill Haarton
Chicago
Hicks Upsets Berg in Florida Golf Tourney Semifinal
Elizabeth Hicks of Long Beach California defeated Patty Berg of Minneapolis one up in 19 holes to reach the South Atlantic women’s golf final in Daytona Beach. Belly Jameson of San Antonio won the other semi final 7 and 6 over Mrs William Klocken of Lake Hopatcong NFL. Hicks and Jameson meet in the final Saturday.
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Patty Berg
Florida
Daytona Beach
Flin
Minneapolis
Elizabeth Hicks
Long Beach
Calif
Miss Hicks
Belly Jameson
San Antonio
William Klockenjos
Lake Hopatcong
NFL
Miss Jameson
Big Six swimmers open conference meet at Ames
Ames AP reports Big Six swim mers and divers begin the annual conference meet at Town State pool with preliminaries Friday night. Town State aims for a third straight title as Iowa State the favorite and Kansas State the main challenger. Notable entrants include Ralph Worden Nebraska diving Eugene Armstrong Town State and Roger Adams Iowa State in sprints and backstroke.
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Ames
Town State
Cyclones
Kansas State
Ralph Worden
Nebraska
Eugene Armstrong Iown
Roger Adams
Iowa State
Set Dates For Both Iowa Golf Tourneys
Officials set dates for the state mens and womens golf tournaments. The Iowa Amateur will begin July 22 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club course and the womens state meet will be held at the Wakonda course in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Wakonda
City Briefs Highlight Local Hospital and Community Updates
Mrs Fred Ro Carter was admitted to Mercy hospital for a major operation. A guard supervision for maintenance of a land countsman at Independence state hospital was noted. Theft of a $40 microphone and stands from 125 First Street SW was reported by James Reeder. Sunday worship times set for Shueville United Brethren church and St Johns Episcopal Church. Raymond May, 24, treated for a nose scratch at St Lukes hospital. Private Lawrence L Mentzer transferred to Scott Field AR for a course in aircraft armament. Three skating rinks near Roosevelt, Arthur, and Riverside to close for season. Three men enlisted at Des Moines through the local recruits station. Names given: Gm t I Savlor, Ervin John Stramer, Leonard A Joshin.
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First Street
James Reeder
Des Moines
Gi Mt I. Savlor
Stewart ‘T. Savlor
Fifth Avenue SE
Ervin John Stramer
Marc Stramer
Watkins
Leonard A Joshin
Mio
Lewis Cresth
Farrview
Anamosa
Smith Arrested After Brick Shatters Window at Grace Kelly Home
Virgie GG Smith was arrested by police after allegedly throwing a brick through a window at Grace Kelly's home on 1425 Twelfth Avenue on Thursday night. The incident occurred as officers responded to reports of an assault and Smith was taken into custody at Kelly's residence.
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Virgie GG Smith
Ato
Cinure Hill
Smith
Grace Kelly
Twelfth Avenue
Navy recruiting station eyes March use of film projectors
The Cedar Rapids federal building navy recruiting station offers a motion picture projector in March for use by youth groups and schools to support NAS Life ashore and abroad training and travel features. Interested parties may contact the local recruiting station by mail or in person. no charge. Nine boys earned awards at Cab Pack No Bat Kenwood meeting including Norman Duck and others. chief training certificates noted.
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Navy
Cedar Rapids Federal Building
Schaals
Kenwood Schaal
Norman Duck
Betom
Loris
Carleon Carrell Pitts
Janne Champlin
Robert Seveloo
Siver Giean
LVS Hunde
Juanes Atherton
Paul
RFC 43 Millions In Red For 1939
The RFC reports a 45 400000 net loss on its operations for the 1934 fiscal year marking its first red year since 1932. Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Jones says most defaulted loans will be repaid, while the agency expects a total loss of 58 000 000 on defaulted loans. surpluses from prior years will cover sustained losses.
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Hae
Jesse Jones
RFC
Treasury
Insses
REC
Work of Insurance Industry Is Lauded By Leon Henderson
Leon Henderson praised the insurance industry for its strong performance during recent financial adversity. Albert M Best of New York cited 19 failures in ten years with losses totaling about 13 billion dollars, while more than 4000 bank failures indicated initial losses near three and a half billion.
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Leon Henderson
Washington (Ap
Albert M Best
New York
Asurance Statistics
Ayne
Uphold Verdict For Fishbein Defendant In Brinkley's Suit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a libel verdict favoring Maree Foobes, editor of Modern Medicine, in a suit brought by Brinkley Wodoo over alleged defaming publications. The decision, issued Friday, upholds a $290,000 libel award.
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Fishbein
Brinkley
New Orleans
United States
Maree
Brinkley Wodoo
Poste Ay
Mae To Hy Oe
Toch Omen
Ted Modern Medice
Choat
Pexis
Refugees Slip Past Hungarian Guards
Refugees reportedly slipped past Hungarian guards, finding an improvised haven with limited disruption. The account notes chaotic lines and uncertain shelter as authorities and aid groups managed the movement.
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Whidichee
Heedfly
Comiskeys
Sale of Sox
Morgan Bros
Third Avenue SE
Iowa U
Nile Kinnick
Pasadena
Ted Lyons
Chicago White Sox
Doar Jimmy Dykes
Ted
Lyons
Louie
Louie's
Clothes
Second Avenue and
Second Street SE
Illin Cagers
Red Peppers
Hot Sport
By Tait
Warley
John Paychek
Johnny Paychek
Harold Steinman
Steinman
Paychek
Sam Buxman
Marion Mosley
Fort Madison
Buxman
Lee Savold
L Towans
McCoy
Mosley
Boxman
Billy Marquardt
Hartey
Marquardt
al Jenkins
Texas
Detroit
Tony Vino
Mexico
Vino
America
Jenkins Hurley
Nate Bolden
Davey Day
Carl Vinciquerra
Duluth
Minn
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Vinesguerra
Hle
Carl
Des Moines Wolves
Henry
Hank) Fabian
Pabian
John McGraw
McGranh
Fabhian
Giants
Fabian
Summers
Crauby
Williams
Mair
Godor
Wood Allen
Whitrock
Hofer
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McGraw
Peter Bohler
Arlington Street
Dubuque
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Billy Mofer
Purdue Machine
Chicago Hospital
Leo Lucas
Soug Meyvers
Joe Rivers
Jack Sharkey
Phil Scott
Miami
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Kee
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Hamline College
Jimmy McLarnin
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Stretch Murphy
Branch McCracken
Harris Lamb
Carleton
Roscoe Hall
Iowa University
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Columbia College
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Knute Rockne
Elmer Layden
Adam Walsh
Ino
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Rovers
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Kinkles
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Jack Johnson
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Havner
Washington High
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Armstrong’s
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Sporting Goods Department
City Briefs
Fred Ro Carter
G Avenue
Linn County
Independence State Hospital
Shuewville United Brethren Church
Senior Christian Endeavor
JE Bowersox
Raymond May
B Avenue NE
St Lukes Hospital
Pan
St Johns Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Lawrence L. Mentzer
Charles Mentzer
Third Avenue
Moffett Field
Cahf
An Corps Technical School
Scott Field
Belleville
Nevin Nichols
Roosevelt and
Arthur
Riverside
Cubs
Budapest
Vossister
Pierre Guelet
Manister
New
He-Man
Florsheims
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