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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1934

Page

7

Creighton U President Calls Big Time Football Crooked

Creighton University president Rev. Patrick J. Mahan says big time football is crooked and that top teams pay regular players. He notes he funds his own needs and criticizes university authorities for subsidizing athletics. The article, in the Creighton Alumnus, discusses athletic department concerns and mentions Eddie Hickey’s hiring as football coach.

Maha Neb Patrick J. Mahan S. J Creighton University Creighton Father Mahan Loyola University of Chicago Eddie Hickey Arthur Stark

Y W C A Girls Basketball Tourney Opens Tomorrow

The YWCA girls basketball tournament starts Monday with three games: C O P versus T M T M, Which Way versus X 33, and M and M against N R A. Teams list captains and players including Irene Opperud, Louise Brendel, Galil Steggall, Irene St. Germain, Rita Sandberg, and Winnie Hogan among others.

Irene Opperud Grace Randa Edna Eggers Gladyce Eggers Myrna Pumfrey LeAn Helen Worthan Florence Nemec Bernice Nemec Florence Strauss Mabel Haddy Mary Abodecly Co. O. P Rita Sandberg Annabelle Reindl Katherine Rock Frances Schwartz Leta Sorta Dorothy Scott Sylvia Sanders Peppers Laura Borghart Ellen Borghart Jane Esther Miller Constance Watkins Helen Watkins Maxine Gerber Irma Gregor Winnie Hogan Mary Hogan Jane Lockwood Marge Melvin Eleanor Houge Dorothy Watland Margaret Biedermann Helen Weber Maxine Dermody

Newhall Hosts Girls Sectional Tournament March 9 10

Newhall will host the girls sectional basketball tournament March 9 and 10 featuring Alburnett Brandon Ely Lisbon Newhall Quasqueton Toddville Troy Mills Walker Linn county champs The Newhall girls defeated Walker 35 to 29 on Thursday. The Newhall firemen sponsor the second annual Gold Medal independent tournament March 15 16 and 17.

Newhall Alburnett Brandon Ely Lisbon Quasqueton Toddville Troy Mills Walker Linn Newhall Firemen

Baseball meeting to be held Monday in Cedar Rapids

A meeting at the Y M C A at noon will unite Cedar Rapids Baseball Association directors with civic leaders to plan a three day city drive to fund a Western League team. The drive aims to begin March 21 with ticket books sold for twenty two games at $9, saving about 25 cents per game versus single grandstand tickets.

Cedar Rapids Baseball Asociation Young Men’s Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Michigan Dominates Entries for Western Conference Meet

Western conference swimming championships set for March 17 in Iowa City with 33 entries. Michigan leads with fifteen competitors led by Dick Degéner, Jim Christy, Taylor Drysdale and O Dalrymple as top contenders. Minnesota fields fifteen and Purdue three as other entrants.

Gazette Iowa City Michigan Wolverines Dick Degéner Wolverine Jim Christy Taylor Drysdale O. Dalrymple Minnesota Purdue

Hopkinton Aces Triumph Over Cedar Rapids Dark Horses

Hopkinton Burdick's Aces defeated the Harlem Dark Horses of Cedar Rapids on the local floor Thursday evening 43 to 19. The Aces led 22 to 3 at halftime with the Smith brothers productive under the basket.

Hopkinton Burdick Aces Harlem Dark Horses Cedar Rapids Smith Brothers

White Sox Work Out In Pasadena Spring Camp

In Pasadena California the White Sox, led by rookies including Low Fonoseca, loosen their kinks as major leaguers prep for pennant races. Mule Haas stands ready at bat while Haas Wyatt and Bocek perform leg and back drills in the training session.

Fonoseca White Sox Pasadena Calif Mule Haas Wyatt Haas Bocek

Cincinnati Scouts Pull In Part Time Prospects for Reds

A surge of part time scouts, paid only for usable baseball ivory, trains with the Cincinnati Reds as new ownership and management seek youth to revitalize the club. Friends of GM Larry MacPhail fund a nationwide scouting network, with hopefuls placed in minor leagues or colleges and potential signings vetted before full contracts.

Tampa Filia Cincinnati Reds Reds Larry MacPhail Larry Bartlesville Oklo Beckley W. Va Toronto Beattie Feathers Tennessee

Iowa Grapplers To Meet Ames Team In Dual Meet Tuesday

The University of Iowa wrestling team, undefeated this season, faces a tough test against Iowa State in a Tuesday dual at Ames. Coach Mike Howard says the squad is in peak condition, with lineup including Monroe at 118, Parmenter 126, Johnson 145, Larson 135, Kielhorn 155, Righter 165, O Leary 174, and Frank O Leary heavyweight.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa State Ames Mike Howard Hawkeyes Tom Monroe Rollo Parmenter Clarence Johnson Robert Larson Earle Kielhorn Pat Righter John O'Leary Frank O'Leary

Dempsey May Take Charge of Garden

New York life in brief as famed fighter Jack Dempsey may assume control of Madison Square Garden boxing operations. Garden officials deny firing Kilpatrick or Johnston though shakeups loom amid debate over guarantees and revenue sharing. If Dempsey guarantees rental of 3500 a night for twenty nights he could steer lucrative fight cards and profits. The next move rests with Dempsey and Garden directors.

New York INS Miami Madison Square Garden Tommy Loughran Primo Camera Jack Dempsey Garden Richard F. Hoyt John Reed Kilpatrick Jimmy Johnston Dempsey Ross Tex Rickard Jack Baer Carnera Vincent Dundee McLarnin Ross-Petrolle

Deschamps the Master Salesman and Boxing Promoter

New York recalls Francois Deschamps life a tale of hustle from penniless youth to wealth through managing Georges Carpentier. His push helped stage a heavyweight title fight drawing 75,000 spectators and a gate near two million dollars, then he lined up Paulino Uzcudun before fading from boxing glory.

New York Francois Deschamps Paria Cane Paris Deschamps Tex Rickard Georges Carpentier Georges Carpentier Francois Boyle's Thirty Acres Dempsey Paulino Uzcudun

Czech Reformed Wins From Sokols 18 to 11

The Czech Reformed church team defeated the Sokol quintet 18 to 11. Conway led the church five with five baskets, while Bob Wild scored five for the Sokols. Box score unavailable.

Sokols Sokol Conway Church Bob Wild

Giants Repeat Likely as Terry Leads Strong 1934

Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell predicts a repeat pennant run for New York, retaining the regular lineup with rookies challenging for spots. He cites Bill Terry as key to the team's fighting spirit, notes tough rivals in the Cubs and Pirates, and highlights strong infielders Blondy Ryan Hughie Cruz Johnny Verger and batting stars Mel Ott and the Waner brothers among the outfield.

New York Giants Terry Bill Terry Schumacher Parmelec Fred Fitzsimmons Cubs Chicago Cubs Chuck” Klein Phillies Kiki’ Cuyler Babe Herman Bush Warnecke Pittsburgh Red” Lucas Cincinnati Red Pirates Mel Ott Mel Moore Davis Blondy Ryan Hughie Cruz Johnny Verger Johnny Jackson

Ten Letter Men Set For Hawkeye Baseball Start

Ten letter men, eight of whom have won major T's, will be available to Coach Otto Vogel as Iowa opens a 33 game season against Monmouth College on March 28. The squad is expected to feature strong pitching and infield depth with players from West Bend Sewal D Davenport St Louis Cicero Monroe Center Scranton and Kansas City. Leland L. Scott unveils a new two stroke engine burning oil rather than gasoline.

Iowa City Otto Vogel University of Iowa Hawkeyes Monmouth College Eugene Ford West Bend Charles Blackman Sewal Kenneth Blackman Christian Schmidt Dysart Glen Baker Davenport Herman Schultehenrich St. Louis Stanley Bazant Cicero Ill Frank Drager Monroe Center Grange Johnson Scranton

Handball Tourney Opens Monday Amid Local Negotiations

In Cedar Rapids the first city handball championship starts Monday at the YMCA with three classes and first prize in each. Matches listed for Monday and Wednesday include Ambroz vs Kelly and Bartunek vs Yuill, with more in class B and additional players named. Foxx dispute hints at baseball salary talks and league wage comparisons.

Cedar Rapids Y.M.C.A A. O. Ambroz M. J. Kelly Wesley Sila T. C. Yarnall Bob Kutchera Howard Wilfong Vincent Bartunek Ralph Yuill Sid File Joe Rust Les Crabbs Joe Langer Ed Hollander H. J. Ross Vance Richardson Charles Janu Don Shomler R. F. McGinnis Ty Rankinen B. Saccaro Paul Kindler Sam Palumbo Richard Wing Don Houts Don Steffa George Liddle Earl Motter E. J. Waasta Wyes M.muvalsky Richard Seaton C.C. Oe David Bleakley Wallace Kemp Ralph Steffa Harold ‘Hall Dr. Dawson Grim Bob Janda CJ Foreman Drew Biyes

Want Ads Highlight Unused Electric Dishwasher Sink

An advertisement promotes an unused electric dishwasher sink offered for sale in today's Want Ads. The notice emphasizes the item’s condition and accessibility for buyers seeking a bargain.

Want

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