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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1937

Page

7

Iowa University Wrestlers Tie Iowa State Teachers 16 16

Iowa University and Iowa State Teachers College wrestled to a 16 16 draw in the season finale. Hawkeyes won the heavier weights while the Teachers took early lightweights. Wilbur Nead earned the decisive heavyweight fall for Iowa as Natvig Cheyney Leonard and other falls added to the score.

Iowa University Eva City Iowa State Teachers College Hawkeyes Teachers Wranntiave Sean Oops Ope Eppicka Owwutl Iowa Wilbur Nead Cook Natvig Cheyney The Invaders Leonard Nature Thompson Moore Mil Jeni Ist Grayce Matheres Cottrilli Matthews Dukes Ust Stainbrook Vergamint Rechenmacher Nead

Badminton Tourney For Men Women Opens March 29

The Y M C A and Y W C A badminton committees plan a city wide event with men and women singles and doubles and a mixed doubles tournament. Play starts the week of March 29 on Y W C A and Y M C A courts. Entries should be filed at either association.

Iowa

Iowa Netmen Schedule Grinnell and Iowa State In Iowa City

Bob Rush, Hawkeye tennis supervisor, announced Grinnell and Iowa State will visit Iowa City. Grinnell opens April 17, followed by Iowa State on May 7. Big Ten clashes with Northwestern Minnesota Chicago at home and Illinois Michigan Purdue Wisconsin away are arranged.

Iowa City Bob Rush University of Iowa Grinnell Iowa State Hawkeye Northwestern Minnesota Chicago Nlinois Michigan Purdue Wisconsin

Cornell to Host Midwest Mat Meet This Weekend

Dick Barker of Cornell directs the Midwest A A A wrestling tournament in Mount Vernon Iowa with a trophy for the quick est fall. Medals awarded in nine weight classes. Notables include Ed Morevic Omaha and Gordon Ellison Cornell. Lock in Friday 2 4 p m and Saturday 9 11 a m with a four session program. Floods have disrupted roads causing millions in damage.

Mount Vernon Dick Barker Cornell Orville Fritz Waterloo Iowa Barker Ed Morevic Omaha Morevic Bethlehem Midwest Fort Dodge Gordon Ellison Dale Brand

Coleman to Meet Middlekauff Again in Memorial Coliseum

Abe Coleman who defeated Bill Middlekauff of Florida last Thursday night will face him again in a main event at Memorial Coliseum next Thursday. The two already staged a dramatic fall with Coleman's flying drop kick and back pat maneuver prompting renewed interest. Two other matches are to be arranged.

Wily Abe Coleman Bill Middlekauff Florida Eddie Jennings Memorial Coliseum Little Abey Middlekauff Coleman Abe New York Big Bill Middlekauff Chesnut

Five Lettermen Report For Track At Upper Iowa

Twenty six aspirants answer coach Lyons call for Upper Iowa varsity indoor track work in the gym. Five lettermen return: Captain Guy Carter Bob Brownell Bud Tate Faye Tate and Everett Eischeid. Newcomer Spatcher may shine in the 100 yard dash as meets include Drake relays LaCrosse Teachers Dubuque conference state and Luther.

Fayette Upper Iowa L. J. Lyons Guy Carter Bob Brownell Bud Tate Faye Tate Everett Eischeid Bob Brownell Stanley Independence Manley Ejscheid Shafer Basham Strong Gene Carter Arp Zurbriggen Welch Spatcher Iowa Drake Dubuque Luther

State De Molay Meet To Be Held In Boone

The fifteenth annual state De Molay basketball tournament will be held in Boone March 25 26 and 27 Judge Hubert Utterback director of the meet announced Saturday Boone won the 1936 title

Toddville High Des Moines Stanwood Marjorie Andrews Freda Mae Oliphant Ha McBurney Helen Bowers Florence Matheny Betty Oliphant E. F. McClenahan Wilma McBurney Ardine van Fossen Leila Waterbury Ruby Hopker Dorothy Morris Iva Jane Waterbury Richard McClenahan State de Molay Boone Hubert Utterback

Carl Blandin of Grinnell on All Conference Team

Grinnell high guard Carl Blandin was named to the Central Iowa Conference all conference team. First team includes Virgil Weeks Ames Bob Hunt Marshalltown Bill Green Newton Cleo Hardenbrook Newton and Bob Roe Oskaloosa. Second team lists Yankton Newton Dean Henson Oskaloosa Guy Brogden Boone Cliff Harestad Marshalltown John Keyser Marshalltown Mike Enich Boone. Honorable mentions include Fran Morgan Newton and others.

Grinnell Carl Blandin Central Iowa Virgil Weeks Ames Bob Hunt Marshalltown Bill Green Newton Cleo Hardenbrook Bob Roe Oxkaloosa Yank Wymore Dean’ Henson Oskaloosa Guy Brogden Boone Cliff Harestad John Keyser Mike Enich Fran Morgan Kenneth Anderson George Thompson Bob Simpson Dutton Keister Milton Wilcox Wolfe Harry Richey Bainbridge

Cornell Reserves To Face Grinnell In Wrestling Meet

Cornell reserves travel to Grinnell college for a 4 p.m. dual meet as most regulars rest for the A A U. tourney. James Watson carries over to 175 pounds, with Henry Campo 126 pounds and Alden Young 145 pounds making final intercollegiate appearances. Sophomores Dick West 155 pounds and Raymond Knudson 165 pounds debut in varsity action alongside George Mann 118 pounds, Don Stotler 135 pounds, and Charles Hokonson heavyweight. Cornell previously defeated Grinnell 34 to 0.

Mount Vernon Cornell Grinnell College Purple m Grinnell James Watson Carnell Franklin and Marshall Watson Henry Campo Alden Young Dick West Raymond Knudson George Mann Don Stotler Charles Hokonson

Victor Girls End Season With Eight Wins Eight Defeats

Victor High School girls basketball concludes the season with an eight win eight loss record under coach Vivian Himan. They totaled 458 points while opponents scored 320, with several players set to graduate including Shine Barnes Mc Sweeney Gwin and Wahl.

The Gazette Deep River Victor High Vivian Himan Shine Barnes McSweeney Gwin Wahl Malcom Victor Marengo Guernsey Hartwick Ladora Conroy

Gophers Enter Eight-Man Team In Iowa Gym Meet

The University of Minnesota gymnastic team defends its Big Ten title by entering an eight-man contingent for the Western conference gymnastic meet in Iowa City on March 13. Led by Dean Shawbold the squad includes Carl Deck Howard Stuart and Paul Johnson, all with prior high placements, with Minnesota aiming to rebound after losses to Iowa and success against Illinois and Chicago this season.

Iowa City University of Minnesota Gopher Dean Shawbold Minnesota Carl Deck Cocaptain

Williamsburg Teachers Meet All County Team Night

Williamsburg teachers will host the all county high school team Tuesday night March 16 at the local gym. The same evening the first all county girls team will play the second all county selections with games at 7:30 and 8:30.

The Gazette Williamsburg

Table Tennis King to Visit Here March 27

World champion Standa Kolar with partner L Bellah Bud Blattner and Sandor Glancz will appear at the Y M C A on March 27 at 8 p.m. due to date conflicts. The traveling troupe replaces the earlier March 11 date sponsored by the Y M C A Young Men's club.

Standa Kolar Kolar Viktor Barna L. Bellah Bud Blattner Sandor Glancz

Keystone Chosen For Benton 4-H Boys Basketball Tourney

Keystone will host the Benton county 4-H boys basketball tournament on March 19 and 20. J Potter Smith announces fourteen teams will compete. Winners advance to the district tournament.

Keystone Benton County J. Potter Smith

Pairings Set For Y Gold Medal Tourney Opens Monday

The Y M C A fifth annual senior Gold Medal basketball tournament pairings released by athletic director Gurney Day show fifteen teams entering. Defending champion Town Electric Light and Power draws a bye as opening action features Peter Pan Bakers vs Immaculate Conception C Y O and Telbs Aces vs Troy Mills, with The Gazette facing Rudy's Tavern.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Gurney Day MW Wic Lighters Culver Motors Peter Pan Bakers Immaculate Conception Troy Mills Telb’s Aces The Gazette Rudy's Tavern Town Electric Light and Power Company Peter Pan Immacuelate Conception C.Y.O Rudy’s Tavern the Gazette

Airways Gun Club Open for Practice Today

The Cedar Rapids Airways Gun Club will be open for practice today, announced Saturday by Manager Sam O Brine. All shooters are welcome.

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