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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1934

Page

3

Bo McMillin Named Indiana Head Coach From Kansas State

Bloomington Indiana A N Bo McMillin former Centre College quarterback and six year Kansas State head coach accepts Indiana University football job to succeed E C Hayes McMillin will lead spring practice naming his assistants including replacing line coach A J Nowack Hayes continues as track coach McMillin praised as one of the country s best quarterbacks and a proven winner with the Big Six experience expected to bring a five man backfield strategy to Indiana and deliver a spirited team, while Hayes departs after a winless season.

Loomington Ind INS A. N Bo” McMillin Centre College Indiana University E. C. Hayes McMillin Kansas State College Kansas State Nebraska Centenary Geneva A. J Butch” Nowack Hayes Clevenger cMillin Indiana Bo McMillin Jayhawk Institution Sarin

Freshman Iowa Swimmer Ren Westerfield Named Captain

Ren Westerfield was elected captain of the University of Iowa freshman swimming team. He set a new university backstroke record, clipping five and a half seconds off the five year old mark by swimming 150 yards in 1 51. Westerfield is viewed as the standout yearling prospect for next year’s varsity squad.

Gasette University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Star Westerfield

Holdouts Touched by Spring Fever In Baseball Camps

New York AP reports grapefruit league warmth lures holdouts into camp as more players sign or discuss terms. Indians and Yankees trimmed lists while several stars including Myatt Ferrell Hudlin Brown Burnett and West remained unsigned. Dodgers show a large unsigned cohort but manager Quinn stays confident as others like Jordan and Renee settle terms.

New York Jimmie Foxx Athletics Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Monte Pearson Dick Porter Roy Spencer Cleveland Vernon Gomes Danny MacFayden Frank Corsetti Yankee Indians Glenn Myatt Wes Ferrell Willis Hudlin Lloyd Brown Johnny Burnett Harley Ross Lyn Lary Bit Dickey Yanks Ben Chapman Dixie Walker Luke Appling Chicago Sigw St. Louis Browns Sam West Brooklyn Dodgers Bob Quinn al Lopez Hack Wilson Quinn Wilson

Fight Racket Has a Thousand Lives

The piece notes two court actions shaking boxing with Kingfish Levinsky’s injunction against MSG over radio broadcasts of his bout with Walter Neusel and Bill Duffy’s federal tax case sentencing. It also mentions near-future bouts: Art Lasky versus Lee Ramage in Los Angeles, Bob Olin versus Tony Shucco in New Haven, and Tony Cannoneri possibly rematching Frankie Elick.

New York INS Madison Square Garden Chicago Kingfish Levinsky Levinsky Walter Neuse Bss Bill Duffy Primo Camera Bondy Sam al Capone Mr. Duffy Art Lasky Lee Ramage Los Angeles Bob Olin Tony Shucco New Haven Word From Tony Canzoneri Frankie Elick Walter Neusel New York Garden Lena Prees

Bowling Congress Opens in Peoria with 5231 entries

Gov Henry Horner will inaugurate the thirty fourth American Bowling Congress in Peoria by rolling the first ball in armory alleys. The event features 5231 individual entries, 1329 five man teams and 2601 doubles teams for 57211 dollars in prizes across 33 days of competition. Detroit leads with 63 teams followed by St Louis 46 and Cincinnati 42.

Peoria Henry Horner State Armory Congress Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Milwaukee Syracuse Indianapolis Columbus Buffalo

Washington Mat And Boxing Show Set For March 15

Washington Iowa plans an athletic program sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars on March 15 at Payne Park. The card, arranged by Bob Rush, features several Golden Gloves participants and a single wrestling match headlining Johnnie Lewis and Red Bears with boxing bouts including Leo Cain and Earl Shelter. In Boston, manager Bucky Harris drives mid day practices at Payne Park while answering to Tom Yawkey and Eddie Collins as the Red Sox camp buzzes with activity.

Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars Bob Rush University of Iowa Johnnie Lewis U. S. Navy Leslie Red" Bears Iowa City Leo Cain Chicago Earl Shelter Kalona Orlando Fia Marty McManus Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Dodgers McManus Casey Stengel

Wrestling results by the Associated Press update

The report lists matches from New York and Milwaukee with throws and times. Jack Bloomfield of New York defeated Pat Faletti, while Jim Lendes of Milwaukee defeated Jack Smith in what appears to be a wrestling event result rounded by the Associated Press.

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Red Roaming Baseball Talks and Boxing Banter

A jittery wrap of sports chatter cites baseball salary cuts for stars including a St. Louis Cardinal offer, with Chicago Cubs reportedly trimming wages up to 30 percent. Denver league disputes loom as insiders expect Bramham to shape the revamped circuit. Boxing notes highlight Lena Levy’s hype for King Levinsky. Earnshaw aims for 25 wins with the White Sox, while Bonura steps in as a hopeful rookie.

Gultider Ernie Creatti St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Becawe Yankees Arl Des Moines Harry Johnson Denver W. G. Bramham Milton Ansenger Bramham Minor League Association Johnson Omaha Topeka St. Joseph Ansenger

The Right Way to Play Golf by Chester Horton

Instructional piece by Chester Horton warns that small postural distortions lead to major golf faults. It explains that addressing the ball with forced tension causes hooks and slices and urges players to stand naturally and comfortably for better results.

Florida’s Five Flags Brief History Documented

A compact note outlines Florida’s historical flags spanning Spanish, French, British, United States and Confederate eras, noting their influence on state identity and heritage.

State of Florida United States

Baseball Camps Signal Utility Roles for Recruits

The Associated Press field report from multiple spring training sites notes Joe Chamberlain and Bernie Unhalt may win utility jobs with the Chicago White Sox. Other camps highlight Bill Terry’s New York Giants weighing nine-man pitching staff, with candidates including Watson Clark and Johnny Salveson. Charlie Atias from Nashua, Curt vis and Reg Grabowski compete for spots in Boston and Philadelphia camps amid lineups and injury concerns across clubs.

Associated Press Pasadena Joe Chamberlain Bernie Unhalt Chicago White Sox Chamberlain Lew Fonseca Unhalt Miami Beach Bill Terry New York Glanta’ Pilot Afl Hubbell Schumacher Fussimmons Parmelee Luque Bell Watson Clark Johnny Salveson al Smith Joe Bowman Clidell Castlean

C O P And Peppers Win Girls Cage Games

In YWCA girls basketball, C O P beat X-33 12 to 11 while Peppers triumphed over M and M 36 to 14. TM TM won on a forfeit from NRA. Friday schedule pairs TM TM with X-33 and M and M against Which Way with C O P vs Peppers.

Y.W.C.A. Girls’ Basketball League X-33 Peppers

TERRY AND GIANTS ARE ALL KEYED UP

The 1933 New York Giants arrive in Miami for spring training with Will Terry upbeat about speed youth and a strong pitching staff led by Carl Hubbell. He worries only about third base with two players competing, while the outfield remains Mel Ott George Davis and Joe Moore. Mancuso’s absence creates catching concerns as the team adapts to changes in ball equipment.

Davis J. Walsh International News Service Sports Badstor Miami Fla New York Giants Bulrushes Joe Bowman Portland Will Terry Bay Jackson Verger Terry Rockefeller Carl Hubbell Cruz Ryan Giants Mel Ott George Davis Joe Moore Homer Peel Lefty o’Doul United Sta' Golf Association Mr. Cry Hupbell Schumacher Fusaimmona Parmelee Mrr Ott Mancuse Gus Mancuso Mancuso Ood Paul Richards Harry Danning Buffalo Frank Healey Columbus Mr. Sweeney Fce

Plummer Named Captain of Michigan Cage Five

Al Plummer of Wabash Indiana was named captain of the next Michigan basketball team. Eleven lettered players listed include Ted Petoskey as captain, Plum mer as captain-elect, and others from Detroit Detroit Muske gon Heights Flint and Ann Arbor with numerals awarded to Borgmann Lewis Kostichek and Paulson.

Ann Arbor Mich al Plummer Wabash Ind University of Michigan Ted Petoskey St. Charles Plummer Manny Fishman George Ford Detroit John Regeczi Muskegon Heights Dick Joslin Kenilworth Ill Fred Allen Wayne Dick Evans Flint Chelso Tamagno Chicago Russ Oliver Pontiac Estel Tessmer Bill Borgmann Fort Wayne King Lewis Mount Pleasant Bob Kostichek Lansing Clayton Paulson Winnetka

Luther Defeated By Rath Packers In Practice Game

In a practice basketball game for the national AAU tournament the Rath Packers of Waterloo defeated Luther College 33 to 24 in Decorah Iowa. Luther led 14 to 11 at halftime but faltered in the second period. Duncan of the Packers scored 11 points, while Devies led Luther with eight.

Decorah Rath Packers Waterloo Iowa Luther College Luther Iowa A. A. U Duncan Packers Devies

Wenceslaus and St Pats Battle For 2nd Place

Wenceslaus and St Patrick's clash for second place in city ratings after two tight overtime losses to Immaculate Conception. Tonight's game on Immaculate Conception floor at 8 shows no clear favorite as teams seek the tournament trophy, with lineups featuring Skala Severs Panek and others.

Immaculate Conception Forces of St. Patrick's Immacculate Conception Wenceslaus Bt. Wenceslaus Ee Skala Es Severs Vee Panek Tresnak Proskovee el Corsello Seserseneert

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