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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1938

Page

2

St Ambrose Dethrones I. C. Beaten In State Tourney

St Ambrose academy limited I. C. Beaten in the state Catholic basketball tournament at Davenport to a 22-8 victory, eliminating the Cedar Rapids team in the second round. Davenport advances to the semifinals with Columbia academy of Dubuque, St. Mary's Marshalltown, and Central Catholic Ottumwa.

St Ambrose Gymnasium St Ambrose Academy Greyhounds Davenport Columbia Academy of Dubuque St. Mary's of Marshalltown Central Catholic Ottumwwa Conception High Cedar Rapids Columbia Ottumwa St. Ambrose Phil Seghi I. C

Local Bowling League Results Highlight Close Games

St Marys of Marshalltown edged St Pauls of Defiance 45 to 44 as Defiance rallied 17 points in the final period. St Ambrose Marshalltowns semi final clash loomed as a feature. Ottumwa defeated Sacred Heart Pocahontas 22 to 21 with Peters delivering a late winning shot.

St. Mary's Marshalltown St. Paul's Defiance St. Ambrose-Marshalltown Ottumwa Sacred Heart of Pocahontas Peters

Ross Armstrong to Fight in May for Welterweight Title

Henry Armstrong featherweight champion moves up to welterweight to challenge Bar ney Ross for the title in an outdoor May 26 bout. The two will seek a 142 pound limit in Madison Square Garden or a local ball park with promoter Mike Jacobs. Armstrong plans about one tune up and aims for a big gate near 300 000 with Ross taking around 40 percent of net receipts.

Henry Armstrong Barney Ross Ross Armstrong Mike Jacobs Madison Square Garden Long Island Bowl Lou Ambers Max Schmeling Joe Louis Jacobs Symnasium Armstrong Jacobs Ross-Armstrong Lew Feldman Hippodrome Billy Beauhard Enrico Enturi Alf Blatcch Charley Burns

Indians in contract dispute over rookie Nowak

Farm hands and managers clash as Cleveland faces a potential second contract fight. Bill Nowak, a 20 year old from Detroit, trained with Cleveland after switching from the Giants Baton Rouge camp, with Bill Terry alleging the Indians stole his prize rookie and presenting the case to Judge Bramham. Nowak claims Springfield contract, Terry cites Jersey City deal and a March 1 filing deadline. Nowak will confer with Cy Slapnicka and Oscar Vitt following the dispute.

New Orleans Cleveland Indians Bob Feller K M. Landis Des Moines van Meter Cleveland Bill Nowak Nowak Detroit Giants Baton Rouge Bill Terry Indians William Bramham Oscar Vitt Nowak Springfield Jersey City Terry Bramham

Leaders Hold Their Spots In Bowling Meet

Chicago bowler Victor Toewish moved to second in all events with a 1 846 nine game series, aiding his doubles with Benedict Dalton. Ray Kufner of Chicago topped the singles day with a 659 series, after opening 205 and 210, finishing 244. Leaders include Dalry Cleveland, Brlemeyer Soda, Marine City Old Bru, Tinney's Pobst, and Terry Coal Co. in all events standings.

Chicago Victor Tocwish Benedict Dalton Tocwish Ray Kufner Kufner St Louis Chris Tonkorfe Victor Toewish Chicapo Charles Kopp Champ Palmer Akron

Basketball Scores From Roasted Peanut Notes

A fragment notes a claim about roasted peanuts, stating the jumbo Virginia peanut averages 44 percent fat. The tidbit appears as a side item in a sports section.

Virginia

Giants May Not Win Pennant as Usual This Season

United Press reports Bill Terry of the New York Giants expresses confidence they will win the National League pennant, though not “as usual.” The Cubs and Cardinals loom strong. the roster lists 21 others vying for roles, with stars such as Hubbell Ott and Mel Ott leading the lineup and pitching staff.

Steve Snider United Press Chicago Bill Terry New York Giants Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Terry Carl Hubbell Cliff Melton Mel Ott Dick Bartell Harry Danning Johnny McCarthy Burgess Whitehead Jimmy Ripple Joe Moore Hank Leiber Danning McCarthy Whitehead Ott Bartell Moore Leiber Ripple Hubbell Melton Hal Schumacher Clydell Castleman Dick Coffman Harry Gumbert Gus Gus Mancuso Giants Boston Schumacher Pittsburgh

Two Gridders Face Off In Mat Card At Memorial Coliseum

Two former football stars are listed for Thursday’s mat card at the Memorial Coliseum. Ray Steele of Glendale and Jules Strongbow of Broken Arrow top the card, with Cliff Thiede of USC meeting Alf Johnson of Minneapolis. Ed Cook of Cedar Rapids, once of Coe, headlines singles against Joe Hubka of Dodge, Nebraska.

Eddie Jennings Memorial Coliseum Ray Steele Glendale Calif Jules Strongbow Broken Arrow Okla Cliff Thiede University of Southern California Alf Johnson Minneapolis Land of the Norsemen Ed Cook Cedar Rapids Coe Cook Joe Hubka Dodge Neb

Boxing Roundup Sheds Lights on Evening Knockouts

In San Jose Henry Hook of Indianapolis and Dave Lefton of Aberdeen washed drew ten rounds. In York Solly Kreiger of Brooklyn knocked out Stanley Hassato of Yonkers. Joe Fontana of Brooklyn defeated Jimmy Lancaster of Wilmington in New York City.

Associated Press Los Angeles Chuck Crowell Red Fields Chicago San Jose Calif Henry Hook Indianapolis Dave Lefton Aberdeen Wash Drew York Solly Kreiger Brook Iyn Stanley Hassato Yonkers Joe Fontana Brooklyn Jimmy Lancaster Wilmington Del

Wisconsin Texas gridfest dates set in 1939 clash

Austin Texas AP reports the University of Wisconsin was added to the University of Texas 1939 schedule for an intersectional game on October 7 at Madison Wisconsin. The matchup marks a notable addition to the season with both programs pursuing strong records.

Wisconsin Texas Austin, Tex University of Wisconsin University of Texas Madison

St Ambrose advances with 50 35 win over Kansas Wesleyan

St Ambrose of Davenport Iowa stays in the national title race by defeating Kansas Wesleyan 50 to 35 in a first round game. Thomas scores 17 for St Ambrose while Snyder and Watson each add 14 for Wesleyan. Murray State Teachers eliminates Drake 47 to 40 with McKeeI netting 21 points.

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Baseball Chiefs To Meet In New Orleans

William G Bramham president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues announced the thirty seventh annual convention would be held in New Orleans December 7 8 9 Cy Young veteran pitcher spent 11 years in the American League and 11 in the National League

New Orleans Durham N. C William G. Bramham National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Cy 7 Young

Perry Opens Up On Amateur Net Racket

Fred Perry recalls clashes with clubs over amateurs and professionals in tennis. He recounts West Side Tennis Club snubbing Ellsworth Vines in Forest Hills and Wimbledon officials shunning him after turning pro. Perry argues the line between amateurism and professionalism has blurred, noting earnings differences and tennis politics.

Perry Aytona Beach Fla West Side Forest Hills Ellsworth Vines AEA Wyls Vines Fred Perry United States Fred Usl.t.a Riggs Sabin Hines Nassau

Cornell Fresh Wrestlers Bow To Teachers

Cornell freshmen were defeated 21 to 13 by Iowa State Teachers yearlings in Mount Vernon. Jensen Wilson and Natvig secured falls for the Teachers, while Cornell’s Martin, Simpson, Lyman, Jones and Chambers won or moved points in various weight classes. Referee was Bernard Van Etten.

Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell Iowa State Jensen Wilson Natvig Martin Mason City Conley Elmer Simpson Lenth Bill Lyman The Purple Jim Jones Mith Allnce Reidler Fliger Rhaulsts Simpson Wisepound Sbise Lyman Chambers Jones Bernard van Etten

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Tricky Ambrose Secghi Leo Locas Ambrose Bill Green S. C Ambrosians Jack Robinson Fred Condon O Connor Carton Columbia Academy Sacred Heart of Dubuque Five Marty Twins Mickey Merlin Tom Tierney Gazette Newslests Hinton Chopin Pat P Rozek Ralph Sneels I Wilson Nemec C.gibson Hanks Gorley Morrison Gralund Oray Ineles Morrissey Smee Graylinds Hanad Olson ST. Ambrose College Kan, Wesleyan Cedar Rapids Hardware 3Rd Ave Henry McLemore U. P Wimbledon Fred Old Fellow ST. Petersburg Flin Mudcats Mudlarks Lacup Frank Frisch Su Martin Jimmy Brown Mickey Owen ST. Lawrence Seaway Europe Ocean Canadian Pacific Office Montreal Québec Budapest N. J. Clark Ridg Omaha K. A. Cook
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