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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1937
Page
2
Chicago predicts a bright season as Jim Dykes notes a strong pitching staff and infield. Veterans Vern Kennedy and Johnny Whitehead lead a capable rotation while newcomers and depth promise a sturdier lineup.
Three favored teams swept in the YMCA Gold Medal tournament opener. Peter Pan, Telb's Aces, and Rudy's Tavern each won by wide margins, with key players like George Van Deusen John Reilly and Bill Forrest delivering standout performances. Consolation awards went to Dick Prohaska Gib Person and McCright.
International News Service reports New York owner Jacob Ruppert attributes Lou Gehrig's issues to Mrs Lou Gehrig as contract talks heat up. Gehrig reportedly seeks $50,000 over four years as first baseman. camp discusses offers and pay, with informal remarks about possible salaries.
Earl Whitehill's contentious career with players and managers from Detroit to Washington is recalled as he nears 14th AL season. The 1935 swap to Washington and later trade to Cleveland for Thornton Lee are linked to disputes with Ossie Bluege Cecil Travis and Ty Cobb era feuds.
Notre Dame's 44 18 victory over Minnesota capped a flawless defense and passing game. Johnny Moir set a Notre Dame single season scoring record with 17 points, lifting his total to 272 as Paul Nowak added 10. The Irish, 19 of 22 wins, finish the season at Detroit Friday.
Solon high school will host a Saturday tournament on March 13 for junior high boys. Entering teams include Oxford Lone Tree Cosgrove Shueyville and Solon from Johnson county Palo and Lisbon from Linn county and Morley from Jones county. The aim is to give eligible players limited by age and awards a chance to compete while preserving the spirit of the event.
Roosevelt Junior High defeated McKinley on their home floor 25 to 12 to stand at least tied for the city championship. With one game left against Franklin, a Roosevelt win would crown them undisputed champions. Wall led with nine points, Multhaup added eight, while Taylor scored seven for McKinley.
The Iowa Valley League will convene Thursday, March 11, in Norway at 8 pm. All last year's members are urged to attend or send a representative. Last year’s represented teams include Atkins, Blairstown, Keystone, Norway, Newhall, Van Horne, Watkins, and Walford.
Attendance for Big Ten basketball rose to about 575000, led by Minnesota with a 22141 gain to 47859 in six home games. Illinois up 15150 to 29443, Iowa up 11800 to 27500, Ohio State 50434 from 30829, Michigan 38000 from 28800, Chicago 15400 from 12600, Indiana and Purdue up around 3000, Northwestern 24478 vs 25554, Wisconsin 47745 vs 51917.
Des Moines In INS reports the board of control redraws district basketball tourneys over four days to raise receipts. Games shift to Wednesday and Thursday nights with no Friday afternoon contests. Semis and finals stay slated for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Report from Minnesota notes severe deer hunger due to forty two inch snowfall in northern districts. Game wardens authorize camps to feed weak deer seen visiting lumber camps for buds and twigs, while soldiers arrange relief amid heavy snow.
Eddie Jennings promotes a Memorial Coliseum night with Earl Wampler of Scranton and Ole Anderson of Nebraska in the semi windup. Anderson beat John Evko of Chicago last week. Coleman and Middlekauff clash in the main event after last Thursday's controversial finish.
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