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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1936

Page

5

Dizzy Dean Seeks Return With Three Point Salary Plan

Dizzy Dean proposes three options to rejoin the St Louis Cardinals including a straight 40000 for the season, an 80000 three year deal, or 1600 per game with terms retroactive through his full term. His wife Mrs. Dean backs his stance and outlines his past earnings and contract history amid public disputes with rival clubs.

Radenton Fla Bradenton Jerome Herman Dizzy Dean Branch Rickey St Louis Cardinals Cardinals Serses Will Dicker Divey Alwaays

Kearns Denounces 30 Day Suspension

The report notes Kearns voicing irritation over a 30 day suspension. It references unclear quotes and names, with fragmented lines suggesting a disputed disciplinary action and ongoing response from involved parties.

Kearns

Challenger Of Ross Has Weight Advantage

The report notes a weight edge for the challenger in the Ross bout with discussions of scale targets and expected performance. it references Wayne Tre Vancees and other names in a distorted text. Details on venue or exact weights remain unclear.

Challenger Ross

Sectional basketball B division promises tight race

In the B section four or five teams carry strong records and dark horse chances. Alburnett leads with Scheuller Sloan Bugg, Lisbon returns to challenge county champs Roup and Robbins, Monroe Township Toddville and Toddville’s Bowers and Newman loom large. Ely, Tiffin, Oxford and others also expected to contend in opening rounds.

Alburnett Scheueller-Sloan-Bugg Lisbon Roup Robbins Monroe Township Toddville Bowers Newman Walker Tiffin Johnson County Ely Clark N Krob Oxford Joe Ely Shuersille Center Point Viola Norway

Wampler Poised To Elevate Lou Plummer In Duel

In Mememphis wrestling arena buzz, Lou Plummer faces Wampler in a high stakes duel lauded as a potential turning point. Plummer has surged with recent wins drawing veteran scrantons and regional contenders, while Wampler vows a bold performance as fans anticipate a dramatic outcome.

Wrestling Results From Portland and Across Regions

Associated Press round up shows Cement O'Neil defeating Tony Morelli in Portland. In New York Joe Dusck beat Vic Christy 211. Montreal’s Yvon Robert beat Bean Delton 25 in Salt Lake City. Baltimore’s Kussy West topped Mford Johnson 225 after Johnson could not continue past six minutes.

Associated Press Portland Cement O'Neil Tony Morelli New York Joe Dusck Nebraska Vic Christy Los Angeles Phil Adee Pula Yvon Robert Monreal Bean Delton WAC Kussy West Tou Trummer Baltimore Mford Johnson Minnescals Johnson

Brooklyn Figures On Night Baseball

Brooklyn's National League club considers night games at Ebbets Field this season with estimates for installation being reviewed. The idea, pushed by Cincinnati's Larry McPhail, aims to capture unclaimed daytime attendance and widen gate receipts, possibly expanding to 200000 admissions for post sunset events.

Davis J Walsh International News Service Clearwater Fla Brooklyn Ebbetsfield Dodgers New York Dandruff Jacob Ruppert Cincinnati Larry McPhail National League

Only War Can Stop Olympic Games Says Head Of Committee

Berlin dispatch reports the Olympics face political obstacles as France Czechoslovakia Roumania and Jugoslavia considered boycott. Dr Theodore Lewald insisted only war could stop the games, dismissing economic or political pressure as ineffective.

Berlin Germany Carnivel Geneva France Ceechostorskit Roumania Jugostesia Retusa Theodore Lewald Olmpics Suth

Catholic Girls State Tournament Opens In Dubuque

The state Catholic high school basketball tournament will be held at Columba College gym in Dubuque on March 1 and 2. Games start after noon with a consolation round on the final day. Teams include St Johns, Peosta, Visitation, Dubuque Rudolphinum, Protovia, St Clements, Bankston, St Josephs Bellevue, St Joe, Dubuque Assumption, Cresco, St Columbkille Dubuque, Immaculate Conception Dubuque, St Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids, and St Marys Watertown.

Davenport Catholic Wild Columba College Gymneasiuime Dubuque St Johns Peosia Visitation Dubuque Rudolphinium Protovia St Clements Bankston St Josephs Bellevue St Joesephs Dub

Boxing roundup of AP reported results across cities

The Associated Press list notes Sagillo outpointing Sorbett in Richmond and Quarles defeating Feldman in New York. It records McLean beating Walker in Cincinnati and Kellew stopping Vaurdin in Akron. Herrera outpoints Mancini in Pittsburgh while Jackson KOed Mass in Baltimore. Knox knocks out Bos Mrowa in Dayton and Pure outpoints Serrian in Washington.

Associated Press Chicago Frankie Sagillo Ierro Tommy Sorbett Omaha Richmond Norment Quarles Wendersonville Lew Feldman New York Quincy Wl Scotty Mclean Pearla II Tikes Kid Walker Slo Ouisviele Ky —Jackle Kid Kellew Akron O Jimmy Vaurdin Cleveland de Pittsel Tony Herrera Iris Pettsbural Dominic Mancini Tas Winkrasille Cling Haltimora Bookey Jackson Iilvan Dayton Nuddy Knox Wie Bos Mrowa Town Washington Mickle Serrian Scranton

Baseball Tales Tie to Grove Miller Pact and 26 inning Classic

The piece recounts Lefty Grove and Bing Miller as central figures in a tale of loyalty and late career resurgence with the Red Sox, aided by Connie Mack and Eddie Collins. It also notes the 1920 Boston Brooklyn 26 inning game featuring Cadore and Oeschger, detailing line scores, fielding, and longer-term impacts on pitchers’ arms.

Fritz McPartland Lefty Grove Bing Miller McPartland Miller Grove Athletics Connie Mack Portsider Benton County Boston Red Sox Eddie Collins Red Sox Philadelphia Mack Boston Bing Brooklyn Leon Cadore Dodgers Joe Oeschger Braves Hulke Pick Ward Olson Oeschger Cadore Oescheer Decatur Bloomington Cedar Rapids Optic

Weight a Problem with Many Players in Baseball Camps

Many major leaguers report underweight or near playing weight as spring camps open. Notable notes include Lefty Gomez at 167 pounds, Jimmy Foxx at 183, Georg Earnshaw at 205, and Dick Bartell at 167, with managers concerned about pace, stamina, and maintaining weight for the 154 game schedule.

New York Lefty Gomez New York Yankees St Petersburg

Rat with Hobby Keeps Museum in Oregon Hideaway

Dan Mc Cowan, a Canadian naturalist, notes a bushy tailed rat in Toledo Oregon maintains a museum. He trades bark pieces for each spoon or museum item collected, creating a tiny personal exhibit.

Toledo Ore Dan McCowan McCowan

Wisconsin Regents Cleared of Western Conference Violations

A Wisconsin conference of regents and faculty members concluded the UW regents did not violate Western conference rules in dismissing Clarence Spears Walter Meanwell and William Fallon. The meeting led to the removal of a regent from the athletic board and gave the faculty direct voice in future appointments. President Glenn Frank will present recommendations for a new faculty athletics board at the regents meeting.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Clarence W. Spears Walter Meanwell William Fallon Glenn Frank Wisconsin University Athletic Board Frank Regents Meanwell

Pairings Made For Girls Cage Meet On Stanwood Court

Northeast district girls basketball tournament at Stanwood features Monona Quasqueton Waterville and Stanwood. Round robin format with top two advancing to Des Moines. Waterville favored. games set Thursday to Saturday with referee Glenn Gordon.

Cage Stanwood Court Stanwood Monona Quasqueton Waterville Des Moines Glenn Gordon Hampton

Pirates Begin First Training Camp Game Sunday

San Antonio reports Pic Traynor considers moving back the fence as Paul Waner Pep Young and Johnny Dickshot homer over it during Pirates training field drills. The Pirates schedule their first intrasquad camp game for Sunday.

San Antonio Pic Traynor Pirates Paul Waner Pep Young Johnny Dickshot Bucs

De Molay Basketball Tournament Set With Eight Teams

The twelfth annual De Molay tourney announces eight early entries including Ottumwa Iowa City Jefferson Washington Valley Junction Des Moines Perry and Burlington. Games run April 2 3 and 4 at Coe College with entries accepted until March 14 and pairings set March 18. Moray Eby Coe athletics director manages the event and Cedar Rapids fields a strong contender.

de Molay Coe College Ottumwa Iowa City Jefferson Washington Valley Junction Des Moines Perry Burlington Moray Eby Coe Cedar Rapids

Skyscraping Oilers Face New York College Stars in MSG

The McPherson Oilers, Missouri Valley champions and 1935 NAU runners up, travel to Madison Square Garden to play a New York college all star squad coached by Claire Bee. Oilers, 6 feet 4 inches average height, have won 13 of 15. opponents include NYU St Johns Manhattan Botdham St Francis and City College.

New York McPherson Kan Oilers Uncle Sam Madison Square Garden Claire Bee Long Island University Blackbirds New York University St. John

Fifteen Schools Enter Indoor Meet in South Bend

Fifteen schools entered the Central Intercollegiate Conference indoor meet with 173 athletes set to compete in South Bend. Notre Dame leads entries with 29 athletes followed by Pittsburgh 23 Michigan 23 Marquette 23. The tenth annual event opens Friday with preliminaries as Pittsburgh defends its title against Michigan State Marquette Kansas State and others.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Pittsburgh Michigan Marquette Butler Kansas State Wayne U Michigan Normal Western State North Central Grinnell

Simmons Joins Iowa Track Practice For Big Ten Dash

Ozzie Simmons, star Iowa football halfback, reported to track practice under Coach George Bresnahan. He is a candidate for the 60 yard dash in the Big Ten meet in Chicago Friday and Saturday.

Iowa City Ozzie Simmons University of Iowa George Bresnahan Chicago

Cashman’s technical KO opens CCC boxing tournament

In Memorial Coliseum Monday night ten CCC camps staged a 25 bout program with 17 knockouts. Milton Cashman of Maquoketa defeated Joe Vergans of Cresco to claim a technical knockout in the opening fight amid a crowd awaiting more.

CCC Memorial Coliseum Milton Cashman Maquoketa Joe Vergans Cresco Cashman Vergans Milsing Tommy Vizal Clinton Woodford Solon CCC Vizal Woodford Forrest. Zwer Marlon Edward Thompson McGregor Rex Croft Eldora Arthur Kersey Hampton Perry Oliver Solon John Shady Sigourney Braquokets Ralph Drake Marion James Hartin Decorah Charles Cryls Robert McIntire Harmon Henry Weitzel Jimmy Woodard Leslie Stroud Walter Dreher Sparky Cross Fairfield Ernest Caster Lester Smith Marty Nemirovsky Cletus Haupert Siourney Paul Hill John Malone John Broussard Bob Walker George Francis Wilson Zuce Vernon Mangler Slourney Don Walton Mareon Brooks Crescon Bud Ozburn Drexel Lau Jerry Baumgartner Dick Uhlenhopp

Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Favored in Big Ten Indoor Meet

CHICAGO UP Michigan's defending champions were classed as favorites with Wisconsin and Indiana in the twenty sixth annual Big Ten indoor track meet. Wisconsin and Indiana, consistent point winners this indoor season, have stars to challenge Michigan's team strength.

Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Indiana

Cunningham Hopes To Rate Olympics

Iowa City based report states Glenn Cunningham world champion miler is in good condition and aiming for a place on the Olympic squad. He has dropped five of six indoor races this year and will try to beat Gene Venzke and Joe Mangan at the Knights of Columbus games in New York.

Iowa City Glenn Cunningham Cunningham Gene Venzke Joe Mangan New York

Brown Bomber Joe Louis Joins Negro Life Insurance Board

Joe Louis known as the Brown Bomber was elected a director of Victory Mutual Life Insurance Co in Chicago. The appointment cites his achievements character and ability to inspire Negro youth nationwide.

Chicago Joe Louis Victory Mutual

Iowa State Swimmers Rout Washington in Non-Conference Meet

Iowa State defeated Washington University Mermen 63 to 21 in Ames. The Cyclones won eight first places and six seconds, set two pool records, while St. Louis claimed a single win in the 200 yard backstroke event.

Ames Iowa State Washington University Mermen St. Louis

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