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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1936

Page

7

Franklin Marion meet tonight in Class A final semifinals

Franklin faces Marion in the Class A final at McKinley gym at 7 30 with a Cedar Rapids survivor in the field. Afternoon Class B semis set winners to meet at 8 30 for top honors. Lisbon meets Viola and Alburnett faces Walker in two Class B semis after earlier results.

Franklin Marion Ranklin Cedar Rapids Thunderbolts McKinley Gym Central City Daryl McKinley Lowe Beeson Derflinger Miller Fidler Lisbon Norway Putlik Montague Viola Alburnett Walker Toddville E. Bowers Bugg

Big Ten trackmen battle for title at Chicago meet

Eight teams sent runners to the Western Conference indoor meet at the University of Chicago field house. Ray Ellinwood of Chicago posted a 50.1 in the 440 yard dash, among the fastest in heats, with Indiana Northwestern Michigan and Iowa qualifying finalists in the quarter and half mile events.

Chicago Tan University of Chicago Ray Ellinwood Maroon Edinwood Stan Birleson Michigan Indiana Northwestern Wolverines Iowa Ohio State Purdue Wisconsin Badgers Karl Kleinschmidt Minnesota Illinois Howard Davidson Mich Marmaduke Hobbs H. Gaines E. Sexton J. Soles B. Starr P. Palmauist B. Hill R. Nelson Stan_Birleson R. Squire C. Terhune K. Speer Winslow Hey Eugene Skinner G. Halcrow E. Tiedeman C. Crowell Rich Andy Dooley Malcolm Hicks S. Mason E. Bluemel G. Kay

Wisconsin University Moves To Conform With Regulations

The University of Wisconsin faculty approved a plan to ensure faculty control of athletics meets Big Ten requirements. A new athletic council will include two alumni four faculty and one student, replacing the prior structure with non voting university president and regents officials. The change follows a regents and faculty joint committee report and clears the Western conference threat of removal.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Wisconsin University Athletic Council University Board of Regents

Iowa Contends With Tank Crown In Western Meet

Iowa qualified ten swimmers to threaten Michigan five year Big Ten reign at the Western conference tank meet in Minneapolis. Jack Kasley of Michigan lowered the 200 yard breaststroke world mark in heat one while Dan Zehr and Frank Barnard also posted new conference marks. Dick Walters of Iowa swept both sprint free events as Michigan led early with four divers. Finals begin at 8 p.m.

Minneapolis Iowa Michigan Big Ten University of Minnesota Ohio State Minnesota Chicago Northwestern Illinois Purdue Jack Kasley Kasley Cartonnet Paris France Dan Zehr Taylor Drysdale Frank Barnard Wolverines Tex Robertson Norman Lewis Lewis John Schmieler Dick Walters

200 Seats For CCC Meet Finals Taken By Marion Buyers

Indications that public interest in the CCC boxing finals will be strong as the eastern Iowa zone tournament heads to Memorial Coliseum Monday night. Second block of 100 tickets sent to Marion with advance sales at Belden Hill's and Lyman's. Prices: upper balcony 25 cents, main floor 41 cents, ringside 75 cents plus tax. Twenty four matches feature thirty two fighters with thirty knockouts in prelims. Referee Alex Fidler leads Golden Gloves officials for the event.

CCC Iowa Memorial Coliseum Marion Belden Hill’s Lyman’s Golden Gloves Alex Fidler

Minnesota wins first Big Ten gym title since 1925

Minnesota captured the Big Ten gymnastics championship with 97.5 points led by George Matison who won the all around. Chicago placed second with 84.5 points, while Illinois and Iowa scored 59 and 34 respectively.

Chicago Minnesota George Matison Matison University Gophers Illinois Iowa

Boxing Roundup From Cities Highlights Title Defense

In New York John Henry Lewis defends his world light heavy crown by outpointing Jack Mavey. In Chicago Buddy Knox defeats Phil Sommese. Hollywood sees Jack Roper beat Abe Feldman. Dallas reports Paris edging Harry Dublinsky. San Francisco notes Young Stable topping Ray Actis and Tiger Wade. San Diego features Ace Cozzens outpointing Earl Hays.

Associated Press New York John Henry Lewis Jack Mavey Great Britain Chicago Patrick Buddy) Knox Dayton Meecee Phil Sommese Freeport N. Hollywood Jack Roper Los Angeles Abe Feldman Dallas Tex Paris Oklahoma_ City Harry Dublinsky Francisco—Young Stable Ray Actis San Francisco Tiger Wade San Foscenee Bud Moore Cage San Diego Calif Ace Cozzens Wymping Earl Hays

Sectional Cage Results Roundup Across Iowa

Recap of Class A and B tournament results across cities including Albia Algona Bedford Boone Buffalo Center Burlington Chariton Clinton Creston Danbury Des Moines Estherville Fairfield Glenwood Guthrie Center Harlan Indianola Lake City Latimer Leon Manchester Mason City McGregor New Hampton Newton Oto Onawa Osceola Paton Pomeroy Reinbeck Sheldon Sioux City State Center Villisca Vinton Wapello Waterloo Webster City Wellman West Union West Des Moines and more with multiple second rounds semi finals and first round results and scores for teams like Seymour Attica Bloomfield Cherokee Southerland Storm Lake Aurelia Centerville Albia Bloomfield Pulaski Rathbun Bussey Hiteman Blakesburg Lovilla Emmetsburg West Bend Rolfe Algona Bode Vernon Rodman Luverne Bradgate Curlew Renwick Mallard Rembrandt Providence Brook Consolidated Fair View Des Moines area schools and county line clubs.

Albia Seymour Attica Bloomfield Cincinnati Cherokee Southerland Storm Lake Aurelia Centerville Pulaski Plane Rathbun Promise City Bussey Hiteman Blakesburg Lovilla Algona Emmetsburg West Bend Rolfe Bode Vernon Rodman Luverne Bradgate Curlew Renwick Mallard Alta Boone Story City Ames Roland McCallsburg Cambridge Kelley Huxley Stratford Beaver Jordan Gilbert Slater Napier McCalliburg Kelly Buffalo Center Thompson Forest of Swea City Fertile Lakota Ledyard Crystal Lake Burlington New London Keokuk Mediapolis Sperry Pleasantlawn Yarmouth Salem Danville Montrose Mount Union Huron Chariton Fairfield Brighton Packwood Cantrill Richland Batavia Milton Libertyville Troy Birmingham Lockridge Douds Stockport Glenwood Abraham Lin C. Bluffs Sidney Malvern Dexter Wiota Menlo Massena Menlo Guthrie Center Perry Waukee Guthrie Center Adel Bagley Yale Milburn Jamaica Linden Washington Township Harlan Logan Avoca Audubon Indianola Winterset St. Mary's Spring Hill Mile Liberty Center Lake City DES Moines Iowa Grinnell Independence Washington New Hartford Murray Bronson Westfield Sioux City Newton Little Pioneers Central Iowa Iowa City Wellman Elliston Creston Allison Manchester Mason City Rockford Mohawks Clear Lake Davenport Clinton Lyons Diagonal Macksburg

Derringer's Divorce Outlined By Cincinnati Star Pitcher

Paul Derringer of the Cincinnati Reds seeks a divorce. Hearing set for next Tuesday in Tampa, with Reds owner Larry McPhail urging swift action to avoid hampering the pitcher’s schedule. Defendant is Vera M. Derringer of West Frankfort Illinois, accused of a violent temper.

Tampa Fla Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Larry McPhail The Reds Derringer McPhail Vera M. Derringer West Frankfort, Ill

Iowa Qualifies Six In Mat Semifinals At Conference

Iowa and Indiana lead eight schools entering the Western Conference wrestling meet in Iowa City with six wrestlers each reaching the semifinals. Michigan earned five, Minnesota and Ohio State four, Illinois three, Chicago and Northwestern two apiece. defending champs Bob Larson and Chuck McDaniel scored falls for Iowa and Indiana respectively.

Iowa City Iowa Indiana Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Illinois Chicago Northwestern Bob Larson Chuck McDaniel Larson Sopora McDaniel Hanson Myers Rhoton Blum Speicher Grove Peters D. Guernsey Krahulik Johnson Lightborn Lehnhardt Heiser Whitaker Kiehlhorn Gibson Wright Silverstein

Centerville Girls Reach State Finals in Southeast District

Centerville high school girls basketball team, 1925 state champions, beat Farson 53 to 18 to secure a spot in the state finals at Seymour next weekend. Seymour, Cumberland, Waterville, Manilla, Melcher, Plover, Fonda and Bode also clinch finals berths across districts.

Des Moines INS Farson Seymour Centerville High School Girls’ Athletic Union Cumberland Waterville Manilla Melcher Plover Fonda Bode

Practice Shoot Sunday At Airways Gun Club

A forenoon practice shoot is scheduled Sunday at Cedar Rapids Airways Gun Club subject to weather. Members may call to confirm permission using the club telephone line 3 2301.

Airways Gun Club Cedar Rapids Airways

Proper top position and grip for powerful golf shots

The guide explains the top swing position with elbows pointed down and wrists bent inward under the shaft. It notes how the right elbow and wrist influence face view and emphasizes keeping hands twisted toward each other to improve form and shot distance.

Lewis Retains Light Heavyweight Crown In Aggressive Victory

John Henry Lewis defeated Jock McAvoy by decision as McAvoy's right hand was badly hurt, leaving Lewis firmly on top. The crowd booed the underdog but Lewis dominated with a relentless pace and closed out the win in the 12th round.

York INS John Henry Lewis Jock McAvoy McAvoy Lewis John Henry John John Bull Jack William Walker Jock Jack Peterson England

Snavely Succeeds Dobie As Cornell Football Coach

Cornell announced Carl G. Snavely of North Carolina as new head football coach replacing Gloomy Gil Dobie. Snavely will take charge in Ithaca, N Y, on a three year contract with an eight thousand five hundred dollar annual salary.

NEW York Cornell University Carl G. Snavely University of North Carolina Gil’ Dobie Snavely North Carolina Ithaca N. Y Dobie Boston College

Carleton Tanksters Defeat Grinnell in Dual Meet

Carleton College swimmers won 56-28 against Grinnell with firsts in all events except diving. Key results include Garbisch winning the 440 free and relay, Pascoe and Substad among winners, while Burchard of Grinnell took the diving title.

Northfield Minn Carleton College Grinnell College Burchard Grinnell Carleton Elliott Ates Hirschfeld Church Stubstad Gr ‘Oster Ade Ic Melgard

Wrestling Results From Buffalo and Nearby Cities

Ernie Zeller of New York defeated Rudy in Dizzie of Poughkeepsie two falls to none. Joe Dusek of Omaha beat George Kovery in North Bergen with one fall. Danno O Mah of Ireland defeated Nick Lutze of Los Angeles in Boston.

Buffalo Ernie Zeller New York Rudy Dizzie Poughkeepsie N. Y North Bergen Joe Dusek Omaha Neb George Kovery California Boston Danno O’mah Irene A Nick Lutze Angeles

Stanwood Trips Monona In Girls District Tourney

Stanwood defeated Monona 27 to 16 as Olson and Hanlon each scored 11 points to lead Stanwood. Waterville beat Quasqueton 36 to 23 with Gertrude Gronna scoring 19. Stanwood meets Quasqueton and Waterville plays Monona on Saturday.

Stanwood Waterville Quasqueton Gertrude Gronna Hekel Monona Olson Hanlon Koch York Koering Gallemeyer

Cunningham Meets Mangan And Venzke In Mile Tonight

New York indoor track capstone tonight features Gene Venzke Glenn Cunningham and Joe Mangan in the mile at Madison Square Garden. The trio’s recent form follows Mangan’s Providence win over Cunningham after illness, offering a high stakes three way duel.

New York Madison Square Garden America Gene Venzke Glenn Cunningham Joe Mangan Mangan Venzke Cunningham Providence

Minnesota Defeats Drake Five in Sixth District Final

Minnesota Gophers beat Drake 36 to 19 in Minneapolis advancing to the regional tournament in Chicago on March 27 and 28. The last Western Conference team in the trials, Minnesota seeks Olympic basketball honors.

Minneapolis Minnesota The Gophers Drake University Chicago

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