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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1937
Page
26
Joe Tinker, 56, former Tinker to Evers to Chance star, now in Florida, plans a comeback as he recovers from illness. He built a real estate fortune, then lost it in a Florida boom. He hopes to make a living in radio, sharing baseball tales and memories.
Geneseo high school from Tama county aims for a state basketball title this week after strong showings in district and sectional play. Coach Harold Hartman, who led Dunkerton to a state crown, guides Geneseo whose fast break style faces top competition at Des Moines.
March 27 at the YMC A features the US team led by Bud Blattner and Sandor Glancz against Europe's stars Standa Kolar and L Bellak. A Davis Cup style format includes four singles and one doubles with a Kolar Bellak exhibition to close the evening.
Promoter Max Waxman announced that Jack Dempsey could serve as referee for a series of bouts in South America this April. The events are planned for Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Lima Valparaiso and Montevideo.
A French aeronaut has perfected a device enabling a pilot to turn a wheel while in flight. The work has been reduced to one fourth its size and permits a speed of 17 miles per hour.
In Sarasota Dizzy Dean of the St Louis Cardinals and Paul Waner of the Pirates joined the Boston Red Sox for a lengthy workout. Dean told reporters he would love to stay with a strong outfit that could chase the pennant by August, highlighting pitchers like Wes Farrell and Lefty Grove.
Henry Pierg and Johnny Revolta defeated Lauson Little and Tony Manero in an 18 hole playoff to win the Immobilien four ball event for the third year in a row.
Eight players named to the all star Y M C A league squad by the basketball committee. Lighters Pack Hendryx Theisen and Culver standouts Forrestal Wilson and Alton plus guards Kitch Watson form the eight man selection.
Washington manager Bucky Harris predicts a closer AL pennant race this season with the Yankees as heavy favorites. He pins hope on improved teams and notes Lefty Gomez must rebound, while Pat Malone and Bump Hadley’s combined record may not offset rookie DiMaggio and the Indians’ spark. He cites Cleveland’s past issues and Boston’s power, and recalls the Senators’ 9-13 show against the Yanks and Tigers but losses to the White Sox and Indians.
Meridian Mississippi reports shortstop Eric McNair left for Sarasota Florida Saturday as discussions with Ree Sox officials indicate a raise agreement in spring training negotiations.
Bill Terry announced he will place himself on the voluntary retired list May 15. He said this was his first definite retirement statement and that the best pitching staff they ever had will win the pennant for the team again.
Pittsburgh Pirates president Bill Benswanger declares the club as strong as the 1927 pennant winners. He predicts a fair season with no major injuries and highlights pitchers Lefty Brandt and Waite Hoyt, plus hitters Waner Vaughan and Suhr. The club trains at San Bernardino with Pie Traynor as manager.
Joe McCarthy moves into the Yankees camp with a near perfect roster slate. The star pack includes Gehrig Lazzeri Crosetti Rolfe Powell DiMaggio Selkirk Hoag Johnson and Hoag while a strong mound corps features Ruffing Pearson Gomez Hadley Murphy and Bronca. McCarthy foresees few starting questions beyond a utility infield spot and two pitching roles as the team aims to defend the world championship.
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