Fiery Leader Sees Tigers Stronger Than In 1934
Tigers manager Mickey Cochrane, unfazed by last fall's World Series beating, predicts a stronger 1935 season. He praises pitching depth led by Lynwood Rowe and Tommy Bridges, notes outfield gaps, and highlights a capable infield and emerging rookies. He expects another AL title challenge with confidence in youth and staff.
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American College Stars Play First Football in Tokio
Twenty thousand residents in Tokio witnessed a game of American football played by Pacific coast college stars led by USC Stanford and Washington. The Reds and Blues split with the Blues winning in clear cold weather as part of efforts to popularize the sport in Japan. Additional games were planned in Osaka and larger cities.
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Stanford
University of Washington
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Blues
Okde
Bill Gould Signs With the Raiders in Western League
Raiders president Harry Johnson filed Bill Gould’s contract as the club builds a stronger pitching staff for the coming season. Gould, who joined mid last year, impressed across the circuit and is joined by Hart Van Fleet Newton Mead Badger and Finch. Uhlir and Keithley also signings along with released Bill Wilson mark a revamped roster.
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Bill Gould
Cap Crossley
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Johnny Hart
Red van Fleet
Fred Newton
Mead
Badger
Finch
Johnson
Bill Wilson
Wilson
Crossley
Uhlir
Chicago
Logan Squares
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Sox
Clarence To Receive Game By Special Wire
Clarence mayor H. J. Kliatt, owner of the local telephone system, arranged with North Western Bell of Des Moines to receive play by play of the Clarence Wellsburg girls basketball game from Drake via telephone seal circuit. The feed will be heard over the public address system at the high school auditorium Thursday at 9 p.m.
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H. J. Kliatt
North Western Bell Telephone Company
Des Moines
Drake
Clarence-Wellsburg
Kratt
Giants Least Likely To Fall Behind In 1930s Baseball Race
The piece recalls the 1920s $100,000 infield of Stuffy McInnis Eddie Collins Jack Barry and Frank Baker and contrasts it with later prices like Joe Cronin. It suggests the Giants may challenge the Cardinals despite past dominance, noting Frisch’s caution and the Cards’ recent pennant win as possible incentives for renewed competition.
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Collins
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Giants Poised for Strong 1935 Season With Big Infield Outfield Upgrades
The Giants stack pitching from Hubbell Schumacher Fitzsimmons and Parmelee and add Dick Bartell at short, moving Travis Jackson to third. George Davis and Gus Mancuso bolster the outfield and catching corps, boosting overall strength versus 1934. The Cards face potential decline from health issues, while the Cubs may struggle to outrun the Pirates, Cardinals, and Giants.
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Giants
Carl Hubbell
Hal Schumacher
Fred Fitzsimmons
Leroy Parmelee
Dick Bartell
Phillies
New York
Bartell
Travis Jackson
George Davis
Phils
Gus Mancuso
Cubs
Pirates
Cardinals
Quasqueton Girls End Season With Notable Record
Quasqueton High girls basketball posted 850 points to 427. In the Center Point sectional they led 159 to 98 and in the Clarence district finals 96 to 93. Clarence, winner, was edged 33 to 23 by Quasqueton. Team members include Clark Hekel Foster forwards with Sherrets Johnson and Matteson guards.
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Sherrets
Johnson
Matteson
Tolan Wins Third Race in Australia Sprint Series
Eddie Tolan of Detroit completed his Australian sprint series by winning the 220 yard race in 21 15 seconds to clinch the world professional sprint championship. He had earlier won the 75 yard and 100 yard races on March 6 while Austin Robertson took the 130 yard race in 12 thirds.
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Eddie Tolan
Detroit
Australia
Austin Robertson
Lenox Crusaders Triumph In Hopkinton Tourney
In Hopkinton Iowa Lenox Crusaders beat Trausch Bakers Dubuque 32 to 26 with a 12–12 halftime tie. Oneida Oilers down Dyersville Flyers 48 to 34. Kirkwood Haybalers Hopkinton defeat Buck Creek 30 to 27.
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Hopkinton
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Trausch Bakers
Dubuque
Oneida Oilers
Dyersville
Newhall Girls Win Center Point Tourney
The Newhall Independent girls won the Brookman Skelly Oilers tournament in Center Point Iowa. Newhall beat Skelly Oilers 23 to 20 in the semi finals and defeated Walker 41 to 16 in the finals.
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Newhall Independent Girls
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Newhall
Walker
Iowa Daily Press Association all-state basketball selections planned
Des Moines reports the I D P A will select an all-state high school basketball team from the 1934-35 season. A jury of coaches and officials, with The Gazette as a member, will vote next weekend using only players seen in action. Eight players will be named on each of three teams: three forwards two centers and three guards.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Daily Press Association
The
Gazette
Teams Earn Honor Roll and Honorary Mentions Announced
An annual roster lists multiple teams and an honorable mention batch. Officials confirm an all team selection and announce an additional honorary list to recognize contributors beyond the top ranks.
Steffa and Wilfong Clinch Doubles Handball Win
Opening round of the city handball doubles tourney at the Y M C A saw defending champions Don Steffa and Howard Wilfong beat Vincent Bartunek and A O Ambroz 21-17 21-19. Rankinen and Brooks defeated McGinnis and Wilson 21-19 21-10, Yarnall and Hollander beat Wing and Abrams 21-11 21-9. Semifinals set for Friday with Steffa Wilfong vs Rankinen Brooks at 7:30 and Yarnell Hollander vs Ross Kutchner at 8:30. Final on Saturday at 7:30.
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R. F. McGinnis
J. R. Wilson
T. C. Yarnall
Ed Hollander
Dick Wing
Morris Abrams
H. J. Ross
R. J. Kutchera
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Hollander
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Kutchers
Wrestling Results by Associated Press
In Des Moines Iowa Al Sparke from Utah defeated Ernest Merfner from Texas two straight falls. In Trenton New Jersey Chief Little Welf from California threw John Swenski from Massachusetts for a win in the match.
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Trenton
N. J
Little Welf
California
John Swenski
Lynn
Mass
Des Moines
al Sparke
Utah
Ernest Merfner
Texas
Y Nots and T M T M Victories in Girls Basketball Meet
The Y Nots beat the Quakers 24 to 3 and the T M T M defeated J J J 43 to 29 in the girls Y W C A basketball tournament. Friday games pit Y Nots against squad 9 and the Quakers against the Peppers.
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Annex
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Roosevelt Juniors Urged to Return Uniforms
Members of last year’s Roosevelt hotel baseball team in the American Legion Junior league must turn in their uniforms by Saturday noon. Deliver to Bill Kimball at 1416 Second Street SW.
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American Legion
Bill Kimball
Second Street
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