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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
13
Dr. F A Lambert, nationally known football official and National Rules adviser, was shot and severely wounded by his son Samuel 17 during a family quarrel in Columbus Ohio. Police report the son claims accidental discharge after intervening in a confrontation that began with accusations of drinking and choking.
Chicago AP report covers Catholic prep tournament opening at Loyola with 32 teams. St Xavier of Louisville is lone non freight of autos as teams travel from eleven states for opening rounds Wednesday through Sunday.
Jim Browning of Verona Missouri retains wrestling claim by defeating Strangler Lewis at Madison Square Garden. Browning used his airplane scissors hold to pin Lewis in one fall amid punishing headlocks.
In Chicago Willie Hoppe leads United States rival Cochran by 181 to 109 at the end of two blocks in a 600 point three cushion billiards challenge. Cochran, defending three-rail title holder, trailed 56 to 30 in 42 innings as Hoppe won the afternoon game earlier.
New Orleans reports Milt Galatzer and Hal Trosky sent to Morristown Tennessee to join the Toledo Mud Hens on option. Cleveland Indians seek a fly chaser to cover for Averill Vosmik and Porter in case of injury. Trosky played in the Mississippi Valley League last year.
Promoter announces Billy Petrolle will challenge Barney Ross in a weight class bout at Chicago Stadium on Wednesday. Ross seeks recognition in the world lightweight division and a chance at a future title, with Petrolle aiming to prove himself a top challenger.
With twenty eight teams entered, pairings for the Iowa amateur basketball Championship tournament at Leirvie in the Coe gym start at 7 30 under Master Ralph Johnson. Class B has sixteen teams and class A has twelve entrants. Notable entries include Greeley Elks Trinity of Cedar Rapids West Waterloo alumni Toledo central Iowa champions Kulans and Quaker Oats. Play begins next Monday and runs through the week.
Jack Karstens, Army private at Fort Sheridan, bowled a perfect ABC game becoming the third in the annual meet since its origin. Only Knox in 1913 and Reinke in 1926 had accomplished the feat before. News notes include Sox rumors about Lew Fonseca’s managerial status and Joe Chamberlain’s repeated disappearances, plus Hornsby’s renewed effort at second base in Florida camp.
Grinnell gridmen report 35 players in spring drills with a majority underclassmen led by Omen L L Watt. Focuses include passing and signals for the Coe College opener September 22 at Grinnell, with ten days of fall practice before then. Schedule lists Drake, Iowa State Teachers, Creighton, and road games at Michigan State, St Louis, and Carleton.
The Rockford commercial club will honor Rockford high school basketball with a banquet Tuesday evening. Rockford went 12 6, won the Floyd county tournament, and lost in the Mason City sectional semis to Mason City. Dunkerton coach Harold Hartman will speak, joined by the Dunkerton state champions.
Washington DeMolays will face Audubon in the state DeMolay tournament on Thursday evening. Drawings set three full days of basketball on the Webster City court starting Thursday. Washington seeks to defend the title, aiming to retain the traveling trophy for permanent possession if they win this year.
Jesup defeated Rowley 23 to 21 in the final to claim the Rowley Tournament championship and the $15 prize. In the consolation game Fairbank beat Delhi 32 to 23.
The AP reports a series of recent boxing results with multiple regional bouts. Francis outpoints Flix in Paris, Nerrera defeats Wolfe in Pittsburgh, Gulotta stops Jimmy Dean in New York, Kilbourne edges Moran in Chicago, Scozza halts Nichols in Buffalo, Halasko outpoints Bruce in Buffalo, Hughes defeats Campbell in Miami, Gonzales beats Campbell in San Francisco, and Battline stops Puclls in Duluth.
Washington aims for first by reshaping with 26 year old Joe Cronin as manager and trading in Reynolds, West, Brown, Marberry and Spencer for Goslin, Schulte and Sewell. Goslin bat and Linke rookie pitcher are focal points as the club eyes second place then battles the Yankees.
St. Martin's girls basketball team the Fightin Irish have been invited to the first Catholic basketball tournament at Clarke College Dubuque on March 24 and 25. The accompanying party includes athletic director Father James F. Delay and coach Sara Glynn along with a list of players.
Spectators bruised as wrestlers go through ropes and continue mauling ringside fans. Johnny Fryrear bans any punches after being thrown from the ring, disqualifying violators. Karel Zbyszko and Jack Hackenschmidt clash with fans split. Rivers and Young Terry boost boxing card.
Gus Sonnenberg, former world wrestling champion, is signed to grapple Karel Zbyszko on the Ed Lewis Leon Pinetzki card at the Chicago Coliseum next Monday night. John ne Krone will promote the mat card.
Washington bylined article notes rumors of Fonseca and manager Lew Fonseca in Chicago White Sox camp, with talk of a possible abrupt departure and John J. McGraw linked to Chicago baseball. The piece discusses contract stakes and potential player and staff moves amid uncertain leadership.
Wellsburg earned a spot in the state finals by beating Reinbeck 43 to 27 in a postponed playoff. The final Thursday pairings place Alleman against Centerville in the upper bracket with Hampton facing Mystic, while Audubon meets Wellsburg and Hillsboro takes on Plover in the lower bracket.
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