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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

3

Universal Crusher Co Sponsors New Baseball Club

Universal Crusher company will sponsor a league team in JHE Manufacturers and Jobbers baseball circuit, which has returned to six members including Cedar Rapids Engineering and Quaker Oats. Scott Hammond of Cedar Rapids Engineering was named president, with T. S. Hardiman as vice president, Milo Nelson as secretary, and Howard Burns as treasurer. The league plans Booster ticket campaigns to reduce hat passing, with the next officer meeting set for March 30.

Wuson and Company Scott Hammond Cedar Rapids Engineering Company T. S. Hardiman Milo Nelson la Plant-Choate Howard Burns Wilson and Company

Ted Key Set To Shine In Baba Tussle At Coliseum

Ted Key foe of Ali Baba is expected to draw as much as the Terrible Turk in the main event at the Coliseum show Thursday. Key drew Joe Dusek in a 30 minute match last week, praised as the best local performer in three years. He uses a wide range of holds and excels with the dropkick. Key was a west coast college fullback. Also in action, Bill Sledge vs Joe Dusek in the semi windup, Sledge known for body blocks from eastern circuits. Johnny Marrs meets Earl Wampler in the opener.

Ted Key Ali Baba Coliseum Turk Key Joe Dusek Bill Sledge Texas Sledge Dusek Omaha Johnny Marrs Earl Wampler

Drake Relays Plans Set for 30th Annual Meet

Drake University officials map the 30th Drake Relays to be held April 28 and 29. Ohio State track coach Laurence N. Snyder is chosen as referee, with Franklin Johnson directing the meet. Jesse Owens is among Snyder’s noted proteges since 1932.

DES Moines INS Drake University Laurence N Larry” Snyder Ohio State Franklin “Pinch” Johnson Jesse Owens Snyder Buckeyes

Commish Holds Up Report on Tony Galento

New York AP says a group of five doctors examined Tony Galento to assess his fitness for the June 28 heavyweight bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Galento announced the doctors found him 100 percent ready, but the commission will release its full findings on Friday after reviewing all test results.

New York Roly Poly Tony Galento Joe Louis Yankee Stadium New York State Athletic Commission New Jersey Tony John J. Phelan

Loomis and Nesper Excluded From Over 100 Ticket List

Two baseball campaign workers named Dr. M. B. Loomis and Ted Nesper were listed as selling more than 100 tickets but were removed after a check Wednesday. Both are associated with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

M. B. Loomis Ted Nesper Dr. M. B. Loomis Brooklyn Dodgers

Canadian Pro Leads In North South Open

Stanley Horne, 27, the Canadian professional champion, held a one stroke lead after the second round of the North and South Open in Pinehurst. He fired 68 on Tuesday to reach four under par. Sam Snead and Tony Manero followed with 69s.

Pinehurst N. C Stanley Horne Sam Snead Tony Manero

Iowa City Trap Shoot Planned for March 26

Cooperating with the National Wildlife Federation the Johnson County Wildlife Conservation Club will sponsor a trap shoot at the Iowa City Gun Club on March 26 starting at 1 p.m. Traps will be open for practice at 10 a.m.

Iowa City National Wildlife Federation Johnson County Wildlife Conservation Club

Deliberate fouling sparks debate in AAU cage action

In Denver AP reports players discuss deliberate fouls and stalling amid AAU tournament tensions. Coaches urge rules action, suggesting center jumps be used late and two free throws awarded on deliberate fouls, while officials worry over distinguishing intent.

Denver National College Rules Committee Chicago Charley Hyatt Bartlesville Okla Phillips Hyatt

Oregon Defeats Oklahoma to Reach Final vs Ohio State

In San Francisco Oregon defeated Oklahoma 55 37 to win the western final and earn a national semifinal date against Ohio State in Evanston Illinois next Monday. Oregon used its height advantage to control rebounds as Oklahoma pressed hard in a fast breaking game.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Oregon Ohio State National Collegiate Athletic Association Evanston Oklahoma

South English Rules In Keokuk League

South English wins league trophies as Keokuk circuit ends season. The all conference picks include Trusler forward South English Lenaghan forward Webster Clarke center South English Kelser guard South English Rusbolt guard Kinross with reserves Gross Keswick McDowell Kinross Geyer Thornburg Peifer Webster Martin Thornburg.

Gaz *K Kinross AMD Kinrossoe Thornburg Webster Kelser Rusbolt Kinross Gross Keswick McDowell Geyer Thornburg Peifer Webster Martin

Iowa spring football opens as Carideo conducts punting drill

About 100 candidates turn out for outdoor session at Iowa field with Jim Harris and Frank Carideo directing. Carideo showcases punting form to demonstrate to Kinnick and Luebcke while Harris runs a rigorous drill. Kinnick emerges as the likely left halfback with triple threat duties in the Notre Dame system.

University of Iowa Eddie Anderson Dr. Anderson Jim Harris Frank Carideo Carideo Nile Kinnick Buzz Dean Notre Dame

Return to Form Seen For Star Back From 1937 Sophomore Year

The spring squad signals the coaching staff expects the star back to regain the form he showed as a 1937 sophomore, when despite a weak Iowa team he was judged by most critics as one of the two or three outstanding Big Ten backs.

Iowa

Trinity M E Seniors Upset Bethel In Tight YMCA Tilt

The Trinity M E Seniors defeated Bethel A M E 28 to 27 in a closely fought YMCA church league game marking Art Taylor's team first loss in four years. Marion Presbyterian beat First United Presbyterian 35 to 26 and the city senior finals set for March 29 at Franklin gym with Marion Presbyterian vs Trinity M E.

Trinity M. E Bethel A. M. E Art Taylor Marion Presbyterian First United Presbyterian Trinity M.E Franklin Gym

Leta Nezerka Dominates Women’s City Bowling Tourney

Results announced by secretary Mrs. Lillian Hefner show Leta Nezerka winning the all events with 1509 pins and 551 in singles. Frances McGregor and Edna Baker capture doubles with 1025, while Lincoln Alleys tops the 13 teams with 2463. Prizes awarded to four teams, five all events players, seven doubles teams, and 11 individuals.

Lillian Hefner Leta Nezerka Frances McGregor Edna Baker Nezerka Lincoln Alleys

Hol land Butchers Face New Exam Requirements

A new law mandates butchers in Hol land to pass examinations in book keeping business methods economics grammar law and letter writing as part of a standardized certification program.

Holland

Loyola and Long Island Set for National Invitational Final

Loyola Chicago unbeaten in 21 games faces Long Island, 23 straight wins, in the national invitation tournament final in New York. A sellout crowd of 18 000 is anticipated.

NEW York Long Island University Loyola University of Chicago

Clyde Drury Leaves Western Union For Buena Vista College

Clyde Drury, Western Union college athletic coach, announced his resignation to accept a coaching position at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake Iowa. He will begin his new job in September.

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