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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1940

Page

7

Coaches Split On Proposed Rule Changes In Basketball

City report notes national coaches gather in Missouri to discuss potential changes to college basketball rules. Debates focus on raising basket height to 12 feet, enlarging the circle, eliminating center jump and reducing dribble to two bounces to boost play for shorter players while many coaches favor keeping rules as they are.

City Gath Forrest C Phog” Allen University of Kansas Allen Nc.a.a Indiana Carl Hoy University of South Dakota Vermillion A. E. Haylett Doane College Crete Neb Naylett Hoy W J. Tautwein Ohio University At Athens Marshall Diebold Carleton College Northfield Minn

Finish First Round In Gold Cage Tourney

The senior Gold Cage tournament at the Y M C A completed its opening round Tuesday night with Gas Company, Rude Auto, Beck's and Springville Yellow Jackets advancing. Gas Company led West Liberty Policyholders most of the game to win 49 43. Rude's edged Mahar Parkers of Paton 30 29. Wednesday night schedule features Hogan Brothers versus D X Oilers at 7 pm Light Company's Gas Company at 8 pm Wilson's versus Rude's at 9 pm and Beck's against Springville at 10 pm

Rude Auto Beck's Springville Yellow Jackets West Liberty Rude’s Mahar Parkers Pato Hogan Brothers D-X Oilers Light Company Wilson Rude Springville

Hawkeye Ball Nine Seeks Outfielders for Iowa Nine

Iowa City coach Otto Vogel seeks two strong outfielders to replace graduations as the Hawkeyes prep for Friday’s home opener with Bradley Tech. Lack of hitting power from last year’s co captains Art Manush and Bill West hampers the squad. Veterans plus rookies fill the infield and mound, with center fielder Jim George key in the outfield and Kenny Reid departed from the pitching staff. The team may miss the Big Ten title without two solid outfielders.

Iowa City Otto Vogel Bradley Tech Peoria Iowa Otto Vogel Frank Kocur Norman Hawkins Bill Welp Jim George Kenny Reid Harold Hatch Fred Hohenhorst Bob Stastny Dick Hein Ted Gordimer Keith Wymore

Pirates Rally Calls Aces In Preseason Display

Pirates manager Frankie Frisch considered using Rob Kinser or Max Butcher to overhaul the mound staff as Chicago Cubs built a two game lead over Pittsburgh in a drawn game. Lefty Dick Lanahan Johnny Lanning and Joe Bouman worked for Pittsburgh as they faced the Cubs in a brisk early season test.

Pirates Clus Los Angeles Dick Lanahan Johnny Lanning Joe Bouman Chicago Cubs Bucs Frankie Frisch Rob Kiincer Max Butcher St. Louis

Rangers Tie Series With 1 0 Win Over Bruins In Boston

Muzz Patrick starred as the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 1 0 in Boston to level the series at two games apiece. Dave Kerr posted his second playoff shutout as the Bruins pressed for a late equalizer. The Maple Leafs edged the Red Wings 2 1 on Schriner's unassisted third period goal. In the U S a statistic notes 288 insane persons per 100 000 inhabitants.

United Press Muzz” Patrick New York Rangers Boston Bruins Patrick Rangers Davey Kerr Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Dave Schriner Toronto

Play Three Cage Tilts In Y W C A Circuit

Paris Academy defeated Martin 14 to 12 Armstrongs beat Woolworths 21 to 1 Becks defeated Business College 25 to 23 in YWCA basketball games with box scores available.

Paris Academy Martin Armstrongs Woolworths Becks Business College

Galento to Appear in Coliseum Ring

Tony Galento the New Jersey barkeeper who floored Joe Louis last summer will appear at Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids on April 5 as referee and star on a wrestling card. He will also appear in Sioux City as part of a two city Iowa tour with promoter Johnny Fryrear. Mayes McClain Abe Kashes and Jimmy Bear named to the card.

Tony Galento New Jersey Joe Louis Iowa Memorial Coliseum Galento Sioux City Rock Galenta Louis Bum Louis Fryrear Mayes McClain Iowa U. Grid Abe Kashes McClain Cedar Rapids Jimmy Bear

Catholic Prep Cage Teams Open Meet

Central Catholic High School Fort Wayne opens defense of its national Catholic basketball title against St Augustine Austin in Chicago. Thirty-two schools from 14 states invited by Loyola University play first round games Wednesday night with Marmion Academy Aurora versus Messmer Milwaukee and Immaculate Conception Bloomington. First rounds finish Friday. quarterfinals and semifinals Friday night. final Sunday night.

Chicago Central Catholic High Fort Wayne Ind St Augustine High of Austin Loyola University Marmion Academy Aurora Messmer Milwaukee Trinity of Bloomington Immaculate Conception High Stephens

Reds Nuns Gardener Tampa Rumors Hit Baseball News

Rumors say Cincinnati Reds officials consider trading for Pirates target Paul Waner and possibly Yankees star Jake Powell. Manager Arky McKechnie expresses concern over player conditions as he plans a tough Tuesday workout.

REDS TAMPA Cintinnati Reds Pirates Paul Wanrr Yankees Jake Powell Arl McKechnie

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