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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

Page

2

Severe Leg Fracture Threatens Maranville Braves Career

Walter Rabbit Maranville captain of the Boston Braves broke both bones in his left leg in an exhibition with the New York Yankees. He slid home on a double steal in the eighth, collided with Norman Kies, and could be out for weeks. Doctors say the leg will be in splints at least eight weeks, leaving his 23 year big league career in doubt. The injury stunned fans and teammates who watched the veteran star hobble at home plate.

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Fear Cubs Field May Bother Klein

Chicago Times profile on Charles Chuck Klein, the National League batting champion and Cubs' $125000 acquisition, facing doubt at Wrigley Field. Analysts note larger park dimensions favoring Phillies, while Klein argues hitting will improve with a winning team and contends he would trade home runs for more hits.

George Kirkley United Press Chicago Charles Chuck" Klein Chicago Cubs Hell Wrigley Field Babe Merman Addison and Sheffield Streets Kleins Klein Cubs Phillies Phillies’ Park Cubs’ Park Cubs Park Phillies' Park Wrisley Field Philies Cub

Ross Wins Narrow Ten Round Decision Over Pacho

Barney Ross of Chicago retained his light weight and junior welterweight titles with a ten round decision over Los Angeles contender Bobby Pacho. Pacho rocked Ross several times but Ross outboxed him to earn a close victory in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Barney Ross Chicago Bobby Pacho Tnesays Ross

South Side American Legion Seeks Baseball Players

South Side American Legion invites interested players to join the team. Report Thursday at 2 pm at Bil Kimballs 1416 Second Street SW for tryouts and organization of the squad.

South Side American Legion Team American Legion South Side Bil Kimballs Second Street

Exhibition Baseball Notes From Minam Beach and Port Myers

A fragmented report lists players and teams in exhibition games around Minam Beach and Port Myers. Names such as Murphy Breen and Merron appear amid scattered odds and ends, with no clear game results or dates provided.

Cntped Minam Beach New York Wasesy Witzsimmons Bowman and Archirds Heales Port Myers Tata NanAtrn Murphy Kees Breen Tharrett Teva Buta Merron Perret

Baseball campaign sees strong early sales drive

The campaign reports suggest robust book sales with 1 200 $9 books distributed. Workers report rapid sales at wholesale houses and across teams while leaders plan Thursday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel for sales totals and a major announcement.

N J Leonard Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Hotel West Side Park The Baseball Association Baseball Fund

Annual Coe Home Track Meet Set for April 7

Coe track stars anticipate the annual home meet on the Coe track April 7 open to all students. Medals awarded to top three in each of fifteen events with a sorority relays feature led by captains from six sororities. Senior junior and freshman class captains lead their classes in a keen competition. City high schools may stage relay races during the event.

Coe Alpha Xi Delta Erwin Hahn Alpha Gamma Delta Glenn Cutler Beta Phi Alpha Wesley Stookey Cin Omega Don Belknap Kappa Delta Bill Berry Delta Delta Delta Frea Hild Fred Hild Charles Claypool Supromores Ralph Martin Joven Druerd Juiny Sorority

Pittsburgh Five To Play Iowa On December 15th

Special to The Charette Iowa City Coach Rollie Williams of the University of Iowa announced a scheduled game with Pittsburgh University for December 15. The Hawkeyes travel to meet the Panthers, a matchup not played since 1929, with Pittsburgh holding a 3-0 edge in past meetings. Williams also said negotiations were under way for additional interregional games, including one with Stanford University.

Pittsburgh Iowa Iowa City Pittsburgh O University Rollie Williams University of Iowa Hawkeyes Panthers Williams Iust Stanford University

Drake to Meet Central and St Benedict Elevens in Doubleheader

Drake College in Des Moines will host Central College of Pella Iowa and St Benedict of Atchison Kansas for a Wednesday football doubleheader at the Drake Stadium. Drake meets Central at 3:30 pm with reserves to be filled and Mirron Obresmer of Minnesota listed as quarterback. The late game versus St Benedict is set for 8:15 pm.

DFS Drake Inte Central College of Pella

Varied Alibis For Missed Putts From Golf Figures

The piece recounts humorous excuses for missed putts from figures like Judge Landis and an old Scotch major, including remarks about a stream and a sewer. It also mentions Babe Ruth missing a putt at Jungle Country Club in St Petersburg Florida and blaming airplanes overhead. The tone blends anecdote and quirky blame games in golf lore.

AL Dladaret Tommy Armour Judge Landis Tommy Babe Ruth Jungle Country Club St Petersburg Fla

Banquet Guests Include Cubs White Sox and Pirates

The Chicago Cubs White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates attended a Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce banquet with Will Rogers and Fred Stone entertaining. Lew Fonseca sang and a Sox injury to Earl Whitehill may sideline him from the Washington Senators for some time.

Chicago Cubs White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Will Rogers Fred Stone Lew Fonseca Sox Lew

Drake Athletes Boycott Co Ed Waiters Over Manners

Drake University athletes who wait tables in the girls dormitory boycott coeds who complain about table manners. A majority of Drake football basketball and track performers refuse to speak or dance with the dormitory women after a vote and meetings. The ladies protested and were lectured leading to a formal distance at meals.

Drake DES Moines Drake University Coventry

Gate Receipts At Iowa Cage Meets Above Thirty Thousand

DES MOINES AP Iowa basketball fans paid over 30 000 to watch sectional and district meets of the Iowa high school tournament Secretary George A Brown released figures showing 42 sectional meets grossed 23 792.88 with 8 841.48 to the association The district meets grossed 7 163.35 with Des Moines 1 630. Brossed at Oska lonsa not yet available Des Moines topped district receipts with 1 630.80 Waterloo led sectional sites with 1 12 990 Cedar Falls figures to be released in a week or ten days Brown said

Des Moines Iowa George A Brown The Athletic Association Nes Moines Estherville Waterloo Creston Os Oelweina Mason City Ce Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Brown

Chicago Boxers Meet New York Team Tonight

New York and Chicago boxers clash at Madison Square Garden in the seventh Golden Gloves Inter-city championship. Sixteen bouts are scheduled across divisions from 112 pounds to heavyweight, featuring champions runners-up and alternates chosen from the Daily News A A and Chicago Tribune AA tournaments ahead of a near 20 000 crowd.

New York Chicago Madison Square Garden The Daily News A A Chicago Tribune AA

Dempsey Promoter Drama Bids for Big Fight June

Dallas reports Jack Dempsey rebels at 7 percent purse share for Madison Square Garden as Carnera Baer bout hype grows. The Garden hints Dempsey should quit promotion while Louis Soresi presses terms and Lorimer resists. A Brannigan is brewing in the fight’s financial web as June 14 looms.

Davis J. Walsh International News Service New York Carnera Baer Dallas Tex Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Jack Garden Dempsey Lmits Hamilton Lorimer Baer 15 Lorimer Soresi Louis Soresi the Garden Mr Sores Mr_ Sores Sonesi Carr

Mehlhorn shoots a 67 to lead in North South Open

Mehlhorn posted a four under par 67 at Pinehurst to lead the North and South Open second eighteen holes. He sits ahead of Armour Cox Picard and others as players weigh the impact of the new needled golf ball on performance and feel.

Augusta Wild Bill Mehlhorn Horton Smith Wild Bill Melhorn Smith Mehlhorn Pinehurst N. C Ins Paul Runyan Col Louisville Tommy Armour Wilfy Cox Henry Picard Johnny Farrell Ed Dudley Bobby Jones Jones

Indians Triumph as Moore Excels in Second Base

Eddie Moore, ex-Pirate and recent New Orleans Pelican, started at second for Cleveland in a 5 to 3 win over Washington. GM Billy Evans joked about Moore joining the Indians, and Moore retorted he would need a uniform cut off.

Associated Press New Orleans Cleveland Indians Washington Eddie Moore New Orleans Pelicans Indians Billy Evans

Bobby Jones and his loyal gallery push for one more season

United Press reports that Bobby Jones, famed for southern roots, may return for a final bid at the National Open after a tough Masters invitation. Despite finishing thirteenth, his Georgian followers filled the course with cheering support, hoping he uses one more campaign to repay their loyalty.

York Bobby Jones Old South Bobby South Jones

Jakoubek Stars In Iowa Football Game

Iowa Spring drills end with intra squad game 12 to 6 as Jakoubek and Walker shine. Coach Solem contemplates May sessions or Sept 15 Big Ten start to practice.

University of Iowa Bob Moore Ozzie Simmons Ted Osmaloski Frank Jakoubek Corney Walker Simons Texas Jakoubek Walker Cedar Rapids Colorado Iowa City Ossie Solem Solem Gazie Simmons Simmons Dwight Hoover Aiken

Boxing Bout Results From Various Cities

Petey Saron defeated Ray Schneider in Jacksonville while Lone Tenorlo beat Simon Nebolsky in New York. Tony Lopez won in St Petersburg, Johnny Fitzpatrick fell to Lopez in Chicago, and Terry McGovern defeated Jimmy Fowler in Atlanta. Barney Ross outpointed Bobby Pacha in Los Angeles, Baby Joe Gans beat Billy Netheisel in Colorado Springs.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Petey Sarron Birmingham Ray Schneider Lone Tenorlo New York Simon Nebolsky Cincinnati ST. Petersburg Los Angeles Dbarney Ross Chicago Bobby Pacha California Colorado Springs Caoo Joe Gans Billy Netheisel Boulder Colo

Wrestling results feature Browning and Zaharias triumphs

In Albany and Indianapolis results list Jim Browning of Verona Missouri pinning Abe Coleman of California and Joe Makenler drawing. George Zaharias of Pueblo Colorado defeated Kard Sarpelts of Chicago in a two out of three falls match.

Associated Press New York Jim Browning Verona Abe Coleman

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