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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1935

Page

21

Derby Day in Kentucky Favors Nellie Flag Against Otisville Derby Field

Nellie Flag, filly Nellie Morse, and rival Nellie Figsge headline a Derby Day at Otisville Kentucky. The favorite Cr. Whitney's Todas pulled a hind foot bruise but remains a factor as Nellie Flag challenges for the big prize. The event draws crowds and memories of past champions as fans expect a dramatic run.

Associated Press Otisville Old Kentucky Cr. Whitney Calt Todas Nellie Figsge Devrie Nellie Regent Wre Nellie Morse

Jeet Wal Heid Stundas Track Misreads

Fragments describe a Coz and Corner event with Jeet Wal Heid Stundas. Readers should note unclear nomenclature and missing context as the item reads like a damaged sports or event note.

Coz Jeet Wal Heid Stundas

309 Athletes to Take Part in Grinnell Meet

Readable parts describe a Grinnell meet with 309 athletes set to compete. The text mentions entries and event structure. Names and clear details are limited by damaged OCR but indicate a large multi participant track event at Grinnell.

Grinnell

Notable Boxing Results From Regional Card Recap

Detroit’s Willie Bavis was stopped by Metroit in a 143 round, while Chiraen defeated an unnamed opponent 12. Atlantic region saw Youne Teese win by knockout, and Portland claimed a decision over Sam Hell. Providence and Trenton also featured in brief bouts on the bill.

Atlantic Trenton Philadelphia Portland

Raiders Return to Outdoor Maneuvers

The Raiders resume activities at Hill pars after a day idle, two days of Kiowa field practice, and a planned intra-squad game against the Iowa Keviri List and Power nine of the Mach 1 league. Lineups and pitching plans include Cross and Quinin with possible assignments for Miavs and tomorous esmes as the season nears.

Cap Crossley Hill Pars University of Kiowa Haukeye Oesson Iowa Keviri Tomercow Aesulaten Watsgat Jack Quinin Miicher

Meet Between Iowa Wisconsin Northwestern Called Off

Weather conditions force cancellation of a planned meet among Iowa Wisconsin and Northwestern. Reports say snow and travel hazards prompted officials to move the event away from field house, with concerns over safety and attendance.

Iowa Wisconsin Northwestern Meadisin Carl Westonia Igag Nortr CI Moen Westher Conden Tom Janes Madlisnn Randal Vye Infnes Snow Jones Sarntiwestern Innaenaches

National League standings and Friday results summary

National League standings show New York, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Philadelphia, and Boston with varied records. Friday results include New York and Cincinnati 2 2, Brooklyn 2, Pittsburgh 1, and Chicago and Philadelphia games on wet or postponed grounds. Saturday schedule lists St Louis at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia with others postponed.

New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Bostorn Aly Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Lou Phildelphia St Lois Boston Philadelphia St Louis Chicaco Cleveland Sir Washington Chicacoa Detroit Frinay St Loui

Coe Frosh Beat Cornell In Track Meet

Coe College freshmen dominated the Saturday meet, defeating Cornell 116 to 141. Captain Robert McKinley led with three wins and a tie, while Wedgbury and Ramsey posted multiple top finishes including two first places, securing a sweeping performance for the Kohawks.

Coe Iopee Cornells Purple Robert McKinley Chinton High Kohauks Ane McKinley Wedgbury Ramsey Dee Eistance Star Hunter Smith Wedgoury McKinnles McKinthird Smith Coe Coe Zimmerman van Metre Coe Goodain Ramset McFadden Ca.a Wilton Ener Cornea Son Ang Harry Coe

Sarazen Seeks 296 At Open After Masters Glory

Gene Sarazen predicts 296 strokes will win the national open at Oakmont in June, aiming to avoid sixes over four rounds. The Brookfield Center, Connecticut native tours lecturing on shot techniques with demonstrations and films, saying fans want instruction over exhibitions.

Oakmont AY George Kirkset United Press Chicago Gene Sarazen Augusta Brookfield Center Conn Sarazen Tommy Armour Harry Cooper Gene

Dodgers edge Pirates 2 1 in National League clash

In Cincinnati and New York a tight NL game saw the Dodgers prevail 2 1 over the Pirates. Key hits came from Piet and Leiber with Moore delivering a two run homer for New York while Ott also homered for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati New York Ixioare Riggs Vrartell Piet Ol Terry Bensler Gfort Byrd Letber al Jackson Comsky al jKoenis Innine Ind Brennan Herrmann Brennan i Moore Hubbell Frey Stewart, Reardon Moran

Two New Records Are Set At Dakota Relays Carnival

Sioux Falls AP report: two records fell at the thirteenth Dakota relays carnival as high school and college athletes from five states competed. Chumich of North Dakota set a 16-pound shot put mark of 45 feet 7 inches, snapping the old 45 feet 6 inch record. Peterson of Macalester broke the broad jump record with 23 feet 4 inches.

Sioux Falls Carleton Iowa Yankton South Dakota College Yankton College Chumich North Dakota University Peterson Macalester St. Paul

Ohio marksman claims national doubles traptitle

The report highlights a Berwyn Pennsylvania marksman and partners as top finishers in the national doubles trapshoot event. Names such as Pat Steree and Terese Paet Altor appear among leading competitors. The piece notes scores and class placements, with detailed results from the 16 yard and prelim rounds.

Tampere America G-sear Ant Pat Steree Fa Arite Berwyn Arnerup Terese Altor Cirey Wilming Prashoe Fiest

Mexico Leads Cuba In Davis Cup Play

Mexico leads Cuba in the North American Davis Cup ties after single matches with Esteban Reyes and Daniel Hernandez winning and the day set for remaining singles. Reyes defeated Randin 1-2 6-0 8-4 and Hernandez beat Sandarse 5-7 6-3 2-6 6-2 as play continued.

Mexico Cuba Miezicon Clint Cone Iexien Esteban Reyes Arla Randin Daniel Hernandez Larenin Sndarse

Central City Meet Postponed To May 19

The Central City high school baseball tournament, initially scheduled for Friday and today, has been postponed to May 19. The move follows updated district guidance and regional scheduling.

Central City Opera Gavette

Iowa State Downs Missouri In Tight Dual Track Meet

Iowa State College defeated Missouri Tigers 67 2 3 to 63 1 3 in a damp Columbia meet. Disputed mile relay decision helped Cyclones edge Tigers as Bob Short led Missouri with a 6 feet 2 1/4 inch high jump.

Columbia, Mo Iowa State College Missouri Tigers Bob Short Missouri Kidd Cyclones King Iowa State Hardy Highsmith Scott Stoufer Groe Waters Missour Flanders Freesman Walker Poole Lochiner Berger Costican Teter Elliott Miller Freeman Town Strate Neal Town State Lyon Whitmore Christie Pollen Stouffer Lochmner Minisky Kellar Costigan Porter Lochmer Roberts

Wapsie Valley Track Meet Rescheduled to May 13

The Wapsie Valley conference track meet at Stanwood IA was postponed due to bad weather and moved to May 13. Local officials expect cooler conditions and continued competition among area schools.

Wapsie Valley Stanwood

Winter Weather Impacts Early Pro Basketball Matchups

The schedule shows teams like Minneapolis at St Paul and Columbus at Milwaukee facing cold weather. Indianapolis travels to Milwaukee while others such as Perry, Perrin, Marrow, and Svarf undra2 in the mix.

Coumbus Milwaukee St Paul Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Kan City Minniapalis Marcrare Indianapolis Billcard Lowlaville Kanaan City Columbus St. Paul

Dodgers Nip Bucs in 2-1 Win and Giants 9-2 Crush Reds

Dodgers pitcher Van Lingle Mungo led a 2-1 victory over the Pirates, aided by a ninth inning double play. The Giants hammered the Reds 9-2 behind a six hit effort from Carl Hubbell as Ben Frey and others were tagged. Rain and cold weather halted remaining league games.

Pirates Mungo Babe Herman Dodger Pie Traynor Weaver Danny Taylor Joe Stripp al Lopez Cookie Lavagetto Stripp Dodgers Giants Cincinnati Carl Hubbell Bennie Frey Don Brennan Leroy Herrman Joe McCarthy Yankees Jimmy Wilson Phils

GEAR OPTIMISTIC OVER WESTERN RACE

Western league president Dale Gear predicted a stronger 1935 season with a more compact circuit after the Topeka franchise move to Keokuk. He expects higher attendance and better daily baseball, noting enthusiasm in smaller cities. Opening day matchups include Des Moines at St Joseph and Keokuk at Davenport with umpire pairings listed.

Topeka Kan Dale Gear Keokuk Gear St. Joseph Saints Des Moines Davenport Rock Island Cedar Rapids Omaha Sioux City Haley

Ruling On NRA May Be Decided By Word May

The Supreme Court weighs whether the NRA action hinges on the word may or shall as Justices question if the President has law making power or acts as Congress agent. NRA leaders say Roosevelt shall approve codes while opponents argue Congress grants discretionary power. A decision expected by June 3.

Washington INS Supreme Court NRA High Court Schechter Nra Congress Roosevelt Donald R. Richberg Stanley Reed Richberg NIRA

Alyce Jane’s Father Hires Attorney For Guardianship Probe

Alyce Jane McHenry’s father Paul McHenry of Iowa Falls says he has engaged an attorney to probe his wife’s petition seeking guardianship of Alyce Jane. He declined to comment further on the action or reasons.

Alyce Jane Iowa Falls Paul McHenry Fall River Mass McHenry

Two Reds Guarded After Gang Beating

In Gallup New Mexico state and county officers searched western deserts for a dozen or more men accused of abducting and beating Robert Minor editor of a New York communist publication and David Levinson Philadelphia lawyer for the International Labor Defense. The two victims were in a hospital under state police protection and guarded by the Gallup defense committee. They were bloody and weak but not seriously injured, and doctors planned further examination by other physicians despite hospital exams.

Gallup, N M New Mexico Robert Minor New York David Levinson Philadelphia International Labor Defense Gallup Defense Committee Desert Defense Committee

Youth Seeks Annulment as Judge Orders Spanking

George L. Muller an 18 year old seeks an annulment of his marriage to Nora Keefe Muller 37 in New York Supreme Court. Muller claims she hid she had a son 17 from him and that she lied about previous marriages. Justice Meyer Steinbrink told Muller's sister to take the child home and spank him calling the matter foolish, with decision reserved.

NEW York George L. Muller Supreme Court Nora Keefe Muller Philadelphia Meyer Steinbrink Muller Dorothy Caputy

John Jeter Convicted of Second Degree Murder

John Jeter, a Black man, was found guilty on Friday night by a federal jury of second degree murder in the shooting death of federal transient official Harry Plains on January 23 in Omaha. Sentencing ranges from ten years to life imprisonment.

Omaha INS John Jeter Harry Plains

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