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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1934

Page

3

Track Meet Doping Hopes at Midwest Conference Showdown

Coe, Cornell, Monmouth seek high scoring show at Mount Vernon meet with Carleton favored. Key events include the century dash with Laxson Monmouth and Hild Coe, 220 and 440 races, mile and two mile thrillers, and field events led by Burns Carleton and Osburn Cornell.

Carleton Mt. Vernon Herman Dobson Beloit Laxson Monmouth Hild Stookey Coe Petch Scammon Bowman Knox Osburn Cornell Bull Hahn Kohawks Whipple Prohaska Irvine Brown Sullivan Ripon Burns Weaterfield Knox and Grills Pullen Price Hulka Cook Moore Winbigier Claypool

Midwest Ends Weekend With Tennis Golf Meets Set

The Midwest conference schedules a track and field championship in Mount Vernon Ia on Saturday with tennis at Cornell course and golf at Cedar Rapids Country Club. The conference officials meet Friday at Cornell college with a dinner at Baker House. Cornell invites nearly two hundred high school athletes for Saturday events and hosts the Men’s M&M at 5 45 with awards. No admission will be charged for Saturday track events.

Mount Vernon Carleton Coe Cornell Monmouth Minnesota Gazette Dick Barker Cedar Rapids Country Club Cornell College Baker House

Big Six Track Teams Clash on Nebraska Cinders

Lincoln Nebraska AP report notes the Big Six track meet may add the 880 yard relay to the program joining the mile relay. Kansas is favored with Nebraska Oklahoma and Kansas State as threats. Only the high hurdles and discus are deemed safe records from 1934 competitors based on earlier meets.

Lincoln Neb D. X. Bible University of Nebraska H. J. Huff Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas State

Referee shuffle for Londos Mack wrestling card shocks club

Eddie Jennings of the American Legion arranged Charley Lavine as referee after Ed White pushed for his choice. Alex Fidler, the club’s regular official, protested and vowed to investigate. Sun Jennings replaces Lou Plummer to meet Jagot Singh, with other one fall matches set and main floor seats priced up to 1.68.

Ballyhoo Jim Londos George Mack Eddie Jennings American Legion Charley Lavine Chicago Ed White White Legion Fidler Alex Fidler Lavine Alex Londos Sava Jim Gusmonnenberg Sher'h White Ballyhood Jennings Sun Jennings Lou Plummer Jagot Singh Hans Kampfer Jim Parker Stan Nagy Jim High

Armstrongs Down Frolic Beats Frolic Under Lights 10 9

In a close contest at St. Ludmila's school field nearly 1000 fans watched Armstrongs fast diamondball team edge the Frolic club 10 to 9. The visitors surged to a 10-6 lead in the fifth inning, then held off a Frolic rally as Jones relief allowed five runs and a final stretch play at first ended the game. L Stodola made a circus catch in right. Next game Sunday pits Frolic against Old Style Lager with Ray Burlingame slated to pitch.

Frolic Club Armstrong St. Ludmila's Jones L. Stodola Ray Burlingame Gluesie Broussard Mo J. Paul Alton Jones Berovy Beall and McAllen

Goodman One Of First Favorites In British Meet

The American Walker Cup team arrives in Prestwick for the British Amateur Golf Championship with Johnny Goodman and Jack McLean tied at 8 to 1 as favorites. Play begins Monday as the course remains closed Sunday limiting practice.

Prestwick Eng London Johnny Goodman Jack McLean

Sports Jabs Roundup From AP Bouts In Waterloo

Lee Savoldi of St Paul outpoints Vern Trickle of Emmetaburs Iowa. Ronald Malcom of Ta outpoints Faddy Caney of Fal. Kid Ripley of Charlies City Iowa defeats Arnie Armeld of Paul.

Associated Press Waterloo Lee Savoldi St. Paul Vern Trickle Emmetaburs Ronald Malcolm Anee

Clinton Favored in State Prep Track Classic

Washington and Grant face fifteen youths in the annual state prep track meet sponsored by Grinnell college. Predictors favor Clinton to win and lead all teams, with North Des Moines second and Grant unlikely to place higher than seventh. Individual prospects include Lamb and Kinch in hurdles, De Heer in shot and weight, Beers adding points for Washington, and Robinson of North Des Moines favored to win the 100 and 220.

Washington Grant Grinnell College Tigers Clinton River City North D. M North Des Moines Robinson Fort Dodge Lamb of Newton de. Heer Oskaloosa Beers Brown Kelly Treat

Lighters Beat Engineers 1 to 0 in League Showdown

The Lighters defeated the Engineers 1 to 0 as Holloway started the scoring with a second inning double and Carter reached on an error. Koach drove in the lone run with a single to right, fending off further damage as Ford struck out the next two. The Engineers threatened in the sixth but failed to score, with Stepanek stranded at the plate after a hit and Buckner’s popout ended the inning. Next up Friday night: Witner Grocer vs Quaker Oats.

Light’ Company CR. Engineers Holloway Carter Stepanek Brown Koach Ford Engineers Buckner Barnes Slausen Warner Seabrooke Sturm van Deusen Barner Lienbaurh Lienbaueh Light CO Coburn Ht Co Stoliowayaw Johnson Eva Brave e_witner Grocer Quaker Oats

Dominick Bellizzi Dies of Injuries After Racing Fall

New York jockey Dominick Bellizzi known as Duke dies from internal injuries after last Saturday’s fall from Psychic Bird a Brookmeade stable three year old. He was riding ahead of the field when a misjudgment caused him to sprawl toward the rail and lose balance and was kicked by two another horses as he fell.

New York INS Dominick Belizzi Duke Psychic Bird

Red Peppers: Baseballs Live Up To Their Name

The column surveys how the new lively baseballs affect players across leagues. It cites Ferrell’s decline after relying on slow pitches, Rollie Hemsley Waner Reynolds Ott and others whose batting improved or faltered with the new ball. The piece notes rising offense and a spike in home runs as the “needle” ball takes effect.

Rollie Hemsley The J. Louis Browns Cincinnati Reds Yeves Paul Waner Alwaye Pittsburgh Carl Reynolds Joe Vosmik Cleveland Reid Knickerbocker Indians Mel Otte Giants Chuck Klein

Iowa Enters 13 Men In Big Ten Track Carnival

Iowa will send thirteen athletes to the Western conference track and field championships in Evanston Illinois to compete in eleven events. Captain Sidney Dean leads entries in the 440 yard dash and the one mile relay with teammates Dean Page Cook Henry Becker Campisi Thomas plus others in sprints hurdles javelin broad jump and shot put.

Iowa City University of Iowa Evanston Ill George T. Bresnahan Ap Peared Thursay Town Hawkeye Sidney Dean Traer Francis Beverly Gordon Hurdies Francis Cretzmeyer Graham Moulton Cretzmeyer Mark Panther Tom Moore Rudolph Leytze

Pirate Owner Samuel Bernheim Dies at 33 in Beverly Hills

Samuel I. Bernheim 33, part owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and a Kentucky family scion, died early Thursday at his Beverly Hills home from a heart attack. He had lived in California about ten years and pursued various business ventures. His family controls extensive Kentucky distilleries, notably in Louisville. The widow and two children survive.

Los Angeles Samuel I. Bernheim Pittsburgh Pirates National Baseball League Beverly Hills California Kentucky Louisville

Walter Johnson Voice On Baseball Power and Pique

Walter Johnson gives candid views on rivals and teammates before leaving town with the Cleveland Indians. He criticizes the Red Sox infield, praises Trosky as a hitter, predicts a tougher season for the Yankees, and notes the Tigers and Senators as uneven. The interview reveals a blunt, unrevered veteran voice.

New York Walter Johnson Cleveland Indians Indians Red Sox Detroit Tigers West Yankees

Runyan Aims at National Open Title as 149 Jockey for Lead

New York AP reports Paul Runyan, 25, faces 149 top golfers in the National Open at Ardmore Pa. Runyan, known for his steady wins on the winter circuit, seeks to overcome a long title drought dating to 1928. He vows to compete hard and believes rivals know he is a threat.

New York Paul Runyan Thursdday Ardmore Bunyan Menion Club Noittle Runyan Inere

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