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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1934

Page

8

Los Angeles Driver Wins Pole at Indianapolis 500 Trials

Kelly Petillo of Los Angeles set two track records in the 25 mile time trials to win pole for the 22nd Indianapolis 500. He averaged 1 93 29 miles per hour in Lion Head spec four cylinder Miller power. Other qualifiers included Frank Brisko Mauri Rose and Chet Gardner with speeds from 116 894 to 111 428 mph as 83 cars vie for positions.

Indianapolis Ind Kelly Petillo Los Angeles Calif Indianapolis Speedway Petiilo Deacon Litz du Bois Joe Russo Norbh Perco Woobur Shaw Heac Speca Cyander Muller Frank Brisko Milwaukee Brisko Mauri Rose Dayton Chet Gardner Long Beach Phil Shafer Fort Worth Texas Petillo Wild Bill” Cummings American Automobile Association

Carleton Annexes Honors In Midwest Loop Net Tourney

Carleton College captures both singles and doubles titles at the Midwest Loop tennis tournament in Mount Vernon. Bauman defeats Carrithers 6-4 6-4 to win singles. Rose and Wolcott beat Clapp and Shannon 6-3 6-2 to claim doubles.

Carleton Annexes Gazette Mount Vernon Carleton College Bauman Carls Rose Wolcott Carrithers Coe Carleton Clapp Shannon Paemeree Beebe and Calland Belott Rose and Wolcott Dudley and Yelles Ripon Lawrence Delzell Niles Carieroni Shannon ‘Lawrence

Baby Stars of 1934 Shine in Major League Openings

The 1934 rookie crop yields standout talents George Stainback Don Heffner Harry Lavagatto Boots Werber Julius Solters Fritz Ostermueller Zeke Sponura Frenchy Bordagaray and prospects Bill Lee Joe Bowman Ralph Birkofer Joe Cascarella. They win praise for speed fielding hitting pitching and future potential as rooks join the Cubs Yankees Pirates White Sox and Giants.

New York George “Tut” Stainback Cubs Don Heffner Yankee Harry Lavagetto Pirates Ty Cobb Baltimore Yanks Red Rolfe Keystone Lavagatto Oakland Pacific Coast Loop Pie Traynor Pie George Gibson Tommy Thevenow Harry Boston Red Sox Boots Werber George Herman Ruth Bucky Walters Salters Sox Julius Solters Inter National League Fritz Ostermueller Grove Walberg Weiland Welch Pipgras White Sox Zeke Sponura Frenchy Bordagaray Dale Alexander Bill Lee Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Joe Bowman Giants Ralph Birkofer Connie Mack Joe Cascarella

Carleton College Wins Midwest Meet Track Title

Carleton College captures the Midwest meet title with strong relay and field events led by Prohaska and Whipple. Discus and sprint events highlight Carleton performances, as Coe, Beloit, Monmouth, and Knox competitors compete for top placings across multiple finals and preliminary rounds.

Prohaska Whipple Coe Petch Scammon i Carletons Coffman Cornell Osburn Cornetl Bowmah Knox Runge Beloit Herman Carleton Stookey Dobson Lawrence Harris Carleton Ted Kellogg Beloits Milford Wilkinson Humphrys Knox Bostwick Monmouth Irwin i Moonmouth Herman Carletont Bar- Ton Kelley Cosner Oxoran McIntosh Lewis Samuel Beloly Jeipan Laxson Secord Hellman Hild Barron Monmouth Rus Hecker Matchett Westerfield Magee Carleton Carle Ton Hild ‘Coe Smith Hild ‘Cor Brookey Kellece Elout Lax Son Mosmouth Jung Ripon Nickless Nichols Prohaska Whipple

Guggenheim Blames NRA and Hoover for 1929 Panic

William Guggenheim, NY financier, accuses the NRA of being a subterfuge and assigns blame to Herbert Hoover's Republican administration for the 1929 panic. Speaking to University of Pennsylvania’s class of 1889, he denounces the New Deal while hoping Roosevelt will heed experienced advice for national welfare.

Philadelphia INS N.R.A Herbert Hoover William Guggenheim New York University of Pennsylvania United States Guggenheim Roosevelt

Hurley charges frame up over alleged patronage plot

Former Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley denounces a alleged plot to keep federal offices for Republicans at the expense of Democrats. Maj. A. V. Dalrymple, assistant to the attorney general, challenges Hurley and cites letters from two ex-Justice agents supporting the claim of secret meetings at Hurley’s home. Hurley demands to confront accusers and accuses the charge as false.

Washington INS Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley Maj. A. V. Dalrymple Senate Civil Service Committee Hurley Dalrymple Department of Justice United States Senate

British War Debt Reduced By Farthing

Martin Finn of Portsmouth England sent a letter to congressional correspondents and enclosed a single farthing to urge the United States to forget debts. The coin will likely be credited to Britain and reduce her four billion dollar debt.

Washington INS Martin Finn Portsmouth England United States House Press Treasury Great Britain

New Zeppelin Flying Hotel Under Construction

A new Zeppelin under construction in Friedrichshafen Germany will be the size of a two story building with 25 bedrooms a dining room a 45 foot long hall and a baggage room large enough for automobiles The craft spans about 600 feet in length and more than 120 feet at the center width.

Zeppelin Friedrichshafen Germany

College baseball and track scores across several colleges

A garbled recap lists multiple college baseball games with scores including Chicago 18 Northwestern 11 Notre Dame 1% Iowa 2 Navy 7 William and Mary 5 Wisconsin 1 Minnesota 3 and Notre Dame 17 Iowa 3 plus Iowa State Teachers 5 Iowa State 4. Track and golf results show Pittsburgh Notre Dame Army Western Reserve and others with uneven figures.

Chicago Northwestern Notre Dame Iowa Navy William and Mary Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan River Fails Concordia St. Paul Gustavus Adolphus St. Olaf Iowa State Tenn State Macalester Pittsburgh Aghem Leater Hamline St. Thomas Dartmouth Army Wicbing Itasca Western Reserve Vitt West Virginia Poloa Towa State Sinols

Butler U Leaves Missouri Valley Conference

Butler University formally withdrew from the Missouri Valley Athletic Conference after two years. Financial and geographical reasons were cited. The action was presented by Henry M. Gelston at a faculty meeting in Des Moines.

DES Moines Butler University Missouri Valley Athletic Conference Henry M. Gelston Indianapolis Albert Kubes Creighton Topeka Tulsa Okla

Tigers Take Second in State Track Meet

Kinch of Cedar Rapids Washington leads a crowded field in sprint events with second places for several students including Sagesu Denison and Kelly Washington. Lyle North Des Moines wins the mile and DeHeer Oskaloosa dominates the shot put setting a new record. Notre Dame routs Iowa 17 to 3 in baseball with Jim Leonard pitching and Kane homering twice.

Kinch Washington Cedar Rapids Lokeree Rolfe Robinson Des Moines Sagesu Denison Kelly Coffman Fort Dodge Holstein Lyle Clemens Grant Cedarapids Woods Mechanicsville Ourth Day Stout Grinnell DeHeer Oskaloosa Dillon Ejis Centerville Millner University High of Iowa City Afith Carson Creston Errol North Fish North Clinton Fort Madison Roosevelt Roderick East Des Moines Myher Clear Lake Kelley Murphy Ida Ove Manley Tech Tillotson Harlan Morton Estherville Dilton Howle Fort Dodey Tirg Gans Jefferson Sorensen Orth Gueler Coynell Blufts Thomas Jefferson Lamb Newton McKinley Luther Osiweins Aiths Ottumwa Graves Chero- Lee Schlotterbeck Guthrie Lewis Hawarden Lund Davenport Kriener Hampton Miller Forrastal Bader Grinnell Morrison Eldora Griffiths Sharpsberg Muscatine Clnton Eston Sidney Fallon Keokuk Saggan Jackson Northwich Cherokee Strah Rollin Quimbs Davis Perry Lundquist

Olson Hints Martial Law In Twin Cities To Halt Strike Riots

Governor Floyd B Olson warned martial law could be declared in Minneapolis to stop strike related unrest as national guard officers planned four hour response. Police clash with striking truck drivers left several injured and halted produce deliveries despite convoys protecting each truck.

Olson Twin Cities Minneapolis Floyd B. Olson National Guard E. A. Walsh

Joan McEvoy Dies in Hollywood Auto Crash

Hollywood actress Joan McEvoy from New York died in a Hollywood hospital after injuries from an automobile accident. Her companion Frederick C. Bryan was treated for possible skull fracture and other injuries.

Hollywood INS Joan McEvoy New York Hollywood Hospital Frederick C. Bryan

Golf Teaching From Chester Horton on Down Swing

The article outlines Hogan style tips from 1934 on hitting down into the ball with wrists extended, keeping shoulders parallel to the flight line at impact, and stepping left to square the shoulders before the downswing. It warns against twisting the shoulders too early to avoid a slice.

Tutors Edge Cyclones 5 4 In Clean Iowa State Sweep

In Cedar Falls AP reports Iowa State Teachers built a five run lead in the first inning to defeat Iowa State 5 to 4. Key plays included Rollins homerun driving in three, Ogland and Aldrich errors aiding scoring, and Roberts adding a seventh inning homer. Box score follows.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers Iowa State Kruckler Smalling Ogland Kreig Rollins Manship Blanchard Shea Aldrich Wagner Graveno Roberts Wevenseese Griffin Smeeebeee Olmes Clesesstese Krueker Scott I State Os Champlin Tessee Donald Seeae G. Blanchard Towa Seeceess Donald D. Blanchard Rele Champlin Holmes Lett Jews State B Blanchard Scai Kby Blanchard L Ott Beott

Wise Leads 10000 in New York Peace Parade on Fifth Avenue

A 10,000 strong march from Washington Square to Madison Square featured pastors, a brass band, and mounted police. Speeches at the Eternal Light memorial included Rabbi Stephen S Wise and Dr John Haynes Holmes. The event traces to 1931 protests against military marches during good will week.

New York Fifth Avenue Washington Square Madison Square Stephen S. Wise John Haynes Holmes War Department

Shaw Writing New Play During Sea Voyage Arrival in Auckland

Bernard Shaw announced on his arrival in Auckland New Zealand that he is spending part of his sea voyage on writing another play. He has been traveling for his health and looked well after a month’s sojourn in New Zealand.

Shaw Bernard Shaw Auckland N. Z New Zealat

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