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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1936

Page

10

Iowa Prepares For Saturday Clash With Minnesota Gophers

Iowa coach Ossie Solem sharpened preparations for a showdown at Minneapolis with Minnesota after a sturdy showing against Indiana. Return of Gene Liggett boosts the line, while early scouting and lineup tweaks aim to blunt the Gophers potent attack. A crowd near 60,000 is expected with over 7,000 Iowa supporters in attendance.

Owa City Hawks W. W. Hayne Salem Iowa Minnesota Liggett Gene Liggett Solem DeHeer Walker Lindenmeyer Hoosiers Dick Bowlin Schenk Robert Herman Indiana Nelson Gallagher Farrah Ludemann Walter Olson

Late in the fourth quarter Hawks rally as Indiana defends lead

Iowa drives 80 yards in three plays for a Homer Harris score after an Ozzie Simmons pass sequence. Northwestern and Marquette remain undefeated among major teams. Nebraska may gain Rose Bowl consideration with upcoming tests including Pittsburgh as the league and regional chatter weigh prospects.

Indiana Iowa Hawks Ozzie Simmons Homer Harris Frank Balazs Simmons Harris

Two New Matmen Slated To Appear On Thursday Card

On Thursday night in the Memorial Coliseum two new wrestlers join the card. Ernie Powers, fresh from a draw with Earl Wampler, meets Tony Felice of New York City in a 250 pound middleweight clash. Opening bout features Andy Moon of Fergus Falls, Minn., opposite Harry Finkelstein a New York City product billed as The Colorful Hebrew making his Midwest debut.

Earl Wampler Casey Berger Memorial Coliseum Eddie Jennings Ernie Powers Omaha Wampler Tony Felice New York City Felice Middle West Andy Moon Fergus Falls Minn Harry Finkelstein People Finkelstein

Varner and Peterson Re-Elected to Iowa High School Board

O C Varner of Diagonal and L L Peterson of Johnston were re elected to the Iowa High School Athletic Association board of control. Balloting in the Southwest and Central districts gave Varner 94 votes to 66 for H J Fitzgerald and Peterson 89 to 59 for T R George.

Des Moines O. C. Varner Diagonal L. L. Peterson Johnston Iowa High School Athletic Association Southwest Central George A. Brown Warner H. J. Fitzgerald Peterson T. R. George

Goodman In Finals Of Mexican Open Golf Championship

Former U S open champion Johnny Goodman of Omaha faces Percy Clifford of Mexico City in the Mexican open final. Goodman advanced by a one up win over Lieutenant Kenneth Rogers of San Antonio. Clifford, aiming for a fourth Mexi can open crown, defeated Johnny Dawson of Dallas 4 and 3.

Mexico City Johnny Goodman Omaha Percy Clifford Churubusco Club Goodman Kenneth Rogers San Antonio Clifford Johnny Dawson Dallas

Giants and Lions Clash in Savage Polo Grounds Bout

New York Giants beat Detroit Lions 14 to 7 after a brutal a hour long battle at the Polo Grounds. Lions star George Christensen delivered a postgame punch to Cal Hubbard as managers and officials coolly handled the fracas.

Bill Corum International News Service New York New York Giants Detroit Lions Polo Grounds George Christensen Lions Cal Hubbard Giants Mr. Hubbard Steve Owen Geneva Donneybrook Merry Men of Mara Oklahoma

Martelle Announces Boys and Girls Basketball Schedule

Superintendent Fossler released Martelle consolidated school's basketball schedule including double header games with Center Junction Olin Morley Oxford Junction Wyoming St. Wenceslaus Monticello Viola and a County Tournament. Girls coach Miss Janet Reade and boys coach Kenneth Maeters lead teams.

The Gazette Martelle Fossler Center Junction Olin Morley Oxford Junction Wyoming St. Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids Monticello Viola Janet Reade Kenneth Maeters

Belle Plaine and Newton Play Scoreless Tie

Belle Plaine and Newton battled to a 0 0 tie Friday night in Newton in a hard fought game defined by mid field play and frequent fumbles. Green the Newton fullback stood out while both lines played strong defense and each scoring threat was halted by turnovers.

the Gazette Belle Plaine Newton Te Nmn Plainsmen Green

Reputations Slump In Football Realm

Northwestern emerges undefeated and ranked national leader after a chaotic set of Saturday upsets across college football. Santa Clara defeats Auburn 12-0. Marquette beats St Marys 20-6. Minnesota, Holy Cross, Army, Texas A and M suffer losses amid surprises from Alabama, Fordham, LSU, Tulane, and USC.

New York Webster Northwestern Marquette Santa Clara Minnesota Evarston Holy Cross Temple Army Colgate Villanova Bucknell Texas A Arkansas Princeton Harvard Auburn St. Mary’s Gophers Alabama Kentucky Fordham Pitt Louisiana State Vanderbilt Tulane Louisiana Tech Southern California Georgetown Washington State California Stanford Oregon Yale Dartmouth George Washington Rice Washington Nebraska Notre Dame Ohio State Duke Washington and Lee Tennessee Georgia Texas Christian Baylor Texas Southwest Missouri Kansas State Lick Far Pennsylvania Navy Rocky Mountains Utah State Denver Colorado Colorado College

Wellman Beats St. Pat's Iowa City 13–0 in Football

The Wellman Wildcats shut out St. Patrick’s of Iowa City 13 to 0. In the third quarter Moothart, fullback, ran 45 yards to the St. Pat’s 12 yard line and scored on three plays. Yoder added the extra point with a line surge. The second score came on a 12 yard run by Yoder with a low extra point.

The Gazette Wellman Wellman Wildcat St. Patrick’s Iowa City Moothart St. Pat’s Yoder

Franklin Sophs Claim City Title With Perfect Record

The Franklin sophomores clinched the city football title Saturday by beating McKinley 14-0 to finish the season undefeated. They previously defeated Wilson 7-0 and Roosevelt 14-0.

Franklin Sophs Franklin High School McKinley East Side Thunderbolt Sophs Wilson Roosevelt

How to correct golf swing for mashie shots

The article explains that players struggle to turn their shoulders enough when swinging woods and left irons. It notes the body should rotate further for a full wind-up, keeping the club on the proper plane. An editor’s note directs readers to Chester Horton for a complete swing guide.

American Team Leads In Des Moines Race

The American team of Cecil Yates and Freddy Zach led by one lap over Cecil Behringer of Minneapolis and George Brodeur of France with the six day bike race in Des Moines continuing to 11 p.m. tonight.

Des Moines Cecil Yates Freddy Zach Cecil Behringer Minneapolis George Brodeur

Basketball Drills Open At Brandon High School

Brandon holds first basketball practices as 24 boys report to Coach J. R. Park with three returning regulars and reserves. Girls squad has 23 players. Fifteen games are slated this season, first against Quasqueton on November 20.

Brandon High School Brandon J. R. Park

North English Triumphs Over Brooklyn 32 6 in Homecoming Tilt

Special to The Gazette reports North English High School celebrated homecoming with its sixth straight victory, defeating Brooklyn 32 to 6. The win showcased a strong offense and solid defense as the hosts took control early and never relinquished lead. Brooklyn struggled to mount a counter in the second half.

North English North English High School Brooklyn

Carleton tops Monmouth to cap perfect conference run

Carleton College completed a perfect Midwest conference season by defeating Monmouth 19 to 0. Coe remains undefeated and unscored on with a title shot versus Knox upcoming. Beloit ends season hosting Lawrence while Ripon eyes third place near top standings.

Gazette Mount Vernon Ifa Carleton College Monmouth Carls Coe Knox Galesburg Cornell Dick Barker Illinois City Ripon Kohawks Carroll Beloit Lawrence Blue Devils Carleton Greeley State V. L. TP Ripon Fa Cornell Lawrence Mm - Knox Carleton Bess Sancenote I. Cornell

Trade Winds Roar Over Cubs Rumored Triple Swap

Chicago Cubs officials dismissed a circulated rumor of a three for three swap with the Cincinnati Reds. The proposed deal included Paul Derringer Ival Goodman Lew Riggs for Bill Lee Stan Hack and a choice of Tuck Stainback or Frank Demaree. Dizzy Dean was also mentioned for next year.

Chicago INS Chicago Cubs John Seys Cubs Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer Ival Goodman Lew Riggs Bill Lee Stan Hack Tuck Stainback Frank Demaree Dizzy Dean Charley Grimm

Real Estate Transfers Listed From Center Point to Cedar Memorial

A sequence of property transfers records numerous owners in centers including Center Point and Lenox Place. Emma V Dunlap and husband transfer to Eletha D McCall multiple lots. Eletha McCall deed mentions partial interests and nearby sections. Perry Myers and Nellie Myers convey Lot 28 Lenox Place to themselves and then to Adolph Zobach. Etta Paul transfers to Inez Ruth Hendry with multiple blocks in East Center Point. Several joint tenancy transfers occur among Dunshee Katzoff Stone Plotz and Rathbun related parties. Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Association sells a cemetery section to Mrs. C E Black with restrictive covenants acknowledged.

Emma V. Dunlap Hus Eletha D. McCall Hazeltine Eletha D McCall Irr Sur el Nw Prod. Trust Co Perry Myers Nellie Marie Myers Lenox Place Val Con Adolph Zobach Etta Paul Inez Ruth Hendry East Center Point Center Point Wm. H. Dunshee Morris B Bernice Katzoff Mary E. Rathbun Anna Louise Rathbun S. W. Rathbun Grantor Annie Louise Rathbun H. J. Cousins Fred Annie Plotz Corp C.R Valcon Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery C. E. Black Cedar Memorial Park

Northwestern Stands At Top In Big Ten Parade

Northwestern defeats Minnesota 6 to 0 to end Minnesota 21 game unbeaten streak and move toward the Big Ten title. Northwestern gains sole possession of the lead as Wisconsin Michigan stumble. multiple college games and upsets noted.

Northwestern Hicago INS Minnesota Gophers Goliath Giants North Country Julie Alfonse Ed Widseth Golden Gophers Steve Toth Big Ten South Dakota Wisconsin Pittsburgh Nebraska Seattle University of Washington Bierman Harry Newman Michigan Wolverines W. A Pet Indiana Ohio State Iage Ols Iowa Svenese

Green Bay Packers Edge Bears 21 to 10 for Lead

The Packers beat the Bears 21 10 at Wrigley Field in front of 30 000 fans to vie for the Western division crown. Detroit fell 14 7 to the Giants while the Cardinals lost 13 10 to the Redskins. Pittsburgh won 10 7 over Brooklyn and tied games marked the American league schedule with Brooklyn-New York 3 3 and Pittsburgh-Cleveland 7 7.

United Press Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Bears Wrigley Field Detroit Lions New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Boston Redskins Pittsburgh Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Rochester Syracuse Brooklyn New York Yankees Cleveland

Lone Tree Eleven Beats Kalona On Gridiron 40 to 0

Lone Tree Eleven routed Kalona 40 to 0 on Saturday. Hudascheck led the offense with strong open field runs while R Gingerich carried most of Kalona’s load on offense and defense. Kalona missed Fry and M Gingerich at key back positions.

Lone Tree Kalona Hudascheck R. Gingerich Fry M. Gingerich

Christmas Rush Starts Early at New York Post Office

New York Postmaster Albert Goldman says the holiday season begins with Santa mail and foreign mail for the South seas. He projects a 20 percent rise in business, about 8 million dollars in holiday revenue, and 14 million pieces daily by mid December with 2,000 more staff. No deliveries on December 25.

New York INS New York Post Office Albert Goldman Foreign Department South Sea Islands Goldman

Fiber board from cane pulp gains wide orders in Hawaii

Hawaiian sugar cane producers have developed a by product from cane pulp named canee. After extraction of sugar the pulp is treated chemically rolled and formed into board with strong insulating properties that resists termites and accepts paint. Orders reach 1 450 000 square feet from South Africa and 150 000 square feet from Capetown.

Honolulu South Africa Capetown

Marion City Transfers Oak Hill Grave Plots to Courtney

City of Marion Iowa conveys lots 22 and 23 in Oak Hill 2 addition to Oak Shade Cemetery to Joel M Courtney and direct line descendants for $1. Subject to prior conveyances if any to said grantee. Dated June 11 1936.

Marion Joel M. Courtney Oak Hill Oak Shade Cemetery

New British Liner Under Construction In Clydebank

In Glasgow at John Brown shipyard hundreds of hammers pound the keel box for White Star No. 552 liner. Intended for the Queen Mary, the unnamed ship may be about 2,000 tons larger than the 80,773 ton Queen Mary and is slated for a 20 month launch. It is expected to be 12 to 18 feet longer than the Queen Mary.

Clydebank Glasgow John Brown Company

Rig Loaded With 30000 Pounds Lead Tests Airplane Tires

A special testing rig carrying 30,000 pounds of lead operates at Wright Field in Dayton Ohio to subject airplane tires to extreme conditions. It is drawn over plowed and flooded ground to simulate the harsh terrain encountered in actual flight operations.

Wrightfield Dayton

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