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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1934

Page

2

McDowell Not Lost To Iowa In Big Ten Clash

Iowa quarterback Floyd McDowell, listed as a sophomore guard on the Purdue game roster, avoided a fracture after last Saturday's Indiana contest. X rays showed only bruises, keeping him available for the looming Purdue showdown as Iowa endures multiple injuries and lineup shuffles.

McDowell Iowa Purdue Owa City Ossie Solem Floyd McDowell Jefferson Indiana Dwight Hoover Bernie Pige Oze Simmons Simmons Minnesota Salem Sheldon Gordinier George Teyro Hoover Gordinier Teyro Russ Fisher Dick Crayne Hawkeye Joe Richards John Hild Bob Moore Duane Purvis Jim Carter

Colgate Challenges LSU Eleven to Football Scrimmage

In Hamilton New York Senator Long promises to curb football turmoil while Colgate issues a challenge to LSU. Dexter Teed, Colgate publicity chief, asks Long to arrange a practice game and keeps LSU rivalry separate from the Louisiana National Guard. Long asks to be left undisturbed as he moves to settle the issue soon.

Hamilton NY Hues Long Colgate Loumiana Dexter Teed Long LSU Louisiana National Guard

Washington And Grant Release Cage Schedules

Basketball schedules for Washington and Grant released today. Coaches Rust Winter discussed with Forest Rutgers at Coe to avoid date clashes. Panthers plan fifteen games. Tigers thirteen with two pending.

Washington Grant Rust Winter Forest Rutgers Coe Panthers Tigers Feoo Tal Miller Wo Kinch Nicolas Baxter Smith Kineh Jarusky Tucker Enport Bieter Sandby Rickes Am Telier

Western League Meeting Set for Thursday

The Western League plans a Thursday gathering to discuss proposed changes, likely confirming new league members. President Dale in Topeka notes anticipated shifts and cautions about details, while discussions point to possible franchise adjustments and city additions.

Clark Leads Pro Grid League In Passing Scoring

Earl Dutch Clark of the Detroit Lions tightens his lead in NFL individual scoring with 65 points to 46 for Jack Manders. Clark tops passers with 18 completions in 37 attempts while Flash Herder of the Green Bay Packers leads in rushing with 560 yards.

New York Earl Dutch Clark Detroit Lions Jack Manders Chicago Bears Clark Flash Herder Green Bay Packers Beathe Feathers

Coe Battles Knox Cornell V5

Coe College 1933 football champion of the Midwest conference rose to the loop's top again after an 8 to 7 upset of Carleton. Knox suffered a 7 to 0 loss to Cornell in a twenty fourth straight defeat as Ripon and Lawrence tied non-conference games.

Mount Vernon Coe College Carleton Carls Kohawks Cee Monmouth Scots Belot Midwest Knox Cornell Ripon Lawrence Carroll Milwaukee Coe Galesburg Northfield Carthage Appleton James Milliken

Wenceslaus Five to Start Cage Season December 3

The St Wenceslaus Red Hawks open a nineteen game basketball schedule with practice in progress for a December 3 opener against Sacred Heart Waterloo. Coach Adelph Ahrens lists four letter winners from last year among the early material with Joe Severe Milo Skala George Jand and Al Aan leading the returning lineup.

St Wenceslaus Red Hawks Sacred Heart High of Waterloo Thea Sehoals Adelph Ahrens Joe Severe Milo Skala George Jand al- Aan

State Bowling Meet Heads to Mason City

The State Bowling Meet advances to Mason City with teams including Des Moines and Newton set to compete. Key players such as Teeana Mewuers and Pete are noted among participants as the event culminates this season.

Mason City

McLarnin Returns From Trip To Europe

McLarnin returns from Europe and announces aims for a rubber match with Barnes Rees. The midweight contender signals plans after a weeklong vacation and a recent 19 round decision loss in a prior bout.

McLarnin Europe New York Peereray Mme Tanty Hinddter Champonte Bape Barnes Rees Treat Veanettretudder

Des Moines meeting may shake up Western league votes

Western league officials gather in Des Moines to decide Topeka’s fate and possible entry by Lincoln. Debates on visiting-team receipts and league changes shape the 1935 circuit as teams like Rock Island and Davenport weigh their options.

Des Moines Topeka Jimmy Peyton Sioux City Davenport Rock Island Cedar Rapids Lincoln Neb Omaha St. Joseph Waterloo Islanders

Golf swing tips and a 1934 booklet promotion note

A playful golf instructional passage discusses back swing timing and shoulder turn to prevent slicing. It instructs keeping hands toward the right shoulder and guiding the club along a proper arc. Also advertised is Chester Horton’s No 2 Illustrated booklet and a note on household debt growth since 1913.

Chester Horton

Glassgow Wins Page County Attorney Post on GOP Ticket

Shenandoah attorney and former Iowa All-American Wills Glassgow, 28, defeated Democratic judge Frederick Fischer 5416 to 3004 to win the county attorney’s seat, carrying the GOP banner in Page county.

Shenandoah Wills Glassgow University of Iowa Page County Frederick Fischer

Joe McDermott Named Omaha Packers Manager for 1935

Joe McDermott, four years with Norfolk in the Nebraska State Baseball League, was named manager of the Omaha Western League team for the 1935 season by secretary Paul Hamman. McDermott will begin shaping up the 1935 edition of the Packers shortly after the first of the year.

Omaha Neb Joe McDermott Norfolk Paul Hamman McDermott Wil Packers

Chicago Cards Rout Brooklyn Dodgers 21–0 in NP League Play

Chicago Cardinals shut out the Brooklyn Dodgers 21 to 0 on Tuesday night as they scored in three of four quarters. Two blocked kicks and a fumble helped Chicago reach the three touchdowns amid a sparse crowd of about 7,000 in Brooklyn New York.

Brooklyn Chicago Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago

SINGS PRAISES OF MINNESOTA ELEVEN

Chicago writer George Kirkley offers opinionated praise of Minnesota football ranking it top in the nation and undefeated, with Illinois and Purdue sharing Big Ten status. He forecasts a pivotal clash between Minnesota and Pitt could fill major stadiums and lauds players such as Seidel and Beynon while praising coaches Zuppke and Kipke.

George Kirkley Chicago Minnesota Illinois Purdue Alabama Rice Santa Clara Pittsburgh Pitt Soldierfield Iage Los Angeles Coliseum Yankee Stadium New York Duane Purvis Pug Lund Jimmy Carter Jay Berwanger Dick Heekin Ohio State Dick Crayne Iowa Les Lindberg Julian Alfonse Bob Zuppke Lindberg

Missouri Polo Team Faces Cyclones in Weekend Clash

In Columbia Missouri the University of Missouri polo team, hoping for a third straight conference title, prepares to host Iowa State Saturday afternoon after back to back losses to Oklahoma. The Tigers end fall play with a second meeting against Iowa State on their return from Oklahoma.

Columbia University of

College Graduates Find Jobs More Plentiful

Philadelphia report by Dr Clarence E Clewell of the University of Pennsylvania shows 536 graduates secured positions in 1933-34, up from 304. Industrial field openings rose 122 percent and teaching jobs increased 54 percent, indicating broader access to employment for recent college graduates.

Philadelphia Clarence E Clewell University of Pennsylvania Clewell

Bronze Tablet Erected For Victor Herbert in Philadelphia

A bronze tablet honoring Victor Herbert was placed on the Federal Reserve Bank wall by the Kelly Street Business Men's Association, recalling Herbert’s Philadelphia visit when he stayed on Kelly Street and sang with companions. The tablet stands on the site of the old hotel.

Philadelphia Victor Herbert Federal Reserve Bank Herbert Kelly Street

New York Newspapers Gunning For Mr. Terry

Sports writer Davis J. Walsh argues New York papers attack Will Terry with cartoons and stories over interviews and public relations. He notes O Doul's possible temper, Giants' spring plans, and press reaction to Terry in New Orleans.

New York Terry Davis J. Walsh International News Service York Will Terry Frank O’dow O'Doul O’doul Central Park Giants New York Giants New Orleans

Tigers and Moline Meet Here Saturday

Friday night action includes University High at Iowa City and St Ambrose at Clinton while Clinton and Davenport lead the Mississippi Valley standings. Saturday features Washington hosting Moline Illinois and Davenport visiting Rock Island with Armistice Day events noted Monday.

University High Iowa City St. Ambrose Clinton Grant East Waterloo West Waterloo Fort Dodge Moline Washington Cedar Rapids Tilden Tech Chicago Davenport Dubuque West Rock Island St. Ambrose Academy of Ill

Handball Tourney at Y M C A Opens November Twelfth

The Cedar Rapids Y M C A will start its fifth annual Thanksgiving handball tournament November 12 in three divisions. Class A players include Ambroz Hollander Bartunek Lila Bolterman Steffa Kelly Kutchera Rankinen Crowley Ross Crabbs. Other players enter as Class B or C per the committee. Prizes include Thanksgiving Bowls. The committee will arrange matches and dates for semi finals and finals.

Cedar Rapids Ambroz Hollander Bartunek Lila Bolterman Steffa Kelly Kutchera Rankinen Crowley Ross Crabbs Joe Rust Joe Buss Don Steffa Dr. Dawson Grim R. J. Kutchera Ralph Yuill A O Ambroz T. Rankinen

Eagles Roll Over Reds 64 to 0 in Muddy Temple Stadium

The Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Cincinnati Reds 64 to 0 at Temple Stadium. Eagles exploded with touchdowns in every period and featured long runs from Kirkman a 68 yard dash and others exceeding 40 yards. Storm and Ellstrom added gains over 20 yards.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Temple Stadium Cincinnati Reds Eagles Kirkman Hanson Carter Matesic Scoring Springs Storm Ellstrom

Hemp Fiber Grown in China Since 2800 B C

A Century old claim states hemp, claimed as the oldest cultivated fiber, was grown in China as early as 2800 B C. The report notes ancient cultivation practices and the long history of hemp in Chinese agriculture.

China

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