Bierman Plans Return as Tulane Head Coach at $15000
International News Service reports Bernie Bierman will leave Minnesota after this season to take the Tulane job on a five year deal paying $15 000 annually. Tulane has long sought him and has begun assembling northern players for next season while Minnesota vows to try to keep him.
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International News Service
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Bernie Bierman
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Tulane University
Wisconsin
Iowa
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Southern
Ornie
Speed Skaters To Hold Meeting In City Hall Tonight
Cedar Rapids speed skaters form an association and call all interested residents to a 7 30 pm meeting in the city hall council room. Officers will be elected and plans made for a local skating team, training track, and season activities.
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Cedar Rapids
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Minneapolis
Here
Cedar Rapids Skating Association
Cubs star Phil Cavarretta weds Chicago dancer Lorayne Clares
Chicago star Phil Cavarretta, who rose from high school hoops to play first base for the Cubs, married Lorayne Elizabeth Clares, a 19 year old Chicago dancer, yesterday in Peoria Illinois. Justice Clyde E. Stone officiated as the couple tied the knot amid wedding ceremonies.
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Phil Cavarretta
Chicago Cubs
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Peoria
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Clyde E. Stone
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Early Banana Reach Beyond Tropics Narrowly Noted
The text notes that bananas were largely confined to tropics and known only by reputation outside that region until the nineteenth century.
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Tropics
American League to Discuss Radio Broadcasting Policy
The American League set a special Thursday session to discuss radio broadcasting of games and greet new Browns owners Donald L. Barnes and associates. President Harridge hinted at a uniform policy with contracts limiting broadcasters and protecting officials while considering minor league impact and station access.
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St. Louis Browns
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Basil Johnston
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New York
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Kenesaw Landis
Wrigley Denies Frisch Cubs Manager Talk
Chicago owner P K Wrigley rejected rumors that Frankie Frisch would manage the Cubs next season. He said he has not contemplated negotiating with Frisch nor has Frisch approached him. Wrigley added Manager Charley Grimm will visit to discuss pending deals for the 1937 pennant chase.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Salem plan shakeup as Hawkeyes prep for Purdue
Iowa City Iowa coach Ossie Solem cast in a professor role led a Monday class for grid pupils and reviewed mental lapses from the loss to Minnesota. He announced a halfback shakeup, prepared defenses with film, and eyed the Purdue game as the final Big Ten clash. Return of Nelson and Farrah from injuries expected midweek.
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Drake
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Farrah
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Buhler
Spadaccini
Rams
Wisconsin Opens 1937 Football Season At Home
The Wisconsin athletic department announced a 1937 football schedule with a season opener against South Dakota State on September 25 at Madison. Additional games include matchups with Maraquette, Iowa, Pittsburgh, Purdue, and Minnesota across October and November, with venues listed as Madison Chicago Pittsburgh and Madison again.
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University of Wisconsin Athletic Department
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Purdue
Minnesota
Witneepols
U S Scheduled Airlines Miles Per Accident and Fatality 1936
In the first half of 1936 U S scheduled airlines logged 798168 miles per accident 6704615 miles per fatal accident and 7574134 passenger miles per passenger fatality as measured in official statistics.
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United States
Chester Horton's Golf Swing Tips From 1936
A 1936 article outlines common golf swing mistakes causing hooks. It cites lifting the head, body movement, and overusing the right hand, advising a smooth inside-out stroke with limbs free and no conscious hitting efforts. Readers are invited to request Chester Horton’s No. 2 booklet by mailing a 3c stamp.
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Chester Horton
Lewis Dominates Harvey In 15 Round Title Defense
John Henry Lewis, U S light heavyweight champion, defeated Len Harvey in a 15 round decision at Wembley Stadium before 14 000 fans. Lewis won twelve rounds to Harvey three with the English challenger retreating and clinching often. Lewis weighed 173 1 2 and Harvey 172.
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Tommy Milligan
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Roosevelt and Wilson to Clash in Final City Football Game
The Roosevelt and Wilson teams meet Wednesday at Hill Park for the season finale and local title race decider. Franklin holds second place but Wilson can force a three way tie with Roosevelt and McKinley by upsetting the Riders. kickoff is 2 30 with homecoming and Dad's day festivities at Wilson.
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Negro To Lead Iowa Cross Country Team
Robert Nelson, top black runner from Oskaloosa, named captain of next year’s University of Iowa cross country squad. He will be a senior and succeeds Paul Nelson of Keosauqua. Hawkeyes posted a strong season defeating Grinnell Illinois and Cornell, with the lone setback coming at Wisconsin.
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Tony Felice Set for Big Night Against Casey Berger
New York City matman Tony Felice arrives in town and challenges Casey Berger in the Memorial Coliseum after a dominant prior victory over Ernie Powers of Omaha. Berger must lift his pace to tame Felice who has beaten top fighters including Londos and Bull Martin. The undercard features Jack Reeder and Jackie Gacek with George Harben and Jack Kennedy also on the card.
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Jackie Gacek
Milwaukee
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Georgia Hillbilly
Jack Kennedy
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McGregor High Restored To Good Standing In IA Assn
McGregor high school was restored to good standing in the Iowa High School Athletic Association after Supt. R. D. Noble dismissed a suit against George A. Brown, the association's executive secretary, in Polk County district court. The dismissal also reinstates McGregor from a temporary bar on competition.
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White Sox Acquire One Man and Dispose Of Five
Chicago White Sox vice president Harry Grabiner announced the disposal of five players and the acquisition of catcher Frank Rensa from Dallas of the Texas league. The team sends Frank Grube Bill Shores and Lee Chandler to Dallas for Rensa who has appeared in both the American and National leagues. Malin McCullock and George Cailhamer are optioned to St Paul in the American association.
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Harry Grabiner
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Sox
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Lee Chandler
Rensa
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Bit” McCullock
Vanzo the Unsung Hero of Northwestern Team
Fred Vanzo, Northwestern’s 215 pound quarterback, is the team’s key man for blocking and tackling. Once a frazzled ball carrier, he transformed into a fortress on defense and line play, leading Northwestern to a Big Ten title bid and potential national championship.
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Rob Russell
Pug Rentner
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Lynn Waldorf
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