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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
2
Grinnell hosts Coe in a pivotal Saturday clash on Parents Day with Moray Eby emphasizing focus. Coe’s offense plans a thorough review while the Kohawks rely on a sturdy defense and aim for stronger physical play. Arnol Brokaw may return at guard, Bernie Smith sits out with a back issue, and reserves push for late-season action.
The Trinity basketball seniors seek out-of-town games. Those interested should notify R. J. Macnamara at 810 Ninth street SW.
Grant high school sentences twenty football players to cap season with a Mis sissippi Valley conference clash against Davenport on Coe field. Regulars mix with substitutes as seniors Broussard Carney Clemens Dennis Flint Forrest Havlicek Miller McCracken Sojka Winchell and Dvorak lead the group. other seniors Hahn Lemmon Lorenzen Gould Schmatt Noble Woodford and Gaumon also advance to the final contest. Washington Tigers close season with a separate conference game in Iowa City.
Indianola AP coach Jud Dean will lead Simpson college football players to Mount Vernon for a contest with his alma mater Cornell. Dean built an Iowa conference title run at Simpson and recalls past clashes with Cornell, as Simpson drills to stop Cornell’s passing attack and Peterson’s running game before traveling Friday and overnighting in Cedar Rapids.
Wellman Wildcats defeated Kalona eleven at Kalona by 13 to 0 as Wellman outgained Kalona 181 to 59. Lewis and Shettler scored the touchdowns after two drives starting in Wellman territory. Ke-Wash conference standings show Wellman leading with 4 1.000 ahead of West Chester and Kalona.
The article recounts Bill Tilden's shift from amateur to professional rank amid ongoing clashes with the United States Lawn Tennis Association. It notes other players joining the pro ranks, mounting criticism of football roughness, and a look at Iowa football attendance and potential future matchups including Colgate. It also surveys a poll naming Howard Jones as top coach and Southern California's season prospects.
Hans Wagner, famed shortstop and base stealing threat, ran bases his own way. He ignored coaches, sprinted on instinct, and relied on his judgment as the fastest baserunner in the National League for years, a self thinking approach that set him apart from contemporary runners.
Promoters announce a Memorial Coliseum card featuring Jack Hackenschmidt versus Rudy La Dizzi as the main event with Steve Savage versus Jack O'Dell and Mike Markoff versus Whitey Grove as supporting bouts. The letter highlights the match as a first ever pairing and promises stronger shows ahead. The 8:15 start lists Alex Fidler as referee.
Fort Smith Arkansas AP Paul Daffy Dean of the famous Dean pitching brothers was commissioned as a deputy sheriff by Sebastian County Sheriff John Williams. He wore a new badge and recalled striking out Jo Jo White in the World Series with evident pride.
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