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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1932

Page

2

Illinois Ohio State Renew Feud Marked By Upsets

Illinois and Ohio State renew their twenty-first Big Ten football rivalry in a season noted for upsets. The article highlights past quirks in the series since 1916, with teams focusing on forward passes and traditional and unorthodox plays as coaches prepare for the clash.

Illinois Ohio State Hicago Ohio Chick Harley Farores Ane Sabine Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wolverines Wisconsin Purdue Northwestern

California And Stanford Fight Flu Threats In Big Game

California and Stanford football teams paused preparations for the weekend clash to battle a flu outbreak. At Stanford Dusty Allen Red Taraghetta and others were ill while California teams set measures at the training table to ward off the epidemic. Coach Bil Ingram ordered meals at the training table and sterilized dishes to protect players ahead of the annual game.

Berkeley Calif INS Stanfords California Stanford Golden Bears Indians Palo Alto Pop” Warner Amone Dusty Allen Red Taraghetta Eiard Nelson Gras Frnne Caddell Bil Ingram

Reduced Receipts Hit Wisconsin Minor Athletics

Madison AP The drop in gate receipts this season has ended any chance of restoring the University of Wisconsin minor sports program. George F Levis, ticket sales director, said the athletic board and regents approved cutting all minor sports this year unless receipts beat pre season estimates. With one football game left, total receipts are expected to be about $40,000 below the estimate.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin George F Levis Board of Regents

College football schedule chatter across the East

Eastern contenders eye undefeated status as Pitt, Notre Dame, Harvard, Yale and others face varied foes this weekend. Notre Dame meets Navy in Cleveland while Pitt eyes another likely win. Harvard and Yale duel in New Haven. Army sights West Virginia as Temple tackles Villanova. Oregon State visits Fordham. Columbia vs Syracuse and Boston College vs Boston University also on the docket.

Gordon Chung-Hoon Annapolis Navy Cleveland Notre Dame Pitt Harvard Yale New Haven Army New York Oregon State Rams Little Hoston College Michiann Blaze Oregon Rockies Stanford Washington State Southern California Columbia Syracuse Manhattan Boston College Boston Lelieh Lafayette Temple Villanova West Virginia Wesleyan Texas Christian Northwestern Tennessee Fordham Purdue Bucknell Pittsburgh Vanderbilt Providence Michican Centennary Wolverines Minnesota Arkansas Shreveport

Vines Reaches Third Round in Australian Championship

American star Ellsworth Vines battled through the second round at the New South Wales championships in Sydney defeating Dunlop in five sets 8-6 6-3 6-8 6-8 6-4. Jack Crawford edged Keith Gledhill 7-5 6-2 3-6 7-5, while in women’s play Mrs John Van Ryn of the United States beat Mrs Utz 6-3 7-5.

Vines Sydney INS Ellsworth Vines Dunlop Jack Crawford Keith Gledhill John van Ryn United States Utz

Yale Bowl to be near-empty for Harvard game

Yale will not fill the Yale Bowl for the Harvard clash Saturday marking the first time since 1914 the capacity crowd of about 55,000 tickets sold with 16,000 still available due to high prices. Yale coach and players prepared for the fifty-first meeting with captain John Wilbur wearing a mask after a broken nose.

New Haven Conn Yale The Athletic Association John Wilbur Princeton O'Connell Wilbur Nichols Howland Converse Curtin Parker Sullivan Lassiter Callan Levering Nikkel Marting Morton Helm Williiamson Scrubs Jimmy de Angelis

Fort Dodge to Close Season With Charity Game vs Crane Tech

Fort Dodge high school football will end its 1932 season on Thanksgiving day with a charity game against Crane Technical high of Chicago. A similar matchup last year raised 1600 dollars for Fort Dodge relief agencies.

Fort Dodge Fort Dodge High Crane Technical High Chicago

Green Bay Coach Says Pros Dominate College Teams

Curley Lambeau argues that professional players far outclass college athletes. He cites training standards, discipline, and roster depth as reasons pros would beat any college squad, naming Michigan State Monnett and Michigan Colley as examples, and notes players’ focus on football as a full-time job.

Green Bay Curley Rock Tye Monnett Michigan State Newsman Michigan Colley

Dempsey Crates On The Fight Business

SooNow sports editor Pavis J Walsh reports Jack Dempsey predicts boxing will see another million-dollar gate despite hard times. He notes fighters are scarce, laments fronting, and argues money’s impact on the sport’s integrity and excitement.

New York Jack Dempsey Dempsey Mr. Dempsey Carpentier Gibbons Firpe Brennan

McGill Defeats Bauer in Waterloo Wrestling Match

Irish wrestler Pat McGill from Wisner Nebraska earned a mat victory over Hans Bauer of Germany in Waterloo Ta. The main event ended abruptly after an airplane spin in the first fall, with McGill finishing Bauer in the second fall in one minute. Victor Soldat of Chicago and Bill Demetral of Texas drew in the semi windup, one of Waterloo wrestling history’s toughest bouts.

Waterloo Pat McGill Wisner Neb Hans Bauer Germany Bauer

Good Golf Stroke Theory Against the Hit Mindset

A golf instruction excerpt argues against the hit mindset, urging a smooth stroke where the clubhead makes contact. It contrasts readers’ pitch focus with the stroke principle, warning that thinking hit causes tense jerks and miscontact, while emphasizing calm, graceful timing.

Hartens Iwenerrat

Pros Challenge Fordham To Play A Charity Game

New York Giants owner Tim Mara challenged Fordham to a charity game after Fordham assistant coach Hiker Joy claimed college teams can beat pros. Mara offered to play after December 4, with Giants services free and receipts to the mayor's unemployed relief fund, but Fordham’s Major Frank Cavanaugh doubted school policy would allow a pro team on campus.

NEW York Tim Mara New York Giants Fordham University Giants Mara Fordham Hiker Joy Daniel M. Daniel Mayor's Fund For Relief of Daniel Frank Cavanaugh

Sharkey Boycott Seen In Proposed Schmeling Baer Go

New York the press reports a possible 1933 world heavyweight title bout between Max Schmeling and Max Baer after Schmeling’s manager Joe Jacobs announced the Paris event. The plan includes New York venues if negotiations fail, with alternative sites Florida Los Angeles and Chicago discussed.

Sharkey Schmeling-Baer New York INS Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling Max Baer California Paris Joe Jacobs Schmeling Madison Square Garden Baer Primo Carnera Jacobs Florida Los Angeles Chicago

Chicago Black Hawks near return to Chicago Stadium

Negotiations were under way on Wednesday for the Chicago Black Hawks to resume playing at the Chicago Stadium. The team opened the season at the Coliseum Sunday night, while stadium president Sidney Strotz announced a $150,000 suit against Frederic McLaughlin and the Black Hawks.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Black Hawks Coliseum Sidney Strotz Frederic McLaughlin

Glazer Elected Captain Of Dartmouth 1933 Eleven

Philip J Glazer of Memphis Tennessee has been elected captain of Dartmouths 1933 football eleven. An Iron Man, he played two years at tackle and powered through a major portion of every game earning the nickname for endurance and effort on the field.

Hanover Philip J Glazer Memphis Tenn Iron Man Dartmouth

Detroit's versatile football star Harvey Wrathell shines

The University of Detroit cites Harvey Wrathell as a true all around player. Last season he lined up at end, tackle and center. This year he began at pivot, moved to guard, and also played in the backfield in high school.

Culley Caliere Tvat Detroit University of Detroit Harvey Wrathell

Boxing Briefs From Associated Press Roundup

Wis. fighter Charlie Crocker outpointed Joe Thomas in Iron Mountain Michigan. Wayne Stable’s Kee won over Kid Panko of Chicago. Connell knocked out Jerry Kucera. Spnines outpointed Baby Face Casa in Mexico City.

Associated Press Stevins Yoint Wis Chariie Crocker Iron Mountain Mich Jole Thomas Chicaro Clinton Wayne Stables Keewanee

Weekly Notes From A Football Observer

George Kirkley surveys the college football season noting Notre Dame Northwestern clashes brutal to watch with multiple injuries. He highlights standout plays by Notre Dame and Northwestern, praises Michigan's new rules aiding substitutions, and quotes praise for players like Mickey McGuire and center Krueger. Connections to Purdue, Pitt, and Nebraska are touched with praise for Horstmann, Hecker, and Purvis.

RY George Kirkley United Press Chicago Notre Dame Northwestern Pug Rentner Chuck Jaskwich Norm Greeeney Jakie Sullivan Jead Koken Kosky Jef Army Harry Kipke Michigan Harry Newman Minnesota Doc Spears Wisconsin Mickey McGuire Mid-West Bernard John Oehier Purdue Arthur Krueger Maronettes Krueger Lincoln Pittsburgh Panthers Nebraska Pitt Horstmann Purvis Hecker

Laurie Ayton To Make Home In Native Scotland

Chicago based notes report Laurie Ayton a thirteen year pro at Evanston Golf Club will return to St Andrews Scotland to live after his father’s death. He travels with his wife a daughter and a son to manage the estate and care for his elderly mother.

Laurie Ayton Scotland Chicago INS Evanston Golf Club St. Andrew's

Al Simmons Begins Training For 1933 Season

Al Simmons starts training in Hot Springs Arkansas as the Chicago White Sox plan for the 1933 baseball campaign. He undertakes baths, tennis, golf and hikes to shed weight and regain batting power while football season continues.

al Simmons Hot Springs Ark Ins Chicago White Sox

Grid systems depend on coaches and material

The piece argues coaching and material both drive football success. It cites Knute Rockne’s great system and players, notes Brown’s triple wing back system thrives only with strong talent, and contrasts Amherst’s poor season with good system but weak material. Colgate’s success under Kerr shows a powered Warner system. Army adapts a variant. overall, coaching plus material determine outcomes.

York Coney Island Knute Rockne Rockne Rock Georgia Georgetown Chick Meehan Tuss McLaughrey Brown Amherst McLaughrey Warner Pop Warner Stanford Colgate Colegate Andy Kerr Kerr West Point Sasse Army Lou Little

Football map shows turnover in national contenders

New York AP reports major contenders for 1932 national honors have shifted since 1931. USC, Tennessee, and several others appear in new unbeaten lists, with teams like Michigan, Notre Dame, Auburn, and Pitt remaining strong but facing tough remaining games.

New York Tennessee Southern California U. S. C. Trojans St. Mary's Tulane Colgate Auburn Southern Methodist Centenary Harvard Oklahoma City Michigan Brown

Carnera and Levinsky Set for Chicago Nov 30 Fight

CHICAGO AP King Levinsky and Primo Carnera will clash in a ten round bout at Chicago stadium on November 30 after terms were agreed but met with hesitation from Levinsky’s sister and manager Lena Levy who held out until Tuesday night.

Carnera and Levinsky Chicago King Levinsky Primo Carnera Chicago Stadium Lena Levy Levinsky

Wrestling results from Associated Press reports

Waterloo Pat McGill of Omaha won in two straight falls over Hans Bauer of Germany. Victor Soldat of Chicago and Bill N Demetral of Texas wrestled to a 20 minute draw. Richard Burke of Chicago taro defeated Irish Kennedy of Des Moines in two falls. George Sauer of Topeka defeated Hugh Nichols of Lincoln in two of three falls. Leslie Wolfe of Sherman defeated Hans Schultz of Milwaukee after Schultz attempted an arm jerk.

Associated Press Waterloo Pat McGill Omaha Hans Bauer Germany Victor Soldat Chicaro Bill N Demetral Texas Mason City Richard Burke Chitaro Irish Kennedy Des Moines Topeka Kan George Sauer Lincoln Neb Hugh Nichols Mexia Tev Leslie Wolfe Sherman Tex Hans Schultz Milwaukee

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