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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1934

Page

2

Rumor Swirls Wentz Bought St Louis Cardinals in World Series Run

Rumors say Lew Wentz of Oklahoma may have closed a deal to own the St Louis Cardinals as major and minor league leaders spar for big trades. Wentz, seen around Cardinal headquarters, denies significance while fans speculatively pursue the purchase amid playoff reshuffles in the American and International associations.

Otathee Ky Lew Wentz Oklahoma St Lews Cardinals Wentz Cardinal Detroit Columbus American Association International League George M Weiss Newark Leo T Miller Buffalo Frank J Shaughnessy Montreal Council Bluffs

Hawkeyes Brace for Columbus Showdown Amid Gloom

Towan football coach Ossie Solem faced slim odds as rain and injuries hit Hawkeye camp. Guards Nelson and McDowell are hurt with Nelson unlikely to play, McDowell possibly gameday ready with a splint. Key guards Clarence Dee and Jack Gallagher practiced, mud slowed drills, and Iowa prepared to travel Thursday for the Ohio State clash in Columbus.

Sperta Towa City University of Tawa Hawkeyes Francs Selamidt Hawkese Columbus Nelson Wes Floyd McDowell Towans

Dempsey Called From Ring To Bed Of His Sick Wife

In New York a report details Jack Dempsey stepping from the boxing ring to his wife’s sick bed. The piece describes a family crisis affecting the famed pugilist and notes the public interest in his personal life amid ongoing career headlines.

Dempsey Ring

Big Ten coaches face uncertain future and strong Minnesota finish

The Big Ten coaching staff likely to stay intact for 1935 amid retirements and reviving debate over a conference meal plan. Minnesota’s looming trip to Madison sparks record advance ticket sales with about 15,000 Gopher fans expected to attend.

Wisconsin Minnesota Badger Itles Mighty Gophers Madison

Federal OK needed to extend Iowa duck season

DES MOINES permission from the federal government is required to extend the duck hunting season in Iowa. F Schweb of the fish and game commission said Monday that many requests have been received after the season closed Sunday November 18. He noted hunting was poor during the opening days because flights had not started.

Des Moines Iowa F Schweb Fish and Game Commission Schweb Nothng Big Ten Athiehes Aty Kondoanm Coleege Accolciplas Chuck Hetek Con Freshiign South Carolina Northwestern Bob Deem Chicago Academy College Knox

Lowden Open Basket Season With Durant

Lowden high school basketball opens the season at home against Durant in the level gymnasium. Other schedule lines list teams and venues with several unreadable fragments, reflecting a packed early slate.

Lowden Durant Towden Lowden High Wall Durant A NY Ai Lee Gore Muoona

Sixteen Report For Delta Basket Squad

Sixteen report for Delta basketball squad outlines prospects for a strong season. Coach cites training progress and potential depth, aiming for faster, cohesive play and steady improvement beyond prior trials.

Delta Basket Squad

Unclear boxing results page with scattered names and scores

Fragmented report lists multiple boxing bouts across cities with outpointed winners and unclear matchups. Names include Washington, Peters, Mulline, de Grasse, and Ratner among others with varied scores like 11% and 14. Indicates a busy boxing recap with inconsistent OCR.

Ctuvet Sammie Slaughter Terre Haute Tnd Wicker Dugan Cleveland Washington Phil Torrit Hob Wilson CTC Ngo Moon Mulline Pete de Grasse New York San Princern Gene New Fork Berna Eiderport Wat Syracuse Jo Dachawanna Harte George Less Prenton Fene Ratner Newmeek

Marengo Seconds Beat Brooklyn 6 to 0 in Gridiron

Marengo high school second team defeated Brooklyn reserves 6 to 0 at home. Burdette Boyd scored the touchdown as the Tigers pressed for another score near Brooklyn's goal line. The earlier meeting with Brooklyn ended 13 to 9 in Marengo's favor.

Eighteen Turn Out For Coe Cage Squad

Eighteen cage aspirants reported for Coe College basketball practice as 1934 35 season opens. Returnees from last year plus new hopefuls highlight roster with Quinn likely to feature in offense. Michigan faces a dire season while several Big Ten teams cope with injuries and lineup changes ahead of key weekend games.

Hicago Knox College Michigan Wolverine Big Ten Ann Arbor Wolverines Chicago Ilinois Ohio State Minnesota Northwestern Wildcats Forest Coe Harold Flood Elmer Prohaska William Gray Dale Etka Charles Claypool Ben Kammer Bob Everett Ralph Martin Ralph McLeod Grover “Sugar” Galvin Stewart Fox John Henna Iowa State Jerry Ford John Viergever Willard Hildebrand Wisconsin Eddie Jankowski Stan Haukedahl Glenn Seidel Iowa Buckeyes Columbus Floyd McDowell Don Nelson

Kostka and Bevan Could Miss Gophers Football Next Season

Minnesota stars Kostka and Bevan face ineligibility under a Big Ten three year rule, possibly ending their careers with the Gophers after this season. The move stems from transfers tied to Oregon connections and faculty rulings dictating intercollegiate competition.

Kostka Bevan Gophers Leo Fischer International News Service Chicago Minnesota Thessen Stan Kostka Fullbark Bill Bevan Art Clarkson Vernon Oech Oregon Wells Big Ten Doc Spears Pacific Coast Conference Wisconsin Joss Butch Larson Bob Tenner Pug Lund Bill Bengtson Pacific Coast Twin Cities O. K Clarkson Kostha

Tilden and Vines Triumph in British Pro Meet

William Tilden and Ellsworth Vines won at Wembley in the British professional tennis tournament. Tilden defeated Daniel Maskell 6-3 6-3 6-4 while Vines beat Martin Plan of France 7-5 2-6 6-3 4-? Nusslein of Germany defeated Bruce Barnes 6-2 6-0 6-4.

Tondon Cins William ‘T Tilden Ellsworth Vines Ted Tilden Daniel Maskell Wembley Stadium Vines Martin Plan France Hans Nusslein Germany Bruce Barnes United States

Wrestling Results Pressed by Associated Press

Wrestlers listed with results from multiple cities. Jim Londos of New York defeated Everett Marshall in one fall in New York. Emil Dusek of Omaha defeated Vic Christi of Los Angeles in two out of three falls in Wilmington Delaware. Maleewire beat Ras Steele in Sacramento, California two falls out of three. Karl Davis defeated Chet Chewerky in Kansas City two falls out of three.

Associated Press New York Jim Londos Everett Marshall la Junta Colo Wilmington Del Emil Dusek Omaha Vic Christi Los Angeles Sacramento Calif Maleewire mM On OY Ras Steele Klendale Calit Karl Davis Chet Chewerky Ft. Nartiesville Okla

Purdue Would Top Big Ten Standings Under Stanley Dean Method

Des Moines dispatch reports statisticians applying the Stanley Dean method to Big Ten play would place Purdue ahead of Minnesota by three points. Purdue has 15 points from three games while Minnesota has 12 from four, with the method favoring Purdue due to the strength of opponents faced.

Purdue Des Moines Minnesota Big Ten Iowa Gophers Boilermakers

Sophomores Win Coe Field Hockey Title

Sophomore women claim the Coe college field hockey championship by defeating the upper-class team 1 to 0. Evelyn Bachman scored the decisive goal after the sophomores had earlier defeated the freshmen on Parents Day to earn the final match.

Coe College Evelyn Bachman

Ruth And Whitehill Lick Japanese 1 0 in Bore

In Shizuoka Japan Earl Whitehill and 17 year old Evi Sawamura dueled as Babe Ruth homered to give the American barnstormers a 1 to 0 victory over Nippon All Stars before about 16 000 fans. Sawamura pitched well but Ruth provided the deciding blow.

Shizuoka Japan CAPIJ Earl Whitehill Evi Sawamura Babe Ruth Barnstormers Etecene Oe Whitehill Heyes Sawamura Wad

Belle Plaine Club To Hold Game Shoot

The American Legion and C and NW Gun club sponsor a game shoot near Sunday in Belle Plaine Iowa with prizes including ducks turkeys peas and chickens.

Belle Plaine Club

Baer to Meet Miler in Des Moines Exhibition Bout

World heavyweight champion Max Baer will box Johnny Miler in Des Moines Iowa in an exhibition next week promoter Dave Fidler said. Baer and brother Buddy plan a three week stay in Des Moines with further dates in nearby towns. Nov 26 tentative but postponed due to Baer illness.

Baer Miler Des Moines Max Baer Johnny Miler Albia Dave Fidler Max Buddy Frank Pacassi Ancil Hoffman Buddy Baer

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