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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1937

Page

7

Coe Tackles Central of Pella in Iowa Conference Opener

Coe College meets Central College of Pella in a 2 PM Saturday game in Des Moines area. Coach Eby reshapes the lineup with three sophomores in backfield led by quarterback Roy Roughton and gift veterans, while guards Matt Starcevich and Perry Larson anchor a revamped forward wall.

Eby Carleton Roy Roughton Walt Kinch Chris Bazos Ed Cisler Bates Sophs Bob Norris Ralph Essham Belle Plaine Ron Smith Perry Larson Matt Starcevich LeRoy McLeod Howard Wilfong Coe Monmouth Cornell Beloit Knox Grinnell Drake Cee McLeod Lesiie Norris Vanzee Starcevich Paulin Esshom Miller Larson Lindberg Ween Y Wilfong Cesses Oy Farrell Roughton Se Ford Kinch Seer E. Davis Cisler Gardner Jack North Highland Park Duane Wilson Illinois Orville Rust Des Moines Moray Eby Central College Bee Drake

Chicago Advocates Withdraw From The Big Ten

Ma toon student daily argues abolition of all intercollegiate athletics and Chicago's withdrawal from the Big Ten. The piece calls money and attention to varsity sports disproportionate and urges expanded intramural programs. alumni reaction is anticipated as the university considers leaving now or next year.

Chicago University of Chicago Matoon U. of C William McNeill McNeill

Pro Football Game With Rock Island Canceled

The Cedar Rapids Crushers in the Northwest professional league won t open the home season next Sunday with Rock Island as the game was canceled due to Rock Island s financial troubles and exit from the league this season. Negotiations with the Brown Bombers of Chicago for a game this week fell through as they could not play on that date but may meet Cedar Rapids later. Cedar Rapids will host LaCrosse on Oct 10 and St Paul on Oct 17 at Cedar Rapids in league play.

Cedar Rapids Crushers Rock Island Brown Bombers Chicago Cedar Rapids St. Paul

Upper Iowa Eleven Faces Penn College in Oskaloosa

Upper Iowa University plans its first game of the season against Penn College in Oskaloosa on Saturday October 2. The squad of twenty two to twenty five players is expected to travel with a probable lineup including End Faye Tate or Brady or Bellis, St Andrusyk, lg Strong, c.

Gazette Fayette Oskaloosa Penn College Upper Iowa University Faye Tate Brady Bellis St. Andrusyk Strong

Waukon High Shuts Out Monona Eleven 41 to 0

Waukon high school hosted Monona in the annual home coming game and defeated the visitors 41 to 0 on the local gridiron. Freeman Jay scored two touchdowns and Herald Brandt one in the first quarter. Monona mounted no reply.

Gazette Waukon Waukon High School Monona Freeman Jay Herald Brandt

Purdue Meets Ohio State in Big Ten Opener Showdown

Purdue seeks first victory over Ohio State in Columbus as Cecil Isbell leads a 36-man squad. The Buckeyes, favored to challenge Minnesota, hold light signals while Purdue trains for a crucial conference start before an expected 45 000 crowd.

Bank Cecil Isbell Chicago Purdue Columbus Boilermakers Ohio State Buckeyes Minnesota Gophers Big Buckeye Stadium

Two Iowa Swimmers Leave Iowa College

Iowa City report says two promising sophomores Glenn Dunn of Beatrice Nebraska and William Tesla of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania will not return to school. Coach Dave Armbruster notes Tesla as the top sprinter among last year’s freshmen and Dunn as an all state backstroke performer. Armbruster plans fall drills with five veterans including Ray Walters Arnold Christen Captain Robert Christians Fred Kershaw and Robert Allen. Allen is sidelined for football.

Iowa City Iowa Glenn Dunn Beatrice Neb William Tesla Pittsburgh Tesla Dave Armbruster Dunn Armbruster Ray Walters Rockford Arnold Christen Hammond Ind Robert Christians Chicago Fred Kershaw Cedar Rapids Robert Allen Allen

Keswick Beats Kinross Nine 6-0 On Kinross Diamond

Keswick high school baseball team defeated Kinross 6 to 0 on the Kinross diamond Tuesday afternoon. Pitcher Ledford allowed no runs while striking out seven as Keswick took early control and cruised to the win.

the Gazette Keswick Keswick High School Kinross

All-America Football Selections by Howard Jones

Pacific coast preview notes Washington favored to beat Southern California in Los Angeles. USC, led by quarterback Ambrose Schindler and passer Grenville Landsdell, could challenge despite recent losses. Washington State and Stanford expected to win their openers. California over Oregon State. Montana over Texas Tech. UCLA bye.

Howard Jones Pacific Coast Los Angeles Washington Southern California Huskies Trojans Amos Alonzo Stagge College of Pacific Stagg Pacific Gus Shaver Homer Griffith Bob McNeish Grenville Landsdell Doyle Nave S. C Schindler Ambrose Schindler Tigers Iowa Fritz Wascowitz West Stanford Oregon Portland California Oregon State Berkeley Washington State Idaho Pullman Montane Texas Tech Lubbock Tex St. Mar San Francisco St. Mary’s Bears Dave Meek Vic Bottari Sam Chapman Dave Anderson Bottari Moscow Stub Allison Gonzaga Cougars Montana Whitman U.C.L.A

Purple Lineup Set For Game With Lawrence

Mount Vernon Iowa Cornell readies for a Saturday game with Lawrence College Jim Sprague soph back from Newton likely to spearhead the attack hampered by injuries in Grinnell and Monmouth games Charles Harris joins backfield Singled out for front line are ends Bob Maloney Franklin Cole tackles James Watson Russell Spencer guards Ralph Bowman Gleb Fedorin center Charles Hokonson Bench backs Ben Petersen Ray Knudson Dale Brand with Sprague Peters Don Pease Roger McClanahan Red Fais among newcomers challenging regulars.

Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell Lawrence College Jim Sprague Sophomre Newton Sprague Grinnell Monmouth Charles Harris Dick Barker Bill Watson Don Pease Roger McClanahan Red Fais

Viewers note Wilbur Scantlebury links with Orville Rust

A Tri City piece highlights the coach duo of Wilbur Scantlebury and Orville Rust, clarifying Rust is mistaken for twin Art of Newton. It describes Davenport High’s nine game fall schedule and the Oct 14 Blue Devils vs St Ambrose academy clash as fans pack the stands.

Tri- City Wilbur Scantlebury Rock Island Orville Rust Franklin Islanders Orville Art Newton Orv Scantlebury Iowa University

Giants Hold Edge as Yankees Face Lefty Threats

Cap Crossley reports his ankle is improving slowly and he hopes to walk next week. The World Series debate shifts toward the Giants with southpaws Hubbell and Melton looming for four of the games. Hubbell 21–8 in 253 innings. Melton 20–9 in 242.

Quincy Ill Cap Crossley Raiders Davenport Giants Yankees Volue Nationals Carl Hubbell Cliff Melton Hubbell Melton Yanks Joe McCarthy The

Boxing Roundup Across Cities From AP Report

Boxing results listed by city with ages and outcomes. Notable bouts include Max Marek of Boston ahead of Dick Maloney in speed, Teddy Xarosz defeating Billy Cena in Pittsburgh, Emilie Martines stopping in Denver, and Joe Leuis knocking out Young Weiss in Pueblo.

Associated Press Boston Max Marek Chicago Dick Maloney Pittsburgh Billy Cena Pittsburch Teddy Xarosz Denver Alabama Kid Columbus Chio Emilie Martines Pueblo Cele Joe Leuis Mmny Weiss Field J E Mardy Newark McNeil New York

Carnera Barred From Fighting In London

The British boxing board ruled that Primo Carnera was unfit and refused him permission to fight an unnamed opponent in London on October 28. Carnera is in Italy.

London The _British boxing board ‘of control Primo Carnera Carnera Italy

Clinstock Wins Go With Harold Wade at Coliseum

Jim Clinstock, the husky Indian, defeated Harold Wade two falls to one in the main event after winning the first. Wade took the middle fall when Clinstock was disqualified for using wrist tape as an illegal hold. In the deciding third fall Clinstock finished Wade quickly. Lou Plummer and Frank Brown drew, while Al Loser beat Earl Wade in the opening bout.

Jim Clinstock Harold Wade Clinstock Jimmy Bear Wade Lou Plum

Pug Rentner to Play with Chicago Bears

Ernest J. Rentner once Northwestern halfback and two time All American joins the Chicago Bears in a three way deal involving the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Rams. He gained 1551 yards in 1931 and was MVP in 1932 for passing blocking and ball carrying.

Chicago Ernest J

Maquoketa Defeats Clinton B Team 29 to 6

Maquoketa high school cruised past Clinton B 29 to 6 on Thursday. Swordes opened scoring in the second, with additional touchdowns in the third and early in the fourth as coach Johnson rotated players after building a 19 point cushion. Clinton added late points in the fourth.

the Gazette Maquoketa Maquoketa High School Clinton Swordes Johnson

Poison ivy leaves allegedly have venomous spines

A brief item claims poison ivy bears "fangs" on its leaves that can eject a toxic fluid when disturbed, warning readers about contact with the plant.

Gopher Backfield Faces Huskers In Big Test

In Lincoln Minnesota brings a powerful backfield unit to challenge Nebraska’s line led by Charley Brock. The 1937 meeting marks the nineteenth between schools with Minnesota holding a strong advantage. About 35 000 fans expected.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Minnesota Bernie Bierman North Dakota Huskers Bierman Andy Uram North Charley Brock U.S. A Aram Brock

St Patrick's Ramblers to Meet I C Greyhounds in Sunday Game

The 9th grade football teams from St Patrick's and I C Greyhounds clash at Hill Park on Sunday afternoon at 1 30. The event pits local school squads in a weekend matchup with kickoff set for early afternoon.

St. Patrick’s Ramblers I. C. Greyhounds Hill Park

Honeymead Products Joint Tenants Property Claim

Honeymead Products transfers property to R. P. and Lydia B. Andreas or survivor as joint tenants and not tenants in common subject to a $20,000 lien. Describes parcels in sections 27, 22, 32, and 27 with indicated halves and quarters. Filed August 31, 1937, with value consideration noted.

Honeymead Products Company R. P Lydia B Andreas Sen

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