Stage Set For Annual Coe-Cornell Classic Saturday
Coe prepares for a pivotal home game against Cornell with a final scrimmage and freshman practice. Ticket outlets include Armstrong's Killian's and Belden Hill's, with reserved seats at $1 and general admission 75 cents. Cornell seeks to curb Coe's defense while showcasing a potent passing attack led by end Franklin Cole.
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Cornell Faces Cache of Doubts as Hokonson Sidelined
Special to The Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell faces Cedar Rapids with Charles Hokonson possibly out after a throat infection and high fever. If hampered, Art Boettcher and James Watson are contending for the pivot post as Cornell prepares to chase a 50th Cee battle bid. Officials organize chartered buses and ticket sales aim to muster a large Cornell booster turnout at Coe field.
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High School Football Schedules Updated by Athletics Director
Fred Winter announces revisions to upcoming high school football games in Iowa City. Several games shift to Thursday or Saturday to avoid clashes with major college matchups and teachers meetings. Key changes include McKinley Franklin on Thursday night and Fort Madison Wilson moved to Friday afternoon November 5.
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Joe McCarthy Signs 3 Year Yankee Manager Pact
New York AP Joe McCarthy signed a three year contract to manage the world champion New York Yankees at 35000 dollars per year. Edward G Barrow announced the deal after a brief discussion with Col Jacob Ruppert. McCarthy guided the club to three pennants and three world series titles in seven seasons. He will rest at Buffalo before returning to Chicago for winter meetings.
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Fumble to Blocking Transformation Turns Northwestern Star
The article highlights Fred Vanzo of Northwestern who after a fumble in 1935 shifted to blocking and quarterback duties in 1936, becoming a standout defender and key playmaker. It notes a late 1930s win over Minnesota and his continued role as a senior blocking ace. Also reports McKinley high school plans a football practice field and track south of the school with a new one-fifth mile track, aiding Cedar Rapids teams return to regular practice and night games at Hill park.
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Work Starts On McKinley Track and Field Project
Ground purchased near McKinley School will become a football practice field encircled by a one fifth mile track with two concrete tennis courts. Haegg Construction won the grading contract. work to finish this fall for spring use. The football field will be seeded over black loam. Cedar Rapids schools play night games at Hill Park, so no gridiron games here. Fireplace logs and stove wood offered for sale in the Want Ad section.
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Marion Ready for Conference Test at Independence
Marion travels to Independence Friday for a conference game after two losses this season both caused by breaks. A blocked punt and a deflected pass set up late scoring, and only Al Schenken remains sidelined with a hip injury.
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Drake Halfback III Out With Influenza Threatens Creighton Trip
DES MOINES UP Eldon Woltz star halfback is confined to bed with a severe stomach influenza threatening Drake’s football plans against Creighton. It is doubtful he will travel to Omaha Friday. Sophomore tackle Allen Dillon, sidelined by a severe cold, is expected to join the team soon.
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Burleigh Grimes Set For Court Hearing November 16
In Canton Ohio November 16 has been set as the hearing date for contempt of court charges against Burleigh Grimes manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He is accused of failing to execute a division of his property with his ex wife as ordered by the domestic relations court.
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Battles Sets Gaining Pace In Pro Loop
New York UP reports Cliff Battles of the Washington Redskins leads NFL rushing through three games with 132 yards this Sunday and 202 total. Hank Soar of the New York Giants stands second at 217 yards in three games, while George Vosgavenor of the Chicago Cardinals has 283 yards in six games. Eddie Jankowski showcases best average at 6.1 yards per attempt. Gaynell Tinsley tops scorers with 30 points and 15 receptions for 358 yards. Sammy Baugh leads passing with 39 completions on 74 attempts for 501 yards.
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Nebraska Star Recovering After Brain Operation
Injured Nebraska fullback Eldon McIlravy is recovering from a Monday night brain injury operation. He has been semi conscious since October 2 and does not know Nebraska beat Minnesota. A large blood clot was removed from the right brain, and physicians expect a faster recovery.
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McKechnie’s managerial ascent in major league baseball
Bill McKechnie rose from Wilkinsburg to major league prominence guiding Pirates Cardinals and Braves to pennants between 1922 and 1935. After a volatile Boston tenure he rebuilt squads with shrewd trades then moved to Cincinnati Reds with a reported 22500 salary topping managers’ pay in the league.
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Crushers Meet St. Paul Team Here Sunday
Cedar Rapids Crushers of the Northwest Pro league host St. Paul All-stars in their first home game at Hill Park. Both teams seek first league win with former Minnesota players on the visiting squad. Last week Cedar Rapids lost 20 7 at LaCrosse after strong defense faded late. Admission 55 cents adults 25 cents children. Tickets on sale at local shops. Game starts at.
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