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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1934

Page

2

Iowa to meet Colgate in 1935 football schedule

University of Iowa coach Ossie Solem announced the 1935 football slate will include an eastern opponent Colgate, marking Iowa’s first eastern foe since 1931 and the start of an eastern series. The Big Ten schedule features Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Purdue, and Northwestern with possible Nebraska and Iowa State games.

Owa City University of Iowa Colgate Ossie Solem Solem Drake Eas PN Ander Nebraska Iowa State Iowa

Washington and Grant Stay Home For Key Tilt This Week

Washington Tigers host Dubuque Friday while Grant Panthers face Iowa City Saturday on the Coe gridiron in Mississippi Valley Conference games. Tigers may be without first string fullback Rickey, with new backfield candidates to man the weightier role. Grant enters in strong shape after a 6 0 tie with Dubuque and focuses on stopping Town City’s aerial attack.

Washington Grant Tigers Dubuque Panthers Iowa City Orville Rust Haro Tiagenen Rickey Rust Grant Gridders Town City Fred Winter University City

Plan to Form YMCA Wrestling Team

Plans to arrange a wrestling class at the YMCA with the aim of forming a team will be discussed at a Wednesday meeting at 8 pm. Henry Miller, formerly of Iowa State College, will preside and coach. If 35 or 40 join, a team is assured and a four-city home and home schedule may be arranged.

Y.M.C Henry Miller Iowa State College Miller

Baer Bound for Hollywood and California Exhibition

Heavyweight champion Max Baer heads to Hollywood to prepare for his next motion picture. He will tour Southern California on a five day exhibition as a referee before arriving in Los Angeles on Saturday. Baer was reported last night at Pismo Beach as Australia exports over 70 000 bushels of wheat this year.

San Francisco Sns Max Baer Hollywood Ptory Trojans Teal St.Mary's Gaels Los Angeles Moraga California U. S.C

Stagg Delivers Wins at Berkeley Over Cal

Amos Alonzo Stagg, 70 plus, leads College of Pacific to a 7 6 victory over California after a striking display of timing and strategy. Star passer Bob Wicker connected on surprise plays as Pacific battled the host Bears in a sunlit Pac-12 clash.

Pacific Bob Wicker Stagg California Wicker Bears

Dean Brothers Near Riot in Milwaukee Exhibition Game

The Dean brothers Dizzy and Daffy sparked a near riot in Milwaukee after disappointing pitching in an exhibition against the Kansas City Monarchs. Dizzy pitched two innings before moving to left field, and Paul did not pitch due to a sore arm. Fans jeered their withdrawal at the sixth, police arrived to quell the tension. Dizzy homered but drew little cheer and Paul failed to hit.

Milwaukee INS Dean Dizzy Daffy Kansas City Monarchs Paul

Hawkeye Captain Fisher Out For Minnesota Game

Captain Russ Fisher will miss the Iowa State and Minnesota games due to a sprained knee and possibly a cast. Herman Schneidman also sidelined by a dislocated shoulder, likely ending his intercollegiate career with surgery. Fred Radloff and Bill Seck have minor injuries. insiders report a secret plan for backfield replacements as practice gates are reportedly locked.

Iowa Iowa State Specisl Iowa City Russ Fisher Minnesota Herman Schneidman University of Iowa Hawkeye Fisher Schneidman Cornhusker University Hospital Lkely Fred Radloff Bill Seck Cyclones Ossie Solem Hawkeye Athletic Salem Nebraska Yews State Minneseis Spein Iews Town State

Contenders Must Go In Rounds Fights Involving Title

New York boxing officials failed to adopt a new scoring system after a long session. They retained the existing method but ruled championship fights without a contender must be 15 rounds, a move linked to the Hamas Lasky bout.

New York New York State Boxing Commission Butterfly Jaba Stabs Steve Hamas Knoc

Norway Closes Season With Loss to Blairstown

The Norway high school baseball team finished the season last Friday at Blairstown losing 8 to 5. It was their second defeat after four wins in six games. Norway batteries were Holland Montague and McGregor.

Norway Blairstown Holland, Montague McGregor

Dowling Mystery Solved in Montana Rancher’s Death

In Lewistown Montana sheriff officials link the missing rancher William K Dowling to his own death after a skull and a poison bottle were found a quarter mile from his former home. The investigation concludes he took his own life to escape financial trouble.

Lewistown Mont INS William K. Dowling Guy Turlock Dowling

Marion Gridmen prepare for Independence after rough loss

Marion coaches shuffled the lineup after a defeat to Manchester. Captain King may sit with a torn knee ligament, prompting Ross Edwards to move to running guard and Oldfather to left tackle while Oxley filled McKain's tackle slot. Independence, coached by Farrah, Cummins, is billed as the strongest foe yet.

Marion Manchester Don Wolfe

Football hi jacking blamed for Trojans’ woes in 20th century chatter

Alumni Review reports California athletic raiding of football players from southern California, blaming UC for poaching Trojans talent. The column notes several players shifted to northern schools and laments the impact on USC plus rumors of drastic changes in the Giants. The piece also covers Nebraska’s 14–13 upset over Iowa and Babe Ruth’s winter copy era, noting Ruth plans to retire unless offered a major league manager role.

al Weesen Troar University of California Los Angeles House of Troy Wescom California

Frisch Signs 10 Lead Cards In 1935

Frankie Frisch signed a one year contract with the St Louis Cardinals for 1935 after talks with club officials including Sam Breadon and Branch Rickey. The deal preserves Frisch's role as a premier infield leader after sixteen NL seasons with Fordham and the Giants. Negotiations now shift to other players as major focus turns to the Deans brothers Dizzy and Daffy Dean.

St.louis Frankie Wrisch Detroit Tigers Frisch Fordham New York Giants St. Louis Rogers Hornsby New York Gabby Street Cardinals Dean Jerome Herman Dizzy Paul Daffy Deans Brendon Rickey Bens

Miners in England Increase by 2000 Since Last Year

The number of miners employed in England has risen by about 2000 compared with a year ago, highlighting a stronger mining industry and potential impacts on regional labor markets.

England

Coe and Cornell Set for 44th Football Meeting

Coe and Cornell renew their football rivalry Saturday at Cornell for the 44th time since 1891 and the 39th straight meeting since 1900. Cornell leads 21-20-3 with 565-302 points. Coe seeks first win while Ralph McLeod may miss action. Homecoming adds to Mount Vernon clash atmosphere with fans from Rapids invited.

Coe Cornell Kohawks Purple Coe-Cornell Mount Vernon Rapids Moray Eby Ralph McLeod

Light Heaviest Promise in Cedar Rapids Wrestling Show

Cagey Mat Encounters Light Heaviest Promise with a slate of four matches at Memorial Coliseum. Top bout features Alex Kosakoski of Toronto vs Great Mephisto of Detroit in a two out of three with 60 minute limit. other matches include Frankie Hart and Fred Bruno of New York, Jack Kennedy of Phoenix vs Charlie Peterson, and Frank Cooper of Dubuque vs Dale Haddock of Alabama. Referee Alex Fidler. Local loan deed listed for county property at end.

American Legion Cedar Rapids Eddie Jennings Memorial Coliseum Dubuque Davenport Battler Alex Kosakoski Toronto Can Mephisto Detroit Frankie Hart Fred Bruno New York Jack Kennedy Phoenix Ariz Charlie Peterson McHenry Ill Frank Cooper Dale Haddock Alabama Legion Alex Fidler

Dizzy Dean Named National League Most Valuable Player

The National League announced Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals as the MVP for last season. Dean led with 78 points, followed by Paul Waner 50 and Joe Moore 42. The voting panel included James O’Leary and others from major papers across the country.

Hicago Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Baseball ‘Writers’ ‘Association of America Dean Jay Hanna Jerome Herman Dizzy Dizsy New York Giants Melvin Ott Joe Moore Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Giants Carl Hubbell Southpaw Hubbell Hal Schumacher Paul Dean Bill Terry Chuck Klein Chicago Cubs James O'Leary Boston Globe Lee Scott Brooklyn Citizen Warren Brown Chicago Herald-Examiner Frank Grayson Cincinnati Times-Star Will Wedge New York Sun Stanwood Baumgartner Philadelphia Inquirer Chester Smith Pittsburgh Press Sid Keener St Louis Star and Times St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Travis Jackson James Collins William Terry Curt Davis Philadelphia Wally Berger Beaton Len Warneke Chicago Charles Hartnett Gordon Silati Fred Allen Len Koensecke Brooklyn Joe Medwick Elwood English Gus Mancuso Jimmy Wilson Leo Durocher Paul Derringer Cincinnati Harold Traynor Hugh Critz Jim Bottomley Bill Urbanski Boston Floyd “Babe” Herman Lloyd Waner Dick Bartell Sam Leslie Bill DeLancey Linus Frey Aohe “Pepper Martin Stuis

Notre Dame Comes Back To Spotlight

Chicago report credits Elmer Layden with rebuilding Notre Dame football teaching basic blocking and tackling. A recent 18 7 win over Purdue showcased new depth with 57 players used and a strong opening blow followed by reserves in. The piece recalls Rockne era influence and notes Texas remains a strong foe while Layden’s methods gain traction.

George Kirkley Onttea Presse Chicago Notre Dame Rockne Elmer Layden Layden Ate South ‘Bend Purdue George Melinkovich Mike Layden Melinkovich

Married People Live Longer, Statistics Show

Studies indicate married individuals tend to outlive single people, with data suggesting stronger longevity among those tied in matrimony. Researchers point to social support, shared resources, and healthier lifestyles as contributing factors.

Feathers Tops Pro Grid League Ground Gainers

Beattie Feathers former Tennessee star now with the Chicago Bears leads the National Professional Football League in rushing with 47 carries for 511 yards an average of 11 yards per run Warren Heller of Pittsburgh trails with 144 yards Bob Monnett of the Green Bay Packers has the top receiving total with 28 points and is followed by 25 by another receiver.

New York Beattie Feathers Tennessee Chicago Bears Feathers Warren Heller Pittsburgh Bob Monnett Green Bay Packers

Sears First At Butler Harriers Lose To Indiana

Indiana defeated Butler 22 36 in the opening cross country dual meet of the season in Bloomington. Sears Butler national champion finished 100 yards ahead for individual honors, setting a new meet mark of 18 minutes 7 seconds for the 3.4 mile course. Indiana won six of the first eight places.

Bloomington Illy Indiana Butler Sears Indiana Soptromore Individu Neese

Few Recruits Trained In Skilled Occupations Under New Army

Only ten per cent of the latest British Army recruits have been trained in a skilled occupation, officials report. The revelation highlights gaps in defense manpower and the need for improved trade training programs for new soldiers.

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