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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1937

Page

2

Colleges Seek Control Of American Olympic Teams

Colleges press for control of Olympic teams amid a long running dispute. The NCAA seeks to appoint college representatives to key committees, arguing that 99 percent of Olympic points came from college athletes and that colleges finance and develop teams. The AAU and other bodies fear loss of control.

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Ice Hockey Meeting To Be Held Wednesday

All players and interested persons are urged to attend a meeting at the playground commission office in City Hall at 7 30 Wednesday evening.

Playground Commission

Caddock’s Son Starts Wrestling at Iowa

Howard Caddock, longtime Omaha business figure, guides his son Earl Caddock into wrestling at the University of Iowa. The 18 year old pre medical sophomore may try for varsity after a year of practice while studying at Creighton. Earl previously trained under Howard for the world title bout with Stecher in Omaha in 1917.

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Wisconsin Eyes Upset Over Pittsburgh in Big Ten Clash

Wisconsin Badgers hope to upset the Pittsburgh Panthers as they meet them next Saturday in a nationally noted college football showdown. The game follows Wisconsin’s steady improvement and Baume’s cautious optimism as a potential spoiler in the race.

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Legitimate Wrestlers On Thursday Card in Memorial Coliseum

On Thursday night at Memorial coliseum Eddie Jennings presents a clean main event with Frank Brown of Houston and Irish Jack Donovan of Boston and Hollywood. Brown wrestles clean while Donovan favors crowd-pleasing quiet work until provoked. Semiwindup features Bob Kruse and George Sauer in straightforward grappling. Earl Wampler meets Harry Kent in the opener. Tickets are on sale at Lymans.

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Helen Wills Moody Plans London Exhibit Trip

San Francisco dispatch reports Helen Wills Moody, famed tennis star, will travel to London in the spring for an art exhibit rather than remarriage. Since divorcing Frederick S Moody Jr in Nevada, rumors suggested a new suitor. Moody said she is painting flower pictures and will debut them in London.

San Francisco INS Helen Wills Moody London Buz Moody Frederick S Moody, Jr Nevada International News Service

Iowa State May Have Kishcer For Tilt With Drake

Coach Jim Yeager and the Cyclones prepared for a non conference game with Drake in Des Moines. Everett Kishcher remained on the sidelines but could return to the lineup if needed as Iowa State sought to shake off sluggish play from the Kansas clash.

Ames Jim Yeager Iowa State Cyclones Kansas Everett Kishcher Cyclones Yeager Drake Des Moines

Drinking Decreases At Big Ten Games

Reported reductions in alcohol consumption at college football events were noted by athletic officials. Wisconsin and Ohio State games saw fewer drinkers as fans showed restraint, while authorities pledged enforcement and education to further curb intake at stadiums.

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Hawkeyes Turn On Heat For Wolverines

Iowa prepares for Dad's Day clash with Michigan to test downfield blocking and passing attack while managing injuries. Nile Kinmock leads the offense as Glenn Olson is sidelined with a cast, and reserves edge a freshman eleven 12-7 in a half-time scrimmage.

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Stanley Basketball Schedule Announced

The Stanley high school boys and girls basketball schedules list games at Fairbank Nox Hazieton Hawkeye Maynard Clermont Aurora Arlington and County tournament dates from December to February. Coaches are Herbert Nicholls for the boys and Loretta Fowler for the girls.

Stanley Fairbank Oran Hazieton Hawkeye Maynard Hazilton Maynara Clermont Aurora Arlington Herbert Nicholls Loretta Fowler

College Players Shine In Turbulent Cage Action

Tournament notes describe multiple players from various colleges delivering strong performances in a chaotic game. Names include Kaelin Veith and Paolo Campana amid a lineup of teams such as Washington and New York, with late shifts and knockout outcomes shaping the tense contest.

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Iowa To Start Drills Today In Basketball

Iowa City asks for a fall start as Coach Rolie Williams opens the season with a two-session weekly workout. Six of seven lettermen return, led by Captain Sam Johnson and guards Joe Van Yssellyk and Kenneth Suesens, with sophomores Dickinson Evans and Erwin Prasse among new prospects.

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Hopkins Abolishes Admission Fees for University Contests

Johns Hopkins announces a new athletic policy eliminating admission charges for all university contests. Attendance at the sole home football game rose fivefold versus prior paid admissions. The budget now covers intercollegiate and intramural sports with funds from university general appropriations.

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Novice Swimming Meet Planned At Iowa City

An all university novice swimming meet will be held at the University of Iowa pool on Tuesday October 26. Coach Dave Armbruster announced the event banning swimmers with varsity letters from yearling numbers. Events include 40 100 and 220 yard freestyle races 100 yard breaststroke 100 yard backstroke and low board diving.

Gazette Iowa City University of Iown Dave Armbruster

California Leads Weekly Grid Voting In AP First Ten 1937

California Golden Bears top an AP poll of ten leading college football teams for 1937. Alabama Yale LSU Northwestern Nebraska Fordham Duke, with matchups set against USC Pittsburgh Wisconsin Cornell Vanderbilt Ohio State and Missouri Colgate.

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State Prep Cross Country Meet Set for Saturday at Iowa City

Seventeen schools with 109 runners enter the sixteenth annual state prep cross country meet at the University of Iowa on Saturday morning on a 19 mile turf course. Three races will classify teams as A B and C by enrollment. more than 20 schools expected. Teams include Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Wilson Cedar Rapids LeClaire and others with individuals and team titles decided in each race.

Iowa City University of Iowa George T. Bresnahan Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Wilson LeClaire

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