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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
2
Coe and State Teachers prepare for Saturday clash as both teams carry strong reputations yet have yet to notch significant wins. Coe drilled indoors with focus on offense while State Teachers works to bolster pass defense and generate progress against Cedar Falls.
Iowa's loss to Wisconsin by seven points saw 19 players used, with nine seniors and eight sophomores. The coaches favored younger talent, benching five of thirteen lettermen and moving players like Brady and Allen into prominent roles while shifting Harris to tackle. The article notes strong protection from gallant seniors and a wave of sophomores stepping into key positions as the team builds for the season and beyond.
Marion high school hosts Vinton in the second home game of the season with a shot at first place or a tie in the conference if they win. Max Hampton debuts at quarterback after previously playing end, and freshman Marsh sees backfield action alongside a youthful line mix.
Coach Starbeck of the State Teachers football team works on pass defense and scoring as the Panthers prepare for Coe. Starbeck tests running backs Roman Yatchak and John Magovich near the goal line while seeking a reliable pass stopper to curb enemy tosses. Coe shows improvement after tough losses and a 7-6 win over Cornell, with a 1-1-2 record so far.
Don Pease spearheaded the Cornell B team with strong running and passing to defeat Washington junior college 39 to 0. Cornell led 14-0 at halftime as Pease broke free on long runs and connected on scoring passes to Paul and Ralston, with Red Fats adding a 40 yard TD in the third period. Washington's Redlinger led the opposition.
The sweat glands of a pig are located in its snout, the only point where the animal perspires.
The author argues that scoring from distance beats goal line power as Northwestern Ohio State and Notre Dame loom, praising backs like Corby Davis and others while weighing Notre Dame Michigan Indiana Minnesota and Nebraska prospects for upcoming clashes. He predicts Ohio State or Michigan outcomes and anticipates plenty of dramatic Big Six action.
Corvallis native Harry Kent of Oregon State College headlines a Memorial Coliseum card staged by Matchmaker Eddie Jennings. Kent, a former grid star, meets Earl Wampler of Scranton in the featured bout, with Frank Brown and Irish Jack Donovan also on the program alongside Bob Kruze of Portland versus George Sauer of Lincoln Nebraska.
New York AP reports the Cubs asked the Yankees to release Tony Lazzeri to avoid tampering concerns. Secretary Ed Barrow said the Cubs sought Lazzeri so he could negotiate freely. Ruppert approved only after Lazzeri had a path to a managerial or assistant role.
Montreal Royals manager Walter Rabbit Maranville signed a one year contract to continue leading the International League club Hector Racine club president announced a satisfactory salary increase was given.
Chicago police reported CIO organizer John White 36 was shot and wounded. White identified coworker Charles Cain as the shooter after a West Side meeting hall incident. The men had recently sued Ford Motor Co for 76000 each over alleged beatings and were organizing workers at a copper and brass company. Cain was sought for questioning.
Moscow reports that 54 alleged pro Japanese spies were executed Wednesday at Ulartide the capital of the Buriat Mongol republic in another drastic purge by Soviet Russian authorities.
A 43 year old World War II veteran with a bone infection reportedly improved mentally after firing a bullet into his brain. The case, reported by Dr George L Johnson, notes initial depression and low speech, then marked improvement with the bullet lodged near the pituitary gland and no removal attempted.
Decorah high school underclass players defeat Waukon 20 7 Monday afternoon. Decorah opened with a kickoff march for a touchdown by Haugen and extra point. Grindel and Sampson added scores in the third and fourth quarters, with Vauken and McCullough contributing late scoring plays.
E G Schroeder announced J W Kistler as the University of Iowa freshman basketball coach. Kistler also serves as assistant yearling football coach and previously headed athletics at University High of Iowa City for six years.
Trevelyn E. White of Marion and Hazel Winifred Thompson of Cedar Rapids. Victor Shepard and Louise festngrharry, Cedar Rapids. Clarence C. Miller of Solon and Satin A. Brunius, Cedar Rapids. James W. Sovers of Solon and Bessie Cesticky of Ely.
Omaha Mayor Dan B Butler extended a cordial invitation to Henry Ford to establish an assembly plant in Omaha to replace the Kansas City plant he closed amid labor troubles. The proposal highlights Omaha as a new site for Ford operations.
Grover Jones, scenarist for Lives of a Bengal Lancer, testifies before the Federal Labor Board about Hollywood pay. He says top writers can command about 3500 dollars weekly and mocks guilds seeking sole bargaining power while recounting his rise from coal miner to screenwriter.
William Seeley, 44, of 1805 Fourth avenue SE, jailed 30 days after a Tuesday intoxication arrest. A Gazette item misstated a separate case naming Jack Krumbholz as Cedar Rapids attorney. Dwight Krumbholtz, also a Cedar Rapids attorney, was not involved.
Mrs Myrtle Day of Commonwealth Apartments told police at 30 p m Tuesday her son Wilbur Day aged 37 is missing. He stands five feet eight inches tall and was last seen wearing a 68 dark blue suit a light grey overcoat and a dark green hat.
Prof. S. M. McGaw of Corneil College reported back from China and presented colored slides of Japan to the Kiwanis club at the Montrose hotel. Kiwanians conducted their primary elections Wednesday and issued ballots.
The second apple sales report shows Harry Pratt leading the group for sales during the week. Other team members contributed to the total, with Pratt posting the highest figures among the personnel reported.
Examinations for the medical administrative corps of the regular army will be held across the United States from December 13 to 17. Eligibility requires male graduates from a four year college, aged 21 to 32, with physical and written tests. Dental corps first lieutenants exams run February 7 to 12. Written inquiries should be sent to The Adjutant General, Washington, D. C.
Fred B. Snite Jr arrived in Miami from Chicago by special Dixie Flyer car for a 1500 mile rail journey in an iron lung. He was transported to his winter estate in Miami Beach with planned precautions and medical attendants awaiting arrival.
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