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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1934

Page

2

Wrigley Takes Cubs Presidency After Walker Resigns

William H. Walker resigned as Chicago Cubs president and sold his stock to P. K. Wrigley who will directly run the club. Wrigley, now the majority owner, plans leadership continuity with John Owens, Charles Weber, and Charlie Grimm. Trades are anticipated as Grimm aims to overhaul the playing staff. Wrigley holds 7,455.2 shares.

Hicago William H. Walker Chicago National League Baseball Club Cubs P. K. Wrigley Wrigley Walker William Veeck Wrigley John Owevs Charles Weber Charlie Grimm Grimm St. Louis

Coe And Grant Travel As Tigers Stay Home

Coe and Grant depart for a weekend football trip while the Tigers cheer home defense against Clinton Friday. Coe then faces Town State Teachers College in Cedar Falls on Saturday as Mason City hosts the Panthers.

Coe Grant Cedar Rapids Washington Tugrs Clinton Cedar Falls Town State Teachers College Panthers Mason City

Lucile Robinson Advances After First Round Win in Western Meet

Lucile Robinson defeated Wiss Te in the Western Meet first round, advancing as a strong contender from Los Angeles. A separate note mentions a 225 scan old bed quilt owned by Ms Q Atkins of Tulsa Oklahoma handed down thirteen generations.

Lucile Robinson Los Angeles Lucile Roi Wiss Te

Football betting goes big business in college sports

United Press report explains how college football wagering evolved into a large scale enterprise. Brokers like Robert Darnell Co. prepare odds and charts, use cross‑section opinion, and target a 6,500 strong mailing list across eastern colleges, hotels, and publications to drive betting activity.

Stuart Cameron United Press New York Ohio State Hmds Robert Darnell Company Boston Dartmouth Daily Pennyivaniia the Log Boston University News The Princetonian Vale News Heights Boston College

Iowa State Hopes to Lick Huskers in Nebraska Clash

Iowa State coach Woot Neenker led a light drill as players prepared for a crucial Husker meeting. Ralf Allender suffered a torn ligament but the team reported no other injuries while aiming to rebound from a prior defeat by Oklahoma to improve on a one win streak.

Eto Nebraska Woot Neenker Iowa Evidynes Het ‘Gams Cornhusker Oklahoma Bard Plodyera Perturtea Laws City Hawkeyes Winnesota

Ladora Triumphs in Four Club Tourney at Green Valley

In a four club tournament at Green Valley on Sunday teams Dayton Green Valley Millersburg and Ladora played. Green Valley beat Millersburg 4 to 2. Ladora defeated Dayton 6 to 0. In the final, Ladora beat Green Valley 3 to 1 to capture the title.

Ladora Bpring Gazette Green Valley Dayton Millersburg

Rosenbloom and Miler Fight To Draw In Des Moines

In Des Moines Iowa Maxie Rosenbloom and John Miler battled ten rounds with Miler pressing early and Rosenbloom landing sharper slaps. The bout ended in a draw though fans felt Miler deserved the decision. Both fighters were overweight with Rosenbloom six pounds over and Miler one pound.

Des Moines INS Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom John Miler Albia Rosenbloom Miler Mike McNulty Iowa New Yorker Maxie New Orleans Alex Fidler Cedar Rapids

Marion Vinton Meet Friday In Crucial Set

Marion high school basketball faces Vinton in a key Friday game tied for league lead. Marion's guard injuries narrow the lineup with Captain King sidelined, while Vinton relies on veteran Moser and a smooth offense. Coach Wolfe drills for containment as stakes loom. Ada Gill Galeener of Los Angeles has crafted outfits from reptile skins once collected in Texas.

Marion High School Oldfather Wolfe Lacock King Marionites Marion Vinton Wolfemen Sterling Vinton Eldora Marion Moser Ada Gill Galeener Los Angeles Texas

Minnesota and Iowa clash and roster reshuffles noted

In Iowa City on Monday Bill Boeler discussed last Saturday's Minnesota Pittsburgh game. He highlighted Minnesota's depth with Kostka and Clarkson at backs and Widseth replacing Smith at tackle. The piece also recalls Belden Hill's death, a minor league baseball pioneer and Cedar Rapids Three-I league figure.

Iowa City Bill Boeler Minnesota Pittsburgh Iowa Gophers Hawks Boeler Alfonso Biese Kostka Clarkson Beise Belden Hill Mississippi Valley League Mr. Hill Connie Mack Cedar Rapids Lincoln Neb Bunmies Central Association Three Eye Hill

Minnesota Faces Tough clash as title hopes meet upsets

Midwest football fans gauge Minnesota as Big Ten frontrunner while noting recent upsets by St Marys Texas Washington State and others. The Gophers rely on a late surge after a cautious defensive start, showing a strong finish that could define their season.

George Kirkley United Press Chicago Midwest Minnesota Gophers Waterloo St Marys Texas Washington State California Nevada Californ Victones Notre Dame Oklahoma Centenary Southern Fornia Gonzaga St Mary

Report Leagues Plan Many Trade Deals

Davis J Walh reports on a busy winter for baseball trades. Cubs chase Dizzy Dean Van Mungo and Babe Herman while Pirates target Cuc cinello Dodgers. Phillies seek any catches. Yankees pursue Foxx rivals Higgin s and James amid market chatter with Oscar Mell ho rivals and Indians needing a manager.

New York AI Simmons Chicago Detroit Aloysius Grove Cochrane Babe Ruth Chicago Cubs Dizzy Dean Dean Cubs van Mungo Leslie Dodgers Babe Herman Pirates Tony Cuccinello Phillies Weintraub Ryan Verger Bartell Trading Mart

Rumor Link Sees Simmons Trade To Tigers Then

Baseball chatter links Al Simmons from the Chicago White Sox to the Detroit Tigers. Possible return includes Vic Sorrell Gerald Walker Ray Hayworth with Melvin Shea baggage. Trade seen as boosting both clubs but Sox manager Dykes aims to keep Simmons.

Chicago al Simmons Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Sox Vic Sorrell Gerald Walker Ray Hayworth Melvin Shea Lou Comiskey Jimmy Dykes Simmons Mickey Cochrane Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers

Inventory 15 Takeaways On Football’s New Game

International News Service reviews football’s evolution noting the new ball favors passing and that talent, not systems, drives success. Coaches like Lou Little and Jim Crowley emphasize players over schemes while legends such as Alonzo Stagg are cited as early adapters. Grandstand quarterbacks remain influential figures.

Pat Robinson International News Service New York Lou Little Columbia Jim Crowley Fordham Lou Stagg Warner Notre Dame Rockne Rocknes Warners Alonzo Stagg Grandstand

Manchester High To Meet Anamosa Friday

Manchester High hosts Anamosa Friday in a home game seeking the first victory of the season. Observers note improving offense as the Manhawks face a fast opponent with forward momentum and a lineup featuring Darey Stephenson Roloff Eberhart McIntosh Harold Chrystal Bushnell Milroy Mullan Stewart.

the Gazette Manchester Manchester High Grid Manhawks Anamosa Prison City Darey Stephenson Roloff Eberhart McIntosh Harold Chrystal Harlan Chrystal Capt Bushnell Milroy and Mullan Stewart

World’s Largest Stamp Collection Belongs to Ferrary Family

The Ferrary family of Paris owns the world’s largest stamp collection begun in 1865. It has cost about $2,000,000 to date.

Baron P. von Ferrary Paris

Rumors Of Dissension Denied By Iowa U Football Team

The Iowa University football program and players deny widespread dissension after a lopsided loss to Iowa State. Coach Ossie Salem and players defend team unity and dismiss rumors linking a Negro sophomore Pig Simmons to internal strife.

Iowa U Iowa University Ossie Salem Iowa City Hawks Iowa State Simmons

Illini Aim to Beat Michigan Amid Upset Hopes

CHICAGO AP. Illinois coach Bob Zuppke leads the Illini in practice as they prepare to face Michigan. Kipke and the Wolverines eye an upset after recent hard games, while Michigan boosts Ward back into the backfield to counter Illinois' passing attack.

Chicago Illinois Michigan Marry Kipke Wolverines Michigan State Kipke Georgia Tech Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio State Northwestern Bob Zuppke Whilis Ward Wolverine

Tickets Sold For Iowa Minnesota Homecoming Game

Nearly 40 000 seats for the homecoming football game with Minnesota had been sold Tuesday. Charles S. Galiher business manager of athletics reported demand remained brisk despite a Hawkeye loss to Iowa State. About 6 000 Minnesota fans and the Gopher 100 piece band will be present.

Iowa City Minnesota Charles S. Galiher Athletics Galiher Hawkeye Iowa State Gopher

Hawkeyes Study Minnesota For Saturday Gridiron Showdown

Iowa City report says the Hawkeyes prep with aggressive contact and determined drills for the Minnesota game. Solem studies Minnesota plays and tests changes on the forward wall with Leytze and Lundberg stepping in at tackle and guard.

Minnesota Pittsburgh Hawkeye Iowa State Solem Rudolph Leytze Jerry Foster Gail Lundberg Jack Gallagher

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