Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1932

Page

11

Eby Opens Grid Practice At Coe With Twenty Five Candid

Coach Moray Eby opens his eighteenth season at Coe College with 25 players in moleskins. He asserts prospects are brighter than last fall as twelve lettermen return and several sophomores show promise. First scrimmage prep and two daily sessions continue through the week under Eby and backfield coach Forest Rutgers.

Eby Coe Coe College Moray Eby Kohawks Forest Rutgers Batista Saccaro Seymour Morris Abrams Cedar Rapids Harrison DuRie Rahway N. J Wayne Rouse Davenport Saturoonreshman Thomas Hayden Ose Erwin Hahn Charles City Hebert Carris Keota Chester Good Vinton Fred Hild Walter Schwank Donald Belknap Cecil Jackman Frank Kinch Charles Daniel Godfrey Slavik Richard Warren Harry Greene

Anderson Says Notre Dame Will Be Strong

Notre Dame coach Heartly Hunk Anderson insists the 1931 football program will rebound with a strong squad. He plans a large talent pool, with assistants Schwartz Yarr Hoffman and Ike Voe disch, and faces concerns over injuries and the dead ball rule as nine games loom against Haskell Drake Carnegie Tech Tonnertee Navy Army and Southern California.

Anderson Notre Dame Outh Bend Ind Ramblers Jack Chevigny Chevigny Marchmont Schwartz Tommy Yarr Nordy Hoffman Ike” Voedisch Hoffman Haskell Drake Carnegie Tech Tonner Kansas Thesaterar Notre Navy Ponve Army Southern Calior

Horse Races And Kittenball Games At Grundy Center

An estimated 4,000 attended the Grundy county fair events featuring kittenball games with Wellsburg defeating Grundy Center 15 to 7 and Reinbeck toppled by Wellsburg 13 to 7. Auto polo and a race program followed with purses of 150 dollars and added money, listing drivers and trotters with times around 2:26 to 2:28.

Gazette Grundy Center Grundy County Fair Wellsburg Harrenstein and Kuhlman Grundy Clinite H. Kruger Reinbeck Harms Gohner Hippen Batteries Juel Tetzner Ee Pace Ben Boe Bill Vaughn Mar Town Ss Moken B Herb Dawson Eldora Mabo Frank Crippen Eldora Ae Poe Aire Bert Lane Bryce Te Vale Bo Peep Chas. Anderson Falls Bing-Teil Roy Brown Conrad Peter Clifford Hayden Paris Dim Patch

Better Golf Swing Tips From Chester Horton Monograph

A 1932Golf columnist extols relaxed smooth clubhead action the key to speed and penetration. It compares Armour and Sarazen to ideal knife like cuts and urges avoiding tension and a bludgeon effect. Horton offers a free monograph by mail.

Two Foot One Inch Shot Wins Prize In Hole In One Tourney

John Mikrut of New York University won the World Telegram hole in one contest at Salisbury Plains No. 4 course after 1,085 balls were struck by 217 players. His final shot crossed two feet one inch from the cup on the 129 yard fifth hole. Ralph Stracafi of Brooklyn took second with two feet eleven inches, while Charles Blake of Metuchen, N J stood third with one foot five inches.

Salisbury Plains N. Y Salisbury World- Telegram John Mikrut New York University Mikrut Ralph Strafaci Brooklyn Charles Blake Metuchen N. J

Nugnis May Give Iowa Backfield More Speed

Walter Nugnis of Gary Indiana, a standout sophomore prospect and all state high school player, may compete for a halfback role with the University of Iowa backfield this fall. Nugnis, 165 pounds and about six feet tall, was ineligible in 1931 but could add speed and dash power to the Hawkeyes this season.

Iowa City University of Iowa Walter Nugnis Gary Ind Nugnis

Szabo and Venton win in straight falls in wrestling results

Wrestling results from Associated Press show Sandor Szabo of Ashington defeating a Roman opponent in straight falls. Jim Venton from Kansas City beat Abe Coleman in straight falls. Ed from Toronto defeated Los Angeles competitor in straight falls. Philadelphie toppled Matrei Kirtilienko in a 24:50 match time.

Associated Press Ashington Sandor Szabo Tiigary the Romans New Kansas City Jim Venton Greece Abe Coleman Los Angeles Toronto Philadelphie Matrei Kirtlienko Russia

Seventy Golfers Vie In D C Handicap Tourney

Seventy golfers are slated to compete in the annual handicap tournament at the Country club. Qualifying rounds Friday and Saturday determine entrants, with match play starting Sunday. The championship is set for Saturday, Sept. 17 after medal rounds conclude Saturday evening.

West Liberty hosts diamondball tourney with sixteen teams

WEST LIBERTY The West Liberty diamondball tournament is set for Sept 11 at North Point field. Sixteen teams entered including West Branch, Iowa City Maidrites, West Liberty Ramblers and others. Games feature forfeits for lateness and a $50 prize to the winner amid seating for 500 and picnic grounds.

The Gazette West Liberty North Point Field West Branch Iowa City Maidrites West Liberty Ramblers Downey the Ramblers Muscatine As West Liberty American Legion Illinois City Ramblers Iowa City Elks Muscatine Chevrolet Crows Davenport Superior Dairy Cedar Rapids Mitralsky’s Fur

Shute Leads Glen Falls Open Field on Subpar Round

Denny Shute of Ohio and his deadly putter day topped 113 qualifiers in the $6,500 Glen Falls open golf tourney. Shute shot a sub par 68 to lead, while Johnny Farrell and Paul Runyon posted 70s. Billi Mehlhorn Willie MacFarland and Tony Manero tied for third with 71s. Jack Curley of Wollaston and Felix Serafin of Scranton were one stroke back.

Glen Falls N. Y Denny Shute Ohio Shute Johnny Farrell Paul Runyon Billi Mehlhorn Willie MacFarland Tony Manero Jack Curley Wollaston Felix Serafin Scranton

Schatzes Capture West Union Golf Championship Title

Mr and Mrs Lorenz E Schatz defend West Union golf titles by defeating Mrs John E Rush and runner up last year while Mr Schatz beats R F Vy to win for a second straight year at West Union.

Mrs. Schatz West Union Lorenz E. Schatz Schatz John E. Rush Rush R. F. Vy

Notre Dame lineup and winter baseball gossip from The Valley

The piece lists Notre Dame players by nationality in key positions and jokes about hidden signals. It also recounts a string of baseball anecdotes including Babe Ruth’s illness, Sammy Byrd’s strong fill in, and Dixon’s alleged veteran dispute. It notes possible Connie Mack retirement and Giants sale involving John McGraw, predicting major roster turnover.

Notre Dame Kosky Krause Harris Pierce Kurth Host Jaskwhich Koken Sheeketski Melinkovich Banas LaBorne Brancheau Philadelphia New York Connie Mack Athletics al Simmons Mickey Cochrane George Earnshaw Giants John McGraw Valley Forge

Benny Leonard Stops Foe In Third Round

Benny Leonard former lightweight champion scored a technical knockout of Jimmy Abbott in the third round at Fort Hamilton arena New York. Referee Dan Florio halted the bout after one minute and 10 seconds of the session with Abbott unable to continue following a decisive right hand.

New York Benny Leonard Jimmy Abbott Hempstead N. Y Fort Hamilton Arena Dan Florio Abbott Leonard

Armour shoots 67 to set Elmwood course mark at Marshalltown

Tommy Armour carded a 32-35-67 at Elmwood Country Club Marshalltown Ia Friday to break the course record and finish five under par. The previous best was 63 and Armour’s round moved past the old mark as he played with L B Maytag.

Marshalltown Elmwood Country Club Tommy Armour Armour L. B. Maytag

Louisa County Fair Horse Races and Kittenball Scores

Results from Thursday events at the Louisa County Fair include multiple horse races with winners such as Raynor Lonnie Todd Rex Hanft Warren Owen Montero Arthur Wagner and Chariot Race winner Verne Hanft. Auto and chariot events are listed along with the Standard Oil team of Columbus Junction winning its kittenball opener 7 to 4 and other games: Grand View 2 Muscatine Elks 0 Winfield 4 Wapello 2 Columbus City 4 Wyman 3.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Fair Raynor Lonnie Todd Rex Hanft Warren Owen Verne Hanft Knowlton Pletcher Murphy Standard Oil Crawfordsville Grandview Muscatine Elks Winfield Wapello Columbus City Wyman

Vinton High Eleven Opens Season With Tracr Team Today

Vinton high school football begins its season with 35 players out, including 10 lettermen. Veterans Davis Mann and Freeman anchor the backfield. Woodhouse Miller and Whipple vie for a spot. Home opener Sept 30 vs State Teachers Cedar Falls, with a schedule listing games against Tracr Teachers High Manchester Grant High Marion Independence Belle Plaine.

Gazette Vinton High Jesse Cole Davis Mann Freeman Woodhouse Miller Whipple Hite Rowe Ellingson Demmel Eggleston Ervin State Teach@s high Cedar Falls Tracr Teachers High Manchester Grant High Marion Independence Belle Plaine

Washington junior college eleven builds squad for Wesleyan clash

Washington Iowa. Only twenty football men have reported to Coach George Preshwaters as the junior college eleven works toward a Sept. 30 game with Iowa Wesleyan. Kiesey returns as a main stay. veterans include Blick Montgomery Kern Watson Booth and McGraw. High school transfers Jones Snyder Stutsman Raymond Wells Lytle and others seek suits.

Washington George Preshwaters Washington Junior College Iowa Wesleyan Kiesey Blick Ontgomery Kern Watson Booth McGraw Jones Snyder Stutsman Raymond Wells Lytle Edsell Brown H. Turner Gton Clarence Lee Arnold Anderson Simpson William Willard Schulty

Grundy Center golfer shoots par on local course

Grundy Center golfer LeRoy Van derwicken carded par 33 on the Grundy golf course, the first time in six years the course has been played to par. He shot two rounds totaling 69 with companions R. L. Kurtz and Dr. P. F. S. Beckman.

Grundy Center LeRoy Vanderwicken Grundy R. L. Kurtz PF. S. Beckman

West Union High Grid Schedule Includes Sept to Nov Games

West Union Ia announces football schedule with away games at Clermont September 23 Independence October 14 and Sumner November 18. Home games host Decorah October 8 Cresco October 29 Fayette November 4 and Elkader November 11. Athletic coach is Robert McLease.

West Union Clermont Independence Sumner Decorah Cresco Fayette Elkader Robert McLease

Edgewood Ball Teams Lose Pair Of Games

In a Wednesday kittenball game Earlville defeated Edgewood 17 to 8. Later Littleport beat Edgewood 13 to 10 after both sides committed six errors. Edgewood hosts Greeley in a non league game on Sunday.

Edgewood Gazette Earlville Littleport

Pifty Candidates Vie For Nominations In Detroit Districts

A slate of fifty candidates compete for congressional nominations in Detroit districts. Local party organizers report diverse tickets across multiple wards and demographic groups aiming to secure seats in the upcoming election.

Detroit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saccaro Star Aker South Bend Bear Schwartz Yarr Rfilco POR Scooter Pilicer Petroleum Co. Ince Lowe Ervices Ota Rombrtegg PILCO Chester Horton Golf J. Bludgeon CLUB Mr. Horton Iowa D. C Red Peppers By Earl Sing Sing John New York Yankees Babe Ruth Sammy Byrd Byrd Cletus Dixon John Verdi Green Verdi Venport T. H. Meyer Bunnies Foe Montero Arthur Wagner Tom Allison Joseph Wagoner Pine Knowlton Fletcher Farmers Clell Hawkins Lincoln Quaker Oats League FP. Kerres Petranek Quaker League Avenovecs Miller Zunlop Sin Bivbecuetesesien Petrs Seereveereeererne Instant Auto and Tire Service 2Nd Ave 5Th St DIAL Vinton High Eleven West Union High Ae? Aeak Lorne A. Milne Cedar Rapids Gazette Dime Mere the Gazette Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication