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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1936

Page

8

Big Ten coaches seek replacements at football camps

At multiple Big Ten sites coaches evaluated sophomores for 1936 roles. Illinois' Bob Zuppke praised Ken Zimmerman, Jack Broaday, and Leo Staskca as potential replacements for graduating stars. Other schools like Northwestern, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Purdue and Ohio State reported focused drills aiming to fill key positions and refine new lineups.

Hicago Bob Zuppke Illinois Ken Zimmerman Jack Broaday Leo Staskca Zuppke Les Lindberg

Duke Slater Visits Iowa City to Observe Hawkeye Drills

Fred Duke Slater former Iowa All American tackle and Chicago official visits Iowa City to observe Hawkeye practice for two weeks and may coach ex officio for the Old Gold line. Slater notes One Simmons has all a football player needs. He played ten pro seasons with the Chicago Cardinals before retiring in 1931.

The Gazette Iowa City Fred “Duke Slater Iowa Chicago Hawkeye Ossie Salem Duke Hawkeyes Simmons Chicago Cards

Conesville Defeats Durant 3 1 in Short Rain-Shortened Game

Conesville topped Durant 3 to 1 in a three inning game cut short by rain. Buser and Kemp pitched for Conesville while Arp started for Durant.

Conesville Durant The Gazette Buser Kemp

Standings and Friday Results for Iowa Basketball Teams

Standings show Davenport 35 24 .593 and Des Moines 29 31 .483 with Cedar Rapids 33 27 .550 and Rock Island 25 33 .431. Waterloo 24 37 .393 and Sioux City 25 33 .431. Friday games postponed due to rain. Saturday schedule Davenport at Des Moines, Rock Island at Cedar Rapids, Waterloo at Sioux City.

W. L. Pet W.L. Pet Davenport Des Moines C. Rapids Sioux City R. Island Waterloo Rock Island Cedar Rapids

Baseball Standings and Friday Results Snapshot

The column shows in early standings with New York at 83 54, St. Louis 79 58, Chicago 78 61, Cincinnati 69 68, Philadelphia 46 30. Friday results list New York 5 and St. Louis 12 4, Pittsburgh 10 and Philadelphia 9. Saturday games include Philadelphia at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.

New York Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsoured Phildelphia New_York Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Summary of 1961 NBA standings and matchups

A fragmented report lists team records and games in progress for New York Cleveland Chicago Boston Washington St Louis Detroit Philadelphia and other teams. It mentions upcoming matchups including New York at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland with Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at St Louis.

Lawson Little Leads Canadian Open After First 36

Lawson Little of San Francisco stretched his Canadian open lead to four strokes after a 66 in the second round, posting a 36-hole total of 133. Paul Runyan stood second at 137, with Jack Littler and Tony Manero among early Canadian contenders while several rivals faltered in Friday action.

Toronto Lawson Little San Francisco Little Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y Jack Littler Ottawa Ont Tony Manero Greensboro N. C Manero al Watrous Birmingham Mich Ray Mangrum Dayton Ralph Guldahl St. Louis Harry Cooper Chicago Leo Diegel Philmont Abe Espinosa Jimmy Thompson Shawnee-on- Delaware

Lowden to Meet East Iowa All Star Team

Lowden IA hosts an East Iowa league all star squad Sunday at 2 15 p m. Lowden captured the league pennant this season and a large crowd is expected for the exhibition game.

Lowden East Iowa

Postville Gridmen Work Under Coach Wernimont

Special to The Gazette Postville Iowa D H Wernimont coaches a vigorous football workout for this season listing players including Harry Olson Clarence Tindell Oran Weston Clinton Lammert Lloyd Ellis Dick Hale LaVerne Benson Duane Schroeder Jack Bush Rodney Smith Robert Bachtell Leo Sebastian Howard Voelker Ernest Overland Donald Voelker Maurice Neverman Stanley Schroeder Murray Ellis Lyle Schroeder Lyle Zieman Paul Schroeder Gates Williams Supt R J Carroll announces the schedule with homecoming planned and Elgin on the list 325 West Union listed as a home game location and date unclear

the Gazette Postville D. H. Wernimont Harry Olson Clarence Tindell Oran Weston Clinton Lammert Lloyd Ellis Dick Hale LaVerne Benson Duane Schroeder Jack Bush Rodney Smith Robert Bachtell Leo Sebastian Howard Voelker Ernest Overland Donald Voelker Maurice Neverman Stanley Schroeder Murray Ellis Lyle Schroeder Lyle Zieman Paul Schroeder Gates Williams R. J. Carroll Elgin West Union

Giants Trip Cubs and Cards Break Even in Tight Race

Giants beat the Cubs 5-1 behind Carl Hubbell's four hitter for his 13th straight win as the Giants maintain a four game lead with 17 to play. Cardinals win opener 12-8 with Don Gutteridge two homers and a triple, then lose 5-4 as Van Mungo shuts them down. Pirates win 10-3 off Bill Weir, Phillies split with Reds 9-6, White Sox hammer Athletics 17-2, Gehrig homers for third day in a row in 14-4 Yankees win, Senators take over third by beating the Indians 7-2, Red Sox top Browns 6-2.

Frankie Frisch Cardinals Gas House Giants Carl Hubbell Cubs Hubbell Dodgers Don Gutteridge van Mungo White Sox Horace Lisenbee Athletics Monty Stratton Mackmen Lou Gehrig Yankees Tigers Senators Cleveland Indians Earl Whitehill Red Sox Browns Wes Ferrell

Ex World Three-Cushion Champion Augie Kieckhefer Dies

Chicago reports Augie Kieckhefer, former world three-cushion billiards champion, died suddenly. He will be buried near Milwaukee, his birthplace. Kieckhefer won the world title in 1918 1919 1921 1927 and 1932 at age 47.

Chicago Augie Kieckhefer Milwaukee Kieckhefer

The Smooth Swing Philosophy for Golf Mastery

The text argues that natural effortless practice builds smooth swings and that focused attention on the ball matters more than tinkering with swing mechanics. It warns that attempting to force improvement often disrupts natural rhythm and hinders the quality of the shot.

Box Score: Chicago vs Newark Drama in Major League Game

Chicago and Newark mixed offense as Mancuso and Bartell sparked Newark with three RBIs while Davis and Hubbell held the line for New York. Bases on balls and errors shaped the late innings. Davis pitched 5 1 3, Root faced 2 1 3, Bryant closed with 1 0 0.

Chicago al New Bt Abhoa Hoa Allen Moore Lf Ae Gaia Faraie Herman Sikisne Demaree O Terry Hack Jackson Alan Head Hartnett Sorsee C.davisp Root Henshaw Stainback Bryant Cavarretta Guigerg Cock Veces Newark Seopa Eee Ott Jurges Mancuso Bartell Whitehead Terry New York Pale Davis Hubbell Cc. Davis C. Davis Klem Stewart Pinelli Ial “Parker Nee Crosetti Walker Burns di Mag’o Gehr Goslin Selkir Sim’ons Powell Rogell Lazzeri O' Owen Malone Pite Sullivan Lawson Sorrell New Detroit Sweet Enweer Glenn Selkirk Owen Power Zzeri Getselver Crease Gehrig Ase Malone oLazeer Rosell Skirk Saltzgaver York New Gorod Detroit Sullivan Law Sewe Mane Uaston Moriarty

Phillies Defeat Reds 9-6 in Through Nine Innings

Philadelphia offense explodes for nine runs, led by Camilli and Riggs with key RBIs. Cincinnati counters with five runs, but pitching changes and defensive miscues seal the win as Johnson picks up the victory and Hallahan suffers the loss.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Walker Moore G'dman Scarcella Lombardi OlCamilliille Riggs T’v'ow Wilson Kam’'ris Chiozza Herman Gomez Joost Aseeene Hallahan Ij Johnson Stine Iynepman Kampouris eilBatten Ces Oe Ewes Klein Norris Camilli Chiozza Sohones Moore Rises Pevenes Scarcella Lein Passeau Johnson Mooty Vonueen Styne Sears and Moran

Pittsburgh and Boston Clash in Low-Scoring Tilt

Pittsburgh and Boston square off in a late 1930s baseball game. ABH O Al ABHOR Schulte and L. Waner lead hitters with multiple ribbies as Suhr and Cuccinello drive in runs. Blanton and Smith hold the mound with a combined 11 and 2-3 innings pitched, while Brubaker Lavagetto Warstler Prienes and Lopez split errors in a tight contest.

Pittsburgh Boston Schulte SiWaretics L.waner Moore Browne P.waner O Berger Baker Ligetto Lones Young Mueller Todd Blanton Smith Thompson Wacerouter Dopcetscsersiss Brubaker Lavagetto Warstler Prienes Lopez Suhr P. Waner Vaughan Berger Cuccinello S' R. Todd Jordan Urbanski

Unclear Baseball Box Score Between St Louis and Brooklyn

A fragmented box score shows St Louis and Brooklyn games with line scores, errors, and multiple substitutions. Notable items include Jordan hitting a home run for St Louis and Cooney stealing a base, with Parmelee and Haines listed among pitchers.

St. Louis Brooklyn Pullis Jordan G'baldi Bucher J.martin Ilf B’dagaray Medwick Dike O Cooney Durocher Stripp G'eridge Winsett O'dowskie Hassett Parmelee R.moore Heusser Ofrey Collins iBerres McGee Phelps Prisch Giseunso T Walker Haines King Mth Frisch Wee Aes Ogrodowski Frey Fallis Vecone Odowski Gutteridge Cooney Orifice St.uis Munnee Euseee McGee Mungo Peines Erres Peepee Prraan Goetz Barr BHOA Bord'ray Garib'ldi J. Martin Insett Gut'ri'ge Watkins Walker Ogrod'ski Butcher P Frey Eachney Mize Atteridge Brooklyn Ie Lker Gains Baker Alker Ind Reybe Sea Eeet Aker Bn ™ Ap Pfirman

Sigourney Gridmen In Charge Of F. Bennett

Sigourney Iowa football practices underway as Forrest Bennett, agricultural instructor, fills in as coach until a permanent coach is hired. Eligible players listed include Donald Noller Earl Meyer George Newton Haffner Jack Kleinschmidt Robert Pfaff Francis Devine J R Livesay with others named as good material for the squad. Daily practices continue.

Sigourney Forrest Bennett Donald Noller Earl Meyer George Newton Haffner Jack Kleinschmidt Robert Pfaff Francis Devine J. R. Livesay LeRoy Coon William Adams Jack Larimer Edwin Green Evan Moffitt Clov

Wrestling Results Note From Escane City Meet

Brief results from the Escane City wrestling event show athletes placing in key matches. Officials tallied scores and announced winners across weight classes.

Werber's homer lifts St. Louis over Boston in 2-2 tie

In a tight 2 to 1 game, Werber belted a solo homer for St. Louis while Solters Cramer and Foxx drove runs. Caldwell allowed one run over 2 innings in relief and took the loss as Liebhardt and Van Atta also pitched. Umpires Geisel Hubbard and Ormsby presided a 2 hour game.

Boston St. Louis Gaffke Lary Werber Clift N Cramer Oj Solters Foxx Bell B’t'mley Croninss West Dahig Li Hemsley W. Ferrell Kroner Solters Cramer Caldwell Liebhardt Geete Ferrell A Caldwell van Atta Ons Caldwell

Husband Objects To Tending Baby While Wife Plays Football

Vienna dispatch reports Karl Lutz seeks divorce from Maria Lutz wife of Tempo football star. He claims he must cook, clean, and care for their baby while she plays football. Team members expected to testify for Mrs. Lutz. she plays association ball.

Vienna Karl Lutz Maria Lutz Tempo

Zahrt Beats Reynolds In Marengo Golf Meet

Irwin Zahrt defeated Harold Reynolds to win the one day Marengo club championship. Zahrt qualified with 42 on the first nine and outlasted Dr. R. B. Galbraith one up. Reynolds, who beat H. R. Edwards in the first round, fell to Zahrt one up in the final after a tight nine holes.

Marengo Irwin Zahrt Harold Reynolds Zahrt R. B. Galbraith Reynolds H. R. Edwards E. L. Hollis Garth Hite

Riverside To Host Junior Softball Tournament

Riverside IA. Sunday the junior softball tournament sponsored by Tony Florang will be held at the local field. Hills juniors meet Havel at 2 pm, Kalona and Riverside clash at 4 pm, with the final at 8 pm to determine the winner. Prizes are 2.00 for first and 1.50 for second.

Riverside Tony Florang Hills Havel Kalona

Perry Budge Reach Nationals Finals In tense open

England’s Fred Perry edged Bryan Grant 6-4 3-6 7-5 6-2 to reach the men’s final at Forest Hills joining Donald Budge who defeated Frank Parker. Helen Jacobs and Alice Marble won through to the women’s final with Jacobs seeking a fifth crown.

Frank Parker Spring Lake N. J Boy Wonder Helen Hull Jacobs Berkeley Calif England Kay Stammers Alice Marble San Francisco Miss Jacobs Miss Marble Helen Pedersen Stamford Perry

Milwaukee Brewers Win Third Straight Over Kansas City Blues

The Milwaukee Brewers edged the Kansas City Blues 7 to 4 to cement a hold on a spot in the American Association playoff finals. The St. Paul Saints won their first of three games against the Indianapolis Indians, 6 to 5 in eleven innings.

Chicago Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Saints Indianapolis Indians Brewers Kansas City Blues Saints Indianapolis

Lisbon Beats Lowden 1 0 To Lead Wapsie Valley Eight

Lisbon took sole first place in the Wapsie Valley Eight by defeating Lowden 1 to 0 in a game at Lowden that ended in the sixth inning due to rain. Clarence high led Olin 7 to 0 in a non conference game when rain halted play in the fourth. Lefty Long of Clarence allowed few hits through four innings. Standings listed as Wen Lest By.

Clarence Lisbon Wapsie Valley Lowden Clarence High Olin Leroy Clarence Southpaw Wen Lest

Minnesota Gopher Gridmen Lose Two Ineligible Players

Minnesota announces that Marty Christianson prize sophomore full back and Stan Sutarz reserve guard are declared ineligible from the 1936 squad. Coach Bernie Bierman faces gaps as Christianson was a key spring standout and Sutarz’s absence leaves several prospects to fill the roster.

Minneapolis Marty Christianson Stan Sutarz University of Minnesota Bernie Bierman Christianson Bierman Sheldon Beise Sitarz

Grinnell High Dominates Tama Team 27 to 0

Grinnell High opened the grid season in a rain soaked game at Grinnell, defeating Tama 27 to 0. Grinnell led 17 to 0 at halftime with Captain Blandin outstanding for the locals.

the Gazette Grinnell Grinnell High Tama Blandin

Unclear Sports Card Teardown

Fragmentary sports item lists names and numbers without clear context or outcome. Entities include Ceferino Locatelli Stiles Fi Ciscotee and Wally Halls with various scores. Unable to determine event, date, or result from the text provided.

THE Associated Press New York Ceferino Locatelli Wally’ Halls Aihama

Hawkeye Backfield May Include Two Sophomores

Iowa coach Ossie Solem split sixty players into two units for the season’s first scrimmage in heat and rain. Chicago sophomores Al Schenk and Frank Balazs stood out. Balazs shared passing honors with Ozzie Simmons. Bowlin and sophomores Dobson Glenn Olson and Chambers featured in the afternoon reserve scrimmage as Solem plans two-unit drills into next week. Bush Lamb missing as ineligible but due Monday.

Iowa Ossie Solem Solem Chicago al Schenk Frank Balazs Schenk Ozzie Simmons Balazs Salem Harris Farrah Liggett Floyd DeHeer Bowlin Sophs Dobson Glenn Olson Chambers Bush Lamb Newton Hawkeye

Raiders and Rocks Set for Final Western League Series

The Raiders meet Rock Island tonight at Hill Park in a 9 o'clock start under Ladies Night rules. A three game set decides second place with Davenport leading Cedar Rapids and Rock Island by two and a half games, needing one win in Des Moines to clinch the pennant. last night’s washout shifts to Sunday at 2:45 and final games conclude tomorrow at 8:15 with Allyn Stout or Dick Elston slated to pitch tonight.

Raiders Rock Island Hill Park Robin Hoods Davenport Blue Sox Des Moines Cedar Rapids Allyn Stout Dick Elston

Gomer Jones of Ohio Joins Chicago Cardinals

CHICAGO UP Gomer Jones Ohio State captain and All American center in 1935 was added Saturday to the roster of the Chicago Cardinals of the NFL.

Gomer Jones Ohio Chicago Cards Chicago Ohio State Chicago Cardinals

World's Titular Softball Tourney Opens In Chicago

CHICAGO UP A recor field opened play Saturday in the fourth annual world championship tournament of the Amateur Softball Association of America with defending champions favored in both men's and women's divisions. Forty eight men's teams and twenty two girls squads entered as games are scheduled day and night for three days. The Crimson Coaches of Toledo meet St. Louis in the first defense of their men's title, while the Cleveland Bloomer girls face Wisconsin titleholders in the first game tonight.

Chicago Amateur Softball Association of America Crimson Tiledo St. Louis Cleveland Bloomer Wiscons

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