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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1933

Page

2

Little Dethrones Somerville To Enter Semi Finals

Lawson Little defeated defending champion Ross Somerville at Kenwood to reach the U S Amateur semifinals. Munger and Dunlap also won their quarterfinals while Marston edged Nees in 38 holes. The rain-delayed match play saw only Little and Dunlap secure spots for Friday along with Marston and Munger.

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Standings and Thursday results show tight rivalries across leagues

The standings list New York Chicago St Louis and Boston among leaders with WoL and Pet figures. Thursday results include Chicago over New York 4 3 and Philadelphia over Chicago 2 1 while Boston visits Pittsburgh and other matches appear with mixed scores.

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Dizzy Dean Aims For Star Salary With Cardinals

Dizzy Dean announced he will seek a star contract worth $15 000 for 1934 after his 20th win of the season. He argues his drawing power and claims he attracted about 210000 fans, noting past crowds with the Houston club. Cardinals president Sam Breadon avoided committing on a new deal.

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Tigers Prep For First Game With Serious Drills

The Tigers engage in hard blocking drills and calisthenics as coach Rust surveys a new backfield mix. Kinch and Nance direct from quarterback and halfback roles while Reyna anchors fullback. With eighty five players reporting, new candidates including the Barger brothers and others from Town City join the squad.

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Millers Tie Columbus in A A Playoff Clash

In Columbus Ohio the Millers rallied for a three run seventh inning to defeat Columbus 6 to 3 and level the seven game American Association pennant series. A decisive game was moved to Friday night at Red Bird Stadium in Columbus before the clubs head to Minneapolis for the rest of the series.

Columbus Minneapolis Millers Amercan Association Red Bird Stadium

Belle Plaine Opens In Waterloo Friday

Announcement of the 1933 high school football schedule by Coach Garland Lamb. The opening game is set for Friday night at Waterloo with the Belle Plaine team traveling to face the Waterloo high school.

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Montreal Stops Leitham In 18 Percent Bout

Montreal defeated Robby Leitham in a boxing match while Jasper Saint Louis and Dave Baresma scored notable knockouts. Howard Scott missed a key chance as Claremore Oblate faced Montreai in a separate bout.

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Templeton Quits Ames Game Over Knee Injury

Harold Templeton Iowa State end retired from football Thursday due to an old knee injury. Coach George Veenker urged him to quit to prevent permanent damage after a recent aggravation in light scrimmage. Templeton had been a regular when healthy, leaving Ames with only one veteran wingman Thuredas and a 39 man squad after Don Anderson of Northwood joined as a sophomore guard.

Don Anderson Northwood

World Series Start Date Set For Early October

The 1933 World Series will begin October 3 or 4 after a meeting of league managers with commissioner Landis. If the leading NL teams win the race the opener will be in New York with the Giants facing the Senators. otherwise Chicago or Pittsburgh could push the start to October 4. The first two games are set for a National League city, with games three to five in an American League city, likely Washington, and any extra games in the NL champion’s home city.

Chicago Kenean M. Landis New York Washington Senators National League Giants Pittsburgh Washington

Big League Leaders Trade Batters in Busy Week

United Press lists top performers across the league with notable runs batted in and home runs. Names like Pew Nous Dar Phie and Wh te Se appear among leaders, with teams such as Athletics and Tigers mentioned in connections to standout players.

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The Right Way to Play Golf by Chester Horton

Instruction on swing confinement within shoulder-width space and hip pulling mechanics to start the club, with tips to keep the body vertical and the swing compact. Promotes a simple, repeating motion and warns against excessive experimentation.

Chester Horton Copsright

Senators Rally To Defeat Tigers 4-3 In Ninth Inning Comeback

Washington Senators erased a 3-1 deficit in the ninth with three singles to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3. Earl Whitehill earned his 21st win as Detroit starter Sorrell allowed ten hits. The Senators extended their lead to nine games over the Yankees, who were idle due to rain.

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Upper Iowa Grid Prospects Appear Bright At Start

Upper Iowa football opens with 36 players reporting under Coach Doc Dorman. Veterans at backfield include Kiple Sungalia Hughes and Michalski, with twelve new backfield prospects and freshmen like Banning Fayette Zubriggen Giason Elgin Laning Miller Victor Murray Lamont and more. The forward wall features Nedimovich Tate Snively Shaw Raney Graham FR Graham and Letser Arp Taylor. freshmen flushes include Chester Mort Sumner Snively West Union Aiel lo Owclwein Warneke Maynard Smith Arlington Stevens Fayette. Schedule starts Sept 23 vs La Crosse Normal, Oct 5 Buena Vista, Oct 3 Penn, Oct 21 Western Union, Now 2 Luther, Nov Wesleyan.

Gazette Fayette Doc” Dorman Kiple Sungalia Hughes Michalski Zubriggen Giason Elgin Laning Miller Victor Murray Lamont Blake Britt Fobes Hubbell Holt Orlwein Garnholt Tennant Pleegenkuhle Fredericksburg Peacock Nedimovich Tate Snively Shaw Raney Graham Luther Decorah Foun Wesleyan

Joe Cronin Quietly Guides the Senators Life

Washington figure Joe Cronin, star of the pennant winning Senators, is portrayed as shy and practical. The piece notes his hotel life, frugal habits, absence of smoking, limited drinking, and devotion to team over self. Cronin remains focused on baseball and praises teammates while downplaying personal ambitions.

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West Union Promises Strongest Team In Years

West Union football opens practice with 25 players under coaches Robert MacLease and Owen Olson. The schedule lists games at Clermont on Sept 22, Postville on Sept 29, Decorah on Oct 6, Waukon on Oct 13, Cresco on Oct 27, Fayette on Nov 3, Elkader on Nov 11, and Sumner on Nov 17, with home and away designations.

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Answers From The East News Q and A Column

The East News compiles Q and A on topics from Italy tipping laws to Galileo Pagos Islands meaning and suicide definitions. It notes 12 000 miles of telephone wires for a reforestation effort and outlines a brief timeline of the Inquisition from the 4th century to 1808.

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Sharkey Levinsky Clash Set For Chicago Boxing Night

Jack Sharkey ritorns as former world heavyweight champion in a ten round bout against King Levinsky at Comiskey Park Chicago. Sharkey earns a 25000 guarantee plus 40 percent of gate with Levinsky getting 20 percent after expenses. promoter Sammy Wolfe targets a 50000 gate and a 40000 cost to stage the show.

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Sarazen and Kirkwood Tour Attract Crowds For Exhibition Match

Golf stars Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood tour attract large crowds, scheduling an exhibition match at Cedar Rapids Country Club at 3 p m Friday with John Vavra and John Carey. They recently drew 1500 in Omaha and set a Devil's Lake course record with a 31 on the nine. The event includes Kirkwood’s trick shots and a golf lecture after the 18 hole match. Admission is $1.

Joe Kirkwood Gene Sarazen Cedar Rapids Country Club John Vavra John Carey Kirkwood Sarazen Omaha John Goodman Rodney Biss Devil’s Lake N. C

Wrestling Results and Miscellany From Strong Contest

The Associated Press reports wrestling results listing competitors Dick Shikat and Floyd Marshall with weights noted as 223 and 222 pounds respectively. The piece also mentions Arizona and Indiana livestock figures with 640000 and 655000 sheep shorn, indicating year to year change.

Associated Press New York Dick Shikat

Baseball Moguls Make World Series Plans

Baseball commissioner Kenesaw M Landis met with the two major league presidents on Thursday to arrange the 1933 World Series. John Heydler of the National and Will Harridge of the American leagues attended with representatives from clubs with a mathematical chance to win the pennant.

Chicago INS Kenesaw M. Landis Beekies John Heydler Will Harridge

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