Hawkeyes Seek Reliable Punter Ahead of Season Opener
Coach Ossie Solem searched the Iowa football squad for a dependable punter as the Hawkeyes faced Carleton College in the season opener. The workout included kicking and passing with several players showing mixed results while regulars were sidelined by injuries.
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Fall Baseball Drill Opens Monday For University Team
Special to The Gazette reports Iowa City fall practice begins Monday as Coach Otto H Vogel leads varsity prospects. Rebuilding after last spring’s second place Big Ten finish, nine lettermen return but the infield is lost to graduation and four veterans moved to professional ball. Pitching strength exists with four experienced hurlers and three newcomers. Returning veterans include Gosser Hinrichs Miller Haltom Kadell Bisenius and Bowlin Winders. Reed and Deitering lead the pitching staff among new players.
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Wellman Wildcats Beat West Chester 6 to 0 in Season Opener
Wellman Wildcats defeat West Chester Trojans 6 to 0 as Moothart scores from the five on a close first game for both teams. Ross misses the extra point. Kalona edges Keota 13 12 in another Ke-Wash clash with Fry scoring twice.
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Giants Rally Past Dodgers In Five Run Fifth
The New York Giants exploded for five runs in the fifth inning to take a 9–1 lead over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Mungo struck out ten, reaching 231 for the season, as Moore drove in four with a homer and two singles. Ott hit his 33rd homer and Bartell added two RBIs, with Whitehead and Mancuso contributing in the late innings.
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Bees blank Phillies 5 0 in final series opener
Boston pitcher Bill Weir held Philadelphia to four hits in a 5 0 shutout as the Bees opened their last series. Weir struck out seven and walked three, while Philadelphia committed errors that aided Boston. Berger drove in two runs, with Moore and Lopez also driving in, and Urbanski stole a base.
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Center Point Ball Team Defeats Walker In 3-2 Tilt
CENTER POINT Coach Pierce's baseball nine defeated Walker 3 to 2 Friday. The visiting team collected three hits while Center Point had six. Batteries: Walker Henderson and Ross Center Point Robik Halloway and Horak. Thursday the local nine will play Urbana.
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Quasqueton High Boys and Girls Win Pair
Quasqueton High School won its third baseball victory of the season beating Rowley on home diamond 5 to 1 with Halstead as winning pitcher and Kline the losing pitcher. The Quasqueton girls tennis team beat Rowley 13 12.
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Conesville Beats Durant 4 2 In Baseball Showdown
Conesville high school defeated Durant high school Friday afternoon 4 to 2. Durant battery was Arp and Huesmann while Conesville pitchers were Sprouse and L. Kemp.
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Hoffman paints Baer as a wreck turning toward a comeback
The interview portrays Max Baer as severely handicapped by sore hands and a disrupted life during his loss to Louis. Hoffmann stresses Baer fought on with limited conditioning, hints at a path back to glory, and cites a trust fund ensuring future income while outlining potential future foes in boxing’s heavyweight scene.
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John Davenport Enters Chicago U After Stellar McKinley Ties
John Davenport star athlete at McKinley high last year leaves Wednesday to enter the University of Chicago. He excelled in track winning the state broad jump and placing in sprint events. Davenport was a fullback on the Golden Bears and a basketball team member. son of Mr and Mrs Louis Davenport of 528 McKinley street SE.
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Elkader Opens 1936 Football Season With 12 7 Win Over Monona
Elkader defeats Monona 12 to 7 to start the season at home. William Rogers, Elkader end, returned a 20 yard pass from Harold Bente and carried 50 yards for the first touchdown.
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Fourth quarter pass leads to Rogers score over goal
In a brief, injury limited account Madison Monona back scored for the losers with a second quarter plunge for the extra point. Bente delivered a short pass to Rogers for a fourth quarter touchdown over the goal.
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Marion Gridmen Prep For Roosevelt Clash Friday
Marion grid squad, slow to develop due to lack of seasoned material, shows spirit but needs practice. In a Thursday scrimmage Hagerman and J Davin excel at end positions. Booze Hanna and McKean compete for tackle spots. Fry Lacock guard positions. Johnson and E Davin may center. Ringland and Swift handle punting as passes improve for Friday Hill Park opener versus Roosevelt. Assistant Hoeck oversees line candidates. Schedule lists Roosevelt away Sept 25 and several home games through Nov 11.
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Durant High School Rally Beats Atalissa 7-3
Durant High School defeated Atalissa 7 to 3 after a late rally on a wet field in Durant. Atalissa led until the final inning as the visitors played away from home due to no local field. Coach Dale Smith led the Atalissa squad featuring Verl Miller Vern Miller John Ervin Maurice Martin Roy Hoverter and others.
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Estey Wins West Union Golf Title Over Fallows
Elbert Slim Estey, a University of Iowa student, captured the West Union city golf championship by defeating Jack Fallows four up with three to play on Saturday afternoon.
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Can Hubbell Make Baseball History
Renowned pitcher Carl Hubbell could power the Giants to a possible three wins in the World Series as Damon Runyon notes the historic feats of great pitchers. The piece recalls past three-win performances by Old Hoss Radbourne and legendary staffs, underscoring Hubbell’s potential impact in a tight series.
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Maroons Scrimmage Highlights Sherman 75 Yard Dash
In Chicago, the Maroons held a Saturday scrimmage with sophomore back Lollie Sherman breaking for a 75 yard score. Coach Clark Shaughnessy praised the first string backs while noting fumbles marred portions and Ned Bartlett strained a leg but plans to be ready for the opener against Lawrence College.
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Northwestern routs freshmen as Heap scores four TDs
Evanston Illinois Don Heap, Northwestern backfield ace, scored two touchdowns and passed for two more as the Wildcats blanked the freshmen 77 to 0. Steve Toth and Ollie Adelman also starred, and coach Lynn Waldorf praised every place kicker after eleven PATs.
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Minnesota Gophers scrimmage ahead of Washington game
Head Coach Bernie Bierman used 39 players in the final scrimmage before leaving for Seattle. Tuffy Thompson, filling for injured Andy Uram at left half, starred with two touchdown runs.
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Cyclones Hit Stride After Scrimmage With Freshmen
Ames Iowa State coach George Veenker praised the team after a lengthy scrimmage against the freshmen Saturday noting fumbles and bad blocking but expressing belief those issues can be overcome and the showing was satisfactory.
Purdue scrimmage features Stalcup three TDs
Lafayette AP report notes Fred Stalcup, sophomore 160 pounds, scored three touchdowns against a second-string squad at Purdue. John Drake, 200 pounds, took part in the drill despite recent burns. Funeral services Monday will honor Tommy McGannon of Evansville, killed in Thursday’s explosion.
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Illinois varsity routs reserves 30 to 0 in Chamapain Saturday
Illinois coach Bob Zuppke watched from the stands as Jay Ward ley scored three touchdowns on two interceptions and one return. Tom Wilson driven defense and Leo Stasica added an 80 yard kickoff dash and the first string held the reserves scoreless.
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Louis Ready To Plant Bombs In Philadelphia Spar Session
International News Service reports Joe Louis feels sharper than ever as he trains for a Philadelphia bout with Max Schmeling. Louis outlines plans to knock out Schmeling quickly and reflects on past fights while spar partners McAvoy Oliver Banovic and Mitchell depart the camp.
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Gehrig Extends Streak as Tigers Fall to Indians in Slugfest
In a 9 3 Detroit loss, Lou Gehrig extended his consecutive game streak to 1,800 while Detroit exploits early errors and homers by Pete Fox. Cleveland rally included Weatherly and Heath hits, with Lee finishing the final four innings.
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Red Sox take opener 5 1 as Ferrell nets 20th win
Boston wins 5 to 1 over Philadelphia Oakland in the three game set. Wes Ferrell pitched a complete game for the Red Sox and earned his 20th victory this season. Jimmy Foxx had three hits including a triple to pace Boston’s offense. The A’s lone run came in the fifth inning.
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Shellsburg Dominates Palo 15-0 In Baseball Showdown
Shellsburg overwhelmed Palo 15-0 as pitcher Husted allowed only three hits. Batteries: Shellsburg Husted Holmes. Palo batteries Krueger Quass.
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Fayette High Opens Season vs Wadena in Grid Clash
Fayette coach Madden starts his first season with a 25 man squad for the opener against Wadena at Fayette Friday Sept 25. Eight lettermen return Dickinson Greenough Schneider Chase Carter Johnson Miller and Barr. The schedule lists Oct 25 Wadena at Payette and Nov 9 Sumner at Payette.
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Columbus Junction kittenball win 16 to 11 over All-Star squad
Columbus Junction defeated the All-Star team 16 to 11 in an extra game at the fair grounds after winning the Community league series earlier in the summer. The Business Men's club team and the Firemen are scheduled to play Tuesday evening.
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