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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1936

Page

16

Schmidt Tips Hands That Ohio State Will Be A Powerhouse

Ohio State coach Francis Schmidt signals a strong season ahead as the Buckeyes show a deep, improved line and versatile backfield. Key players include Booth Rabb Wedebrook Bettridge McDonald with Dye passing and Gales handling punts. Non conference games Pittsburgh and Notre Dame loom large while Big Ten clashes at Northwestern and Indiana test the title bid.

Schmidt Ohio State Olumbus Francis Schmidt Notre Dame Buckeyes Booth Stan Pincura Dick Heekin William Harrison Tippy” Dye Jumpin Joe Williams Johnny Bettridge Jim McDonald Bill Booth Johnny Rabb Howard Wedebrook Mike Kabealo Dye Bettridge McDonald Charley Gales Capt Gomer Jones Ralph Wolfe Bob Miller Dick Wuellner Inwood Smith Gus Zarnas Smith Jim Karcher Charley Ream Charles Gales Charles Hamrick Alex Schoenbaum Merle Wendt Frank Kumiskey Ed West Fred Crow Pittsburgh Bucks Northwestern Evanston Indiana Columbus

Milwaukee Meets Buffalo In First Of Series Playoff

The Buffalo Bisons travel to Milwaukee to begin the best four of seven playoff against the Milwaukee Brewers. The first three games are in Milwaukee with remaining games in Buffalo if needed.

Milwaukee Buffalo N. Y Buffalo Bisons Milwaukee Brewers American Association International League

Sexton Named Third Member of World Series Board

Mike Sexton of Rock Island Illinois was designated as third member of the board of control directing the junior world series. He was named co-director of the American Association International league series by W G Bramham with Presidents Troutman and Giles of the two leagues serving on the board.

Durham N. C Mike Sexton Rock Island Board of Control Sexton W. G. Bramham Troutman and Giles

Pigmy Whales Reach 20 Feet in Length

Small whales called Pigmy live in seas near New Zealand Australia and South America. They grow to about 20 feet making them larger than most mammals except larger whales in the ocean.

New Zealand Australia South America

Standings and Results From Midweek Baseball Action

Standings show New York 90 59 .604 lead, Cincinnati 71 78 .477, St. Louis 85 64 .570, Boston 69 80, Chicago 85 66 .563, Brooklyn 74 86 4, Pittsburgh 83 68 .550, Philadelphia 52 98 347. Wednesday results include Brooklyn 8 Boston 6, New York 5 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 6, Cincinnati St. Louis postponed by rain. Thursday games list Pittsburgh at Chicago and others.

W. L. Pet New York Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia W. L Cleveland Detroit Washton Washington New

KoHawk Squad Struck by Flu Ahead of Upper Iowa Game

Coe football players miss practice as flu spreads through the squad. Star fullback Ralph Martin and captain hopeful Arnold Brokaw were sidelined along with Ronald Smith Soukup and Harley. Wednesday’s last varsity scrimmage featured Wedgebury at end as Upper Iowa looms with a 12 0 1934 win memory and a scoreless 193? tie.

Coe Iowa Ralph Martin Arnold Brokaw Ronald Smith Soukup Harley Varsity Wedgebury Peacocks Upper Iowa

Jenkins and Stapp Break 7,134 Mile 48 Hour Speed Run

Ab Jenkins and Babe Stapp completed a 48 hour grind at Bonneville Utah with an average speed of 148.626 mph over 7,134.0821 miles earning eight world speed records from England and adding the 24 hour and 3,000 to 5,000 mile marks. The Mormon Meteor suffered a fire scare and cotter key failures during the endurance run.

Bonneville Salt Flats Utah Ab Jenkins Auto Daredevil England United States Jenkins Babe Stapp George Feyston Stapp Eyston John Cobb Cotter

Minnesota Football Team Escapes Hotel Fire

In Missoula Montana the Florence hotel the citys largest four story structure and two adjoining buildings were almost destroyed by a fire discovered in a drug store at 4 a.m. More than 150 people escaped including the University of Minnesota football squad. Fire Chief James Cranney said all guests and employees were unharmed. Coach Bernie Bierman and 43 players and the Gopher party were en route to Seattle to play Washington and planned to depart Missoula that evening.

Missoula Mont University of Minnesota Florence James Cranney Bernie Bierman Minnesota Gopher Seattle Washington

Hubbell Extends 16th Straight Victory In Giants Drive

Carl Hubbell pitched the Giants to a 5-4 win over the Phillies, his 26th of the year and sixteenth consecutive, keeping New York on the cusp of the National League title. Babe Phelps moved into the league batting lead as the Dodgers beat Boston 8-6.

Giants Phillies Yanks Associated Press Carl Hubbell Bill Terry Terriers Cardinals Portside Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Chicago Cubs Pirates Phelps Paul Waner Babe Phelps Dodgers Boston Bees van Mungo Reds Yankees Athletics Senators Red Sox White Sox Indians Bob Feller Cleveland Luke Appling Browns Rowe

Owens to Stump for London in Boston September 28

Massachusetts Republican Committee announced that Jesse Owens the Negro Olympic star would speak in Boston on September 28 under the national committee. Owens will tour the East making addresses in support of Governor Alf M. Landon’s presidential candidacy.

Boston Massachusetts Republican Committee Jesse Owens National Republican Committee Owens East Alf M. Landon Kansas

M'Gill Opponent Pat McGill Tops Indoor Meet Card

Darna Os topovich opens the indoor mat season at 8 30 p m in Memorial Coliseum with Pat McGill of Wisner Neb as his opponent. Main event pairs Tom Marvin and Bull Martin. Semiwindup features Earl Wampler and Jack Gacek. Alex Fidler to referee.

Pat McGill Wisner Neb Darna Ostopovich Memorial Coliseum Tom Marvin Bull Martin Earl Wampler Jack Gacek Alex Fidler

National League game ends with Washington win over Boston

Washington defeats Boston 3 to 2 after a late comeback. Appleton gets the win over Wilson with key RBIs from Cramer Foxx and Hogan. Dahlgren hits a three base hit, Werber and Kuhel steal bases, and Ostermueller suffers the loss despite solid relief.

Appleton Parc Rie A Nia Vice Washington Kress Cramer Foxx Hogan Hill Bluege Dahlgren Werber Kuhel Mihalic Poindexter Dickey Wilson Quinn Owens Summers Boston Melillo Chapman O’mueller Ol Lewis

Chicago and Cleveland Battle in Darkness-Called Game

Chicago trailed Cleveland 3 to 1 when darkness halted action after 6 innings. Appling led Chicago with three RBIs and Bonura added a run driven in, with Hayes and Hale contributing, while Dietrich allowed two runs in three innings and Harder took the loss.

Detroit St. Levis Lary Walker Rf Clift Burns Lb Solters G'ringer I .Gostin Bromley West Rogell Simmons Cf Hemsley Owen Carey Tebbetts C Andrews Rowe p \Sorrell P Lawson P Phillips Lawson St. Louis Renee Esas Andrews Bell Solters Clift Hemsley Bottomley Goslin Clifters Rogels Ringer Rogell Gehringer Stuis Phillips Bywson Sorrell Geisel Basil Moriarty Chicago Cleveland HOA ABH Radcliff K’bocker Ro’nthal Sullivan Haas OlAverill Bonura Trosky Appling Weath Hayes Hale Heath Shea Becker Dietrich Harder Hildebrand Galehouse Campbell Ormsby Rolls and Hubbard Cleymans K'bocker Kreevich Ros'thal Averill Cf Haas Galatzer Cf Walker Berger Tbock W'therly Aie If Piet Morsey George Weatherly Knickerbocker Feller Kennedy Whitehead Eeesero Chelini Balk Hubbard Kolls

Eddie Anderson Falls In Fourth Round Bout

Eddie Anderson, veteran ringman from Wyoming, battles Bob Venner of Hastings, Nebraska, before a 1,500 crowd in Des Moines. Anderson, weighed 145, suffers a ninth count and is knocked out in the fourth round, ceding the win to Venner. In the same card, Jackie Sharkey defeats Mickey Walker in a fast 10 round bout.

Des Moines Eddie Cowboy) Anderson Wyoming Cowboy Bob Venner Hasting Anderson Venner Bytan Jackie Sharkey Minneapolis Mickey Walker Fort Dodge Sharkey

Pittsburgh and Chicago clash in tight baseball tilt

A detailed box score shows Pittsburgh's P Waner and Gill powering Chicago's Cavarretta and Warneke. Lucas pitches for the win as Swift battles, with Suhr Vaughan and Hen swatters among the standouts. Bases and runs shift across 2:13 of play with multiple errors and pivotal moments.

Pittsburgh Chicago L.waner Gillis Todd tSarousae Swift O'Henshaw Weaver Lillard Lucas Bryant Root Stainback Lee O'Dea Taten Grimm Henshaw Gill Warneke Cogent Eyes Suhr Vaughan P. Waner Jurees Young Cavarretta Herman Jensen Brubaker Galan Hack Jurges By_ Henshaw Ballanfant, Sears and Quigley

Does Feller Belong to Cleveland Club?

Des Moines Western League president E Lee Keyser denies asking Judge Landis to declare Bob Feller a free agent but asserts a moral claim to Feller's contract. He accuses Cleveland VP C C Slapnicka of violating the minor major league agreement by signing the 17 year old pitcher and says the matter was discussed with Landis during a Chicago visit.

Des Moines E. Lee Keyser Cleveland Kenesaw M. Landis Bob Feller Feller Keyser van Meter Landis Judge Landis Chicago Slapnicka

Sharkey and Marino Victors In Ringcard Night

In Des Moines Jackie Sharkey outpointed Young Mickey Walker in Fort Dodge while Bob Venner stopped Eddie Anderson in Hastings Nebraska. In Oakland Babe Marino halted Johnny Dias of Fall River in seven rounds.

Des Moines Jackie Sharkey Minneapolis Mickey Walker Fort Dodge Bob Venner Hastings Neb Eddie Anderson Casper Wyo Oakland Calif Babe Marino San Francisco Johnny Dias Fall River Mass

Minnesota Faces Washington In Week's Feature By Layden

The article discusses the upcoming Minnesota Washington game in Seattle, highlighting Bierman and Phelan's squads, potential national implications, and key players. It notes Minnesota's recent strong record but shifts due to graduations and travel, while Washington's running backs and a solid line pose threats.

Minnesota Washington Layden Seattle Bernie Bierman Jimmy Phelan Bierman Haines Jimmy Cain Ed Nowogroski Elmer Legg Chuck Bond Jack McKenzie Huskies Purdue Noble Kizer Ohio U Wisconsin Harry Stuhldreher Badgers South Dakota State West Virginia Cincinnati Buckeye

Elmer Layden's Pre Predictions Fray

Elmer Layden lists college football picks for Saturday highlighting Creighton over South Dakota Detroit over Kalamazoo and others. The slate includes Minnesota over Washington Wisconsin over South Dakota Purdue over Ohio U Chicago over Lawrence and more with several conference matchups.

Frid Creighton South Dakota Detroit Kalamazoo Twins Drake Simpson Cornell College Grinnell John Carroll Kent State Wichita Washburn Okla. A. & M Oklahoma City Minnesota Washington Wisconsin Purdue Ohio U. Chicago Lawrence Iowa Carleton Illinois DePaul Pittsburgh Ohio Wesleyan Oklahoma Tulsa Washington U St. L Bradley Miami DePauw Michigan State Wayne Dayton Marshall Baldwin-Wallace Mount Pleasant Lehigh Case Kansas State Fort Hayes West Virginia Cincinnati

Brains Versus Brawn As Yanks Meet Giants

Alan Gould surveys the 1932 World Series clash between the Yankees and Giants. He contrasts the Yankees power hitting led by Gehrig with the Giants defense and pitching spearheaded by Carl Hubbell, noting Hubbell as the key edge for New York’s opener at the Polo Grounds.

York New York Giants Yankees McGraw Carl Hubbell Giants Freddy Fitzsimmons Hubbell Polo Grounds Jacob Ruppert Grover Cleveland Alexander St. Louis Cardinals

Stagg, 74, Introduces New Grid System for Pacific

Amos Alonzo Stagg at 74 prepares his 47th season with the College of the Pacific. He plans a new line and backfield formations to complement the floating power attack as his team opens against California Berkeley. He notes the new plays may need more practice to click.

Stockton Calif Amos Alonzo Stagg College of the Pacific University of California At Berkeley Pacific Coast Tigers Stagg Pacific California

Cubs And White Sox To Renew City Series Soon

Chicago Cubs and White Sox will renew the city series after Cubs were edged from the National League pennant race by the Giants. The long-running matchup, halted in 1933 after the Sox led 13 6 in the series, is assured to return.

Cubs White Sox Chicago Chicago Cubs Sox Giants Philadelphia

Wrestling Results Flash By The Associated Press

Portland match saw Pat Frasey 220 pounds defeat Leo Papiano 715 in a bout labeled by AP. In Los Angeles Vincent Lopez defeated Sandor Szabo es Hungary in a second contest.

THE Associated Press Portland Pat Frasey Minneao Leo Papiano Chi Angeles Vincent Lopez Sandor Szabo Hungary

Hawaii Orchid Lifespan Noted at 50 to 100 Years

A Hawaiian orchid species is reported to have a lifespan ranging from fifty to a hundred years. Researchers observing this native plant note long life cycles and persistent growth in island habitats.

Hawaiian Islands

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