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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1932

Page

8

Newark Bears Dominate Minneapolis In Little World Series Opener

Newark Bears win 11 to 0 over Minneapolis as Don Brennan tosses four hit ball and Charlie Hargreaves drives in four. Hargreaves hits first season homer and adds three singles as Ruppert’s Bears pile up 16 hits and steal three bases in the windless opener at Upper Stadium Newark.

Newark Uppert N. J Don Brennan Newark Bears Minneapolis Brennan Bears Charlie Hargreaves Miller Hargreaves Col Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees Johnny Neun Hill Smith Jensen Saltzgaver Alker Ceeneasueee Newarc Ark Roife Walker J. Numsen Roife Reent Ren Holt Caer Iy E Saltzgavnant Hauser Ryaanmani Vang von Sheen Ue Sat IL Oe Johnson Taay Pfeffer Rd

Majors Pick Up Only Four Minor Stars In Draft

Major league clubs did not exercise many picks in the draft bringing only four minor league stars into the majors. At the draft, three pitchers and an outfielder were chosen from class AA clubs including Joe Heving of Indianapolis and Lynn Nelson of Seattle. Homer Peel, an outfielder from Columbus, was picked by the New York Giants after batting .339 with Houston in 1932.

New York Chicago White Sox Joe Heving Indianapolis Detroit Tigers Frank Nekola Newark Toronto Chicago Cubs Lynn Nelson Seattle New York Giants Homer Peel Columbus Houston Texas

Yanks Down Cubs In Opener 12-6

The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs 12-6 in the opener. Key plays included Ruth and Gehrig driving in runs, Combs and Crosetti contributing with timely hits, and pitching changes featuring Ruffing and veteran Burleigh. Cubs work by Stephenson and Grimes added some offense before final outs.

YANKS CUBS Grimm Hartnett Koenig Sewell Bush Lazzeri Dickey Ruth Gehrig Chapman Grimes Herman English Combs Cuyler Crosetti Stephenson Moore Yankees Tony Gehrig Setti Eng Lainert Smith Rufaoeees

Expert Sees Iowa Team As Hard One To Figure

In a tenth installment of the 1932 Big Ten football preview Leo Fischer analyzes Iowa, noting inconsistencies in talent and performance that make the team unpredictable this season.

Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes rebuild under new coach amid injury woes

Iowa introduces Oscar Solem as head coach with a largely new lineup and 12 lettermen. injuries loom across the Big Ten with Northwestern Minnesota Purdue and Ohio State missing key players ahead of Saturday openers. Magnussen aims for captaincy and centers the reshaped Iowa squad while seven sophomores contend for starting roles.

International News Service Owa City Iowa Hawkeyes Oscar Martin Solem Ossie Salem Marcus Magnussen Chicago Northwestern George Potter Missouri Dick Fencl al Kawal Cicero Potter Art Jens Fencl Minnesota Jack Manders Walter Hass South Dakota State Carl Cramer Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Marshal Oliphant Letterman John McAfee Buckeyers Dutch Fehring Doxie Moore Purdue Fehring Moore Kansas Aggies Gene Clearman Marvin Kuhn Ted Maresh

Favorites Advance In Womens Tournament

Peabody Mass AP the younger generation surged in opening round of the national championship match play on the Salem course with three veterans edged by youthful scorers Peggy Wattles Bernice Wall and others while veterans Mrs Glenna Collett Vare and Miss Enid Wilson won and Miss Ada Mackenzie routed Jane Armstrong in straight sets.

Peabody Mass Ins Glenna Collett Vare Philadelphia Eddis Toronto Ware Enid Wilson Grace English Lynnfield Ada Mackenzie Canada Jane Armstrong Winnetka, Il Salem Peggy Wattles Buffalo Dorothy Campbell Hurd Charlotte Glutting Short Hillis N. J Mary K. Browne Bernice Wall Oshkosh Wis Opal S. Hill Kansas City

Good Golf Stance and Grip Advice From a 1910s Tip

A guide discusses a wide stance hindering the right side from following the clubhead through impact. It notes the right foot’s position can pull against the motion, advises a natural grip and light lift, and urges comfortable foot placement to avoid tension in the swing.

Wrestling Results From Baltimore and Three Rivers

Abe Coleman of Kansas City and Mile Steinborn of Cormeny wrestle in a 3 0 minute match. Henri Jane of Montreal defeats Al Mercier of Ware in three straight falls.

Associated Press Baltimore Abe Coleman Kansas City Mile Steinborn Cormeny Three Rivers Que Henri Jane Montreal al Mercier Ware Mass

Michigan Gridmen Fear State Eleven

AP report from Chicago notes Michigan State fears a strong opening opponent with Spartan defense and powerful running. Purdue and Northwestern adjust lineups for early tests while Ohio State, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota emphasize offense and passing in springlike drills.

Chicago East Lansing Spartans Michigan Harry Kipke Hess State Ted Petoskey Purdue Boilermakers Dutch Fehring Doxie Moore Kansas State Northwestern al Kawal Jerry Gottschalk Missouri Ohio State Sam Willaman Ohio Wesleyan Carl Cramer Hinchman Carroll Vuchinich Wetzel Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Bernie Bierman Francis (Pug) Lund My Ubi Ossie Solem Iowa Billy Hayes Indiana Bradley Tech Ohio University

Hornsby Declines World Series Attendance

ST. LOUIS (UP) Rogers Hornsby, Cubs manager for much of the season before being replaced by Charlie Grimm, says he will not attend the World Series between the Cubs and the Yankees. He lacks tickets and has other commitments. Hornsby reiterates his protest over not receiving a share of any World Series money, claiming entitlement for guiding the club through key periods and developing its strength. He has appealed to baseball commissioner R. M. for a payout cut and expects a ruling in his favor.

ST. Louis Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs William Veeck Charlie Grimm New York Yankees Hornsby Cubs R. M Baseball

Bresnahan Welcomes Baby Daughter in Iowa City

University of Iowa track coach George Bresnahan, after eleven years guiding the program, became a father again with a seven pound baby girl born Tuesday night. Bresnahan, a former Wisconsin athlete, is noted for coaching two 1932 Olympic champions.

Iowa City University of IoWa George T. Bresnahan Bresnahan Wisconsin

Al Smith Jr and wife separated amid friendly agreement

New York reports say Alfred E Smith Jr son of the former governor and his wife have moved from 33 Fifth Avenue and separated. No court action is planned as Curtin and Glynn prepare a friendly separation agreement. the couple married eight years ago in a civil ceremony and later at Holy Cross church.

New York INS Alfred £. Smith, Jr Fifth Avenue Curtin Glynn Young Smith

Omaha Banker Rescued After Two Nights In Rockies

Estes Park Colorado reports William Jorgenson a 40 year old Omaha banker was found after two nights in the cold Rocky Mountain National Park. He became separated from his hiking companion Hilbert Petersen an Omaha aviator and staggered into Glenn Haven exhausted and hungry.

Estes Park Colo Ins William Jorgenson Omaha Rocky Mountain National Park Jorgenson Hilbert Petersen Glenn Haven

Northwestern Grid Players Adopted By Merchants

Evanston merchants join a drive to adopt Northwestern University football players. Athletic director Kenneth L. Wilson launched the effort with backing from the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and school authorities. Team captain Ernest Rentner was adopted by a hotel, with several teammates taken in by other concerns to ensure they can stay in school.

Evanston, Fl Evanston Association of Commerce Northwestern University Kenneth L Tug” Wilson Ernest “Pug” Rentner

Mark Koenig Makes A $00 Error And A Fast Recovery

New York AP reports Mark Koenig, Cubs shortstop, committed the first error of the world series yet recovered quickly. He discovered his wallet and $400 missing while en route from the railroad station to the Cubs hotel, then dashed back to the station and found the wallet and cash in his Pullman berth hammock.

New York Mark Koenig Chicago Cub Mark Cubs Pullman

Grand Coup in Contract Bridge Impresses Union City

In a rubber game at Union City New Jersey Mr Heber D Kern held the South hand and executed a Grand Coup by shortening the declarers trumps to match an opponents. The play required precise timing and offered a thrilling, spectacular lead through an uncapturable honor at the twelfth trick. West was the dealer with neither side vulnerable.

Union City N. J

Bridge Transcript From A Social Card Session

Mr. Heber D. Kern explains an opening bid under a five card suit rule and North's cautious plan in notrump. The narrative traces spade leads, trump distribution, and a diamond finesse as South secures the contract with two trump tricks, ending with a puzzle about South’s single spade deal and a one notrump answer.

Kern North West East South

McCarthy Warding Off History as Yankee Manager

Article notes Joe McCarthy, current manager of the New York Yankees and former Cubs skipper, delivering a sly reference to Rodin as he faces a Cubs team riding a fourteen game win streak. The piece compares Chicago’s late season surge to the 1914 Boston Braves under George Stallings, the Miracle Man, and hints at a historic parallel.

AL Demaree Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Cubs Rodin Boston Braves Braves George Stallings

Rules Committee Vetoes Petition Of The Big Ten

The national rules committee rejected Western conference coaches requests for two exceptions to the new dead ball rule. Chairman E. K. Hall informed A. A. Stagg that a special knee or touch to the ground during certain plays could not be allowed this season to test the rule. A zone ruling for a trip and fall in the clear was also denied due to call difficulty.

Chicago National Rules Committee E. K. Hall A. A. Stagg University of Chicago Michigan

Chattanooga Wins Dixie Championship By Beating Beaumont

The Chattanooga Lookouts defeated Beaumont 7 to 3 in Chattanooga to clinch the Dixie championship. It marked Chattanooga’s fourth straight win after Beaumont won the opening game of the series.

Chattanooga Dixie Beaumont Chattanooga Lookouts Southern Association

Londos Voted World Wrestling Champion by Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania state athletic commission voted to recognize Londos as wrestling world champion and lifted a ban that had prevented him from wrestling in the state. Commissioner Robert Nelson announced both actions.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Kossyed Londos Robert Nelson Are Pennsyilva

Baer Seeks Schmeling Fight After World Series Viewing

Chicago reports Max Baer, former title challenger, aims to fight Max Schmeling next after rests. Baer, of Livermore California, plans to stay in California after watching the World Series and prefers Chicago Stadium as the venue over a New York date set for November 11.

Chicago Ernie Schaaf Tuffy Griffiths Max Baer Livermore Calif Max Schmeling Primo Carera Baer California New York Schmeling

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