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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1934

Page

3

Cardinals win World Series amid Detroit riot wrap

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers 11 to 0 at Nagin Field in Detroit to clinch the 1934 World Series. Dizzy Dean dominated as Detroit pitchers struggled. Medwick was ejected after a bench incident in the third inning amid rowdy fan disorder.

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Simpson Downs Central 14 6 in tough grid clash

Central outgained Simpson in yardage and first downs yet fell 14 to 6 as Wells and Carlson led the Methodists to two touchdowns. Ford hit 64 yards on a kickoff return and a later punt, while Central fumbled four times and struggled with lateral passes. Berkey, Kregel, Wilson, and Leavengood starred for Central on defense and late rallies.

Central Simpson Drake Methodists Wallace Wells Carlson Place Wilkins Ford Portsider Berkey Kregel Wilson Leavenwood Gardner Oval Michael Levengood Geery Reimann Holdsworth Clark Leaveng LT Reimann Gardner Anderson

Wilson Faces Officials in Power Teams Showdown

RG RT RE Wilson and QB Smith lead Wells and Berkey in a tense matchup with officials Muile Tinonain Goodwin Halladay Spicer Tandberg listed as umpires and referees. Teams Owen Wallace Carlson head the roster.

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Prairie City Beats Pella High 15-6 in Weekend Tilt

Prairie City defeated Pella High 15 to 6 with strong passing in the fourth quarter and a late Pella rally thwarted by injury losses. Key players included Bowen and Clovin for Prairie City and Vander Zyl for Pella, with notable early safeties and a blocked punt swing. The Dutch suffered injuries to Menning and Bevans and multiple ejections, shaping the final outcome.

Iowa Ready For Nebraska Clash After Narrow Defeats

Iowa football aims for revenge against Nebraska in Lincoln after one point losses in 1932 and 1933. Hawkeyes, riding a 20 to 7 win over Northwestern, focus on pass defense and full strength lineup with Crayne Simmons Fisher Hoover at back and Page Walker on ends.

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Have a Heart shines Parker in MGM debut at Princess

Jean Parker lands top praise in Have a Heart her first star vehicle from MGM opening Sunday at the Princess Oskaloosa. Greta Garbo Norma Shearer Joan Crawford and Jean Harlow are noted as studio icons by insiders. Parker plays Sally a dancer crippled by fate with depth while James Dunn stars opposite in a tale mixing romance comedy and pathos with Una Merkel and Stuart Erwin providing laughs.

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Huskers host Minnesota sell out homecoming hoped

Times notes Nebraska football struggles on defense and uneven offense. Western Iowans get a second chance to see the state university at Lincoln as the Huskers face Iowa State in Ames on October 20 and then the homecoming clash against Minnesota. More than 32 000 tickets have been sold, signaling a near sell-out at Memorial Stadium opened in 1929.

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Pella Meets Pleasantville Here Friday on Gridiron

Pella prepares for a home game against Pleasantville this Friday night. The Dutch seek redemption after last week's loss to Prairie City and aim to rebound by defeating Pleasantville, a team they edged 18 12 last year. Players Menning out with injury, Bevans and Dillon in line for action, Vander Zyl to kick, as changes pace the Pella line.

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Secession and revolt hit the northeast in unsettled Spain

Reports describe bloody fighting across the northeast and in the far north as the Young Spanish Republic struggles. Casualties range 200 to 300 dead with over 1,000 wounded. In Iowa, Warren Bridge, 16, son of Harold and Mrs. Bridge near Vinton, has been missing since Friday morning, with Sheriff Morena and Marshall McKevitt aiding the search.

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On the Fifty Yard Line by Tudor Ulrich

Central's Miller recovers two fumbles in the Simpson game Friday night. Enthusiastic fan Joe Ernissee is highlighted for pep and gusto. Ford's 64 yard boot last Friday night was his first in a game. Umpire and referee drew mixed reactions. Minor notes on Klein, Prairie City, Pella, and coach Sullivan amid winter plans.

Miller Central Simpson Joe Ernissee Ford Prairie City Pella

Homecoming Foes Rise as Fans Expect Delightful Game

The passage notes Central line effort inspiring fans, Wesleyan tying Columbia, and Coach Bingham targeted for trimming. Winters eyes a personal challenge with Bingham as the Flying Dutch aim to please homecoming crowds.

Wesleyan Columbia Central Flying Dutch

Central to Meet Wesleyan in Mount Pleasant Weekend

Central travels to Mount Pleasant to face coach Glen Bingham’s Iowa Wesleyan eleven. Winters praises the improving lineup after last week’s 14 0 loss to the Conference champs on Central field. Freshman punter Ford likely starts again over injured Wells, while Lea vengood knee trouble and Reimer’s barley horse may affect lineup. Miller shows fight and could enter before the game ends. Michael remains consistent at quarterback.

Central Mount Pleasant Glen Bingham Iowa Wesleyan Winters Ford Wells Simpson Leavengood Reimer Miller Michael

Wesleyan Game Looms as Central Favors Freshmen Starters

Central eyeing an upset against Wesleyan with an anticipated lineup of eight freshmen in the starting group if Miller fills Leavengood’s post. Nelson wins likely start at end. Leavengood and Gerry tackle. Gardner and Merissi guard. Kregel QB. Wilson, Berkey as backs. Ford at tailback as Central seeks first season victory.

Nelson Winters Wesleyan Paulin Wilson Kregel Ford Whittenberg Smith Berkey Wells Miller Leavengood Central Reimer Gerry Gardner Merissi Michael

Fred Smith Reunites With Sister After 34 Years

A joyful reunion occurred at the Fred C. Smith home in Monroe County as Fred Smith met his sister Mrs Harold Hardy of Midland Michigan for the first time in 34 years.

Fred C. Smith Monroe County Smith Harold Hardy Midland Mich

Siblings Reunite After Decades With a Surprise Visit

In Monticello Iowa two families separated by distance and years converge after Hardy plans a trip to Ottumwa. He discovers Alicia Mardy lives only 90 miles away on a road map. Hardy and his wife visit Alicia, meeting her brother and his family for the first time.

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