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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1942

Page

8

Twelve Raiders Open Spring Training Camp in Terre Haute

Twelve ball players gathered for Ter re Haute practice as Ollie Marquardt begins Raider camp with Lou Kahn among early arrivals. The roster includes Pat Seerey Paul O’Dea Joe Marek and veteran arms Hal Cisgen Bryan Stephens Bill Pruesser Gerald Heerner Babe Klieman and others as the team plans camp games before exhibition dates. The Evansville based Indiana State Teachers team trains nearby with Walley Markers.

Cedar Rapids Raider Lou Kahn Ollie Marquardt Joe Marek Tailend Moline Marek Terre Haute Ind Marquardt Terre Haute Field Pat Seerey Paul O’dea Seerey American Legion Appleton Wis O’dea Cleveland Indians Indiana State Teachers Nine Wally Markers Hal Cisgen Bryan Stephens Bill Pruesser Gerald Heerner Babe _ Klieman Jim McDonnell Phil Seghi Paul O'Dea Bill Elliott Cisgen Stephens California Cleveland Blas Monaco Forrest Thompson

Sid Story Returns to Iowa U. from Royal Canadian Air Force

Sidney Story of Anamosa, member of Coach Rollie Williams' 1940-41 Hawkeye basketball team, returns to the University of Iowa after nine months with the Royal Canadian Air Force. On furlough, he will transfer to the U S Air Force under an agreement between the countries. He enlisted last July because he was too young to join the U S forces.

Iowa City University of Iowa Royal Canadian Air Force Sidney Story Anamosa Rollie Williams Hawkeye Story United States Air Force United States Army Navy Air Corps

Softball Umpires to Meet Thursday Evening

Field Director Kenny McGuire of the Cedar Rapids Softball Association calls a meeting of all softball umpires for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the permit room of city hall. Veteran umps and staff candidates urged to attend. A Fraternal league softball meeting follows Friday at 7 30 p m in the same room.

Kenny McGuire Cedar Rapids Softball Association Umps McGuire

Crain Named Captain Of Iowa Tennis Team

Earl Crain, an Iowa City senior, was named captain of the Iowa University tennis team on Tuesday. Crain has been one of Coach Arthur J. Wendler's outstanding netmen for the last two seasons.

Iowa City Earl Crain Iowa University Crain Arthur J. Wendler

Pastor Rates As Logical Title Contender in Boxing Ratings

Bob Pastor is rated a logical contender for Joe Louis's heavyweight crown in the NBA ratings. Lem Franklin slips to outstanding boxers. Big Buddy Baer falls to honorable-mention. Contenders include Bivins Soose Overlin Abrams Martin Cochrane Robinson Wilson Burley McCoy among others.

Sammy Angott Nachtweisht Diadem Montcomery Lenny Mancini Allie O1z

Fred Shadle Quits Coaching at Anamosa High

Fred Shadle head coach of football basketball and track at Anamosa high school resigned without giving reasons. He led an unbeaten football season and multiple titles including the Mid-Six conference and Eastern Iowa championships. His basketball team posted 20 wins in 23 games as track rivals earned a Mechanicsville relays victory.

the Gazette Anamosa Fred Shadle Anamosa High School Shadle Wally Schwank Blue Raider Carroll Iowa Jim Dardis Armed Service Blue Raiders Jones County Mechanicsville

Bradley Tech Whips Illinois Nine Four-0

Bradley's baseball team defeated Illinois 4-0 in Champaign behind Dick Haack's four hit pitching. The freshman righthander struck out nine and walked two as Bradley blanked the Illini. Bradley had earlier beaten Wisconsin and tied Iowa in 12 innings.

Champaign Ill Dick Haack Bradley Illinois Haack Illini Wisconsin Iowa Q Tinnols Ormsbee Rothe Schartwyane Milosevich Brewer

Iowa colleges join Drake relays at Des Moines meet

Five Iowa colleges Grinnell Cornell Loras Dubuque and Coe submitted entries for the Drake relays on April 24 25 in Des Moines. Davenport and McKinley high schools Cedar Rapids and Des Moines also entered prep brackets for medley relays.

DES Moines Iowa Grinnell Cornell Loras Dubuque Coe Culver-Stockton College Canton Davenport High School McKinley High Cedar Rapids

Marengo Falls 2 1 to North English In Tuesday Baseball

North English edged Marengo 2 1 after five errors by Marengo. Sherman struck out 12 with seven walks as Marengo had five hits to North English's four.

Marengo North English High School North English Sherman

Decorah routs Ridgeway behind strong pitching and big fifth

Decorah High School defeated Ridgeway 18 to 0 Tuesday behind Bob Ziegelmaier who struck out 12. Decorah tallied 12 runs in the fifth inning, chasing Ridgeway starter Bob Vopava. Vopava, McQueen and Bergan pitched for Ridgeway as Ziegelmaier and Grindeland led Decorah.

The Gazette Decorah Bob Ziegelmaier Decorah High School Ridgeway Ziegelmaier Bob Vopava Vopava McQueen Bergan Ziegelmaler Grindeland

Urbana Beats Shellsburg 4-3 In Monday High School Baseball

URBANA a 4-3 victory over Shellsburg as Smith went 2 for 2 and Wyckoff Rogers doubled. Rogers and Glass limited Shellsburg to four hits while Urbana players Robbins and Peacock produced strong offense. Urbana eyes a April 17 game at home or away.

Shellsburg Gazette Urbana Smith Wyckoff Rogers Peacock Glass Robbins

Iowa State Teachers college Relays add entrants from six high schools and three colleges

Cedar Falls Iowa Ninety two more individual track stars representing six high schools and three colleges were entered in the ISU college relays. New entrants include Cornell Loras and Chicago Teachers in the college division and Ames Marion Winthrop Reinbeck McKinley and Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids. Terry Ennis of Loras, defending shot put champion, competes for Vince Dowd's squad. John Saunders, runner up in the 100 yard dash last year, seeks victory again Saturday.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Cornell Loras Chicago Ames Marion Winthrop Reinbeck McKinley Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Terry Ennis Vince Dowd John Saunders

Cornell Awards 11 Wrestling Letters

Mt. Vernon reports eleven varsity wrestlers and eleven freshmen earned letters this season. Varsity letter recipients include Dale Thomas Marion Fred Bishop Arlo Ellison Don Fish Tom Harker Wallace Littell Frank Preston Charles Voyce Norman Zollinger Quentin Joy Walt Haloupek. Freshman numerals went to Ben Connor Merwin Crisman Donald Herring Glen Hogle Bob Horton Paul Loepp Gordon Meredith Joe Pelisek Keith Quayle and Bill Stevens.

Gazette MT. Vernon Cornell Paul Scott Dale Thomas Marion Fred Bishop Maywood Ill Arlo Ellison Don Fish Lime Springs Tom Harker Geneva Wallace Littell Frank Preston Charles Voyce Knoxville Norman Zollinger Downers Grove Quentin Joy DeWitt Walt Haloupek Belle Plaine Ben Connor Wausau Wis Merwin Crisman Chicago, Ill Donald Herring Mt.Vernon Glen Hogle Troy Ohio Bob Horton Osage Paul Loepp Cedar Rapids Gordon Meredith Council Bluffs Joe Pelisek Keith Quayle Jefferson Bill Stevens Villa Park

Perfect Game by Peterson in Twilight League

Lee Peterson pitched a perfect game for Williams Field Army against the Phoenix Retail Clerks union, striking out all batters as Peters son allowed no hits or runs in a 1-0 victory. Decatur’s Three-Eye league standout from last year headlines the performance.

Phoenix Ariz Lee Peterson Decatur Williams Field Army Peterson Phoenix Retail Clerks Union

Red Pepper Sports Column Prognostications Stir Baseball

National league chatter centers on Billi Brandt and a three team race among the Reds Dodgers and Cards. Dodgers touted for power with Arky Vaughan addition while Reds praised for pitching depth and balance. Cubs prospects and Giants farm system debated as illness and politics intrude on Iowa school sports debate.

Brandt Reds Dodgers Cards Brooklyn Pirates Arky Vaughan National League Yankees Mr. Brandt John McGraw

Claude Ellison Wins Opening AAU Match

Claude Ellison of Des Moines Iowa and Cedar Rapids wins his opening AAU bout by knockout in the third round in the 175 pound class. Ellison defeats Corp Willie Hayes of Camp Funston Kansas in the quarterfinals.

Boston Claude Ellison Des Moines Cedar Rapids Willie Hayes Camp Funston Kan Don Turner Peter Louthis Cumberland

Vinton High Defeats Traer in Track Meet

Vinton high school track team dominated Traer 6742 to 31. Gale Weinands led with 29 points, earning multiple firsts in sprints and field events. Vinton swept events in dash, mile, relays, and jumps with strong showings from Hite, Caldwell, Pecenka, and Williams.

Vinton Vinton High School Traer Gale Weinands dash—Weinands Fowler Hite Traert Welnands Caldwell Williams Kunz Vinton Paustian Uwleh Weinands Weeinands

Sturm Injured in Tractor Accident at Jefferson Barracks

Johnny Sturm former New York Yankee first baseman underwent amputation of two joints of his right index finger Tuesday at Jefferson Barracks infirmary after a tractor accident on the post baseball field.

Jefferson Barracks Johnny Sturm New York Yankee Jefferson Barracks Infirmary

Sports open to all students says a politician

A speaker argues that school sports are democratic and accessible to the entire student body. They claim most programs include wide participation, and only those who opt out are excluded. Elimination of sports would cause hardship without meaningful gains.

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