1939 Cedar Rapids high school football schedules released
Nine game slate for Wilson with openings at Cedar Falls on Sept. 22 and a finale at Independence on Nov. 17. Franklin plans games at Dubuque and West Waterloo with regional rivals through November. McKinley adds Decorah Fairfield and Oelwein while Roosevelt and Franklin face new opponents Rock Island Grinnell and East Waterloo.
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Fred Winter
Roosevelt
Rock Island
Franklin
Dubuque
McKinley
Waterloo
Wilson
Tri-Valley
Cedar Falls
Independence
Cedar Rapids
Decorah
Fairfield
Oelwein
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Freeport
Manchester
West Waterloo
Iowa City
Iowan City
Clinton
West Des Moines
East Waterloo
Marion
Frankline
Iona City
Iowa Alumni I club adds 14 honorary members
Spangler, Darling, O Donnell of Cedar Rapids join Wallace Darling Harrison Spangler and Harry O Donnell among new honorary members. Secretary Eric C Wilson says roster grows to 284 with 14 additions, aiming for 300 after the April 29 Des Moines spring meeting. Also named are Fred D Everett W S C Bagley Oscar Hale Van Bennett Shannon Charlton Fred Gilbert R E Hill Charles Hoyle Edwin Manning James Milroy Harry B Swan.
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Iowa City
Wallace Darling
Harrison E. Spangler
Harry O'Donnell
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Eric C. Wilson
Des Moines
Fred D. Everett
W. S. C. Bagley
Dodgers send Reiser to Elmira farm team
Harold Reiser the rookie sensation known as Pete Reiser of Brooklyn has been sent to the Elmira farm club in the Eastern League. The Dodgers also announced the signing of right handed pitcher George Jeffcoat to a one year contract after his spring camp performance.
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Brooklyn
Dodgers
Harold
Pete) Reiser
Florida
Elmira
N. Y
George Jeffcoat
Reiser
Hawkeye Gridders Lead In Punts And Returns In Midwest
Iowa City Iowa The 1938 Iowa football squad ranked low in the Big Ten but topped the middle west in punt and kickoff return yardage and in intercepted pass returns. Russell Bush led the region with 21 returns for 278 yards and six interception returns for 98 yards. Erwin Prasse was rated second in pass receptions in the Big Ten and fifth in the middlewest with 11 catches for 126 yards.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
American Football Statistical Bureau of
Seattle
Wash
Russell Bush
Hawkeye
Iowa
Erwin Prasse
Big Ten
Middlewest
Benny Stephens Speaks at Stanwood Cage Teams Banquet
The Stanwood event honored the University of Town star Benny Stephens with a principal address. John Henry served as toastmaster while Coach George Thomson and Superintendent Frank White spoke. Girls elected Mary Horr captain. boys elected Robert Burgess and others received letters and special mention for managing duties.
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Stanwood
Cedar Rapids
John Henry
Benny Stephens
University of Town
George Thomson
Frank White
Bernice Gallmeyer
Carl Kintzel
Mary Horr
Robert Burgess
Thomson
Imogene Sisler
Wrethe Koch
Nadine Winchin
Edna Koering
Margaret Mier
Evelyn Teney
Meryl Meyer
Venita Meyer
Donna Jon Koch
Ethel Domer
Wally -Ried
Edward Barnes
Robert Rehmke
Wrobert Burress
Melvin Sister
Everette
Tama High Beats Chelsea 12 to 3 in Baseball
Tama High cruised to a fifth straight win as pitcher Walker fanned 13 and allowed two hits. Quigley homered for the second time this season and Tama totaled 13 hits. Batterymates were Tama Walker Quigley Harden. Chelsea's was Benda Stotelmyre. Tama meets Clutier in the county tournament at Montour Thursday.
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TAMA
Tama High
Chelsea
Walker
Quigley
Harden
Benda
Stotelmyre
Clutier
Montour
Boxing Promoter Faces Fake Fight Plot in Los Angeles
A lurid stage scene in New York and an actual bout in Los Angeles frame Uncle Mike Jacobsen, promoter for J Louise, as he contemplates a proposed heavyweight bout. A California promoter offers 20 000 cash with a share while fearing the boss of the title. Rupert is shown as a veteran foe and potential foil. The piece ends with Uncle Mike cautioning about control and risk.
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New York City
Uncle Mike Jacobsen
J. Louise
Uncle Mike
Stooges
John Doe
California
Los Angeles
Mr. Jacobsen
Stranger
Baer
Nova
Mike
Jack Rupert
Rupert
Gee
K Ropert
Ropert
Jack Ropert
Mike Jacobsen
George seeks Paychek Vinciquerra bout in Des Moines May
Promoter Pinkie George said he has resumed talks for a Johnny Paychek versus Carl Vinciquerra fight in Des Moines. He aims for a May 8 or May 15 date. Also noted is the first automobile license issued to Elwood Haynes of Kokomo Indiana.
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George
John Paychek
Des Moines
Pinkie George
Johnny Paychek
Carl Vinciquerra
Elwood Haynes
Kokomo
Ind
Hoston to Meet Cramer in Coliseum Card
George Hoston, local welterweight, headlines Johnny Fryrear's boxing show at the Coliseum Thursday April 27. He will face Omaha middleweight Jackie Cramer in a ten round bout. Fryrear shifts to crowd friendly fights with new ticket prices and each bout aimed to be exciting.
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George Hoston
Johnny Fryrear
Coliseum
Jackie Cramer
Omaha
Fryfear
Cramer
Hoston
Heston
Fryrear
Rhode Island Law On Refusal Of Public Office
Rhode Island once enforced penalties for officials who refused to accept a public office. The law defined consequences for noncompliance and reflected early 20th century attitudes toward civic duty.
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Rhode Island
Newcomer Faces Cramer as Main Bout Opens Card
Promoter Fryrear says the newcomer will provide a good, even match against Cramer who holds a weight edge and veteran savvy. Referee Alex Fidler and promoter Pinkie George describe Cramer as rough and tough. A full supporting card will be announced in a few days.
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Cramer
Alex Fidler
Omaha
Pinkie George
Des Moines
Fryfear
Fryrear
Iowa State Names New Captains for 1939 40 Teams
The athletic council approved electing Bob Menze Ames and Gordon Nicholas Lawton as co captains of the 1939 40 Iowa State College basketball team. Menze, son of coach Louis Menze, was also named honorary captain of the 1938 39 team. Eugene Armstrong Ames was elected 1940 swimming captain and Royce Cox West Des Moines was named honorary captain of the 1939 wrestling team.
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Ames
Bob Menze
Gordon Nicholas
Lawton
Iowa State College
Athletic Council
Menze
Louis Menze
Iowa State
Eugene Armstrong
Royce Cox
West Des Moines
Raider Ace Mound Workers Get Call
In Farmington Missouri after days of training Cedar Rapids Raiders camp readies mid season diamond action. Manager Ollie Marquardt plans to start Roger Wolff and Voegler with Eddie Marleau on mound for the Misfits and Eugene Babbitt aiding the staff. Stanley Gehrke shines as southpaw with strong Springfield past. Jones hits first home run of spring training. Raids outfield confirms Jones is in lineup. Lewinski yields two walks before Jones lines a second pitch over second base.
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Farmington
Cedar Rapids Raiders
Ollie Marquardt
Roger Wolff
Voegler
Marquardt
Clinton
Eddie Marleau
Eugene Babbitt
Central City
Cedar Rapids
Troy
Ala
Railbirds
Stanley Gehrke
Springfield
Jones
Saas
Lewinski
Raider
Gehrke and Menke in Raiders training camp lineup notes
Gehrke shows solid outfield play in Saturday program as Raiders prepare with Walsh Gugler Taylor Gehrke and Bink in the fieldline. Walter Menke delays decision after terms offer and potential five month deadline looms.
Luther College Nine Opens Home Schedule With Gustavus Adolphus
Luther College baseball opens home play next Saturday April 22 at Decorah hosting Gustavus Adolphus after recent losses to Minnesota 13 7 and 2 0. Pitching woes and base running struggles plagued the Norse in the Minnesota series. Track opens season Saturday facing Upper Iowa at the fairgrounds as cold weather tests Don Petersons squad with five lettermen carrying the load.
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Gazette
Decorah
Minnesota
Minnapolis
Nor
Gustavus Adophus
Reque
Norse
Upper Iowa
Don Peterson
Lette
Japanese Radio Ban Sparks Military Caution
Short wave radios are not permitted in Japan. Military authorities fear the Japanese public would hear too much communi c and pacifist propaganda.
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Japan
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Cal Lahman
Menke
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Walter Walsh
Tt Raiders
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Taylor
Jane Gehrke
Bink
Walter Menke
Harry S. Johnson
Bancroft
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Manny Marquardt
Exce Stanton
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