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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1940

Page

3

Cedar Rapids Athletes in Tutor Relays at Coe

Cedar Rapids will send 93 athletes to the Cedar Falls tutor relay meet at Iowa State Teachers College. Coe faces possible losses with Fred Verink out due to appendicitis, affecting sprint and jump events. The event features defending champions, notable colleges, and an exhibition mile with Charles Fenske and Tom Johnson among entrants.

Fred Verink Coe Verink Equiad Rome Wile dl Ms Beal Cedar Rapids Wilson High Franklin Roosevelt McKinley Ed Walters Grinnell Bill Bell Phil Carspecken Cornell Tom Johnson Iowa State Teachers

Name Letter Winners At Oxford Junction

Special to The Gazette reveals Oxford Junction basketball letter recipients. Girls recipients include Marie Bisinger, Helen Henak, Helen Harms, Cecelia Lasack, Dorothy Nowachek, Eva Kuehring, Verna Nowachek, Betty Starr, and Elain Lasack. Boys recipients are Lester Turner, James Turner, Marvin Klahn, Eward Magruder, Leonard Benhart, James Benhart, and John Stuhr.

Oxford Junction Kenneth Blackman Marie Bisinger Helen Henak Helen Harms Cecelia Lasack Dorothy Nowachek Eva Kuehring Verna Nowachek Betty Starr Elain Lasack Lester Turner James Turner Marvin Klahn Eward Magruder Leonard Benhart James Benhart John Stuhr

Bill Green Recovers After Emergency Appendectomy

Newton fullback Bill Green of the University of Iowa football team is recovering Friday from an emergency appendectomy performed Thursday night. Iowa coach Dr. Eddie Anderson was present during the operation.

Iowa City Bill Green Newton University of Iowa Eddie Anderson Iowa Green

Viewing the Field at Coe as Fred Verink Recruited

Coe College coach Forest Rutgers touts Fred Verink as the key sprinter for the season. Verink won the 100 and 220 in last Saturday’s home meet, but his availability for future events remains uncertain as the 220 and 440 relays face Grinnell and State Teachers this Saturday. Verink has two seasons of varsity eligibility remaining after transferring from Purdue and joining as a sophomore last year.

Coe Fred Verink Forest Rutgers Grinnell and State Teachers Fred Purdue

Medwick Rivalry With Cobb Draws Fans And Foes Alike

The piece surveys Joe Medwick’s evolving public image as a potential box office draw, comparing him to Ty Cobb and John McGraw’s history of provoking fan animosity. It notes his current sulking stance and salary rows, arguing that deeper hostility could boost attendance as fans crave seeing a celebrated villain.

New York Joe Medwick Medwick John McGraw Ty Cobb McGraw Giants Cobh Jack Sharkes Nat Holman Oman Bill Tilden Medwith Ife Cardinals

Complete Point Contest At Y Saturday For Boys

Final two events in a ten event point contest in progress for two months will be run off Saturday at 2 pm in the YRCA gym. Events are pull-ups and running high jump. High point winners in seven age divisions will receive Y letters with gym inscription. Parents invited to attend finals.

YRCA

Shellsburg Runs Past Newhall 10 to 9 in opener

Shellsburg defeats Newhall 10 to 9 in the season opener. Batteries were Thomas and Peacock for Shellsburg, Grovert and Thompson for Newhall. Schedule shows games April 19, 22, 34 at Blatssrosy, Urbana, May 2, 7, 16 with various opponents.

Shelilsburg Shellsburg Newhall Thomas and Peacock Shellsburn Grovert and Thompson Blatssrosy Pat Atkins Pala

Nebraska Noses Out Luther Nine 4 to 3

Nebraska edged Luther 4 to 3 in a five inning game. Truscott pitched five hit ball for the winners and lives truscott and Jarre Echmode contributed offensively. Carey Radske and Sale also provided support as Nebraska secured the victory.

Nebraska Luther University of Nesbraska Truscatt Lauitre Truscott Jarre Echmode Carey Radske Sale

Finland uses motorcycles with tail lights to guide buses at night

Due to blackout rules in effect, special tail light motorcycles assist nighttime bus guidance. The arrangement helps visibility and safety, with patrols coordinating routes and signaling from the rear to ensure smooth transit after dark.

Ino Fnnland

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