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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1941

Page

16

Raiders Engage In Intra Squad Practice At Carthage

Cedar Rapids Raiders wrap up heavy drills in Carthage Missouri with an intra squad game ending disputed 4 to 3. Manager Ollie Marquardt weighs replay while splitting squads for another practice and prepares for Saturday tilt against Atlas Powder of Joplin.

Carthage Harry S. Johnson Cedar Rapids Raiders Ollie Marquardt Marquardt Yannigans Handy del Jones Raiders Atlas Powder Company Joplin

Luther Beats Carleton Nine Twice In 1941 Opener

Luther opened the 1941 baseball season by taking both ends of a doubleheader from Carleton 5 to 4 and 14 to 3 at Decorah. In the first game Radtke and Ruhe dueled until Luther scored the decisive run in the eighth on Ingvoldstad’s hit, a sacrifice, and an error. The second game featured nine Luther runs in the first three innings as Howard struggled with control, De Vere Carey held the Norse hitless through six, Kraupa finished the no-hit frame, and rain ended the contest.

Decorah Luther Radtke Ruhe Ingvoldstad Norse Howard de Vere Carey Kraupa

Award Monograms To Iowa U Gym Performers

IOWA CITY UP Eight varsity awards have been made to University of Iowa gymnasts for intercollegiate meet work. Athletic Director E G Schroeder announced major I letters to Lyle Felderman of Dubuque Arno Burntrock of Waukon and John Hill of Iowa City minor letters went to William Kindel baugh Chariton Don Weiss Dubuque Captain Harold Leffler

Iowa City University of Iowa E. G. Schroeder Lyle Felderman Dubuque Arno Burntrock Waukon John Hill William Kindelbaugh Chariton Don Weiss Harold Leffler

Rowley Nine Wins Buchanan County Tourney Opener

Rowley defeated Hazleton 5 to 3 in a first round Buchanan county baseball tournament game. Hazleton batteries were Smith Catshall and Corcoran. Rowley batteries were Corkery and Smith.

Rowley Buchanan County Hazleton Smith, Catshall Corcoran Corkery Smith

Columbus Softball Team Plans Practice at Ellis Park

The Columbus soft ball team will practice Thursday at Ellis Park at 6 30 p m. Members interested in joining are asked to be present.

Columbus Ellis Park

Wisconsin varsity crew lettered only one swimmer back

Madison dispatch notes that among six University of Wisconsin varsity crew members, only one returned to compete or resume duties after unspecified events. The fragment hints at a disrupted lineup and incomplete team roster.

Fayette High Falls 7 0 in Conference Baseball

Fayette High School lost to Sumner 7 to 0 in an Upper Iowa Conference baseball game. Sumner exploded for four runs in the first inning and secured the win with steady hitting and pitching.

The Gazette Fayette Fayette High Iowa Sumner

Ossian-A squad reports for baseball at De Sales High

A 15 player Ossian-A squad reports for baseball practice at De Sales High. Candidates include Gerald Becker Edwin M Becker Cletus Bodensteiner Dick Ryan Greg Remke Bill Weier Joe Gerleman Bruno Schuldmeyer Tom Scholz Al phonse Tiekspetter and Raymond.

Ossian de Sales High Gerald Becker Edwin M Becker Cletus Bodensteiner Dick Ryan Greg Remke Bill Weier Joe Gerleman Bruno Schuldmeyer Tom Scholz Alphonse Tiekspetter Raymond

Shellsburg Baseball Fires Past Palo 17 2 In win

Shellsburg High School routed Palo 17 to 2 to extend its win streak to three games. Coach K. E. Matt leads a 27 player squad with upcoming games listed including Milan, Atkins, Newhall, Urbana, and Keystone in late April to mid May.

The Gazette Shellsburg Palo Urbana K. E. Matt Milanitestome Euaiidivs Atkins Psaio Newhaill Keystone

Walker Coaches Award Basketball Letters to Houlahan Crew

Walker high school presented basketball letters on Tuesday to Esther Stoll Isabelle Mausser Cecilia Mulneaux Luella Bare Virginia Rainville La Velle Strang Cherry McKee Geraldine Waterbury and William Carpenter Harvey Skallerup Edward Schmitz LaVerne Addle Forrest Shackelford Fulton Ross. William Carpenter earned a special star as honorary captain of the boys team. Alburnett defeated Walker 7 to 2 at Walker on Monday.

Walker Houlahan Lester Hipple Esther Stoll Isabelle Mausser Cecilia Mulneaux Luella Bare Virginia Rainville la Velle Strang Cherry McKee Geraldine Waterbury William Carpenter Harvey Skallerup Edward Schmitz LaVerne Addle Forrest Shackelford Fulton Ross Alburnett

Jones County Baseball Tourney Opens Next Week

Oxford Junction hosts the Jones county baseball tournament starting Monday through Wednesday. Opening pairings include Morley versus Martelie and Center Junction against Ne, with Wyom­ing playing Oxford Junction at 4:00 p.m. The event brings local teams together for a three day bracket.

the Gazette Oxford Junction Morley

Tipton Hosts Cedar County High School Track Meet

The Cedar county high school track meet will be held next Wednesday with Mechanicsville Springdale West Branch Clarence Stanwood and Tipton competing. Tipton defends its champion status.

The Gazette Tipton Cedar County Mechanicsville Springdale West Branch Clarence Stanwood

Waukon High Beats Decorah In 10-5 Baseball Victory

Wauk on high school team defeated Decorah 10 to 5 on Tuesday. Erickson of Waukon allowed only three hits in the win.

Waukon Waukon High School Decorah Erickson

Munski to Run Special Mile at Drake Relays

John Munski, ex Missouri miler, will compete in the special mile and a half at Drake Relays, replacing Mel Trott and joining notables Greg Rice. Wisconsin, Texas, and East Texas squads are also in attendance as Texas pursues relays in the 440, 880, and sprint medley events.

DES Moines John Munski University of Missouri Bill Easton Munski Mel Trott Greg Rice Notre Dame University of Wisconsin Victor Kansas University of Texas East Texas State Teachers College Texas Clyde Littlefield

Drew Locksmiths Hit 2712 Pins At A B C

ST PAUL Minn After landing prize money in the five man division with 2712 on games of 911 807 and 994 Tuesday members of the Drew of Cedar Rapids will roll their minor events in the American Bowling congress tournament here Wednesday afternoon. Loraine Schrader led the Cedar Rapids team with 617 on games of 190 172 and 255.

ST. Paul, Minn Drew of Cedar Rapids Loraine Schrader

Hank Leiber Shows Signs Of Weakening

Chicago AP reports Hank Leiber, the last holdout in major league baseball, appears to weaken as he resists a 1941 salary offer around $13,000 after batting .302 in 1940.

Hank Leiber Chicago Leiber Ilx

More Than $1,100 In Prize Awards For City Pin Meet

City bowling tournament closes with over $1,100 in prizes across four divisions plus all-events. Frank Stanek announces prize checks at Lincoln Alleys for team captains and winners Friday at 9 p.m. Cards include Lincoln lanes and local clubs with varying amounts and placements.

Frank Stanek Stanek Lincoln

Buckeyes Wildcats Lead Big Ten Baseball Race

CHICAGO AP Ohio State and Northwestern shared the Big Ten lead Wednesday though weekend games loom. Northwestern beat Chicago 11 to 4 to complete a two game series after winning the opener. Ohio State defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 while Michigan fell to Notre Dame 6 to 2. Purdue Illinois and Indiana Iowa games also listed.

Chicago Ohio State Northwestern Wildcats Michigan Notre Dame Cincinnati Iowa Purdue Illinois Indiana

Manchester Wins By Shutout Route

Manchester high school defeated Independence 5 to 0 in the opener of the baseball ton heretofore. Opportune hit ting and Howard Wilson pitched a strong game with 15 strikeouts and four hits allowed. Manchester had nine hits while G Barnd and Roger McIntosh hit triples with runners aboard. Coach Leonard Cole plans to start against Earlville Friday.

Manchester Howard Wilson Manchester High School Independence G Barnd Roger McIntosh Wilson Leonard Cole Earlville

American coast star 621 doubles and singles trials

A compact report notes that on Wednesday the American coast star 621 conducted doubles and singles trials, highlighting tryouts and player involvement.

American Coast Star

Walter To Be Starter At Beloit Relays Again

Beloit Wis May 2 Beloit relays will have Rut Walker as head starter for the fifth annual meet. Walker, a former Big Ten track star and current assistant coach at North Big Ten, will lead about 55 officials. This marks his fourth year as Beloit relays starter.

Belot Wis Rut Walker

Grinnell Golfers Beat Parsons in Season Opener

Grinnell's golf team opened its season with an 11 to 7 victory over Parsons college Tuesday afternoon. Harrel of Parsons shot a 77 for low score, while Bierman of Grinnell was next with 79. Bailey and Bridgham of Grinnell each defeated Parsons players, with multiple 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 margins in late matches.

Grinnell Parsons College Harrel Parsons Bierman Child Graham Been Bean Bailey Bean Bridgham

Tony Novotny Tops Red Crown City Classic with 668

Tony Novotny rolled 191 245 232 for a 668 series to lead Lincoln Alleys to three wins over Gazette gang in the Red Crown City Classic league. His team posted a 2918 series as Knowles, Hoppe, and Scott also contributed strong numbers. Chuck Blazek led Lincoln league with a 598 series as Herbal Service swept Schlitz Beer. Oates topped Armstrong in the Red Crown Minor league with a 516 series.

Tony Novotny Lincoln Alleys Gazette Gang Knowles Scott John Hoppe Chuck Blazek Lincoln Herbal Service Schlitz Beer Oates Armstrong Ladies Red Crown

Coggon Drops Out Of Wapsie Circuit Vacancy Emerges

Center Point announces Coggon will not be represented in the Wapsie Valley baseball league this year due to illness of Manager-Sponsor Charlie DeWoody. Managers may contact Secretary Harry Brookman. Center Point Central City Albuerett Walker Springville keep membership.

Center Point Charlie DeWoody Coggon Wapsie Valley Baseball League Harry Brookman Central City Alburnett Walker Springville

Lem Franklin To Fight Selman Martin In Des Moines May Card

Lem Franklin, fourth ranked Cleveland heavyweight, will face Selman Martin of Chicago in a 10 round bout at the Des Moines Coliseum on May 2. Promoter Pinkie George announced the double main event, with two other fighters yet to be selected. Franklin has KO wins over Savold Vinciquerra Reddish and Blunt. Blunt recently beat Buddie Baer.

Des Moines Lem Franklin Cleveland Selman Martin Chicago Pinkie George Franklin Lee Savold Paul Carl Vinciquerra Willie Reddish Eddie Blunt Buddie Baer

New Names Adorn A B C Standings in Bowling Congress

In St Paul, two new leaders emerge as the 41st annual American Bowling Congress nears completion. The Eastsides of Los Angeles posted a team score of 3629 Tuesday night to climb to fourth, while the Sotee See Ss Le ton group from Iowa adds confidence with a 676 by Anthony Monteverde and a strong showing by Ernie Soest.

ST. Paul, Minn Los Angeles Leton Iowa Seletok Genes Anngeles Anthony Monteverde Ernie Soest

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