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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1942

Page

12

Raiders Eye Shifts as Moncao, Seghi Target New Roles

Cedar Rapids manager Ollie Marquardt signals moves for the Three-Eye opener May 3 with Bias Monaco shifting to outfield and Phil Seghi moving to second base while Joe Gregory contends for third. The planned infield reshuffle aims to boost speed and balance power with Blas Monaco, Paul O D ea, Joe Frazier and Seerey supplying left handed power and Seghi, Gregory, O D ea and Frieberger providing punch. Mapping also includes rookie Joe Frazier at third and Joe Marek assigned pitching duties, with George Riegal praised for his stuff and potential as a starter.

Serre Haute Ind Joe Gregory Ollie Marquardt Cedar Rapids Raiders Bias Monaco Phil Seghi Marquardt Cedar Rapids Paul O’dea Joe Frazier Buzz Frieberger Blas Monaco Pat Seerey Lou Kahn Gus Gregory Seghi Frieberger Gregory Seerey O'Dea Cliff Mapes Ollie Joe Marek Moline George Riegal Riegal Cleveland Flint Mich Charley Starasta Railbirds Bryan Stephens Cayuga Raiders Indiana State Teachers

Raider booster ticket drive nears finish on Monday night

The annual booster campaign ends Monday as 16 team managers push for a final burst to beat past sales records. Early strong sales have sponsors anxious to maintain momentum. special inducements accompany the closing rush. Ted Nesper leads the effort urging workers to contact industries and businesses.

Ted Nesper Industries Busi

First pro women’s match headlines Cedar Rapids card

Hanford Post promotes its Keep ’em Smoking campaign as Cedar Rapids hosts the first professional women’s wrestling bout next Thursday at the Coliseum. Mildred Burke, billed as the world’s champion, faces Betty Burley in a high stakes match with Burley hoping to claim the title. Tickets were sold as promoters slash top profits for the Legion campaign.

Hanford Post Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Athletic Club Dick Jones American Legion Mildred Burke Betty Burley Mildred Burley

Franklin Reserve Trackmen Triumph Over McKinley in Dual Meet

Franklin High School track team defeated McKinley 114 to 83 on the Thunderbolts track. McKinley won four events led by Bill Davenport in the 100 yard dash and broad jump. Andrew Blakey set best mark with a high jump of five feet seven inches.

Franklin High School McKinley Thunderbolts Bill Davenport Franklin Bill Burger Andrew Blakey Flanagan Davenport Gray Carfrae Lowe Blakey Turneck Nemecek Curray Morrison G. Cavros Ifth Bates Roose Miller Boyer Roupe Toms Sorensen Gerber Pinsky Vesely Cavros Barry Cabalka McNally Engler Underwood Gra Barnhizer Novak Burger Aarons Rupe Wondy Burrer McKay

Quakers to Practice Sunday at Daniels Park

Quakers baseball candidates and returning players will practice at 9 30 am Sunday on the Daniels park diamond. Manager Gene Bishop invites all last year’s team members and others wishing to try out to be on hand.

Daniels Quaker Oats Daniels Park Gene Bishop

Red Peppers Moralize On Baseball Finances

A Chicago Tribune excerpt challenges the notion that major league losses erase profits. It cites the Philadelphia Phillies owners Nugent and others, notes lavish wealth amid losses, and explains complex book-keeping like player sales, minor league struggles, and the Chicago Cubs stance on Lou Novikoff.

Arch Ward The Chicago Tribune Cedar Rapids St. Louis Houston Columbus Cardinal

Lou's Hitting Recalled Despite Bench Hobbles

The passage recalls Lou's potential as a great hitter seen in the past and notes struggles when suited by injuries or from the bench. It contrasts fans' memory of his swing with current performance, suggesting doubt about his present hitting form.

Lou

Peacocks Open Baseball Schedule With Doubleheader

The Upper Iowa Peacocks start the 1942 baseball season with a doubleheader against Gustavus Adolphus in Fayette. Returning lettermen include three top pitchers Dale Alderson Ed Evans and Wayne Timm, plus captain Charles Morgan and other veterans. The schedule lists games against Gustavus Adolphus Truinois Normal Luther Buena Vista Simpson Wartburg and Wartburg with a commencement on June 1.

Fayette Upper Iowa University Peacocks Gustavus Adolphus Dale Alderson Denison Ed Evans Dove Wayne Timm Charles Morgan Stanley Carl Daily Nora Springs Clarence Riddle Algona Dale Conklin Hawkeye Eaonk Trinois Normal Luther Barba Ee Sim Buena Vista Ideay Simpson

Dubuque Netmen Edge Kohawks 4-3 in Tennis Match

Coe's Kohawks lost to Dubuque University 4-3 as Dubuque Netmen claimed a tight season opener loss to Coe earlier in the week. Kohawks travel to Ames to face Iowa State in their second match of the season.

Coe Iowa State Ames Kohawks Dubuque University

Allied Industrial Golf League Seeks Attendance for Meeting

All team representatives are urged to attend tonight at 7 30 in the Y M C A. Entry fees are to be paid at this meeting.

Allied Industrial Golf League Y.M.C.A

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