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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1944

Page

3

Passing Duel Looms in All-Star Tilt Luckman vs. Dobbs

The 11th annual All-Star game at Dyche Stadium Evanston promises a pass duel between Glenn Dobbs and Sid Luckman as rosters face injuries and absences. Luckman leads all time passing in prior showdowns while Dobbs aims to match. Bears veterans show modest efficiency projections amid training camp notes and weight changes among key players.

Chicago INS Dyche Evanston Dyche Stadium Sid Luckman Maritime Service Glenn Dobbs Tulsa University Dobbs Washington Redskins Luckman Columbia University Texas Christian Davey O’brien New York Giants Bears Tennessee Steve van Buren Louisiana Notre Dame Pvt Corwin Clatt Creighton Miller John Yonaker Bill Huber Washington Red Skins Chicago Bears Collegeville Ind George Halas Navy Luke Johnsos Bruins Johnsos Jack Sweeney Cincinnati Bulldog Turner Texas Ea Sprinkle

Devil Diver Triumphs in Wilson Stakes at Belmont Park

Devil Diver owned by Greentree stable ridden by Ted Atkinson won the 15th Wilson Stakes at Belmont Park by 24 lengths. Bull Reigh ridden by Johnny Longden finished second, Wait A Bit with Johnny Westrope third. Devil Diver carried 117 pounds as the 1 to 4 favorite and paid $2.50 $2.30 and $210 after posting the 1 mile time of 1 36 1/5.

New York Ins Devil Diver Greentree Stable Ted Atkinson Belmont Park Bull Reigh Johnny Longden Johnny Westrope

Price Level wins Narragansett Jeanne D Arc Stakes

Price Level ridden by J Gilbert wins the $5,000 added Jeanne D Arc Stakes at Narragansett Park six furlongs. The juvenile filly finishes a length ahead of Jack's tl with Belfast third. It is Price Level's fourth straight victory, paying $3.00 $2.80 and $2.40. Time 1:11 4/5.

Pawtucket R.I INS Price Level Crispin Oglebay Narragansett Park J. Gilbert Jack Belfast

Fry Wins National Girls Tennis Championship in Philadelphia

Shir ley Fry, 17, from Akron, defeats Louise Snow of Bakersfield in straight sets 6-0 6-2 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club to claim the national girls title. Snow retires from the event after this finish and had earlier beaten Joanne Dunn 6-1 6-1 in the semifinals. Snow also reaches doubles final with Sylvia Baker of Santa Monica.

Philadelphia Shirley Fry Akron Blonde Louise Snow Bakersfield Calif Philadelphia Cricket Club Miss Fry Miss Snow Middle States Joanne Dunn Des Moines Sylvia Baker Santa Monica

Lincoln Commercial Bowling League Meeting Slated

A meeting of the Lincoln Commercial bowling league is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the Lincoln Alleys. All teams are urged to have representatives present.

Lincoln Commercial Bowling League Lincoln

Seahawks Embrace T Formation Oncoming Season

Smith fills in at back field after early blocker shortage as Taylor touts rugged Seahawks. He notes the team’s confidence in the T formation, citing Creighton as a point of reference and asserting the Seahawks will be hard to beat this year.

Ster Smith Taylor Seahawks Creighton G.I Kozab England D.D.H War Dad Ike Monty Navy Iowa Navy Seahawks Jack Meager Charles Feud Wilkinson Art Guepe Charles Jaskwhich Doxie Moore Tom Hearden Steve Sinko Rust Thunderbolt Billy Shuttleworth Louie Ginsberg Bill Barron Grant Jennings Roosevelt Don Martin George Baba George McFatridge Jack Abshire Cooper McKinley Tom Caruthers Jim Ryan Russell Crawford Andy Blakey Alex Abodeely Franklin and Wilson Armed Services Rambler Paulu Roughriders Cedar Rapids Louis Ginsberg Bob Veley Dick McCaulay Don Hlubucek Jim Grissel George Lenzen Charles Sheehy Mark Panther Bob Schei Bob Willson Chuck Scott Marion Hines Barnard Bob Anderson Don Andrew Harry Farmer Don Bys Bill Coburn Don Conway Darrell McCreedy John Moore Don Lorenzen Bill Birkicht Tom Gaines Lyle Baker Bud Havlik Lloyd Hoyle Ramon Urban Dick Fikejs Dick Holden Joe Lorenc Vern Martin Les Melichar Bob Vrbicek Bob Levi Walter Moscrip Keith Baker Dick Birkicht Don Black Jim Conway Don Gaines Vernon Havlik George Lebeda Earl Lintz Bob Mayfield Wilbur Miller Milton Polehna Bud Truesdell Tom Whitelaw Bud Woods Frank Zobac Tom Carruthers Jerry +.Cimburek Tom Thomas Bill Faches Bill Seaton Ray Roach Wayne Harger George Sundberg John Mesknes Ray Sorenson Roy Sorenson Joe Haddy Nick Folion Jack Delbridge Bob Mead Mort Ballard Bob Sedlacek Harry Nofal Darrell Athey Eldon Pugh Norman Long Tom Kehm Ronnie Beam Gerald Newport Bill Day

Cedar Rapids Gazette in War Notes From Far Flung Posts

A Cedar Rapids Gazette column blends letters from service members and correspondents overseas. Readers learn of Navy Shore Patrols in San Diego, paratrooper training, World Series hopes, and Guam civilians’ plight under Japanese occupation, with updates from Fort Lewis, Oakland, and New Zealand units.

Prep Grid Squads Below Expectations For Four High Schools

The four Wilson Franklin McKinley and Roosevelt high schools opened practice after initial physical exams and equipment issue. Attendance ranged from 108 to 139 hopefuls with expectations up to about 160 before classes begin.

Jimmie Bettle Wilson Franklin McKinley Roosevelt Franklin and Roosevelt

Indians Fall To Cubs In Tight Cleveland Loss

In a rough Chicago game, Klieman charged with the loss as Cleveland toppled 6 to 5. Key hits came from Boudreau, Tucker, and Trosky with strong defense by Keltner and Webb. Lopat and Heving pitched for Cleveland, while Smith and Kileman worked for Chicago amid a late surge by the Cubs.

Chicago Cleveland Schalk Rocco Hoag Moses Secrey C’nett Boudreauss Trosky Mack Tresh Smith Tooo Webb Kileman Lopat Heath tReynolds Heving P Ogono Elee Kiteman Keltner Cullenbine Schluder Webb Boudreau Tucker Hodgin

Ohio State star Nakama captures freestyle title in AAU meet

In Great Lakes Illinois, Kto Nakama from Ohio State annexed his second freestyle title while Joe Verdeur of Philadelphia held his breast stroke crown in the second round of the National AAU outdoor championships Saturday night.

Great Lakes, Ill Kto Nakama Ohio State University Joe Verdeur Philadelphia

By Jimming Sets American Derby Record at Washington Park

Georgie Woolf guided Alfred Parker’s By Jimming to 2 03 in the mile and a quarter American Derby at Washington Park. The colt broke Cavalcade 1934 and Whirlaway 1941 marks, romping six lengths ahead of Old Kentuck with Nelson Dunstan third and Pensive fourth. Winnings totaled 61 650 with show and place payouts to competitors. An estimated 23 000 spectators watched the 34th running on a fast track.

Chicago Georgie’ Woolf Alfred Parker Jimming Washington Park Cavalcade Whirlaway Jimminy Twilight Tear Parker Old Kentuck Walmac Farm Nelson Dunstan Dearborn Stable Pensive Calumet Farm

Braves edge in nightcap 3 2 as Drews clues late score

In Philadelphia Boston split a doubleheader with the Braves winning 3 2 in the nightcap. Frank Drews delivered a ninth inning triple to score Damon Phillips behind Vernon Kennedy and Johnny Hutchings duel. Al Gearheauser held Boston to five hits in the first game.

Braves al Gearheauser Jim Tobin Vernon Kennedy Johnny Hutchings Hutchings Frank Drews Damon Phillips Philadelphia Boston O/Drews Stewart Etchison G'heaus'r Hofferth T Huston Macon rKluttz Tobin tRan Hiladelphia Oston Phillips Gerheauser Mullen Ger Heauser Adams Mass Finley Luplen Philips Drews Yobin Reardon Goetz Jorda Beatton AB Mullen Wimann Ol Holmes Maconif Northey Niemanns Wasdell Kluttz Letchas Peacock N Phillips Kennedy Rutchingsz Seal Letchan Wietelmann Jords HOA

All-American women golfers chase pace at 54-hole mark

At 54 holes the leaders stand at 236 and 238 with Dorothy Germain and Georgia Tainter tied for second behind the leader. Phyllis Otto sits fourth at 244 while Ann Casey and Lois Penn trail with 255 and 270 respectively. The article also notes Max Lanier’s great career as a lefthanded pitcher for the Cardinals.

Dorothy Germain Georgia Tainter Phyllis Otto Atlantic Iowa Ann Casey Mason City Lois Penn Des Moines Max Lanier Cardinals

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