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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1946

Page

4

Collins Radio Nips Fruehauf In Final Tilt

Collins Radio defeats Fruehauf 4 to 1 at Daniels Park to force a three way tie in the M-1 league with Fruehauf and Wilson remaining in the top standings. Hibben dominated Fruehaut, while Petrzelka led Collins with two singles. A late seventh inning error sealed the win for Collins as they force a playoff scenario for the pennant in 1946.

Tait Cummins Ruehauf Daniels Park Red Hibben Collins Fruehauf Wilson Quaker Oats Iowa Hibben Fruehaut Asun Herent Ces Evo Frife Frank Stastny Fruehaus Donny Martin Janing Oakland Syemee Martin Dvorak Petrzelka Carl Schirm Bob Brown Collins Radio AG Aa Oo CEEK Schirm Formanek Bailey Mendryx Brown Blackman Cc. Schirm Mibben ABR Woaar Bureess Bendorf Andrew Ait Schultz Folkers Stastny Shedeck Walser O'Brien Stepanek Stuhrt eRee Slepanek C. Schirm

Night at D Righthander Victory Over Leng Hibben

Hibben pitched for the team against Leng in a 4-1 night game. D Righthander secured the win with solid pitching, and the offense provided key run support to seal the victory.

Leng Hibben Will'e

Harrison To Call Out Hawk Cage Squad On Oct. 1

Iowa City notes coach Pops Harrison will hold workouts for University of Iowa basketball players beginning October 1 in preparation for a 19 game schedule starting December 2. He forecasts the largest Iowa squad in history, with about 16 major letter winners from 1943 to 1946, including Dave Danner Clayton Wilkinson Herbert Wilkinson Dick Ives Noble Jorgensen Charlie Mason Theron Thomson Bob Lundstedt and Stanley Straatsma.

Iowa City INS Pops” Harrison University of Iowa Iowa Dave Danner Clayton Herbert Wilkinson Dick Ives Noble Jorgensen Charlie Mason Theron Thomson Bob Lundstedt Stanley Straatsma

Vernon Stephens Makes Peace with Mexican Loop

In Mexico City AP reports Vernon Stephens and Jorge Pasquel resolved the dispute over a $5,000 check tied to an alleged $17,500 contract. Pasquel said the check misaddressed delayed the matter and that Stephens had returned funds in April. Pasquel noted sending a new payment for the two games Stephens played in Mexico.

Mexico City Jorge Pasquel Vernon Stephens St. Louis Brown Stephens Pasquel

Three Notre Dame Gridders Compete for Illinois Berths

Champaign Illinois AP three former Notre Dame players vie for starting spots as Illinois closes first week of practice End Bill Huber grabs No 1 left end Julie Rykovich pairs with Buddy Young in the varsity backfield Chic Maggioli listed as a second string halfback

Champaign Notre Dame Illinois Bill Huber Julie Rykovich Buddy Young Chic Maggioli

Plan junior golf meet set for Fort Dodge country club

The Iowa junior golf tournament will be revived next year and held at the Fort Dodge country club. Secretary Herman L. Sani of the Iowa Golf Association announced Saturday. Tentative dates are June 7 to August.

Des Moines INS Iowa Fort Dodge Country Club Herman L. Sani Iowa Golf Association

Golfers Clash as Stars Face National Field

A chaotic report details long list of players and results from a national golf event. Star Jack Fletcher defeats opponents, while Norman Baty and Jim Kau both post wins in early rounds. Palmer and Barnes also win, with mixed doubles featuring Jim Wasta and Kau.

Jamieson Af Hag Jackie Pung Norman Barm Wasta Jim Kau Daker Kauzrich Jack I. Fletcher

Riverside derby pits Colored VFW Giants vs young diamond artists

The Riverside clash features the veteran Colored Giants facing the newer generation of players in a baseball game at the box stadium. Both teams bring notable names and local talent as fans anticipate a competitive showcase.

At Riverside VFW Rapids Box

Dodgers Back Home Bruised But Pugnacious

New York dispatch details the Dodgers return east after a rough western trip dropping to 2 1/2 games behind the Cardinals. St Louis visits Pittsburgh while Brooklyn hosts the Giants for three, with Hatten Higbe and Lombardi set to start. Cardinals have fared well abroad. Dodgers count on home strength at Ebbets Field.

New York INS St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Pittsburgh Dodgers Polo Grounds New York Giants Brooklyn Ebbetsfield Cardinals Joe Hatten Giants Kirby Higbe Vic Lombardi Lombardi Leo Durocher Higbe Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Tex Hughson Jim Bagby Phillies

Wilburn Wins Again at Iowa State Fair Auto races

Jimmy Wilburn of Indianapolis won major honors at the Iowa State fair auto races, taking victory in two of the three events he contested on Friday.

Des Moines INS Jimmy Wilburn Indianapolis

National League Standings and Weekend Schedule

National League standings list St. Louis 78 47 5 and Brooklyn 49 005. Chicago 68. Cincinnati Philadelphia and New York in the mix. Friday results Philadelphia 4 New York 3. Saturday games include Brooklyn at New York and St. Louis at Pittsburgh. Chicago at Cincinnati.

St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Wabebe Kennedy Bascon Johnson Nixgeling Maney Schanz Dickson Strincevich Wie Meusser VanderMeer Fet Boston Detroit Ag Washington Cleveland Embree Oreynolds and Etroit

Tournament of Champions pits four Iowa leagues in showdown

Eastern Iowa baseball shifts Sunday to the first Tournament of Champions at Daniels Park featuring the Iowa Valley Wapsie Valley Maquoketa Valley and M-1 Cedar Rapids leagues. Norway of Iowa Valley faces Fruehaus of M-1 at 12 30 p m Alburnett of Wanpsie Valley meets Cascade champions of Maquoketa Valley at 2 15 p m Winners meet at 4 p m for the title. CYO benefit with seats for over 2 500. early birds pick pews.

Iowa Daniels Park Cedar Rapids Norway Iowa Valley Fruehaus Alburnett Wanpsie Valley Fabulous Cascade Maquoketa Valley

17 Year Old Lass Sets New Record On Skish Tourney

In Indianapolis 17 year old Dorothy Vogel of Paterson New Jersey set a national record in the skish event with 97 points out of 100. Joan Salvato of Paterson placed second with 64 while Mrs Otto Reisman of Kansas City was third with 54 and Carol Steel of Chicago fourth with 50. Applegren won the men’s skish fly with 84. Jack Moore of Indianapolis was second with 81 and Jim Barton of Detroit third with 77. Wilbur Brooks of Indianapolis set a new national mark in the skish ball event scoring 82 to win. Drake second and George A Ziegenhardt of Cincinnati and Bob Indy of San Diego tied for third with 72. Reisman won the women’s bail event with 63 and Vogel was runner up with 61.

Indianapolis INS Dorothy Vogel Paterson N. J Drake George A. Ziegenhardt Cincinnati Bob Indy San Diego Calif Tales Reisman Kansas ‘City Misa ‘Vogel Loisie Toledos Ohio Jimmy Green San Francisco Villa Lovely St. Louis Liotta Cleveland

Big Ten To Study Its an Operation of Athletics

E G Schroeder athletic director and Prof Karl Leib Iowa faculty representative will attend a western conference sports leaders session in Chicago. They will review conference regulations for conformity with a recently adopted principles declaration and discuss scholarship conformity, basketball double headers, and eligibility rules barring athletes from appearing on sponsored radio broadcasts.

Iowa City G. Schroeder University of Iowa Karl Leib Iowa Chicago

Kersten to shift from halfback to fullback at Kings Point

William Kersten a 19 year old 210 pound former University of Iowa left halfback reported to Coach Bill Reinhart at Kings Point Saturday. Reinhart said he would be shifted to fullback.

Kings Point N. Y William Kersten Logan University of Iowa Bill Reinhart U. S. Merchant Marine Academy Reinhart

Tucker's at Watkins Iowa Valley Clash on Sunday

The Tucker Auto Salvage team will play here Sunday against Watkins of the Iowa Valley league.

Watkins Tucker Auto Salvage

Kickers Draw Attention as Hawk Drills Continue

Iowa University football practice nears end of week two with emphasis on timing. Backfield coach Frank Carideo notes players eager to learn and improve. Kickers Hoerner and Fechter show distance on long boots while punters lack consistency. Backs work on blocking dummies, ends refine pass receiving, guards drill on pulling. Team size drops from 78 to 68. Dave Williams, former Ottumwa standout, joins by voluntary suit return.

Iowa City INS Worlk Iowa U Frank Carideo Hawkeye Dick Hoerner Russ Fechter Carideo Iowa Sincoe Dave Williams Ottumwa

New Orleans Blue Jays Capture National Legion Title

The New Orleans Blue Jays defeated Trenton 3 to 1 to win the American Legion National baseball crown. New Orleans capitalized on a fourth inning lapse, scoring all three runs while Riordan allowed only two hits. Unhaze and H Pase, Riordan and Ryan work the game for the two sides.

Charleston, S. Co INS New Orleans Blue Jays Crescent City American Legion Trenton Gus Riordan New Orleans Unhaze H. Pase Riordan Ryan

Coe Advances in Softball Playoff

Coe defeated Sinclair Memorial 6-1 in the third playoff game at Ellis Field to earn a spot against the Quaker Oats Wilson winner for the city championship. Murphy of Coe had a homer and two doubles in three trips, with Pickney also homering. Sinclair could muster limited offense as two men reached first later in the game.

Coe Vs. College Sinclair Memorial Ellis Coe Quaker Oats-Wilson Sinclair Groves Firat Womacka Roves Borherun Eet Murphy Pickney Pigoumss McGill Mur

Carmichael Wins Semi Pro Tournament Qualifier

Carmichael California defeated Waco Texas eight to seven but faces eligibility issues as both advance to the national semi pro baseball tournament quarter finals start Saturday. Portland Oregon beat Boeing nine of Wichita five to four in another result.

Wichita Kaw INS Carmichael Calif Waco Texas Texans Portland Ore Boeing

Hogan Opens Golden State Open with Lead

Ben Hogan, 135 pounds from Hershey Pennsylvania, shot five under par 66 to lead the Golden State Open after day one at California Country Club. Herman Keiser tied for second at 69, with Tony Penna Art Stewart and Jack Gage tied for third at 69. Elsworth Vines started strong with three birdies but finished one over par 36 on the back.

Los Angeles Little Ben Hogan Hershey Dynamo Hogan Herman Keiser Akron Ohio Tony Penna Cincinnati Art Stewart Jack Keiser Penna Elsworth Vines Chicago Tom O'Shanter Vines

Nine Local Netmen Enter Tri-State Tennis Meet at Burlington

Cedar Rapids players led by Jim Netolicky Dick Ball Bill Ball John Palmer Tom Grayston Henry Gundling and Frank Nye competed in men s singles at Burlington s annual Tri state meet Saturday. Ball Jim Wasta and Henry Gundling Jr. played in junior events while Mr and Mrs James McAndrews entered mixed doubles starting Sunday. The tournament runs through Labor Day.

Cedar Rapids Burlington Jim Netolicky Dick Ball Bill Ball John Palmer Tom Grayston Henry Gundling Frank Nye Ball Jim Wasta James McAndrews

Marshalltown Moose Lodge set to face St Patrick's Cedar Falls

In the state softball tournament quarterfinals Marshalltown Moose Lodge will clash with St Patrick's Cedar Falls Saturday night. Cedar Falls defeated Tobin Packers 12 to 2 and Marshalltown beat Frantz Standard Service 2 to 0 in second round. Walker Realty of Des Moines beat Greenwood Electric 7 to 0 in the first girls championship game. The girls title will be decided over a best two of three series.

DES Moines INS Marshalltown Moose Lodge St. Patrick’s Cedar Falls Tobin Packers Fort Dodge Frantz Standard Service Walker Realty Greenwood Electric

Feud over status of McWilliams continues at West Point

West Point authorities denied for the third time that Cadet football star Shorty McWilliams had quit the academy. Col Ned D Moore, public relations officer, said the reported resignation had not reached the commandant and McWilliams has been working out with the Army team amid the Army Mississippi State dispute.

West Point N. Y INS Remy Shorty McWilliams

Red Sox Purchase Strickland From New Orleans

George Strickland a 20 year old third baseman who just completed his first year in baseball was purchased by the Boston Red Sox from New Orleans of the Southern association. The six foot right hander signed with New Orleans in 1943 but was drafted soon afterward and is slated to join the Sox next spring.

Boston George Strickland Boston Red Sox New Orleans Southern Association Sox

Davenport Falls in See-Saw Fight for Lead in Loop

Davenport relinquished first place in the Three I league after Quincy defeated the Cubs 9 to 5 behind Yankovich who allowed eight hits. Danville regained first with a 10 to 6 win over Terre Haute. Waterloo beat Springfield 9 to 4 and Decatur easily won 13 to 8 over Evansville.

United Tress Davenport Danville Quincy Cubs Yankovich Cub Hurters Terre Haute Waterloo Springfield Brownies Decatur Evansville

Cleveland Browns Rally To Beat Brooklyn Eagles

The Cleveland Browns rallied from a 13 to 7 halftime deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Eagles 35 to 20 in a preseason game in Akron Ohio. A crowd of 35 964 watched the contest and saw the Browns establish themselves as a fighting combination in the all American conference.

Akron, Ohio INS Cleveland Browns Browns Brooklyn Eagles

Braves Buy Elliott From Rainiers

Glenn Elliott, a bespectacled left handed pitcher for the Seattle Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League, has been sold to the Boston Braves of the National League. The sale was announced Saturday by vice president Roscoe C. Torrance known as Torchy.

Seattle Glenn Elliott Seattle Rainiers Boston Braves Roscoe C. “Torchy Torrance

Boxing results feature various arena bouts and outpoints

In New York Tony Pellone 134 defeats Bill Graham 139 by outpoint in a 10 round match. Lula Costantino 125 1/4 outpoints Bobby Williams 148 from Leesburg Florida in their bout. A Guida 140 outpoints Pat Scanlon Lil at Brooklyn. Gene Felton 187 Long Beach California defeats Kid Vermosil 177 Sonora Mexico in San Diego California.

Associated Press New York Tony Pellone Bill Graham Lula Costantino Bobby W Williams Leesburg Fla Brooklyn Guida New Yorks Pat Scanlon San Diego Calif Gene Felton Long Beach Stepped Kid Vermosillo Sonora Mexico

Average score in Florida's Orange Bowl classic

The Miami based report notes that the average score across 12 Orange Bowl games is 21 to 10 in favor of the winner.

Miami Fla Florida

Sunset on Lake Huron by Edgar A Guest

The poem portrays a sunset over Lake Huron, describing purple gold light on the waves and a tranquil scene on a rocky ledge. The verse reflects on mans journey, faith in God, and a wish for a peaceful final moment guided by sunset’s glory.

Lake Huron

Winter Flying Service Incorporated incorporation notice

Notice of incorporation for Winter Flying Service Incorporated seeks formal charter under Iowa Inns of Iowa. Cedar Rapids in Linn County named as principal place. business scope includes aviation, aircraft sales, leasing, maintenance, instruction, real estate for flying fields, and related services. Directors numbered from two to four with officers elected from among them. Dan F Hunter Sr appears as president. Dan F Hunter Jr and Jim L Wathan listed as officers. Name interchangeable with Hunter Flying Service Incorporated. corporate debts exempt from private property.

Hunter Flying Service, Incorporated Inns of Iowa Winter Flying Service Cedar Rapids Linn Iowa Tawa Stokk Dan F. Hunter Cedar Rapids Town Gwendolyn D. Hunter Dan F Hunter Jim L Wathan Dan F Hunter Jr Jim L. Wathan Hunter Ying Service, Inc Ee Wesignations Pero Hunter Flying Service Incorporated Dan ¥. Hunter Sehan Tis Secretars Orney

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