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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1944

Page

5

Seahawks Edge Ottumwa 40 32 In Final Minute Win

Iowa City report says the Seahawks finish strong to defeat Ottumwa 40 to 32 after trailing 32 30 with three minutes left. Ary and Klein each score 10 as Holland, Ary and Pugsley spark a late surge while Miller leads Ottumwa with 10. Eddie Hickey and Hon Nordley praised for defense and coaching.

Iowa City Et Gang Iowa Seahawk Wa Navy Ary Klein Jim Ottumwa Jim Holland Seahawks Holland Pugsley Eddie Hickey Hon Nordley Seahawk Reese Newell Miller

Boxing results from across cities feature wins and knockouts

The Associated Press lists several bouts with winners by points or knockout. Willie Pepnay outpointed Chalke Wright in Hartford. Morris Reif knocked out Mike De Stephane in Brooklyn. Vince La Salva outpointed Patsy Giordano in Mt. Vernon. Irish Jimmy Mulligan defeated Billy Sunday by T K O in Boston. Maxie Ba outpointed Alex Garfield in Trenton.

Associated Press Cleveland Willie Pepnay Hartford Conn Chalke Wright Los Angeles Brooklyn Morris Reif Mike de Stephane Philadelphia White Plains N.Y Vince la Salva Mt. Vernon Patsy Giordano Toronto Jersey City

Horvath the Heisman winner mixes wedding date confusion

Ohio State quarterback Les Horvath, the nations outstanding player, told reporters he plans to marry June Weinhardt in June, not December, after receiving the Heisman Trophy. He discussed marriage timing and possible pro options with reporters at a Downtown Athletic Club dinner in New York.

Leslie Horvath Ohio State University Carroll Widdoes New York Horvatt Jack Cuddy Les Horvath Ohio State Eros Les United States Horvath Athletic Club June Weinhardt Parma Ohio Cleveland Fiorvath June Miss Weinhardt Buckeye Blitz Cleveland Rams Wilfred Wottrich Downtown Athletic Club Bill Slater Ted Husing Eddie Dooley Dartmouth New York Touchdown Club

Prep Beat Roundup from East Iowa Games

Prep teams across Blairstown Lisbon Riverside Tama and surrounding towns posted scores and leading scorers in multiple games. Notable performances included James Lonergan and Lavonne in Girls action, with several halves and overtime moments cited for standout efforts.

Keystone Blairstown Marengo Vecent James Lonergan Gitte R. Bova High Laskert Lasach Lisbon Girls Oxford Junction Lisbon Lavonne Aoneeeets Nsen Brooklyn Hartwick Tom McGeorge Wilt Riverside

Montreal Extends Slim Hockey Lead

The Canadiens beat the Bruins 4 to 1 to stretch their NHL lead to three points, the longest margin of the year, in the only game on Tuesday night.

Montreal Boston Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins

Dubuque U. Defeats Green Peacocks 48 25 in Fayette

Special to The Gazette. Dubuque University cagers swamped the Upper Iowa Peacocks 48 to 25 in Fayette Tuesday night. Strotman led the victors with 16 points while Dean Marchant had Upper Iowa's best scoring with 12 points.

Fayette — Dubuque University Upper Iowa Peacocks Green Fayette Strotman Dean Marchant Upper Iowa

Paschal Wins Pro Rushing Title Again

Giants star Bill Paschal extended his 682 yard season total to win the NFL rushing title for a second consecutive year. Johnny Grigas of Card-Pitt finished runner up as Paschal secured the crown with one game left in the campaign.

Chicago Bill Paschal New York Giants Reece Johnny Grigas Card- Pitt Grigas Card-Pitt Paschal Giants Washington Redskins

Colonial's 3024 Pins Top Alley Crew in Lincoln Classic

In Lincoln Classic league action the Colonial Bakery squad led by a pair of 600s posted 3024 pins to defeat the Lincoln alley crew. Red Pfeffer rolled 631, edging Ross Clem by two. Ray Langham added 611 with Stephenson 606 and Hansen 600 in the roster.

Colonial Bakery Lincoln Alley Crew Red Pfeffer Ross Clem Ray Langham F. Stephenson Cliff Hansen

Sinke Leads National Bowling Elims To Semis

Joe Sinke of Chicago topped the field with 4839 pins, 20 more than George Young of Baldwin New York, as national individual match game bowling eliminations moved into the semifinals on Wednesday.

Chicago Joe Sinke Kegler George Young Baldwin N. Y

All American football picks draw mixed praise from voters

The piece argues the all American team is overhyped but notes broad agreement on top players. It highlights Jack Dugger and Phil Tinsley as strong end candidates, Don Whitmire and John Ferraro at tackle, and Army stars Blanchard and Davis as cinch backs. Horvath earns a standout role for Ohio State.

Jack Dugger Ohio State Phil Tinsley Georgia Tech Don Whitmire Navy John Ferraro California Whitmire West Coast Ferrara Joe Stanowicz Army Ben Chase Bill Hackett Pat Filley Notre Dame Johnny Green John Tavener Indiana Appleby Jack Martin Tex Warrington Auburn South Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Blanchard Davis

Norsemen Open Home Cage Schedule Versus La Crosse Teachers

Luther Norsemen, 2-0 after two wins, prepare to host La Crosse Teachers College at Decorah in C. K. Preus gym. Starters Pritz and Pearson forward, Johnson pivot, Alvilden and Nelson guards, with Leu and Larson providing height as reserves.

The Gazette Decorah Hamlet Petersen Luther Norsemen la Crosse Teachers College C. K. Preus Luther Central Coe Eldy Pritz Robert Pearson Walt Johnson Ollie Alvilden Edgar Nelson Fritz Johnson Pearson Mark Leu Mayville N. D Oliver Larson Elgin Pella Cedar Rapids Richard Elliott Harmony Minn Lyle Tollefson Kermit Trinrud Scandinavia Wis John Jemmerpohn McGregor

Loras Defeats Cornell 54-40 In Tight Tilt

Loras Duhawks halted Cornell 54 to 40 as Dave Wareham led the hosts with strong inside play and accurate shooting. Cornell struggled to crack the Duhawks defense, while Chuck Carlson Franchuk and Coble added late baskets for Loras.

Loras Cornell MT. Vernon Cornell Basketeers Loras Duhawks Purple Cagers Duhawks Dave Wareham Hilltoppers Carroll Hawkee Fred Coble Lorasa Koch Hawkee Kaiser Cornell Quint Chuck Carlson Franchuk Coble Durben

Scoring Leaders Highlighted in Narrow College Game

The report notes a 16 point leader and Cornell forward Chuck Carlson adding 6 field goals and 2 free throws.

Cornell Chuck Carlson

DePauw Rallies past Indiana 51 50 in close Yorktown clash

DePauw University overcame a 10 point Indiana lead with a late rally. Jim Gardner sparked the surge as Stan London earned four free throws and Bob Gerichs scored the winning goal with under a minute left. The opening half was tight with a 24 22 DePauw edge at the intermission.

Bloomington Ind DePauw University Indiana Jim Gardner Tigers Stan London DePauw Bob Gerichs

Early College Basketball Scores Across Multiple Schools

Scores from Bruning Nebraska to Moorhead Minnesota show mixed results as teams like St. Olaf beat Purcell Navy Gunners 43 to 39 and St. John's defeated Montclair Teachers 49 to 23. Other matchups include Westminster 84 over Sity Reck 33 and Nebraska Wesleyan 42 over St. Leo Midland 32.

MacAlester St. Olaf Purcell Navy Gunners Oklahoma Oklahoma A and M Philliss Westminster Sity Reck Geneva Carnes Tech Webb Institute St. John’s Montclair Island Coast Guard Fort Wadswo Ona Seahawks Ottumwa Naval

Illinois guard Burmaster fractures leg ending season

Champaign dispatch reports University of Illinois guard Jack Burmaster fractured a leg bone and will miss the rest of the basketball season. The injury was disclosed on Wednesday.

Champaign, Ill Jack Burmaster University of Illinois

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