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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1945

Page

8

Franklin Thunderbolts Top Wilson In City Battle

Franklin defeats Wilson 31-24 in the second half after a 15-13 halftime swing. Rust, Lorenc, Pinch and Hoff led the Thunderbolts while Gaines, Pinch and Phelan stood out on floor play. Wilson sophomores edged Franklin 30-28 in the curtain-raiser with Reed and Simonovsky delivering late scores.

Glenn L. Medhus Franklin Downing Wilson Thunderbolt Wink Pinch Cohrs Thunderbolts Lorenc Harmon Wilson Havlik Anderson Rust Hoff Watson Ramblers Gaines Phelan Reed Simonovsky Franklin, Wilson Astaf Chadimal Wilson—Gaines Birkicht Hermon Lorenc J. Havitk Anderen Franklin Sands Wilson Sophs Weichman Melichar Jenny Fulton Cra Chadima Mrad Simanovsky

Budge versus Tilden in world hardcourt semifinal

Top seed Don Budge faces 52 year old William T. Tilden II in the world professional hardcourt semifinals in Los Angeles. Tilden upset Les Stoefen to reach the last four while Budge advanced past Ben Gorchekoff. Fred Perry meets Bobby Riggs in the other semi.

Los Angeles Don Budge William T. Tilden II Tilden Les Stoefen Budge Ben Gorchakoff Fred Perry John Fatince Bobby Riggs Jack March New York Perry March Bill Weissbach Palm Springs

Sonny Horne Edges Levine In Bout At Valley Stream

New York fighter Sonny Horne age 168 from Valley Stream N Y outpointed Artie Levine from Brooklyn in a ten round contest.

New York Eorie Sonny" Horne Valley Stream N.Y Artie Levine Brooklyn

Roosevelt doubles past U High in third period

Roosevelt high of Cedar Rapids trailed 18 10 at the half but surged in the third quarter to beat U High of Iowa City 37 32 on their floor. Lee Bailey Billy Dale and George Schamberger sparked the rally as Nusser led all scorers with 18 points for U High and Schamberger added 14 for Roosevelt.

Iowa City Roosevelt High Cedar Rapids U. High Roosevelt Lee Bailey Billy Dale Roughrider George Schamberger Bailey Dale Roughriders Steve Nusser Nusser Schamberger

Big Ten Votes Peace Time Schedule For 1946 Championships

The Big Ten approves six championship meets for 1946 returning to peacetime dates and sites. Indoor track at Chicago March 8 9 and outdoor track at Illinois May 31 June 1. swimming Minnesota March 8 9. wrestling Illinois March 5 9. tennis Northwestern May 30 31 June 1. golf Minnesota May 31 June 1. Conference champions to be officially named by the commissioner's office on a percentage basis with ties counting as a half win and half loss.

Chicago Big Ten League University of Minnesota University of Illinois University of Chicago Northwestern University

Burrell Returns to ISU Publicity Office

Harry G. Burrell, a former naval officer with 28 months at sea in the Pacific, has resumed duties in the athletic publicity office at Iowa State College. He previously worked with the college athletic department from 1941 to 1943.

AMES Harry G. Burrell Pacific Iowa State College Burrell College

Little Hawk Cagers Beat Golden Bears in Conference Opener

Iowa City City High’s Little Hawks defeated McKinley 45 to 32 in the Mississippi Valley opener. Bob Freeman led with 18 points while Jim Van Duesen contributed strong floor play. McKinley’s Wayne Harger scored 10 as City High pulled away in the third quarter.

Dotty Ireland Iowa City City High Little Hawks McKinley Golden Bears Bob Freeman Jim van Duesen Wayne Harger Bears Harger Ray Sorensen Charles Thousand Jack Delbridge Earl Klinzman Freeman van Duesen Dean Gil Wilson Marger Thousand Wally Schwank McKinley Sophs

Vinton Lions honor Vinton high football squad at banquet

VINTON The local Lions club held a banquet honoring the Vinton high school football squad. Lt. Comdr. Ray Donels former Iowa State football coach addressed the gathering as principal speaker. Letters were presented to 19 players and two managers. Co captains Clarence Selken and Alden Morrison were named. Merl Fry served as toastmaster. The night included updates from other area games and local athletes.

Vinton Lions Club Ray Donels Iowa Clarence Selken Alden Morrison Merl Fry

Teachers edged by Drake in low scoring clash

Drake Bulldogs overcame a 31 31 tie to beat the Iowa State Teachers team 36 33 on Friday night. Drake made five late free throws, finishing 16 of 21 from the line while Teachers hit 13 field goals to Drake’s 10.

DES Moines Drake Bulldogs Iowa State Teachers Teachers Drake Bulldogs

College Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Scores include Kentucky 61 over Western Ontario 2 and Indiana State 44 over Murray State 13. Other results feature Texas 40 over Kelly Field 23 and Wyoming 61 over Montana 35, with many small colleges listed alongside.

The Associated Press Kentucky Western Ontario Indiana State Murray State St. Mary's Minn la Crosse Tehrs Slc Augustana S.D Gustavus Adolphus Carleton Luther Tarkio Peru Tehrs Culver-Stockton Carthage Texas Kelly Field Idaho Gonzaga Nebraska Wesleyan York Midland Neb Warrensburg Tehrs Wichita Panzer Fordham Manhattan Cathedral Wayne Doane Oklahoma Southern Methodist Clarkson Twbaca Kansas Olathe Nas Missouri Westminster Drake Iowa State Techrs Simpson Buena Vista Arkansas Westren Ky Tehbrs Defiance Lawrence Tech U.G.L.A Sixth Ferry Command Wyoming Montana Brisham Young Montana State Washington British Columbia Winds Wesleyan Wabash

Iowa Five Meets Denver Tonight in Iowa City

Iowa Hawkeyes carry 178 points from two games and face veteran Denver at 8 p.m. The Pioneers, led by Jack Lofdus with four other veterans, seek to match Iowa in height as coach Pops Harrison sticks with the same starting unit.

Iowa City Iowa Hawkeyes Denver University Denver Cagers Jack Lofdus Pops Harrison Towa Denver Wier Brafford Ives Aeeee Hendrick Wilkinson Hauser H. Wilkinson Barger Postels Gost Lottus

Carleton tops Luther Cagers for season debut win

In Northfield Minnesota Carleton College rallied from an early Luther lead to win 50 43 Friday night marking the Carls first basketball victory of the season Carleton led 29 15 at halftime and held on to prevail over the Iowans.

Northfield Minn Carleton College Iowans Carleton

Simpson Redmen Rout Buena Vista in Iowa Conference Opener

Simpson Redmen used substitutes for much of the game and dominated Buena Vista 64 22 in Indianola. A height advantage helped Simpson control the ball and lead 46 12 with ten minutes left in the game.

Indianola Simpson Redmen Buena Vista Iowa Redmen

Laff-a-Day Prompt Teases Nine O'Clock Mixup

The LAFF-A-DAY gag asks why a promised nine o'clock appearance failed with a playful line about timing. It hints at a humorous miscue and invites readers to chuckle at the scheduling snafu.

Picard Leads In Miami Open

Rangy Henry Picard, after a six month layoff, shot a three under par 67 to lead the $10,000 Miami open with a 186 total. Defending champion E J Harrison sits one stroke back at 187 after a 68 Friday. Frank Stranahan and Gib Sellers tied at 138.

Miami Fla Henry Picard Cleveland Ohio E. J Dutch) Harrison Little Rock Ark Harrison Frank Stranahan Toledo Stranahan Gib Sellers Sellers Jim Foulis Grange Illoro Ben Hogan Hershey Hogan Orville White Winston Salem N. C Oldlimer White Harold (Jug) McSpaden Sanford Fred Annon O'd Greenwich Conn Jim Ferrier Chicago

Mount Vernon Beats Marion 34 22 on Friday Night

Mount Vernon cagers defeated Marion 34 to 22 at Marion Friday. Poor passing and cold shooting hampered Marion as Mottinger led with first half points while Fischer Edwards and Koch Van Metre produced for Mount Vernon. Fourth quarter fouls and a Marion scoring drought capped a rough game.

Larry Tanser Mount Vernon Cagers Marion Marions Marionites Louis Mottinger Indians Fischer Edwards Mount Vernon Koch van Metre Mottinger Gable McCalley Slater Wainright Pitlik Dick McCalley Mac Slater Dean Caraway Caraway Marlon Carnoway Riccabeut Horner Croft Kurt Lodge Sessores Farkwest Wainwright Horner Mount Vernon

Radio Highlights On Air This Saturday Across Networks

Celebrity Club debuts 9 15 p m on CBS and WMT replacing Report to the Nation with host John Daly and producer director Marx Loeb Featuring George Coulouris Margaret Whiting and Dr James M Eagan A Republican Foreign Policy panel on NBC CBS WBBM Other programs include Our Forward Program Angel Street Welcome Home Auditions National Barn Dance and The Three Musketeers staged by Chicago Theater of the Air with Marion Claire and Bruce Foote

CBS WMT John Daly Marx Loeb George Coulouris Margaret Whiting James M. Eagan Republican National Committee Chicago Adm Thomas C. Hart Connecticut Hugh C. Wilson Germany Charles A. Halleck Indiana NBC WMA Herbert Brownell WBBM Rudolph Friml Three Musketeers Chicago Theater of the Air Mutual WGN Marion Claire Bruce Foote Helen Hayes WMAQ Dick Haymes Riley Eepes WHO Boston Symphony KXEL

Easton Elected First Vice President Of Central Collegiate

M. E. Bill Easton of Drake University was chosen first vice president of the Central Collegiate conference. The conference set its cross country meet for Nov 16 on Drake’s four mile course in Chicago.

Chicago M. E Bill” Easton Drake University Central Collegiate Conference Drake

Evening radio schedule highlights and program lineup

A dense hour by hour listing shows NBC ABC and local stations WH0 WGN WMT KXEL and others hosting musicals comedies news sports and children’s programs from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. including Dance shows Barn Dance Opera Symphonies and various talk and music segments.

Wenr Iaac NBC EXEL ABC WMT WGN

Weekend Theater Timetable and Feature Listings

The Gazette presents a Saturday lineup across theaters Paramount State Palace Rialto Marion with multiple showtimes. Features include Our Vines Have Tender Grapes She Wouldnt Say Yes A Boy A Girl and a Dog Twice Blessed Pursuit to Algiers Tomorrow the World Hotel Berlin Whispering Skull Tiger Shark Since You Went Away This Gun for Hire Penthouse Rhythm plus short subjects at various times.

Iowa Algiers Berlin Rialto Marion Penthouse

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes Review at Paramount

Nadine Subotnik lauds MGM film Our Vines Have Tender Grapes starring Edward G Robinson and Margaret OBrien at the Paramount. The rural Wisconsin story centers on Selma and family life with episodic events, a Norwegian community, and a parallel love tale involving James Craig and Frances Gifford.

Edward G Robinson Margaret O'Brien Agnes Moorehead Jackie Jenkins James Craig Frances Gifford MGM Roy Rowland Paramount Theater Wisconsin Margaret O’brien Miss O'Brien Edward G. Robinson Selma Margaret Cali‘ber Nadine Subotnik

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

On December 12 1945 at 9 oclock AM the District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear proof for the Last Will and Testament of Martin Matthew Alt late of Linn County deceased for probate. Arthur Axmear Clerk. Edward J Dams Attorney. Also notice of appointment of special administrator of the estate of James G Dempsey deceased in Linn County Iowa with instructions to file claims and debts promptly.

State of Iowa Linn Martin Matthew Alt Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa Jows Dee Arthur Axmear Edward J Dapms Linn County James G Dempsey Towa

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