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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1941

Page

18

Midwest Conference Cagers Brace for Strong Race

Kohawks face early setback as Beloit locals loom as dark horse in Midwest Conference after mixed showings by Coe Monmouth Lawrence and Cornell. Grinnell Knox Ripon and others vie for top spot with Lilly House star power and new coaching schemes shaping the race.

Ppleton Wis Coe Monmouth Lawrence Knox Ripon Beloit Cornell Grinnell Walton Koch Purple

Parochial Fives Meet Tonight In Basketball Showdown

St Patrick s and St Wenceslaus join Marion high teams on foreign courts as the second week of the season opens. Xavier faces Shamrocks at Dyersville and Mt Vernon battles Marion in a high scoring clash following Marion s 58 8 win last week.

St. Patrick's St. Wenceslaus Marion Shamrocks Xavier Dyersville Red Hawks Mt. Vernon St. Pat's Iowa City John Kitch Joe Dolan Jim Curry Bob Shanahan Joe Kenney Charles Guinn Merrill Little Nkaha Charles Zobl Jim Tresnak Wesley Hayek John Erceg Bob Navratil Pisarik Zobl Navratil Orioles Bert Cooper Cooper Zeb Coac Coffman Coff Bill Wahl al von Sage Lode Uellen McCalley Bens Lacobe Immaculate Concept Heart of Waterloo Varsities

Minneapolis golf star Patty Berg injured in Texas car crash

Corsicana Texas AP reports Patty Berg suffered a fractured left knee cap and a lacerated jaw in an automobile collision 17 miles southeast of Corsicana. Dettweiler of Washington DC, also a linkstopnotcher, escaped injury. Berg was taken to a Corsicana hospital.

Corsicana, Tex Minneapolis Here Dettweiler Washington, D. C Miss Berg Corsicana

Honeymead and Light Teams Open Allied Industrial Wins

Honeymead Products and Iowa opened the Allied Industrial basketball season with wins Monday night. Honeymead defeated Link Belt 29 to 16 as a close first half ended 10 all, with Church sparking a 19 point second half. The Light Company defeated LaPlant-Choate 30 to 17, taking an 18 to 5 half lead as Beltram led with 12 points.

Honeymead Products Iowa Honeymead Link Belt Church Light Company LaPlant-Choate Lighters Beltram Kerres Conte Collins Media Univrsal Crusher Penick Ford Iowa Mann Is Co Wilson's Lisee. Co LaPlant-Cheatenay

College Scores Across Teams From AP Report

AP basketball scores show Dane 5 and Missouri Walter Ottawa 32 while Haskell 26 and Texas A and M solidly trail. Southwestern State Teachers Texas Sh. Edwards 38 tied with occasionally unclear opponents in a scattered numeric update.

Local boxing drive fuels charity and Golden Gloves aid

War years spark a community effort as Golden Gloves boosts milk fund and Camp Good Health with amateur boxing at La Plant Choate plant workers, plus boxing signups at Iowa Manufacturing. Other notes include Alabama moth balls after bids and Connie Mack trades Babich and Tipton for a Newark gamble. Official stats crown Hank Edwards and Del Jones tied for runs, Warren Spahn leads era, John Clay tops strikeouts.

Front Space Golden Gloves Young Men’s Bureau Camp Good Health la Plant- Choate Gatske Gatzke Connie Mack Cagey Mr. Mack Johnny Babich Yanks Eric Tipton Buddy Blair Blair Newark Unity Anaes City Blues Hank Edwards del Jones Hank Warren Spahn Ace Kid John Clay Decatur

Cyclone Cage Legions Beat Drake 46-30

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Drake 46-30 to close a decisive win as Rudolfson and Carol led with strong inside play. Drake stayed within reach at halftime but failed to keep pace as the Cyclones pulled away in the second period.

Cyclone Cage Legions Drake DES Moines INS Iowa State Cyclones Erame Rudolfson Carol Cen Uate Rudolfson Lea Lloyd Milburn

Morningside Tops Carleton 35 to 29 in Sioux City

Morningside remains ahead throughout the game as it defense stalls Carleton, leading 16 to 13 at halftime and finishing with a 35 to 29 victory in Sioux City. The decisive swings came from steady scoring and tenacious stopping power by the home squad.

Carleton Morningside Sioux City Morthfield Minna

Scanlan Hired as Holy Cross Football Coach

Holy Cross chose Anthony H. Scanlan from St Joseph's School in Philadelphia to succeed Joe Sheeketski, whose three year contract ends December 31. Scanlan, seen as a strong freshman talent developer, will sign a deal after submitting his formal application. Sheeketski said he has nothing immediate planned.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross Ohio State Anthony H. Scanlan Scanlan Sheeketski

Hawks Ready for Washington U Test in Iowa City

University of Iowa opens the season facing an all veteran Washington University lineup led by Bud Schwenk. Bob Kinnan, a former Hawkeye star, returns from St. Louis to coach Washington U. The Iowa squad expects Rudy Soderquist back and features Vic Siegel and Tom Chapman in new guard roles as they prepare for the nonconference matchup.

Iowa City INS University of Iowa Hawkeye Bob Kinnan Iowa Washington University St. Louis Hawkeyes Bud Schwenk Sas Ane Tricky Tom Chapman Vic Siegel Rudy Soderquist Soderquist Wendell Hill Chapman Kinnan Sam Barry Rollie Williams Muscatine High School

Vermillion Faces Minnesota Lead At Half

Vermillion trailed Minnesota 30 to 17 at halftime in a college basketball game as Minnesota led the first half with strong scoring and rebounding.

Vermillion D. Aoe University of Minnesota South Og Bes Basketbanesota

Coe and Grinnell Clash at Muscatine Festival Night

Last year's co champions Coe and Grinnell meet at Muscatine in a banner festival game not counting toward west conference standings. The event at a Muscatine high school fieldhouse supports the Muscatine band with proceeds to the high school. Probable lineups noted.

Coe Grinnell Muscatine Merchants Ormance Beloit Willis Lamb He Genel Muscatine High School

Wildcats Over Western Michigan 61 to 38 in Northwestern Win

Northwestern hitters Otto Graham led with 26 points as the Wildcats opened strong, scoring 61 and holding Western Michigan to 38 in Evanston. Graham sank 11 baskets and 4 free throws as Northwestern surged ahead on Monday night.

Evanston, Ill Northwestern Wildcats Western Michigan Kalamazoo Otto G m

Elias Phillips Lead Big Series Scores in Local League

Jerry Elias and Alice Phillips led their league with a combined top series of 2418 on Monday evening. Phillips added a 235 game to finish with 525, while Elias rolled 157 170 and 199 for a 526 total.

Jerry Elias Alice Phillips Phillips Elias

Baseball clubs debate wartime draft and player enlistment

Chicago report says National and American league officials held separate talks amid a looming wartime crisis. Trade chatter cooled as plans to draft or enlist players under contract surfaced, with Dolph Camilli and Bill Lee among names linked to possible moves and replacements, while Mel Ott warned of gloom about the effect on rosters.

Chicago Brooklyn Dodgers Dolph Camilli Johnny Mize St. Louis Cardinals Camilli Giants Norman Babe” Young Bill Lee Chicago Cubs Detroit Mel Ott New York Giants

Hise, Iowa Weight Champion to Wed Ruth Robert

West Liberty junior Don Hise of the University of Iowa track team will marry Ruth Robert of Leon on Sunday. Hise won all university titles here this fall in shot put javelin and discus throwing and is expected to be a key competitor indoors and outdoors this year under coach George Bresnahan.

Iowa City Don Hise West Liberty University of Iowa Ruth Robert Leon Big Ten Hise George Bresnahan

Tech Accepts Sun Bowl Bid To Face Tulsa

Texas Tech has accepted invitation to play Tulsa University in the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day. Bowl officials announced Monday night. Tech, a Border Conference member, will host the post season contest after a heavy schedule.

EL Paso Tex Texas Technological College Tulsa University Tech Border Conference Red Raiders

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