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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1943

Page

2

Wilson Cagers Edge Franklin 28 23 In Inter-city Race

Wilson Ramblers defeat Franklin Thunderbolts 28 to 23 to gain opener in inter-city competition. Ray Struve and Bob Havlik starred for Wilson with key scores and rebounds. Shuttleworth led Franklin, while eight Wilson free throws contrasted Franklin’s one. Box score follows with Franklin sophs beating Wilson sophs 42-32.

Wilson Ramblers Franklin Thunderbolts Franklin Wilson Ramblers Ray Struve Rambler Bob Havlik Pickford Shuttleworth Struve George Liddle Thunderbolts Thunderbolt Havlik Fletcher Bob Christie Rust Matter Hoyle Jennings Dick Farmer Wilson Sophs

Ned Day Still On Top in All-Star Bowling Tourney

In Chicago at the halfway point Ned Day leads the All-Star Bowling Tourney with 160.06 points from 32 games, 26 wins and six losses, totaling 6 706 pins. Rudy Pagel is second with 152.37 points and 6 562 pins. Sixteen games remain Saturday and another 16 on Sunday as Day edges toward a $2,000 first prize. Pagel contends for runner up with 6 562 pins and 152.37 points.

Ned Day Chicago INS West Allis Wis Kegler Connie Schwoegler Madison Day Rudy Pagel Milwaukee Schwoegler Joe Kissoff Allstar

Staggs Team Faces Crack March Field

In Los Angeles 1943 college game Stagg's College of the Pacific meets March Field at Memorial Coliseum with 35,000 expected. Army flyers, favored 2 to 1, had beaten USC and College of the Pacific in recent scores, as proceeds go to armed services families.

Los Angeles March Field Riverside Calif Amos Alonzo Stagg Little College of the Pacific Memorial Coliseum Army Flyers University of Southern California Trojans Trojans College of the Pacific

Keller Deferment Reclassifies Yankee Star in War Work

Charley Keller of the New York Yankees has been reclassified 2-B due to work at a Frederick war plant. He says the deferment likely prevents him from playing next summer. Keller hit 31 homers and .270 last season and would face immediate reclassification if he left his ordnance job to play.

Frederick, Md Charley Keller New York Yankees Keller Yankees

Marion Edges Mt. Vernon 34 31 In WaMac Showdown

In a Friday cage clash Mt. Vernon outgunned Marion 34 31 after a seesaw game tied 19 19 at halftime. Jim Koch led Mt. Vernon with 8 points while Norman Miller scored 11 for Marion despite Dale Lary’s illness. The curtain-raiser saw Ed Failor lead Marion to a 19-17 win.

Marion Mt. Vernon Xochmen Indians Jim Koch Norman Miller Dale Lary Dick McCalley Wolfe Blok McCalley Nets Hemingway Coon Woof Fisher Miller Jack Koch Dick Blok Bob Coon Tom Benedict Anamosa Independence Ed Failor

Gophers Brace for Tough Seahawk Test

Minnesota faces a stern early season challenge as the Gophers host the Seahawks from the Iowa Navy Preflight school in a fraternal matchup. Former Minnesota players Dick Burk and Bernie Nelson play on the rival squad, coached by Carl Nordly and Oliver Nordly, respectively.

Minneapolis Minnesota University Seahawks Iowa Navy University Field House Seahawk Minnesota Carl Nordly The Gophers Oliver Nordly Dick Burk Bernie Nelson St. Mary South Dakota University Navy Iowa State

Stastny Stars In Red Crown Major Bowling

Tom Stastny of Lincoln rolled 173 222 245 for 640 in the Red Crown Major. Red Pfeffer led Lincoln Alleys with 213 215 194 for 622, as L R Chracer. Joe Novotny 245 in third game and the team total reached 2974 without handicap.

Lincoln Tom Stastny Lincoln Loop Lincoln Alleys Red Pfeffer L. R. Chracer Joe Novotny Iowa Mutual Vo. of F Ns. Co Kinseeaeveres Garden Ee Sereees Steeee Oases J. Stanek Man Tbe Turdik Cutler Peers Kerres Eee Aes Colonial Baking Oa Negenam Oneese Een Ammar Roff Wees Johnson Knowles Seeeeee Stanek A. Hauskins Cap Aesa Stephenson Phillips Schrader Nelson Rowe Teedees Taylor Conrad Paunt Barnoske R. Faunt Eames Schlitz Beer Staseny Ete Sore Sen Sivers Wagner Seeeeses Mercer Polietz Hawkins Crawford Scalaro Lupald Sete Robb Haddy R. W Smith Jaye Mite Kory O Caviness Benoeah Fransseeee En Gees Paul “Smith Beck Winger Kehm L. Hultberg Sanderson Winee Sane Swaight Iaebeae. Eng. Co Montillon Rammelsbure Vner Sunnels Limback Lbr. Co Ralph ‘Smith Kennedy

Tama Monlezuma thriller seals 29 27 victory in late surge

Tama rallied from behind in the closing seconds to defeat Montezuma 29 27 on a Kensinger field goal and O Conner gift toss. Wagner of University High Iowa City led scoring with 25 points against Roosevelt Cedar Rapids. several girls games feature 25 point efforts including Waterbury Toddville and Reynolds Palo.

Manchester Vinton Tama Kensinger O’conner Wagner University High Iowa City Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Waterbury Toddville Reynolds Palo

Cornell Meets Upper Iowa Cage Squad In Mt Vernon

Mt Vernon hosts Cornell against Upper Iowa with coach Koch emphasizing offense. Starters Hubbard Swaney Weiss Warren and Stephenson have shown form, while Drake loss last week is cited as motivation. Also on Saturday Cornell Navy Preflight Cadets face Central Dutchmen at Pella.

MT. Vernon Cornell Upper Iowa Hilltoppers Drake Bulldogs Koch Fayette Hubbard Swaney Weiss Warren Stephenson Cornell Navy Pella Iowa Monmouth

St Ambrose Tops Simpson Five In Iowa Conference Play

St Ambrose opened Iowa conference play with a 51 to 40 win at Simpson in Indianola. The victory, Simpson’s first home league defeat since 1939, marked St Ambrose’s second consecutive loss to the Illini. Frank Kauzlarich led with 15 points.

Indianola INS St. Ambrose Iowa Simpson Frank Kauzlarich

Larkin Moves Closer to Beau Jack Title Bout

Tippy Larkin of Garfield New Jersey knocked out Don Rafferty of Milwaukee in two rounds at Boston advancing toward a scheduled title fight with champion Beau Jack.

Boston INS Tippy Larkin Garfield N. J Beau Jack Don Rafferty Milwaukee

Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Ft Monroe leads with 51 to 30 over Lawfield while numerous college teams post scores including Kalamazoo 42 Calvin 49 and Indiana State 43 Eastern State 41. Notable results include Drake 38 Park College 33 and Gonzaga 66 Idaho 33 with high school games like Immaculate Seaman 49 and East Des Moines 26.

Ft. Monroe Lawfield Mitchell Field Kalamazoo Calvin Ft. Custer Alma Long Island Shanks Mercer Naval Unit Rider College Miami Ohio Franklin Ind Cel Fairmonto W.va St. Tehrs Rio Grande Akron Srentenmeter College Park Col Maryville Te Whitman Colorado Col Peterson Field Gonzaga Idaho Oregon State Willamette Coliege of Pacific Sant Jose State Vr S Roosevelt Navy Base Calif. Tech Petterdine San Diego State New Mexico Kirtland Tela

U High Rolls Over Roosevelt Quintet 58 to 26

Iowa City University High dominated Roosevelt of Cedar Rapids 58 26 in a Mississippi Valley Conference game. Wagner led with 25 points on 10 field goals and 5 free throws, while Jack Shay set up plays for Wagner and ten players scored. Roosevelt failed to sustain offense as Speran was shut out and Faulson shuffled his lineup.

Iowa City University High Roosevelt High Cedar Rapids U. High Wagner Roosevelt Big Jack Shay Roughriders Speran Clarence Faulson Foulhee

Boxing Results From Multiple Cities Reported By AP

The Associated Press lists boxing results across cities showing fighters such as Gus Dorazio Philadelphia and Nate Bolden Philadelphia with KO or decision outcomes. Notable bouts mention Tippy Larkin Boston and Doll Rafferty New Jersey, with several knockouts and decisions across Taunton Highland Park Indianapolis and other locales.

Chicago Gus Dorazzio Philadelphia Nate Bolden Boston Tippy Larkin Garfield N. J Doll” Rafferty Shank Carey Lewis New York Ae Larrr Torpery Drew Taunton Mass Whiter Shaw Oscar Seecs Newport Highland Park Sammi Mamone Cenn Baltimore al Evans Indianapolis Johnny Denson Jimmy Bowden Jacksonville Fia

Immaculate Conception Downs St Mary's 48 29

Immaculate Conception Greyhounds defeated St Mary's Iowa City 48 to 29 here Friday night to claim their second win of the season. Bob Russell led SC with six field goals and four free throws for 26 points while Dick Rozek and Mike Thomas aided the effort as St Mary's struggled to score outside free throws.

Immaculate Conception St. Mary’s Iowa City Joe Hughes Greyhounds Dick Rozek S. C Stable Rozek Bob Russell Russell Jennings McAreavy O’brien John Grady Thomas Bob Clem Stahle Greyhound Center

Greyhounds Display Deepening Team Potential

Rozek's five field goals helped the Greyhounds rack up a solid second place in the I. C. scoring race. Despite spotty passing and occasional ball loss on blind passes, the exhibition against St. Mary's showed coaching staff that Hughes is building a stronger squad.

Rozek I. C Greyhounds St. Mary’s Hughes

Huskers Fall to Iowa Hawkeyes in Season Opener

Iowa defeated Nebraska 50 to 33 before 1,200 fans in Iowa City. Freshmen Dick Ives and Dave Danner led Iowa with 33 points combined, while Nebraska’s Don Barry scored seven. Iowa led 23 to 13 at halftime and extended the margin in the second half.

Iowa City University of Iowa Nebraska Cornhusker Hawkeyes Dick Ives Dave Danner Iowa Ives Danner Cornhuskers Jack Spencer Hawks Don Barry

Dorazio Edges Bolden in Chicago Heavyweight Clash

In Chicago Stadium, veteran heavyweight Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia won a split decision over Nate Bolden of Chicago after ten rounds. Referee Bernie Wiesman tallied for Dorazio as 4,320 fans roared. Dorazio weighed 193 1 4 and Bolden 171 2. In the semi final, Saint Thomas knocked out Pvt. Lou Thomas in the ninth after a dull battle.

Chicago INS Gus Dorazio Philadelphia Nate Bolden Chicago Stadium Bernie Wiesman Dorazio Eden Saint Thomas New York Father Devin

Nine Big Ten Cage Squads To See Action

Chicago hosts a twin bill with De Paul versus Nebraska and Illinois against Great Lakes. Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Northwestern Ohio State Purdue all debut on home courts as Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois sport unbeaten records into their third games. Iowa beat Nebraska 50 33 last night to join the leaders.

Chicago de Paul Nebraska Illinois Great Lakes Fort Custer Miche Igan Wisconsin Notre Dame Iowa Seahawks Minnesota Inediana Kentucky Gleneview Ohio State Denison Northwestern Western Michigan Purdue DePauw Michigan Iowa Whiz Kids Jr Detroit Husky Demons

Linn County Linn County Board Actions November 30 1943

Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors met with all members present. The minutes of November 23 were approved. Taxes for Gertrude Campbell were compromised for 57.85 cash. A Secondary Road District 195 was established with plat and boundary details. Pension and relief disbursements listed along with bids for crushed stone and various official actions recorded.

Cedar Rapids Iowa State of Linns Board of Supervisors Beeson Seevell Petty Gertrude Campbel Gertrude Campbell Linn County Towa Central City News Springville Linn Counyy Comes State Commission Scovell O. N. Hull Will_ Mathis Frank Simon Soldiers’ Relief Commission Ereon Charles Moss Troy Mills Linn Coussy la of Iowa Beevell

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