Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1945

Page

8

Reds Wrecking 1945 Club as McCormick Sold to Phillies

The Cincinnati Reds began a major Cleansing as four regulars were released or sold on day two of winter meetings. Frank McCormick was sold to Philadelphia for an undisclosed sum, about 20000 dollars, with a player to be named later. Woody Williams moved to Hollywood to join Steve Mesner and Gerry Walker, who also left for Sacramento in separate deals. The plan aims to reset the roster, with Eddie Miller potentially next.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds Warren Giles Cincinnati Frank McCormick Reds Philadelphia Phils Giles Woody Williams Hollywood Steve Mesner Gerry Walker Mesner Sacramento Walker Eddie Miller Miller McCormick Phillies The

Red Hawks Defeat Sacred Heart Monticello 35 to 20

St Wenceslaus used a strong man to man defense to beat Sacred Heart of Monticello at home 35 20. Stuernchuk led with 15 points while J Hayes added 11 for Monticello and Panek and others sparked the Red Hawks in a low scoring battle.

Red Hawks Sacred Heart of St. Wenceslaus Sacred Heart of Monticello Red Hawk Cisar Monticello Wolf J. Hayes Gratis Stuernchuk South Siders Panek Sacred Heart Kellogg

Curtail Chandler Veto Over Minors

In a surprise joint session Chicago executives curtailed Commissioner Chandler's veto over minor league legislation. The new pact ends his ability to veto minor league measures while preserving a reconsideration option. The action marks a major shift away from Landis era authority.

Chandler Chicago A. B Happy Columbus Kenesaw M. Landis

Northwestern Defeats DePauw In Season Opener

Northwestern University opened the season with a 67 to 36 win over DePauw. Center Leroy King, a 6 foot 7 inch transfer from Monmouth College, sparked the victory and helped the Wildcats build an early lead. Chicago Navy Reserve also fell to the University of Chicago 46 to 39 in another Big Ten game.

Chicago Northwestern University DePauw Leroy King Monmouth College Wildcats DePauwi University of Chicago Chicago Naval Reserve

Iowa State Ends Drake Rally To Take 46 42 Decision

Iowa State College edged Drake 46 to 42 in Des Moines as Jim Stark and Joe Hicks sparked a late stretch for the Cyclones who trailed most of the first half. Stark and Don Siefken tied for scoring honors with 16 points each for Drake.

DES Moines Iowa State College Drake Bulldogs Cyclones Jim Stark Joe Hicks Stark Don Siefken

Denver Cagers Wallop 'Grinnell Five' 70-31

Denver's touring Pioneers thumped a weak Grinnell quintet Monday night 70 to 31 in Grinnell, the second game of their Iowa invasion.

Denver Wallop Grinnell Iowa

College basketball scores roundup in AP listings

AP game results show Auburn 55 Mississippi State 47 and Ohio 72 Denison 35 among numerous matchups. Other notable scores include Bowling Green 60 Crile hospital 31 and Northwestern 67 DePauw 36 with several regional colleges and services noted.

The Associated Press Auburn Mississippi State Ohio Denison Bainbridge Nts Fort Meade Richmond Union Theol Morehead Tehrs Marshall Norfolk Navy Aberdeen Eastern Wesleyan Southern Normal Western Ky Baldwin Wallace Gil Kent State Phillips Warrensburg Tehrs Indiana State Tlinois Northwestern DePauw Chicago Naval Reserve Armory Northern St. Tehrs Camp Grant St. John Wahpeton N.D Twins Oklahoma Will Rogers Central Parsons

Baseball czar Chandler and Judge Landis legacy contrasts

The column argues futures for college basketball and baseball leaders. It discusses Iowa scheduling and predicts a tough season while contrasting Happy Chandler with Judge Landis and outlining Chandler’s potential to shape baseball if he acts decisively. It notes 1946 Golden Gloves dates, Cedar Rapids and surrounding districts, and returning veterans boosting amateur boxing prospects.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Chicago Iowa City Clinton

Loras Defeats South Dakota State In Close Basketball Win

Loras College earned its second win of the season by beating South Dakota State 56 to 47 in the Monday night game in Dubuque.

Dubuque Loras College South Dakota State

Jackrabbits Meet Hawkeye Five Tonight

Iowa Hawkeyes enter a fourth non conference game versus South Dakota State at 8 p.m. Murray Wier leads the Jackrabbits with 44 points while Dick Ives has 30. Coach Harrison says starting lineup and eligibility rules won’t alter this season. Ned Postels completes his final year.

Iowa City Iowa Hawkeyes South Dakota State Pops Harrison Loras Dubuque Murray Wier Dick Ives Iowa Harrison Ned Postels Postels

Solem Resigns as Syracuse University Football Coach

Oscar M. Ossie Solem resigned as Syracuse University football coach after nine seasons. Chancellor William Tolley announced acceptance of the resignation, with a replacement not announced for a week or ten days. Rumored candidates include Clarence Munn, Hugh Devore, Harry Mehre, Lynn Waldorf, and Buff Donelli.

Syracuse N. Y Oscar M Ossie” Solem Syracuse University University of Minnesota Lewis Andreas Whiam P. Tolley Clarence “Biggie” Munn University of Michigan Hugh Devore Notre Dame Harry Mehre University of Mississippi Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Buff Donmelli Columbia

Springville Orchids Triumph Over Shamrocks 36 24

Springville Orioles bolted to early lead and held off Shamrocks 36 24 in the local gym. Slats Draker led with 18 points while Hood, Naughton and Strouse contributed for Springville, and Roberts and Binley chased rebounds for the Orioles.

Springville Orioles Shamrocks Draker Hood Johnny Naughton Naughton Roberts Binley Dale Strouse St. Pats Shanahan St Pats Tpf Binley Naughton Hoffman Hood Gillis Rodman Pritfiner Roberts Strouse Kllmes Giblin St. Bee Hoffman Mes Binley Roberts

Cedar League Standings Reveal Tight Prep Race

The Cedar League prep standings show a tight race with multiple teams chasing the top spot. Key names include Cedar Rapids High, Des Moines Central, and Iowa City West as contenders entering the final weeks.

Central Quintet Wins Easily over Parsons

Central college defeated Parsons 49 to 26 in a one sided basketball game played Monday night in Pella.

Central Quintet Parsons PELLA Central College Parsons College

Izaak Walton League Elects 1946 Officers

The board of directors elected Frank Powers as president Ronny Booth as first vice president Wid Scarborough as second vice president B J Meltzer as secretary and Don Knox as treasurer at Monday night’s meeting.

Izaak Walton League Frank Powers Ronny Booth Wid Scarbrough Springville B. J Meltzer Don Knox

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reds “Wrecking Williams Oscar Reichow Hollywood Club Stan Andrews Brooklyn Philadelphia Jim Estock Phillie New York Giants Eddie Collins Red Sox Rudy York Detroit Tigers St. Wens St.ens Allen Motor Ronson Tortise Iowa State Red Peppers Iowa U. Cage Hawks Ohio State Purdue Happy Chandler Judge Landis Landis EMA Selires Second Ave Hawkeye Five Solem Nicks Shamrocks Iowa Cedar League Pet Tamseee Marengo Toledo Montezuma Belle Plaine Montezuma Tama Toledo Boys W.L. Pet Wyomlar Oe Sae Lowden i Stanwood Olln Lisbon Clarence Oxford Junction McVitle Erederee Lowden Wyoming Weapons Stanwood McVille Benton County Keystone Newhall Wes Atkins Norway Wlakstown van Horne O Walford Shellsburg Urbana Sererveye W.L Newhall Blairstown Eas Garrison Roana Clutier Clutter_ girls Urbana Clutter Clutier Hi Stenknecht Hawkeye Fayette Boys Hawkeye Fayette Hawkeye High Granneman Fayette High Fayette Fayette Hig Erfon Eee Il Naren Chila Mickey Denald Magic Slate Magée Pinaiers Beth Owesl TOY Cecil Tor Walt's Firestone Store
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication