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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
8
The Rose Bowl game was transferred from Pasadena to Durham, North Carolina, Duke University hosts a potential home venue after military leaders ordered cancellation of the original site. Oregon State agrees to Duke home stadium. other bowls seek alternatives amid war-time restrictions.
Pasadena California The Tournament of Roses Association said it will refund 264000 dollars already received for tickets to the Oregon State Duke Rose Bowl game canceled at the request of the U S Army About 60000 tickets were sold before the cancellation The group estimates a loss of 21000 to 30000 dollars on preliminary expenses already paid.
Clarence Bennett boys and Olin girls lead the Wapsie conference with perfect records. Bennett has won twice in as many starts and Olin already has five victories.
Fordham football authorities gain about 75000 by not awaiting a Rose Bowl call. With two New Year games shelved, January may lean toward bowling events. Giants consider pennant bid with Mize and others. Bernie Bierman may be called for reserve duty. Fritzie Zivic’s latest shiner follows 160 fights. The Ninth Inning film arrives post January 1 honoring Lou Gehrig.
The Harlem Globe Trotters visit the YMCA for a game with the Standard Oilers at 8:30. Trick shooting and deceptive ball handling headline the Negro stars performance. Last season the Oilers lost 40 to 34 to the Trotters. Admission is 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
Local grain dealer Harold W. Austin bought 7 130 pounds of corny grain at one cent per pound to raise 7130 dollars. The funds paid for new rayon warm up coats for the girls high school basketball team.
Grinnell College football captain Louis Gonias was named to the guard position on the AP Little All-America third team. He stood out on a strong Grinnell line after earning Midwest conference all-star honors for two seasons. Iowa players Charley Pastorino Tony Rotunna and Bernard Murphy also received honorable mention.
Iowa City announces a sound film titled Football Thrills of 1941 showcasing highlights from 12 leading games of the past season. The visual instruction department of the University of Iowa will distribute the film, as stated by Supt. Lee W. Cochran.
Mildred Flowers of Marshalltown and Jim mie Rader of Boone captured the state mixed doubles bowling championship with a handicap total of 1556, edging Regina and Jack Eshouse of Des Moines by one pin.
Column argues army policy may curb Rose Bowl amid wartime defense needs. It notes dangers of diverting factory protection for the game, weighs command worries, and hints at coaching vacancies at Washington Illinois and beyond as war reshapes college football leadership.
Monday night games feature Knox at Geipnell and Kirkadtlefa with Iowa Wesleyan on the card. Tuesday morning showcases Morningside at Hillnois Normal and Parsons at Barna Vista along with Augshure at Luther and St Louis U at Loras. Results list tight scores including Iowa State 36 Bradley Tech 13 and Beloit 39 Cornell 40.
New York AP reports a week of boxing with champions and ex-champions. Lew Jenkins and Sammy Angott top the lightweight slate meeting in a 15 round MSG bout to crown undisputed champion. Other bouts include Scalzo Stolz 8 rounds and Wilson Lemos 12 rounds in Los Angeles.
New Orleans plans for Sugar Bowl week proceed on schedule with Fordham vs Missouri on New Year’s Day. F D Reilly, publicity committee chair, said no request to cancel events was received, including the Pensacola naval air station game against the Third Army champion eleven.
Chicago Bears defeat Green Bay 33 to 14 in a sudden death playoff to face the New York Giants. Hugh Gallarneau and Norm Standlee starred with three Bears touchdowns and a pivotal 81 yard punt return by Gallarneau. The game at Wrigley Field showcased a dominant Bears performance and praised teamwork under Paddy Driscoll.
Postville and Waukon moved into a share of the Upper Iowa Conference lead after wins over Fayette and Sumner. Waukon’s Earl Erickson scored 20 against West Union as both teams ride three straight victories. Davenport visits Postville Tuesday for a tester.
New York United Press names Harry Ferguson sports editor and star feature writer as assistant general news manager to handle expanding war coverage. The new post reflects growing duties. the sports editor role will not be filled immediately as the sports staff works under day and night desk direction.
Lou Julius former captain of the University of Iowa 1941 42 wrestling team has applied for admission to the U S Army Air Corps in Iowa City.
The Lincoln Alleys hosted a city women’s pin tourney final day as rookies and veterans clashed. Margaret Musel won singles with 627 pins, while Jeanne Russett and Helen Kroulik shared doubles with 1120 pins. Reeder Radio topped all events with 2533 pins and Georgi Frasinger held the all-events crown at 158 pins. Frasinger narrowly beat Leta Nezerka by six pins, with Nezerka also posting 498 in singles and 966 in doubles alongside Eleanor Vanous. New champion Frasinger broke through after six weeks of bowling, highlighting standout unheralded performances.
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox topped the American League with a .406 average in 1940, the first AL hitter over .400 since 1923. He led in runs 135, home runs 37, and bases drawn 145, finishing third in batting behind DiMaggio and Travis.
Rumors swirl about a successor to University of Washington head coach Jimmy Phelan after his 12 year tenure ends. Athletic Director Ray Eckmann denies knowledge of any choice while alumni circle in on Cliff Olson of Pacific Lutheran, praising his near flawless two year record as potential hire.
Undefeated St Patrick’s and Immaculate Conception aim for fourth win of the season tonight on their home floors. Shamrocks meet Xavier of Dyersville whom they beat 25-18 last week. Immaculate Conception faces St Mary’s Waterloo at 8 PM with a 7 PM 6th and 7th grade precursor at St Patrick’s.
Byron Nelson of Toledo defended his Miami Open title on a sunlit course at Miami Springs. He finished 72 holes with 269 to win $2,500, denying Ben Hogan who took second with 274 and Sam Snead who earned $1,000 with 275. Nelson fired a last round 64 to surge past the field.
Iowa basketball, under coach Al Williams, eyes a Jan 3 Big Ten opener at Ann Arbor after a 52 31 win over Washington University St. Louis. Tom Chapman led with 15 points, Milt Kuhl added 10, and Darnton paced the visitors as Iowa showed momentum against a tougher opponent.
Thornburg edges South English in a fast first half 23 to 12 before a closer final. Garrett and Fence lead South English scoring while Thornburg’s Robinson and G Adame pace Thornburg with 20 seconds for Thornburg. Ridgeway beats Lawler 39 to 29 with Vopaya and Joyce Hayden standout. Sacred Heart Monticelle tops Independence. St John’s and Independence battle in girls and boys matchups.
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