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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1945

Page

2

Roosevelt Drops Tilt To Clinton

The Clinton River Kings defeated Roosevelt 45 to 33 at Ridercourt Friday night, building an early lead that held firm as the Roughriders pressed. Peiper and Watts sparked a 12-3 start, while Clinton benefited from frequent Teds fouls. Franklin hosts McKinley tonight at 7:00 p.m. with varsity following after 8:00.

Clinton River Kings Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Ridercourt Clinton Sead Teds Peiper Watts River Kings Franklin Cagers McKinley Golden Bears Franklin Gym Bolts Wilson

River Kings rally past Roosevelt for MVP Mississippi Valley win

In a high scoring Rough Riders vs River Kings matchup the visitors built a 25-14 halftime lead and held on for a 15-12 final period edge. Dean Burridge led all scorers with 12 points while Bailey and Schamberger contributed for Roosevelt. Clinton sophomores defeated Roosevelt tenth graders 29-24 in the prelim.

Bailey Peiper Schamberger Roughriders Burridge Price Muir River Kings Lutz Clinton Roosevelt Lee Bailey George Schamberger Dean Burridge Martin McCarthy Wiley

First-Round Tie in Fort Worth Open Leads

Dutch Harrison and Joe Zarhardt share the 1st round lead at the Fort Worth Open after shooting 69 at Glen Garden. Barney Clark aced the 15th for a $25 Victory bond, while Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson sit among a crowded mix at 70 and 72 respectively as 102 players reduce to 40 for Sunday's 36-hole final.

Fort Worth Texas Dutch Harrison Little Rock Ark Joe Zarhardt Morristown Glen Garden Barney Clark Denver Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Hogan Nelson Clark Charles Klein San Antonio Tex Gene Sarazen New York Ralph Selby Harold Jag” McSpaden Sanford Maine Sam Snead Hot Springs

Ottumwa Navy Whips St. Ambrose Quintet

Ottumwa Navy defeated St Ambrose 48 to 32 as Bill Chalencha 13 points and Stan Miasek 12 led the Sailors. Bob Delaney topped the Bees with nine points.

Davenport Ottumwa Navy St. Ambrose College Bill Chalencha Sailors Stan Miasek Bob Delaney Bees

Notice of Appointment of J G Saad Kos Estate

Notice that on December 14 1945 the court in Linn County Iowa qualified the estate of J G Saad Kos deceased. All persons having claims or interests must present them to Joseph Mekota Attorney for settlement.

Towa Linn County Kos J. G. Saad G. Kos Iowa State of Iowa Trict Everett

Grey Hounds overwhelm Red Hawks 61 15 in Friday rout

Immaculate Conception powered to a 61 15 victory over St Wenceslaus on their east side court. Nilles opened scoring, then a strong second quarter surge by Beshaw Stramel and Bader widened the lead to 25 6 at halftime. In the third quarter SC extended to 46 13 as Beshaw and teammates continued scoring while St Wenceslas struggled. Mike Beshaw led with 20 points, Ray Bader 17, Nilles 13 and Stramel 10 for SC, with Sterenchuk and Cisar topping the Red Hawks. A preliminary Industrial league game saw Wilson beat Knights of Columbus 45 39.

Immaculate Conception St. Wenceslaus East Siders Court Nilles Greys Callan S. Sterenchuk Red Hawks Stournc S. C Greyhounds Beshaw Stramel Bader Little Red Men Red Hawk St. Wens Mike Beshaw Ray Bader Streml Sterenchuk Cisar Wilson Cagers Knights of Columbus Emory Sample Joe Dolan

Beau Jack Captures Fight in Unpopular Decision at MSG

Beau Jack defeats Willie Joyce in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden earning a unanimous but sharply booed decision. Officials agreed with the verdict as 16,231 fans paid 70071 dollars but hissed for five minutes amid debate over scoring. A February rematch is likely to settle the dispute.

New York Beau Jack Willie Joyce Madison Square Garden Beau United Press Bumble Bees Star of Battle Royals Augusta

Indians Trade Heath To Senators for Case

The Cleveland Indians ship outfielder Jeff Heath to the Washington Senators in exchange for Gardner George Washington Case. The deal, discussed at the major league meetings in Chicago, is a straight swap with no cash. Heath had been a temperamental figure the club sought to move for three years, while Case is a fast outfielder who led the league in steals previously and now joins Cleveland to boost their offense.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Jeff Heath Washington Senators George Washington Chicago Indians Gardner New York Yankees George Stirnweiss

Laff a Day: Teaser Promises Tomorrow's Paper

A lighthearted notice teases readers with an upcoming joke and hints at more humor in tomorrow's edition. The prompt invites anticipation and suggests the next page will deliver additional laughs for eager subscribers.

Dubuque Nips Ramblers in 4th Quarter

Dubuque rallied in the fourth to defeat Cedar Rapids Wilson 39 to 25 in a rough Mississippi conference game. After a 14-7 halftime lead by Dubuque, Wilson seized a 17-16 edge early in the third, but Dubuque answered with a late push as Ken Hasbrook and Verne Havlik sparked the rally. Wilson’s poor shooting and Dubuque’s erratic passing defined the contest, with Dubuque sophomores also beating Wilson yearlings 23-14 in the opening game.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Wilson Rams Ken Hasbrook Dick Birkicht Verne Havlik Ferguson Don Wink

Shamrocks Triumph Over Xavier Five 39 to 20

Shamrocks of St. Patrick’s beat Xavier High 39 to 20. Naughton led scoring with 18, Strouse dished assists and defense, Gillis played a strong floor game, and Westermeyer returned to score late for the Cardinals. In the reserve, Buddy McEachron led 21-12.

Dyersville St. Patrick’s Shamrocks Cardinals Xavier High Johnny Naughton Strouse Shamrocks Naughton St. Pat’s Bernie Gillis Dale Strouse Gillis Carlton Westermeyer Cardinal Moe Mulherin Dan Pfiffner Xavier Buddy McEachron

Basketball Scores East and Midwest from varied colleges

A sprawling college basketball score roundup lists Marshall College 56 over Western Kentucky 51, La Salle 59 over Philadelphia Coast Guard Rochester 51, and many others including Indiana State Twirs 66 and Oregon Washburn Municipal 58. It also notes high school results in Iowa and mentions probate notices from Linn County Iowa.

Massachusetts State Norwich Colbye New ‘Hampshire Olbyen Ham Hofstra la Salle Philadelphia Coast Guard St. Louis Southeast Chicago Naval Chicago Missouri Nebraska Indiana

Notice of annual meeting of Tarabarengiders F Maplae

The notice states the annual meeting of Tar.abarengiders F maplae in To wa will be on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the bank FP. J. DVORAK, Cashier, signs the notice for Pintery Ltd in 1946.

Tar Abarengiders F Maplae Towa Pintery Ltd

Kohawks Open Home Season Versus Augustana Tonight

Coe College prepares for its home opener at the Coe gym at 8:00 p.m. matching the Kohawks against Augustana of Rock Island. Lineups feature Kinney and Van Antwerp at guards with Bolie at center replacing Peel. Tordik sidelined by flu. Augustana counters with Sersig, Scle, Karlstrom, and the Johnsons. A 6:30 p.m. precursor game features Lambda Chi Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Coe College Kohawks Coe Gym Augustana Rock Island Ill Lamb Frank Kinney Jim van Antwerp Bob Wessale Bob Connell Paul Bolie Bolie Leo Peel Kinney Bob Tordik Augie Ledger Vikings Jack Sersig Gerry Scle Ernie Karlstrom Howard Robert Johnson Karlstrom Sersig Iowa City TKE Beta’s

Wartburg Quint Overpowers Penn 60 41 Basketball Clash

Wartburg built an 18 to 4 start and led 26 15 at halftime, defeating Penn 60 to 41. Ted Olmstead fueled Wartburg with 24 points including 15 in the second half while Penn’s top scorer Jack Ozeneider totaled 17.

Great Lakes Fall To Chanute Field In Upset

Great Lakes Ill Army team, led by Rex Alexander, blew a 16 point first half lead and fell 67 to 57 at home to Chanute Field. Chanute's 41 second half points overwhelmed the Sailors after a 52 52 deadlock with five minutes left.

Great Lakes, Ill Great Lakes Chanute Field Army Rex Alexander Naval

Dekalb Teachers Edge Loras 48 45 In Tight Affair

Northern Illinois Teachers of Dekalb Illinois defeated Loras College 48 to 45 on Friday night. Loras led only twice, never more than six points ahead. Top scorer was Bob Woods of Dekalb with 20 points while Wayne Knipshield led Loras with 14.

Special Administrator Appointment for James G. Dempsey

On December 7, 1945, E Benesh and Richard E Benesh announce their appointment as Special Administrator of the James G. Dempsey estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must promptly pay debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk.

Cresco Wrestlers Triumph Over Oelwein in Tight Meet

Cresco defeated Oelwein 22 to 14 in Cresco with key wins by Aberg at 112 pounds and Ratz at 155, both falls under three minutes. Other notable Cresco wins came from Barr at 165 and a series of close contests across multiple schools in a Southeast Iowa league match.

Cresco Oelwein Aberg Oversa Ratz Ohl Barr Leverington

Fallen Angel film review at Paramount theater

Nadine Subotnik notes Twentieth Century Foxs Fallen Angel directed by Otto Preminger stars Dana Andrews Linda Darnell Alice Faye and Anne Revere with Charles Bickford supporting. The piece lauds the cinematic tension romance and performances while noting the controversy over cinema sensationalism and the films adult content.

Alice Faye Dana Andrews Linda Darnell Anne Revere Charles Bickford Allen Angel Laura Hays Johnston San Francisco Fair Marty Holland Miss Darnell Alice Otto Preminger Nadine Subotnik

Evening cinema schedule from The Gazette listings

Friday film times at Paramount Iowa Palace Rialto and Page theaters. Titles include Fallen Angel The Southerner Follow That Woman Roughly Speaking This Gun for Hire West of Pinto Basin Tall in the Saddle National Velvet Lucky Night Swingin on a Rainbow with showtimes across the day and late night.

Iowa Palace Rialto Pinto Balsin Pa Age National Velvet Nanadie Tania Swingin

State Dept forum on Our Foreign Policy series airs Saturday

The Department of State will host a forum on Our Foreign Policy broadcasting at 2 p.m. Saturday over NBC and WMAQ, discussing policy applications for China, Russia, Latin America, Eastern and Western Europe, Germany, Japan, the United Nations and world trade. Speakers include William Benton, William T. Stone, and Roy Henderson.

Department of State NBC WMAQ China Russia Latin America Europe Western Europe Germany Japan United Nations State Department William Benton William T. Stone Office of International Information and Cultural Cooperation Roy Henderson

Headliners Tonight and Nightly Radio Lineup

Radio schedule notes multiple programs including Helen Hayes WMT and Dick Haymes WMT with first nighter, Life of Riley WHO, Mayor of Town WMT, Game of Books WGN, Hit Parade WMT, Natl. Barn Dance WHO, Christmas Pickups WGN, In Barn Dance WHO, Boston Symphony KXEL, Sat Serenade WBBM, Chicago Theater WGN, Celebrity Club WMT and other daily shows across stations WMT WMAQ WHO WGN KXEL WBBM.

Helen Hayes Cccess MAEL Dick Haymes WMT Life of Riley Game of Books WGN Boston Symphony WBBM Chicago Theater WGN Celebrity Club

Evening Radio Schedule From December 15, 1945 Hour by Hour

The schedule lists radio programs for Saturday evening including Easy Aces on WGN and Melodies on KXEL, with time slots from 6:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. across stations WGN KXEL WHO WMT and others. Notable items include News segments on WHO and a 10:30 p.m. interlude on WMT.

WGN Easy Helen Haz Sacius Ness Jobs McCann WMT Sinate GN News Nazarenes

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