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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1944

Page

3

I C Greyhounds Edge St Patrick's For Slim Win

Edges Greys Pushed Twice to Get Slim Margin as I C Greyhounds narrowly defeat St Patrick s of Iowa City 44 to 43 on Friday night on the east side court. Rozek 20 and McAreavy 17 lead scoring while Gatens 15 for Iowa City. Jennings and Bader key defense in a hard fought win.

I. C.’s Greyhounds St. Patrick's Iowa City Herndliska Gatens Hoye Rozek I. C Connell St. Pat’s Shamrocks Jennings Bader McAreavy Greyhounds Blue and White J. C. Gatens Bob Jennings Radar Belgar Irey Rozek Hendilska Kindler Chicago Wilson State Towa City

Snead Ties Dark Horse at 139 in Richmond Open

Richmond Calif AP tournament co-favorite Sam Snead and Darkhorse Jimmy Walkup Jr tied at 139 to lead the 72 hole Richmond open as third round began. Walkup shot a 68 in round one and 71 at halfway, while Snead posted a 69 in round two to reach the tie. Ky Laffoon and Ernie Piger Jr trailed the leaders by several strokes.

Richmond Calif Sam Snead Jimmy Walkup, Jr San Antonio Texas Snead Ky Laffoon Chicago Ernie Piger, Jr San Jose Coleaders

Redhawks edge Parnell in nip and tuck St Wenceslaus clash

St Wenceslaus edged Parnell 39 35 on home court in a hard fought game. Richard Koutnik led St Vences with 20 points while Panek added 14 and Duffy scored 9 for Parnell.

St. Wenceslaus Quint Parnell St. Wence Koutnik Panek Duffy

Irish Win By JOHN SULLIVAN Over Sacred Heart 37 23 on Waterloo Court

The St Patrick Shamrocks beat Sacred Heart Cardinals 37 to 23 extending their win streak to three. Driscoll and Naughton led with multiple baskets, while a 11-1 first-quarter margin set the tone. the Shamrocks’ defense held Waterloo to two late field goals as the final score stood 37-23. The preliminary game saw Knights of Columbus defeat Waterloo K C 40-21.

St. Vence Sterenchuk Panek Koutnik Red Hawks Parnell Duffy Dermody Donahoe Finnigan Gaffey Richard Koutnik St. Patrick Shamrocks Sacred Heart Cardinals Waterloo Court Shamrocks Driscoll Naughton Waterloo Hurry St. Pat's Waterloo Quint Cardinals Shamrock Krumbholz Hurley Irish Spaight Knights of Columbus Waterloo K.C Sacred Heart Bty Patrick Beare

Ramblers Suffer 30 16 Defeat by Dubuque in MVC Tilt

Iowa City Franklin edged by Dubuque by 30 to 16 as Wilson Crouth Severe High struggles. Kremer led the visitors with 16 points including key tip-ins while Hoyle and Havlik paced the Ramblers with set shots and free throws in a cold shooting night.

Wilson High School Ramblers Lne Dubuque Kremer Rams Farmer Havlik and Hoyle J Court Gaines Jotham Loomis Barnard Havlik Christie Wilson Dubuque Fe P Palmer Hasbrook Ferguson Blackie Oj Hartley Herzog D. Havilkg Klerscht Jotham Schepple Lamb W. Hass Wilso

Greco Ruffin Battle Ends In Narrow Draw At MSG

Former soldiers Johnny Greco of Montreal and Bobby Ruffin of New York boxed to a 10 round draw at Madison Square Garden. Ruffin fell twice but recovered to finish even after a late spurt. Official verdict read as a draw. each earned about 25 000 from a gross gate of 86 489 dollars. Promoter Mike Jacobs may pair them again for a 12 round bout next year.

New York Johnny Greco Montreal Bobby Ruffin Madison Square Garden Ruffin

Savold Beats Dorazio In St Paul Pro Boxing Show

Lee Savold former Des Moines heavyweight now living in St Paul won a 10 round decision over Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia at St Pauls first pro show in four years. Dorazio tumbled through the ropes three times and faded to the floor after a hard right hand, as nearly 5,000 fans paid 12637 for the American Legion benefit.

ST. Paul

Riders Edge Roosevelt In 43 38 Conference Win

Clinton Riders defeated Roosevelt of Cedar Rapids 43 to 38 on Friday night. Dean Burridge led Clinton with 12 points while Petrzelka and Lee Bailey fueled late rallies. The fast paced battle saw Clinton stretch to 37 25 by the third quarter before Roosevelt rallied, but Clinton sealed the win with Burlingame Watts and final points.

Gazette Clinton Roosevelt Cedar Rapid Rive Kings Washington Dean Burridge Petrzelka Roughriders Burlingame Burridge LeRoy Watts Bailey

Franklin Sophs Shock McKinley In Fast Break Win

Franklin high cagers, led by Bill Shuttleworth and Rod Rust, stormed McKinley for a 45 to 22 victory on the Golden Bears’ floor. Shuttleworth scored 19 points, with seven free throws, as McKinley’s shooters were stifled and the Thunderbolts built a 10-2 early lead.

Franklin High McKinley Mississippi Valley Golden Bears Thunderbolts Franklins Rod Rust Bill Shuttleworth Shuttleworth Cimburek Bears Franklin Grant Jennings McKinley Franklin Lelt Klime Phillips Harger Ray Sorenson Rust Blakey Ryan Jennings Walle Scheib Gable Kuma McLain Donald Chadima Pinch Harris Laine Morris Franklin Sophs Westrom

Marion Drops WaMaC Tilts in Prep Results

Independence swept Marion on the Indian court, varsity 46-30 and fresh-soph 28. The night also featured Decorah edging Harmony 20-19 and Monona beating Postville 30-15, with a slate of eastern Iowa scores and notable performances across multiple towns.

Marion Independence Wamac Indian Court Decorah Harmony Don Roseth Monona Postville Iowa

Wesleyan Rallies To Beat Parsons Tigers

Wesleyan defeated Parsons 54 to 42 in an Iowa conference game. Parsons led 30 to 24 at halftime before Wesleyan surged in the second half. Don Finney scored 18 for Wesleyan while Harry Baldwin topped Parsons with 15.

Greeley Dubuque Droll Blairstown Newhall Newhal Jeves Boddicker Burkhart Newhall Stuart Gene Woolstrehill Wheatland Lost Nation Wyoming Clarence Issen Bob Schriver Sonnemaker Fairfield Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Tigers Don Finney Harry Baldwin

Basketball Scores From The Associated Press East And Midwest

East region scores include Pittsburgh 63 Allegheny 30 and Marshall 52 Bucknell. Brooklyn 61 Fordham 84. DePauw 74 Earlham 22. Midwest action shows Akron 82 Muskingum 66 and Simpson 85 Carleton 28. Southern Illinois 33 Illinois Wesleyan 32. Southwest notes Texas Christian 45 Texas Tech 28. Colorado 46 Wichita 43. Norman Navy 20.

Hendrix Arkansas Southern Vllinois Iilnois Wesleyan DePauw Earlham Bunker Mill Melloxe Field Missouri Westminster Detroit Western Ontario Southeast Missouri State Blytheville Ark AAB Olathe Otterbein Meidelbere Simpson Carleton Baker Ottawa Wentworth Marshall Ind St. Wichita Bethany Lindbero Iowa Wesleyan Parsona Maryvide N. Dakota State Denver Doane Crete South North Carolina Catawba Murray St. Fehrs Arkansas St Hampden-Sydney Maxakre General Mospital Southwest Texas Christian Texas Tech Pepperdine Celorado Fort Logan Colorado A and M Walker Kan Colorado Wichitz Aircraft Norman Navy

Night in Paradise co stars Merle Oberon and Turhan Bey

Louella Parsons reports Merle Oberon and Turhan Bey will headline Night in Paradise a Technicolor fantasy with Oberon as a Persian princess and Bey as Aesop Universal is backing Bey’s star profile and courting younger audiences alongside other Hollywood moves including Olivia de Havilland returning to Well Dressed Groom and Gregory Peck in The Yearling.

Merle Oberon Turhan Bey Ollywood INS Walter Wanger Livia DE Havilland Paramount Ray Milland Paulette Goddard Olivia Warner’s

Skinner Kimbrough Film Autobiog Good Family Fare

A Paramount film based on Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough auto biography stars Gail Russell and Diana Lynn as Cornelia and Emily. Set in 1923 Europe, the light comedy follows two girls who charm young men, misplace purses, and face scrapes like measles and a Notre Dame night. Dorothy Gish and Charles Ruggles co star, with James Brown and Bill Edwards as series leads. reviewers call it a lively but uneven family picture with period charm.

Diane Lynn Gail Russell Bil Edwards James Brown Charles Ruggles Dorothy Gish Paramount Lewis Alien Paramount Theater Europe Cornelia Otis Skinner Emily Kimbrough Cornelia Emily Otis Skinners Notre Dame Diana Lynn Gail Diana Bill Edwards Mrs. Skinner Otis Hollywood Nadine Subotnik

No gum signs spotted on U.S. troops in front line

In Paris reports from the front say Yankee soldiers entering Germany painted large signs on military vehicles reading No gum bums as they moved through occupied territory. The signs appeared amid a chorus of street chants from local children.

Paris Germany

Dubuque U Tops St. Marys for Fifth Win

Dubuque University beat St. Marys of Winona Minnesota 57 to 45 to record its fifth victory of the season. The Duhawks led 33 to 19 at halftime after an early 4 to 0 start and Dave Wareham scored 21 points to pace the Dubuque attack.

Dubuque Dubuque University St. Mary’s Winona Minn Minnesotans Duhawks Dave Wareham Durbuge

Simpson Cagers Beat Carls Again 85 28

INDIANOLA UP Chuck Kuchan scored 40 points to pace Simpson to an 85 28 victory over Carleton. Kuchan tallied 22 in the first 18 minutes as the Redmen built a 39 19 lead at halftime. Charles Todd led Carleton with 12 points.

Indianola Chuck Kuchan Simpson Carleton Carls Kuchan Redmen Charles Todd

Saturday Theater Schedule With Feature Times

Feature Time schedule lists Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Strand Marion and more. Screenings include Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Wuthering Heights Topper The Hairy Ape Crime by Night Double Indemnity Roger Touhy Partners of the Trail Top Man The Story of Dr Wasell Seven Days Ashore Ridin Down the Canyon West Side Kids In the Meantime Darling The Scarlet Claw Greenwich Village with multiple daily showings.

Gazette Paramount Iowa Wuthering Heights Beate Palace Roger Touhy Rialto TIMES Dr. Wassell

Divorce Petition and Administratrix Notice in Linn County

In Linn County District Court Gladys Lotis petitions for divorce from Andrew Lotis on deserts and habitual drunkenness. Defendants must appear by January 1945 or face default. Also notice of appointment of Carrie E. Smith administratrix of her Linn County estate with filing and payment instructions.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Gladys Lotis Andrew Lotis Cedar Rapids Iowa State of Carrie E. Smith District Court QUIRK Geo. C. Clarssen

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