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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1944

Page

5

Iowa Hawks Thump Nebraska 61 45 Behind Wilkinson Brothers

Iowa’s high scoring Hawks defeated Nebraska 61 to 45 for their third win this season. Clayton Wilkinson led with 24 points, Herb Wilkinson added 9, and Dick Ives had 11. Nebraska’s Bob Koenig starred with 14 points as the Huskers stayed competitive early before Iowa pulled away by halftime.

Lincoln Neb Iowa University Hawkeyes Nebraska Cornhuskers Clayton Herb Wilkinson Utah Dick Ives Cornhusker Clayton Wilkinson Herb Ives Bob Koenig Cornhuskers Iowa Wilkinsons

Strong Purple Attack at Dubuque U Triumphs

Dubuque University held a four point lead most of the game, finishing 33 to 31. Carlson and Jacot scored for Cornell, while Legg Oelwein and Vern Anderson led the winners with seven points each.

Dubuque Cornell Dubuque University Mt. Vernon Purple Will Carlson Jacot Carlson

Detroit Red Wings and Maple Leafs Tie in NHL Battle

The Red Wings and Maple Leafs battled to a 1 1 tie with a Toronto player rushed to hospital from a fractured right ankle after crashing into the boards in the third period. Referee Chadwick handed two match misconduct penalties during the game.

Toronto Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League Chadwick Jackie McLean Leafs

CYO Opens Gym Nightly For Glovers

Cedar Rapids trainer Jimmy Burlingham announced that the CYO gym at Immaculate Conception church will open Monday night and run five nights a week excluding weekends. He aims to develop novices toward a Chicago bound Tournament of Champions and invites all boys and discharged veterans to join.

Golden Gloves Cedar Rapids Jimmy Burlingham CYO Immaculate Conception Church Burlingham Jim Chicago Minneapolis Bob Turner Franklin Gridder Ferris Biggart Anamosa

Towering Arkansas Tops City College at Madison Square Garden

Arkansas led by 6 foot 10 inch George Kok defeated City College of New York 59 to 47 at Madison Square Garden in a basketball double header. Kok scored 25 Razorbacks points with 10 goals and five fouls while Arkansas made 13 of 14 free throws. City College faded after a 26 to 20 halftime deficit. In the first game Muhlenberg beat St Francis 56 to 18.

New York Arkansas George Kok City College of New York Madison Square Garden Kok Razorbacks City College Muhlenberg St. Francis

Snead Extends Lead In Richmond Open With 69

Sammy Snead, the 208 leader, fired a two under par 69 to extend his advantage as the $7,500 Richmond open golf tournament reached the final day of the first three rounds. Charles Congdon shot 67 to climb within one of Snead at 209, while Harold McSpaden and Leonard Ott posted 64 and 65 respectively to surge up the leaderboard. Ott moved into fourth at 211 as a cluster of contenders remained within reach of Pat Markovich's 1939 record.

Richmond Calif Sammy Snead Hot Springs Snead Navy Charles Congdon Tacoma Wash Pat Markovich McSpaden Otto Ott Jimmy Walkup San Antonio Texas Byron Nelson Toledo

Wildcats Rally To Top Marquette In Chicago Matchup

Northwestern's Wildcats built a late run to defeat Marquette 58 to 44 at Chicago's stadium. Center Max Morris led with 19 points as Northwestern controlled the game with tough defense and balanced scoring while Marquette's Hilltoppers struggled to keep pace.

Chicago Northwestern Wildcats Max Morris Marquette Hilltoppers Milwaukee Cats

Sailors Rally Stuns Gophers 46 42 In Minneapolis

Great Lakes rebounded from two losses to Illinois by holding off Minnesota late for a 46 to 42 road win before 3,430 fans. Luke Majorki scored 10 for the Sailors while Buzzy Lehrman added 13 to narrow the gap, and Paul Cloyd secured the final free throw after a late Gophers push.

Minneapolis Great Lakes Illinois Minnesota Golden Gophers Sailors Buzzy Lehrman

Wartburg Reserves defeat Buena Vista for 56 22 win

Wartburg reserves fuel a 56 to 22 victory as the first team plays only the first half, earning their third Iowa conference win and second of the season over Buena Vista. The Knights had won the earlier meeting 55 to 18.

Waverly Wartburg Buena Vista Iowa Knights

College Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and Clubs

A stacked score roundup lists multiple games with results across colleges and service teams. Notable results include Notre Dame 66 over Wisconsin 46 and Penn 25 over Dartmouth 50, plus Navy and university teams in mixed matchups and service-branch squads.

Wesleyan Nips Coe 26 25 In Narrow Exciting Victory

Wesleyan edged Coe 26 to 25 in a tense finish as Dee Labell and Guy Leighton sparked a late rally after Coe led 19 14 at halftime. Dietz Newland and Bob Kafka helped Wesleyan take the final lead before Coe captain Dietz Newland fouled and made his free throw with 20 seconds left.

Coe College Willis Lamb Kohawks Coe Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Cee Wesleyan Dee Hawks Bob Kafka

Illini Rally Tops De Paul in Windy Thriller

The Illinois Illini erased a 12 point deficit to defeat De Paul 43 40 in Chicago Stadium. Howie Judson led with 13 points while Don Delaney and George Mikan traded scoring as De Paul lost guards Walter Kachen and Jack Allén early in the second half.

Chicago Fighting Illini University of Illinois DePaul University Chicago Stadium Doug Mills Champaign de Paul Demons Stadium de Paul Ilini Demons Walter Kachen Jack Allén Illini Don Delaney de Patl George Mikan Delaney

Seahawks defeat Oklahoma 52 to 40 in Kansas City

Iowa Navy Preflight, taller and faster, beat Oklahoma 52 40 before about 3500 in Kansas City. Joe Holland from Berea Kentucky scored 16 points and T S Ary added 19 to pace the victors while Harold Hines led Oklahoma with 15. The Sooners held a 15 14 lead mid first period but faded the rest of the game.

Kansas City INS Iowa Navy Oklahoma University Joe Holland Berea T. S. Ary Harold Hines Oklahoma Sooners Seahawks

Red Peppers News from Home Front Letters

From the Cedar Rapids Gazette December 17 1944 veterans and servicemen write home from the South Pacific Philippines and England describing life overseas. Letters mention Lt Al Urden Sgt Everett Rolson Bud Richardson Kenny Barger Theron Thomsen Lew Van Nostrand and Lt Stanley Potter with details on duties homesickness and daily conditions. Lt Potter earns the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal for bombing missions over Europe while family and friends back home share updates and memories.

Johnny Fryrear United States al Urden Wilson Nigh Iowa U. Gridder South Pacific Iowa Charles Jens Norgaard Tom Farmer San Francisco Everett Rolson Philippines Dick Prochaska I.C New Guinea Mike Gallagher M-1 The Gazette Ralph Meyer Roosevelt Bud Richardson Theron Thomsen Iowa U Minterfield California Rozelle Kenny Barger English Channel Normandy Terra Firma Irma Keith Hopkinton Naval Hospital Oakland Calif Ed Kuba Cedar Rapids Bob Spooner Leo Martin Roosevelt High Waco Texas Randolph Bill Kollman Fort Worth Lew van Nostrand Favoorite Stanley E. Potter Walter D. Potter Marion Eighth Air Force England Reich Europe Potter Franklin High School Marion High School Linn County Produce Company Army Air Forces Demingfield New Moxico Ralph W. Potter Marines el Centro

GI Gazette From The South Pacific Cedar Rapids Cabals

Local readers receive Christmas greetings from Cedar Rapids and Marion soldiers in the South Pacific. Letters recount finds of Cedar Rapids friends aboard ships, training in Florida, and naval postings in the Admiralty Isles, with updates on football, fishing, and home memories amid wartime service.

Randolph Ramblers down Second Air Force for 12th win at Polo Grounds

Randolph Field’s Ramblers defeated the Second Air Force Superbombers 13 to 6 at the Polo Grounds before 8,356 fans and a near $80 million war bond gate. A key 83 yard drive and a long forward pass sealed the 12th straight win, keeping Randolph atop the service championship race. The Superbombers out gained Randolph in first downs and yardage but the Ramblers’ defense and timely scoring drive steadied the outcome amid snowfall and a tough, flickering field.

New York INS Randolph Field Mighty Ramblers Second Air Force Polo Grounds Randolph Glenn Dobbs Tulsa Steve Lucie Ilinois Don Fauble Oklahoma Ray Evans Kansas Baylor Jack Russell Ramblers Dobbs Bill Causey Fauble Air Force Layden Evans

Norsemen Beat Augsburg 45-30 In Home Clash

Luther tied Augsburg 5-5 and 13-13 then Eldy Pritz and Bob Pearson sparked a 21-18 halftime lead. In the second half Pritz and Pearlsom extended the advantage to 12 as Ulvilden added key baskets. Augsburg managed only two points in the first 9 minutes of the second half and none in the final six minutes.

Decorah Luther Augsburg Minneapolis Eldy Pritz Bob Pearson Pritz Pearlsom Ulvilden

Michigan Surges To Sixth Victory In Kalamazoo

University of Michigan extended its season win streak to six with a 50 to 35 basketball victory over Western Michigan in Kalamazoo. Forward Keith Harder scored 14 points as the Wolverines pulled away in the second half.

Kalamazoo Mich University of, Michigan Western Michigan Keith Harder Wolverines Western Michigan

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