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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1941

Page

8

Baer Unafraid of Louis Says Referee May Return

The article cites Arthur Donovan likely again as referee for the Louis Baer rematch on Jan 9 with Baer claiming no fear of Louis. It recalls the May 28 Washington clash where Donovan disqualified Baer after a late right-hand sequence and notes Hoffmann’s challenge to Donovan. Louis dominated the earlier bout and seeks a twentieth title defense while Buddy Baer remains confident, despite knee-jerk fears in past meetings.

Joe Louis Buddy Baer Arthur Donovan Baer Louis Donovan Anvil Hoffman Bauer Buddy Washington, D. C Hoffman District of Columbia Fight Commission Arthur Big Galoot Joe Maxie Max Lou Nova Nova Washington Griffith Stadium Considine Schmeling Braddock

Industrial teams resume cage play in Allied league schedule

Allied Industrial basketball resumes with seven games this week led by a showdown between Wilson and Co. and Collins Radio to stay undefeated. Other matches include Light Co. vs Universal Crusher and Quaker Oats against Iowa Manufacturing as standings show Light Co. atop the group.

Allied Penick Ford Light Co Universal Crusher Wilson and Co Collins Radio

Cage Drill Schedule At YWCA Tuesday Night

Basketball practice at the YWCA Tuesday night with 5:00 PM parl academy and 4:30 PM X. VY. Z.4. The schedule lists 3 PM parl academy, 5 PM Armstrongs, 4:30 PM Becks.

om—Parl Academy Armstrong Beck X. VY. Z

Rose Bowl Coaches Boycott Opponent Scouting Debate

Duke coach Wallace Wade and Oregon State's Lon Stiner vow not to study film of one another before the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl. Stiner argues scouting dulls Sunday plays while promising to ignore unsolicited advice and avoid dig up dope on the opponent.

Durham N. C Duke Oregon State Big Lon Stiner West Coast Stiner Wallace Wade Wade Iron Duke Vassar Los Angeles

Dodgers Schedule Nine Yankees Games In Exhibition Tour

New York. Dodgers announce a 38 game spring schedule with nine meetings against the Yankees and six against the Giants. Camp opens in Havana February 19 and moves to Florida March 11 with Daytona Beach as base. Two games with the Giants and five with a Cuban All Stars in Havana. Games against major leaguers include the Senators Tigers Cardinals Reds Red Sox and Browns except for two with the Braves in Atlanta.

New York INS Yanks Giants Dodgers Larry MacPhail Havana Florida Daytona Beach Atlanta Dodger Senators Tigers Cardinals Reds Red Sox Browns

Boxing Editor's Note on Louis and Contending Fights

The column surveys Joe Louis defenses and alleged support from the press, cites Considine’s critique, and lists upcoming boxing comebacks and matchups. It notes Louis amid a network of fighters, promoters, and military service, with several dates for future bouts and separable events.

Winter bird feeding contest and hunting law notes in Linn County

The Linn County Fish and Game club promotes a three division winter bird feeding contest for rural schools with essays on feeding birds and a photo. Authorities report rising game law prosecutions in November 1941, including fishing and hunting violations, plus details on trap and fur trade activity.

Chuck Roser Linn County Fish and Game Club Ray Beckman Charles J. Kosek Linn County Sixteenth Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa State Conservation Commission

Standard Oilers and Beck's Tie in YMCA League Standings

Standard Oilers and Becks are tied for first place in the YMCA Commercial basketball league. Upcoming games include Standard Oilers vs Yohe Monday and Becks vs Ye. Other schedule items list Comets vs Armatrone, Dorm vs Standard Oilers, ARUHAS vs Allen Motor.

Standard Oilers Beck Standard Oislers Beck's Ad Standard Oilers Wee Eeene Armstrong's Theabeneeen Comets Aguilas Seers Allen Motor Y Sparks Y Raiders Arrow Ter Erewsense Sparks

West Branch to host Springdale in Monday basketball twin bill

West Branch and Springdale will play a two game bill Monday with the preliminary at 7 p.m. The move shifts the originally scheduled Tuesday contest to Monday, creating a twin bill arrangement for the teams.

West Branch Springdale

Chicago Blackhawks Outrank Brooklyn Americans in standings

New York reports the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the hottest teams in the league while Art Chapman, coach of the Brooklyn Americans, questions their place among the top three.

NEW York NBA Chicago Blackhawks Art Chapman Brooklyn Americans

Cardinals Speed to Steal Pennant in 1942

St Louis rebuilds around speed with Johnny Mize traded to the Giants and Don Padgett to Ebetsfield, Ray Sanders up from Columbus, and a fleet outfield led by Stan Musial Terry Moore Slats Marion Jimmy Brown and Country Slaughter. With Billy Southworth managing, base running and line drive hitting shape a swift, aggressive Cardinals club likely to contend for the pennant barring military impact.

NEW York NEA St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Mize Giants Don Padgett Ebbetsfield Ray Sanders Columbus Mize Red Birds Cardinals Pepper Martin Billy Southworth Billy the Kid Red Blazers Ray Blades Mike Padgett Mancuso Cardinal Stan Musial Harry Hopp Frank Crespi Terry Moore Marion Jimmy Brown Country Slaughter Harry Walker Dixie Brooklyn Walker Sanders Walker Cooper Ken O'Dea Bill Lohrman

McKinley Cagers To Tangle With Alumni Monday

McKinley high school basketball teams prepare for a Monday night game against an alumni quintet from the 1940 41 squad led by Steve Santos Vern Harger Wilbur Gregor Mike Bisch and Bob Preis. The 7 pm program includes a reserves versus 11 Y game and intermission entertainment by graduate students. Admission is 11 cents with activity tickets accepted. Also on Cedar Rapids schedule St Wenceslaus meets Oxford Tuesday.

McKinley High School Steve Santos Vern Harger Wilbur Gregor Mike Bisch Bob Preis McKinley Cedar Rapids St. Wenceslaus Oxford

Donels Timm and Kerr to Attend Coaches Meeting

Ames AP Ray Donels head football coach at Iowa State College and assistants Leroy Timm and Doug Kerr will be Cyclone representatives at the American Football Coaches association meeting starting Monday in Detroit.

AMES Ray Donels Iowa State College Leroy Timm Douglass Kerr Cyclone American Football Coaches’ Association Detroit

Wade's Rose Bowl legend fuels Duke coach's mixed praise

Duke coach Wallace Wade, famed as the Iron Duke, elicits strong opinions on the West Coast. His career includes Rose Bowl bids, an undefeated 1938 Duke team, and a controversial 1939 incident after a loss to Southern California.

Wallace Pasadena North Carolina Wade Duke Southern California Doyle Nave Trojans Howard Jones Nave West Coast

Light Five Stays On Victory Trail In Non league Wins

The Light Companys basketball team remained undefeated with a 29 to 17 win over Collins Radio, led by Ockie Theisen with nine points and Joe Beltram seven. Swift added nine for Collins Radio. In the second game, Oatsire’s 33 to 17 victory over Universal Crusher featured Dave Floyd with 12 points and Jack Gill with eight for the Quakers. Both games were non league affairs.

Light Companys Collins Radio Lighters Ockie Theisen Joe Beltram Swift Oatsire Universal Crusher Quakers Dave Floyd Jack Gill Newell Crushers

Alabama Faces Texas A&M In Cotton Bowl Classic

Alabama travels to Dallas for the sixth Cotton Bowl meeting versus Texas A&M. The Tide and Aggies are favored to be evenly matched at one and a half points. Ticket sales run high as about 25 000 to 35 000 fans expected to attend while Alabama eyes a sixth bowl appearance in 17 years. Coach Frank Thomas worries about pass defense against A&M aerial attack.

Dallas Crimson Tide Texas A & M Aggies Alabama Frank Thomas Stil

Eastern All-Stars Edge Fordham In Scrimmage 13 6

Fordham coach Jim Crowley praised a tough 13 6 scrimmage loss to the Eastern All-Stars in Biloxi as both teams push for Sugar Bowl prep. Star end Jim Lansing suffered a sore shoulder and did not play Saturday while Bill Decorrevont and Bob Westfall scored for the All-Stars during the training stretch.

Bay ST. Louis Miss Jim Crowley Fordham Rams Missouri Jim Lansing Bill Decorrevont Northwestern Bob Westfall Michigan Biloxi

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