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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1944

Page

3

Big 10 Wins 34, Loses 11 In Tune-ups

Western conference preview of 44 tune-up games shows Ohio State and Michigan as pre season favorites while Illinois Northwestern and Purdue face gaps. Northwestern unbeaten hosts Great Lakes Blue Jackets with Chanute Field loss margin noted. Nine conference teams begin schedule next week amid 34 victories 11 losses in preseason play.

Chicago Ohio State Tuins Great Lakes Blue Jackets Kentucky Northwestern Iowa Illinois Nebraska Cornhuskers Great Lakes Evanston Blue Jackets Chanute Field Purdue Notre Dame South Bend Ind Michigan State Indiana Minnesota Marquette Wisconsin Missouri Milwaukee Wis Michigan Uwinois iIndians Sess

Big Seven basketball revival returns to prewar form

AP News previews a full Big Seven return with Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, BYU and others fielding freshmen and veterans. Denver rejoins the conference under Cliff Rock while Colorado College, Montana and Montana State rejoin the independent scene. Military and post teams boost inter post play in the Denver Victory league.

Utah National Collegiate Athletic Association Dartmouth New York City Arnold Ferrin Vadal Peterson Ferrin Denver Cliff Rock Kansas State Penereais Larry Seward Herbean Colorado State Utah State Wyoming Brigham Young Cowboys Ev Shelton Colorado Aggies Utah Aggies BYU Colorado Jack McCracken Bob “Ace” Gruenig Art Unger Pete Leaty Ambrose Jellymakers A.A.U Rockies Casper Air Base Deming Air Base New Menxico Army Ambrose

Aggies Edge Arkansas 43 34 To Win Tourney

Oklahoma Aggies claim their fourth all college basketball tournament title defeating Arkansas 43 34 in a bruising final before 5 000 at Oklahoma City. Bob Kurland named MVP after a rugged game where both seven foot and 6 10 players fouled out.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Aggies Arkansas Rhe Institute Bill Henry Oklahoma West Texas Denver Bob Kurland Aggies George Kok

Swedish Track Stars Hagg and Lidman Delayed by Flight

Daniel J. Ferris, national secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union, said he hopes conditions soon permit Gunder Hagg and Haakon Lidman to travel from Sweden to race American stars indoors. The trip, planned to leave Jan 3, was postponed after Washington officials said military requirements make it impossible to fly the athletes to the United States.

New York Daniel J.ferris The Amateur Athletic Union Gunder Hagg Haakon Lidman Sweden Washington Ferris Hagg Lidman

Bartfield Wins Roaring Lightweight Showdown at MSG

Danny Bartfield remains undefeated at 32-2 by outpointing Morris Reif in a 10 round Madison Square Garden bout. In front of 11,537 fans the lightweight weighed 138 pounds to Reif’s 143 pounds and the gross receipts reached $35,505.

New York Danny Bartfield Morris Reif Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Bartfield Reif

Tama-Tama Tops Gladbrook In Friday Light Vacation Program

Tama-Tama high defeated Gladbrook 38-26 after taking a strong second half. Bud Thorne led Tama with nine points and Leonard Shope added six for Gladbrook as the halftime score stood 13-12.

Tama Tama High Gladbrook Bud Thorne Leonard Shope

Cedar Rapids Gazette Historical Formatting Details

The snippet lists publication details for The Cedar Rapids Gazette including establishment in 1883, ownership by The Gazette Company, address 500 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa, licensing and wire services, and subscription rates. It mentions Associated Press United Press International News Service and various 1930s rate structures.

Cedar Rapids The Gazette Company 3Rd Ave Iowa Associated Press United Pres International

Navy Frowns Callanan Out Of Rose Bowl Hero Role

Pasadena Calif UP The Navy ruled Seaman 2e George Callanan cannot start or risk his knee so he withdraws from Rose Bowl plans Cravath had anticipated using him as a starter The Trojans prepared for the Rose Bowl while Tennessee rested at their hotel before kickoff.

Pasadena Calif Navy George Callanan Southern California Jeff Cravath Seaman Callanan Cravath Tennessee Trojans Volunteers

Illinois Whiz Kids Rout Nebraska 77 to 39

The Illinois varsity, led by Johnny Orr with 18 points, powered past Nebraska 77 to 39 in Champaign. Illinois opened 36-24 at halftime and Coach Doug Mills emptied the bench as the win secured their fifth victory in six games. Nebraska heads to Bloomington to face Indiana Saturday.

Champaign Ill University of Illinois Cornhuskers Nebraska Johnny Orr Tlint Doug Mills Bloomington Indiana

Quaker Cagers Take Two Allied Contests

Quaker teams won two Allied Industrial league games at the Quaker gym while the LaPlant girls kept their perfect mark. Notable results include Iowa Engineering 32 Speeder 31 with Reid scoring the winning bucket. other top scorers listed for both Quaker and opposing teams.

Quaker Allied Industrial League Quaker Gym LaPlant Girls Iowa Engineering Speeder Iowa Reid Quaker Girls Wilson i Emanuel Holtz Clark Bly LaPlant Nage Gelling Gleason Perceco Vesey, Reynolds

Ottumwa Navy Team Beats Mexico University 55 to 34

Ottumwa naval air station built an early 17-5 lead and defeated University of Mexico 55-34 on Friday night. Ottumwa reserves took over midway through the first half, leading 25-11 at halftime.

Ottumwa Ottumwa Naval Air Station University of Mexico

Shedlosky to Play In Fourth Bowl Game

Nanticoke native Edward Whitey Shedlosky of Tulsa University will start at right halfback against Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl marking his fourth bowl appearance following Sugar and Cotton Bowls with Tulsa and Fordham.

Nanticoke Miami Fla Edward “Whitey” Shedlosky Tulsa University Georgia Tech Shedlosky Tulsa Fordham

Tough Elevens Meet in Gl. London Bowl

In London at White City stadium the Eighth Airforce Shuttle Raiders and the Air Service Command Warriors clash in a G I Bowl to decide the United Kingdom base title. Both teams are undefeated in a rare New Year football event with 10 straight wins and high point totals. The event features bands, 500 WACs, Cossack horsemanship, Indian war dances and a Varga Girl releasing 1000 homing pigeons.

London White City Air Force United Kingdom United States Airforce Shuttle Raiders Air Service Command Warriors Warriors Central District Special Services Headquarters American Red Cross

Boxing Roundup from Across the Nation

Danny Burtfield of New York defeated Morris Reif in Brooklyn while Jackie Graves of Austin Minnesota stopped Curly St. Angelo. Pvt Al Couture won a decision over Ralph Walton in Lewiston where Walton was disqualified in round seven. Bobby Lakin of Worcester outpointed Sidney Miller in Newark. Walton was disqualified in the seventh.

New York Danny Burtfield New Sidney Miller Youngstown Ohio

College basketball scores from the East and West regions

East results show Princeton 61 leading New York Coast 47 and Duke 43 defeating Iowa State 77 with several other scores across campuses. Southwest Oklahoma City tourney notes Oklahoma Aggies 43 Arkansas 34 in the championship, plus Texas Tech 61 Baylor 38 in consolation. West listings include Washington 69 over Gonzaga 48 and Oregon State 40 beating Fee's Music Makers 35. Local schools report multiple scores from Ninety towns and colleges including Charles City, Creston, Fort Madison and Mason City with varied tallies.

Aidwest. Iows Iowa State Nebraska Camp Atterbury Ind AAF Depot Indianapolis Great Lakes Chanute Field Ottumwa Nas Mexico Breconeraine College Brigham Youth Kansas City Fort Leavenworth Hoathborn College Warrensboro Olathe Navy Valley Oklahoma City Oklahoma Aggies Arkansas Rice Oklahoma West Texas Jr Denver Texas Tech Baylor WEST Gore Field Montana State Washington Gonzaca University Oregon State Fee NGH Ailenife Audubon Kays Town Nebd Logan Charles City Oclwein Creston Diagonal Fort Madison Mason City Spencer Waverly Webster City Grinnell Story City

Thenhaus 632 Tops Major Holiday Scores In Bowling

Thenhaus rolls 632 in Lincoln Major League action as Hur Man defeats Lincoln alleys with a 2 813 team score. The event features multiple teams including Red Crown Major League rivals and lanes such as Pabst Blue Beer, Lincoln Alleys, and Novak Amuse, with high individual scores and handicap totals across the round.

Thenhaus Santa Claus Jack Thenhaus Hur Man Iowa Manufacturing Lincoln Alleys RED Crown Eimbach Lbr Co Rit Lannos Retinasojwriene Sue ‘Ewoldt Meisha Becks Alle Goods R FR. Sait Bpaicht Chnosky Ris Ross Sanders Gaiubec Warner Thomas Yuwa Alton Aus Awe Uren C. Valley Dairy C. Novaka Smach Hultbure Hansen Delbridge BOG Gearhart Stolba Raub Lincoln Major League Pabst Blue Fe Mercer Merchand Whittington Nelson Reid McGinnis Masierok Gus Scolaro Snyder Stellar Service War-Man Eyg Driscoll Sorensen Baker Knoble Garden Blahnik Dale Oo Kuifenhaus Palumbo Novak Amuse Raker Conepe Kuba Wricht Aia Knouf Jond Winger D. McGuirette Oar Skoriva BOT Ou Fondicap Colonial Bakery V. F. Wars Knowles Ek Hammer Hesse Stanek Scolaro Clemeee Ee Sit Vrdik Langham Kerres Carsiff Unzeilig Auto Jones Harmer Hagerman Stewart Ave A. Hauskins Unzeltig Zackar Déiffeocarex Mfg. Co Pfeffer Wi Wagner J. Novotny Hawkins T. Novotny Pollitz L.R. Schrader Bliind Hoppe Lelpald Jenzters Luers Rowe Randall Teases Peterson Cook Eves Bebetks Barnoske Emzler Hind Versa Sbo

Seahawks Nip State Rally To Beat Iowa State

Iowa Preflight's Seahawks outlasted Iowa State 34 to 33 after a close second half. Guard Bill Block pulled the Cyclones within one with 30 seconds left as both teams scrambled for a final shot. The game followed an 18-18 halftime tie with the Seahawks taking control late.

Five Episode MGM Film Explores Tolerance Angles

Louella Parsons reports The Common Sin a five episode MGM picture with 31 speaking parts each episode a separate story offering a new angle on tolerance. Warner plans a film Escaped in the Desert about Nazi prisoners in Arizona. Eve Arden shifts to Mildred Pierce and other stars linked to projects.

Pollywoop INS MGM Harry Ruskin Charles Jackson A. R. Wylie Warner Arizona Desert

Rail Brotherhood Hint at Wage Push Next Year

Washington AP reports T C Cashen head of the Railway Labor Executives Association and the Brotherhood of Switchmen says wage policies may face a new general push in the coming year to restore living standards for railroad workers. A probate notice in Linn County Iowa announces the hearing for the last will and codicil of Clare Rathbun Marshall Jato with district court proceedings set for January 2, 1944 in Cedar Rapids.

Washington T. C. Cashen Railway Labor Executives Association Cashen Brotherhood of Switchmen Labor Railroad Brotherhoods Linn County Clare Rathbun Marshall Jato Cedar Rapids Laws Iowa

Bold Pirates and Romance in Frenchman's Creek Review

A cinema critique notes Daphne du Maurier’s tale at Paramount with Joan Fontaine Arturo de Cordova Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Technicolor visuals impress but the plot feels slow and implausible despite Fontaine’s appeal and the pirate fantasy.

Frenchman's Creek Joan Fontaine Arturo de Cordova Bnsil Rathbone Cecil Kellaway Nigel Bruce Paramount Picture Mitchell Lessen Paramount Theater Aybe Britain Daphne du Maurier Hollywood Basil Rathbone

Kellaway Delivers Touch of Wit as Butler William

In a brief note, Nadin Subotnik credits Cecil Kellaway with a rare balance of humor and duty as the servant William, the only character who does not take himself seriously.

Cecil Kellaway William Nadine Subotnik

Jap Planes Attack Mindoro. Eight Downed

Allied headquarters in the Philippines reported eight Japanese planes shot down during a Mindoro raid on Wednesday night with no ground activity by Japan. American heavy bombers also destroyed six planes at San Jose airdrome on Panay island, southeast of Mindoro.

Allied Hdq Philippines Mindoro Island San Jose Panay Island Mindoro

Paramount Frenchman's Creek and more at local theaters

Saturday schedule lists showings at Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Marion including Frenchman's Creek Experiment Perilous Carolina Blues Bowery to Broadway Singing Sheriff Hitler Gang Bridge of San Luis Rey Son of Dracula Oklahoma Kid It Happened Tomorrow The Purple Heart The Big Noise Weird Woman Heavenly Days with multiple daily times at each venue.

Bowery Broadway Bridge of San Luis Rey Marion

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