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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1944

Page

3

South Power Beats North All-Stars 24 to 7 in Blue-Gray Game

Southern stars led by Charlie Trippi and Pete Layden overwhelmed the Northern squad 24 to 7 before 22 000 fans in Montgomery Alabama. Trippi scored the opening TD and sparked the drive that built the lead. Layden added a decisive plunge and other South backs dominated the field with strong runs and aerials. Hoernschemeyer and Bonelli led the North late drive for a TD, but the South held the margin and claimed the victory.

Montgomery, Ala Charlie Trippi Pete Layden Penn Hoernschemeyer Jack Morton Purdue Tony Minisi Bonelli John Tavener Indiana Trippi

Late Kentucky Win Upsets Temple to Maintain Undefeated Line

In Philadelphia Kentucky edged Temple 45 44 on a last minute field goal by freshman star Alex Groza to keep the Wildcats unbeaten and among the top teams Muhlenberg opened with a 42 38 victory over Penn marking their ninth straight win.

Philadelphia University of Kentucky Temple University Alex Groza Kentucky Owls Muhlenberg College

Simpson Beats Bath Hawks 74 48 to End Streak

Simpson College defeated Bath Hawks of Waterloo 74 to 48 in Indianola. Forward Chuck Kuchan scored 32 points while Don Froehle led Waterloo with 15 as Simpson halted Bath’s eight game win streak and moved to five wins in seven starts.

Simpson Bath Hawks Indianola Bath Blackhawks Waterloo Chuck Kuchan Don Froehle

Toronto shuts out Black Hawks 4 0 in NHL game

The third place Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the last place Chicago Black Hawks 4 to 0 in Toronto on Saturday night. Goalie Frank McCool earned his second shutout of the season.

Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks Frank McCool

Hutson Treated for Arm Infection in Berlin Hospital

Green Bay Packer star Don Hutson was hospitalized in Berlin, Wisconsin, with an infection in his right arm from injuries sustained in the December 17 Giants game. He arrived Friday, received penicillin, and reported improvement Saturday.

Green Bay Wis Don Hutson Packer End Berlin New York

Adel Man Appointed State Baseball Head

Robert E. Frush of Adel was named Iowa state commissioner of non professional baseball by the National Baseball Congress. He will oversee the tenth annual state tournament in Adel beginning July 24, an event staged there since 1940.

Wichita Kan National Baseball Congress Robert E. Frush Adel Iowa Frush

War era letters and sports notes from Cedar Rapids

A collage of war correspondence from Cedar Rapids readers including updates from Fritz Triebel in a base, Don Van Cura in France, and Ed McHugh in England. Local sports highlights feature Iowa U. basketball’s rise, Ohio State’s loss, and war impact on racing. Also mentions Golden Gloves, Navy assignments, and notable athletes like Byron Nelson.

San Francisco Great Lakes James R Hash Cedar Rapids Fritz Triebel Admiralty Isles Linn County Lawrence Gatzke Gowen Field Idaho Ray Golden Glover Southaketa Ed McHugh England Don van Cura France Tom Caldwell Albert Artz Artzie Guam Mike Kaplan Keystone High Long Beach Jim Severin Norway Gazette Roy Patrick McHugh Houston Texas Dick Ives Iowa Phil Seghi Cedar Rapids Raider S. C Camp Bland Charleston Eugene Thoennes E. Dygart Sgt Aaron Hanks Santa Monica Calif Maurice Barker Billy Shuttleworth Navy War Manpower Commission Roosevelt Franklin Mike Chartak St. Louis Browns Bill Diehl Star Town U Diehl Europe Byron Nelson Jim Burlingham

Coe Corner recalls WWII letters from Pacific front

Captain Frank W. Scheible writes from the Marianas about B 29 raids on Japan and life overseas. Don Ross, former Coe football manager, sends holiday greetings from Saipan, while Lt Donald F. Ford and others share cross Atlantic and European scenes and Homecoming memories.

Marianas Frank W. Scheible E. P. Scheible Nineteenth Street Betty Shafer Scheible Cedar Rapids Scheible Pacific Japan Brazil Yukon Alaska Aleutians India China Coe Saipan Delta Phi Fraternity Arthur P. Hass Clinton Ross St. Johns Newfoundland Infantry Air Rces St. Trond Donald F. Ford Midwest U.S.A Maurice W. Flack Liege Dick Fuller Germany Cee Ford P. E. Ford Fifteenth Street Thomas N. Stewart Second Army Memphis Ens Jack C. Oatts Jack Haisley Ted” White Kenneth Anderson Maurice Trickey Walter Giffee, Jr J.g Donald Mitchell NAC Hank” Moss Parrish Colon Panama Kodak

Preflights Champs Defeat Coe 42 30 at Iowa Fieldhouse

In a rough battle the Squadron 1-1 Sea Hawks overcame Coe College Kohawks 42 to 30 on the Iowa Fieldhouse floor. Newland led Coe with 9 points, while ONeil and Saunders paced Preflight with 17 and 11 points as the Seahawk defense stifled the rallying Kohawks.

The Gazette Iowa City Squadron 1 Iowa Seahawk Coe College Kohawks Iowa Bard Warren Newland Seahawk O'Neil Saunders Coe Squadron Seahawks O’neil Bolie

H. S. Tutors on Job and Frog Coach to Bed with Flu

Texas Christian University faces a New Year’s Day game against Oklahoma A&M with head coach Leo Meyer sidelined by influenza. Abe Martin and Luke Scarborough took over the duties, as star center James Cooper is also ill, leaving two inexperienced substitutes to fill a key 157-pound role.

Dallas Texas Texas Christian Abe Martin Luke Scarborough Leo “Dutch” Meyer Meyer James Cooper Oklahoma A T.C.U Hub McQuillan Horned Frog Cooper

YMCA Notes Luncheon Club Olympics meeting and club sports

The YMCA announces a Friday noon meeting on Jan 5 with three representatives from each club. It lists Commercial League standings and upcoming games for Friday night, plus volleyball and basketball events, new members, and a note on a New Year open house cancellation and judo class resumption.

Elmer Ferriter Lions Club Y.M. C.A Board of Directors and Physical Education Committee

Forest Field and Stream 1944 Outdoor Letters

A reader letter exchange on foxes and hunting discusses fox as a valued fur bearer, differing hunting views, and the impact of foxes on quail and pheasant populations. Frank Powers notes conservation efforts, stocking, and collaborations between sportsmen and the state commission, urging balanced fox control.

Mr. Powers the Gazette U.S.A Outdoor Life Conservation Commission

Sports Dead in War Add Luster to Gold Star List

A World War II tribute notes more than 400 sports figures among the nation’s fallen, listing stars from Charlie Paddock to Nile Kinnick and Lou Zamperini. The partial roll includes football, baseball, boxing, track and golf legends across colleges, pro ranks, and national amateurs.

New ,York Pearl Harbor Charlie Paddock Tommy Hitchcock Nile Kinnick Lou Zamperini Paddock Sitka Alaska Hitchcock Salisbury Kingrick Iowa Caribbean Sea Kinnick Clint Castleberry Georgia Tech Harold L“Qfurling Hal’ Hursh Indiana Don Scott Ohio State Joe Routt Robert Derace Moser Texas Aggies Johnny Sprague Southern Methodist Wilmeth Sidat-Singh Syracuse Don Wemple Colgate Brooklyn Dodgers Nick Basca Villanova Philadelphia Eagles Ken Cotton California Hovey Seyimour Frank Gallagher Yale James Mooney Georgetown Pete Holovak Fordham Bill Nowling Tennessee Jim McDonald Frank Rokusek Illinois Tom Smith John Ogden, Jr Swarthmore Bob Faurot Missouri Eugene Stack Chicago White Sox Ardys Keller St. Louis Browns L. H. Addington National Association Johnny Rivers Andy Callahan Johnny Burke Newport R.J Jack Evert Kendall Cram

Woodard Temporarily Rejected on Bad Leg

Dick Woodard sturdy halfback on the 1944 Iowa football team returned to Iowa City Saturday night reporting temporary rejection for military service. Army officials at Jefferson Barracks Missouri told him his injured leg still needed attention before induction.

Iowa City INS Dick Woodard Iowa Jefferson Barracks

North English High Teams Sweep Doubleheader Lights

The North English boys beat their visitors 38 to 27 to clinch the win after an 11 point first half margin. The girls routed the opponents 45 to 2 as Betty Cox scored 13 points to pace the victory.

Warner Betty Cox

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