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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1941

Page

2

Golden Gloves No. Elkader Champs Spurring Week of Shows

The Golden Gloves program ends February 10 with a Cedar Rapids tournament to follow. This week features shows in Nashua Blairstown and Oelwein plus Elkader, with eight Elkader champions among the listed entrants. Local organizers under Bill Glassgow report strong ticket demand and set prices from 50 cents to 1.10 for preliminaries and 1.45 for finals.

Oelwein Recreation Commission al Wagner Elkader Joe Burd Dubuque Joe Perilli Jim Carney Johnny Fryrear Anamosa Independence Belle Plaine Oung Men’s Bureau Bill Glassgow Niagara Curry S Jack Young

Pin Tourney In 2nd Week Locals Shine In Meet

The second week of the pin tournament featured standout scores as Jack Lockwood posted a 623 series on games of 201 219 203 to take third in singles. Buechele and Lager led with 635 and 625. In doubles Cedar Rapids duo George Driscoll Sr and George Priscoll Jr moved to second with 1133, while Clinton pair Kelmorgan and Burlingame topped the field at 1150. Marshalltown entries Woodworth Cowper 1118 and Savage Bill 1093 also placed among the top ten.

Jack Lockwood Buechele Dubuque Lager Des Moines Johnson Mason City Bud Lattner Stiles Fort Dodge Cedar Bennett Oskaloosa Alt Johnson Mason City Stiles Jess Clinton Ada Wm Vandermeulan Latiner AOL Matten Clinton Carlson Des Moines K Morean Cin Ago Lingame Deoil Eoll Berding, Cin Wowth M Town Cooper Carlson Jess M'town Mdni Ft Msn Jensen Cc Matven Cinexby Clin Gamble Ames Kenmore Golf Boone Wilton & Co O Mearr Clothing Clark Water Waterloo Kiel Marshalltown Wacerly Marion John Deere Shattz Engineering Brahn Moose Noa Martin Roasa Tractor Co Bath Watrrioa C.R OUS Claes D. la Werfa Cree Triton Club Yanks Garrette Red Peppers Kraanis Clun Rotery Club Cedar Rapids Kottz Faton Dr Scoll Lockused Lattner Mitchell Sanders Barnes Knowles Vern Hann Josten Trophies Bob Veselyin Carl Kirwin Vie Hasek Don Sullivan Harold Horan Su — Es Chas Zvacee Lis Bill Chadima Bene Jim Brearton Moose Russell Ream Delbert William Harry Macy Everet Finch Erwin Sever Oet Ez Eaton Naegg Roofing CO 2 Hagerman VW P van Heen JH Kurtz JA Hausk Ns To'as Ee

Cornell Makes Gift Shots To Win 36-31

Cornell basketmen sank 12 of 15 free throws to defeat Chicago Teachers 36 to 31 in Mount Vernon. George Jares led Cornell with 9 points as both teams struggled. Chicago Teachers missed many free throws and Cornell held a slim 17-11 halftime edge.

Cornell the Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell Basketmen Chicago Chicago Five Iowa State George Jares Purple Dwane Howard Joe King Stenzel Qaaa Anderson Jacobs Foot Howard Szewczyk Daene O Jones Simester Maxure L R. Bailey Jkinen J Bailey Newhy Rodine O'Kernane Bishop Donlane Crabbe Knox Rust Des Moines U

Joe's Slipping, Considine Says in Boxing Review

Ray quotes Considine on Joe’s performance after watching the McCoy and Burman bouts. He doubts Joe could beat Conn, noting Burman’s speed and boxing skill and fearing a future upset before Billy faces him. Louis is expected to go down and end the night.

Ray Burman Louis Joe McCoy Billy Conn Red Burman Joe Louis Jack Cuddy United Press Loutis Cuddy Superman Dempsey Manassa

Hurlin Hal Hursh Considers Pro Baseball Move

Indiana college star Hurlin Hal Hursh, a top candidate for the varsity catching post, said Saturday he would leave school to enter professional baseball after being declared scholastically ineligible.

Bloomington Ind Hurlin Hal Hursh Indiana Hursh

Coaches Praise Boxing Program Strengthening Athletes

Wallie Schwank, Anamosa football coach, is a Golden Gloves supporter aiding young boxers. He lauds Cedar Rapids shows, endorses amateur supervision, and urges novice pairings to preserve young fighters' enthusiasm. He notes boxing benefits football players and outlines training plans balancing school, work, and ring work.

Wallie Schwank Anamosa High School Golden Gloves Anamosa Cedar Rapids Coe Cotelege Schwank Coe Grad Marshalltown Wally Schwank Ziogas Coe Elmer Marek F. A. Marek Washington Avenue Raider Carl Flore Vance Basler Iowa City Des Moines Dom DiMaggio Joe Fenway Park Boston

Tipton Junior College Bouts Tipton and Maquoketa J C

Tipton junior college team faces Marshalltown J C in Tipton on Tuesday evening. On Friday Tipton travels to Maquoketa to play the Maquoketa J C five.

Tipton Tipton Junior College Marshalltown J. C Maquoketa J. C Maquoketa

Feller's career arc hints at all time pitching greatness

The piece highlights Feller at 22 with 82 victories and a rapid rise since age 19, projecting 15 more seasons with around 250 wins at 25 per ten years and 100 more after a five year stretch. It notes two no hitters and a string of one and two hitters as signs of stellar talent within a cautious career outlook.

Feller Young

Second Round Of Y M C A Handball Meet

After 12 matches in Y M C A state handball qualifiers Survivors in singles include Wes Sila Verle Wright Robert Kutchera Louis Burkhalter Edward Mueller Irving Klibansky Paul Nissen Howell Seaton. In doubles Seaton Mueller Kutchera Libansky Lebeda Rankinen Nissen Beck advance to second round with singles to follow by Monday and doubles by Wednesday.

Wes Sila Verle Wright Robert Kutchera Louis Burkhalter Edward Mueller Irving Klibansky Paul Nissen Howell Seaton Seaton Mueller Kutchera Libansky Lebeda Rankinen Nissen Beck Sila Wright Burkhalter Klibansky

Trotters Highlight Y League Activity

A week of Y M C A basketball features Monday matchups including Peter Pan versus the Y Dorm and Phalanx against Aguilas. The league leading Standard Oilers face the Globe Trotters Negro quintet on Wednesday with several late games planned through Friday night.

Standard Oilers Globe Trotters Peter Pan Phalanx Aguilas Armstrong Lynch Y Arrows Y Raiders Y Deskers Killian Y Comets Beck Y. Dorm

Ramblers Outspeed Marquette Cagers

Notre Dame defeats Marquette 58 to 40 in South Bend as ten Irish players score led by George Sobek and Bob Smith. Mike Poja nets 19 for Marquette, in a game featuring heavy substitute action and a first-half 24-8 Irish edge.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Marquette George Sobek Bob Smith Mike Poja Butler Paja Bobex Swiecak Il Carnes O'Brien Pope Crimmins Momeniche Quinn Rosendahl Gillespie Hammer Smithes McCarths Sincene Schudrowitz Ryan Rogers Engel Sobek Singer Smith Pola Komenich McCarthy Rocera Ai Ketchum Ainteferee Arno Bradley Vampire— Enright Chicago

Davenport Tankmen Fall To Cedar Rapids Junior Teams

Cedar Rapids junior A and B swimming squads defeated Davenport 84 to 48 at the Davenport pool. Marsh won the 40 and 100 yard freestyles and anchored the winning 160 yard relay. Cedar Rapids captured multiple relays and medley events while Davenport claimed most diving honors.

Cedar Rapids Davenport Tankmen Davenport Kenneth Marsh Junior Griffith Marsh George Elliott Ray Yeakle Dave Morse Jack Dalziel Wayne Woods Dalziel Winnie Rust Elliot Griffith Howland Howlett Don Mann Runion Everson Yeakie Bliss Wood Morse Bless Getwer Bunton Yeakle

Walter Mehl Wins Millrose Garden Mile at Madison Square Garden

Walter Mehl of Madison Wisconsin won the Wanamaker mile at Millrose A A games in 4 minutes 13.6 seconds before 15000 fans. The race featured pacing by Lonesome John Munski and a late surge by Mehl to beat Les MacMitchell and Chuck Fenske.

Walter Mehl Madison Wis Madison Square Garden Mehl Les MacMitchell New York U Lonesome John Munski Columbia Chuck Fenske York Harold Stickel Pitt Davis

Hoppe Extends Lead with Fifth Straight Win in 3-Cushion

Willie Hoppe, starting late, won his fifth straight in the world championship 3-cushion billiards, defeating Tiff Denton of Kansas City 50 to 28 in 44 innings. He trails three leaders tied at eight wins each: Allen Hall, Otto Reiselt, and Jay Bozeman, with Jake Schaefer close behind at eight wins in nine starts.

Chicago INS Willie Hoppe Tiff Denton Kansas City Hoppe Allen Hall Otto Reiselt Philadelphia Jay Bozeman Vallejo Calif Jake Schaefer Cleveland

Gopher Wrestlers Edge Iowa State in Non Conference Meet

Minnesota heavyweight Lennard Levy defeated Cliff Erwin to lift the Gophers to a 16 to 13 victory over Iowa State in Ames. Other results include Jensen, Cubertaon, Janesko and Linn securing wins at 136, 145, 165 pounds along with Levy’s decisive finish over Erwin.

Arn Cummings Janesko Loucks

Multiple college basketball scores from varied teams

A scattered list of basketball results features scores for South Dakota, Omaha, Transylvania, Concordia Moorhead, Augsburg, South Dakota State, Staunton Military Academy, Western Maryland, Washington, Otterbein, Marietta, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, Long Island University, Montclair Teachers, Kirkville Teachers, Missouri Mines, Detroit Tech, Baldwin Wallace, Augsburg is misspelled, Ohio Northern, Akron University, Ohio State, Ohio Case, Muskingum, Oakland City, Franklin, Earlham, Central Michigan State, Michigan Normal, Hillsdale, Western Michigan, Toledo, Muhlenberg, Gettysburg, Bloomsburg, Millersburg Teachers, Albright, Lebanon Valley, Swarthmore, Scranton, St. Vincent, Morris Harvey, West Liberty, Marshall College, Georgia, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Arkansas State, Pittsburg Kansas, Roanoke College, University of Mexico, Lynchburg, Richmond, Virginia Military, The Citadel, Maryland, Tulsa, Washburn, Austin College, Daniel Baker, St. Louis, Oklahoma A&M, Buena Vista, St Ambrose, Nebraska, Iowa State, Notre Dame, Marquette.

South Dakota Omaha Transylvania Beres Concordia Moorhead Minn Augsburg Minneapotis Dakeix State South Dakotstate Shy Mipeouri School of Mines Detroit Tech Otterbein Baldwin-Wallace BR Aehn Carrell Bowling Green Hiram Wilmington Denisen Oale Univ Xavier Daston Wittenders Ohio Northern Ff Heidelhere Akron Youngstown Ohio Case Muskingam Oakland Scranton St. Vincent the Citadel C. State Maryland Tulsa U Washburn College Austin Daniel Baker St. Leula U Oklahoma A&m Buena Vista St. Ambrose Nebraska Towa State Notre Frame SA Marauette

Iowa Schools Protest Brown Bid in Northeast Iowa Election

Officials from 17 class 4 districts allege irregularities in nominating petitions for the state council seat to fill Grimes. They accuse George A. Brown of fabricating votes and timing a letter from Loras academy to favor Robbins. Debate centers on whether a runoff was required and the council’s role as a check on the five member board of control.

Iowa Brown State Council McBurney Representative Council Board of Control Grimes Anamosa Belle Plaine Clear Lake Cresco Forest City Independence Lake Mills Manchester Loras Academy of Dubuque Maquoketa Marion Monticello New Hampton Osage Vinton Waukon Waverly Edie Robbins Loras Academy George A. Brown W. J. Peters Loras College Loras School of Grimes Scheetmes Father Peters Mueller Iowa City L. L. Peterson Des Moines

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Blairstown Nashua Tait Cummins Young Mens Bureau The Chamber of Commerce H M Brown Cedar Falls Legion Hall Les Ealy South English Albert Higgins Ross Trusler Cashes Jares Considine Hal Fender Taur Rapids Chevrolet CO Fiest Ave Wally yYes Tait State Tipton J. C Red Peppers Trotters Ramblers Y. M Firel Elliott Woods Drake Ritchie Howlets Devenort Anton Devenport Lucas Garden Mile Harold’ Davis Greg Rice Fred Walcott Joe McClusky Chesty Little Lad Don Lash Lash John Borican Shore A. C Elberon N. J Gene Venzke New York A.C Campbell Kane Wolcott Fred Wolcott Rice Institute Ed Dugger Tufts Allan Tolmich Detroit Roy Staley California Roy Cochran Kane Earle Meadows Ken Dills Southern California Meadows Willie Racks Linn Schumacher C. W Bangs F. E. Mueller J. H. McBurney
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