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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1945

Page

3

McKinley Bears Top Roosevelt 43 34 Behind Cimburek

McKinley high built and held lead to defeat Roosevelt 43 34 as Jerry Cimburek scored 16 points on seven field goals and two free throws. Petrzelka led Roosevelt with 19 points and rebounding. McKinley pulled away from a 24 15 halftime edge and protected their intra city supremacy. Roosevelt sophomores beat McKinley 32 26 in the preliminary game.

Jimmy Bettle McKinley High Golden Bears Roosevelt Jerry Cimburek Highpoi Bears Roughriders Petrzelka Don Martin McKinley Whie Cimburek Roughrider Cimburek Ray Sorensen Joe Klima Jim Ryan Wayne Harger Carney Martin George Schamberger Bears Klima Bruins Wilson Ramblers McKinley Sophs Carpenter Arenas

Badgers and Wildcats Fall as Big Ten Hopes Dim

Wisconsin suffers a 29 to 50 deficit at half and loses to Michigan in Ann Arbor, dropping toward a rough 2-3 conference start. Northwestern, after a 26-40 halftime gap, falls 49 to 59 at Purdue, stalling a late-season push and complicating NCAA hopes.

Ohio State Great Lakes Wisconsin Badgers Michigan Ann Arbor Northwestern Purdue Sndia Iowa Illinois Columbus Iowa City Hawkeyes Ohio Indiana Minnesota Bloomington Notre Dame Chicago Stadium de Paul

Dubuque beats Franklin 42 to 26 in basketball clash

Dubuque High used a 22-21 third quarter surge to pull away from Franklin of Cedar Rapids. Kremer led Dubuque with rebounding and scoring as Jotham and Nebel added baskets in the fourth, sealing a 42-26 victory in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Franklin’s Chadima topped the Rams with 10 points.

Gazette Dubuque Dubuque High Franklin Cedar Rapids Thunderbolts Bill Chadima Bill Jotham Rod Rust Rams Jim Kremer Don Holly Rust Land Kremer Jim Nebel Jotham Rhode Island State Chadima Grant Jennings Nebel Koomiat Asbreok Jennings Kremger Albright Ues Phillips Dubuaque Ly As Rust. Chadima Bud Math Jess Day

Manchester Narrowly Beats Marion 32-31 In Close Finish

The Manhawks edged the Indians 32-31 on a final free throw by Thompson. Marion led 20-17 at halftime and controlled much of the game, with MecQuillan scoring four late goals. Bob Coon tallied 11 for Marion and Jack Reed had 12 by halftime for Manchester.

Manchester Marion Manhawks Indians Thompson MecQuillan Bob Coon Jack Reed

Upsets Shake County Boys Basketball Tournaments

Special correspondents note underdog teams created commotion in northeast Iowa tournaments as semi finals proceed. Springville tops Mount Vernon 36 32 at Linn meet. Center Point defeats Coggan 32 22 led by Zieser 20 points in two games. Elkader extends unbeaten run with 39 23 over Strawberry Point. Lost Nation rallies but loses after missed free throws by Lost Nation while Delmar makes every attempt. Anamosa edges Onslow 34 32 in overtime. Wyoming beats Olin 25 23. Iowa City and other sites report varied results across Linn, Benton, Clayton, Clinton, and other district brackets.

Nderdog Iowa Springville Javer Mount Vernon Linn Center Point Coggan Zieser Vinton Keystone Urbana Newhall Norway Anamosa Jones County Blue Raiders Onslow Wyoming Olin Elkader Strawberry Point Parnell Marengo Williamsburg Tigna Ae Cas Cesson Cesson Robinesn Mt. Vernon Sprineville Deak Mi Vraen Ville Veruca Minera Weeamne SPU Roar Wyom Babis Johns Stoecker Clayton Rae Cash Raneksda Nels Highewood Wothen High Gt Elkader Olson Wesy Clinton Lost Nation

Visitors Trip St. Pats on Wind-up Rush

The St Patrick Shamrocks fell 40 31 to a stubborn Iowa City team on Cedar Rapids court. A close game until the final period when Iowa City pulled away 14 5. Key plays by Herdliska Gatens Hoye Spaight Driscoll and Krumbholz kept the Irish in contention through three quarters before the late surge by Iowa City.

St. Pats St. Patrick Shamrocks Iowa City Cedar Rapids Shamrocks Herdliska St. Patrick’s Driscoll Spaight Krumbholz Hoye Naughton Berger Stuborn Gatens Guns Connell Strouse Kelly

Basketball Scores By the Associated Press

East and Midwest college games reported with scattered scores from multiple teams including Villanova Lehigh Drexel Florida Tech Furman Nebraska Notre Dame and UCLA. Listings show diverse results across conferences and venues with several close margins and mixed outcomes.

Central Threatens In Overtime Victory

In Pella Iowa Central, with one win in seven conference games, forced Dubuque University into overtime before the Spartans won 49-45. Regular game ended 43-43.

Pella Central Iowa Dubuque University Spartans

Ruffin Beats Greco In Third Rough Bout At Madison Square Garden

Bobby Ruffin won a unanimous decision over Johnny Greco in nine rounds at Madison Square Garden, the crowd of 16 751 saw Ruffin, weighing 13814 to Greco's 14314, land a late knockdown and dominate six of ten rounds. Promoter Mike Jacobs hinted at a possible outdoor rematch at the Polo Grounds later this summer.

New York Bobby Ruffin Johnny Greco Montreal Ruffin Dan Madison Square Garden Bobby Greco Associated Press Mike Jacobs Polo Grounds

St Olaf's Stalls Cornell in 48 to 46 Narrow Win

Northfield Minnesota AP report: St Olaf's basketball team used stalling tactics to hold off a rally by Cornell College and win 48 to 46. St Olaf led 29 to 23 at halftime.

Northfield Minn St. Olaf Cornell Purple

Prep Cage Scores Amid Mixed City Meet Results

Scores show Iena City 41 and Lyons 55 in a muddy cage event while Cedar Rapids and Centerville entries post varied results. Cedar Rapids coach McKinsey, Cedar Julio Martinez Castello noted fencing leadership at New York University with 18 years of coaching.

Iena City Ten Lyons X. Lene Lake Ren Centerville Fidena Cedar Rapids McKinsey Cedar Julio Martinez Castello New York University

Bankrupt William Everett Blackwell in Cedar Rapids Court

In the United States District Court Northern District of Iowa Cedar Rapids Division a bankruptcy notice lists William Everett Blackwell declared bankrupt on January 31. The first meeting of creditors is set at Merchants Bank offices Cedar Rapids Iowa with date and time to be confirmed.

District Court of the United States Cedar Rapids Iowa

Craig Wood Leads Corpus Christi Open With 64

Craig Wood shot a six under par 64 to lead the Corpus Christi open after the first round. Six players tied for second at 65, including Harold McSpaden Leonard Dodson Mike Barbatio Sam Byrd and Fred Haas Jr Others with 66 and 67 rounded out the top group. Wood is from Mamaroneck New York and aiming to extend his early advantage.

Corpus Christi Texas Craig Wood Wood Mamaroneck N. Y Harold Jag) McSpaden Sanford Leonard Dodson Kansas City Mike Barbatio Baton Rouge Sam Byrd Detroit Fred Haas, Jr New Orleans Byron Nelson Toledo Ohio Ky Laffoon Chicago Johnny Revolta Evanston

Appointment of Administratrix in Linn County

Notice states that on January 19 1945 Christine Langr was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Mary J. Christine Langr. H Kubicek attorney for the administratrix.

Linn Councis

Boxing Results From Across the Ring

Report lists bouts with fighters and locales including New York Montreal Philadelphia Chicago Worcester and San Francisco. Results show outpoints and knockouts with several fighters like Johnny Grece Parson Bob Jacobs Pvt Joe Maxim and Jackie Ryan noted. Details are inconsistent but indicate multiple city bouts and decisions.

Associated Press New York Boebler Roeffin Johnny Grece Montreal Philadelphia Vince Pimpinelli Ivt's Louie LaSalle San Francisco Jackie Ryan Eomman Starr Oklahoma Havana Eurerine

Minnesota Oeliade Wins Big Ten After 18 straight Games

The 1939-40 Minnesota team extends its streak to 18 consecutive victories as it clinches the Big Ten title. Star players deliver decisive performances while the squad showcases depth and consistent defense throughout the season.

University of Minnesota Oeliade

Swedish Track Stars Arrival in Scotland En Route to America

London AP reports Gunder Hagg and Haakon Lidman two Swedish track stars arrived Saturday in Scotland while on their way to join competitions in the United States.

London Gunder Hagg Haakon Lidman America Scotland

Minnesota Tops Iowa On Mats In Tight Big Ten Duel

Iowa Hawkeyes fall 21 9 to Minnesota as three Gophers win by decision and two by falls. Capt. Romero Macias extends dual meet win streak but cannot secure a fall. Heavyweight Rodney Penn leads Minnesota with a fall over Arthur Clark as Iowa drops five bouts to one point margins in two classes.

Iowa City Iin Iowa Hawkeye Grapplers Minnesota Mike Howard Gophers Hawkeye Little Bill Chapman Blencoe Don Togami Togami Gene Jeys Gopher Romero Macias Hawks Curtis Fritz Minn Curtis Pritz Po Eastling Gerald Roush Virgil Counsell Don Payton Dick Nelson Melvin Baken Dea Jim Woltz Nick Levchhoff Rodney Pe Minn Arthur Clark Iows

Guardian Angel to Star Myrna Loy for MGM Picture

Hollywood gossip notes MGM cast Myrna Loy in Helen Deutsch story Guardian Angel a $100000 production formerly titled As You Want Me ex husband John Hertz Jr. in town. Carole Lombard wanted to back the project while Hasty Heart and The Fabulous Invalid also draw attention with cast and directors.

T Tollywood INS Myrna Loy M-G-M Helen Deutsch Carole Lombard Myrna John Hertz, Jr Hollywood

Appointment Notice for Linn County Estate Executrix

The under signed indicates on January 26 an appointment and qualification for the estate of Chester B of Linn County Iowa. Creditors are invited to present claims to the undersigned immediately in care of Linn County District Court. Emma J Neal and Carl F Jordan represent the executrix of the Verde Yesrick estate. notice dated 19th day of 1945.

State of Iowa Linn County Janan Chester B Rounees Verde Yesrick

Weekend Movie Schedules Across Local Theaters

Feature time lists from Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Marion showings for today. Top features include Since You Went Away Tonight and Every Night Alaska Ministry of Fear My Gal Loves Music Between Two Worlds Weird Version Riders of the Purple Sage Call of the Jungle Roger Touhy Two Girls and a Sailor Sensations of 1945 Hi Beautiful Christmas Holiday with various afternoon and evening showtimes across venues.

Gazette Paramount Iowa Alaska Ministry of Fear Roger Touhy Marion

OPA Tightens Overdraft Rules for Ration Banks

The OPA will tighten overdraft enforcement at ration point banks with a February 7 start. Institutional and industrial rationed food users such as restaurants hotels in plant feeding operations and bakeries will be notified to repay a first overdraft before accounts are closed after a second overdraw.

Washington OPA

Iowa Names 9th Governor Blue Inaugural Cost

DES MOINES AP It cost the state 480.55 to conduct the inaugural ceremony and jow when Gov Robert D Blue was installed Jan 11 as Iowa's twenty ninth governor The house appropriations committee introduced a bill to appropriate that amount to pay expenses of the two events.

DES Moines Robert D. Blue Iowa House Appropriations Committee

Majors Debate Vote On Czar Under Old Rule

Major league executives, stuck on naming a new high commissioner, planned 1945 operations as dissenters linger over an immediate vote. The old agreement required 15 days notice for agenda items, forcing unanimous club consent for action. Four owners oppose naming a commissioner until after World War II.

New York National League of Ford Oo Ther Kenesaw R.portedly

Naval tennis champ Hunt dies in plane crash

Naval Lt. Joseph R. Hunt, 1943 national men's singles tennis champion, was killed when his single seater fighter crashed at sea off Daytona Beach during a routine gunnery practice flight. He was 26.

Daytona Beach Fla Naval Joseph R. Hunt Here

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