Godoy Ready for Louis Bout Lets Go Distance
Arturo Godoy trains for his heavyweight title fight with Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden while MarioJacobs and Galento express confidence Godoy will survive all 15 rounds. Louis plans a measured approach and weighs about 201 pounds as Godoy trains in Summit New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Arturo
Joe
Yussel-the-Muscle
Jacobs
Max Schmeling
Tony Galento
Godoy
No York
Arturo Godoy
Yussel
Madison Square Garden
Tommy Farr
Louis
Arty
Galento
Chicago
Tony
Bobbin
Weavin
Summit, N. J
Opening Night Glove Action Marks Golden Gloves
Thrilling action opened Golden Gloves bouts in the coliseum on Monday night. Walter Frisch of Maynard lands a strong jab on Charles Steck of Traer, lifting Steck from the floor. Frisch and Clarence Haifley of Washington both won their bouts as preliminaries continue Tuesday and Wednesday with finals scheduled for February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Walter Frisch
Maynard
Charles Steck
Traer
Frisch
Clarence Haifley
Washington
Cecil Root
Community House
Haifley
All-America Track and Field Selections Named by Ferris
International News Service reports Dan Ferris announces the annual all-America track and field team, praising the athletes and noting record-breaking performances like Chuck Fenske's 4 07.4 mile. The list spans distance, sprints, jumps, throws, and decathlon, with names from Notre Dame, U.S.C., Kansas State, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Robinson
International News Service
W York
Dan Ferris
A.A.U
Chuck Fenske
Cure
Stanford
Erwiner
John Woodruff
Pittsburgh
On Zamperini
U.S.C
Gregory Rice
Notre Dame
Les Mac Mitchell
N.Y.A
Fred Walcott
Rice
Bob Simmons
Nebraska
John Wilson
William Watson
Michigan
Dick Gansilen
Columbia
Elmer Hackney
Kansas State
John McLaughry
Brown
Peteone
Ferris
Golden Gloves Night Opens With Fast Fights At Coliseum
The fifth annual Golden Gloves at the Coliseum drew a capacity crowd as 26 rapid fire bouts showcased Florid faces, hard chests, and gritty resolve. The 112 pound bout produced the first technical knockout, Jack Foster expressing mixed feelings over the stoppage as bouts continued into late hours with coaches and referees directing the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Foster
Foster
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Harding Estate
Notice is given that Gertrude S. Harding has been appointed Executrix of the estate of Sonn Bennett Harding, deceased of Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims in the Linn County District Court office, authenticated. Attorneys: Kimm Elliott Shuttleworth & Ingersoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
U- SS
Sonn Bennett Harding
Linn Countown
Iowa
Gertrude 8
Harding
Kimm. Elliott
Shuttleworth & Ingerl
Dodge 1940 Luxury Liner praised by engineers
Hydraulic Engineer extols the Dodge Luxury Liner highlighting smart styling, sound engineering, and economy. Crowley notes thousands of engineers favor Dodge with 4061 buying in 12 months. Announcement invites attention to new ideas and low extra cost, with period figures through 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Crowley
Dodge
Smaili
Waukon Wins Title In Allamakee Meet
Waukon clinched the Allamakee county boys basketball title by edging Postville 29 to 27 in the final minute. Postville led 19 to 15 at halftime but missed 12 free throws. Waukon’s Kaeser scored 9. Davenport topped Postville with 7. Outstanding players included Erickson Brasnahan Williams Wilde and Sweeney. Waterville captured the girls trophy with a 60 to 8 win over Harpers Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Waukon
Postville
Kaeser
Davenport
Erickson
Brasnahan
Williams
Wilde
Sweeney
Waterville
Harpers Ferry
Palo Independents Rally To Beat Ely In Overtime
The Palo Independents def char Ely 52 45 on their home floor in overtime. Ely led 25 17 at halftime and tied 44 44 at end of regulation before Palo pulled away. Camp scored 7 Booth 14 for Palo while Truman 16 Clark 10 led Ely. Palo second team won 31 24. Palo girls beat Armstrongs 35 28. Metz Oilers to visit Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PALO
Palo Independents
Ely
Camp
Booth
Truman
Clark
Palo Seconds
Atkins
Palo Girls
Armstrongs
Cedar Rapids
Metz Oilers
Basketball Scores In Eastern Iowa Listings
Friday schedule shows Clinton at Davenport, Dubuque at Franklin, Mason City at St Waterloo, West Waterloo at Fort Dodge, McKinley at Roosevelt, Marion at Wilson. Saturday features Wilson at East Waterloo and Mason City at Franklin along with miscellaneous notes and an old Irish insurgents reference. Ends with an advertisement for City Fuel Company Harrsiburg White Ash coal.
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Clinton
Davenport
Dubuque
Franklin
Mason City
St Waterloo
West Waterloo
Fort Dodge
McKinley
Roosevelt
Marion
Wilson
East Waterloo
City Fuel Company
Harrisburg
Dial
Maquoketa to Host Northeast Iowa Junior College Meet
Maquoketa will host the northeast Iowa junior college basketball tournament on February 21 and 22 or February 22 and 23. Dean E. L. Miller announced the event, with Maquoketa undefeated in the conference and favored to win the tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Dean E. L. Miller
John Taylor, Amateur Official, Dies at 69 in Pittsburgh
John T. Taylor, 69, longtime secretary-treasurer of the Allegheny Mountain Association of the American Amateur Athletic Union since its 1917 founding, died Monday after a long illness. His wife had died 24 hours earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John T. Taylor
Allegheny Mountain Association
American Amateur Athletic Union
Notice of Probate of Will for Jake Neiderhouser
Notice is given that February 13 1940 at 9 o clock A M will hear the instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Jake Neiderhouser deceased in Linn County Iowa before the District Court for probate. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Elderkin Locher Attorneys Rapids Town February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Linn County
Prank Kriz
Antionette Kriz
Mary Kriz
Tillie Dobry
Georgia Buresh
Wilma Moorman
Ludomir Kriz
Emma V. Kriz
Agnes Dvorek
William Dvorak
Sadie Spinka
Viasta Fratto
Edna Jow
Evelyn Maxine Kriz
Viola Mae Kriz
Lorraine Marie Kriz
St. P. M
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Buresh
State of
Jake Neiderhouser
Said County
District Court
Parca
Proba
Eee
Sar ‘Rapids
Plan Special Car To State Bowling Tourney
Announcement says bowlers may ride a special car to the state tournament at Waterloo leaving at noon and returning at midnight Sunday. Tickets available at Red Crown alleys before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Red Crown
Reilly Orders Eye Bandages After Training Injury
Dick Reilly, the Cedar Rapids light heavyweight, wears an eye bandage on each eye after a training cut. One protects the wound, the other prevents an opponent from targeting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Reilly
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Open Ice Skating Meet Set With Ten Divisions
The Cedar Rapids Winter Sports club will stage the Iowa Open at Manhattan ring next Sunday afternoon. Ten divisions include intermediate girls under 18 juvenile under 14 and midget under 12 with senior and youth events for men and women. Medals awarded and points tallied to crown class champions. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children. club members free with buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Ring
Cedar Rapids
Gusti Glayson
Iowa City
Renewal of Petersen Baking Company Charter
Notice states Petersen Baking Company of Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa has renewed and amended its charter. It lists a $400000 authorized capital stock 40000 shares par 10 dollars each fully paid. Renewal begins February 17 1940 ends February 17 1960 with directors P F Petersen Milton Petersen H D LeMar H A Rundquist A W Story Hugh Sliss C A Laurance P Als and officers P F Petersen president H D LeMar secretary treasurer general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersen Baking Company
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
P. F P. Petersen
Milton Petersen
H. D. LeMar
H. A. Rundaquist
A. W. Story
Hugh Sliss
C. A. Laurance
P.als
P. F. Petersen
H. A. Rundquist
P. Petersen
H. A. Rundevist
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Jack Cuddy
U. P
Schmeling
Brown Bonder
Yussell
Mike Jacobs
New York
Garzette
Golden Glovers
Herbert Thompson
Jersey City
Clyde Jeffrey
San Francisco
Norwood Ewell
Penn State
Erwin Miller
California
Charlie Beetham
John Borican
Elberon
N. J
Glenn Cunningham
Kansas
Louis Gregory
Pat Dengis
Baltimore
Lash
Indiana
Joe McCluskey
Newark
Mets
Allan Toimich
Detro
Roy Cochrane
Les Steers
San Mateo Junior College
William Lacefield
Los Angeles
Hershel Neil
Maryville
Cornelius Warmerdam
Sanrancisco
Staley Johnson
Maine
John McLanghry
Phil Fox
Bob Peoples
Joe Scott
Western Reserve University
Art Snider
Ed Farrell
Elkader
Howard Bachman
Warriors
Bachman
Fidler
Farrell
Tommy Caldwell
Paul Basler
Vance Basler
Bob Foster
Gene Stewart
Byron Stewart
Hempen
Arthur Hemmover
Grinnell
Estelle Warren
Alex Fidler
Heminover
Warren
Sid Tate
Ermald Weir
Anamosa
Tate
Art Taylor
Golden Gloves
Taylor
Wally Schwank
Anamosa High
Ralph Alexander
Ed. Crowley
Dodge Engineering
Seymour
Centerville
Drake
Aacomber
Nee Lansruth
Nobile
Hotz
Ivil
Winger
Easterly McConnell
Ford Gordon
Joura Middleton
Swenson
Purst
Mreser
Elwood
Calamus
Ritter Adrian i
Schwartz
Bioore
Roseberry
D.kramer
Bodéicker
Hauser West
Hessinius Tota Totais
Mount Gieiaieat
Garrison
Gardner Davenport
Struve
Inger
Iewa City
Broadstream
Barkhall West Waterloo
Seeee
Lattine
Bunyan
Sittdiane
Schmidt
Martin User Ooseve
Jackson
Reil Pranklin
P Banee
Merritt
North Enstlish
Robison
Weimer Fler
Jaivers
Rower
A Berry
Claypool
John Taylor
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Elderkin & Locher
Mississippi Valley
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