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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1944
Page
8
Iowa travels to Ohio State for a weekend pair of conference games. The article notes big individual performances and shifting standings as teams chase key wins, including Iowa, Purdue, Michigan, and Northwestern players posting scores and setting marks in early season big ten play.
The Journal American reports favorable action within 48 hours on selling the Brooklyn Dodgers to a New York syndicate led by Max Meyer. The move would involve the Charles Ebbets estate owning half the stock, with Branch Rickey’s presidency respected if finalized. The deal could affect Leo Durocher and other personnel decisions.
An item describes PASTEETH an alkaline powder to secure dentures for a firmer bite and easier eating and speaking. It claims enhanced comfort and stability for wearers.
A fragmented AP report outlines the Valdina race horse purchase with Knight handling the deal, notes Gulf oil financiers disputing ties, and mentions North Carolina breeders. It also touches on draft-era war work pay reforms and a plan to borrow a statue of Penn atop City Hall, plus boxing at the Fort Worth Masonic Home and other scattered items.
Cleveland report says 18 year old Dean Sensanbaugher, Ohio State back not yet in college, has been named to a military academy berth at West Point. Representative George H. Bender announced the appointment on Monday. Sensanbaugher hails from Urichville Ohio and is from the same district as Casimir Myslinski Steubenville Center who joined the Army.
Irregular schedule notes list Iowa cage week events tonight and Wednesday featuring Burlington U M C A at Schick Army Hospital, Drake vs Barn at Barn, Esra OPUS A Rhone y at State, Loras at Cornet. Fragmented text includes stray names and political aside.
The column raves about Iowa’s 103 point output against Maroons and the team’s unmatched Big Ten streak. It notes upcoming tests versus Ohio State and Northwestern, praises scoring leaders like Dave Danner and Ned Pelte, and casts Iowa as a midwest cage powerhouse amid record pace and fan excitement.
John Farkas a Detroit war worker with a 189 average won bowling's Petersen individual classic, earning $5,000. Harold Asplund of Denver was second with $2,508, Russ Gersonde Milwaukee third, and Leo Faetz Detroit fourth as the final squad set the scoring.
The nation's three perfect teams advance into a pivotal week. 8-0 Pitt travels to face Pittsburgh on Saturday while Iowa battles Ohio State in a Big Ten series Fri and Sat. Miami, 19-0, meets Canisius in Buffalo after a surprising loss to Canisius.
Sir Douglas Somervell tells baseball writers to boost morale and support national effort. He cautions that media duty includes rallying workers and fighters, praising past contributions and urging continued backing for victory.
Unclear draft items describe a return plan for star players, with references to training seasons, a 30 day period, and a Kenesaw context. Details are fragmented and partially unreadable, but indicate discussions of rosters and league proposals underway.
The Sacred Heart basketball team of Oelwein plays St Patrick's Irish at Cedar Rapids on Monday night. A reserve game is scheduled for seven with the varsity clash following at eight.
A narrow crowd watched as the Mt. Vernon team lost to the Iowa field house visitors. The Cornell Navy game details are unclear from the fragment provided.
In Los Angeles, Russian slugger Lou Novikoft agreed to terms on his 1944 contract with the Pacific Coast League club. The signature was on the dotted line, ending a tense negotiation overseen by Clarence Rowland, new league president. Gallagher confirmed the deal by phone, and both sides ruled out public salary details.
Lisbon high boys basketball travel to Norway for a Tuesday night game featuring the Lisbon team.
Iowa State holds the Big Six edge as they beat opponents in a string of wins. The Cyclones face Nebraska and Missouri this week before a return game with Oklahoma. Missouri falls to Nebraska in overtime as Paul Collins leads a late spurt to seal a 36 32 Nebraska victory.
Mt. Vernon Maroons upset Orioles in the Springville final as Ward Hemeny’s pass helps RR E keep the crown. Pirates, Belle Plaine, and Grundy Center claim county titles in other showdowns across Iowa. The Plainsmen dominate the conference with an unbeaten record, Tama and Marengo set to test the leaders. The retal girls win the Lansing county title 39-33.
Jug McSpaden of Philadelphia forces a near finish to tie Byron Nelson in a dramatic closing stretch at Phoenix Open. Nelson completes 72 holes with 27 under par a brisk pace. McSpaden and Nelson enter an 18 hole playoff with top contenders Sam Byrd and others.
The Chicago Blackhawks faltered after a five game streak as they tied with New York after Montrealt? trip. New York rallied from a 6 1 deficit to salvage a 3 3 tie in a period rally. Toronto and others posted late goals in a chaotic game day.
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