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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1944

Page

4

Spink Defends His Letter Exchange

J G Taylor Spink publisher of Sporting News says his letter to Stephen Early did not address selective service for ball players but their value in industry. He argues few players would be needed and compares potential duties to other careers, defending his own stance. Judge Landis orders Spink to speak for himself and not for baseball in government discussions.

ST. Louis J. G. Taylor Spink Sporting News Kenesaw M. Landis Baseball Roosevelt Stephen Early Spink Baseball Ie Chicago K. M. Landis John Landis South Pacific

Missouri Outguns Nebraska 44 to 29 in Columbia

Missouri built on a 19 to 16 half lead and defeated Nebraska 44 to 29 at home. Pippin led scoring with 14 points while Clifford Minix added 13 for the Tigers. The win kept Missouri in third place in the Big Six with a 4–3 record.

Columbia, Mo Mns Missouri Tigers Nebraska Cornhuskers Missouri Pippin Clifford Minx Tiger Tigers

Marquette Beats Detroit 63 34 In Weekend Tilt

Marquette defeats Detroit 63 to 34 as forward Howard Kallenberger scores 23 points. The win evens the two teams after a prior loss to Western Michigan during the Michigan invasion.

Marquette Detroit Howard Kallenberger Michigan Western Michigan

Basketball Scores From Various Colleges

Basketball scores show Moorehead 43 Louisville 39 Leavenworth Flyers 53 Washburn 37 Colorado College 31 Denver 0 Colorado Mines 0 Greeley Teachers 47 Pe University 43 Washington 0 Earlham 49 Omaha 0 Midland 27 Dana 0 Concordia 2 Ulnois Normal 60 Southern Illinois Teachers 0 Washington of St Louis 59 Rolla Mines Wheaton College 58 Chicare Teachers 32 Canisius 44 Miami 41 South Carolina 6 Clemson 33 Kentucky 38 Cincinnati 34 Bucknell 38 Franklin and Marshall 2.

Moorehead Louisville Leavenworth Flyers Washburn Colorado College Denver Colorado Mines OI Greeley Pe University Washington Tat Wittenders Earlham Omaha Ibs Midland Dana Concordia Ulnois’ Normal Southern Illinois Washington of St. Louis Rolla Mines

Captain Mokin Sold to Dr Launder From Marshalltown

Special to The Gazette Anamosa sad news to Jones County and Anamosa harness racing fans as Captain Mokin top paced in the 2.11 class is sold by Lee Bebee Anamosa auctioneer to Dr. R. F. Launder Marshalltown surgeon last Tuesday. The nine year old mare set fast times in 1940 including a 2.04% half mile on Jefferson track and Iowa fastest last half in 1941. Bebee, elected president of the Eastern Town Racing Association last month, sells the horse to focus on duties.

Anamosa Jones County Captain Mokin Captain Lee Bebee R. F. Launder Marshalltown Captain Makin Jefferson Bebee Iowa Des Moines Alta Spencer Eastern Town Racing Association Rebee

Conservation notes on floods shells and camps

The piece covers Mississippi and Missouri flood relief by conservation crews with 147000 fish saved, plans for 1944 shell production, and notes on camps near Teastrike Minnesota. It profiles Kenneth Madden of Council Bluffs and mentions Buchanan County Wildlife Association meetings led by Erwin Wackerbarth with a February date.

Buchanan County Wildlife Association Buchanan County Erwin Wackerbarth Kenneth M Madden Council Bluffs Fort Crook Neb Ken Coe College Cedar Rapids

Lincoln Major Bowlers Lead Red Crown Rivals With High Scores

Lincoln bowlers dominated Friday night, five players topping 600. Crawford led Lincoln with 661 across 233 190 238. Haddy led Red Crown with 613. Clem posted 621 and others included Faunt 613 Tvrdik 607 Hoppe 600.

Lincoln Clark Haddy Crawford Lincoln Brigade Ross Clem Roy Faunt Frank Tvrdik Johnny Hoppe

Draft Hitting Pro Golf Ranks Hard

SAN ANTONIO Texas AP The draft is thinning touring golf pros as they complete their fifth winter event George Fazio left for Ambler PA to face the draft board Harold Jag McSpaden heads to Philadelphia for pre induction exams Sam Byrd goes to Birmingham AL before service Melvin Chick Harbert and Dutch Harrison granted leaves to play and report back George Nick and others depart for the rest of the winter slate

San Antonio Texas George Fazio Ambler Harold Jag) McSpaden Philadelphia Sam Byrd Birmingham Ala Melvin Chick) Harbert Lincoln Neb Army Air Forces Training Command E. J Dutch) Harrison Greensboro N. C Byron Nelson Harry Cooper Craig Wood Willie Goggin Les Kennedy John Revolta Tony Penna Pete Cooper Joe Kirkwood W. A. Stackhouse Bob Hamilton Ed Dudley

Tough Bob Don Fritz Eyes 160 for Golden Gloves

Don Fritz of Cedar Rapids aims to weigh 160 pounds for the Golden Gloves meet at Memorial Coliseum on Thursday and Friday. If he misses, he will compete with light and heavyweights. He was a 147 pound finalist last year as title prospects dwindle.

Don Fritz Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum Don

Tony Asceta Demonstrates Casting Skills in Free Show schedule

World champion Tony Asceta demonstrates bait and fly casting and teaches right and wrong methods. The association schedules free demonstrations on Tuesday Feb 15 at Winthrop, Thursday Feb 17 at Hazleton, Friday Feb 18 at Fairbank, Saturday Feb 19 at Jesup, and Monday Feb 21 at Lamont.

Tony Asceta Association Winthrop Hazleton Fairbank Jesup Lamont

Collins Radio Clubs Lead Allied Races in League Play

After two weeks in the Allied Industrial league basketball second round Wilson and Iowa Manufacturing share first in the men’s standings while Collins and LaPlant-Choate top the girls division. Malvern Shedeck’s ankle injury hurts Collins men. Johnny Kitch’s return could boost Quaker results. Collins girls won two games but face LaPlant and Link-Belt Speeder as Wilson’s lineup weakens.

Iowa Manufacturing Wilkenson Larson Bob Hettler Collins Murial Thomas Crozier Wilson Evelyn Harkin Quaker: Gym Quaker Speeder LaPlant Town Eng Mueaders Wilkerson Mfg Fe Ft Pr Mig Hettler Collins Wean Merlo Ison Eee Swift Husman Avneck Quaker Dla Thomas Crozier Wilson Tarkin Ross Merchant EAM Iowa Quaker Gats Collins Radio LaPlant-Choate Wlson

Camp Grant topples Northwestern for 21st win of season

Stan Sukala scores 20 as Camp Grant defeats Northwestern 51 to 43 in Chicago Stadium. Northwestern leads 27-23 at halftime but the Soldiers pull away late behind Mickey Rottner’s three quick baskets as Camp Grant improves to 21-3.

Chicago Stan Szukala Camp Grant Northwestern Benny Schadler Mickey Rottner Schacier Zs Szukala Schumachere Reed Clawson Mocomura McCal Skurski Davis Rott Inez Vodick Rollie Barnum Lyle Clarno

Drake Edling lifts Drake past Central in final seconds

Drake defeated Central 41 to 39 as Jack Edling made the last second field goal with five seconds left after Gene Braught’s pass. It marked the second time this season Edling delivered a late two point win over the Dutchmen in a non conference clash.

Pela Jack Edling Drake Central Gene Braught Edling

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