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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1939

Page

8

Roosevelt Can Clinch Title In Wilson Clash

The Roosevelt Rough Riders host Wilson to decide the city basketball title as four prior wins over local teams set up a decisive tilt. St Patrick’s faces St Wenceslaus while Immaculate Conception travels to Waterloo and DuBuque hosts Franklin in a week of high school games marred by one injury and a changed lineup.

Roosevelt Wilson St. Patrick’s Cagers Wenceslaus Franklin A. Dubuque McKinley Northfield Immaculate Conception St. Mary's of Marshalltown McA PS Cee-Carleton Kinley Five Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Shamrocks St. Wenceslaus St. Pat's Jack Carney Independence Manchester Marion Ramblers Vinton

Bowlers Eye 180000 ABC Prize In Cleveland Event

Milwaukee based report says the American Bowling Congress tournament in Cleveland will prize 180000, from 271000 entry fees. About 16400 singles, 4145 five man teams, and 8200 doubles entries are listed. The event runs March 9 through May 5, the ABC notes.

Milwaukee Wis Cleveland Chicago Elmer Baumgarten A.B.C ABC

Four More Games In Y W C A Basket Loop

Y W C A basketball league action Tuesday in the Y W C A gym produced wins for Armstrongs Paris Newmans and Craemers. Newman six led by Doro thy Greer with 13 points defeated Killians 25 to 13. Ellen Lockwood 18 and Margaret Sewell 12 paced Armstrongs 40 to 11 over First Evangelical. Avis Lanning 19 led Paris past Woolworths 33 to 5. Craemers won 56 to 0 against Martins. Next Tuesday schedule lists Paris vs Killians Armstrongs vs Martins Woolworths vs First Evangelical Newman vs Craemers. Public welcome.

Armstrong’s Paris Newmans Craemers Y.W.C.A Newman Dorothy Greer Killian’s Mary Hoge Killian Armstrong First Evangelical Ellen Lockwoo Betty Snyder Margaret Sewell Newman's Craemer

Oxford Junction Defeats Lost Nation In Close Contest

Oxford Junction high school tops Lost Nation, Clinton county champions, 31 to 28 at Clarence. Lost Nation’s S. Story led with 16 points while Merle Penarey of Oxford Junction scored for the winners.

Oxford Junction Lost Nation High School Clinton County Clarence S. Story of Lost Nation

Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule Includes Luther Doubleheader

Iowa City AP reports coach Otto Vogel finalized the baseball schedule adding Luther College for two games. The Hawkeyes will play 25 games from April into early May, with dates shown in the release as April 12 and 13.

Iowa City Otto Vogel University of Iowa Luther College Hawkeyes

St Patrick's ace guard suffers season ending injury

St Patrick's Shamrocks lose regular guard Jack Carney to a cracked kneecap in a defeat by Immaculate Conception. The senior will miss the rest of the schedule and the diocesan tournament at Dubuque.

St. Patrick's Immaculate Conception Jack Carney Carney Shamrocks Dubuque

Paychek Fights Through Two Exhibitions

Denison Iowa fans will see Johnny Paychek in his third bout of a Iowa road tour. He knocked out Varzan Taylor in two rounds and then outpointed Stan Savoldi over two rounds before the showers.

Denison INS Johnny Paychek Iowa Atlantic Des Moines Varzan Taylor Stan Savoldi Saint Paul

Decorah High School Defeats Waukon 36 to 20

Decorah High School defeated Waukon by 36 to 20 on Tuesday night. Prestis scored 16 points and Bolm added 10 for Decorah. Stockton led Waukon with 7 points, followed by Grade with 6. Decorah sophomores defeated Waukon sophomores 22 to 9.

Decorah High School Waukon Gaszette Decorah Prestis Bolmgren Stockton Aeteatet Waukon

Unmarried Women Sought as Volunteers for Disabled Veterans Brides

A fragmented note references unmarried women volunteering to become brides of disabled war veterans. The text lacks full details but implies a call from a wartime or postwar context seeking matrimonial matches for veterans needing care.

Hawkeyes Face Big Ten Leaders on Road

Iowa prepares for back to back road tests against Ohio State in Columbus and Indiana in Bloomington. Coach Rollie Williams drills for scoring balance and defense to stop Ohio State star Jim Hull, while Hawkeye captain Ben Stephens eyes a scoring duel. A ten man squad departs Friday for the final road trip of the season.

The Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Columbus Ohio State Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Rollie Williams Jim Hull Buckeye Big Ten Hull Hawkeye Ben Stephens Stephens

Tipton Juniors Edge Independence 39 to 36

Tipton junior college defeated Independence 39 to 36 Tuesday night. The game was tied at 18 at halftime and 22 all after three quarters. A late rally by Tipton featured a free throw from Borland and a basket by Hippe to take the lead. Top scorers were Conrad and Bismiller with 11 each for Tipton while Woods had 13 and Ehrke 12 for Independence.

Wilson Ramblers Vinton South Side Five Marion Coffman Independence Tipton Junior College Borland Hippe Tipton Conrad and Bismiller Woods Ehrke

Postpone Cage Games In Y Open League

Cage games in the Y M C A Open league scheduled for Wednesday night were postponed because the Golden Gloves finals were held at the coliseum.

Whitehill to Join Cubs Adds Veteran Lefty Pitcher

The Cedar Rapids southpaw Earl Whitehill signs with the Chicago Cubs as he nears 40, aiming to revive his form in the National League. Cleveland released him likely for salary reasons, but Chicago seeks left handed pitching and potential pennant glory. Whitehill posted nine wins against eight losses last season and could influence NL batters in relief roles.

Bruno Bner Earl Whitehill Chicago Cubs Carl Reynolds Ray Hayworth Jack Russell Whitehill Cubs Cleveland Hot Springs Ark Chicago Giants Reds Bill McKechnie Cincinnati

Iowa couples wed and families mark anniversaries in brief

In Lamont, Margaret Illa Murray and George Helms Jr. wed with Justice W A Johnson presiding. Calmar hosts a 57th anniversary and 80th birthday for Mrs. William Timp. Washington reports funeral services for Daniel L. Rohrer aged 85, with clan ties to Ohio and Illinois in the United Presbyterian circle. Toledo notes funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Fredricks, nearly 92, who died at her Tama granddaughter’s home, with deep family links in Ohio and Colorado.

Independence Margaret Illa Murray James Murray George Helms, Jr George Helms Lamont Justice W A. Johnson Arlene Murray Lester Wessels Calmar William Timp Timp Joseph Bullerman Edward Hasting Felix .Timp William. Timp, Jr Anton Elsbernd Atkinson Washington Daniel L. Rohrer Mr. Rohrer Medina County Ohio Jacob Mary Knupp Rohrer Washington County Violetta Hunter Heights Borhood Maem Bertot Uniteds Presse Church Sadié Pearone Westich Sarah Barbare Rohrer Mahlon Simon Dell Seville William M. Nichol, Jr United Presbyterian Church Elm Grove Cemetery Toledo Mary Fredricks Oliver S. Stevenson Grundy Center Fredricks Ralph Miller Tama John and Emerson Ferdinand Fredricks Sandi Slife Ona Fredrick

Decree Would Bar Jewish Interests From German Wholesale

Berlin reports a ministry of economics decree aims to remove Jewish ownership from German wholesale businesses across forestry and farming sectors while offering limited guarantees against punitive actions. The measure seeks to devalue assets and compel cash holdings to fund emigration, detailing steps to block Jewish control in various industries.

Berlin INS Germany Ministry of Economics

Washington Chess Club Chooses New Leader After Controversy

Reported confusion surrounds the selection of a new chair at the Washington chess organization. Debates over governance and cleanliness practices are cited as central issues during the transition.

Welch resigns as Buena Vista coach to enter business

C. M. Welch resigned as Buena Vista College football coach effective Friday to take a distributor job with an oil pump company. Welch joined the college last fall from Storm Lake high school after coaching at Humboldt and Sioux City. Authorities study applications to fill the vacancy.

Storm Lake Buena Vista College C. M. Welch Welch Storm Lake High School Humboldt Sioux City

Waner Agrees To Terms With Pirates

Lloyd Waner the veteran outfielder telephoned from Oklahoma City to say he would accept a new contract to play with the Pirates this year. Waner enters his 13th season with a .324 lifetime batting average and a 22 game hitting streak. he batted .313 last year.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Baseball Club Lloyd Waner Oklahoma City Pirates Waner

Carleton Games With Coe and Cornell Postponed

The Cornell at Carleton game in Mount Vernon and the Coe at Carleton clash were postponed due to a flu epidemic at Northfield. Carleton officials informed Iowa schools by telephone. rescheduled dates see Carleton travel to Iowa later in the month with games set for February 27 and 28 with Cornell and Coe respectively.

Carleton College Northfield Cornell Coe Carls Mount Vernon Grinnell Iowa State Iowa Willis Lamb Coe-Cornell Monmouth Knox Carleton Coe-Carleton Coe Court

Onslow Quint Tops Center Junction In Close Win

Onslow basketball beat Center Junction 20 to 12 Tuesday night. The Onslow seconds also won 14 to 8. The report notes Onslow’s strong defense and decisive second-half surge.

Onslow Quint Bears the Gazette Onslow Center Junction Onslow Seconds

Ancient Gold Coin Unearthed In Marlow England

A coin thought to be around 2000 years old was found in Marlow, England, by local researchers. The artifact is believed to date from the Roman era and may shed light on ancient trade routes in the region. Local curators examine its origins and significance.

Marlow England

Reds Launch Farm System Camp For Early Preseason Work

The Cincinnati Reds will train 150 farm hopefuls at Greensboro North Carolina from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily as five clubs Durham Columbia Waterloo Muskogee and Erie join a new four to five week program aimed at rapid development and talent exchange among unpolished players.

Becinginnat Cincinnati Reds t-Frank Land Reds Greensboro N. C Memorial Stadium Lane Durham Columbia Waterloo Muskogee Erie

Strawberry Point Edges Edgewood In Open Gym Night

Strawberry Point opened its new gym with a boys basketball doubleheader. Edgewood beat Strawberry Point 21 to 15 in the first game while Strawberry Point’s seconds won 31 to 9 led by Minker for Edgewood and Hughes Snyder for the regulars.

Strawberry Point Edgewood The Gazette Rawberry Point Hughes Snyder Minkeler

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