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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1941

Page

10

Roosevelt Wins 52 32 Over Wilson In Grinnell Clash

Roosevelt defeats Wilson 52 to 32 as Emory Sample scores 25 and Fred Bissell 15. Sample leads west side attack and Roosevelt's defense stifles Wilson, with Roosevelt taking 23 12 halftime and 37 22 after three.

Bissell Ronserveit Sample Folkers Frank Don Birkicht Wilson Roosevelt Roosevelt Sophs Jim Black Charles Elias Bobby Havlik Grinnell Ransevelt Bistett OlStasing Eampje Ubirkicht Dorses Thorsones Knake Sebern Hodina Davis Mhodina Havuaki Gallagnerk Petner Com Ratona Glouchy Wilror Ted Huncerford Upper Iowa Fred Cameron Warrensburg Ransevell al M Smith Havlik Enns Thigperanf Nautel

Easter Wins Title In WHO Ring Meet

Des Moines hosts the annual WHO Golden Gloves finals as eight champions are crowned. Key moments include Ozzie Lewis of Des Moines rallying to a second round decision after a first round knockdown by Burrell Smith of Oskaloosa. The event names multiple Des Moines victors across weight classes.

Des Moines Ozzie Lewis Lewis Burrell Smith CCC Oskaloosa Plywefsht Billy Cornwell Gien Honan Des_ Moines Rentamweicht Morten Graves Bill Moody Tupe Rivas Felle Muene Manly Bob Martinez Newton Clarence Strothers al Winfrey Des Moaines Frederick Fran Havelock Vance Bailey Jows City Bud Nichols Dan Turner Maurice Cleveland Winterset

Loras Cagers Fall to Parsons in Iowa Conference Game

Loras led 15 to 12 at halftime but in the second half Fairfield Parsons shut down the offense and won 35 to 20. The loss dropped Loras in Iowa conference play on a chilly Friday night.

Fairfield Loras Iowa Parsons

Franklin Bears Hammer McKinley to Seal City Lead

Franklin routed McKinley 32 to 21 to take a decisive step toward the city basketball title. Delzell Schwinn and Thenhaus led the attack as the Bolts outscored McKinley 15 to 12 in the first half and dominated the final three periods. Roosevelt and Emory Sample loom as the final obstacle for Franklin.

Franklin Golden Bears McKinley Thunderbolts Bolts Emory Sample Roosevelt Rough Riders West Siders Delzell Schwinn Thenhaus Detzeil Harger Bears McKinley Sophs

Northeast district basketball pairings released

The Iowa high school association released first round sectional pairings for the Northeast district. Matches include McKinley of Cedar Rapids vs Anamosa in class A at Anamosa, Roosevelt vs Marion, and numerous class B contests across Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Manchester, and other towns with byes noted for several teams.

Iowa High School Athletic Association Anamosa McKinley of Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception Central City Franklin Monticello Coggan Marion Roosevelt Wilson Norway St. Wenceslaus Alburnett Cedar Renids McKinter Corgons Montirelle Franklins Springvile Wonkinten Maetelle Winece Aes Rean St. John's Troy Mills Miolamee Dubiote Dubuque Cascade Catholic Dubuque St Columbkillet Dubuque tLaras Academy Bellevue Buck Creech Colecourse Enworth Clements Guttenberg Peasta Zwingli Epworth Dysart Waterloo East Belle Plaine Manchester Dell Independence Bse Jesup Laemont Winthrop Clase Dundee Farlville Wazleroy St Johns Oneida Quasqueton Rowlev Aurora Marton Wilson Clase St Wenceslaus Alburnrit Athins Fl Pale Shelishure Shursville Taddville Trbana Ts Walford Walker Monona Clase A-Postuille Devorah Lancing Monona Waukon Ele Kader Ae McGresor Ce Farmersboro Garnavilla Harpers Ferry Bee Marquette Bee New Albin Ossian de Sales Waterville Lia

Oregon's Les Steers Sets 6 Feet 10 Inches Indoor High Jump Record

Les Steers of the University of Oregon cleared 6 feet 10 inches to hold a new American indoor high jump mark during an unofficial exhibition between halves of the Oregon versus Idaho game in Eugene. Steers, from Palo Alto, California, wore tennis shoes in breaking both indoor and outdoor records at the event.

Still Champion Hoppe Retains 3-Cushion Title

Willie Hoppe, 53, of New York, won again as world 3-cushion billiards champion by defeating Jake Schaefer of Chicago and Cleveland 50-34 in 39 innings. Hoppe has dominated since youth, with 16 victories in 17 starts this year and only one loss to Welker Cochran of San Francisco.

Chicago INS Willie Hoppe Hoppe Jake Schaefer Cleveland Schaefer Welker Cochran San Francisco

Red Hawks topple Waterloo 39 to 29 in local tilt

St Wenceslaus Red Hawks defeated St Mary's of Waterloo 39 29 on the local floor. Dick Taylor scored 16 points with 11 in the third quarter while Rob Roberts of Waterloo was fouled out late in the game. Bernie Polansky and Chuck Zobl aided the Hawks as they built leads in the first half. A preliminary girls game saw St Wenceslaus 22 St Mary's sextette.

White Fiers Dick Taylor St Wenceslaus Red Hawks St Mary's of Waterloo Red Hawks Parade Waterloo Hawks Jim Tresnak St. Wenceslaus Bernie Polansky Chuck Zobl Taylor Johnny Grim Roberts St. Mary's Weber St Wenceslaus

Leahy Named Notre Dame Football Coach and AD

Frank Leahy, 32, former Boston College coach, becomes Notre Dame head coach and athletic director. He succeeds Elmer Layden, takes a pay cut, brings Ed McKeever John Cruze and Joe McArdle as assistants, and returns to his alma mater where his Rockne era teams dominated.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Knute Rockne Frank Leahy Boston College Rockne Leahy Hugh O'Donnell D.S.C Ed McKeever John Cruze Joe McArdle Fighting Irish Georgetown Michigan State Jimmy Crowley Fordham Eagles Tennessee Laydens Boston Detroi Lions National Football League

Riggs Kovacs Advance to Net Meet Semi finals

Riggs of Chicago and Kovacs of Oakland moved into the Net Meet semi finals in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. Riggs defeated Dick McKee of Miami 9 7 6 3 and Kovacs beat Charles Harris of Palm Beach 6 3 7 5 setting up a possible final pairing.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Bobby Riggs Chicago Frank Kovacs Oakland Calif Riggs Dick McKee Miami Kovacs Charles Harris Palm Beach

Heydt, One-Time Iowa Star, Won't Face Old Mates

Francis Heydt, former Iowa star now at Michigan, will not swim against Iowa in the upcoming dual meet in Iowa City. Heydt, the defending Big Ten 100 yard backstroke champion, did not race the Hawkeyes last year and skipped the Michigan Iowa clash.

Iowa City Francis Heydt University of Michigan Michigan

Wood Leads Tourney Field With 70 Card

Craig Wood of Mamaroneck New York fired a two under par 70 to grab the lead in the New Orleans Open. Ellsworth Vines led the amateurs with 71 and is tied with Ralph Guldahl Ben Hogan Harold McSpaden Clayton Heafner at 71 among the pros. Claude Harmon shot 78 while Dick Metz Johnny Revolla and Sammy Byrd posted 73s.

New Orleans UDP Craig Wood Mamaroneck N.Y White Plains N Y Harold Jag) McSpaden Winchester Clayton Heafner Linville N.C Vines Vine Tloyd Mangrum Chicago Jake Fondren Memphis Tenn Henry Picard Hershey Harry Cowper Claude Harmon Orlando Fla Dick Metz Oak Park Tjib Johnny Revolla Evanston Sammy Byrd Ardmore

College Basketball Scores From Various Teams Across the West

A scattered set of 1960s style box scores shows Monmouth and Grinnell, Western Union, Loras and Buena Vista, Stanford and USC, Idaho and Santa Clara, San Jose State and Santa Barbara, Montana State and Carroll College, New Mexico State and Arizona State, Willamette and Puget Sound, Oregon State and others tallying points across multiple regional matchups.

Cor Ai Monmouth Grinnett Cornell Upper Iowa Ali Western Union Parsons Loras Dubuawe Montana Idaho Eauthern Montana Normal Billings Poly Carroll Coflexe Eastern New Mexico Arizona State Modesta JC San Mateo Igta Marin Stockton IC Mente Placer JC Baliman TC Beha IC Willamette Puxet Sound Southern Oregon ii Mt. Angel Oregon Oregon State Fresh Campion Los Angeles Cuy Colone Pomona Occidental Reflanda Whittier Wyoming Wiah Oklahoma Baptist Western Sumner J.C Okla Southwestern Ate 'S Bethany Kan McPherson Kansas City Moherty A Graculand Wentworth Springsfield Yelove Cape Girardean Tehrs Texas Maylar East Central Cofferville Fort Scott AA Texex Tesh Mardin-Simmons

Kohawks Defeat Monmouth Gagers 54 to 45

Coe College powered by Hank Moss with 21 points edged Monmouth 54 to 45 in Midwest conference action. Moss and Don Dunlop led fast breaks while Monmouth faded late as substitutions sharpened the Ko hawks’ advantage in the final minutes.

Monmouth Coe Iron Men Kohawks Hank Moss Moss Don Dunlop Moonmouth Wuber Rankin Normovle Don Dunlap Monmnouth Huber Don Moonmourth Mii Moss Cor Pan Punton Tne Castagnol Dave Connell Staller Monmouth Connell Willis Lamb

Gopher Track Team Beats Hawkeyes In Dual Meet

Iowa City AP reports Minnesota overwhelmed Iowa 63 to 40 in the season opener at home. Gophers swept three events and placed high in four more as Henry Vollenweider led Iowa with a double win, while Minnesota took wins in sprints hurdles distance relays and field events.

Iowa City Iowa Minnesota Gophers Amvents Firet Henry Vollenweider Ron Gillem Brndes Minrichs Franrk Potter Frans Todd Rana Lapham Watlen Renn Pullman Tine Orr Gill Misre Sorenson Gall Reesman Wolf Vallenweijer Adam Pullmanos de Field iAfe Steinbeck Perich Fite Silkey Runnins High Hoasfield Harsha Jackson Clay Ercond Polter Evans

Cornell Mat Team Loses In New York Meet

The New York 4 C. wrestling team defeated Cornell College of Town 17 to 11 on Friday night. Cornell led 14 11 before the final bout when Herbert Pickett, a former Yale star, defeated David Hoare. Frank Preston earned the lone fall for Cornell by pinning Jack Cascardi in the 121 pound class.

NEW York New York 4 C Cornell College of Town Herbert Pickett Yale David Hoare Cornell Frank Preston Jack Casgardi

Dubuque Spartans Lead Iowa Conference Race

Dubuque University tops the Iowa conference standings after 8 wins in 10 games. The Spartans held Buena Vista to 32 points in a 45 to 32 triumph Thursday night led by Bob Sedergren with 12 points.

Dubuque Dubuque University Iowa Spartans Buena Vista Bob Sedergren

Ambers Defeats Quarles In Lightweight Bout

Lou Ambers of Werkimer New York outpoints Narment Quarles of Hendersonville North Carolina in a lightweight fight. The Hartford report notes Ambers winning in a 19 round style and the Hollywood scene mentions Serean and Scalen in featherweight talk.

Associated Pres Hartford Conn Lou Ambers Werkimer N. Y Chapnion Narment Quarles Hendersonville N. C Hollywood Guy Serean Nam Ids Petey Scalen York

Close Guarding Blues Triumph In Narrow 21-17 Victory

Ry Roy McHugh starred as the Blues clinched the title with a hard fought 21-17 win. High end defense limited opponents and powered the championship effort.

Grinnell Cagemen Defeat Cornell 42-36 In Tight Clash

Grinnell Cagemen edged Cornell 42 to 36 in a defense heavy Midwest Conference game. Dowling led Grinnell with key early runs and Rob Fre Temmr Thompson and Bob Wright anchored a stifling defense as Grinnell pulled away late.

Grinnell Cornell

Alderson nets 28 as Upper Iowa beats Western Union 61 33

Dale Alderson powered Upper Iowa with 28 points on 14 field goals leading a 61 to 33 victory over Western Union. The 28 point total ties for high in the conference this season and marks the best single game scoring since 1938 for John McCormick of Penn.

Fortune Sample Focal High Bob Turdik Wilson McKinley Vern Harger Mc-Kinley Rough Riders Grimnell Carnell Pianter Harald Kendall Sistant Dwayne Howard Grinnell Whendall Jerry Fort Racers Fort Howard Humanas Howards Robert Anderson Cronell John McCormick Penn Upper Town Alderson Ogehner

Kerr Named Iowa State Line Coach

Ames Upsets: Douglass Kerr 38, who helped develop Tom Harmon, Michigan all American, was chosen as line coach at Iowa State College. The announcement followed Kerr succeeding Ed Bock on the ISU coaching staff last Friday.

Local Hockey Teams Face Waterloo Defeat and Upcoming Match

Cedar Rapids Royal Athletic Club Knitters lost to Waterloo 93 to t in a late amateur hockey game. Key scorers included Vatla for Waterloo on a pass from La Bete twa and Yagla whoNetted a winner assisted by Frere Shimek. Weather permitting, the Knitters will meet Northwest F C of Des Moines Sunday at 2 pm at the Manhattan rink.

Royal Athlone Cub Beaches Waterlon Credar Rapiety Dry Om F . Vatla Waterloo la Bete Twa Ton' Vixnanek Frere Shimek Yagla Agai Waterlan Northwest F. C Des Moines Manhattan Cedar Rapids Royal Athletic Club Knitters Atrrion Gis Pesek Max Bechner Klinger LD Bob Bramble Dare Lovere Dann Liffring Lou Trefny Saris Ysala bin Wood Bil la Bounty Tom Vyna Cherles Wilson Nersnds Cedar Rapids Olwell Waterloo Tnt—93 Referree Ted ‘Trefis Spares Bill Beaton Jack Beaton Becker Cutler Grenning Lyla Bramble Samuelson Janes Hopka Cedar Rapids Morry Giovanazzi Frank Shimek Bill Scoffield Bill Hanna

Iowa State Swimmers Lose To Kansas State

Kansas State defeated Iowa State in a dual meet 44 to 40 at Manhattan. Kansas State won five of nine events while Iowa State set a pool record in the 400 yard relay with 3 53.0 minutes versus Washington University’s 3 54.7 from last year.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State College Iowa State Iowa States Washington U

Giants Holdouts Lead Second Day Of Spring Training

Miami report says catcher Hank Danning and first baseman Babe Young were the Giants' top holdouts on the second day of the 1841 spring training grind in Miami Florida.

Miami Fla Hank Danning Babe Young New York Giants

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