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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1945

Page

4

Franklin Jolts Clinton Valley Title Hopes, 26-24

Franklin high defeated Clinton's River Kings 26 to 24 in Cedar Rapids, breaking their conference lead and halting Clinton's 8th win in 10 games. Balanced scoring across four Thunderbolts with Rust and Gable aiding a late third-quarter surge that put Franklin ahead for good.

Franklin Clinton Franklin High Cedar Rapids Thunderbolts River Kings Bill Chadima Thor Petersen Dean Burridge Stephen Od Rust Fred Gable Spurridset Burlin Boonnings Petersen Wattas Wankin Hodima Rust Gable Pinch Maton Watts Lutz Jesse Day Ht. Wilson

Basketball scores column with several college games

East region results show Northeastern 60 New York Coast Guard 56 and Clemson 43 Arkansas Teachers 41 among numerous scores. Midwest lists Ohio State 41 Winona Teachers 41 while South and West include Montana Mines 64 Wyoming 7 and Fort Sill Army games. Original notice follows in Cedar Rapids Iowa district court.

East Bennett Field Manhattan Coast Rowdoin Northeastern New York Coast, Guard Philadelphia Coast Guard Toyota Millsaps Gitadel Clemson Hendrix Mendelson Ouachita Arkansas Mississippi Mississippi State Bridgewater West Virginia Winston Salem N.C Montana Mines Montana State Wyoming Fort Warren Colorado College Pueblo Carson Fitzsimmons Hosamapert Idaho Camp Bushnell Hos- Washington Gonzaga

Wilson Caps Title on Hoyle Spree

Wilson highs four scorers sealed the city public title 52-47 over McKinley as Zeek Hoyle scored 21 and Hoyle’s teammates added key baskets. Hoyle exploded in the second half while McKinley surged early. Wilson pulled away with late free throws and balanced scoring from Harger, Cimburek, and others.

Wilson Lloyd Hoyle McKinley Wilson High Golden Bear Zeek Hoyle Tain Zeek Ramblers Bears Harger Golden Bears Wayne Harger Hoyle Joe Klima Jerry Cimburek

S C Coasts To 33 26 Win Over Hornets

Immaculate Conception's Greyhounds built a 21 6 halftime lead and coasted to a 33 26 victory over Van Horne's Hornets on the east side floor Friday night. Bader Rozek and McAreavy sparked IC with early baskets as they stretched the lead to 12 3. Van Horne fought back after the break with long-range shots from Happel Mease and Struve, but IC answered with Rozek McAreavy and Struve contributing key scores and free throws kept the Hornets at bay. IC reserve team also won 24 14 over Van Horne seconds.

Immaculate Conception Greyhounds van Horne Hornets Bader Rozek McAreavy S. C Greys Cedar Rapids Haapel Happel Mease Struve Jennings I. C F. C’s I. Feetr van Horne McAreayvy Y Happel Tramel Meuse Roze A.happel C Jenningst Struvesroder Nolan Callan Ol Schulze Roehar Bistiing Robinsonf Geellys Goodyear C i Nilles G Beeshaw Willis Harris Lamb Mbarteras van R.” Gc Horne Forrest Anderson Bluejackets Mikan Walt Budko Jim Ove Iangy Blue Demons Cloyd Majorki Poneind

Illini Rally Tops Buckeyes To Seize Second In Big Ten

In Champaign, Illinois rallied past Ohio State 56 to 41 to push into second place in the Big Ten behind Iowa. Walt Kersalis and Walt Kirk each scored 14 for Illinois as Kirk sparked a key late run and Illinois seized control after a 36 35 death.

Champaign Ill Ilinois Ohio State Illini Iowa Hawkeyes Illinois Johnny Orr Ilini Walt Kirk Walt Kersalis Arnold Great Lakes de Paul Northwestern O.S.A Warren Amling Caudil Morton Dubber Judson Grate Orr Snyder Delaney Risen Kersulas McFadden Burmaster Amling Sims Seyler Jacobs Gedvilas Davis Huston Kersalis Grote Earl Townsend Michigan Rollie Barnum Wisconsin

Marion Loses Stalling Game To Maquoketa

Marion split two WaMac conference games with Maquoketa on the Marion court. The freshmen won 16 to 14 while the Indians fell 25 to 15 in the varsity clash as Maquoketa used height to control the pace and Marion struggled to score. Rankin led Maquoketa with 11 points, Ralston added 9, and Derflinger hit five free throws and a field bucket for 7 for Marion.

Marion WaMac Maquoketa Indians Maquoketch Boys Rankin Ralston Joe Derflinger Line

Irish Close On 47-28 Win

The St. Patrick Shamrocks defeated the Springville Orioles 47 28 Friday night on the Irish court sealing a strong season end. Driscoll opened the scoring and Naughton Spaight led a fast paced offense while Krumbholz controlled the floor and Strouse dominated the boards. St Pat's led 24 8 at halftime and maintained the advantage as Hood Rodman and Ward rallied Springville in the fourth. The Shamrocks also won the preliminary 21 18 over Springville reserves.

St. Patrick Shamrocks Springville Orioles Driscoll Naughton Spaight Orioles Draker St. Pat’s Rodman Shamrocks Strouse Krumbholz Hood Ward Clark Trish St. Pat's Springville Q Hood Driscoll O*o Ward Strouse Rodman Ea Merritt O Kelly O Aoe Veeee Springville Ieee Ree Shea

East Iowa Prep Beat Highlights Multiple Conference Games

A digest of Southeast Iowa league results across Postville, Columbus Junction, Tama, Mt. Vernon, St. Mary’s, Belle Plaine, Mediapolis, Oxford Junction, Marengo, Keystone, Strawberry Point, Lisbon, Maynard, Lowden, West Branch, Clermont, Norway, Fayette, Guernsey and Victor. Contests featured notable high scorers and overtime finishes with local schools such as Postville Beam, Marengo, and Belle Plaine posting key wins and multiple teams vying for conference play outcomes.

Postville Marston High West Union Bierman Upper Iowa Postville Beam Columbus Columbus Junction C. J. Jim Schafer Wanella Pogemiller Toledo Tama Nalt Tama Malin Toledo Hennessy Iowa City University High Mt. Vernon U. High Nusser High Mt. Vernon Edwards St. Mary's Os St Lot St. Pat’s Gatens Marengo Belle Plaine Visquain Sherman West Liberty Durant - West Liberty Rae Durant Alen Durant Peterson Langman Owen Oxford Junction Clarence Clarence MW O. J. Gasack Clarence Long O. J Clarence Dackman Ticaly Aubrecht Keystone Shellsburg Boyera Buch and Brauer Strawberry Point Arlington Bipawberry Point Allington S. P Olso Ark Kin Strawberry Point Girls Cave Mchyle Horner Mechanteaville Eishon Mechanicsville Lisbon Gemberlinge Vandeberr Maynard Maynard AZ Wenage Stanley Lowden Lowden AZ Wyoming Detchmann Tipton West Branch Hight Berger Naber and Fields Nn Calmar Clermont Donna Loftseaard Seer Wees Norway van, Houten Segue Posata Wight Orwa Walford Rimrose Erger Ee Teers

Great Lakes rout De Paul 64 56 inChicago doubleheader

Great Lakes speedy squad overwhelmed De Paul 64 56 to snap the Blue Demons 11 game win streak in Chicago. Paul Cloyd and Luke Majorki each scored 20 as Michigan beat Northwestern 46 45 after overtime with John Mullaneys late free throw. Max Morris led all scorers with 17 for Michigan while Don Lindquist had 14 for the Wolverines.

Chicago Great Lakes de Paul Blue Demons Chicago Stadium Michigan Northwestern George Mikan Bluejackets Paul Cloyd Luke Majorki Jack Whorton Bob Geahan Mullaney Max Morris Big Ten Don Lindquist Stump Cloyd DiBenedetto Ajax Mikan Clark Fool Kachane Downey Allen Budko Furman Doves McGuire Miknan Kachan Majorki Pecararo Gibbs Michican Geahan Johnson Norton Lund Morris Kell Wrishte Lindquist NlSchadlere Harder Norris Clawson

Sam Snead FIREs 65 to lead Gulfport Open first round

Gulfport Mississippi Sam Snead shot seven under par 65 to top the Gulfport Open leaderboard. Claude Harmon and Ky Laffoon carded 67s while Harold McSpaden posted 68 to sit four back. Byron Nelson led by two with a 69 as defending champ Jug McSpaden and Frank Stanzza trailed.

Gulfport Miss Sammy Snead Golfdam Hot Springs Claude Harmon Grosse Point Mich Ky Laffoon Chicago S. Harold Jug” McSpaden Frank Stanzza Greenwich Conn Leonard, Dodson San Francisco Byron Nelison

Seahawk Boxers Beat Bunker Hill in Eight Bout Card

Iowa City crowd of 2 000 watched the Seahawks and the Bunker Hill naval training center boxing teams split an eight bout program. Heavyweight Melvin Levy of the Seahawks stopped Erick Jones in 1 25 of the first round. Other results include Wilson over Shepard by decision, Sroka defeating Mc Laughlin by second round TKO, Zamerzla over Michael by decision, Bugler over Baker by decision, and three first round knockouts Ray over Kunta Heaton over Pierozzi James over Murray.

Iowa City INS Iowa Seahawks Bunker Hill Ind Naval Training Center Melvin Levy Seahawks Erick Jones Wilson Shepard Sroka McLaughlin Zamerzla Michael Bugler Baker Ray Kunta Heaton Pierozzi James Murray

Bartfield Extends Winning Streak In MSG Bout

Danny Bartfield of New York on the east side earned his seventh straight win since leaving the army by beating Humberto Zavala of Mexico in a 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Notice of Appointment of Executor. No. 17860. Estate of Mary I Poore Linn County Iowa. The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa Executor.

New York INS Danny Bartfield New York East Side Humberto Zavela Mexico Madison Square Garden

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Iowa Estate

On January 16 1945 Charles Harold Birch was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Ralph J Birch deceased of Linn County Iowa Those indebted to the estate are requested to pay promptly and those with claims must file them with Linn County Iowa District Court Dwieht Krumbolts Attorney

Iowan Linn County Ralph J. Birch Iowa Charles Harold Birch Dwieht Krumbolts

Iowa City Little Hawks Rout Roosevelt 56 32 in City Showdown

Iowa City Little Hawks defeated Roosevelt 56 to 32 on the home court led by 18 points from Jimmy Van Deusen. The Hawks opened with a 14 3 run and led 28 10 at halftime while Roosevelt staged a late rally before the win secured first place in the Mississippi Valley conference.

Iowa City Little Hawks Roosevelt Cedar Rapids City High Court Jimmy van Deusen Hawklets Roughriders Hawklers Ray Petrzelka Don Martin Franklin Clinton

Ottumwa Navy Team Defeats Cornell 49 to 37

Ottumwa Naval Air Station used 16 players to overwhelm Cornell 49 37 in a Friday night basketball game. The Skyers led 25 19 at halftime and even played with four men at one point due to a substitution mixup. Carroll Hawkee scored 14 for Cornell while Jim Reece led Ottumwa with 10.

Ottumwa Ottumwa Naval Air Station Cornell Skyers Carroll Hawkee Jim Reece Navy

Simpson Topples Loras for First Loss in 18 Tilts

INDIANOLA AP Loras led Iowa conference with six wins before Friday night but lost 41 31 to Simpson. Chuck Kuchan scored 21 as Simpson ends Loras 18 game conference winning streak and remains in third place. Loras faces Central Saturday at Pella needing a win to claim the conference title, while Dubuque has already finished with 11 2 in league play.

Indianola

Yelton '42 Hawk Tackle Killed in France

Lt. Robert F. Yelton 23 former LaPorte high school and University of Iowa football star was killed in action in France Jan. 25. He played tackle for Iowa in 1942 won lieutenant bars at Fort Knox last July and went overseas in December.

Laporte Ind Robert F. Yelton LaPorte High School University of Iowa France James Yelton Iowa Fort Knox

Weekend Theaters Schedule at Paramount State Palace Rialto and Marion

The Gazette lists Saturday showtimes across Paramount State Palace Rialto and Marion venues with features such as Here Come the Waves Objective Burma Laura Fighting Lady Cantserville Ghost Avenging Rider U Boat Prisoner Bathing Beauty Ladies of Washington San Diego I Love You One Mysterious Night Together Again and an 1945 probate hearing for Margaret Pilcher with Last Will and Codicil filed in Linn County Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa setting a February 19 hearing.

Washington Marion San Diego Linn County Ssn Margaret Pilcher Cedar Rapids Iowa

Notice of Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed

The undersigned was appointed on February 2 1945 as Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Mary A Hornk Inte of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors and those having claims must file with the Linn County District Court Clerk and pay debts to the Administrator W O Rieley Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Mary A. Hornk Iowa District Court Sy AN Lip KFI W. O'Rieley

Plans for another Boys Town film hit by rights holder

Hollywood notes report John Considine’s bid to film a new Boys Town story blocked by MGM. A telegram from Father Flanagan states MGM refuses due to existing rights. Considine must find a fresh story and recast his project.

Tjollywwood INS John Considine M-G-M Father Flanagan Considine Boys Town” Pictures Bob Considine New York

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