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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1941

Page

5

Immaculate Conception Faces OLV Aiming Diocesan Crown

Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids defeated Sacred Heart of Waterloo 34 to 14 in the semi finals and advances to face Our Lady of Victory Academy of Waterloo in the Dubuque Diocesan tournament final tonight. OLV A beat St Marys Waterloo 22 to 20 in a tight overtime.

Our Lady of Victory Academy of Waterloo Dubuque Greyhounds of Cedar Rapids Sacred Heart of Waterloo St. Mary's of Waterloo Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception of Waterloo Thomsen Wright Tommy Thomsen Bob Wright Hallmaier Sacred Heart St. Wenceslaus St. John's of Independence Holy Family of Mason City St. Mary's Marshalltown St. Joseph’s High Elkader St. Joseph's of Bellevue St. Francis Xavier of Ossian Fairbanks St Clement's of Bankston St. Patrick's of Garryowen St. John's of Peosia Ryan Catholic High Farley

Iowa Wesleyan Tops Central In Conference Clash 32 27

Iowa Wesleyan defeated Central 32 to 27 in a hard fought Iowa conference game as Leonard Mauck led scoring with 14 points and Homer Voskull paced the losers with seven. The Tigers led 15 to 12 at halftime and were never threatened.

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Penn Quintet Caps Parsons Tilt 53-31

Penn College defended its lead in the Iowa conference by edging Parsons College 53 to 31 at Fairfield. Bill Day led with 15 points and Kiester added 13 as Penn overcame a 12-20 first-half deficit, tying 20-20 at intermission and pulling away after halftime.

Fairfield Penn College Iowa Parsons College Bill Day Kiester Quakers Parsons Penn Fenn Warner Root Pollock Bryan Montsomers Smith Johnston O Day Miller Gross a'Collins Kerr Kicster Bob Nelsone Jbainbridsvec Evans LeRetter O.b.nelsong Heacock Oon Parsoner Penn George Freshwater Iowa State Teachers Vic Young Colorado U

Local Boxing Roundup Hits Kaukauna and Beyond

The record lists several boxing results with multiple fighters and locales including Phil Zwick from Kaukauna stopping Eu Bulle from Tahiti in the eighth round. Vic Dellicard won a decision over Low Schwartz in New York. Jimmy Garrison and Bobby Ruffin also appear in bouts with various weights and opponents in Brooklyn and Astoria.

Cedar Rapids Boxers Exit Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament

Charley Hayes of Detroit stopped Gene Scott of Cedar Rapids by technical knockout after two rounds in Chicago. Jake Stover of Unionville, Ma., also failed to advance as Cedar Rapids fighters faced bye rounds and travel. The Cedar Rapids team ends its participation with no further action here for a year.

Hy Tait Cedar Rapids Jake Stover Unionville Scott Hayes Scotty University of Iowa Pre-Dental Ed Sabers Chicago Felton Cleveland Nashua Cleveland Vance Basler Wilbur Sitzman Evansville Ind Basler Sitzman Stover James Shepherd Memphis Shepherd Anderson Harry Demery Ray Martinez Gene Scott Bob Anderson Washington Junior College Cecil Bradley

Golden Gloves Final Session Set At Chicago Stadium

Sixteen fighters in each of eight weight classes advance to the final session of three night preliminaries at Chicago stadium. Defending champions Harold Dade and Richard Menchaca lead the field as 128 boxers vie in three rings to reach the March 7 semi finals and finals.

Chicago Chicago Stadium Harold Dade Richard Menchaca Fort Worth Tex

Paul Blake Leads Low-Scoring Bowling Night

Jakubec and Paul Blake posted major pin series as The Challengers beat Red Peppers and All-Stars split with Hawkeyes. Jakubee led Lincoln Booster with 598, Havick and Van Dura each 567 in Commercial league. Heefner topped Tink Belt Speeder with 531.

Keglers Paul Blake Gazette News and Composing Rooms Lincoln Challengers All-Stars Hawkeyes Lincoln Booster League Jakubee Fresh Foods Havick van Dura Lincoln Commercial League Heefner Tink Belt Cranes Jelinek Schlitz Smith Witwer Hish. Yamaca Rk. C. Ladies' Minor Craemers Equitable McCannanes Vil Armstrong Eee Dr. Pepper High OX Er High Harman Axency Uptown Ins. High Larson Lincoln Women's Club Spartans Ae High Morris Hick McElroy High Hines Culver Motor Starralg Abs High van Cura Turners Jan Hus Toof Frasinger

Joe Louis Expects Army Draft Call Soon

Chicago AP report says heavyweight champion Joe Louis expects an army draft call any day. Louis, home from boxing, cites draft number 2611 placing him 378th on his local board and notes he submitted his questionnaire on January 7 and awaits a physical exam. He says he is used to taking orders from his trainer and expects no trouble in service.

Chicago Louis Big Joe Hugh Mulcahy Phils Harmon Shufro Dorchester Mass Sid Hudson Washington Senators Bill Coleman Chattanooga Bob Kennedy Chicago White Sox Walter Masterson Senators Harold Newhouser Detroit Tigers Brooklyn Dodgers Babe Phelps Maryland Havana Cuba Lefty Gomez Monte Pearson Jerry Mitchell New York Post Jimmy Foxx Paul Derringer Cincinnati Nationals Bob Feller Bill Tilden Boston College Duke Nelson Rensselaer Poly Dock of Windsor Nassau Bobby Jones Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Marty Peters St. Benedict's College

Boxing notes from Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves tourney

Felton Cleveland of Nashua missed weigh ins and was ruled ineligible after lateness. Johnny Fryrear and other Cedar Rapids youths receive praise for their dedication and potential. Ozzie Lewis wins twice and advances. Chicago’s Satterfield exits with injury. Don Turner of Des Moines seen as a potential heavyweight champion contender.

Barney Ross Charley Presser Milwaukee Ross Presser Chicago Robert Satterfield David Travis Nashville Don Turner Des Moines

Red Sox Name Mike Ryba Pop After Training Camp Moment

Old Lefty Grove nicknamed Boston rookie Mike Ryba Pop after a quick impression in camp. The article surveys team camps and player movements across MLB, noting injuries, calls to duty, and travel plans for Athletics Reds Bees and Senators.

Red Sox Mike Ryba NEW York Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox Pop Philadelphia Athletics Anaheim Calif Cincinnati Reds Silent Row Quality Beef Trust Jim Ripple Joe Beggs Elmer Riddle John Cooney Boston Bees

Arkansas Wins, But Loses-Their Pants

The Arkansas Razorbacks, who clinched the Southwest Conference basketball title, lost their pants after a minor fire at a cleaning establishment. Static electricity from the silken-finished road uniforms caused the blaze.

Fayetteville Ark Arkansas Razorbacks

Monmouth tops Cornell 56 to 47 in Midwest loop game

Monmouth defeats Cornell 56 to 47 as Normoyle scores 20 and Rankin adds 12. Howard leads Cornell with 15 points and strong defense, while Huber is held to 12 for Monmouth. The Hawks pull away after halftime, leading 29-23 at the break.

Gazette Monmouth Monmouth Cornell Huber Monmouth Normoyle Rankin Dwayne Howard Howard Anderson Little Purple Simester Bodine Bailey Holme Schmidt Jares Castagnoliig L Anderson Kauzlarieh Bishop Plunket Olortmeser Schneider O Houden Corne Lewis Knox Albro

Simpson downs St Ambrose to halt title bid 45-38

In Indianola AP report Simpson defeats St Ambrose Bees 45 to 38 to end their Iowa conference title chase. Simpson improves to 9 wins 3 losses while St Ambrose drops further in the standings.

St. Ambrose Simpson Indianola St. Ambrose College Iowa Bees Redmen Sieklocha Ai Soanouski Anderson Rizzo Braught OlGontes Freese Sarourse Burns Walters Leitch U Sweeneye Chisman Cartone Bowless Reed Bee T. Amnone Bowles Sosnouski Gus Rump McPherson Phil Slinker Towa State

Dubuque U. Nears Conference Title

Dubuque University strengthened its hold on the Iowa conference lead by defeating Upper Iowa 45 to 39. The Spartans own ten conference wins in 12 starts and look like favorites for the crown. Bill Reidel led Dubuque with 18 points, while Marshall Hense added 12 for Upper Iowa.

Braya Dubuque Upper Towa Da“Otis Swenson Towa Menke Cornell

Minneaplis Millers Lead AA With 3 230 Wins

The Minneapolis Millers claim 3 230 wins to top the American Association in its 39 year history. St Paul Saints rank second with 3 184 wins and four other clubs have surpassed 3 000 wins.

Minneapolis NEA Minneapolis Millers American Association St. Paul Saints

Baseball Men Wonder At Yankee Sale Move

Lawton Carver reports on the reaction of baseball men to a major sale move involving the New York Yankees, with industry leaders weighing the implications for players, teams, and the market.

Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Monte Pearson New York Yankee Reds Tampa Fla

Dempsey Sees Arline Judge in Night Spots

Boxing great Jack Dempsey and actress Arline Judge are seen together in New York night spots. The report notes other baseball trades and team moves, including Babe Dahlgren’s sale to the Boston Bees and possible Yankees reshuffling around first base and infield positions.

Eddie Brietz New York Jack Dempsey Arline Judge John Munski Missouri Georgia Jock Sutherland South Mitted Babe Dahlgren Boston Bees Johnny Sturm Kansas City Tommy Henrich Joe Gordon George McQuinn St. Louis Browns Ed Barrow Yankees Sturm Moe Quinn Yankee Dahlgren Lou Gehrig Henrich Gordon Rizzuto Priddy Browns YORK New York Yankees

Basketball Scores From The Associated Press

A roundup of college basketball scores featuring Columbia over Yale 38 to 3, Syracuse over Cornell A shington 45, Texas Christian 34, Kansas overtime 4, Penn State 68, University of Mexico 18, Missouri Valley 47, Texas Tech 44, New Mexico 25, and other matchups across the nation with multiple schools such as Creighton, St. Olaf, Carleton, Gustavus Adolphus, MacAlester, and Bethel noted among the results.

THE Associated Press Columbia Yale Syracuse Cornell Ashington Vidahe Southern Methodism Texas Christian Kansas Kansan State Creighton Low Penn State University of Mexico Dubuene Upperawa Penn Parsons Simpson St. Ambrose Town Waaleyan Central Ferm Midland St. York Kearney Baker McPherson Monmouth Cornell Bt. Olaf Carleton Gustaves Adelphus MacAlester St. Mary's Minn Winona Twins Missouri Valley Tarkle Texas Tech New Mexico Idaho Southern Weber Covertime Bethany Kan Bethel Bradley_ SA Milnels Wesleyan

Bobby Martin Retains State Checkers Title

Bobby Martin 27 of Davenport wins Iowa state checker title for the seventh straight time by defeating Bobby Kennedy of Cedar Rapids in four games after three draws. Will Cook of Ocheyedan and Howard Owen of Davenport finish tied for third and fourth. George Lane wins class B with Ralph Kennedy runner-up.

Davenport Sns Bobby Martin King of

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