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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

11

Frederickson Reaches Chicago Golden Gloves Quarterfinals

Cedar Rapids boxer Martin Frederickson advanced to the Chicago Golden Gloves quarters with a second round win over Louis Rotundo of Rockford. He earlier defeated Joe Olebra of Burlington, and his next bout advances him toward the semifinals as more than 300 fighters vie for 32 spots.

Hicago Cedar Rapids Martin Frederickson Joe Olebra Burlington Louis Rotundo Rockford Frederickson Chicago George Heston Johnny Pea Davenport Leggett Green Des Moines Mackery Evansville Ind al Morrison Bloomington A.A.U Morton Graves Martin Helzer Omaha Graves Vance Basler Walter Frisch Bill Veenstra Lawrence Ga

Viewing the Field in District Basketball Title Race

Local fans consider Davenport and Clinton as strong contenders for the third district title with Clinton possibly edged by Davenport based on recent games. Roosevelt, Muscatine, and Cedar Rapids teams shape the sectional pairings, while individual scoring leaders include Dick Seidler and Ed Holle. Manchester aims for a strong sectional showing, and Sacred Heart of Oelwein shines with long range shooting in the Dubuque diocesan tourney. Albany predictions favor Alburnett to win class B in the McKinley sectional.

Waterloo East Davenport Waterloo Clinton Roosevelt Muscatine Cedar Rapids Franklin McKinley Wilson Anamosa Belle Plaine Center Point Davenport-Clinton Blue Devils Dick Seidler Ed Holle Wilbur Gregor Manchester High Monticello Dubuque Leonard Cole Robert Bissel Delbert Mully Cedar Falls Independence Manhawks Sacred Heart of Oelwein Immaculate Conception Oelwein Alburnett Linn County

Drake rallies to beat Grinnell 40 to 37 in tight finish

Drake overcame a late deficit to edge Grinnell 40 37 as O Connor Swan and Ahrenkiel scored late baskets. Grinnell led 21 15 at halftime and 33 30 with five minutes left before Drake’s final spurt sealed the win.

Grinnell Drake O’connor Swan Bulldogs Ahrenkiel Nash Lark Thomas O Kendall Autry Peisner Hamann Cox Zahller O'Connor Fert Beasley Hedges Dartmouth Pops Hartrison Iowa

Carleton Tops Cornell 54 52 In Overtime Thriller

Carleton College defeated Cornell 54 52 in overtime to close the Midwest conference schedule. Nelson scored 25 for Carleton, rallying from a 10 point deficit as lead changes and ties occurred frequently. Cornell, led by Lynch and Weed, kept the game close with long range shooting and free throws.

Gazette Northfield Carleton College Cornell Carls Capt Nelson Weed Carl Carleton Russ Lynch Fg Ft Fe Johnson Schneider Tripp Simester Radine Lynch Cross Christmas

Chicago Gymnastic Men Beat Iowa by Wide Margin

The University of Chicago gymnastic team defeated the University of Iowa 516 to 472 in Chicago. Co Captain Roy Lipoti and Lyle Felderman won Iowa’s only first places in side horse and parallel bars respectively. Courtney and Earl Shanken led the Chicago squad with strong places in multiple events.

Iowa City University of Chicago University of Iowa Roy Lipoti Lyle Felderman Hawkeyes Lipoti Felderman Courtney Earl Shanken Chicago

Holsinger Tops Minor League Monday

Action filled Red Crown Minor bowling night with individual high scores led by George Holsinger of Iowa Electric Light and Power posting a 631 total from 200 199 and 232. Sam Frasinger added 625 series, Bill Dougherty 605, and Kory Inn team rolled 2698 pins to claim high total.

Red Crown George Holsinger Iowa Electric Light and Power Sam Frasinger Bill Dougherty Kory Inn Barney Knowles Tony Novotny Clem Nash Finch Davenport Carney Clothing Co Lincoln Lafayette Cafe Mary Ann’s Eat Shop Stevens Mary Ann’s Agnes Buchan Joe Schmitt Railroad League Camter Alleys

Big Ten weighs Chicago football exit and conference future

Major John L. Griffith discusses the Chicago University football decision and its ripple effects on the Big Ten. The conference seeks a cautious path between retaliation and preserving revenue potential, with possible future members like Pitt or Notre Dame debated.

Chicago John L. Griffith Big Ten Chicago University Northwestern

St Ambrose and St Marys Win in Davenport Tourney

Davenport diocesan basketball tournament moves to semi finals as St Ambrose Davenport and St Marys Iowa City advance. First round results include St Matthias Muscatine 28 St Marys West Point 20 and St Josephs Fort Madison 30 St Big Iowa City 31.

the Gazette Davenport St. Ambrose St. Mary’s of Iowa City St. Matthias Muscatine St. Mary’s West Point St. Joseph's Fort Madison St. Big Iowa City St. Peter's Mbrose Central Catholic St. Paul's Burlington Riverside St. Patrick's St. Mary's

Demaret Wins Top In New Orleans Open

Jimmy Demaret of Houston won the $2,000 top prize in the $10,000 New Orleans Open after a final 68 giving him 286 for 72 holes. Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead and Harold Jug McSpaden were tied for second at 287.

New Orleans Jimmy Demaret Houston Texas Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Harold “Jug” McSpaden

Purdue Beats Iowa With Ease 30 to 29

Purdue dominates Iowa 50 to 29 in Lafayette securing at least a share of the Big Ten title with two games left. The Boilers led 28 to 18 at halftime as Iowa fought early, but Purdue pulled away behind strong inside play and accurate shooting to clinch the margin.

Griffith Chicago Big Ten Windy City Pres Robert Hutchins Chicago U Hutchins Purdue IOWA

Purdue Nears Big Ten Cage Championship

Purdue needs one more win to clinch the Big Ten title after a 50 to 29 victory over Iowa. Indiana Illinois and Ohio State could tie if Purdue loses both remaining games, with Michigan and Minnesota also winning to affect the standings. The season ends March 4.

United Press Michigan Northwestern Hio State Indiana Purdue Iowa Kansas Iowa State Illinois Chicago Minnesota Wisconsin Butler Notre Dame Dartmouth Ate DePaul Oklahoma A and M Long Island Universe St.ouis Washington St. Louis Tulsa Ake Grinnell Yola Beloit St. Mary’s Concordia Eastern Illinois Teachers Central Indiana Normal Bluffton Defiance Ee Ilinois College Whenaeleton Cornel Colere Over- Pacific U Linfield Southern Oregon Ohio State Bill Hapac Gene Englund Badger Don Carlson Gopher

S C St Wenceslaus Advance At Dubuque

In the Dubuque diocesan high school basketball tourney Immaculate Conception beat Sacred Heart 38 26 to extend its winning streak. St Wenceslaus crushed Imvecesar tarve Conception and Lansing Immaculate Conception 42 9, advancing to the class B semi finals vs St Wenceslaus. The Greyhounds face Sacred Heart of Waterloo in the A semi finals while the title frontrunners fear the repeat.

Cedar Bar Dubuque Immaculate Conception Sacred Heart of Oelwein St. Wenceslaus Cesar Maculate Conception of Lansing Greyhounds Sacred Heart of Waterloo Sacred Heart Catholic High of Cascade Our Lady of Victory Academy of Waterloo Phil Seghi

Kansas Beats Iowa State 42 to 29 in Big Six Clash

Kansas rushed to a 42 29 Big Six victory over Iowa State in Ames. Ralph Miller led the visitors with 19 points while Kansas controlled the game early and stretched its lead after five minutes, never relinquishing momentum.

Ames Kansas Iowa State Ralph Miller Cyclones Town State Ebling Harris Johnson Miller Nicholas Engleman Don Carlos Allen Schneider Harp Menzees de Voran Lange Kline Deicester Hogden Gordon Hunter Beresford

First Round Results From Local High School Football Playoffs

Waterloo Sacred Heart led Dubuque St. Columbine 16 to 14 while Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception defeated Oelwein Sacred Heart 38 to 26 and Cascade Catholic beat Mason City St. Joseph 35 to 20. Bellevue St. Josephs downed Bankston St. Clements 24 to 14 and Marshalltown St. Marys defeated Osian De Sales 30 to 10. Fairbanks Immaculate Conception edged Monticello Sacred Heart 16 to 13 and Cedar Rapids St. Wenceslaus dominated Lansing Immaculate Conception 42 to 9. Defending Class B champion Holy Family Mason City may oppose St. Wenceslaus in round two, as Red Hawks prepare to face Immaculate Conception of Elma in Tuesday’s 4 p.m. game.

St. Wenceslaus Lansing Gordie Pisarik S. C Red Hawks Bernard Polansky Red Wilson Wenceslaus Polansky Wilson Sacred Heart of Waterloo Greyhounds St. Columbkine’s Dubuque Cascade St. Joseph’s Mason City O.L.V.A. Advan St. Mary’s of Waterloo I. C Oelwein Een Fg Pt Wright Hamilton Cruise Zolzinski Thomsen Maas Wilcox Sullivan Schnoebelen Tripp Driscoll O'Toole Bellander Kissner Barrett Condon Immaculate Conception Sacred Heart of Oelwein Austin St. Ambrose Harper Oe. Lansing Pers O'Brien Zobl FeFt of Burke Hayek O'Malley Sebetka Robertson Matias Robertson Polansky Plagse Tresnak Wilson Pavek Taylor Severa St. Anne Mel Nicks Enea Ae al Schramm i Loras Waterloo Sacred Heart St. Columbine Cedar Rapids Catholic St. Joseph Holy Family of Immaculate Conception of Elma

St Josephs edges Loras in overtime 46 44

St Josephs college of Indiana defeated Loras 46 to 44 in overtime in Dubuque. Mosser scored 14 for St Josephs including a late overtime basket while Derouin led Loras with 17 points as Keehan added key free throws.

Loras Keehan Derouin Mosser

Indiana Tracksters Beat Irish in Indoor Meet 52 34

Indiana defeated Notre Dame 52 to 34 in Bloomington as Roy Cochran shattered the world indoor record with a 48.3 second 440 yard dash and tied the fieldhouse 60 yard dash mark in 6.2 seconds. Archie Harris set a new fieldhouse shot put record at 49 feet 5 inches.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Notre Dame Roy Cochran Cochran Archie Harris Harris Cliff Brosey

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