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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

13

Cornell to reorganize athletic department leadership

Dr. John B Magee announces a complete plan to replace retiring coaches Judd Dean and Dick Barker at Cornell with a single director of men's athletics and physical education. The president says committees will study future policy, possibly shifting emphasis to intramurals or broader intercollegiate competition, and may drop Midwest conference commitments.

Cornell College Judd Dean Dick Barker John B Magee Cornell Magee Corell Magee Con Wie Vernon Upe Lkely Cornell Ould Dragee Fac Ily J. Magee Dean Barker

Junior College Cagers Tangle In Hot Fights

Fort Dodge AP report on the state junior college basketball tournament quarterfinals. Burlington defends title with a 2 41 win over Muscatine. Northwestern defeats Clarinda 3 40. Maquoketa tops Independence 41 32. in other quarterfinals sberville eliminates Mason City 39 36. Des Moines Bloomfield beats Albia 38 4. Fort Dodge defeats Des Moines Wilting 63 36. Centerville defeats Ellsworth 59 44.

Fort Dodge Burlington Northwestern Orangelly Muscatine Clarinda Maquoketa Ever Independence Sberville Marshalltown Grand View Des Moines Bloomfield Loomfield Albia Des Moines Centerville Ellsworth

Atlantic women’s golf semi finals set in Florida

In Lenks finals in Ormond Beach Elizabeth Icks of Long Beach California faced Jane Cothran of Greenville South Carolina in a semi final. In the other semi final Jean Peer of Providence Rhode Island played Agnes Wall of Menominee.

Ormond Beach Fla INS Elizabeth Icks Long Beach Calif Jane Cothran Greenville S. C Jean Uer Providence R. I Agnes Wall Menominee

Lombardi to Hold Out Indefinitely Despite Trade Threat

Ernie Lombardi, star catcher for the World Champion Cincinnati Reds, said he would continue as a holdout indefinitely. He stated that if Cincinnati won’t pay more, they can trade or sell him, even with the season opener approaching.

Oakland, Calif Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Reds Lombardi

Williams names first all conference team

Iowa coach Rol lie Williams announced his all conference selections. The forwards include Dick Fisher of Ohio State and Bill Menke of Indiana, with Gene Englund of Wisconsin at center and guards Mike Sofiak of Michigan and Frosty Sprowl of Purdue. The second team lists Web Kotz of Wisconsin and Don Carlson of Minnesota as forwards, Joe Stampf of Chicago at center, and Vic Siegel of Iowa and Herman Schaeffer of Indiana as guards.

Iowa City INS Rollie Williams University of Iowa Dick Fisher Ohio State Bill Menke Indiana Williams Gene Englund Wisconsin Mike Sofiak Michigan Frosty Sprowl Purdue Web Kotz Don Carlson Minnesota Joe Stampf Chicago Vic Siegel Iowa Herman Schaeffer

Drake Iowa grid game tickets set at 1.50 price

Iowa athletic department announced that the Drake Iowa game next fall will cost 1.50 plus applicable state and federal taxes. Regular Big Ten games and the Nebraska non conference contest will be priced at 2.50 plus taxes, according to Director of Athletics E G Dad Schroeder.

Iowa City Iowa Drake-Iowa Iowa Athletic Department Dad Schroeder Nebraska

Jenkins Ready To Box Ambers In MSG Showdown

New York AP Lew Jenkins the knockout specialist aims to repeat his three round stoppage of Lou Ambers at Madison Square Garden Friday night The bout is scheduled for ten rounds Promoter Mike Jacobs expects about 15000 fans and a gate between 40000 and 50000 dollars Ambers known as the Herkimer Hurricane faces a pivotal test against the Sweetwater Swatter with a chance to reverse the previous verdict or return to obscurity in Herkimer NY.

New York Lew Jenkins Lou Ambers Madison Square Garden Lou Ambers Herkimer Jenkins Herkimer Hurricane Tony Canzoneri Sweetwater Swatter Mike Jacobs

Valley Champs Play McKinley Here Tonight

Cedar Falls the Tri-Valley champion appears as the only home attraction on a five game high school basketball program tonight at McKinley. Sophomores and ninth graders start at 7 p.m. main event at 8 15.

Cedar Falls McKinley Franklin Marion Roosevelt Wilson Iowa City Davenport

High Jumper Clears Bar At Seven Feet

Eugene reports Les Steers of the University of Oregon cleared 7 feet 2 inches during an exhibition between halves of a basketball game. The jump, though impressive, will not replace the official indoor record of 6 feet 9 1/2 inches due to the absence of AAU judges.

Eugene Ore INS Les Steers University of Oregon Palo Alto Calif

Carleton Cagers In Town For Coe Cornell Games

Coe seeks a Midwest conference win to stay in title race as it visits Carleton in a farewell outing. Hank Moss eyes scoring crown amid tight standings with Grinnell’s weekend tests looming. Special guard Dick Raiter and injuries affect rosters on both sides. Cornell also closes season against Carleton with seniors and coaching staff set for final appearances.

Coe Carleton Grinnell Wisconsin Kohawks Lawrence Ripon Pioneers Grinnel Rip Don Dunlop Bob Dunlop Leon Black Jerry Lemon Knox Monmouth Hank Moss Hank Moss Lemon Bob Ruhe Dick Massopust Dick Raiter Norsemen

Babe Phelps Barred From Dodgers Camp By MacPhail

In Havana Allan AP Babe Phelps a top NL catcher was barred from the Brooklyn Dodgers training camp by president Larry MacPhail and told to train at his own expense after pleas of illness. MacPhail cited a physician report approving Phelps to start training despite Phelps claims.

Havana Babe Phelps Brooklyn Dodgers Larry MacPhail MacPhail Phelps

Cedar Rapids Boxers Struggle in Chicago Golden Gloves

The Cedar Rapids team posted a poor record in Chicago’s Golden Gloves, with only two wins from five boxers like Bob Anderson and Ray Martinez. Analysts blame lack of homegrown development and touring amateurs, noting many local fighters are green and undertrained while Chicago favors heavy early-year preparation.

Chicago Middle West Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves Kansas City St. Louis Moline Tommy Campbell Hudson Iowa Davenport Times The Times Campbell and Hudson

Frank Kerres nets 609 series in city leagues action

Frank Kerres led city league bowling with a 609 series on 197 226 186 to top the Quaker Oats league at Lincoln alleys and help Crystal Wedding roll three wins over Green Cross. Johnny Crawford fired 599 in Red Crown Parlor City league with 213 185 201. Mildred Pettit paced the women’s circuit with 538 in Ladies Recreation at Red Crown alleys.

Frank Kerres Lincoln Alleys Kegling Crystal Wedding Green Cross Johnny Crawford Nelson Iowa Mig Schrader Champlin Refining Co Mildred Petti Quaker Oats League ARI Hish Kerres Quaker Eee Hesse Mother Qats Aunt Jemima & Garden B.C Parlor City Texaem Products Ce Auto Supply ROT Hish Fawcett Elec It & Pwr Ta Miz, Co Eae Eee Hish, Nelson Standard Body & Fen Chamslin Refining ZERR Ieh Crawford Ree Uptown Drug Eae Edison Phey Polansky Nat'l Bk Ais Fisher Drug Oo Hith. Womacka Oes Jones Skelly Ser. Eee Reddy Hith Jesina Wi Rend Crown Merciats Little Bohemia Barney's Shulista Martin's Newman's Teeree Hieh Miller Oe Rocarek Iowa Hasek Fk. C Witwer A. League Life Beverare Snider Ich Phillips Aetee Saaeee Bil Otis Quarry Paeaear Hish Hense Nee Ace Cleaners Oe RCA Electric Motors Wee Cronim

Hawkeye Illinois Grapplers To Meet At I C Saturday

The University of Illinois and Iowa wrestling teams close dual seasons with a Saturday meet at Iowa City. Illinois holds a 5-6-0 edge in the series and is favored. Iowa has losses to Minnesota and Iowa Teachers, with wins over four foes, and lineup changes shift Capt. Paul Whitmore to heavyweight and Art Johnson to Whitmore’s former class. The Big Ten meet follows March 7-8 in Columbus, Ohio.

Chicago Gene Scott Iowa City Towa City University of Illinois Iowa Illini Minnesota Paul Whitmore Art Johnson Whitmore Columbus, O

Trosky Leaves Indians Field Captain Post

Hal Trosky informed manager Roger Peckinpaugh that he wished to be relieved of the field captaincy for the coming season. Peckinpaugh agreed, and no field captaincy will be filled this year for the Cleveland Indians.

Trosky Indians FT. Myers, Fla Hal Trosky Cleveland Indians Roger Peckinpaugh Peckinpaugh

Cubs Lack Big Offer For Lov Novikoff From Cubs

New York reports coachs Tom Lieb and Charlie Bachman warn several college teams risk losing players to the draft. Lou Novikoff allegedly offered only 4000 for 1941 despite a 150000 value. Cubs star Bill Lee sees a 7500 cut in two seasons with another 2500 possible. Dorothy Round Little eyes turning pro after the war. True story jockey Johnny Adams missed Agua Caliente rides, trainer Leo Haskell replaced seven mounts with new riders. all seven won. Professor Claude Wolff provides an answer about players in the draft army at 21 per month.

Eddie Brietz New York Tom Lieb Charlie Bachman Florida Michigan State Gainesville Lve Lou Novikoff Bill Lee Cubs Dorothy Round Little Johnny Adams Agua Caliente Santa Anita Leo Haskell Claude Wolff

Hogan Barron Lead After First Two Rounds In St Petersburg Open

Ben Hogan of Hershey and Herman Barron of White Plains led the field at the St Petersburg Open with 136 totals after 36 holes. Hogan shot 69 following a 67, Barron 68 after a 68, as top contenders like Picard, Serafin, Demaret, Keiser, and Harbert trailed by one to seven strokes.

ST. Petersburg Fla Ben Hogan Hershey Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Hogan Barron Henry Picard Felix Serafin Jimmy Demaret Herman Keiser Chick Harbert Battle Creek Mich Clarence Doser Rochester Jag McSpaden Thomasville Picard Jimmy Perelli Sam Byrd Ralph Guldahl Sammy Snead West Ed Oliver Clayton Heafner Johnny Revolta Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen Willie Goggin Lawson Little Jimmy Thomson Craig Wood

Names New Roster Of Officials For Big 10 Tank Meet

IOWA CITY AP Dave Armbruster University of Iowa swimming coach Thursday named an additional list of officials who will work at the Big Ten swim meet here March 7 and 8. Tom Robinson Northwestern coach will act as head judge at the finish while Indiana's Robert Royer will serve as head timer. Jack McGuire North high Des Moines Clyde Munger Roosevelt high Des Moines Loren Graat Lincoln high Des Moines A. Y. Russell East high Des Moines Howard Judd Clinton and Leo Baughman Cedar Rapids YMC A will act as timers.

Iowa City Dave Armbruster University of Iowa Tom Robinson Northwestern Indiana Robert Royer Jack McGuire North High Des Moines Clyde Munger Roosevelt High Loren Graat Lincoln High A. Y. Russell East High

Badger Cagers Near End Of Glory Trail

Wisconsin faces Minnesota at Madigan to decide undisputed Big Ten title as both teams chase records. Badgers seek 11th straight conference win and a new scoring mark while Gene Englund trails Joe Stampf for individual points. Minnesota aims to threaten the conference scoring record with two games left. Illinois Michigan and Ohio State also close season with key matchups affecting title chances.

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