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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1946

Page

6

Coe Host Loras In Season Opener Rematch Grudge Battle

Coe College prepares for a home game against Loras on Saturday night at the Coe gym as Willis Lamb’s Kohawks seek to keep their home record. Wilbur Gregor leads nineteen-man roster with starting guards Bob Wessale and Bob Connell and forwards Bob Tordik Jim Van Antwerp, while Kenny Popp boosts floor play. The event includes a Polk school 6 A versus 6 B halftime scrimmage amid strengthened practice and competitive drills for next week.

Loras Coe College Coe Willis Lamb Kohawks Coe-Loras Coe Gym Polk School Vince Dowd Loras Duhawks Crimson and Gold Lamb Wilbur Gregor McKinley Bob Wessale Bob Connell Bob Tordik Jim van Antwerp Kenny Popp Davenport Eyhawk

Ohio State replaces Widdoes with Bixler after strong season

Ohio State, after winning a Big Ten title under Widdoes, sees controversy as he steps down to an assistant role and Paul Bixler becomes head coach. The piece notes Bixler's popularity with players, questions about Widdoes leadership, and compares Minnesota's struggles under Bernie Bierman.

Ohio State Carroll Widdoes Widdoes Paul Bixler Buckeye Paul Brown Navy Brown Bixler Sarringhaus Columbus Stooges

Local Cage Card Tonight

Sacred Heart of Waterloo meets Immaculate Conception in a preliminary at 7 with varsity at 8 15 Clinton faces McKinley in sophs at 7 and varsity 8 15 Roosevelt hosts Wilson sophs at 7 and varsity 8 15 Town City meets Franklin sophs at 7 and varsity 8 15 St Marys of Iowa City plays St Patricks in a 1 p m prelim and a 8 15 p m varsity game at St Patricks

Sacred Heart of Waterloo Immaculate Conception Varsity Clinton McKinley Roosevelt Wilson Town City Franklin St. Mary’s of Iowa City St. Patrick’s

Red Jennings Sparks Allied Basketball Tilt

In the Allied Industrial Basketball league Quaker girls forfeited to La Plant while Speeder beat Iowa Steel 39 to 17. Fruehauf edged La Plant Choate 42 to 41 with Red Jennings scoring 19 for the winners and Hemenway adding 13 for the losers.

Quaker Girls la! Plant Girls Quaker Gym Quaker Speeder Iowa Steel Bob Fauerbach Marshal la Plant-Choate Fruehauf Boys Fruehauf Jennings Hemenway la Plant Fruehauft Burnett Mehegan L. Hopkins Bova Driscol Quaas I Locke Abuda Maker Milier Poi W. Hopkins John Kitch In. Steel Fg Ft P Fert Dolan O Beatty Fauerback Cortez Oor Kavorik Rodriguez Tow

Munn to Syracuse: Speculation on New Orange Coach

Syracuse insiders favor Clarence Biggie Munn as the next head football coach to replace Ossie Solem. Michigan line coach is the likely choice and an official announcement is expected within days.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse University Clarence “Biggie Munn Orange Michigan University Ossie Solem

Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and Teams

Scores list shows multiple college and independent teams with results including Kentucky Wesleyan 77 over Berea 46 and Duke 62 over South Carolina 45. Other games feature Westminster 76 over St. Francis Brooklyn 44 and Alabama teams such as Dallas campers.

Parale Baltimore Army War College Wyoming Long Island Westminster St. Francis Brooklyn Brooklyn Aaf Floyd Bennett Field Duke South Carolina Davis and Elking Salem Kentucky Wesleyan Berea Murray Marshall Northwestern Brigham Young Great Lakes Bowling Green Tows Seahawks South Dakota Sheboyran

Waterfield Receives Pro Grid Honor as Freshman Clark Trophy Winner

Cleveland quarterback Bob Waterfield, a freshman, wins the Joe F. Clark trophy as the NFL's top player. He received 11 first place votes and 5 second place votes for 65 points, dominating the ballot with 38 more than runner up Steve Van Buren. Waterfield led the Rams in scoring with 64 points, five touchdowns and 31 extra points.

Chicago INS Bob Waterfield Cleveland Rams National Football League Joe F. Clark Waterfield Steve van Buren Philadelphia Eagles Mel Hein New York Giants Parker Hall Ace Parker Brooklyn Don Hutson Green Bay Chicago Bears Sterling Sid Luckman Frankie Sinkwich Detroit U.C.L.A Adam Walsh Elmira, N.Y

Washington Tourney Opens January 30 in Crawfordsville

The annual Washington county boys basketball tournament runs January 30 and 31 at Crawfordsville with the finals February 1. Crawfordsville Cyclones are defending champions. Wellman Wildcats have a bye. Millersburg girls score 28. Millersburg boys make 17 as North English and Millersburg teams play. Independent Millersburg 31 North English 28. Barker 12 for Millersburg. Wilkerson for North English. Executorship notices follow for Carl Co. Rawson and James G. Dempsey with estate settlement instructions.

Wellman Washington County Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Cyclones Wellman Wildcats Millersburg Berry Stewart Grim Wilkerson Millersburg Independents N. English Barker

War Must Be Over Ol Zeke Bonura Is Back in Baseball

Zeke Bonura returns as manager of the Minneapolis club in the American Association. The former star first baseman is praised for leadership, enthusiasm, and his wartime service organizing Africa’s recreation programs. His energetic style and popularity are highlighted as assets for his new managerial role.

Zeke Bonura New York Minneapolis New Orleans Africa Zeke Dan al Schacht Oran

Jockey Georgie Woolf Dies After Santa Anita Spill

Pasadena AP reports jockey Georgie Woolf renowned for 1944 earnings died from brain injury after being tossed from Please Me at Santa Anita Park. He lost consciousness and died at St Luke's hospital with wife Genevieve and fellow jockeys by his side.

Pasadena Calif Georgie Iceman Woolf Please Me

Ohio State Faces Purdue in Big Ten Showdown

Ohio State, tied for the Big Ten lead with Iowa and Indiana, hosts Purdue as the Boilermakers start conference play. Other games include Chicago hosting Indiana, Michigan at Illinois, and Minnesota visiting Wisconsin to begin league action.

Ohio State Purdue Chicago Iowa Indiana Buckeyes Boilermakers Michigan Ilinois Minnesota Madison Wisconsin

Swisher Trust and Savings Bank Report of Condition

Report of Condition for Swisher Trust and Savings Bank of Swisher Iowa at close of business December 31 1945 lists resources liabilities and capital. It cites assets including United States government obligations loans and discounts and banking house and fixtures with total resources of 1 208 889.25 and total deposits 1 128 880.73 plus capital accounts of 80 038.52. Officers Joseph C Coufal Chas J Koss and Elmer J Ulch swear to accuracy before notary Adeline A Koss on January 2 1946.

Iowa Swisher Johnson County United States U. S State of Joseph C. Coufal Chas J. Koss Elmer J. Ulch Elmer J Ulch Joseph Coufal Chas. J, Koss Adeline A. K G. C. Chadima Chas. A. Cuhel

Tigers Trade Rudy York To Red Sox For Eddie Lake

Detroit manager Steve ONeill announced Rudy York has been traded to Boston for shortstop Eddie Lake. The deal, completed by long distance call, leaves Hank Greenberg to move into York’s first base spot with no other lineup changes planned for now.

Detroit INS Detroit Tigers Steve O'Neill Rudy York Tiger Heavy Artillery Boston Red Sox Eddie Lake O'Neill Joe Cronin Sox Boston Tiger Hank Greenberg York

Seahawks win ninth straight with 53 44 comeback triumph

The Iowa Seahawks extended their unbeaten streak to nine games by defeating South Dakota State 53 44 in Ottumwa. Gene Baker scored 13 points to spark the rally after a slow start while Loren Thornton led the losers with 13 as SDSU trailed 29 23 at halftime.

Ottumwa Iowa Seahawks South Dakota State Gene Baker Seahawks Loren Thornton

Executrix for Leonard C. Low estate seeks debts and claims

Jeanette V. Low as executrix of Leonard C. Low's Linn County Iowa estate requests immediate payment of debts and claims. Those having claims must file them with the Linn County District 11 office, through attorney DAH Smith.

Linn ‘County Carl Co. Rawson Linn County Iowa Virgilez Coonrod Carl Hendrickson State of Iowa James G. Dempsey District Court Leonard C. Low The Lok Jeanette V. Low Executrix Dah Smith

All-America Grid League Holds Confab

CHICAGO AP The All America conference opened a three day meeting to pick a tenth franchise and plan its inaugural schedule. Sleepy Jim Crowley said seven applications were received with New Orleans Dallas Philadelphia and Kansas City leading bidders. The league aims to balance geography and may draft late season games to the West and South.

Chicago Jim Crowley National Football League New Orleans Dallas Philadelphia Kansas City New York Brooklyn Cleveland Buffalo Baltimore Los Heses San Francisco Miami A Crowley West Coast National League All-America

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