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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1945

Page

5

Wilson Ramblers edge Roosevelt 33 32 in late thriller

Wilson Ramblers narrowly defeated Roosevelt Roughriders 33 to 32 in a tense city race clash. Harry Farmer delivered the decisive basket in the final 17 seconds as Roosevelt failed to respond. Don Martin sparked Roosevelt with five field goals while Christle and others contributed, but officials wiped one late score.

Roosevelt Roughriders Wilson's Ramblers Wilson Harry Farmer Roughriders Roosevelt Don Martin Martin Stoke Hoyle Farmer Petrzelka Amblers Christle Ad Farmer Roosevelt Cald Muster Andemonium Christle Ad Bristle

Springville Edges Marion in doubleheader court battle

Springville toppled Marion 25 23 in the opener and won 27 21 in the nightcap. Both games stayed close with the outcome undecided until the end. Marion missed 17 free throws to Springville’s eight as key players and officials from Cedar Rapids and Iowa city supported the contested clash.

Springville Marion

Zivic Upsets Lad as Return Bout Planned

New York AP reports Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh upset a young Philadelphia high school standout who had 28 knockouts in 31 bouts. A planned return bout with Billy Ko ld was discussed for Saturday.

New York Billy Kold Fritzie Zivic

Ben Shelton Dies at 66 Former Minor Leaguer in Texas

Ben Shelton aged 66, a former minor league baseball player and manager in Terrell, Texas, died Friday after a three year battle with paralysis. He helped develop Tris Speaker into a top player and had a notable career in baseball.

Terrell, Tex Ben S Selton

Loras Trips Reds in Iowa Conference Clash

Loras College rallied from a slow start to beat Simpson College 60 to 50 in an Iowa conference basketball game. The Redmen trailed early 12 to 1 before turning the game around.

Dubuque Loras College Deeat Simpson College Redmen

Clinton Drives Past McKinley on Strong Fast-Break

Clinton River Kings dominated McKinley with a fast break and sharp passing to win 45 to 31 at Washington junior high. Peterson led Clinton with 18 points, Klima added 10, while Harger and Cimburek contributed as Clinton improved offensively and kept an unbeaten home record.

the Gazette Clinton McKinley River Kings Washington Golden Bears Therol Petersen Klima Bears Harger Cimburek Blakey Petersen Gene Burlingame Kings

City Blisters Bolts Minus Jennings Aid

Franklin Thunderbolts lost 36 to 24 at Iowa City as Grant Jennings sat out the game The Little Hawklets surged in the second quarter to seize control after a tight first period Bob Freeman led Iowa City with 15 points while Don Lehr and Dick Drake complemented the attack For Franklin Bob Schieb Bill Chasing and Rod Rust shared the scoring The Cedar Rapids defense disrupted Iowa City plays throughout the game

Gazette Iowa City Franklin ‘Thunderbolts Grant Jennings Thunderbolts Hawklet Franklin Bob Freeman Little Hawk Don Lehr Dick Drake Thunderbolt Bob Schieb Bill Rod Rust

Duhawks Cruise Past Iowa Wesleyan 73 42 in Narrow Win

Dubuque University the Duhawks captured their 23rd straight victory over three years and fifth this season with a 73 to 42 decision over Iowa Wesleyan. Center Vern Anderson led with 24 points.

Basketball Scores By The Associated Press East and West

East results include Gallaudet 55 over Lido Beach 37 and Long Island 62 Rider 60. North Carolina 63 Harland 28 and South Carolina 60 Davidson 26. Wofford 64 High Point し Norfolk 63 Fort Bragg 37. Others include Kansas 45 Missouri 28 and Michigan 54 Indiana 53.

Gallaudet Goan Gusti Lido Beach Long Island Rider South North Carolinaa Harland South Carolina Davidson Wofford Nh High Point N. Co Norfolk Nts Fort Hracy N.C Alexander Ar Louisiana State Grenville S.A AAB Clemson Sie & Preflight North Carolina Galnbridge Naty Curtis’ Bay Coast Guard Erele New Orleans Foster Waste Mt. St. Mary's Camp Detrick Arene Alr Murray Teach Norfolk Neb Midland North Dakota State Valley City Teachers Valparaiso Ind Wyoming W Concordia York Gustavus Adolphus Augsburg Kansas Missouri Lander Michigan Central Michigan Michigan Indiana Loran Simpson Wright Field North Dakota Hanker Hill NAS Kelloggs Field Illinois State Normal Illinois Wesleyan

Immaculate Conception Greyhounds Defeat Shellsburg in Rematch

Immaculate Conception Greyhounds beat Shellsburg 43 to 26 on the Cedar Rapids floor. Rozek led with multiple early baskets and finished strong, while Stramel and Jennings supported a fast, running attack. Shellsburg’s Emmer son and Boyer kept scoring late, but the home team widened the gap to end 35 to 19 after three quarters.

Immaculate Conception Greyhounds Shellsburg High Cedar Rapids Grey’s Dick Rozek Rozek Boyer Bader Jennings Jim Stramel Dick Rahar Holiday Shellsburg S. C I. C Emmerson MacAreavy ILC Stramel Tony Novotny Lincoln Alleys Lincoln Tony Hoppe McGinnis Frank Stanek Kindl Joe Stolba mmMmerson Tor J. Scolaro Icnable Baem G Kerres Blohnik Krobbenhoft Ader Eg Bonttyie Handicap Goodyear Allen Ifur Mon Rey Koopman Sorensen Willis and Harris Coe Milwaukee Peterson Foster Ase Mercer Haus Dvorak Kurtz Nelson McGinnis Groff Bee Scolaro Jones Hagerman Syinger’s Zane LaPlant Bes Klein Coce Moore Crawford

Hoosier Freeze Fails Michigan Edges Indiana

In Ann Arbor Michigan upset Indiana 54 to 53 as Michigan rallied in the final minute. Bob Geahan drew a charging foul to stop Indiana's freeze then Walt Kell intercepted and Ted Berce scored the winning basket. Gene Faris led Indiana with 16 points.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Indiana Michigan Wolverines Bob Geahan Hoosiers Indiana Walt Kell Ted Berce Gene Faris

St Pat Cops Four in Row Secures Victory Over Sacred Heart

The St Patrick Shamrocks beat Sacred Heart Waterloo 39 to 24 on home court. Johnny Naughton led with 14 points, Shea set up early, and Bruns scored for the losers. In the nightcap, Wilson topped Knights of Columbus 22 to 20. A separate notice states Frank Teply named Administrator of his Linn County Iowa estate with claims to be filed by the Clerk of Linn County.

St. Patrick Shamrocks Sacred Heart High School of Waterloo Johnny Naughton Shamrocks Bruns Shea Naughton Driscoll Waterloo Bi St. Pat's Pi Shea Free Bruns Naughton McIntee Strouse Driscoll Summerhays Krumbholz Arseber Kelly Kiimes Pfiffner Cooper and Marble, Core Sure Sera Cdeye Erneeensees Waterloo Eee Eee

Tama and Monticello Split Teenage Prep Showdowns

In Iowa high school action Tama and Toledo meet in Cedar league play with Tama leading 46 to 17 at halftime and Maynard and Hazleton also posting strong wins. Maynard extends its win streak to eight, while Toledo and Monticello contest a tight game as teams push through the season.

Tama Todoe High Bud Pagel Toledo Rosenberger Toledo

Abbott Costello film review Lost in a Harem critique

A negative notice on Abbott and Costello in Lost in a Harem at Paramount. The review faults weak slapstick and outdated material set in the East with Marilyn Maxwell and John Conte, criticizing dull gags and tired routines while noting the duo still draws audiences. It also includes probate notices for Linn County Iowa and standard newspaper boilerplate.

Bud Abbott Lou Costello Marilyn Maxwell John Conte Paramount Theater Bud Lou Clarinda Mystic East Douglass Dumorille Jimmy Dorsey Abbott and Costello Buck Privates Hollywood Gene Farmer

McSpaden and Byrd Take Early Lead in Los Angeles Open

Harold McSpaden and Sammy Byrd shared the first round lead in the Los Angeles Open after shooting 70s. The defending champion and Byrd, the former New York Yankee, held a one stroke edge over a pack of challengers as the 72 hole event moved into its second round in Los Angeles.

LOS Angeles Harold McSpaden Sammy Byrd McSpaden Byrd New York Yankee

Parsons Reports on Follies Role for Lewis and Powell

Louella Parsons notes Diana Lewis may join Bill Powell in the film Ziegfeld Follies with Powell as her manager. Lewis and Powell discussed the project at Arthur Freed’s home as Freed weighs casting changes. Gene Kelly’s wife Mrs Kelly plans Broadway return as he serves in the navy. Ezra Stone at March Field near hospital after two transfusions while staging entertainment from bed.

Diana Lewis Wangles Bill Powell Ollywood INS Diana Lewis Bill Arthur Freed Diana Arthur Ziggy Hestage Gene Kelly Hollywood ASTER Ezra Stone March Field Ezra

Saturday Theater Schedule Highlights and Showtimes

The Gazette lists Saturday programs for Paramount IOWA STATE Palace Rialto and Marion with multiple films and short subjects. Notable titles include Lost in a Harem Hollywood Canteen Abroad with Two Yanks The Hour before the Dawn and The Frisco Kid plus The National Barn Dance and Janie with varied starting times throughout the day.

Paramount Iowa Hollywood Canteen Palace Rialto Jim St. Mark Marion—‘Frisco Kid Janie

Notice of appointment of administratrix in Linn County

Carmaleta B. Wells appointed administratrix of Donald Eugene Weiss estate in Linn County Iowa on December 28 1944. Creditors asked to file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk and debtors to pay promptly. Dwight Krumboltz is attorney for the administratrix.

Iowa Linn County Frank Teply Linn County State of Mary E. West Verac Featherstonhaugh Jirk Donald Eugene Weiss Carmaleta Wells Dwight Krumboltz

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