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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1941

Page

2

Roosevelt and Wilson Clash in Conference Showdown Friday

Roosevelt and Wilson fight for the top spot in the Mississippi Valley Conference and the city league standings. Roosevelt aims to extend an 18 game Cedar Rapids win streak while facing roster gaps for Wilson with Birkicht out injured and Knake sidelined. Wessale returns for Wilson as Roosevelt, Wilson, and Franklin lead the conference with McKinley midpack. Friday’s Cedar Rapids derby shapes the title chase and local bragging rights.

Wilson Ramblers Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Don Birkicht Virgil Knake Birkicht Knake Bob Wessale Wessale Stanford Nebraska Franklin McKinley Roosevelt Eae THO Iowa City Davenport i MckKinley de Suque Clinton Warterlon East Waterloo West Jowa City Dubuque Davenpo Fon Roosevelt T Waterloo East Lone Fulton Clinton Tavenport Wilton

Red Hawk Five Faces Unbeaten St Marys Tonight

St Marys of Iowa City and St Wenceslaus, both unbeaten, meet in Cedar Rapids as Chuck Zobl Jim Tresnak Bernie Polansky Dick Taylor and Frank Pavel lead St Wenceslaus. Red Hawks seek to repeat last year’s close 33 32 loss by Iowa City opponents.

St Mary's Towa City Gordie Pisariks St. Wenceslaus Towa Red Hawks Iowa Citians St Wenceslaus South Siders Iowa C St Mary’s Cedar Rapids St. Mary's Chuck Zobl Jim Tresnak Bernie Polansky Dick Taylor Frank Pavel

Tutors Thump Nodaks 49 40 in NCC clash

Iowa State Teachers led by Don Green with 21 points defeated North Dakota 49 to 40 for the program's first North Central conference win. Ken Latgen opened scoring for UND, Bruce Stevenson led the visitors with 15, and UND played without injured guard Bob Peterson. The halftime score stood 25-16.

Cedar Falls Don Green Iowa State Teachers North Dakota University Ken Latgen North Dakota Green Iowans Bruce Stevenson Bob Peterson University of Iowa

One Streak Ends Another Continues In Iowa High School Hoops

Eastern Iowa high school basketball saw a pair of streaks shift as Elkader suffered its first defeat 38-19 at McGregor with Bud Nordhus scoring 11 for state finalists Vinton. Meanwhile Vinton kept a five game win streak by beating Dysart 36-30 behind 18 points from Phillis.

Ned Porter Red Crown Mike Scott Tony Novotny Tony Merrill Hansen Porter Lee Gearhart Ross Clem Currys Loraine Schrader Lincoln Commercial League Culver Motors I O.O F Bud Lattner Lincoln Hubbard Ice R. C Cuacht Gue Lincoln Alleys Brown Hish Hammar Way High Briggs Lincoln Women's Clu Aces High Craft Raiders Turner Frasinger Taa Mer Supply LaPlan MBR High Hanson Industrial League Hish Doltash Lincoln Hoostell Yoo If High Bow Us Witwer Geocery Fresh Fords Armetrons Clothing Hirh Kirby A Panek Town Mutual Ginsberr's Tee Ve Mattaa Equitable Crremer S Hish Casparyinn Church League Aliers Hus Memorial Ih Lutheran Gad High Kucera Central Ark WAT Hish Thompson High Benson Triton League Ltteers Tas Abi Cardinals Ish Kurtz Iowa Elkader McGregor Bud Nordhus Vinton Dysart Phillis Belle Plaine Tama Gar Lamb Marengo Brooklyn Quigley Montezuma Toledo Monticello Manchester Olin Stanwand West Union Fayette Keystone Gladbrook Aig Clutter Melbourne Vintad Phollis al Vinton Waukon Decorah Eaton Olson Decorah Newhale Newhall Toddville Wheeler Andrews Troy Mills Winthrop Householder Fisher Greeley Aurora Greeleys Bachtell Stevenson Greeley Um Manchester Toy Hich Lisbon Duncan Lowden Sirls Lowden Stoltz Brooklyn If Brooklyn Hith Quides Lawfan Libertyville McGrresor Elkader i McGresgor Elkader Hichor McGresor Nordhus Kerstone Fenerbach Gladbronk Taylor Gladbrook Stanwood Oln Lorenzen Wotz Koch Wanste Clutier Pinedale Dinsdale Hitch Stavely Cluter—Heaton Clatter Cirls Hieh AD Mundt Ollom Garrison Garrison Mount Auburn Garrison Kitch Garrison - Mealhouse Mont Auburn Guick Coots Garrison Cits Fuckinger Greenwall Riverside Springdale Mary's T. Mary's Tech Dotson St Mary's Kinses Well Mechanicsville Eichelberser Becker Maynard Sumner i Maynard Sumner Henninger Masters Parnell Conras Conroy

Hoppe Heads Toward Victory in 480-Point Billiards Duel

CHICAGO INS Willie Hoppe, the New York cue master and world three cushions champion, pulled well ahead of challenger Jake Schaefer at the halfway mark of their 480 point match. Hoppe won four straight blocks of 40 and led 240 to 146 after the first four blocks.

Chicago INS Willie Hoppe New York Jake Schaefer Hoppe Schaefer

Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Ohio 1N Marietta 24 Oregon State 13 Washington State 30 Mississippi 25 Mississippi State 30 Texas 12 Rice 37 Nebraska 3 Kansas State 23 Mabima 2 Tulane 24 Drake UW St. Louis 25 Iowa Teachers 19 North Dakota 40 North Dakota Aggies 36 Montana State 13 St Thomas 4 St Marys Minn 31 Macalester 60 St Johns Minn 53 Creighton 2 Washburn 20 Yankton 28 Milwaukee Teachers 7 Carroll 12 Emporia Teachers 44 College of Emporia Bethany 42 Nethela Naker A Kansas Wesleyan 38 New Mexico Ailes Hardin-Simmons Southwestern Texas State 3 Abliene Christian 25 Tarkic 5 Stout Falls of Kearney Teachers 31 Nebraska Wesleyan

Associated Press Ohio Marietta Oregon State Washington State Mississipni Mississippi State Texas Rice Nebraska Kansas State Mabima Tulane Drake UW St. Louis Iowa North Dakota Aggies Montana State St. Thomas St. Mary's Minn Macalester St. John's Cretehton Washburn Miisnd Yankton Milwaukee Carroll Emporia College of Emporia Southwestern Texas State Abliene Christian Tarkic Stout Falls of Kearney Nebraska Wesleyan A

Big Ten chaos as opening games defy predictions

In Monday’s Big Ten openers, Purdue failed to overpower Illinois while Wisconsin dropped Minnesota, Ohio State rolled over Michigan in a practice-like warmup, and Iowa’s seven straight wins proved irrelevant against stronger opposition. Grinnell’s upset bid fell short as they shot poorly late.

Mabel Purdue Ilinois Illini Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio State Michigan Buckeyes Iowa

T Formation Talk From Tait Douglas On Stanford Rise

Tait Douglas praises Stanford for using a fast backfield led by Albert Kmetovic and a strong line. He notes the center’s quick handoffs and late-game motion plays that baffled defenses. Douglas expects teams like Grinnell to experiment with T formations in 1941.

Douglas New York Stanford Kmetovie Ben Kmetovic Albert Moray Eby Coe College Grinnell Pioneers Midwest

Matrimony Beckons for Bill Diehl and Army Draft

Iowa City Bill Diehl football captain for 1941 became engaged to Mary Forrest during Christmas vacation in Cedar Rapids. While receiving congratulations he learned selective service deferred his draft call to July 1 1941. His draft order is low but others with the same number have been called, suggesting a possible second deferment.

Iowa City Bill Diehl Iowa Cedar Rapids Mary Forrest Diehl

Three Reds Named On All Star Team

ST. LOUIS INS Three Cincinnati Reds earned places on the sixteenth annual All-Star major league team chosen by the Baseball Writers Association of America. The lineup includes Hank Greenberg Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams Frank McCormick Joe Gordon Stanley Hack Luke Appling Harry Danning Bob Feller Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer with two Yankees and one player each from Detroit Boston Chicago White Sox New York Giants Chicago Cubs and Cleveland.

ST. Louis INS Cincinnati Reds Sporting News National Baseball Weekly Baseball Writers’ Association of America New York Yankees Detroit Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox New York Giants Chicago Cubs Cleveland Baseball Writers’ Association Hank Greenberg Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams Red Sox Frank McCormick Cincinnati Joe Gordon Stanley Hack Cubs Luke Appling White Sox Harry Danning Giants Bob Feller Bucky Walters Paul Derringer

Immaculate Conception Irish top St Marys 37 to 26

The Marshalltown Irish defeated St Marys class B 37 to 26 at Memorial Coliseum as Theron Thomson and Vernon Gripp powered a second quarter run. Bill Buchwald led Marshalltown with 12 points while Paul Savage contributed strong defense and floor leadership.

Gazette Marshalltown St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Memorial Coliseum Marshalltown Irish Theron Thomson Vernon Gripp Thomson I. C Gripp St. Mary's Boys Phil Seghi Harry Emmerson Bill Buchwald Paul Savage Box

Hawkeyes Gird For Wisconsin Tilt Saturday

Iowa prepares for Big Ten play with three days of practice ahead of Saturday's road game against Wisconsin. Captain Vic Siegel leads scoring with 65 points in seven games, while Tom Chapman and Milt Kuhl follow. Guards seek more punch to boost the offense.

Iowa City Iowa Wisconsin Madison Rollie Williams Vic Siegel Siegel Tom Chapman Milt Kuhl

Tiger Prospects For 1941 Look Hopeless

The Detroit Tigers face a grim 1941 outlook as a weak infield and potential loss of Hank Greenberg to military service threaten the defense. Pitching strength remains a bright spot with Newsom, Rowe, Bridges and a crop of rookies vying for spots. Returnees include York, Gehringer, Bartell, Higgins and Croucher, with several new outfielders and catchers joining the roster.

Clark Griffith Tigers Hank Greenberg Hank Greenberg Buck Newsom Schoolboy Rowe Tommy Bridges Floyd Giebell Bob Feller Johnny Gorsica Hal Newhouser Kid South Paw Dizzy Trout Tom Seats al Benton Fred Hutchinson Archie McKain Beaumont Leslie Mueller Charlie Fuchs Virgil Fire) Trucks Harold Manders Luther Bud) Thomas Bob Uhle Dallas Rogers Hornsby Earl Cook Frank White Buffalo Rudy York Charlie Gehringer L. D. Meyer Knoxville Gehringer Dick Bartell Pinky Higgins Eric McNair White Sox Frankie Croucher Barney McCosky Bruce Campbell George Stainback Bob Patrick Ned Harris Pat Mullin Bill Hapac Evansville Birdie Tebbetts Billy Sullivan Dixie Parsons York Detroit Tigers

Johnny Bulla Loses None Of His Drive In Open Title Chase

Johnny Bulla pocketed 3500 at the Los Angeles Open, beating last year's earnings. The win comes as Mrs. Bulla waits in Greensboro for a stork, while other sports notes highlight rumors and campus staff moves, including Stengel Bees talk and college press agents.

Eddie Brietz New York Johnny Bulla Casey Stengel Boston Bees Oklahoma Gonzaga Jack Meagher Col Elmer Salter Auburn Arthur E. Patterson New York Herald- Tribune Branch Rickey, Jr Larry MacPhail, Jr Dodger la Marble Bill Tilden Washington Eddy Gilmore Associated Press Connolly Coast Knife and Folk Clubs Tom Harmon George Halas Harmon

Commonwealth Ping Pong Meet Sets Friday Tournament

Commonwealth residents prepare for a Friday ping pong tournament with separate men’s and women’s divisions. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers.

Commonwealth

Sport Jabs by The Associated Fresh

Wild Bill McDowell and Joey Spangter fought to a draw in Richmond Virginia. Steve Belloise stopped Irwin Kaplan in New York. Quentin Reese knocked out Billy Lee in Reno Manhattan Kansas.

Associated Fresh Washington Bill McDowell Dallas Joey Spangter Jia Richmond Drew New York Steve Belloise Irwin Kaplan Los Angeles Kansas City Quentin Reese Manhattan Kan Billy Leee Reno New

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