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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1949

Page

8

Marion Tops Vinton 53 35 In Conference Play

Marion Indians clinched their third straight Wamac contest and seventh of the season by defeating Vinton 53 to 35 on the road. Strong passing and rebounding led to an 11-7 first quarter edge, with Marion leading 25-17 at halftime and pulling away in the second half behind Gable and Johnson. Vinton’s Fry struggled at the line, while Jim Roster led the visitors with 22 points. One official was missing, and coach Sam Cooper officiated solo.

Vinton Marion Lloyd Osmead Dick Johnson Oak Fry Fry Indians Gable Johnson Bob Williams Hugh Leffingwell Little Indians Jim Roster Sam Cooper Rosevelt

Eagles reject Laine bid to move club to San Francisco

Charles Ewart acting as Eagles official salesman said Philadelphia will not relocate the NFL champions. He dismissed Frankie Laine’s offer to move the franchise, noting NFL owners must approve any shift and that laine could not secure such sanction.

Philadelphia Charles Wart Philadelphia Eagles Frankie Laine San Francisco Ewart Wasing Eagles Laine NFL

Van Horne Beats St. Wenceslaus 37-35 In Narrow Victory

Van Horne’s Bill O'Brien led all scorers with 15 points on seven two-pointers and a free throw as the visitors edged St. Wenceslaus 37-35 on their home court. Bernie Drakozal and Ed Drakozal sparked the Red Hawks comeback, but Van Horne held on in the final period.

van Horne St. Wene Quint Red Hawks St. Wenceslaus St. Wence Court Dick Miller Bill O’brien Hornets Bernie Ed Drakozal Hawks Bill Barnheldt O’brien Ray Norton Bill O'Brien St. Vence P. Miller

College Fighter Hurt in Debut at Mechanic Hall

Worcester native Alfred A Mattei a 21 year old Holy Cross student 212 pounds was critically injured in his professional boxing debut at Mechanics Hall Friday night. Billed as Freddie Martin he was struck behind the left eye in round two by Dick Bellam of Boston fell unconscious during a four round bout. He was taken to City hospital with a concussion and possible fracture and listed on the danger list.

Worcester. Mass Alfred A Matte Worcester Holy Cross College Mechanics Hall Mattei Freddie Martin Dick Bellam Boston Eddie Urbee F. A. Weiksner Massachusetts Boxing Commission City Hospital

Bevens Sold to White Sox by Yankees on Condition

New York pitcher Floyd Bill Bevens, aged 31, sold to the Chicago White Sox on a conditional basis. He has a sore shoulder and was optioned to the Newark Bears in the International League, with a return obligation if no recovery occurs.

New York Floyd Bill’ Bevens New York Yankee Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago White Sox Bevens Yankees Newark Bears Bears White Sox

Dorazio Held in Death of Brewery Worker After Fight

Gus Dorazio former heavyweight contender was detained by police in Philadelphia over the death of Albert Blomeyer who died after a brawl at a brewery. Detec tives cited Witt as saying Dorazio chased him and Blomeyer from a tavern into the brewery and beat them. Witt was treated for a fractured jaw. Dorazio denied intent, saying taunts spurred him to act. He has prior arrests including a 1946 draft evasion sentence and a 1945 vice raid discharge.

Philatelphia INS Gus Dorazio Albert Blomeyer Alois Witt Dorazio Blomeyer Witt James Martin Thomas Blong Philadelphia

NCAA cracks down on high pressure athlete recruiting

SAN FRANCISCO AP Four NCAA member schools warned to clean up high pressure recruiting by March 1 in line with the sanity code. The committee chair said most members comply. a few schools were alerted of violations and face possible investigation if they do not report intent to comply. The panel also studied TV contracts and urged one year terms for game telecasts.

San Francisco National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Clarence P. Houston New York Houston Tufts College

Yankees Sign Dick Carr In 13 Club Sweepstakes

New York Yankees announce the 18 year old pitcher Dick Carr has been signed as part of a 13 club competition for the Baltimore schoolboy's services.

NEW York INS New York Yankees Dick Carr Baltimore

Iowa AAU Men's Cage Meet Slated Feb 20 27

Marshalltown to host the annual state AAU men's basketball tournament February 20 to 27 under the Legion of Guardsmen. Twenty four teams will be accepted with a $25 entry fee per team sent to tournament manager Paul G Norris Jr at Legion of Guardsmen Marshalltown.

Iowa Aau Marshalltown Legion of Guardsmen Paul G. Norris

Chicago Cardinals Sign Fullback Dick Wendt

The Chicago Cardinals announce the signing of Fullback Fred Wendt the national collegiate rushing champion last year from Texas School of Mines. Other contracts include Ray Evans from Texas Mines to the Cleveland Browns Warren Beson to the Baltimore Colts and Johnny Rauch to the Boston Yankees.

Chicago Cardinals National Football League Fred Wendt Texas School of Mines Ray Sugar” Evans Texas Mines Cleveland Browns Minnesota Warren Beson Baltimore Colts Boston Yankees Johnny Rauch Georgia

Louis Poised to Accept $500000 Circus Offer

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis weighs a Dailey Brothers circus deal offering $500,000 for an April 16 to November 16 tour with two exhibition bouts daily. Publicity man Harry Mendel said Louis would need time to decide and could affect summer title defenses. The offer came in a call to Davenport, owner in Gonzales, Texas, of the third largest circus.

Chicago Joe Louis Harry Mendel Dailey Brothers Circus Louis Mendel Ben C. Davenport Gonzales Texas

Mutual Network rapid changes and Purdue game on KCRG radio

KCRG KCRK schedules Purdue at Iowa City tonight with Bob Brooks on air at 8 P.M. Also updated are Take a Number moving to 7 30 P.M. and Teen Test at 5 P.M. Arn Desmond debuts tomorrow at 6 55 P.M. on Mutual. Royal Bohemian Favorites debuts 10:30 P.M. next Monday with Czech music blocks at 8 30 and 7 30 A.M.

OWA University Purdue Iowa City KCRG KCRK Bob Brooks Arn Desmond Kcrg Kcrk

Saturday Evening Schedule Entry Summary

A Saturday broadcast listing shows various segments including Candlelight and Silver, News at 6:15, 6:38 Decision, 6:45 Sports Camera, 7:08 Questions, Take a Number at 1:30, Teddy Palle, Edit Opehin, Orrin Teor, a Dance Orchestra at 11:30, and 11:55 News.

Teddy Palle

Hollywood Talent Hunt By Louella Parsons

Louella Parsons reports Lazar Wexler seeks two Hollywood actors for his postwar romance project set among G I leaves in Switzerland. He already cast Juziatte Day as the Swiss girl, notes Mary Astor is back at MGM in Any Number Can Play, and mentions other industry updates and social notes from New York to Hollywood.

Hollywood INS Lazar Wexler Wexler G.i’s Switzerland G.I Jusiatte Day Montgomery Mary Astor Mary MGM Ada Clark Gable Garbo New York Dodo Jim Pendleton Jean Cocteau Garry Moore Mason Morfit Baltimore Ella Raines Olds Major Olds Norma Shearer Marty Arronge Ella Marty Ridgely Howard

Harrison Keeps LA Open Lead In Golf Classic

Veteran E. J. Harrison of Little Rock led after the opening round of the Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club with a 69 as over 10,000 fans anticipated the second round. Other top scores included Gardner and Petropolo with 70 and 71 respectively in the event worth 15 000 dollars.

Los Angeles INS E. J Butch” Harrison Little Sok, Ark Harrison Riviera Oo Urse J. Dutch Harrison Little Rock Ark As Gardner Los Aheeles Nick Petropolo Jimmy Demaret Ojal Sae Ack Burke New York Ei Monti Santa Mohies Calif Iley Quick Pax Hills CeMe Emmy Hines Jeer Riz Aeeaworth

Saturday Theater Schedules From Paramount to Strand

The Gazette lists today s showtimes across Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand and Marion venues. Matinee times vary by location with films including On Our Merry Way Rogues Regiment Blondie s Secret 16 Fathoms Deep Michael O Halloran Buckskin Frontier Son of God s Country Alias in Gentleman Fighting Father Dunne A Foreign Affair T Men Gas House Kids in Hollywood Shadow of the Range Deep Waters Mystery in Mexico and more.

Gazette Seli Paramount Iowa State Michael O'Halloran Palace Father Dunne Hollywood

Notice of Appointments of Administrators with Will Annexed

Official notices announce two administrators with will annexed for Linn County Iowa estates. John J. Wagner is appointed administrator of Anna Peterson with claims due and filed by creditors. Orville M Auman is appointed administrator of Mary A Auman with debts paid and claims filed in Linn County District Court.

Ieee DO State of Iowa Linn County Anna Peterson Iowa Towa John J. Wagner Stewart Holmes Mary A. Auman Iowa District Court Orville M A Uman Carl Hendrickson

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