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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1941

Page

17

Two teams clash in tied cage battle Coe edges Cornell

Paul Tschirgi paced Coe with 12 points, guiding the Kohawks to a 32-29 victory over Cornell in a hard fought second half. Dwayne Howard led Cornell with 14 points as Coe seized late control to finish on top.

Cornell Purple Coe Mees Vernon Dave Cornell Hank Moss Paul Tschirgi Kohawks Jack Sainsbury Johany Siesseger Tschirgi Bob Dunlop Howard Corwell Dwayne Howard Techirgi Ate Cornett Ets

Cornell freshmanagers top Tipton JC 45 36 in season opener

Cornell freshmanagers defeated Tipton junior college 45 to 36 in Mount Vernon in the season opener. Art Anderson scored seven goals and a free throw to lead Cornell while Sheets topped Tipton with seven points.

Gazette Mount Vernon Cornelis Tipton Junior College Purple Yearlings Art Anderson Cornell Sheets Tipton

Y W C A Badminton Tournament Opens With Early Results

The Y W C A badminton meet began Monday with team two winning by eight points. Singles saw Cleda Shapher beat Leone Serhan 11-8 11-7. Merv Booth over Eileen Brockman. ae qiardy over Virginia Nemec. M H Williams over Ruth Purde W-3 11-1. Doubles results include Serbousek Booth over Shapirr Brockman 15-11 13-7 and Hardy Williams over Nemec Parde 15-19 15-1. Blazek Cahil beat Korna Lustick 5-15 35-14 18-37.

Team Two Cleda Shapher Leone Serhanaek Merv, Booth Eileen Brockman Ae Qiardy Virginia Nemec M H Williams Ruth Purde Serbousek Booth Shapirr- Brockman Hardy-Williams Nemec-Parde Blazek-Cahil Korna-Lustick

Jabs by Associated Press Report from New York

In a boxing card from New York, Alke Kaplan 116 outpointed Tony Ferrara, while Lenny Manevni outpointed Charles Vatre. Other results include Vic Pellieurt over Mamaronerk, Irish Eddie Dolan defeating Jimmy Bell in Waterbury.

Associated Press New York Alke Kaplan Rostow Tony Ferrara Mount Vernon Lenny Manevni Charles Vatre Brooklyn White Plains Pete de Furs Mamaronerk SN Victor Pellleurt New Eddie Dolan Waterbury Jimmy Bell New Haven

Unbeaten Tri-Valley Teams Clash Weekend Schedule

Cedar Falls tops the Tri-Valley standings tied with Marion on win percentage as Cedar Falls visits Manchester for a conference tilt and Vinton hosts Marion on Friday. Independence Fisher leads scoring at 39 points, with Ramblerace on 38 as Vinton and Madison jockey for position.

Gazette Vinton Cedar Falls Tigers Marion Manchester Cedar Falls Vinton Indians Independence Fisher Independence Star Tordik Ramblerace Pet Pry Lao Wilton Fisher Trodependencer Terdir Wilson Rector R McIntosh Vowler Blair Beres‘rand Prijs Vintont Burkett ‘Independence

Luther Routs Wartburg In Iowa Conference Win

Luther College basketball rolled past Wartburg 46 to 29 in Decorah securing its second league victory. Center Thompson led Luther with 15 points and seven baskets as Luther built a 23 11 halftime edge.

Decorah Luther Colleges Iowa Wartburg Luther Thompson

College basketball scores from multiple teams mixed in AP release

The Associated Press recap lists scattered college basketball results with scores for South Carolina Davidson Cornell Duquesne George Washington, Southern Methodist, Washington Lee, Marquette, Gustavus Adolphus, St Thomas, West Texas State, Milwaukee Teachers, Doane, Nebraska Wesleyan, Monmouth, Central Missouri, Missouri Valley, William Jewell, and other colleges. The data appears fragmentary with several misreads and broken team names.

Be the Associaied Press South Carolina Davidson Cornell Duquesne IV Marayette Nastor Southern Methodist Georgetoun St Centre Mashingdton and Lee Marsland York Hastings St. Ware's Minn Gustavus Adolphus Diamine Ott MacAlester St Thomas St Olaf West Teaas State San Jos States College of Pacific Lewiston Normal College of Idahone

Monticello Defeats Roosevelt In Rodeo of Free Throws

Monticello Panthers upset Roosevelt Rough Riders 32 to 28 after a strong late surge. Emory Sample injures ankle early but returns to score nine points while Paul Bender and Bud Bader pace Monticello with nine points each and Dorsey leads Roosevelt with ten.

Carl Koen Monticello Panthers Roosevelt Rough Riders Emory Sample Bob Liddy Gene Dorsey Sample Paul Bender Bud Bader Dorsey John Sebern Franklin Bender Bone Liddy Bader Bissell Schrader Thorson

Dubuque Upsets St Ambrose In Iowa Conference Clash

Dubuque University defeated St Ambrose 41 to 36 on Tuesday night in an Iowa conference game. Forward Emil Lussow sparked the visitors with seven straight points as Dubuque took a 21-12 stretch and seized the lead late in the first half.

Dubuque Dubuque University St. Ambrose Bees Iowa Emil Lussow

Favorites Dominate First Round at Miami Biltmore Golf

In Miami Florida AP report favorites paced the open round of the Miami Biltmore Amateur. National Champion Dick Chapman from Greenwich Connecticut ousted Ab Johnson of Coral Gables 7 and 5. Jim Ferrier defeated B L Stevens of Miami 5 and 4. Gus Novotny of Chicago downed F Mack Fisher of Miami 4 and 3.

Miami Fla

New York Yankees face rookie keystone tests in 1941

Manager Joe McCarthy weighs rookie Phil Rizzuto and Gerry Priddy at second base and shortstop while Bud Rosar may replace Bill Dickey behind the plate. Cleveland's experienced lineup, led by Mack, Boudreau, Feller, and Hemsley, contrasts with the Yanks' experimental unit as Detroit and Boston loom.

Massillon Builds Big Stadium and Notable Players

Massillon high schools play in a steel and concrete stadium seating 22 000 with full facilities. Last season the team drew 72000 from six home games. The town has 30000 people. Hapac, ex Evansville outfielder, to report to Beaumont Texas league next spring. He now plays for the Chicago Bruins in the National Pro league. His 34 point game against Minnesota set a Big Ten one game scoring record. He holds Illinois three year all game scoring and Big Ten scoring marks. Jimmy Dykes ranks in Chicago White Sox managers dynasty. Clark Griffith was a top figure. Lafayette under Mylin posted a perfect 1940 season and led in total offense. Bill McGee of the Cardinals won every completed game in 1940-11. Kansas has won or tied for the Big Six title eight times in ten years. Jimmy McLarnin regularly plays the Los Angeles Lakeside course. Sutherlands contract allows resignation to join college. Val Goodman of Cincinnati donates to Shawnee church. Al Vincent, Buffalo manager, fines players who miss second base on fly drops. Browns win total and Haney expect 1941 gains. Mel Almada hit .232 for Sacramento last season. A ring magazine comment on Veteran Boxers Association members.

Paul Brown Massillon Bill Hapac Evansville Detroit Tigers Beaumont Hapac Chicago Bruins Minnesota Illinois Jimmy Dykes Chicago White Sox Clark Griffith Afayette E. E. Mylin Lafayette Mylin Bill McGee St. Louis Cardinals Kansas Jimmy McLarnin Los Angeles Lakeside Val Goodman Cincinnati Shawnee Okla al Vincent Buffalo International League St. Louis Browns Fred Haney

Veterans Edge Rookies in World Three-Cushion Series

In Chicago the $20,000 world three-cushion billiards tournament saw a veteran edge over newcomers in the second round. John Fitzpatrick beat Arthur Ruben 50 to 47 in 60 innings, while Jay Bozeman defeated Paul Lewin 50 to 30 in 44 innings. Allen Hall defeated Irving Crane 50 to 39 in 64 innings, and Tiff Denton beat Herb Peterson 50 to 33 in 59 innings.

Chicago John Fitzpatrick Los Angeles Arthur Ruben New York Ruben Jay Bozeman Vallejo Calif Paul Lewin Tiff Denton Kansas City Herb Peterson St. Louis

Cubs Sign Six More For 1941 Contracts

The Chicago Cubs announced six additional players signed 1941 contracts. Pitchers Vance Page and Kenneth Raffensberger, outfielder Barney Olsen from Tulsa, and catchers Al Todd Bob Collins and rookie Robert Scheffing from Rochester joined the roster. White Sox also received contracts from Jimmy Webb and Warren Martin.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Vance Page Kenneth Raffensberger Barney Olsen Tulsa Okla al Todd Bob Collins Robert Scheffing Scheffing Rochester Chicago White Sox Jimmy Webb Warren Martin

Peacock W Union Game Called Off

In Fayette Iowa officials canceled the Upper Iowa Western Union men’s basketball game after Western Union failed to appear due to sleet making highways hazardous. Upper Iowa coach George Wells said no word was received from LeMars.

Rough Riders eye MVIAA lead with Davenport tight

Roosevelt's Rough Riders defend top spot in the Mississippi Valley conference as Iowa City and Davenport threaten. Iowa City could gain, by beating Dubuque Friday, while Davenport aims to climb past Waterloo West as Roosevelt relies on Emory Sample and Ray Sullivan in the scoring race.

Roosevelt Rough Riders Franklin West Siders Iowa City Davenport Dubuque Francis Merten Waterloo West Blue Devils Ray Sullivan Emory Sample Marksman Cess McAkinley Wee Clinton Waterloo East Weeeewees Linton Waterloo McKinley Waterlow East Towa City McKinley Wilson New Wilson Hampton Wilton Junction Thenhaus Thompson C. Eee Streeter Kelling Tyrdik. Wil Hoerner Harker Cl. Rene McNamara Eae Wachal Ae Eiseel Roos Aeens Dorsey Reos

Witwer's Quakers Sweep League Tilts in Industrial Game

Witwer Grocer trailed at halftime but roared back to beat Link Belt Speeder 27 to 21 on Tuesday night. Groves led Witwer with 10 points while Gulich added six for Speeder. Quaker Oats crushed Collins Radio 49 to 19 as McKinley scored 12 and Hendryx and Theisen added 10 each.

Witwer Grocer Link Belt Speeder Groves Gulich Speeder Quaker Oats Collins Quakers McKinley Hendryx Theisen Groenenboom Craig Collins Radio Wilson and Co Iowa Mfg. Co LaPlant-Choate Pine Forrey Thelsen Dvorak Nelson Flesd OlCrale Kitch Bey Hollingsworth Belknap Coet

Banquet Wednesday To Honor Schrader

Monticello hosts a Wednesday banquet at the Community building honoring Stan Schrader, the first local football player named to the all state team. Judge J. E. Heiserman of Anamosa will MC, with Captain Bill Diehl and UI coach Glenn Devine as speakers. Shelley of the Des Moines AP and Bob Hogan of the Iowa safety commission will attend. A film of Iowa Big Ten games and the Monticello high school band are on the program.

Monticello Stan Schrader J. E. Heiserman Anamosa Bill Diehl Glenn Devine University of Iowa Shelley Associated Press Des Moines Bob Hogan Iowa Safety Commission Hogan Mordivello High School

Marion Oilers Triumph Over Central City Independents

The Marion Oilers defeated the Central City Independents 39 to 24 on their floor Monday night. Local teams seeking games with the Oilers may write Glenn's Service in Marion.

Marion Oilers Central City Independents Oilers Glenn Marion

St. Wenceslaus Tops Greyhounds 29 22 In Tight Clash

St. Wenceslaus edges Immaculate Conception 29 to 22 before a standing room crowd. Theron Thomsen spearheaded the Red Hawks with sharp shooting while Frank Pavek and Chuck Zobl pacing the defense in a turnover free second half.

St. Wenceslaus Zobl.s Tresnak Ai Wrisht Thomsen Polansky Ugripp Taylor Uwlecex Pavek,s Fee Carrette Johnny Grim Iowa Lee Mathes

Coe Freshmen Open Against Purple Friday

Coe College freshmen travel to Mount Vernon to face Cornell Friday afternoon in their season opener. Coach Don Belknap fields three evenly matched squads with 15 players: Trickey, Stettner, Galagher, Marske, Ross, Oatts, Budde, Looney, McDermott, Burns, Laxson, Lowman, OMalley and Bissell among the rosters. The game begins at 4 p.m.

Cornell Coe Mount Vernon Don Belknap Morris Trickey Iowa Falls Jim Gallagher Maywood Ill Bill Marske Eldora Don Ross Webster City Ray Stettner Elgin Trickey Stettner Jack Oatts Radcliffe Bob Bissell Manchester Milt Kuhlman Mount Carroll Dick Budde

Pitch Johnson Stays Neutral In Track Row

Franklin Pitch Johnson the Stanford track coach remained neutral as 17 team members drafted a protest against the athletic board over not renewing assistant coach William Little Bill Ellington. Ellington alleged he was dropped for incompatibility with Johnson while 14 years on the Stanford staff and acting coach last year. The squad gathering at a fraternity house complained the board ignored student opinion.

Stanford University Calif Franklin Johnson William “Little Bill Ellington Drake Athletic Board Ernie Clark

Pirates Sign Gustine and Bowman for 1941

Pittsburgh reports Frankie Gustine the kid rookie turned second baseman last season and pitcher Joe Bowman were signed by the Pirates for 1941 in an announced deal.

Pittsburgh Frankie Gustine Joe Bowman Pirates

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