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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1945

Page

6

Frick Chances To Become Baseballs Commissioner

Frick appears assured of support from major leaguers to become baseballs next commissioner after Landis. Elections expected Feb 5 with a Feb 2 agreement session, as Frick campaigns amid manpower concerns and a potential shift in power. Shaughnessy is viewed as leading rival for the job among likely backers.

New York Baseball Washington National League Ford Frick Kenesaw Mountain Landis Frick Weoe Landis

Iowa Brothers Leads Big Ten Race Amid Upsets

Iowa’s Hawkeyes, undefeated, press the Big Ten chase as Ohio State Northwestern Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin close in. Key games this week include Indiana at Purdue and Iowa versus Michigan while Northwestern battles Illinois and Purdue. The standings shift as Dick Ives and the Wilkinson brothers power Iowa, with Northwestern relying on Max Moriys for scoring.

Iowa Brothers Chicago Ohio State Northwestern Iowa Hawkeyes Indiana Purdue Michigan Illinois Minnesota Ilinois Wisconsin O.S.A Buckeyes Boilermakers Paul Hoffman Herbert Clayton Wilkinson Big Ten Dick Ives Max Moryris Illini Howie Judson Walt Kirk Golden Gophers

Luther Tests Iowa Leader In Top Game

Dubuque University, riding a six game conference win streak, meets Luther in a key league showdown. Luther, one of four undefeated teams, holds a 58 56 win over Upper Town and seeks to keep their clean league record as Luther faces Wartburg and other results loom. Western Union remains undefeated with an 8th straight win in a non conference win over Morningside.

Luther Iowa Des Moines Dubuque University Spartans r_llied Wartburg Knights Upper Town

National Intercollegiate Tournament Dates Set

In Kansas City Emil S Liston says tentative March 12 to 17 dates may host a resumption of the National Intercollegiate basketball tourney despite wartime issues. He expects a 32 team field, or at least 16 in a double elimination format.

Kansas City Emil S. Liston

City's Silver Skates Kings Crowned at Roosevelt Rink

The 1945 Silver Skates finals crowned champions before about 1000 spectators at Roosevelt rink. Ocie Trimble Kay Engler Jim Grissel and Glenn Chadima each had double wins as the event showcased rapid races across a dozen divisions. Final results included Novice Boys and Juvenile girls with strong performances by Chadima Engler Trimble and Grissel among others.

Roosevelt Rink Ocie Trimble Kay Engler Jim Grissel Glenn Chadima Chicago Alice Mary Chadima Orville Rust Howard Wolfong Glen Plattenberger A. D Ahrens Lioyd Geettel Fred Winter Tom J. Crabbe William Lamb George Chadima Norbert Engler Bob Black Iowa Speed Skaters Association Tom Vis Sygene Cek Gai Sede etBors Cherry Ck Harsen Suvenilett Are

Shamrocks Invade Iowa City Monday

The Shamrocks, parochial leaders after a big win over I C, visit Iowa City for a Monday night game at St Pat's court. Cedar Rapids Irish travel to Brandon for a Saturday home clash in the upcoming schedule.

Shamrocks Iowa City St. Patrick's Shamrocks I. C St. Pat's Cedar Rapids Irish Brandon

Girls Sectional Cage Meet Sites Listed by Union

Des Moines AP reports the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union announced sectional site locations for three girls basketball tournament series beginning February 7. District play is set for the third week of February, with the state meet in March. one southeast site remains to be chosen.

Des Moines Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union The Athletic Union Attica Carlisle Colgane Marit Cromwell Dexter du Pan

De Paul Center Mikan Near 1000 Point Mark

Chicago AP reports De Paul star center George Mikan expects to surpass 1000 points in his 2 1/2 year college career when the Blue Demons host Detroit at Chicago Stadium Saturday. He moved to 996 with 30 points in a Western Kentucky game last Saturday in Louisville.

Chicago George Mikan de Paul University Center Blueons Chicago Stadium Mikan Western Kentucky Louisville

Iowa Hawks rout Purdue as Popsy proves coaching worth

Iowa kinged Purdue 61 to 34 behind a fast, precise attack that exposed Purdue’s defense. The piece praises Pops Harrison for innovative tactics, noting Herb Wilkinson and Clay Wilkinson key as Popsy’s late-season gamble paid off.

Purdue Popsy Herb Wilkinson Harrison Herb Wilkinson Dick Ives Clay Wilkinson

Wife Wins Relief From Neuritis Pain

Thousands suffer pain from rheumatism sciatics lumbago and neuritis find relief with NORITO a fast acting formula that relieves muscular pain and aches. The ad promises quick relief and a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail. See your druggist today.

Norito Drogg

Millions Switch To Mutton Suet Idea For Chest Cold Aid

An old remedy is touted as faster relief for chest cold symptoms with a Penetro based ointment containing mutton suet. The ad cites Grandma’s home remedy adapted into a medicated product that acts as counter irritant and pain relief when spread on the skin, claiming soothing aroma and cough relief.

America Grandma

Girls in Jones County Open Tourney Series

Jones County basketball tournament schedules at Oxford Junction gymnasium from January 17 to 20 with refereeing by R. E. Klinzman of Anamosa. Openers feature Oxford Junction vs Wyoming girls. Center Junction boys exhibition. subsequent matchups include Center Junction II vs winner, Olin vs Onslow, with consolation finals Saturday evening.

Jones County Oxford Junction Gymnasium R. E. Klinzman Anamosa Oxford Junction Wyoming Girls Center Junction Center Junction II Olin Onslow

Feller Advocates Continuing Baseball for Servicemen

Navy Chief Specialist Bob Feller, back from 18 months of sea duty, urges pro baseball not be blacked out by the draft. The former Cleveland Indian pitcher believes servicemen want baseball continued and notes men at sea gripe about home issues, but not about deferred players. He will be stationed briefly with his ship at Bremerton yard across Puget Sound.

Seattle Navy Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Ibbon Cleveland Star Pearl Harbor Bremerton Navy Yard Puget Sound Feller Bob

Howie Krist Injured in France Report Indicates Nonfatal Leg Injury

ST LOUIS UP Howie Krist the youthful pitching star of the world champion St. Louis Cardinals has a leg injury in France. Cardinal President Sam Breadon said he was notified by Krists wife in a letter. Mrs Krists letter said it was a leg injury and not a wound and she implied the injury is not serious.

ST. Louis Howie Krist France Sam Breadon Breadon Krist

Fayette county basketball tournament at West Union

The Fayette county tournament will run January 31 to February 3 at West Union with daily games including both evening and afternoon sessions. Boys first round pairs feature Maynard versus Wancoma Clermont versus Fayette West Union versus Hawkeye. byes given to Randalia Stanley Arlington Elgin and Oran. The girls first round lists Waucoma versus Stanley. Randalia Peg Clermont drew yes.

West Union Fayette County Maynard Wancoma Clermont Fayette Hawkeye Randalia Stanley Arlington Elgin Oran Waucoma Peg

Nelson Cops Phoenix Set Tucson Sights

Byron Nelson won the Phoenix tournament with a 274 over 72 holes and aims for the Tucson Open next week. Denny Shute finished two behind after a 68 final round, with Sammy Byrd third and Bob Hamilton fourth, while amateur Ed Furgol led the amateurs with 296.

Phoenix, Ariz Byron Nelson Phoenix Nelson Denny Shute Akron Sammy Byrd New York Yankee Detroit Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Ed Furgol Furgol

Prep Cage Scores at Monticello

Fragmented OCR notes show a score or game listing titled Prep Cage Scores at Monticello. The readable text names St Columba and mentions scores and teams though many words are garbled.

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