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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

7

St Patrick's Edges Immaculate Conception 25 23

St Patrick's Shamrocks defeated the Greyhounds 25 to 23 after leading 18 8 at halftime. Johnny Naughton sparked the Irish with nine early points while Dale Strouse and Rey Bader topped IC with 11 points each. Naughton’s 8 points in the second period paced St Pat’s defense finalizing a tight finish.

Greyhounds Immaculate Conception St. Patrick's St. Patrick’s Shamrocks Johnny Naughton Dick Zvacek Irish Jim Stramel Stramer Rey Bader Shamrock K Naughton Willowy Dale Strouse St. Pat's Bader Naughton Strouse S.C

Shaughnessy May Get Florida Coaching Job

The Miami Herald reports Clark Shaughnessy, Pittsburgh football coach, linked to appointment as head coach at the University of Florida. Florida board of control had just refused to renew Tom Lieb’s contract.

Miami Fla Miami Herald Clark Shaughnessy Pittsburgh University University of Florida Florida State Board of Control Tom Lieb

Dickey Leaves Navy for Little Rock After Disclosures

Bill Dickey former New York Yankee catcher discharged from the Navy on Wednesday departed for his Little Rock Arkansas home on Thursday without revealing 1946 plans. He had hinted his playing days were over and was mentioned as a possible manager for the Newark farm team.

Memphis

Ben Stephens Leads Junior Chamber Five Past Atomics

In a YMCA league night game the JCC TNTs edged the JCC Atomics 41 to 34 as Ben Stephens of Iowa and George Champlin of Minnesota each scored 17 points. The result left the three teams tied with three wins, two losses, while the Y Vets beat Collins Radio 31 to 30 with George Hopperle contributing 13.

Y.M.C

Cornell Cagers Lose Three Star Players

Mount Vernon New York UP reports Cornell College basketball coach Wal ton Koch must rebuild after three starters Johnny Warren guard Keith Chader forward and Harold Capron forward guard are ruled ineligible. St Ambrose game moved to February 12 at Mount Vernon from Lawrence.

Mount Vernon Carleton College Cornell Walton Koch Johnny Warren Keith Chader Harold Capron Koch St. Ambrose Lawrence

College basketball scores across conferences and teams

A condensed recap of college basketball results from multiple schools and conferences. Notable scores include Wake Forest 52 over Delaware 59, U of Louisville 82 over Georgetown 47, Purdue 49 over Indiana 38, and Santa Clara 46 to San Francisco 35, among others.

Pennsylvania Virginia Penn State Geneva Drexel Pracuse St. John's Newarkee Ure Mublenders Batavette Gettisbers Franklin and Marshall Delaware Wake Forest George Washington Columbia Princeton Harvard Yale Massachusetts State Amherst Rhode Island State Brown Navy U. of Maryland U. of Louisville Georgetown College Purdue Indiana U. of Detroit Hillsdale Lane Oshkosh Sa. Heidelberra Case John Carroll Culver-Stockton Iowa Wesleyan Knox Coll Augustana Ill Evansville Ind Central Ottawa Kan Baker TU Savete Chicago Elmhurst Moorhead Indianapolis Campae A McCoy Rice Texas A.M. Minot Dickinson Santa Clara U. of San Francisco Dakota St Valley City Washington Washington State

Friday Night Basketball At Coe Gym Sets Local Interest

McKinley faces Franklin in a return game at Coe gym with age limits shaping roster eligibility as both teams already met. The Thunderbolts seek payback after a 26 21 win. Chadima and Harger are noted losses. Other area clashes include Roosevelt at Waterloo West and St Wenceslaus at Waterloo with S C and St Pat's also in action.

S. C St. Wenceslaus St. Patrick’s McKinley Franklin Coe Gym Thunderbolts Orville Rust Bill Chadima Fred Gable Jim Grissel Bob Watson Wayne Harger Anamosa Harger Chadima McKinley-Franklin Clem Carney Roosevelt Ronnie Beam Lee Bailey Keith Camizzy Rough Riders Waterloo West Waterloo Bailey Beam Camizzy Bill Barnard Wilson Vinton

Izaak Waltons Planning Game Dinner on Jan 22

The Linn county chapter of the Izaak Walton league hosts a game banquet January 22 at the ICBJ hall. Tickets cost one dollar, with receipts funding the club’s building fund. Rabbit and coon are main dishes, ham also served, dinner at 6 30 with post dinner entertainment and a door prize. Tickets available from club members and Becks Drews Rubins Hardware and Armstrongs.

ICBJ Linn County Izaak Walton League Becks, Drews, Rubins Hardware Armstrongs

Hawk Baseball Aspirants Start Drills This Week

Iowa City officials report coach Otto Vogel returns to lead the Hawkeye baseball team. Iowa finished eighth in the Western conference last season with three wins and five losses. Vogel will field six major lettermen from 1945 and may see other players rejoin from military service next month.

Iowa City INS Otto Vogel University of Iowa Navy Hawkeye Iowa Vogel Armed Forces

Stark Tops Iowa State Cagers with 126 Points

Ames AP report notes Jim Stark an 18 year old freshman from Minneapolis leads Iowa State scoring with 126 points over eight games. The navy trainee who lettered at Hamline in 1945 scored 24 against Nebraska last week and faces Drake in Friday night’s home game.

AMES Jim Stark Minneapolis Iowa State Navy Hamline University Nebraska Cyclone Drake

Byron Nelson withdraws from Richmond Open golf meet

Byron Nelson quits the 72 hole Richmond open on eve of the four day event to rush to Toledo Ohio for his umbrella business and a physical checkup. Other touring P G A pros start the competition with Nelson out.

Richmond Calif New Hope Byron Nelson Nelson Toledo Ohio

Central Park Presbyterian Triumphs In Church League Clash

Central Park Presbyterian defeated First Reformed 23 to 16 in a Class B YMCA church league game at the Central Park gym. Other Class A results saw St James Methodist 30 Interdenominational and Calvary Baptist over Trinity Lutheran as schedule changes shift the Saturday lineup with a postponed First Congregational vs Sinclair Presbyterian game and Oliver Presbyterian vs John Huss Methodist moved to 8 45 p.m.

Central Park Presbyterian First Reformed Central Park Gym Y. St. James Grn Park Oh Benet Tet Tese Winery Samanare Calvary Baptist Trinity Lutheran

Dusty Cooke Named Phillies Trainer

Allen L. Dusty Cooke, 38, former major league outfielder for the Yankees and Red Sox, was appointed the Philadelphia Phillies trainer on Thursday.

Philadelphia Allen L Dusty” Cooke Philadelphia Phillies Cooke New York Yankees Boston Red Sox

Pro Grid Magnates Schedule Secret Amid Conference Shuffle

New York clubs face 11 games from Sept 22 to Dec 8 with six home dates for New York Washington Chicago Bears Boston Yankees Detroit Lions. Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Rams now Los Angeles to host five or six games. Schedule talks kept tightly secret to thwart All America conference plans.

New York Sns National Professional Football League Bert Bell Washington Chicago Bears Boston Yankees Detroit Lions Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Cleveland Rams Los Angeles Bears

Hawkeye Track Squad Bolstered by Farmer

Lee Farmer, the Big Ten indoor 60 yard dash and broad jump champion, returns from Italy to join the 1946 University of Iowa track team. Once a standout for Illinois, he is regarded by coach George Bresnahan as one of Hawkeye history’s brightest stars and could be a key point scorer this spring if his army service did not slow him.

Iowa Lee Farmer Big Ten Italy University of Iowa Farmer iCoach George ‘Bresnahan Hawkeye Tory Hawks Hank McCormick Wisconsin State Journal Madison Wis McCormick Hawkeyes Towa Illinois Wisconsin

Benton County boys tournament set for Belle Plaine site

Belle Plaine will host the Benton County high school boys basketball tournament February 30 through February 2 with first round pairings including Ohott vs Biskstown at Bivis and Revsstone vs Newhall at 7:50 p.m. Jan. 30.

Belle Plaine Benton County Ohott Biskstown Bivis Revsstone Newhall Norway Wyoming Center Junction Oxford Junction Hinrichs Hansen

Purdue Knocks Hoosiers Out Of Flag Race

Purdue defeats Indiana 49 to 38 at Lafayette to stall Indiana in the Big Ten title race. Bob Miller leads Purdue with 19 points as Indiana captain Dick Wittenbraker collapses early and then returns scoring five. Indiana struggles with 13 of 63 field goals and drops to fifth while four teams remain contenders.

Chicago Indiana Purdue State University University of Indiana Lafayette Hoosiers Ohio State Minnesota Iowa Northwestern Midwest Dick Wittenbraker Harry Good Wittenbraker Bob Miller Tom Schwartz al Kralovansky

Leo Durocher To Stand Trial for Assault

New York AP reports Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher will stand trial for second degree assault. Judge Louis Goldstein ruled on pretrial motions and set March 11 as the trial date.

Leo Durocher NEW York Brooklyn Dodger Louis Goldstein

Stadium Club idea boosts Cedar Rapids civic pride

The piece notes Cedar Rapids residents discuss forming a Stadium Club to fund local development and a west side hospital, with city officials open to progress. It highlights Cedar Rapids interest in stadium plans, Daniels Park improvements, and youth civic activism as civic boosters push for growth. The Joe Louis Billy Conn boxing match is also noted as an upcoming NYC event with broader venue guesses.

Peer Bale Golden Gloves Cedar Rapids Amvets West Side Cedar Rap Don Hines Daniels Park

Valley Matmen Hold Tourney at Cornell

The Mississippi Valley high school conference will hold a wrestling meet at Cornell college gym in Mt. Vernon Iowa on Saturday starting at 1 30 p m with teams from West and East Waterloo Clinton and Davenport. Finals are at 7 p m and referees are Arlo Ellison and Paul Scott. The event is free to the public and all are invited.

Gazette MT. Vernon Mississippi Valley High School Cornell College West East Waterloo Clinton Davenport Arlo Ellison Paul Scott Cornell

Cage date shifted for Upper Iowa Wartburg game

The Upper Iowa and Wartburg basketball matchup moves to Fayette on January 19. Upper Iowa aims for its second win after defeating Dubuque U. 30 to 28.

Fayette Upper Iowa Dubuque U

Speeder Cruises to 63-9 Victory in AIL Action

Speeder Machinery returned to form as it overwhelmed Fruehaus 63-9 in the Allied Industrial league. Iowa Manufacturers beat Wilsons 31-18 on rebounding and defense. In girls play Radio defeated LaPlant 14-10 and Iowa Steel faces Collins Radio at 8 with LaPlant vs Quaker at 9. A 7 pm Quaker versus Wilson girls game is listed.

Speeder Machinery Allied Industrial League Smothering Fruehaus Iowa Wilson's Ace Radio LaPlant Iowa Steel Collins Radio Quaker Wilson Speeder Fruehauf Dolan Uerbach Malek D. Houser Young Co. McKee

Hawk Tankers Open Season vs Northwestern in Iowa City

University of Iowa swim coach David Armbruster leads his thirtieth team in a season opener Saturday night at Iowa City against Northwestern. Star Kenny Marsh of Cedar Rapids, a former marine, headlines a strong squad with AAU titles and near American record pace in the 60 yard freestyle on short courses. Letterwinners include captains Bill Boswell and Jonas Halldorsson with Wayne Cady Chester Cole Ralph Katz and others from Des Moines Clinton Marshalltown and beyond.

Iowa City INS David Armbruster University of Iowa Northwestern Kenny Marsh Cedar Rapids Iowa Marsh Bill Boswell Marshalltown Wayne Cady Chester Cole Clinton Ralph Katz Des Moines Jonas Halldorsson

Chicago Blackhawks Tie Canadiens in N H L Contention

The Blackhawks edged the Canadiens 2 to 1 on their rink to stay tied for first in the league. Chicago’s record rose to three wins, one defeat and a draw this season, a stretch achieved despite missing three regulars.

United Press Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Chicagoans Montreal

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