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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
2
Henry McLemore argues Landis freed 91 players signals broader loosening of baseball restraints. He compares contracts to binding tools and predicts players will seek freedom, while noting owners hold power and seek to control outcomes. The piece blends satire with concern over bargaining leverage and legal shifts.
Iowa City AP. Coach Rollie Williams cuts Hawkeyes practice to a minimum so players can cram for exams. Milton Kuhl, Ida Grove center, becomes eligible in second semester and is expected to start at center, boosting scoring and rebounding as Iowa eyes four home games. The next tests lie against South Dakota State January 29, DePauw February 5, Wisconsin February 10, and Ohio State February 12.
Law son Little Al Krueger and Marvin Stahl shot 70s to lead the San Francisco five thousand dollar match play open at Lake Merced. The field halved from 220 to 120 in the first round with eight players posting 71 and notable pros including Byron Nelson Vic Ghezzi and Ben Hogan at 73.
City Clerk L J Storey defends Baseball catchers Gabby Hartnett and Beezer Lombardi praising their tough defensive roles and timely hitting. Blairstown hosts strong amateur boxing with Legion sponsorship and a robust Golden Gloves buildup promising high caliber action at Memorial Coliseum starting Feb 5.
The article notes strong demand for preliminaries with three nightly rounds, as fans rush to secure first row seats. It lists teams traveling from multiple Iowa towns and previews a crowded field narrowing to 32 semi finalists. It also mentions Dr. Eddie Anderson considering a return to medical work as football duties ease.
St Patrick's and St Wenceslaus meet on the south side floor with varsity at 8 PM and reserves at 7 PM. St Wenceslaus carries a stronger record while Red Hawks have seven wins in ten games and St Patrick's is still winless in six starts.
Chicago based report says Stan Hack third baseman remained unsigned as the Cubs extended the holdout list to five. Hack sent a note stating he believed he was worth more. Al Todd, received from Brooklyn, signed his 1940 contract at Cub headquarters.
Fairfield AP reports Dubuque University basketball won its fifth straight Iowa conference game by defeating Parsons 43 to 32. The first half was tight with a 19 to 18 Parsons lead at halftime. In the second half Dubuque surged as Parsons defense weakened securing a clear victory.
Cincinnati gains Cyril Butch Moran a rookie first baseman who batted .347 with 146 RBIs for Muskogee Oklahoma last season after signing his contract.
Cornell 4 to Columbia 33 and many other score results listed including Oklahoma A and M 42 over Washburn 29 Pittsburgh 3 to Carnegie Tech 72 Dubuque 8 Parsons 3 2 Bethany Kansas 33 McPherson Wheaton Illinois 32 Elmhurst Tilieix State Normal 41 Western Illinois 35 Iowa Wesleyan 34 Penn Iowa 37 North Dakota Aggies 35 Moorhead Minn. Teachers 33 Hamline 3 Augsburg 54 Oregon State 33 Washington State 31
Marion high travels to Vinton Friday for a return game. Coach Coffman’s five won the prior meeting by a close score. A Marion victory would boost their Tri-Valley conference standing, where they own two wins and one loss to date.
The Upper Iowa Peacocks play Buena Vista in Fayette on Friday after recovering from illness. Coach Wells works on scoring changes with Alderson and Rimmer in the forward and center spots and Bray with Gross or Hamnquist at guard.
In Memphis three NL managers forecast the 1940 Cardinals as favorites. Bill Terry of the Giants doubts the Cardinals’ power but admits interest in Benny McCoy while Gabby Hartnett backs St Louis to win the NL title. Doc Prothro of the Phillies also projects a strong season.
University of Iowa officials dismissed a Iowa City columnists claim that Nile Kinnick would replace Bill Hofer as freshman coach. Athletic Director Dad Schroeder and Prof. Karl Leib stated such talk was never discussed. Loren Schultz suggested Eddie Anderson planned to offer the post to Kinnick to pursue law studies.
The calendar lists boxing events with dates across several Iowa cities. January events cover Washington Waverly Independence Anamosa Monticello, followed by Cedar Rapids hosting Feb 5 6 7 and Feb 14 finals. Competitions are labeled as CHAMPIONSHIPS and INDEPENDENT MEET.
The Quakers beat Penick and Ford 31 28 led by Kirch with 12 and McGillicuddy with 11 as both teams share the lead after a 6 1 record. The Lighters defeated Honeymead 51 17 with McKinley Pack each at 12. Playoff date to be announced.
First National Bank of Chicago seeks probate court permission to sell the Chicago White Sox baseball club. The move, opposed by widow Grace Reidy Comiskey and the three children per the will, hinges on the estate trust and the youngest child’s age. The bank argues sale serves estate interests, while the will limits sales until the youngest child is 35 unless prudent circumstances arise. The American League approval would also be required for a controlling stake sale.
About 300 Chicago alumni attended a special meeting to urge the University of Chicago board of trustees to reinstate intercollegiate football. Nearly one third of the group are former Maroon football players.
Sports roundup notes Artie Dorrell of Pal las Texas outpointed Zigsi Lander of Palestine. Bor Walker from Phoenix defeated Hareld Black from Monterey California. Dale Sparr of San Francisco outpointed Lierd Deluccht of San Francisco.
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