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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1940
Page
10
Henry Armstrong seeks a 15th defense of his 147 pound crown as Pedro Montanez challenges in New York. Armstrong is a strong favorite to win and KO Montanez, aiming for another world title and a potential fourth championship. Montanez counters with a sturdy record and body punching, though lacking experience against Armstrong.
Carleton beat Ripon 31 19 to tighten the Midwest conference race. Redmen sit first with five wins one loss, while Grinnell and Coe lag half a game behind. Koehawks face Ripon Feb 2 in a pivotal clash for conference leadership. Grinnell meets Cornell the same night.
Bradenton Florida AP Jimmy Wilson coach of the National League champion Cincinnati Reds disputes Bill Terry and others who favor the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 1940 pennant. He cites Cincinnati pitching led by Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Whitey Moore Jim Turner Gene Thompson and Johnny Vander Meer and predicts Ernie Lombardi will rebound after his World Series collision.
Joseph Jacobs manager of Tony Galento says Philadelphia may host the Baer Galento heavyweight clash during Easter week and a potential bout with Joe Louis in June if Galento defeats Max Baer.
Loras Academy of Dubuque stayed undefeated by beating Clinton High on the local floor Tuesday night 28 to 20. The victory improves Loras record while Clinton falls short in the neighborhood matchup.
Walford Independents defeated Atkins 39 to 34 in a Tuesday night game. In the preliminary, Wilson's of Cedar Rapids beat Fairfax Independents 48 to 16.
The Arne Anderson and Clarence Brown fight for the Finnish relief fund in Omaha was canceled due to Brown’s injury. Promoter Max Clayton announced the cancellation and said a suitable substitute could be found.
Byron Stewart of Cedar Rapids enters the 1940 Golden Gloves tournament after drawing crowd praise last year. He trains nightly at Tom Caldwell's gym and fights at 147 pounds. His power is evident though his defense remained unsettled, producing spectacular knockdowns and comic moments with officials.
Ralph Fahl led with 617 across 189 217 211 in Lincoln Commercial league action. Pepsi Cola beat Okinews 2 1 in a match at Lincoln alleys as Sam Palumbo posted 189 254 221 for 664 and Ernie Liska 191 223 215 for 629. Joe Schmitt set a three game 648 total with 17 strikes and 13 spares at Subway alleys in match play, after 214 202 232.
Bobby Allen scored 15 points including 14 on one handed baskets as Kansas defeated Nebraska 40 to 24 at Lawrence securing undisputed second place in the Big Six. The Pony Express men led from the start and pulled away in the second half.
In Hollywood AP report actor Peter Hayes with a 17 handicap faced a claimed 13 handicap player. Hayes gained two strokes at nine and extra advantage, won a small wager, and quipped that his foe was a fine 13-handicap. Reintroduced opponent Ralph Guldahl, two-time National Open champion.
Johnny Rizzo became the 22d Pittsburgh Pirate to sign a 1940 baseball contract. The husky outfielder will start his third term with the Pirates after a sensational freshman year of .301 batting with 23 homers and 111 RBIs, followed by a down year of .261 with six homers and 54 RBIs.
Doctors planned to examine Northwestern guard Bob Shepard to decide if an eye injury from practice will keep him out of the Notre Dame game at South Bend on Saturday. Shepard is the second leading scorer on the Wildcats.
The Luana Merchants Independent basketball team remained undefeated by defeating the Lawler Independents on Monday 84 to 37. Al Doerring and E Collins led with 22 points each while Emery scored for the losers.
Eight northeastern Iowa boxers including Walter Frisch of Sumner Joe Whalen of New Hampton and Norbert Augst of Waverly earned spots for the final Golden Gloves meet starting February 5 in Cedar Rapids. Several defended titles and others posted notable wins as finals concluded before about 500 spectators.
Captain Red Miller scores 14 as St. Patrick’s of Iowa City defeats St. Wenceslaus 38 to 20. Miller leads scoring with 14, Holland adds 11, while Polansky tops Wenceslaus with half the team’s points. Dick Taylor shines briefly at guard. The win marks St. Patrick’s sixth win in nine games.
In Northfield Minnesota Carleton College upset Ripon College 31 to 19 in a Midwest Conference game. Carleton opened with a Nelson field goal to start scoring and after a tight first 15 minutes took control behind George Lindner as the lead shifted three times.
The Waterloo Blackhawks rallied in the final period to beat the Cedar Rapids Knitters 4-3 in Waterloo. Vyhnanek tied the game, Beaton, Wilson and Yagla scored late as Cedar Rapids defended well but surrendered the lead. Cedar Rapids leads the Iowa Hockey League with two wins, no defeats.
AP dispatch lists college results Kansas 46 Nebraska 24 Rice 67 Texas A and M 54 Idaho 46 Montana 43 Maryville Tehrs Warrensburg Tehra Maar Tehrs 56 Whitewater Tehra Wayne 42 Midland 31 Carleton 31 Ripon 19 William Jewel 38 Missouri Valley 35 high school results Williamsby North English 12 ras 28 ton 26
Henry Armstrong defends his title at every opportunity and cites a record showing more title defenses in 19 months than previous champions combined. The piece notes his steady aggression and potential No 15 victory over Pedro Mons in Madison Square Garden while contrasting Kane’s legacy with Joe Louis. It also covers Kansas coach Phog Allen and son Bob Allen fueling the Jayhawks, and Cedar Rapids winter skating events highlighting local sports development.
Ossian Atkinson opens boys and girls tourney at Calmar February 8 to 10. First round includes Calmar vs Ridgeway Thursday 6 30 p m and Ossian vs Castalia Thursday afternoon. Championship game set for Saturday afternoon.
The University of Iowa field house pool will host the 1941 Big Ten swimming championships likely on the second weekend in March. Ten universities will compete in events including the 50 100 220 and 440 yard freestyles 150 yard back stroke 2000 yard breast stroke 440 yard freestyle relay 300 yard medley relay and fancy diving.
Des Moines opens its three ring show with 300 top amateurs, preliminaries run Wednesday to Friday, finals February 12. Benny Leonard appears as coach and trainer, while Don Turner defends heavyweight crown and Jesse Owens eyes light heavy title. George Hayes of Lenox seeks 147 pound title.
Chicago AP reports Benny McCoy, 21, infielder, sits amid a group of clubs courting him after being freed by Commissioner Landis following Detroit’s failed farm system and a 15 day signing moratorium. McCoy seeks about 40 000 with a three year 10 000 per season contract. He batted .302 in 55 games for Detroit last season.
Lee Savold and Bob Pastor will fight in Madison Square Garden on March 1 in a 12 round bout instead of 15. Pinkie George, Savold's manager, said he signed a contract from promoter Mike Jacobs confirming the 12 round limit after opposing the earlier 15 round proposal. Dispatches from New York had announced 15 rounds, while Pastor is known for stamina.
Vic Dellicurti of New York outpointed Augie Arellano in a bout with 149 percent odds reported. Jack Buddy Walker of Columbus knocked out Sandy Dallas in heavyweight action. Rump Williams stopped Haystack Sloan in Fresno. Bobby Pacho defeated Jimmy Casino in Los Angeles. Irish Eddie Dunne outpointed Tony Ferrara in White Plains.
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