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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1941

Page

3

Badger's 46 31 rout moves Wisconsin to second in Big Ten

Wisconsin overwhelmed undefeated Ohio State 46 to 31 at the university fieldhouse before 13,300 fans. Gene England led with 16 points, Fred Miller matched with 16 for OSU, Johnny Katz had 12 for Wisconsin, and eight Buckeyes scored. The Badgers opened 0-for-9 but surged to a halftime 16-15 lead and never trailed.

Wisconsin England Consin Badgers Ohio State University Fieldhouse Badgers Merst Wis University of Wis Gene England Fred Miller Johnny Katz Badger Jack Graf Buckeye Buckeyes Harold Bud” Foster Mickelson Epperson

Waterloo East Defeats Roosevelt Five 24 to 18 in Slow Game

Waterloo East over Roosevelt High School 24 to 18 as the Trojans relied on zone and man to man. East held Roosevelt without a field goal from late Q1 until early Q4 while Ralph Zegarac and Lynn led late scoring. Roosevelt’s Sebern and Sample produced limited baskets as East pulled away after halftime.

Waterloo Roosevelt High School Cedar Rapids Waterloo East Trojans Waterloo Outfit Roosevelt Invaders Ralph Zegarac Emory Sample Martin Thorson John Sebern Sample Lynn Sebern Bob Lynn East Thorson Zegarac Rough Riders Waterlan Stetein Alzenarac Bissell Oklenzman Ebern olKenly Orsey Lynne Osigne McGowan McDermott Rohle Stephens East Waterloo Roosete Ample Dorsey Zesarac Hartman KochtWestern Union

College swimming and wrestling results across multiple teams

The report lists various college events with scores for swimming and wrestling. Minnesota leads with 34 in one meet, while Navy, Penn, Army, Purdue and others post several point totals. Wrestling results include Michigan State, Ohio State, Chicago, Northwestern and Pennsylvania showings. Fencing shows Notre Dame and Chicago in close action.

Minnesota Town State Yaleri Rider College Navy Pleben Penn Navy University of Pennsylvania Army Iehican Purdue Michigan State Ohio State Chicago Northwestern Pennsylvania Ale West Virginia Pretre Dame

Cedar Falls Speed Overcomes Wilson In Tri Valley Clash

Cedar Falls defeated Wilson 40 to 34 on the Tigers home court to seize the Tri-Valley lead. Bob Tvrdik led Cedar Falls with 12 points while Dick McEvers added 10 and Bill Folkers contributed steals and inside work. The Ramblers were held scoreless after the first period and Cedar Falls pulled away in the second half.

Tigers Tri-Valley Cedar Falls Wilson Ramblers Ramblers Linn County Marion Bill Folkers Bob Tvrdik Scottie Oleson Bartholomew Dick McEvers Wilson Louis Catshall Jim Harland McEvers Tiger Folkers Tvrdik

Young Pitcher Bob Feller Salary Sparks Rumors

Reported salary estimates for star pitcher Bob Feller range from 31 009 to 45 000 dollars, drawing wide speculation about his spending power and market value in 194.

Bob Feller

Northwestern Routs Michigan 45 to 34 for first Big Ten win

Northwestern University stunned Michigan 45 to 34 in Evanston before about 2 000 fans to earn its first Big Ten victory in five starts. Clason and Brogan led Northwestern with six and four field goals respectively, while Hasse locked down Mandler to one Michigan field goal.

Evanston Northwestern University Michigan Wildcats Wolverines Northwestern Chicago Mike Sofiak Jim Mandler Chunky Henry Clason Bob McCarnes Clason Herb Brogan Brogan

Clinton Teams Lead In Open State Bowling Event

Forty teams competed in the annual state bowling tournament at Red Crown alleys from 4 PM to midnight. Clinton clubs dominated regular division with Bell Bread aggregating 2634 series and Gateway Lager Beer totaling 2426. In Class D, LaPlant-Choate Snow Plows of Cedar Rapids posted 2540 led by 786 892 862 while Wilson's Corn Kings earned 2461 and Orrie Chapel posted 581 high.

Red Crown Clinton Bell Bread Aggregation Gateway Lager Beer LaPlant-Choate Cedar Rapids Wilson's Corn Kings Orrie Chapel

Freisinger Leads Skating Field Tied With Three Others

Leo Freisinger of Chicago and three rivals each held 30 points after day one of the national outdoor speed skating championships in Lacrosse Wisconsin. Vic Ronchetti Ken Bartholomew and Chuck Leighton shared the top mark until Bartholomew’s disqualification. Martha Ryan and Carmelita Landry led the senior women with 30 points. Audrey Naas and Betty Knapp tied the intermediate girls record in 220 yards.

del Lamb Milwaukee Martha Ryan Minneapolis Carmelita Landry Fitchburg Mass Maddy Horn Beaver Dam Wis Miss Ryan Miss Landry Audrey Naas Miss Naas Betty Knapp St. Paul Freisinger

Cedar Rapids skater Chadima takes podium in national outdoor meet

In LaCrosse Wisconsin Cedar Rapids exhibted 20 points as Glen Chadima a midget finished second in the 220 yard race. Duane West from Minneapolis won in 24 seconds setting a national record as the first sanctioned midget event in a national championship. Shimek brothers George Frank and Ed failed to qualify for senior men events. Rose Vynanek placed fourth in the first half mile heat but finals qualifiers were limited to three. Don Fahrenbach earned a first and third place across two events.

Lacrosse Wis Cedar Rapids Little Glen Chadima Duane West Minneapolis Shimek George Frank Rose Vynanek

Comprehensive college and city team scores across matches

A collage of scattered scores from numerous colleges and universities across basketball games. Notable results include Northwestern 3 to Michigan 34, Notre Dame 46 over Michigan State 39, and Nebraska 38 over Iowa State 35, among many others with irregular formatting and occasional inaccuracies.

Notre Dame Defeats Michigan State 46 to 39 For Sixth Win

Notre Dame beat Michigan State 46 to 39 in South Bend, securing its sixth straight win. Freshman guard Charlie Butler filled in for injured Eddie Riska and led the Irish with 17 points as MSU dropped its first of a seven game span.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Michigan State Charlie Butler Chicago Eddie Riska

Red Peppers asides on Feller saga in baseball economy

The piece discusses how owners in Detroit and Cleveland feud over compensation while major league magnates seek space and money from publicity. It notes Bob Feller as a central figure tied to Cleveland and Landis investigations, with hints of past actions and gratitude from the Indians. The column teases further details on page 2.

Detroit Cleveland Buck Newsom Bob Feller Briggs Bradley Feller Winchell Roosevelt Kenesaw M. Landis Landis Indians

James Yeager Accepts Offer From Colorado

James Yeager leaves Iowa State to become head football coach at Colorado. Ray Donels is chosen as replacement by the Iowa State athletic council in two sessions on Saturday night. Donels, a 1929 ISU graduate, had coached at Ames High and served as freshman coach at ISU since 1938 after success at Ameshich and Union Cole schools.

Night Iowa State College James Yeager University of Colorado Yeager College Athletic Council Donels Iowa State Iowa State Athletic Staff Ray Donels Ameshich Iowa Union Cole Ames

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeat Iowa State in Big Six tilt

Nebraska grab third place in the Big Six by beating Iowa State 38 to 35. Al Randall led Nebraska with 12 points while Gordon Nichols scored 13 for Iowa State as the Huskers pulled away in the final five minutes.

Ames Nebraska Cornhuskers Iowa State Iowa States Don Fitz al Randall Nicholas Cyclones Inna State Arhrasks Budalfser Tlisiestor Brucht Thompson T Gordon Fitehbor Nicholacc Randa'iec Éoo de Kaetere Fire Uknes Et Ao Vhelde

Schmidt After Oklahoma Job

Norman Oklahoma AP Francis A Schmidt formerly of Ohio State became the first applicant to succeed Tom Stidham as head football coach at the University of Oklahoma. Campus reports named several coaches including Jack Sutherland Steve Owen Pete Cawthon Leo Dutch Meyer and Stan Williamson.

Norman Okla Francis A Schmidt Ohio State Tom Stidham Uniserait Oklahoma Stidham Marquette Hile Snaner Offuials Jack Sutherland Brooklyn Dodgers Steve Owen New York Giants Pete Cawthon Texas Tech Leo “Dutch” Meyer Texas Christian University Stan Williamson

Omaha Five Thumps Teachers in NCAC Tilt

Omaha University routed Iowa Teachers 47 to 27 in a North Central Conference basketball game. The Indians trailed 16 to 17 at halftime but altered to a pressing defense after the break, widening the lead and derailing the Panthers' morale.

Omaha Omaha University North Dakota State Iowa Teachers Indians Stu Bailer Panthers

Yeager Named Colorado Football Coach At Young Age

James Yeager, Iowa State football coach, appointed head football coach at Colorado to start March 24. The 31 year old will join Colorado after discussing with officials and will bring a three year, 3000 dollar salary contract with 12 month duties and summer school duties. He succeeds Frank Potts after Potts resigned.

Denver James Yeager Iowa State College Electiron Enard University of Colorado Crclane Colorado Wll Yeager Boulder Ames University Board of Regents Frank Potts Potts University Hayins Bunny Oakes Wace Univesity

James Yeager Named Colorado Head Football Coach

Ames report states James Yeager was appointed head football coach at the University of Colorado Saturday night earning 4500 dollars annually while holding the same role at Town State college.

AMES James Yeager University of Colorado Town State College

De Paul Beats Chicago Maroons 37 to 32 in Nondescript Battle

De Paul University earns its tenth win of the season by defeating Chicago Maroons 37 to 32. De Paul led 12-8 early, Chicago rallied to a 19-17 halftime edge, and forward Bob Wozny scored nine for De Paul while center Joe Stampf tallied 10 for Chicago.

Chicago de Paul University Maroons de Paul Bob Wozny Joe Stampf

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