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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1945

Page

5

Wier Attack Is Too Late After Slump

CHAMPAIGN Iowa Hawkeyes fall 43 42 in a hard fought Big Ten tussle with Illinois after a sluggish second half. Murray Wier sparked a late rally but Illinos Burmaster Kirk and Judson controlled the boards and held on as Iowa missed nine free throws. Herb Wilkinson led Iowa with 10 points while Kirk topped Illinois with 13 as the game ended with Illinois ahead by one.

Champaign Murray Wier Iowa Hawkeyes Wier Hawks Illinois Iowa Ned Postels Clayt Wilkinson Burmaster Kirk Judson Illinois Forces Herb Wilkinson Orr Delaney H. Wilkinson Dick Ives Posters Wilkinson Boys Ives Lowa Spencer Hawk Postels,Spencer and Donnybrook J . Town Postels Fourmaster C.wilkinsone Seyler Wilkinson Mlinois Ahino Town Wilkingon Otheliis Earl Townsend Bill Harow

Bears Beat Belle Plaine 43 to 23 on Golden Bear Court

McKinley high school basketball topped Belle Plaine 43 to 23 as Jerry Cimburek led with 14 points including seven goals from near center. Klima and Harger sparked the early lead, while Malcolm and Visquain aided the visitors. An overtime junior varsity game followed a 26 25 McKinley win over Roosevelt tenth graders.

McKinley High School Belle Plaine Plainsmen Golden Bear Russ Merlo Jerry Cimburek Golden Bears Klima Cimburek Harger Merlo Plains Francis Long Malcolm Johnny Visquain McKinley Cimburek J Blakey Roosevelt Aileen England Ray Sorens Vilquain Ryan Bradshaw D. ‘Williams Williams Roy Sorens Carpenter Blakey Dong Malcolm G Bird Seeee Belle Plain Sant “Cooper Morris

Parnell Caps Wence Return Game 38 31

St Wenceslaus suffers third loss as former rivals Parnell wins 38 31 on home court. Finnigan 12 and Duffy 11 lead Parnell with Koutnik 15 for St Wenceslaus. Tight game with early deadlocks, Parnell pulls away late in the fourth to secure the victory.

Parnell Caps Wence St. Wenceslaus Red Hawks Parnell Finnigan Duffy Koutnik Redhawks St. Wence Ge Ftp Fe Ptp Panek Gaffey Sterenceuk Dufty Dermody Cisar Kelly Drahozal Donohoe Wpisorik Pisarik Parnell Sone Es Bt. Wence

Redmen Romp Over Wartburg 70 25 Skyers Beat Bees

Simpson defeated Wartburg 70 to 25 in Indianola on Friday night in a lone Iowa conference basketball game. Chuck Kuchan scored 21 points as Simpson logged its fifth conference win, leading 29-8 at halftime. Also Ottumwa NAS edged St Ambrose 44-42 and Morningside beat Buena Vista 51-39 in other games.

Simpson Wartburg Indianola Iowa Ottumwa Naval Air Station St. Ambrose Ottumwa Morningside Buena Vista Sioux City Chuck Kuchan Redmen

Oma Upsets Baksi to Win Heavyweight Title

New York reports Lee Oma of Detroit defeated Joe Baksi in a 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden to claim the civilian heavyweight title. Oma, noted for his speed and movement, overcame Baksi's body attack as 17,429 fans watched in a bout that drew an $85,792 gate.

New York Swat Lee Oma Detroit Tlailer Big Joe Baksi Madison ‘Square Garden Oma Baksi Kulpmont Lee

Wilson Gains 36 28 Margin In Last Half

Wilson and Franklin split the first half 15 15 before Wilson surged in the third quarter to take a 25 19 lead and win 36 28 on the Ramblers’ court. Hoyle Christie and Chadima led Wilson with timely scoring while both teams struggled at the free throw line. Franklin sophomores lost 19 13 in the preliminary as Wilson’s Vrbicek topped Wilson with nine points.

Wilson Wilson High Franklin Ramblers McKinley Gaines Christie Rust Pinch Thunderbolts Chadima Hoyle Stolle Phillips Rambler Sophs Vrbicek Battin P Gaines Harmon Jennings Albright Stoke Black Able Ramseye A “ Pinch Chadima Franklin Walt Haas Harris Lamb

Kalona Lisbon Pairings Listed By State Office

The second group of pairings for Iowa boys state sectional basketball tourneys to be played Feb 27 to Mar 3 was announced. Sectional winners advance to district meets next week. Pairings include Mount Vernon vs Tipton and Wheatland vs Clarence with several byes in Class B.

Boone Lyle Quinn Iowa High School Athletic Association Katona Lone Tree Iowa City University Nigh Washington West Chester St. Mary's Tiffin Kinross Oxford Riverside St. Patrisesd Sa Wellman Cosgrove Lisbon Mount Vernon Tipton Wheatland Clarence Solon Lowden Martelle Mechanicsville Stanwood Calamus

Dubuque Rams Rally To Beat Roosevelt In MCC Tilt

Dubuque’s Rams defeated Roosevelt 37 to 29 on the Roughrider court. Jim Kremer led with 22 points, nine field goals, while Lee Bailey added 15 for Roosevelt. Norman Long and George Schamberger each had one point as Roosevelt struggled to match Dubuque’s rebounding and zone defense.

Dubuque Rams Roosevelt High Cagers Roughrider Jim Kremer Lee Bailey Roughriders Norman Long George Schamberger Dupudue Roosevelt Kremer Holly Riddler Bailey

Hawklets Boost Lead With Davenport Triumph in Iowa City

Iowa City's Little Hawks toppled Davenport Blue Devils 36 to 24 on their home floor to seize undisputed first place in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Led by Jimmy Van Deusen and Bob Freeman with 12 and 11 points, the Hawks built a 17 to 6 halftime edge as Davenport rallied briefly in the third before the home team stretched the margin.

Iowa City Little Hawks Davenport Blue Devils Davenport Jimmy van Deusen Bob Freeman Hawklers Blue Devils Paulsen Burton van Deusen Freeman

Linn County tourney finals loom for Toddville and Walker

Center Point hosts a boys and girls Linn County tourney semifinals with Toddville and Walker advancing to Saturday finals. Results show Toddville 45 Center Point 33 and Monona 42 McGregor with other district games featuring Tipton West Branch and Norway Newhall in Benton county girls finals.

Toddville Walker Linn Linn County Os Tepeoes Dvorak Henderson Center Point Miller Haars Clayton Monona Farmersburg Guttenberg Guttenbers High Mueller High Schmalfeld Monona McGregor Bruehahn Bacon Marquette Cook Haugen High Paczynski Elkader Wwarlett Colvin Tipton West Branch London Cedar County Stanwood Lowden Defchmann High Dale Norway Newhall Benton County Urbana Schmitz Ramsey Oss Atkins Stewart Rammelsbure

Basketball Scores and Conference Results Across Regions

The page reports numerous college and military base scores from across the East Midwest and West, listing teams such as NAS Fort Dix, Gallaudet, Loyola Baltimore, and more. It includes regional league standings, half-time tallies, and individual high scorers like Jack Dittmer and Marvin Kistler, with notes on venues and conference affiliations.

Associated Press Takehurat Nas Fort Dix Gallaudet Loyola Baltimore Muhlenburg Pechich Scranton Ithaca

Rivals Triumph Over St Pat's 42 34 On Irish Court

St Marys Ramblers of Iowa City defeated St Patrick Shamrocks 42 34 on their court. Ramblers dominated rebounding and pulled away after the second quarter with Hettrick OBrien and OBrien leading scorers. Spaight Krumbholz and Naughton paced St Pats as St Marys pulled clear to win.

Iowa City Check St. Pat's St. Mary’s Ramblers St. Patrick Shamrocks Ramblers Irish Strouse O'Brien Hettrick Driscoll Shamrocks Naughton Gain St. Mary’s O’brien Spaight Stahle Tive Odriscoll Shrader Ragee St. Pat's St. Mary's Stable Colbert Krumbholz Mettriik Touhey Oele Ai o’Brien Rieterik Bia

Darnell to Star in Fallen Angel Produced by Preminger

Hollywood notes report Linda Darnell will headline Fallen Angel with Otto Preminger producing and directing. The film, a modern love story with a murder twist, is based on Marty Holland's book for Dutton. Lillian Gish signs for a mother role in Duel in the Sun with Gregory Peck among the four sons.

Tollywood INS Linda Darnell Otto Preminger Otto Gene Tierney Laura Windia Marty Holland Dutton Illian Gish Susie Slagle David Selznick

The Very Thought of You review notes melodramatic wartime romance

Film review critiquing The Very Thought of You directed by Delmer Daves and starring Dennis Morgan Eleanor Parker Dane Clark and more. The writer calls the wartime romance sighful with melodramatic dialogue and tearful moments yet acknowledges Morgan's appeal and emotional impact while chastising excessive sentimentality.

You Dennis Morgan Eleanor Parker Dane Clark Faye Emerson Georgia Lee Settle Warner Brothers Delmer Daves Paramount Theater

Noted Screen Pairing in Comedy Drama With Dane Clark

The review highlights Dave and Janet’s evolving romance and family tensions amidst a blend of affection and heckling. Dane Clark delivers strong comic support in a Soraway routine, while Miss Parker’s debut signals promise though overdramatic at times. Nadine Subotnik comments on Emerson’s star rise and the surrounding gossip.

Miss Parker Miss Emerson Elliott Roosevell Warners Elliott Nadine Subotnik

Weekend Theaters Schedule Highlights Randomized Showings

Times announced by theater management list Paramount House of Frankenstein The Mummies Curse and more across Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Marion with multiple showings and late-night performances. The Gazettes note that changes may occur.

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