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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1940

Page

3

Record Entry List Assured For Golden Gloves Show

Henry P. Edwards argues backstops show durability as catchers. He cites Johny Kling Gabby Hartnett Mickey Cochrane Ray Schalk and Bill Dickey among long MLB careers. Hartnett notes catching gives edge to youths. Schalk Kling Dickey highlight enduring value with Cubs White Sox Yankees.

Earl Hilligan Chicago Henry P. Edwards Edwards Service Bureau Johny Kling Gabby Hartnett Mickey Cochrane Ray Schalk Bill Dickey Hartnett Chicago Cubs Schalk Chicago White Sox Cochrane Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Kling Dickey Yankees

Preliminary Fights Schedule In Cedar Rapids Winter Program

The winter sports program in Cedar Rapids opened with the issue of processing many entries as officials set preliminary fighting to begin at seven each evening. The sponsor committee faces how to fit all entrants into three nights of preliminaries and a final show, a challenge not seen since prior Golden Gloves tournaments.

Cedar Rapids

Lighters Rout Witwer in Industrial League Showdown

The Light company rolled to a 52 26 victory over Witwer in the Allied Industrial league second half. L Pack scored 15 and Hendryx 12 to lead the Light five who built a 24 12 halftime edge. The Honeymead five overcame LaPlant Choat 30 25 with Starke seven points and Cram baugh Kanellis six each while Benesh hit eight LaPlant field goals.

Light Company Witwer Lighters L. Pack Hendryx Honeymead LaPlant-Choat Starke Crambaugh Kanellis Benesh

Bergstrom Iowa tackle thriving after hernia operation

University of Iowa tackle Wallace Bergstrom underwent a hernia operation Tuesday at University Hospital. Doctors said he came through well and that his physical condition should aid his recovery. Bergstrom played much of last season despite his ailment.

Iowa City University Hospital Wallace Bergstrom University of Iowa Bergstrom

Fayette County Meet Carded At West Union

West Union hosts the Fayette county basketball tournament starting Wednesday Feb 7 at 7 30 p m with Hawkeye girls Rendalia boys and other matchups on the opening session The schedule continues Thursday with Waucoma Randalia Maynard Clermont Oelwein Elgin and West Union among the clubs in action.

West Union Fayette County Hawkeye Ayelte Rendalia Clermont Waucoma Ranella Foe Oran Aynard Oelwein Thuers- Gay Evenine Maynard

First Presbyterians Win Two Cage Tussles

First Presbyterian Monarchs defeated Central Park teams in a double header on Central Park’s home court. The first game saw the Monarchs win 19 to 12 over Central Park Pioneers, while the regulars rallied in the second game to beat Central Park Hi-Ys 31 to 23.

First Presbyterian Monarchs Central Park Central Park Pioneers Central Park Hi-Y’s Central Para 1St Presbyterian Iidce Eames Vemeck Aman Neuarce Sinclair & Ft Ie

Patty Berg Returns to Form in Miami Golf Event

Patty Berg of Minneapolis, missing seven months after an appendectomy, surged into the second round of the Miami Biltmore women's golf tournament. She defeated Mrs. Richard E. Jarrett of Philadelphia 9 and 8 to push toward a fifth straight victory.

Coral Gables Fla Ins Patty Berg Minneapolis Miami Biltmore Miss Berg Richard E. Jarrett Philadelphia

St Wenceslaus Upsets St Marys In Iowa City Hoops

St Wenceslaus shocked St Marys of Iowa City defeating them on their home floor in a key diocesan race. The Red Hawks rise with 10 wins in 14 games as coach Pisarik shapes a class B squad for later March state play.

St. Wenceslaus St. Mary's Iowa City Iowa Iowa City Five St. Paul's Burlington Central Fort Madison Ottumwa St. Mathias of Muscatine Red Hawks Iowa Citvans Loras Dubuque St.Ambrose Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Pisarik Dick Taylor St. Patrick's Immaculate Conception

Mississippi Valley Cage Standings Update Friday Saturday Scores

Friday showings include McGregor at Dubuque Iowa City at Clinton East Waterloo at Mason City West Waterloo at Franklin McKinley Roosevelt at Wilson Saturday’s Davenport at Melve East Waterloo at Webster City conference games noted for standings in the Mississippi Valley.

McGregor Dubuque Iowa City Clinton Davenport Roosevelt West Wa Debuane McKinner Waterios la Franklin Wilson Waterloo Lis Davenport West Waterloo Roosevelt -Eunee McKintey

New Faces Appear as Anamosa Champs in Golden Gloves

Eight fighters from Solon Cascade Anamosa and DeWitt qualified for the Cedar Rapids meet after finals night in Anamosa High School gym. Chin Reyes of Solon upset Milt Cashman in 112 pounds before Cashman forfeited with an injured arm. Albert Desendi of Cascade defeated Leonard Joslin for the 147 title. Ernald Wier of Solon stopped Bob Smith in 20 seconds to win the light heavyweight crown. Joe Kintz of Anamosa edged Kenny Vermont in a hard-fought heavyweight bout. Dick King of Solon knocked out Bill Creglon in 135 pounds, then Ces Came of Anamosa outboxed him for the title. Mike Carnahan and Harry Carnahan won the 126-pound final, while Tuffy Beschen of Cascade captured 118 pounds over Red Wales of Solon.

Anamosa Solon Cascade DeWitt Cedar Rapids Chin Reyes Milt Cashman Cashman Leonard Joslin Albert Desendi Joslin Desendi Ernald Wier Solon CCC Bob Smith Wier Smith Joe Kintz Kenny Vermont Dick King Solon Brigade Bill Creglon Marion King Bud Came Came Carnahan Brothers Mike Harry Tuffy Beschen Red Wales

Loras Edges St Ambrose 28 27 in Close Iowa Conf. Clash

In Davenport, Loras College rallied in the second half to beat St. Ambrose 28 to 27 after trailing 18 9 at halftime. John Corcoran hit the decisive field goal with three minutes left as Ambrose failed to score more than two first half field goals.

Davenport Loras College of Dubuque St. Ambrose Iowa John Corcoran Leras Henehance Ede Kausas

Golden Gloves Staff and Officials List

The roster lists referee Alex Fidler judges Dick Eaton Johnny Fulton Joe Graw Gene Bishop Jim Barnett Larry Condon Jim Dolan George Melichar Timers Kenneth Harmer Gilbert Martin Announcer Dempsy Jones physicians a long panel including Dr. Leo Sedlacek Dr. Vic Hasek Dr. John Hecker Dr. D S Challed Dr J Nemec Dr Harold Jirsa Dr John Parke Dr James Redmond Dr R H Weldhouse seconds Arthur Toms Albert Artz Jack Krumbholz Johnny Cole A A U commissioner Joe Benson dressing room supervisor Tommy Caldwell organist Jerome Rieth with dates Feb 5 6 7 finals Feb 14

Alex Fidler Dick Eaton Johnny Fulton Joe Graw Gene Bishop Jim Barnett Larry Condon Jim Dolan George Melichar Kenneth Harmer Gilbert Martin Dempsy Jones Leo Sedlacek Vic Hasek John Hecker D. S. Challed J. Nemec Harold Jirsa John Parke James Redmond R. H. Weldhouse Arthur Toms Albert Artz Jack Krumbholz Johnny Cole Joe Benson Tommy Caldwell Jerome Rieth

Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves to Stage Three-Night Prelims

Johnny Fryrear describes a large entry list for Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves with fighters from across Iowa. Shows start at 7 p.m. and run three hours nightly, finishing one third of bouts each night. Entry list includes 160 pounders and teams from Lenox Boone Des Moines Mason City Hampton Waverly Dubuque and more with tickets selling fast.

Johnny Fryrear Fryrear Cedar Rapids Boone and Dubuque Iowa Fryfear Lenox Boone Des Moines Mason City Hampton Waverly Dubuque Washington

Flack Uncorks Brilliant 610 Bowling Series

Tommy Mayer led Wilson 2nd Co. to a 612 series at Lincoln alleys with 216 182 and 214. His team Certified Hams dropped two games to Wholesale Market. Leon Flack top scored for the Hawkeyes with 177 222 211 for a 610 three game set. Shull Yogers 242 in last game posted high single.

Tommy Mayer Wilson 2Nd Co Lincoln Porky” Hensley Belden Hill Diamond T. Shull Hawkeyes Gazette News Badgers Leon Flack Otto Krumbholz Gophers Bill Dougherty Quaker Oats Stamats Adv Lattner al Jensen Knights of Columb League Joe Enzler RED Crown Telephone League Stephenson Yaers Eas Ee Wilson & CO Hich Mayer “Fee Stevens Edison Phey Holsinger McKesson and Robbinsigh Pawcett R. Drue Eee Paramount Pheyear High Reich Rammelsbers Post Office Armstrong Cle Eee Ee Loftus Eee Novak Heating Gazette N. Ac Heikal Super Ser Eee Eens Barmon I Badgers Fiack Krumbholz Geie Knights OF Columbus Bollen Nase Bros Monfort Seeeees Jensen Ty Monfort O Teahen's Eare Colburn Elmer Etree Ee Heins Er Eeewe Bke & Taylor Palumbo G. E. Scolaro Tral Park Holle Seidler Clinton Waterloo Baptist Gresor McKinley Eae Engler’s Klassen Engler’s Klassen’s 769 A28 820 841— Careebee 215 125 161— 501 Jensen Davenport Engler Ational West West Waterloo Culbertson Iowa City Tellier Ee Uae Dariand Waver RED Crown Eagles Sullivan Ol Eliots Venport Davenport Phillins Schwinn Sampiec Piotr Bierne Dubuque Clin Ao L. LE Muilthaug Roosevelt Armen Tabor Zisko His Valenta Daven De'reli Franklin Folkers Wilson Danner i Citr Roth Lepic Williamson Dubuque League Elias Pet Stastny Gallagher Roorrvelt E. Streeter MeResson

College and High School Scores Roundup

Oregon State led 49 to 3 over Washington, while Hebron defeated Nebraska Central 74 to 60. Kirksville Teachers won 35 to 28 over Kirksville Osteopaths. Bethel Kansas tiebreaker noted against College of Emporia with a 2 point margin. St. Olaf defeated Gustavus Adolphus 48 to 3. Iowa Wesleyan beat Central (Trewa) 47 to 32. High school results appear under St. Marys and St. Louis area teams with scattered scores.

The Associated Press Oregon State Weshington Hebron Nebraska Central Kirksville Kirksville Osteopaths Bethel Kan College of Emporia Maryville Warrensburg St. Mary’s Minn Winona Teache St. Olaf Gustavus Adolphus Midland Western Winess Hillness York Doane Carbondale Cape Girardeau Moe Loras St. Ambrose Iowa Wesleyan Central Trewa St. Wib St. Mary's Lows

Red Hawks pull upset in overtime over St Marys 33 32

St Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids edge St Mary's 33 32 in a tense finish. Taylor leads with four field goals while Pavek Wilson Polansky and Zobl add two each. Brack tops St Mary's with five field goals and a free throw as the lead changes and 45 seconds remain.

Gazette Iowa City St. Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids St. Mary's Taylor Pavek Red Hawks Hawks Wilson Polansky Zobl Tresnak Brack St. Mary’s Ramblers Feme Ferre Zob Chadek Sebetka Hayek Bannen Cole Bock Eakes W. Geiger Iowa R. Larson

Shooting High In Pennant Race

Philadelphia AP Connie Mack, 77, heralds Benny McCoy as a spark for the Athletics as he predicts a pennant bid for the 1941 team at Shibe Park. He says the Yankees will finish third in the American League and declines to name other challengers.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Benny McCoy Athletics Shibe Park Connie McCoy Yanks

Sophomore Iowa five shows promise despite scoring drought

Hawkeyes press row at the Iowa field house features sophomores Siegel Wheeler Kuhl Siglin and Soderquist who fail to connect on a field goal against South Dakota State. The loss highlights the team’s raw talent and potential over the next two seasons as veterans fade from the lineup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Milt Kuhl Ida Grove Iowans Kuhl Paul Siglin Horatio Alger Hawkeye Big Ten South Dakota State Siegel Wheeler Siglin Soderquist South Dakota

Pairings Set For Jones County Boys Tournament at Wyoming

The Jones County basketball tournament draws Feb 7 to 19 at Wyoming with openers Morley vs Monti cello at 7 p.m. Anamosa vs Onslow at 8 15 and Center Junction vs Olin at 9 30. Wyoming faces Martello on Feb 8 7 30 followed by Monticello Morley winner vs Oxford Junction at 8 15. Finals Saturday night with consolation final preceding the championship.

The Gazette Wyoming Jones County Morley Monticello Anamosa Onslow Center Junction Olin Martello Oxford Junction

St Patrick's Faces Center Point in Homecoming Resumption

St Patrick's high school basketball team aims for its first win as they travel to Center Point to play on Center Point's floor. The Shamrocks have dropped their opening ten games this season.

St. Patrick’s Center Point High Shamrocks

Double Bill Friday Basketball at Coe Gymnasium

Plans are set for a Friday basketball double header at Coe gym. McKinley meets Franklin at 7 30 and Roosevelt plays Wilson at 8 45. Franklin and Wilson fans sit west, McKinley and Roosevelt fans east, with a massed band from all four schools.

Coe Gymnasium Franklin and McKinley Roosevelt Wilson McKinley Franklin Fred Winter Atheletics Cit Franklin and Roosevelt John Beck Stephen Mills Paul Kindler

Sectional Basketball Tournament Awarded To McKinley High

W. L. Paxson, principal at Moc Kinley high school, received word that Cedar Rapids will host the sectional basketball tournament for the fifth year. The event runs on February 28 29 and March 1 2 with all sessions in the evening on the McKinley floor. About eight class A teams and 12 to 15 class B teams expected. Paxson is tournament manager assisted by Leonard Paulu.

McKinley St. Wenceslaus St. Mary's Red Hawks Iowa City Oli High School Martello Don Faris W. L. Paxson MocKinley High School Cedar Rapids Iowa High School Athletic Association Paxson Leonard Paulu

First Round Wins In Y W C A Tournament

Armstrongs Drew and the Business College teams won in the first round games of the Y W C A basketball tournament.

Armstrong's Drew Business College

Yankees Sell Judnich to Browns in Block Deal

The New York Yankees announced the sale of outfielder Walter Judnich to the St. Louis Browns. Judnich bats and throws left handed and hit .284 with 19 home runs for the Newark Bears of the International League last season.

NEW York New York Yankees Walter Judnich St. Louis Browns Judnich Newark Bears

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