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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1941

Page

3

Kohawks to Host Beloit in First Home Game Since December

Coe College's Kohawks return to their gym Saturday night to face Beloit in a Midwest conference clash. Coe and Grinnell share the lead with four wins and one loss, while Beloit brings a dangerous lineup led by Coach Louie Means. John Liesseger misses the game with a tonsil issue. Knox beat Beloit earlier in December.

Kohawks Coe Grinnell Beloit Lawrence Charley Bacon Paul Giloth Fred Hoegberg Will Harman Eddie May Sid Morgan Louie Means May Harlem Globe Trotters Paul Tschirgi Cowboy Connell Hank Moss Bob Don Dunlop John Liesseger

Captains Coe Open Conference Play vs Beloit

Captain Don Dunlop of Orange City will lead the Coe Kohawks in a Midwest Conference game against Beloit at home. The squad aims to rebound since their last action on December 16 with a night game under the venue lights.

Beloit Kohawks Knox Crimson Coe Will Don Dunlop Orange City Coe

Dubuque Ski Show Promises 10 000 Spectators

Greater Dubuque association prepares for a 10 000 spectator ski jumping exhibition at Longview Skiway Sunday afternoon featuring the Flying Eagles of Eau Claire Wisconsin. The event highlights long jumps up to 210 feet on Iowa’s only ski slide three miles north of the city. Arch ie Walker and Oscar Severson headline the troupe with Walker a former US Class B junior champion. Scoring favors distance and form in the Midwest event.

Flying Eagles Archie Walker Oscar Severson Walker United States Severson

Jones County Quintets Start Title Play in February

The Onslow Iowa boys basketball tournament opens February 5 8 with Anamosa and Monticello resting 10 players apiece. First-round pairings include Morley versus Olin at 7 AM Onslow versus Anamosa at 410 PM and Monticello versus Wyoming at 920 PM. The Onslow Anamosa winner advances.

Jones County Morley Olin Onslow Anamosa Monticelle Va Wyoming Center Junction Martelle Va

Spencer Leads Des Moines Jewett Club At State Bowling Meet

Joe Spencer stars for the Jewett Dress club bowling team of Des Moines at the state bowling meet held at Red Crown alleys on Saturday night. The team, all employed by the Des Moines Register and Tribune, is composed entirely of American Legion members and is among the championship contenders.

Jane Spencer Cedar Rapids Republican Des Moines Jewett Red Crown Spencer Jeyett Des Moines Register and Tribune American Legion

Savold Sues George Over Ring Earnings Accounting

Des Moines boxer Lee Savold sues manager P. L. George to force an itemized accounting of expenses and deductions from bout proceeds. George defends that Savold has received full accounting after every fight and plans to prove his rights in court.

Savold George DES Moines P. L Pinkie Lee Savold Savald

Linn County Girls Reach Semifinals In Narrow Winners

In Linn County tournament action at Center Point on Thursday night Walker, Ely, Alburnett, and Palo advanced to the semifinals. Walker beat Toddville 33 to 26 with Stoll scoring 18, Ely topped Coggan 44 to 19 led by Truhlar with 17, Alburnett defeated Troy Mills 36 to 25 behind Fisher’s 21, and Palo beat Center Point 31 to 22 as Pollett scored 21.

Walker Ely Alburnett Palo Linn County Center Point Toddville Stoll Truhlar Coggan Troy Mills Fisher Pallett Tipton Clancy Stanwood Bennett Mechanicsville Centur Point Taddeille Waterbury Palo Pollett Oliphant

Wilson Sophomores Edge Thunderbolts In Conference Game

Wilson Sophomores defeated Franklin Thunderbolts 20 to 16 on the Thunderbolts court to stretch their Mis sissippi Valley Conference winning streak to four. The game stayed tight with Wilson holding a 13 12 lead after three quarters and a 9 9 halftime tie. Referee Fred Winter from Grinnell officiated.

Wilson Franklins Thunderbolts Frankiin Ifr Liddle Barnhizer Matter Nile

Waukon J.C. Bow To Luther B Team

Luther B team outscored Waukon junior college 54 to 42 led 26 to 14 at halftime. Waukon’s H Kirkeby scored 14 points and P Koshau added 12 as B Strom led the visitors with a strong showing.

Waukon Luther Waukon Junior College H Kirkeby P Koshau Strom

Independence Golden Gloves supporter praises program and prospects

Ken Miller president of the Independence Chamber of Commerce backs the Golden Gloves effort in Independence. He notes improving talent each year and says local boxers have strong chances at titles, with preference for lightweights and three-night shows leading to a finals week.

Ken Miller Independence Chamber of Commerce

Roosevelt fans seek correction of Emarry Samples scoring total

Recount requested after official stats credited Emarry Samples with 108 points in seven games while Roosevelt records show he needed 142 to set a new conference scoring mark. The miscount appears from transmission errors between Roosevelt and Waterton West. Coach Non Wolfe has asked the conference secretary to verify. Roosevelt and Waterton West records later noted.

Roosevelt Emarry Mississippi Valley Conference Roosevelt- Waterton

Joe Lots to defend heavyweight title at Convention Hall

Heavyweight champion Joe Lots to defend his title against Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia in a 15 round bout at Convention Hall on Monday February 17 promoter Herman Tasior announced Friday.

Philadelphia Joe Lots Gus Dorazio Convention Hall Herman Tasior

Weekend State Bowling Meet Draws Cedar Rapids Teams

The state bowling tournament at Red Crown alleys features Cedar Rapids entries on Saturdays with 7 pm and 9 pm shifts. Officials publish Cedar Rapids schedules for Monday and Tuesday night events and list local teams such as Kozo Inn, Jack Sorat Foods, and McBarths Ice Cream among others.

Cedar Rapids Red Crown Newton Elk Crack Fox Head Tavern Glass Trail Hansen Brothers Iowa Clinton Waterlan Corn Colas Tf Pam Sundar McFarlanes Waterlan Chocolate Cream Marshalltown Gateway Pilsener All-Stars Cl Rte Pilor Carl Kirwin Kozo Inn Jack Sorat Foods Tan Uus Toof Welch Cank Reals Stemars Sersice Station Channin Refining Co Ail McBarths Ice Cream Feenen Paint Co Currys Pabst Blue Ribbon Dream Lock Lincoin All of Lana E Petsa Zvacek Metesa Maresh Vesey Horan

Cedar Rapids shift rosters listed with staff and volunteers

The document lists 400 p m and 7 090 p m shifts for doubles singles and mixed teams. Names include Stanek Gearhart Sente Simitz Kirwin Sullaan Hoppe Clem Hammar Pfeffer Lavin Emers Kone Hesse Garder Bin zek Sorensen Schrader Liska Lantham Bachmann Shaton and others tied to Cedar Rapids and Creare Rapes. It notes participants from Quaker Oats banners Aunt Jemima Crysta wedding and other sponsors.

Stanek Gearhart Sente Simitz Kirwin Sullaan Quaker Oats Jemima Quaker Oats Crvsta Oxtos Wison and Company Naronal Bank Iowa Electricc Licht and Power Salt Yagers Cedar Rapids Hoppe Novotras Clem Nasminya Hammar Pfeffer Hesse Garder Kutek Binzek Sorensen Garaen De'bridee Shope Parter Kone MeNe

Last Minute Score Wins For Callins In AIL Play

Callins Radin edged Link Belt five 27 26 in a tense Industrial League game. Graemrnhooam led scorers with 9 3 points while Wall added 19 for the losers as Wall Packers beat La Plant Choate 36 14 in another dull affair. No games Saturday on the Quaker floor.

Callins Callins Radin Graenenham Graemrnhooam Wall WoIsen Packers la Plant-Choate Wilson Packers Dakes la Plant-Chaate Atcifa Industrial League Collins Radio Serivon Henrs Fay Hothasath Ona Forres Twan Nelson c Crage tWanre Gs Arate Rio

Maroons Triumph 42 28 Over Stanwood Independents

Mechanicsville Marinns defeated Stanwood Independents 42 to 28 on Wednesday. Mulhern led the Marinns with 11 points while Stefters and Sprat each scored 10 for Stanwood. Clinton high school swimmers set a new national relay record of 1 20 7 for the 80 yard distance at the dust meet.

Sperias Mfchanicsville Mechanicsville Marinns Stanwood Independents Mulhertn Miarnons Ith Stefters Sprat Stanwood Clinton Ins Clinton High Isehoots Fridas

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Dee Five Dubuque Joe Spencer Ey Sid Iota Linn County Girls Palo Win Tipton Advance Cedar County AY Vicfor Marengo North English Waukon J. C Independence Ken Golden Gloves Louis VS. Dorazio Maroons Bumper Icks BUICK General Motors Second Avenue Tenth Street SE Allen Motor TER Flint Mich DIAL Clarks Tory Second Street
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