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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1941

Page

5

Nelson Ghezzi Paired In PGA Final Match Today

Byron Nelson defeated Sarazen 2 and 1 in a 36 hole semifinal at Cherry Hills to reach today's final against Vic Ghezzi after Ghezzi outlasted Lloyd Mangrum 1 up. Mangrum staged a bold comeback but fell short.

Nelson Ghezzi P.G.A Professional Golfers Association Doughty Uttle Gene Sarazen Toledo Hershey Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Slim Lloyd Mangrum Monterey Park Calif Dies Byron Nelson Cherry Hills Sarazen Mangrum

Women's Golf Advanced League Results and Standings

Readers see a dense summary of leagues and scores across multiple divisions. Beck's leads with 20 points to Gazette 9, plus other teams such as Stangard Glass and Paint 18 and S. and W J 8, with detailed standings noting Becks 53 and various team totals. Individual scores feature players like Virginia Maran Clea Nolan Ida Mae Greenway Florence Zimmer and Bernice Cameron among many others.

Beck Gazette Stangard Glass and Paint Woolwor Armstrong W J Seour Beck S Gtd Glass & Pt Security Armstrong Weolworth Virginia Maran Clea Nolan Ida Mae Greenway Florence Zimmer Frances Lockwood Betty Thoennes Jane Korn Netah Hall Ruth Purdy Lillian Hefner Mary Manin Tnorpendil Ar Leagesult Dubbers Cardinals Drivera Phyliss Suttner Cleo Nolan Ethel Campbell Blanche Vorkoper Lillian Michal Gladys Helscher Mary Jennings Merle Boileau Mary Martin Cath McBurney Mary Nully Henri Jones Grace Nelson Bernice Cameron Maree Rozers Ida M Greenway Netric Hall Highlanders Hotshotters Slickers Finzi V.s C McBurney SULUMan_ Michal Marge Rogers Martha _Helns Clara McPherson Betty Hawardsley Jo Ann Bode Maude Brads Harriet Moon Kate Colburn Raiders Clickers Dodgers Cuckera Dodgers Ruth Tapper Florence House Eleanor Norton Elsie Stanton Wilma Wells Florence Travis Mildred Gypra Ruth Broadston Kathryn Ferguson Lincoln Bowling Alleys Quaker Oats TMG Iowa Mutual Liabilite Ins Co Hiltbrunner Music Company Ee Morning Glory Bailey Boot Shop Ees Mondas Reanls Lincoln Ailees Bailey Boot Shop Hiltbrunner Music Towa Mutual Liability Insurance Co L. Metzger SIP Middaugh Lockwood Buchan R. Mercer R. Vickrey L. Ahrens C Lebeda L. Hefner Howard R. Marsh Kline J Monson Womacka P. Wenger Winger . M. Nelson Nemec Konecny P. Waldron Ar. Broiler H. Stodola

Dodgers fall to Reds as Wal ters fires six hitter defeat

Brooklyn loses 3 2 to Cincinnati as Bucky Walters limits the Dodgers to six hits Whitlow Wyatt also allows six and an error by Pete Reiser proves costly Reiser collects half of Brooklyn’s six hits in the defeat Ball clubs tally two runs in final frame as Walker homers for Cincinnati and Reiser drives in a run for Brooklyn

New York INS Brooklyn Dodgers Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Whitlow Wyatt Reds Pete Reiser Dodgers Cincinnati Brooklyn Prerber Walkerr Aner Pedr Aj Reiner M'C'k Lal Riges Walker Owen Fo McCormick Joost Walters Wyatt Brown

Whirlaway’s Stablemates Take One-Two-Three at Arlington Futurity

Warren Wright’s Sun Again Wishbone and Other stablemates finished first second and third in the ninth Arlington Park Futurity run on turf before a crowd of 35 000.

Chicago INS Warren Wright Arlington Park

Coaches reject fan shaped backboard plan

New York sports writers report that the nation’s college basketball coaches voted 263 to 100 against adopting the fan shaped back board endorsed by the national basketball rules committee.

New York National Basketball Rules Committee

Iowa Women Will Tee Off In State Meet

Davenport AP reports a record field for the Iowa State Women’s golf tournament at Davenport Country Club. Fifteen eight entries already, with at least 20 more expected before Monday’s qualifying round opens for 32 championship flight spots. Defending champion Phyllis Otto of Atlantic to practice. event features 18 and nine hole divisions.

Davenport Iowa Davenport Country Club H. R. Staats Wanonde Club Des Moines Phyllis Otto Atlantic Athleen Carey F.C. Byers J. W. Ballard A. C. Hoblitzell Mississippi Kathleen Edith Estabrooks Vassar College the Shelley Associated Press Monticello Whitney Martin John Jacobs Jacobs Jake

Fairweather Heads Unit To Aid Minor League Players

President W G Bramham of the National Association forms a committee to aid minor league players in the US and Canada armed forces. The group will act on players requests and seek war department navy department and Canadian government assistance to reach those in service. Tom Fairweather of the Three I league and Western association chairs the committee.

Durham N.C INS United States Canada W. G. Bramham National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs Bramham United States War and Navy Departments Tom Fairweather Des Moines

Seven Teams Enter SUI Golf Tourney

Seven teams and numerous individuals have entered the University of Iowa eastern Iowa junior golf tournament starting Monday. Teams from Davenport Iowa City West Liberty Des Moines Anamosa Muscatine and Clinton are listed with others expected.

Iowa City University of Iowa Charles Kennett Davenport West Liberty Des Moines Anamosa Muscatine Clinton

Hainline Downs Mitchell In Midwest Net Finals

In Omaha Dick Hainline of Rock Island Ill defeated Tom Mitchell of Wichita Kan in straight sets 6-1 6-2 in the Midwest tennis semifinals. George Spencer of Ontario Calif beat Frank Ragen of Omaha 6-0 6-0 6-1 to advance to the final against Hainline.

Omaha Tom Mitchell Wichita Kan Dick Hainline Rock Island Ill Hainline George Spencer Ontario Calif Frank Ragen

Harness racing lore and fair week previews in The Sulky

The piece highlights Waverly Speed Club races next Sunday with a 2:24 pace and 14 classes, purses of $200, plus added money. It surveys trainer views on horses versus runners, historic times, and notes Goldsmith Maid's earnings, Seabiscuit and Sun Beau owners, and upcoming Farm Bureau day at the All-Iowa fair with a 2:09 pace and a Minnehaha versus Miss Hoff duel.

Waverly Goldsmith Maid Seabiscuit Sun Beau Farm Bureau Minnehaha Miss Hoff

Jacobs seals Iowa amateur title third straight

Johnny Jacobs wins the Iowa amateur golf championship at Davenport Coun try, becoming only the second man to win three consecutive titles in state history. Cedar Rapids celebrates as Jacobs rides a relentless push through 36 holes, defeating veterans like Kraft and Skinner amid a week of strong play.

Cedar Rapids Johnny Jacobs Iowa Jacobs Rudy Knepper Sioux City George Skinner Davenport Sergio Fontanini Des Moines Max Shelton Dixie Smith Waterloo John Kraft Cedar Rapids Park Kraft Llen Lockwood Kenmore Carl Kirwin Bill Hattinson A. D. Moeller Bob Youngblood Kirwin Moeller Youngblood Hattinson Bill McPartland Bill Sheehan South Dakota Johnny Kraft Johnny Vavra Kraft- Jacobs Oelwein Bill Ingham Fred Carr Wakanda Cedar View Club

Rapids entry nets run in fifth on squeeze play

Everett Andrew opened the inning with a two bagger and scored on a bunt as Cedar Rapids tallied again. Davenport rallied in the eighth with Day driving in the go ahead run after Francis and Hauschild produced key hits. Francis stole second and scored on a heads up relay, with no chance to tag Francis at home.

Davenport Kelling Peewee Day Francis Wayne Hauschild Birkicht Elias Havlik Ree F. Day Ifrenee Stastny Farmer Hauschild Paulson Haviik Ennis Olft Francis Qoettsch Francia Cleveland INS Les McCrabb Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Mackien al Milnar Joe Heving Indians Athletics Benny McCoy Dick Siebert Brancato Wally Moses

Folding chair golf aid helps Des Moines man in state tourney

George Perley once crippled by arthritis in Hot Springs Arkansas returns to Des Moines for the state amateur, using a five pound foldable chair golf bag contraption to rest between shots. He opens with 78 then 86 in the first round, still strong for his age.

George Perley Des Moines Hot Springs Ark Perley George

Mid-Eastern Iowa Softball Tourney Opens This Week

The second annual event starts this Wednesday at Marion softball diamond under the Marion Softball association. Seventeen teams entered, 16 will compete, with semifinals next Sunday and finals set for 8 p.m. A list of entrants includes Maccabees, Allen Motor Co., Wilson and Co., Beck's, La Plant Choate, Armstrong's and Link-Belt, Ping's Scoreboard, Milwaukee Service Club, Coast to Coast, and several taverns and merchants from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.

Iowa Marion Marion Softball Association Maccabees Allen Motor Company Wilson and Company Beck's la Plant-Choate Armstrong's Link-Belt Speeder Cedar Rapids Central Cafe CIO Packers Whittier Alburnett Oilers Ping’s Milwaukee Service Club Springville Merchants Allen Motor Co Wilson's Complete Auto Milwaukee Keuhl's I Plant Ping's S Grill Armstrong’s Ve. Art'& Grocery Federal Discount Va

Married men top single men in North Liberty game

Special to The Gazette. NORTH LIBERTY The married men defeated the single men 6 to 3 on Friday. Winning batteries were Bob Rinehart and Carrol Sailor. Losing batteries were Opal Pirks and Lloyd Rinehart.

The North Liberty Bob Rinehart Carrol Sailor Opal Pirks Lloyd Rinehart

Iowa City Hosts Summer Tennis Tourney Entry Rush

More than 75 players have entered the University of Iowa summer session tennis tournament set for July 22 to 26 in Iowa City AP reports.

Iowa City University of Iowa

Zuppke faces trustees review of Illinois football future

Illinois trustees weigh Bob Zuppke’s status after a 28 year coaching saga. The 62 year old mentor battles to stay atop a program amid recent discord, with options including firing or retaining Zuppke and athletic director Wendell Wilson. The outcome could reshape Illinois athletics and honor Grange era loyalties.

Chicago Bob Zuppke Illinois University Zuppke Illini Lake Harebor Mich Wendell S. Wilson Zup Wilson Harold Red) Grange Wilso Las Doug Mills Bein Bob Ilinois Michigan

Kraft Jacobs Duel Defines Oelwein Golf Championship

The piece contrasts Kraft and Jacobs as top contenders in the Iowa amateur match at Oelwein. Jacobs, a two-time champion, trails Kraft on the age chart and faces a tested, par-shooting rival with strong comeback power. Spectators report a large gallery, significant betting, and Cedar Rapids Raiders booster interest as Kraft seeks the possible last Iowa amateur title.

Delaware Co Disputed Tilt Set On Winthrop Field Today

In the Delaware County league first half championship final two games are played at Winthrop field today part of a doubleheader. Delhi Lamont finish the disputed game with Delhi leading 2 0 in the last half of the ninth and Lamont in left field to 2. When complete Lamont Winthrop game June 1, rained out, will be played. Winthrop can clinch the title by beating Lamont, then meeting the all star team next week. a Lamont win and Winthrop loss would leave Lamont and Winthrop tied.

Raiders Cedar Rapids Ryan Decidin Delaware County Winthrop Delhi-Lamont Ga Delhi Junne Lamont Lamont-Winthrop Lmont All-St Delhia

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