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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1941

Page

5

Three Tied For Masters Lead Jacobs 83 In Opening Round

Johnny Jacobs led the Iowa Master golf tournament with an 83 as three players shared the lead. J Yi Harris and Bud Plantz also posted 77s amid a hot chill and tough course conditions. Willcox and Kraft lingered on the course as other early finishers reported scores in a crowded field.

Ames Max Ra Scene Iowa State College Bud Plantz Daven- Bortyand J. Yi Harris Jewell Johnny Jacobs Cedar Rapids Jon Leland Pat” Willcox Waterloo Johnny Kraft Oelwein Jacobs

Local A A U paddlers top Clinton team

Cedar Rapids and Clinton met in a dual A A U swim meet held Sunday afternoon at the municipal pool. Clinton led team honors with a 15 point total as marsh won the 100 yard breaststroke in 2 16 5, beating Hassett who placed second in the 50 and 100 yard freestyles. Norman topped Clinton in the breaststroke with Stanley second and Mikae of Tanley third. Stark of Cedar Rapids placed second in the backstroke.

District A.A. U Cedar Rapids Clinton Esther Ann Troy Aement George Elliott Marsh Hassett D. Norman al Stanley Mikae Oftanley Yooeyara Beck John Stark

Gaddis Family Wins Big at Des Moines Water Meet

The Gaddis family dominated a 10 event motorboat program in Des Moines on Sunday. Junior Gaddis won the second heat of service class A and took first in the midget class. The senior Gaddis posted the day’s fastest time 2 08 in the first best class free-for-all and won the professional Lines As heats. Henry Tietge of Cedar Rapids beat the senior in the second heat of the same event.

Gaddis Godare Cedar Rapids Des Moines Henry Tietge

Louie Alnutt’s Homer Wins For Newsies 4-2

Louie Alnutt hit a three run homer that powered the Gazette Newsies to a 4-2 victory. The homer boosted the Newsies to their sixth win of the season.

Louie Alnutt Homer The Gazette Newsies

Walker Edges Marion In Wapsie League Thriller

Walker defeated Marion 98 in ten innings to stay undefeated in the Wapsie Valley league. Marion tied the game in the ninth after Walker led 4 3. Marion scored three in the tenth to win? The report notes Walker won 98 with late drama and other league results include Manchester 10 Center Point 2 and Alburnett 3 Toddville 2.

Genette Walker Marion Manchester Center Point Alburnett Toddville Central City Sturm

Raider Rejoins Pitching Staff To Aid Struggling Team

Righthander Paul Calvert will report to the club in Moline tonight or tomorrow to aid an overworked pitching staff. President Harry Johnson said Monday Calvert, who has been at home in Montreal with arm soreness, intends to pitch again.

Ceaar Paul Calvert Moline Harry Johnson Calvert Montreal

Charles City Shoot Delivers First and Second Place Finishes

Competitors at Charles City shoot totaled high scores as shooters captured a first and a second place amid the event. Details show 16 yard targets were hit repeatedly with strong accuracy throughout the competition.

Charles City

Balloting For Prep Game In Des Moines

Balloting activity in Des Moines relates to a prep game selection and scheduling details. Voting and local decisions influence which teams may participate and when the event occurs.

Invernor Des Moines

Lord Hart Capture M V Doubles Title

Sterling Lord of Burlington Iowa won the Mis finals doubles title in St. Louis, the only non local to win. St Louis entrants took all other titles with Mrs. Mercenna Weiss Parker prevailing in women singles and Frank seeded No 2 winning men’s singles. Charles Steinmetz wore a soft shirt and old gray suit to formal events.

Netsters Southampton Bobby Riggs Don MecNeil Frankie Parker Riggs Seebright N. J Schroeder Glendale Calif McNeill Parker Reno New Sarah’ Paifrey Cooke New York Woesst Stars Easthampton N. Y Cooke Seabright Helen Bernhard York Jack Kramer Los Virginia Woith Frank Kovacs California ST. Louis, Mo Sterlng Lord Burlington St. Louis St Louis Mercenna Weiss Parker Prank Charles Steinmetz

Horton Smith Dominates St Paul Open With 276

Horton Smith, in St Paul, edges Ralph Gouldahl by one stroke to win the St Paul Open as Sam Snead and Ky Laffoon chase a challenge. Coria leads early but settles for 74 while Smith's 63 ties a tournament record. Accumulated winnings reach $11,983 through fifty two PGA starts.

ST. Paul, Minn Herbart NG Ralph Guldahl Rancho Smith Chicago Joe Coria St. Paul Toe Meader Bolen Coria Dawson Sammy ‘Snead Hot Va Ky Laffoon Lighthorse Harry Dick Metz Chicags Jim Ferrier Elmhurst E. J. Herrison Little Jack Ark Vern Allen Hopkins Minn den Hogan

Margery Newland Wins Six Gold at 30 Yards in Archery

Margery Newland earns national recognition after winning six golds at 30 yards during an Ellis Park archery tournament on Sunday. The event drew thirteen guests from the city playground archery club, with J. H. Harris and June Balhorn named top guests.

Margery Newland Margery Ewland National Archery Association Ellis Park Mia Newland Archery Siase J. H. Harris

Harmon's Lead in All Star Poll For Bears Classic

Tom Harmon led all candidates in the national poll to select a college eleven for the annual all star football classic against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 28. Harmon totaled 92,427 votes, with leaders named for other positions.

Chicawy Uns Tom Harmon Chicago Bears Soldier Field

Baxter Bees Sweep Doubleheader with Two Softball Wins

Baxter Bees win two more softball games as Balay and Elena lead, Carr delivers ironman performance in Sunday doubleheader to close the sweep.

Baxter Bees Balay Elena Carr

Town Football Made Famous Under Jones

Iowa City report recalls Howard Jones and his eight year USC era from 1916 to 1923 when Iowa State came to national prominence. Jones led UCLA period teams to top national status as Iowa pondered an Iowa USC game while Ed Anderson noted Jones death disbelief.

Jones Iowa City Howard Jones University of Southern California Lows University Jows Yale Duke University Southern California Iowa Edie Anderson Bill Hunter Southern Cal Anderson Minnesota Notre Dame Northwestern Illinois Purdue Indiana Ohio State Range

Cedar Rapids CYO Boxers Preview Golden Gloves Hope

Coach Ralph Hayes leads Cedar Rapids CYO boxers in a preview night at Immaculate Conception High School gym. Local Pickard squad meets Des Moines opponents as Hayes predicts a strong showing to keep Golden Gloves titles from leaving town.

Cedar Rapids Ralph Hayes Immaculate Concepion High School Cy.o LC Church Hayes Des Moines

McCaffree Swims to Michigan State Coaching Post

Iowa State swimming coach Charles McCaffree accepted a Michigan State College East Lansing post. His successor at North High Des Moines will be Jack McGuire. McCaffree’s Iowa State teams dominated the Big Six, winning four consecutive titles with twenty victories, one tie, and nine losses.

McCaftree Michigan State Ames Charles McCaf‘ree Michigan State College East Lansing McCaffree Jack McGuire North High School Des Moines Iowa State

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Thletic Boone High School Hugh Powers A.A.U Grover Alexander Raiders Lord, Hart M. V Lorillard Koritiarn’s Wertes Horton Smith C.Y.O Smulekoff Rosenbaum Axminster Sui Wilton Protecto
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