Cochrane Upsets Zivic To Win World Welter Title
Freddie Cochrane of Elizabeth New Jersey stunned Fritzie Zivic in a 15 round New Jersey bout at Ruppert's stadium. The underdog used rough in close work and body shots to earn a decision and set a rematch for late September at Madison Square Garden with promoter Mike Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cuddy
Newark
N. J
CUP
Freddie Cochrane
Fritzie Zivic
Ruppert’s
Cochrane
Jim Braddock
Maxie Baer
Red Cochrane
Elizabeth
Mickey Walker
Zivic
Pittsburgh
Mangold
Madison Square Garden
Mike Jacobs
Babe Culnan
Shenandoah Players Reach Final Round in State Tennis
Wayne Anderson of Shenandoah advanced to the junior final after defeating Ray Robbins 6-2 6-1. Keith Bloom and Jim Nixon await their semifinal, while in men's singles Anderson Sterling Lord Jr and Rod Coffin moved into the quarter finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Shenandoah
Wayne Anderson
Ray Robbins
Atchison
Kan
Keith Bloom
Jim Nixon
Anderson
Sterling Lord, Jr
Burlington
Rod Coffin
Des Moines
Strictly American at Maidstone Invite in East Hampton
The women's invitational tennis tournament at Maidstone club East Hampton proceeded on an American basis after the two remaining foreign entrants were eliminated by Shirley Catton of Alameda California and Hope Knowles of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
N. Y
INS
Maidstone Club
Shirley Catton
Alameda
Calif
Hope Knowles
Philadelphia
Dykes Confirms He Will Return as White Sox Manager
Jimmy Dykes, manager of the Chicago White Sox, announced he plans to stay with the club next year. He denied rumors of taking over the Detroit Tigers at a $35,000 salary and stated he has not signed a 1942 contract but will continue managing the White Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Cleveland Indians
All-Star Poll Narrows Lead In Final Balloting
Chicago AP reports college all star voting tightens as Augie Lio battles Tommy Harmon for top honors with late ballots boosting Lio to 1 162 493 votes and narrowing Harmon’s margin to 27 169. Final results due Wednesday night before the Aug 28 Bears game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tommy Harmon
Michigan
Augie Lio
Georgetown
Liu
Haymon
George Franck
Minnesota
Chicago Bears
Rankin
Purdue
Rucinski
Indiana
Severin
North Carolina
Drakos
Cornell
Parnell
Texas Aggies
Aremovich
Liv
O'Boyle
Tulane
Lekane
Northwestern
Mucha
Washington
Gladchuk
Boston College
Hall
Warrensburg
Eveshev
Ski
Paffrath
Schulte
Rockhurst
Paskvan
Wisconsin
Piepul
Notre Dame
Kimbrough
Harmon
Franck
Gallarneau
Stanford
Elkader Net Tourney Set to Start With Pairings Posted
Elkader tennis tournament opens Thursday with 15 men in singles 10 in doubles and 4 in junior singles. Women’s division is discontinued. Pairings posted at the post office. rounds run Thursday to Sunday with schedule and court priority for entrants. Prizes include tournament balls for singles winner doubles winners receive racket press and waterproof cover and junior winner gets a bronze medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Speeder Keeps Hot Streak With 11 7 Win Over Wilson Packers
Speeder defeated J league leaders Wilson Packers 11 to 7 in Industrial A play. Billy Driscoll pitched for Wilson as Speeder tallied four hits and three walks for five first inning runs, then added three more runs in the next two frames. Ladd Womacka earned the win as Speeder moved within a half game of the leaders. Elsewhere Quaker Oats beat Withers 11 to 5 and a double forfeit occurred in a late Industrial A game. In Industrial B Honeymead beat Bakers Local 7 to 5, halting Bakers’ pennant clinch hopes. Collins Radio beat Universal Crusher 10 to 1. Packinghouse Workers earned a forfeit win when AF of L No. 18619 did not appear. Wednesday features Open league action including Speeder vs Armstrong's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Link Belt Speeder
Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Wilson Packers
Packers
Billy Driscoll
Speeder
Ladd Womacka
Cherry Burrell
Post Office
Quaker Oats
Withers
LaPlant- Choate
Eddy Paper
Honeymead
Bakers
Collins Radio
Universal Crusher
CIO Packinghouse
Red Hot Speeder
Armstrong's
Industrial
Baker's
Marx
Gase
eAstrosky
Nyder
Collins
Feadio
Univ. Crusher
Hollingsworth and
Benedict
Thben and
Hilm
Wilson
Aggimeeke
Janos
Driscoll
Jones
Post
White
Janda
Dulin
Stone
Pairings Released For State Legion Baseball Tourney
Davenport earned a spot in the state American Legion finals at Rockwell City after a 5-2 win over Ottumwa to clinch the sub state title in Iowa City. The final four are Davenport Hubbard Mason City and Indianola with round robin games set for August 5 to 7 at Rockwell City. Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel last year’s champions were upset as Davenport defeats them in district play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
American Legion
Rockwell City
Ottumwa
Iowa City
Hubbard
Mason City
Indianola
Barney McPartland
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Hartley
Bancroft
Council Bluffs
Williamsburg
Riggs and Kovacs Lead Meadow Club Invite Field
In Southampton New York Bobby Riggs of Clinton South Carolina and Frank Kovacs of Oakland California were co favorites as third round play began at the Meadow Club Invitational Grass tennis tournament Riggs seeded first advanced after beating William Vogt 6 4 6 3 while Kovacs defeated 17 year old Ek Cochell 7 5 in the same round
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
N. Y
Bobby Riggs
Clinton
S. C
Frank Kovacs
Oakland
Calif
Meadow Club
Riggs
William Vogt
Kovacs
Ek Cochell
Los Angeles
Harness race entries arrive for All-Iowa fair programs
First entries in the harness racing program for three afternoon meets at the All-Iowa fair arrived with manager C. D. Moore. Entries close at midnight Friday. Art Collins of Pine Island submitted Nellie Guy for the 2 24 trot and Bob Dodge for the 2 19 pace, owned by C. W. Jasperson of Pine Island. Neither horse is well known in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Moore
Art Collins
Pine Island
Minn
Nellie Guy
Bob Dodge
C. W. Jasperson
Iowa
Free Swimming Thursday at Ellis Pool for Youth
Ellis pool offers no admission Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon for swimmers ages 14 and under at Ellis Park. Manager Dick Beall notes no Red Cross lessons will be offered. About 800 used the free period Tuesday. A 4:30 p.m. Sunday swimming meet will be sponsored for the 23 Allied Industrial league companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Dick Beall
Red Cross
Beall
Allied Industrial League
Sport Card Loaded For A I Picnic
Heads of the Allied Industrial league set a Sunday Ellis Park picnic with events for youths and adults. Trampoline exhibition by Shimek, Yeakle, Morrison, Lewis. races start 1:30 p.m. with 50 to 100 yard dashes, relays, balloon and slipper contests, plus tennis singles and doubles between top industrial players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Industrial League
Ellis Park
Gurney Day
George Shimek
Ray Yeakle
Cliff Morrison
Jack Lewis
Ray Duthbert
Ed Shramck
Eugene Brown
Quaker Oats
Les Bessember
Collins Radio
Richard Cypra
Peter Therman
Bare Footed Hawaiian Lineman Aims For Steelers
Arthur Jarrett, 23, a 230 pound Hawaii graduate who worked as an assistant hangman of a penal colony, travels 6,000 miles to try out for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bert Bell wants him to wear shoes and hopes he can become a guard or tackle if he adapts. Jarrett’s father was warden on Oahu. he never performed an execution.
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Hershey
University of Hawaii
Pittsburgh
Hawaii
Bell
Arthur
Bert
Pitt
Berl
Jarrett
Oahu
Raider Averages Breath Hold for About 40 Seconds
A standard estimate suggests a healthy person can hold breath for roughly 40 seconds if in normal condition. The figure serves as a general guideline for fitness or endurance discussions.
Benton county crash reports Harold E Evans injury
Harold E Evans 31 of 1015 Third avenue SW reported to sheriff after his car rolled in a ditch on Highway 30 inside Benton county. He sustained a back injury from attempting to pass a car. the vehicle slid onto the left shoulder then overturned. The other party’s car suffered no damage. Settlement for Jerry Hopp estate debt authorized by Judge C J Haas involves a chartel mortgage of 485 and transfer of mortgaged equipment bill of sale to James E Franken and Katheryn Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Evans
Third Avenue
Sheriff's Office
Evans
Highway 30
Benton County
Jerry Hopp
Harry F. Lambertsen
Ruth L. Lambertsen
C. J. Haas
Hopp
James E. Franken
Katheryn Greene
Trustees Approve Bond Purchase For Linwood Cemetery Fund
Trustee Ernest Moore received an order from Judge Charles J. Haas to buy $7,200 in United States defense bonds for the Linwood Cemetery fund. Moore reported bond maturities added income to the perpetual care fund and sought reinvestment. Mary Kovar, executrix of Edward Petranek’s estate, was granted an order for partial distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Moore
Linwood Cemetery Fund
United States Defense
Charles J. Haas
Moore
Perpetual Care
General Cemetery
Mary Kovar
Edward Petranek
Iowa judge approves various probate and divorce actions
Judge C. J. Haas approved a progressive report allocating 1000 dollars among legatees Anna Bohac the executrix Blanch Rastora and Lumir Petranek. Marcella L. Biggart filed for divorce from Harold Biggart alleging cruel treatment and seeks custody of their son. The Biggarts wed in Anamosa May 10 1940. A sale report of M. W. Ellis receiver for Iowa State Savings bank was approved disposing of 1525 dollars to Ernest and Viasta Kose for a 15 acre tract east of the city. Gladys Grimm sued Delbert R. Grimm for divorce alleging cruel treatment. they married in Fort Dodge Aug 23 1937. Emma M. Wain's will was admitted to probate. Helen Wain Bergmann is confined executrix without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Haas
Anna Bohac
Blanch Rastora
Lumir Petranek
Marcella L. Biggart
Harold Biggart
M. W. Ellis
Iowa State Savings Bank
Ernest
Viasta Kose
Nny
Gladys Grimm
Delbert R. Grimm
Fort Dodge
Emma M. Wain
Helen Wain Bergmann
Decorah Man Lands Big Smallmouth Bass in Local Waters
Harry McAndrews, a Decorah city mail carrier, caught what is believed to be the largest smallmouth bass in local waters. The fish weighed three pounds, fifteen ounces and was landed from the Upper Town river near Bluffton during the John McCall prize event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Decorah
Harry McAndrews
City
Upper Town River
Bluffton
John McCall
Death of Charles C. Post at 45 in Cedar Rapids
Charles Calvin Post of Eighteenth Avenue SW died at 5 45 a m Wednesday after a long illness. Born July 17 1870 in Cedar Rapids he lived here all his life. Survived by two daughters Mrs Lydia Smith Los Angeles and Mrs Effie Dice Cedar Rapids two grandsons Fred and Keith Dice Cedar Rapids a sister Jennie Post and a brother Walter L Post both of Cedar Rapids He was a United Brethren member and worked for Wilson and Company fourteen years Funeral at Turner chapel 7 p m Thursday burial Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Park flowers omitted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Calvin Post
Eighteenth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Lydia Smith
Los Angeles
Effie Dice
Fred
Keith Dice
Jennie Post
Walter L. Post
United Brethren Church
Wilson and Company
Turner Chapel
Chapel of Memories
Cedar Memorial Park
Death of Guy Lathrop Former Cedar Rapids Resident
Word arrives of the death of Guy Leslie Lathrop former Cedar Rapids resident who died Tuesday in Ashtabula Ohio. He had lived in Ashtabula for eight months with cousin Mrs L Aiken. Born January 27 1882 in Clinton township Linn County he spent most of his life in the area. Survived by two nephews Harvey Lathrop Cedar Rapids and Clifford Lathrop Detroit. He was a member of Mizpah Masonic lodge. Body to be brought to Turner chapel with funeral services to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Leslie Lathrop
Cedar Rapids
Ashtabula
L. Aiken
Clinton Township
Linn ‘County
Harvey Lathrop
Clifford Lathrop
Detroit, Mich
Mizpah
Funeral services for Mrs Elisa Alma Mann
Funeral services for Mrs Elisa Alma Mann who died Tuesday at her home 1730 Thirteenth Street NW will be conducted in the Bar ta chapel at 2 pm Thursday by Rev T C Collister Burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Pallbearers are Marvin Rathje Henry Rathje Arthur Rathje Albert Rathje Walter Brousard and Joseph Dostal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa Alma Mann
Thirteenth Street NW
Barta Chapel
T. C. Collister
Bohemian National Cemetery
Marvin
Henry
Arthur
Albert Rathje
Walter Brousard
Joseph Dostal
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Mihulka
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Mihulka who died Monday at her daughter Mrs F S Mitvalsky 2000 Fourth avenue SE will be held at 2 PM Thursday in the Polansky chapel with Theodore B Hlubucek officiating Burial will follow in the cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Mihulka
F. S. Mitvalsky
Fourth Avenue SE
Polansky Chapel
Theodore B Hlubucek
Bohemian National Cemetery
Funeral Services for Charles C Manning 80
Funeral services for Charles Co Manning 80 who died early Tuesday at his home 2816 Fruit land boulevard will be held in Beatty chapel at 9 30 a m Thursday by Rev R N Coolidge. Burial will be in the family lot at Monticello. Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Co. Manning
Fruitland Boulevard
Beatty Chapel
R. N Coolidge
Monticello
Albert M. Moore Funeral Service Set for Thursday
Funeral services for Albert Marion Moore who died Tuesday at his home 1305 Second Street SW will be held in Turner chapel at 2 p.m Thursday by the funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Marion Moore
Second Street
Turner Chapel
Burial for Rev H L Ruthrauff Set in Linwood Cemetery
Reverend H L Ruthrauff's funeral is announced with burial scheduled at Linwood cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the chapel for visitation prior to the service.
Funeral services for Carleton Harman set in Moon chapel
Funeral services for Carleton Nelson Harman 1001 Second street SE who died at University hospital Tuesday will be conducted in the Moon chapel at 2 30 p m Thursday by the Rev E J Wykle Burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery at Marion Friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Nelson Harman
Second Street
University Hospital
Moon Chapel
E. J. Wykle
Oak Shade
Marion
Doschadis Release Ordered After Charges Dropped
Marvin Doschadis, 22, of 1221 First Avenue East, faced desertion charges after police arrested him following a Minnesota sheriff relay. An extradition waiver was challenged, a fugitive warrant issued, and the Preston county attorney ordered Doschadis released once charges were dropped and confirmation telegram arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Doschadis
First Avenue E
Doschadis
Preston
Minn
Minnesota
Dosehadis
Steve Stolba
Stolba
Jim Bailey
Deschadis
Bailey
German Planes Bombard England and Suez Canal Areas
Berlin reports German planes on Tuesday night successfully bombed the harbor at Great Yarmouth and an airfield in eastern England. Military objectives were hit along the Suez Canal Monday night and bombers attacked British defences near Marsa Matruh in Egypt. No British raids on German territory occurred Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Great Yarmouth
England
Suez Canal
Marsa Matruh
Egypt
Communist Slogan Change From The Yanks Are Not Coming
In New York the Daily Worker published a new wartime motto after Russia entered the war. The paper declared The Yanks are not coming too late, updating the prior cry The Yanks are not coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Communist Party
Russia
Daily Worker
Britain Warns Iran on Nazi Infiltration
In London Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons Britain warned Iran against allowing heavy infiltration of Germans, warning of danger from such activity and urging checks on German influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Iran
London
INL
Great Britain
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
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Fritz Zivic
Zivic Desperate
Missouri
Union Bus Depot
Second St. SE
North Western
Union Pacific
Pet Wilson and Co
Crete
Eddy Faner Witwer Grocers
Pet. Baker
Cellins Radio
Oniversal Crusher
L. Ne
Ttene Jeymead
State Legion
Ellis Pool
Herman
Billy Herman
Brooklyn Dodger
St. Louis Cardinal
Lou Warneke
Dodger
Harold Reiser
St. Louis
Martin Marion
Raider
RBI
Court House News
Charles Manning
Albert M. Moore
H. L. Ruthrauff
Linwood Cemetery
NEW Oil
Death Valley
Conoco Nt
Conoco
Purdue University
Chance
Continental Oil Co
America
Conoco N& Oil
Conoco Ni
Butterfield
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