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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
4
Ford Frick reads a letter from Lt. Larry French, now in the U S Navy, signaling his part in a coming invasion. The veteran pitcher, who once neared 200 wins, reflects on service, duty, and the war’s impact on baseball and its men.
The article notes 118 of 341 majors games were decided by one run. Frankie Frisch's Pirates lead in clutch wins 8 of 11, Cincinnati Reds 10 of 18, while White Sox 7 of 11 and Detroit 10 of 16 are strong closers. St Louis gaps show luck in tight games. Washington worst in close losses.
The Waltonian Archers held their second six golds tournament of the year at Ellis Park with 21 entrants. E Hoaglund of Portland Oregon claimed high honors after morning American and Columbia rounds and a mixed afternoon, posting top combined scores for men and women. The next Waltonian event is a six golds invitational shoot set for July 2.
Ray Schalk, long time Chicago White Sox catcher and former manager in both major and minor leagues, joins the Chicago Cubs as a scout. The veteran baseball figure previously served as manager of Milwaukee in the American Association.
One hundred twenty three boys attended the second lesson of the free swim school. Students learned water adjustment and floating with bob bing. They then practiced flutter kicking and several names were noted for passing the twelve foot flutter kick test.
Bobby Doerr star second baseman of the Boston Red Sox and teammates Leon Culberson and Roy Partee were rejected for military service. Doerr's tentative rejection cites a perforated eardrum and a 30 day recheck. Culberson and Partee were definitively rejected for a bad knee and bad ankle.
The American Association resumes play after a day of inactivity with a Milwaukee Brew ers tied to league lead and Louisville Colonels facing them. A second double header is set at St Paul with Toledo facing the Saints while Columbus meets Minneapolis and Kansas City hosts Indianapolis in single games.
The column notes sports remain a busy topic despite Pearl Harbor and ongoing war. It argues readers may prioritize invasion news over pennants, yet the writer pledges to continue sports coverage as a relief for troops and civilians, while acknowledging limited reader interest. It highlights Iowa’s athletic year, where 47 of 68 varsity awardees were freshmen, and mentions GI Gazette service-mail readers and an address-book of about 200 names.
The Hawks were outclassed by stronger teams as service athletes boosted the opponents while they pressed on with heart, continuing the effort despite the unfavorable result.
Milwaukee news notes Illinois the favorite to repeat its NCC track victory after winning the Central Collegiate meet at Great Lakes in Illinois. Southern California aims for a tenth straight title but navy regulations bar many stars. Big Six teams join the field, though the 48 hour navy rule keeps some athletes home.
In New Bedford Brockton lightweight Pat Demers outpointed Jackie Jura 188 percent to 150 in a local bout. Hartford saw Willie Pep win a decision over Julie Rogson 12734 to 150. Los Angeles featured Fritz Fitzpatrick knocking out Lane Hale 16014 to 16H.
Tonight at 6 p.m. Collins Radio meets Wilsons at Daniels Park as the M and J league runs three consecutive games nearby. Thursday features Iowa Manufacturing versus Qua ker Oats and Friday showcases Universal Engineering against LaFlant Choate.
Johnny Allen, veteran pitcher from St Peters burg Florida, rejoined the New York Giants by signing a contract after a talk with manager Mel Ott. He posted six wins and four losses last season, splitting time with the Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers.
Hartford report says Willie Pep, named world featherweight champion by the New York Boxing Commission, held his title clinched after a Wednesday victory.
The text notes a major win after his navy discharge, describing a ten round decision where Pep defeated Julie Kogan of New Haven in a Tuesday night bout.
Free tennis instruction continues on the Coe college women courts at C avenue and Fourteenth street NE. Sixteen more boys and girls joined the second lesson, bringing total attendance to 39. Local groups sponsor the program with top players teaching. Participants supply shoes rackets and balls. Evening sessions start at 6 30 p m with serve as tonight's focus.
University of Iowa athletic officials announced no Hawkeye athletes will compete in the national track and field championships in Milwaukee. Rex Whitworth, the British hurdler, is unavailable due to medical studies, and no other Hawkeyes have a chance to place.
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