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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1944

Page

5

Universal Engineers Rally For 3-2 Victory Over Iowa Manufacturers

In a tight M-1 league game at Daniels Park, Universal Engineers came from behind in the final two innings to defeat the Iowa Manufacturers 3-2. Ted Frese struck out 11 for the Manufacturers, while Universal’s Coon hit an inside-the-park homer in the first inning. A late rally produced the tying run, and Schal lau drove in the winning run after Bailey and Slau son reached base.

Daniels Park Universal Engineers Iowa Ted Frese Schallaun Universal Coon Lee Bailey Frese Bergen Benedict Bailey Rucker Schallau Slauson Gugler AB Schirm Balley Petree Ibreyes Oon Pickart Rice Wise Schamberger ABR Ors Slauson Gueler Ludeman Burgess Berren Universal Iowa Mfg Batte Joe Bailey Ase Bargess Pickart-Lee Bailey-Schambereer Manufacturing Oe Bailey Schalina Nd Stodola Ahrens

Plan to Celebrate Connie Mack's 50th Year as Manager

Philadelphia AP indicates a city wide drive to honor Connie Mack on his fiftieth year as a major league manager. A large committee led by John C. Bell and Bert Bell aims to organize events around the Athletics vs. New York Yankees game on August 4, predicted to draw the biggest baseball crowd in Philadelphia.

Connie Philadelphia Connie Mack John C. Bell Pennsylvania Bert Bell Pittsburgh Steelers New York Yankees

All Star Squad Meeting After M-1 Game

A meeting is set at Iowa Manufacturing offices Wednesday evening after the M-1 game for all players and the three managers on the all-star squad.

Iowa

Detail for Today Striker

A navy striker is not a man on strike but one who works toward a goal such as becoming a pharmacist's mate. He rises early to clean the sick bay, runs errands, tends simple cases, and fatigues himself with the hope of earning the rating. Once he achieves that aim, he is no longer a striker.

Passeau Rejected For Military Service In Chicago

Claude Passeau a 35 year old Chicago Cubs pitcher was rejected for military service due to a back injury. He underwent a physical at the Chicago induction headquarters Friday morning. Passeau is a right hander six feet three inches tall and 198 pounds with a 2 4 record this season after yesterday’s result. He had a 15 12 mark last year.

Chicago INS Claude Passeau Chicago Cubs Passeau

Brewers Stretch Association Lead Amid Fast Pace

The Milwaukee Brewers hold a commanding lead in the American Association as Columbus Red Birds trail by seven games after a 2-1 loss to St Paul. Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 4-1 and 4-2, while Toledo beat Minneapolis to gain ground on third. Louisville defeated Kansas City to stay close to second place.

Columbus Red Birds Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Red Birds Brewers Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Madhens

Bounding Home Faces Ten Rivals in Dwyer Stakes

Bounding Home, the Belmont winner, challenges nine three year olds in the $50,000 Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct. Top weight 126 pounds, he meets By Jimming Stir Up Lucky Draw Stymie and Kaytee as crowd expectations run about 40,000 with odds around 6-1 for Bounding Home. Gayle Smith rides Bounding Home, while Ted Atkinson, Eddie Arcaro, Johnny Longden and Jimmy Stout pilot the others.

New York Bounding Home Aqueduct Belmont Park William Ziegler, Jr Espino A. P. Parker Jimming Mrs. Payne Whitney George D. Widener Ethel D. Jacobs Stymie Joe Goldbland Erlanger Roy B. Martin Kaytee

Rogenski Named St. Ambrose Coach

Steve Rogenski a former Moline high school and Notre Dame football player is appointed head coach of all sports at St Ambrose academy announced by Rev John B McEntry principal on Friday.

Boxing Roundup of Winners from Multiple Cities

In Worcester and beyond, Williams of New York knocked out Sbans in a 126 bout. Albanese of Everett won on points over Back in Manchester. Castilloux of Montreal stopped Laperriere in the Canadian lightweight welterweight title fight. Moore of San Francisco and Burley of Pittsburgh scored wins in their respective bouts.

New York Williams Trenton Cico Sbans Los Angeles Worcester Mass the Albanese Cverett Charlie Backofen Manchester Conn Montreal Dave Castilloux Albert Laperriere San Francisco Jerry Moore New Yorke Sheik Ranger Jesuo Hollywood Charley Burley

Nats Beat Red Sox In Major League Box Score

Washington defeats Boston 7 to 1 as Torres, Sullivan, and Myatt drive in runs. Strong relief work by Lake helps Washington secure the win while Doerr and Cronin pace Boston’s offense.

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Eagles Sweep Open League With 9 4 Victory

Eagles win 9 to 4 over Beck in an Open league game highlighted by two hometown players from naval service Ossie Anderson pitched a one hit game and Otto Thorson added two hits. Major division saw Collins Radio top Iowa Steel 7 to 3. Girls league results include Becks edging Iowa Mfg 7 to 6 and WMT defeating Iowa Mfg Office 19 to 5. Sanitary Dairy beat LaPlant Choate 14 to 2 and Turner Company beat Collins Radio 02.

Eagle Eagles Collins Iowa Steel Dick Lamont Phillips John Becks Iowa Mfg. Factory Becks WMT Iowa Mfg Office Sanitary Dairy LaPlant- Choate Turner Company Collins Radio Gown Becks Anderson Quinn Ghemmer Ryan Iowa Steedmont Benedict Homme Fields Basil League Church of Brethren Calvar Oe Tist Kale Evens Horta Simon Lowe Mfg Tay’or HS Elas Omer Calan Sanitary Deiry LaPlant- Schoot Peterson E! Maudsley Schmidts Town Mizitary Naughton Scott Aemonuel and Barne Turner Co Ross and Prusek Barnhart Smith

Germain Faces Zaharias In Western Open Final

Dorothy Germain and Babe Didrikson Zaharias advanced to a 36 hole final for the Western open title at Long Park Ridge. Zaharias erased a late deficit by holing a 40 foot putt on 17 and will duel Germain, a 20 year old Drexel Hill Pennsylvania student, in a dramatic championship match.

Chicago George Zaharias Babe Didriksen Dorothy Germain Drexel Hills Miss Germain Zaharias Long Park Ridge Patty Berg Marines Bloomington Miss Haemmerle Miss Haemerle Paris

Standings and Schedule From Industrial League Board

Standings show Iowa Manufacturing leading with 71.875 percent and Wilsons at 45.444. Schedule lists Sunday matchups Speeder vs Wilsons and Engineers vs LaPlant. Leading batters include Holloway Town Engineering 530 and Stan Miller Wilsons 400 with other top scores and hitters from Speeder, Universal, and Quaker Oats.

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National League Standings And Friday Results

NL standings show St Louis leading with 30 wins and 30 losses tied for first in the group with Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. Friday results include Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 0 and Chicago 3 Cincinnati in the only completed games before darkness.

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Broadway gossip and box office tall tales from Winchell column

Walter Winchell notes on Gone with the Wind grosses at 34 million and prior records, theater gossip from New York including Mae West, Catherine Was Great rehearsals, and a clash between Times and the Times over convention coverage, plus society weddings, film subjects, and troop-era cultural currents.

Mark Twain New York M. Todd John J. Astor Austin Janes Catherine Husky Demen Arthur Krock the Times Turner Catledge

The Cedar Rapids Onytte Established 1883 Gazette Company

The Cedar Rapids newspaper details its founding by The Gazette Company in 1883 and notes daily and Sunday publication at 400 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists entry dates for second class matter and mentions wire service affiliations with AP and UPI and subscription rates for various editions.

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Yanks Rally To Tie For Third With 5 1 Win

Yankees beat the Athletics 5 1 as George Stirnweiss homered and drove in three runs after three hits and a steal. Stirnweiss leads New York with a .284 average and his 16th stolen base in 18 attempts.

New York Philadelphia Stiran’s Whitelf Methenyr Simmons Martinif Lindell Estatellact Etten Hayes Hemsleyh OlSiebert Grimes Kell Stirnweiss Martin Metheny Siebert Hemsley Dublel Estatella Athletics Hamlin Berry Dubiel Rommel, Grieve and Weafer George “Snuffy New York Yankees Joe Gordon North Carolina University Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Snuffy

Appointment of Administratrix and Executrix in Linn County

Notice announces Emma M. Young named Administratrix of William Bred Young estate in Linn County Probate No. 17558 with requests for debts and claims to be paid or filed. Also Agnes M. Hampton named Executrix of E C Hampton estate with payment of debts and filing of claims in Linn County District Court.

Hollywood Casting Shakeup for Experiment Perilous

Dorothy Manners reports a casting shuffle for the RKO melodrama Experiment Perilous with George Brent opposite Hedy Lamarr and Paul Lukas, replacing Gregory Peck who is tied to David Selznick’s Barnhardt project with Ingrid Bergman.

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Theater Schedule Highlights For Saturday Showings

The Gazette lists time marks for Paramount Rialto Marion and State theaters with film titles such as And the Angels Sing Marine Raiders Gildersleeve's Ghost Bridge of San Luis Rey Swing Fever Empty Holsters Manila Calling Old Acquaintance Follow the Band The Girl in the Case The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Standing Room Only and more. Showtimes include matinees evenings late slots and multiple venues across locations.

Rialto Manila Marion Morgan’s Creek

Angels Sing Slightly Mad Yet Merry Comedy at Paramount

A lighthearted review of AND THE ANGELS SING at the Paramount starring Dorothy Lamour Betty Hutton Diana Lynn Mimi Chandler and Fred MacMurray. The four Angel daughters join MacMurray’s band in a carefree farce with song and flirtation. Diana Lynn earns top notice as the most appealing, while the rest provide eager romantic schemes and comic hijinks.

and the Angels Dorothy Lamour Betty Hutton Diana Lynn Mimi Chandler Fred MacMurray Paramount Theater Dorothy Betty Mimi Diana Mac Murray MacMurray Hutton

Estate of George C Johnston Administratrix Notice

Notice is hereby given that Ella M Johnston is Administratrix of the estate of George C Johnston late of Linn County Iowa. All persons in interest must file their claims duly authenticated in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court office. Dvisht Krumboltz is attorney for the estate.

Linn County District Court John Stanek Cedar Rapids Iowa E. C Hampeton Town Agnes M. Hampton Carl Hendrickson State of George C. Johnston Ella M Johnston Dvisht

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