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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1946

Page

3

Franklin and Roosevelt meet in district tourney at Coe Gym

Friday night Little Hawks defeat University High 28 to 26 to reach sub state, while Orioles beat Martelle 39 to 33. Franklin or Roosevelt in class A and St Marys Iowa City or Atkins in class B advance tonight. Cedar Rapids area pairings loom with 7 30 and 8 45 starts.

Iowa City Springville Coe College Little Hawks University High Orioles Martelle Franklin Roosevelt St. Mary’s Atkins Thunderbolts Rough Riders Gil Wilson

Boxing Roundup From Across The Nation

Boxers from multiple cities including New York Philadelphia St Louis New Orleans and San Francisco competed in non title bouts. Results show outpoints knockouts and decisions for fighters such as Bob Montgomery Sal Richie Phil Terranova Jock Leslie Leroy Wade Bobby Richards and Kenny Watkins among others.

Associated Press New York Bob Montgomery Philadelphia Tony Pellene Sal Richie Rudolph Torpedo Detroit New Orleans Jock Leslie Flint Mich Hush Pee Wee) Flores Tamps Fla Anthony Arnone Rocky Proganc Stamford Conn R. Mass Sto Denabet Ted ¥Ward Jesse Flynn Allen Philade Red Phil Paul Febbo Oo Jones Atlantic Beauford New Yor San Francisco Leroy Wade Cecilia Lozada Spokane Bobby Richards Portland Ore Ken Lindsay Vancouver B. C Hollywood Kenny Watkins Les Frank Augustain Anceres Sieta Ancries al Jordan San

Missouri picks Sparky Stalcup as new basketball coach

The University of Missouri curators named Wilbur Sparky Stalcup of Maryville Missouri Teachers College to succeed resigning head coach George Edwards as the State University cage sport leader.

ST. Louis University of Missouri of Wilbur “Sparky” Stalcup Maryville Teachers College George Edwards State Universi

District Scores from All Semi Final Round Games

In Atlantic area games Harlan beat Glidden 44 to 25 in semifinal A while Wiota topped Panama 56 to 26. Bloomfield saw Keokuk defeat Fort Madison 43 to 30 and Wayland beat Melrose 48 to 41 in semifinal B. Cedar Falls hosted Waverly 38 to 25 and Tripoli won over Wellsburg 39 to 28. Council Bluffs hosted Missouri Valley 29 to 23 and Mondamin defeated Treynor 42 to 32. Creston saw Osceola top Redfield 40 to 33 and Prescott beat Orient 27 to 25. Estherville had Spencer 40 to 26 over Sheldon while Milford edged Primghar 30 to 29. Le Mars featured Sioux City East 37 to 25 over Sioux City Leeds with Sloan 22 to 21 over Newkirk. Mason City defeated Northwood 50 to 34 and Ventura 29 to 14 over Mason City Holy Family. Storm Lake saw Manson 21 to 19 over Storm Lake and Pomeroy 30 to 27 over Ute. Webster City matched Radcliffe 26 to 23 and Livermore won 34 to 21 over Whittemore. Grinnell District games last night were postponed. Des Moines District completed Thursday.

Associated Press Atlantic Harlan Glidden Wiota Panama St. Mary's Bloomfield Keokuk Fort Madison Wayland Melrose Cedar Falls Waverly Waterloo Tripoli Wellsburg Council Bluffs Missouri Valley Shenandoah Mondamin Treynor Creston Osceola Redfield Prescott Orient Estherville Spencer Sheldon Milford Primghar LE Mars Sioux City Leeds Sloan Newkirk Mason City Northwood Ventura Holy Family Storm Lake Manson Pomeroy Ute Webster City Radcliffe Humboldt Livermore Whittemore Grinnell Des Moines

Illinois Matmen Set Pace in Big Ten Tournament

The University of Illinois led the Big Ten wrestling championships with six finalists and five more points from falls in the semifinals. Other team totals included Indiana five, Iowa four, and Michigan, Ohio State three, with several individual matches and byes noted across weights from 121 to 195 pounds.

Illinois Matmen Ill University of Illinois Illini Indiana Purdue Iowa Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota Chicago Icuzza Wis Bolak Ind Pantelas Gins Ohio St Enema Takimoto Minn Quinlan Pione Mich Holt Palmer Chionse Lappin Dieli Cook Kopel Kachiroubas Ferrer Sersie Netteshiem Smith Demore Puchanny Ing Barker Eastling Inn George Efeat Mottelson Perry Stora Wiskocil Natke N Western Ee Ee Ben Courtright Inned Marlin Jamer Petrason Knowles Ave McCool Andy and Ivy Horace Ivy Jason Iind Apiro Baker Barbaro Gra Chiames Ardito Abela Johnson Rajevich Brown Eeeee Til Hager Golonka Frattina Tonto Io St Dworski Diienyseo Seef Wilson

Broad Jump Mark Sets Record at Big Ten Indoor Meet

Illinois leads Michigan after a night of tests as Lloyd Labeach launches 23 feet 11.34 inches to set a new broad jump mark. Ohio State and Iowa also qualified several competitors while Northwestern failed to advance.

Chicago Illinois Michigan Illini Wolverines Lloyd Labeach

Gold Ball Meet At Y Reaches Quarter-Finals

The Y M C A Gold Ball tournament in Iowa City advances to the quarterfinals with Collins Radio Kadera's Iowa Steel Windsor Tavern moving on. Collins beat Wag according to box scores. Kadera's defeated Shellsburg. Iowa Steel edged LaPlant's. Windsor Tavern beat Aurora. John Kitch led Windsor with 17 points.

Collins Radio Kadera’s Iowa City Iowa Steel Windsor Tavern Y.M.C.A Herwig LaPlant Steelers Aurora John Kitch Windsor Collins St .Waggoner Quar My Shedek Morningstar Forey Newell Draker Waggoner Stephens Gronenboom Vernon Hepker Swanson Nelson Wagoner Jennings

Clutier Girls Ace Heads for Fourth State Run

Clutier high school girls basketball, led by freshman Ardella Knoop who averages 19.42 points, seeks a fourth state appearance in six years at Drake University Fieldhouse Des Moines after a 22 win season. Coach John Schoenfelder's team won the title in 1942 and placed fourth in 1943 with victories over Sacred Heart Monticello and Carlisle Wildcats.

Clutier Drake University Des Moines John Schoenfelder Sextets Sacred Heart of Monticello Carlisle Wildcats Ardella Knoop

All Eight Teams Lined Up for Garden Tourney

New York city opens the national invitation basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden next Thursday night eight teams entered. Rhode Island joins with an average of 78 points per game and an 18 2 mark this season. Other entrants include West Virginia Virginia John s Bowling Green Arizona Syracuse and City College students.

New York INS Madison Square Garden Rhode Island Wigan Manone Estirginia John’s Bowling Green Arizona Syracuse Tudents City College

Postville In Muskies Lose To Davenport In Substate Row

Sub-state high school basketball qualifiers announced as 32 district winners advance to the sub-state finals at Iowa City. Postville reaches class A with a 34 28 semifinal win over Waukon, while McGregor falls 36 34 to Lawler in class B, Davenport defeats Muscatine 29 21 in A finals, Ottumwa beats Washington 28 26 in A semifinal.

L. E. Shelley DES Moines Iowa City the Gazette Postville Waukon McGregor Flashy Lawler Schultz Sk Ludeman Tawi Junko Bogue Preston Preston High Warner Davenport Muscatine Sovsueat Paulsen Muscatine High Leach Crawfordsville Martinsburg Martin

Oklahoma Aggies Dominate Drake as Iowa Preflight Beats Loyola

The Oklahoma Aggies led by 7-foot Bob Kurland cruised past Drake 65 to 25 in Des Moines as they extended their MVC title run to 11 straight wins. Tulsa fell to Morningside 46 to 44 in overtime, while Iowa Preflight topped Loyola of Chicago 50 to 40 and awaited west coast travel to face St. Mary’s preflight.

Associated Press Oklahoma Aggies Bob Kurland Aggies Kurland Des Moines Drake Tulsa Missouri Valley Morningside Sioux City Iowa Loyola of Chicago Navy West Coast St. Mary’s

Brilliant Golf Pairs Lead Miami Four Ball Semi finals

Miami Springs Fla. brilliant sharp shooters Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret prepare for the semi finals of the international four ball. They face Vic Ghezzi and Bob Hamilton who won their berth by defeating Chick Rutan and Claude Harmon 4 and 3. Hogan shot 31 on the first nine and Demaret made a 60 foot chip for an eagle.

Miami Springs Fla Ben Hogan Hershey Jimmy Demaret Miami Springs Country Club Hogan Demaret Vic Ghezzi Bob Hamilton Chick Rutan Claude Harmon Chandler Harper Herman Keiser Byron Nelson Harold “Jug” McSpaden Pyar Tony Penna

Star Champs Uncovered in Gloves Finals

Chicago report on Golden Gloves finals highlights two rising stars Keith Nuttall of Brigham City Utah and Bob Foxworth of St. Louis who impressed with early knockouts. Foxworth stopped James Treadwell in the first round and Nuttall knocked out Milton Dockins and Richard Krohn to win titles as Chicago hosts crowned champions. Other Friday winners include Eddie Dames Jack Dicker Hershel Acton Julius Menendez Stanley Shealy and Joe Frucci. The champions will face the eastern Golden Gloves team in New York on March 25.

Chicago Ringsiders Tiny Keith Nuttall Brigham City Utah Bob Foxworth St. Louis Joe Louis Tony Zale King Barney Ross Nuttall Foxworth James Treadwell Army E.T.O Treadwell Milton Dockins Richard Krohn New Orleans Eddie Dames Jack Dicker Hershel Acton Oklahoma City Julius Menendez Stanley Shealy Joe Frucci Gary Ind New York

Marsh Qualifies For Two Events In Big Ten Meet

Ohio State leads with 18 qualifiers in the Big Ten swim meet at Minneapolis as Michigan, Northwestern, Iowa, and Purdue also advance numerous swimmers. Illinois and Minnesota field few entries, while Wisconsin and Indiana have none.

Marsh Minneapolis Minnesota Purdue Iowa Hausenbeek Illinois Hirose Ohio State Hobart Remnant Michigan Tittle Adell Grimm Hannigan Hill Mann Ilinois Fries Weinberg Maine Fetterman Tannehill Northwestern Ahiman Robertson Reusche Councilman Trumble Craig Matters Haulenbeek Schauer Hennigan Parese Adams

Big Ten May Not Add Another New Member

Chicago AP report notes the Big Ten may not add another member after the University of Chicago withdrew from the league. Rumors had linked Pittsburgh and Michigan State as possible tenth members, but claims were denied and Chicago’s departure leaves the door effectively closed for future additions.

Big Ten Chicago University of Chicago Maroons University of Pittsburgh Michigan State

Untitled college basketball score brief

A slate of basketball scores shows Boston University beating a team 55 to 46 as Loyola of Iowa defeats Drake of California 52 to 37. Tulsa over Oklahoma A and M. and Colorado wins 46 to 37 in a three game Pacific Coast series to decide the conference title.

Aroard Boston University Loyola Oy Meena Tulsa Oklahoma A M. Drake California Tdshe Wreming Colorado

Seventh Service Command Tourney Semi Finals Result

In Cheyenne Wyoming the Seventh Service Command tourney semifinals saw Jefferson Missouri defeat Camp Crowder Missouri 687 to 47 and Fort Waseee Wyoming fail to score against Fort Snelling Minnesota 43 to 1. Fort Leavenworth Hospital Kansas and O Reilly General are noted in the women's finals with scores 38 and 26 respectively.

Seventh Service Command Cheyenne Wio Jefferson Camp Crowder Fort Waseee Wyo Fort Snelling Minn Ene Ee Ital A. Ae Esp Riley Kan Fort Lesan Colo Fort Leavenworth Hospital O'Reilly General

Dubuque Ski Tourney Attracts Stars From Several Clubs

Five Nelson brothers of Beloit Ski club are among top competitors announced for Sundays Longview Ski club tournament in Dubuque. Ralph Emerson of Norge Ski club Chicago returns to tourney action after three years in a German prison camp. Other clubs include Duluth Rockford Wisconsin St Paul Ironwood and Iron Mountain Mich. Exhibition jumps by 13 year olds Jerome Dilly Beloit and Ralph Marshall Dubuque.

Dubuque SNS Nelson Brothers Beloit Longview Ralph Emerson Norge Chicago Duluth Rockford University of Wisconsin St. Paul Ironwood Iron Mountain Mich Jerome Dilly Ralph Marshall

First Fiddle Favored In Santa Anita Handicap

ARCADIA Calif AP tentative facts for Saturdays Santa Anita handicap run with First Fiddle as probable favorite. Race time around 4 35 p m PST sixth of eight races. Purse about 100 000 added with approximate winnings of 102 600 to winner plus 20 000 second 10 000 third and 5 000 fourth. NBC radio coverage Clem McCarthy set to start at 6 30 p m CST.

Arcadia Calif Santa Anita NBC Clem McCarthy CST

Montgomery Ragged in Beating Tony Pellone

In New York at Madison Square Garden Bob Montgomery won a easy 10 round non title bout over Tony Pellone of New York. The Lightweight Champion displayed signs of rust from 18 months in the army and still lagged behind his pre war form.

New York Bob Montgomery Tony Pellone Madison Square Garden Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Movie Timetable Roundup From Local Theaters

At Paramount, Cinderella Jones and Danger Signal show at set times. State presents House of Dracula and Isle of the Dead. Palace features The House on 92nd Street and Prairie Thunder. Rialto screens Gun Town and The True Glory. Times lists Thrill of a Romance and Happy-Go-Lucky. Strand offers Trail to Gunsight and San Diego I Love You. Marion features People Are Funny and Throw a Saddle on a Star with multiple daily showings.

the Gazette Paramount Hollywood Iowa Isle of the Dead Palace 92Nd Street San Diego Marion

Breneman Breaks Ground in Hollywood Movie Portrait

Nadine Subotnik notes Tom Breneman rises beyond radio fame in Breakfast in Hollywood. The film highlights Breneman’s screen presence and his Good Neighbor charm as audiences attend the broadcast and plots focus on a girl and a sailor amid supporting acts by Bonita Granville Beulah Bondi Zasu Pitts Billie Burke Andy Russell Spike Jones and City Slickers King Cole Trio. The Chicago premiere drew crowds that eclipsed other business, signaling strong ticket appeal.

Hollywood Tom Breneman Bonita Granville Eddie Ryan Beulah Bondi Zasu Pitts Harold Schuster Paramount Theater Frank Sinatra Bing Crosby Breneman ABC Billie Burke Andy Russell Spike Jones City Slickers King Cole Chicago

Notice of estate claim deadline in Linn County

Notice identifies Lucille M. Carver as executrix of the estate of Cunning late of Linn County. All persons indebted must settle immediately and file claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. James J. Patterson, attorney, represents the estate.

Lucille M. Carver James Patterson

Notice of Administrators for Aletha Armstrong Estate

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of January 1946, Oren W. Armstrong Roy R. Armstrong and William M. Johnson attorney were appointed administrators of the Aletha Armstrong estate in Linn County Iowa. All persons owing debts to the estate must pay promptly. Claims against the estate must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa within the required time.

Iowa Linn Wen Aletha Armstrong Linn County Oren W. Armstro Roy R. A Wm. M. Johnson

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