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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1945

Page

5

Waverly Cats into Finals as District Playoffs Head to Sub-States

Waverly, defending champions and 19th straight win, beat Independ ence 24 to 19 at Cedar Falls to reach the title game against West Waterloo. Harlan faces Atlantic in the Cass county finals while Marshalltown and Central Iowa champ continued to the Le Mars finals, with Ottawa and Clinton-area teams also advancing as several Class A squads reach the final round.

Des Moines Waverly Frank Kinigh Cedar Rapids Harlan Independence Cedar Falls West Waterloo Atlantic Cass Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs Thomas Jedereen Marshalltown Central Iowa Pella Speedy Willard Shaw Central of Sioux City le Mars Trinity Ottumwa Muscatine Bulldogs Centerville Muskies Lyons Clinton Washington Little Six Keokuk Fairfield Burlington Fort. Madison Waterloo West Nashua

Roosevelt and Franklin Play Tight Low Scoring Deficit Game

A sparsely scored game between the Roughriders and Thunderbolts ends with Franklin beating Roosevelt 22 to 18 as both teams manage few field goals and the lead changes through three quarters. Key scorers include Petrzelka Jennings Rust and Gable for Franklin and Roosevelt’s Long and Bailey among others. Also noted is a legal notice: an Iowa Lincoln County executrix appointment for Thomas E. Hartman with payment and claim procedures.

Wilson Vinton Fan Franklin Roosevelt Ramblers Jays Don Harmon Zeke Hoyle Dick Stolte McKinley Franklin Roughriders Thunderbolts Norm Long Fred Gable Grant Jennings Thunderbolls Ray Petrzelka Long Jennings Newell Gable Petrzelka Roughrider Rod Rust Billy Chadima Piffelp Bailey Chidima McConnell Phillins Sass Benson Martin Rust Watson State of Iowa Linn County Thomas E. Hartman Iowa Iowan

Wiota Defeats Steamboat Rock 44–35 for Girls State Final

Wiota, defending champion, advances to the state championship at Drake Fieldhouse after a 44 to 35 win over Steamboat Rock and a strong 13‑point third period run led by Phyllis Armstrong. Coon Rapids edged Seymour 25–21 to set up the finals and a consolation game for Steamboat Rock.

Wiota Steamboat Rock Coon Rapids Seymour DES Moines Drake Viota Verdelle Schuneman Steamboat Rapids Miss Schuneman Phyllis Armstrong

Gold Dust Twins Set to Meet Picard Revolta in Semi Final

Nelson and McSpaden, the gold dust twins, lead the $7,500 International four ball event as they face Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta in the feature semi final. Hogan and Dudley rally from five holes down after 29 holes but fall 4 and 3 to the favored duo.

Miami, Fla Golddust Twins Byron Nelson Harold “Jug” McSpaden Henry Picard Harrisburg Johnny Revolta Evanston Ill Nelson McSpaden Ben Hogan Ed Dudley Atlantic City N. J Sammy Snead Hot Springs Wva PGA Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Denny Shute Akron Ohio Sammy Byrd Detroit Hogan Dudley Nelson- McSpaden Deeat

District Semifinal Scores From AP Report Across Iowa

AP district results list semifinal scores for Class A and B in major cities including Atlantic Boone Cedar Falls Des Moines Dubuque Grinnell Le Mars Mason City Muscatine Ottumwa Spirit Lake Webster City and others. Notable line scores feature Harlan 41 over Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 36 and Dallas Center 44 Bondurant 28 in Class B final.

Sentative Davenport Ames Central Iowa Nevada Boone Ogden Burlington Keokuk Dowling Des Moines Dubuque Elkader Newton le Mars Charles City Mason City Creston Clarinda Chariton Sac City Storm Lake Spencer Spirit Lake Eagle Grove Webster City Atlantic Harlan Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson Dallas Center Bondurant Loras Preston McGregor Grinnell Jeimepecantown Pella Sioux City Central Trinity Northwood Hampton MT. Aks Corning x- Clarinda Corydon Bloomfield Ottumwa Centerville Sac Rockwell Denison Las Ax Shell Spirit Lake Bancraft St. John Webster City Oe A

Boxing Roundup Results From Across U S Venues

AP reports mixed pro bouts across major cities with wins by Jiggs Donahue Milo Theodorescu and others while several fights end in points decisions. Notable results include Jackie Ryans stopping Leroy Wade and Buddy Hayes edging Wall Lee in a Boston match.

New York Rocky Graziano New Forks T. Q Billy Arnold Philaelphia Worcester Mass Timothy “Buddy” Hayes Boston T. X Wall Lee Phoenix Ariz Detroit George Kochsa Akron Coley Welch Portland Philadelphia Jiggs Donahue Milo Theodorescu Providence Mario Mileelli Brooklyn Sackle Peters Reading Pua Bobby Winters Philadelphis Ernie Vetrone Drew San Francisco Jackie Ryans San Francisco T.K.O Leroy Wade Hollywood Calif Tobby Yaere

Eight Golden Gloves champions crowned in Chicago

Eight champions emerged from a field of over 220 boxers from 28 cities in 23 states. Chicago claimed the team title with 15 points after three finals wins, while Los Angeles took second with 14 points. Individual victors include Jackie Boyd, Bob Jarvis, Virgil Franklin, Bernard Paige, Gilbert Garcia, John Garcia, Adolfo Quijano, and Luke Baylark with decisive bouts and a first round knockout by Quijano.

Chicago Seaboard Appalachian Mountains Jackie Boyd Bob Jarvis Kansas City Virgil Franklin Oklahoma City Bernard Paige Gilbert Garcia Fort Worth Texas John Garcia Cpl Adolfo Quijano Los Angeles Luke Baylark Boyd Frank Rivera Jarvis Hector Marquez Franklin William Stevenson Cleveland Paige Roscoe Scully Garcia Robert Wilson Sioux City Dick Smith Quijano Tom Attra Baylark John Harding

Michigan Lays Two More Big Ten Titles On

CHICAGO AP Michigan's Wolverines face a tough night as they defend two Big Ten titles in track and swimming. The in door carnival at the University of Chicago and the Northwestern meet pit Ken Doherty's track squad against a strong Illinois program, while Matt Mann's swimmers may clash with Ohio State.

Chicago Michigan Wolverines University of Chicago Northwestern University Ken Doherty Wolverine Matt Mann Illinois Ohio State

Allied All Stars vs Y Stars End In 50 47 Thriller

Clarence Turner reports a tight 50 47 Allied All-Stars victory over the Y league Stars on the Y M C A floor. Hendryx hook shot and Joe Dolan free throw late sealed the win after a 47 all stalemate with two minutes left. Ian led with 19 points while Stark added 15 for the Y stars.

Allied All-Stars Stars Y League Y.M.C.A Hendryx Joe Dolan Allied Stars Kirch Dolan Stark Selken Miller Y Stars All Stars Ian Clark

Arnold upset by Graziano for first kayo at MSG

In New York Billy Arnold the 19 year old Philadelphia challenger known for 28 knockouts was knocked out in the third round by Rocky Graziano before 14 037 fans at Madison Square Garden. Referee Frankie Fullam halted the bout at 1 54 of the third round giving Graziano a technical knockout and his first loss for Arnold who had not lost since facing Fritzie Zivic.

New York Billy Arnold Dynamiter Philadelphia Arnold Rocky Graziano Madison Square Garden Graziano Brooklyn Frankie Fullam Haye Fritzie Zivic

Tug Wilson Chosen Czar of Big Ten

Kenneth L. Tug Wilson Northwestern University athletic director was unanimously named Big Ten conference athletic commissioner to succeed the late Major John L. Griffith. A 48 year old former Drake AD and Illinois standout, Wilson previously led Northwestern sports for two decades and helped build Drake Relays into a national track highlight.

Tug Wilson Czar Big Ten Chicago Kenneth L. “Tug” Wilson Northwestern University John L. Griffith Wilson Griffith National Collegiate Athletic Association Northwestern Evanston Drake University Des Moines Iowa Drake University of Illinois United States George Huff Illinois Major Griffith

Pfeffer Sparks Lincoln League with 704 in Bowling Night

Red Pfeffer rolled 247 232 225 for 704 to lead Lincoln alleys as seven others chased high scores. Tony Novotny, John Hoppe, Speck Workman and Chuck Rammelsburg posted top totals in the 600 Club while multiple leagues filled the lanes at Red Crown and Lincoln in Friday action.

Red Pfeffer Lincoln Tony Novotny John Hoppe Speck Workman Chuck Rammelsburg Red Crown Barney Knowles Kuba Herb Taylor Mutual Dale J. Stanek Garden Cutter Sorensen L. W Shroder Palumbo Knowles Driscoll Montillion Blind Stanck Randall Crawford Slechert Rebelski Hansen VFY We Lund Iy Garden Knouf J. Scolaro Wineer Turdik Cacek Kerres Skorp I _i Hiandicap Zachor Foster Rocarck Mandicap Leagul Hamm's Beer Star-Mon Rev Lovan Stephenson Layton Vesely SK Kennedy Astrosky Winnett Kehm Burlingame Ewoldts Reddy Kliowatt C. R. Crushers Shrader Dalton Robb An Hawley Pack Sheppard Countryman Herbeck Crew Universal Ene Rand Sale Workman Choosky Clark Ross Svec Jakoubee Stroleny Thomnas Rebec Rammelsbure lHandicap Merchants’ Bank Jowa Mfg Brown St Daviness Flintwee Churchill Bunker Gunn

Red Skelton Weds Model in Beverly Hills Ceremony

Hollywood AP reports comedian Red Skelton and 23 year old former model Maureen Davis from Casper Wyoming wed Friday at Beverly Vista Community Church in Beverly Hills.

Hollywood Richard Red) Skelton Georgia Maureen Davis Casper Wyo Beverly Vista Beverly Hills

Cronin Seeks Game Condition With Red Sox

Boston manager Joe Cronin, 38, aims to play this season to bolster the infield, despite long layoff since 1941, and four players join spring training at Pleasantville New Jersey next week. Cuban arrivals expected for Senators training as early as Monday.

Boston Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Red Sox Cronin Pleasantville N. J Pete Fox Bob Johnson Rex Cecil Mike Ryba College Park Ossie Bluege Washington Senators Nat Clark Griffith Joe Kuhel George Myatt Harland Clift Fred Vaughn

The Keys of the Kingdom and Other Double Features At Local Theaters

Saturday schedule lists multiple theaters with film titles and showtimes including Paramount The Keys of the Kingdom and The Crime Doctor's Courage, Iowa The Three Caballeros, Winged Victory, Palace The National Barn Dance and Heavenly Days, Rialto Shadows in the Night and California Joe, Times Dragon Seed and Her Primitive Man, Marion The Climax and Girl Rush.

Palace Rialto California Marion

Garson Enshrined in Madame Tussaud Wax Works

Louella Parsons reports Greer Garson elected to join Madame Tussaud’s London wax works joining Mary Pickford Sara Bernhardt and Eleanora Dusa. War material shortages push MGM to send Mrs Miniver costume for the figure.

London Greer Garson Jollywood INS Madame Tussaud Mary Pickford Sara Bernhardt Eleanora Dusa Immortals Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mrs. Miniver The Wax Works Greer

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