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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1942

Page

6

Eastern Iowa districts thrill with Sharon Montour and West Branch wins

Sharon defeats Keswick 19-18 in Iowa City as Montour crushes Guernsey 54-24 at Marshalltown. West Branch edges Marengo 28-24, while Williamsburg falls 47-27 to Keokuk. Grundy Center upsets Tama 29-20 at Marshalltown, New Hampton rallies past Waukon 50-39. Waterville beats Calmar 34-29 in class B action.

Keswick Guernsey Grundy Center Waterville New Hampton Iowa Sharon Montour West Branch Marengo Williamsburg Waukon Tama Iowa City Marshalltown Sharon-Keswick Johnson County Bill Anderson Keokuk Don O'Donnell Iowa Cedar Champs Marshalltowr Klosterboer J. Thill O'Riley Davis Schnurr Earl Erickson Pase Wauon Calmar Luzum Brothers Vic Leo Joe Tysland Bernie Steiber Allamakee County Boys Marense Weal Anderson Kannon Franey J Rummelis Sherman Christensen O'Lodee I Johnson Willamsburg Ann Banner Juert Schmidt Schiatter Aenglehert Grahams Brysone O.cranston S Strate Atmbott Harness Frazee Faden, & McGauhey Hartzell T Hartzler Robertts d/Smith Altmater Bhaffer O'Werm'storfer O'Rourke Zahradnek Morrison Ridenour Wauken New Hampton Fa David Bloorman Chnurr Ritchel Ae Fifkson Babcock Williams Wessells I Mahoney Byole Moore Watermile Tp Tyaland Cory Klosterboer Barnes Nnleslic Th Hecht Kupko M Appel En Tifterden Vanderwalle Meyers O'Alexander i Coleman Grundy Montour HM Guernsey Wolfs Green Bank

Three Hawkeye Teams Heading to Conference Meets

Three University of Iowa athletic squads will compete over the weekend in Big Ten title events. The wrestling team is a strong favorite in Chicago with a 6-1 start and a recent loss to Chicago. The swim team defends its runner up status at Ann Arbor with Iowa aiming to improve on last year’s runner up finish. The gymnastics squad starts in Minneapolis against four other entrants as the season momentum builds.

Iowa City University of Iowa Chicago Hawkeye Grapplers Iowans Iowa Ann Arbor Mich Hawkermen Minneapolis Naval Air

Whitlow Wyatt to Stand on Record in 1942 talks

Whit low Wyatt, who contributed 22 victories to Brooklyn's pennant drive last season, says he will stand on his record in salary negotiations with President Larry MacPhail. Wyatt said MacPhail offered $13,500, a small raise, and Wyatt declined to name his target but seeks a pretty good increase.

Buchanan, Ga Whitlow Wyatt Brooklyn Larry MacPhail Wyatt MacPhail

Red Oak Seizes A A U Cage Crown Path

Red Oak Iowa eliminated defending champions Omaha Hef flingers in the second round to reach the A A U Midwest semifinals. They join Old Home Bread of Sioux City Lincoln Nut House and Omaha Metz in the bracket with Red Oak set to play Metz Thursday night.

OMAHA Red Oak Omaha Hefflingers Old Home Bread of Sioux City Lincoln Nut House Omaha Metz Metz

Schedule of City Pin Tourney Opening Weekend

Secretary Frank Stanek announced the opening weekend schedule for the city bowling tournament at Red Crown alleys. The event spans three weekends with doubles singles and teams events listed for Saturday March 14 and Sunday March 15, detailing partners, entrants, and starting times across multiple lanes and sponsor teams.

Red Crown Frank Stanek H. Hallard H. Hense Dorland J_ Krumbholtz G. Beals W. Krumbholtz Emory James Bud Klebeck Wes Jonda George Davis Albert Linkenback O. Dorland J. Krumbholtz LaPlant-Choate LaPlant-Choate Engineers LaPlant-Choate Service American Legion Lown Steel John Beck Athletic Goods Limback Lumber Co Penick Oil P O& F Ltd. Inc My-T-Fine P. & F Ltd Penick Syrup P. & F. Ltd Inc Douglas Starch P & F. Ltd Cherry-Burrell Freezers Woody Stolba Gill Moeller Ralph Kennedy G. Driscoll T Miller Frank Hefner Norris Hunt Marvin Rocarek J. E. Yonda R E, Briles A. C. Nelson J S. Tower H. Cutler T. Emery Oxley-Vander Linden K. C. Harmer Filbert Martin D. E. Grim Dan Estes M. Brown L. Morningstar Harold F Pollitz Fred Steuber Cecil Luense Joe Reif Dave Stewart Charles Morningstar Charlies Heruegers Bly Hansen John Crawford Max Ne L. Faunt F. Faunt E. H. Wheeler G. D. Willis Harold Pollitz Fred Melichar T. Alton Tdoublea Vernon White Charles Hruewets M Hansen Maxne Art Wheeler al Nelson George Hawkins al Harford Ken Wacner Mike McNiel V. Flint A Stevens Ray Donahugh J M. Harris H. J. Bronson Harris Cutlery Trinity Methodist Barney's Stolba's Bakery Ted Reiss Pharmacy Dy Trea Whin's Nite Club Earl's Barber Op p.m.—Schutz Paris Cleaners Infantry American Legion O'Meara Clothing First Trust and Savings Bank Reliable Transit Vets Foreign Wars Universal Crusher No. 1

Boxing results from Cleveland and Brooklyn bouts

In Cleveland Jimmy Bilvins outpointed Gus Lesnerich in a non title bout. In Brooklyn Joey Maxim scored a knockout over Herbie Katz while N Ye Ken Overlin defeated Paulie Ma honey in Buffalo.

Associated Press Cleveland Jimmy Bilvins Gus Lesnerich Cilliglde Joey Maxim IAL Herbie Katz Brooklyn Buffalo Ken Overlin Washington, D. C Paulie Mahoney

Navy Adds Major Sport Camp at Iowa City for Cadets

The Navy plans a large training program at the University of Iowa with 2000 cadets focusing on fitness over classroom work at first, using campus facilities and nearby dormitories and hospital. Major Bernie Bierman will lead a staff of top coaches and expanded sports, while Schroeder manages campus impact and revised schedules.

Navy Iowa City E. G Dad” Schroeder Tom Hamilton Hamilton Towa Bernie Bierman Larry Snyder Ohio State

Preakness Stakes Nomination List Reveals Top Contenders

Baltimore report shows sixty three year old thoroughbreds nominated for the 70000 Preakness at Pimlico on May 9. Al sab leads a strong field including Sun Again Some Chance Bless Me Devil Diver Shut Out and several Calumet Farm entries. Supplementary nominations open April 15 for 1500 dollars.

Baltimore America Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico Bless Me Greentree Stable Devil Diver Calumet Farm Warren Wright Sun Again Some Chance Calumet Wishbone Col Teddy Pharatheon Col Bradley Conscript Bliss Boeing Sense B F. Whitaker Florida Woolford Farm Contradiction Manhasset Stable Pimlico Course

No Bowler in City Leagues Reaches 600

Wednesday night bowling saw no 600 series. Montillon led with 599 after 198 230 171 in the Commercial league, followed by R Kibbie at 590 in the Defense league. Ann Mrstik topped the Women Major with 566, and several other women posted 500s including Leta Nezerka 542 Jerry Elias 539 M Nemmers 539 Agnes Buchan 529 C Scolaro 516 and G Clark 502.

Montillon R. Kibbie Ann Mrstik Leta Nezerka Jerry Elias M Nemmers Agnes Buchan C. Scolaro G. Clark

Indians Hope Poat Bounces Back From Wild Start

CLEARWATER Fla The Cleveland Indians meet the Washington Senators as Lou Boudreau seeks a halt to wild pitching in the wake of a 9 to 4 loss. Ray Poat Chubby Dean and Dewey Adkins yielded 11 walks to the St. Louis Cardinals in the defeat.

Clearwater Fla Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Lou Boudreau Ray Poat Chubby Dean Dewey Adkins St. Louis Cardinals

Feller Back Home On Short Furlough

Bob Feller, chief boatswain's mate, is home on furlough at a farm near here before returning to Norfolk. He shifts focus from baseball to the war effort and wishes Cleveland’s Lou Boudreau success, noting his friends on the team.

van Meter Bob Feller Feller Cleveland Here Norfolk

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