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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1940

Page

15

Mason City Steals Show In First Day Of Tournament

Mason City Mohawks overwhelmed McGregor 30 to 23 in the first round as Keystone, Waverly, Muscatine, and Holstein advanced. Keystone and Mason City set up a Friday night clash while Waverly led by Bobby Kinnan eyes Muscatine semifinal showdown. Keystone’s Orlyn Feuerbach led all scorers with 18 points and Mason City showed depth behind Colloten Barbour and Pickell.

Mason City Ames Creston Diagonal Holstein Keystone Muscatine Waverly Owa City Iowa Mohawks McGregor Clayton Counts Kesstone Lynnville John Claves Mighty Mason Orlyn Feuerback Loanville Bob Goodson Centerville Bill Colloten Bill Barbour Don Pickell Judge Gnmsies O'Brien Kammer Lynnaville Bob Wagaman Orlyn Bob Feurbach Walt Brauer Victor Whitten Foc Bobby Kinnan Sergeant Bluff Western Iowa River City Waverly - Muscatine Hameston Whde Ray Albert Citrmin Vilquainta Anderson Shu Bloomberg Weakley Albert City & Ames Histon Davis Jones Beymer Held Davenwort Winter Yashac Bornholts Hoguen Campbell Jones Bornhous Orbntals Morningside Elmer Starr Des Moines Gondson Cer Douhertyf Mobare Wilson Kirkpatrick Shankster Hea Gunn G Warvall Alletug Allenua Hall Akese Goodson Erty Healry Gumm Allen Dotish Fred Winter Grinnell M. M. Rosers Humestan Tay Frfup Royehde Wemts Ray Wehde Coffey Steen Goettsch Q Moser McCrea Storm T Hansen Green Ashbey Halt Holstein Humeston D McCrea Ellis M Moser Roe Verle Davis Penn Eganville Brauer Waraman Feltinet Vanha Feuerbach Gause Albers Johnson Mitchell Hamann Eichmerver Koeppen Niebes Hopp Aise Vanhal M M Rogers Des Misines Moon City Mehsling Plopper Butterfield Barbour Pickel Melvin Colleton Humphrey Hendrickson Atlman Q - Stanles McGiexsor Mehssing Verne Davis Sergeant Blut P Parks Robinson McIntyre Petersen F Causey IM Miller Grantham Hindahl Anker Wright Sprouse Snyder Hoffman Parks Rives Hindshi Prouse Miller Snvyder Des Moines U M. M Warette Kirkman Rosh Enelehrecht Carpentes Wilcox Krause Oo Vinton Esrleston Ovev Rediske Long Neuman O'Mabie Stroiman Psenwarek Brierly Clark McClure

Big Shot Teams On Slate For A B C

Several nationally rated ten pin teams travel to Detroit for the American Bowling congress Friday in a bid to surpass the current five man score of 2,843 by the Silver Seals of St. Louis. New Process Gear of Syracuse headlines Friday night with 2,997 last year at Cleveland, featuring Piraino Griffo Connizzotto Piraino Giromini. Eighty more out of town teams join Friday’s schedule as Budweisers of St. Louis head Sunday’s card. Leaders in doubles singles and all events are expected to be challenged over the weekend.

Detroit American Bowling Congress Silver Seals St. Louis Process Gear Syracuse N. Y Cleveland Andy Piraino Gregor Griffo John Connin Zotto Sam Piraino

Nickel Plated Auto Parts Need Light Machine Oil

Nickel plated parts of an automobile should receive occasional application of light machine oil to prevent rusting and maintain function.

Four teams reach semifinals in national intercollegiate cage meet

In Kansas City four teams from Missouri Minnesota California and Mississippi advanced to the national intercollegiate basketball tournament semifinals. San Diego California Delta State Missouri Tarkio Texas Wesleyan Hamline and Southwestern plus Maryville are noted as strong contenders with Delta State’s Ther man Blackledge scoring 22 points and San Diego edging Pittsburg Teachers 32 30.

Kansas City Missouri Minnesota California Mississippi San Diego Calif Richard Mitchell Pittsburg Kan Teachers Aztecs Milton Phelps Delta State Cleveland Mise Marsville Therman Blackledge Maryville Blackledge Tarkio College Texas Wesleyan Fort Worth Texas Hazen Ward Hamline University of St Paw Minn Southwestern Winfield

Shaughnessy Names Schwartz Bengston As Grid Assistants

Palo Alto California AP Clark Shaughnessy Stanford football coach may include two former All Americans on his staff if his recommendations pass Marchmont Schwartz All American halfback at Notre Dame 1930 1931 and Phil Bengston Minnesota tackle 1934 Schwartz served five years as athletic director and head coach at Creighton University Omaha and was Shaughnessy backfield coach at Chicago in 1934

Palo Alto Calif Clark Shaughnessy Stanford Marchmont Schwartz Notre Dame Phil Bengston Minnesota Schwartz Creighton University Omaha Shaughnessy Chicago

Blimp Levy Falls to Six Opponents in Coliseum Bout

Martin Brimp Levy, a 642 pound wrestler known as Blimp Levy, failed to conquer six men at Memorial Coliseum Thursday night. He did down two foes before Jimmy Bear pinned him on his back. Earlier bouts featured fast action with Cowboy Walters losing to Dominico Serio in 31 minutes and Henry Rollin defeating Billy Hickson after 26 minutes. Jimmy Bear defeated Bulldog Mallory in 10 minutes with Alex Fidler as referee.

Martin Levy Memorial Coliseum Jimmy Bear Cowboy Walters Texas Dominico Serio Italy

John Stark Leads Cedar Rapids Star at State AAU Meet

Grinnell hosts the first annual state AAU swimming meet with Roosevelt high of Des Moines sending Bill Freeman and others to challenge for titles. John Stark of Cedar Rapids, a former Big Ten diving champion, is also entered. The Grinnell College pool hosts the event sponsored by the Grinnell Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Grinnelts A.U Roosevelt High School Des Moines Grinnell College Grinnell Junior Chamber of Commerce Bill Freeman Roosevelt John Stark Cedar Rapids University of Iowa

Boston Bruins Win League Hockey Race

New York New York Bruins clinch the NHL title after a 0 0 overtime tie with the Rangers. Frankie Brimsek stars as Boston remains one point ahead of New York with one game left against Montreal and can still win even if they lose.

NEW York Boston Bruins Frankie Brimsek Bruins New York Rangers Rangers Montreal Canadiens

Three-Eye finds many rookies in 1939 season mix

The piece surveys rookie prospects across major leagues, noting the Yankees rely on seasoned newcomers while other clubs push a crop of spring callups. It recalls past debuts of Keller, Williams, Di Maggio, Naymick, Campbell and others, weighing chances of sticking in the majors this year across teams like Cleveland, Chicago, St Louis and Boston.

New York Yankees Washington Athletics Browns Cleveland Mike Naymick Hill Park Bob Feller

Yankees Could Be Bought But It Takes Dough

NEW YORK AP The New York Yankees, a prized asset in finance and baseball, are for sale but likely to stay with current owners as the AL season opens. Governors and businessmen had been linked to a deal, including Governor Francis P Murphy of New Hampshire, who acknowledged interest but denied active negotiations. Edward G Barrow, the club president, said two or three legitimate offers appeared over the last year but none are being considered now.

NEW York New York Yankees Francis P. Murphy New Hampshire Edward G. Barrow Club Col Jacob Ruppert

Eight New Track Records Made In Dartmouth Games

Dartmouth's third carnival saw eight indoor records fall as John Woodruff, Jimmy Herbert, John Borican and two New York University relay squads set new marks. Woodruff shattered 800 meters and half mile records, Herbert posted indoor bests in 400 meters and 440 yards, Borican topped the three quarter mile, and NYU relays established 880 yard and one mile relay records en route to a new 1600 meter best.

Hanover N. H INS Dartmouth John Woodruff Jimmy Herbert John Borican New York University Woodruff Herbert Borican N.Y. U

Exhibition Baseball Tour Shows Mixed Results Across Florida

Multiple spring games reported from Lakeland, St Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale, Bradenton and West Palm Beach. Box scores list players for Brooklyn, New York, Cleveland, Syracuse, Boston, Philadelphia, Rochester, Chicago, Pittsburgh and other clubs with varied scoring outcomes and the names of pitchers and batters noted in each contest.

Lakeland Fla Brooklyn Mungo Crouch Kimball Phelps Vartie Rowe Trout Smith and Tebbetts Watsons Petersburg Cincinnati New York Walters Derrinser Turner and Lamanna Earley Barnicle Mast Andrew West Palm Beach Philadelphia Rochester Mulcahy Jones Small Atwond Milles Lyons Drasites Ryba Drumbelow Beal Klutz Los Angeles Chicago Grove Dobernic Eaves Tresh Silvestri W Lee Passeau Todd Collins San Bernardino Calif Ono Pittsburgh Potter Poindexter Caster Beckman Wagner Hancken MacFayden Clemensen Harrell Heintvelman Lanahan Schultz Susce Berres

All Star Teams Set to Face Florida in Charity Game

Manager Joe McCarthy selects top Yankees and Red Sox stars to open for the American League against the National League in a Sunday exhibition in Tampa to aid the Finnish relief fund. Bill McKechnie lists six clubs among NL starters with Paul Derringer or Bucky Walters likely to open. Bob Feller not starting but may enter later.

Tampa Fla Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Boston Red Sox McCarthy Yankees Red Sox Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds McKechnie Paul Derringer Bucky Walters Reds Bob Feller Fireball King Cleveland Indians Red Ruffing Bob Grove Lefty Gomez Buck Newsom Emil Leonard Tommy Bridges

Dorothy Kirby And Jane Cothran Reach Belleair Finals

In Belleair Florida the pair Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta and Jane Cothran of Greenville South Carolina advanced to the finals of the Belleair Women's golf tournament after dramatic semi final wins. Kirby upset six time champion Glenna Collett Ware of Philadelphia while Cothran defeated National Champion Betty Jamesson of San Antonio.

Belleair, Fla Ins Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Jane Cothran Greenville S.C Belleair Glenna Collett Ware Philadelphia Miss Cothran Betty Jameson San Antonio

Iowa State Cagers Name Pilots Co Captains for 1940 41

Iowa State College announces co captains Gordon Nicholas Lawton and Albert Rudolfson Rolfe for the 1940 41 basketball season. Ray Stone of Fort Dodge leads the wrestling squad, Roger W Adams of Balboa Heights Canal Zone heads swimming, Marvin Farrell named honorary wrestling captain, and Don Minert of Ames chosen wrestling manager for next year. Nine letters awarded in basketball, wrestling, and swimming.

AMES Gordon Nicholas Lawton Albert Rudolfson Rolfe Iowa State College Ray Stone Fort Dodge Roger W. Adams Balboa Heights Canal Zone Marvin Farrell Don Minert

St Wenceslaus advances to Dubuque diocesan semi finals

St Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids defeated St Joseph's Mason City 24 to 12 to reach the Dubuque girls diocesan basketball tournament semi finals at Loras college. Capek and Navratil scored all 24 points for Cedar Rapids as they trounced Mason City, while Paulsen and Chute led the losers. St Wenceslaus meets Immaculate Conception of Dubuque, defending champion, Friday at 3:30 PM.

Ubuque St Joseph's Amson City St. Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids Dubuque Loras College Wenceslaus Sextet Immaculate Conception of Capek Navratil Mason City Panek Paulsen Chute St. Wenceslaus St. Joseph's Fr Ft Bj Majewski Kelley Shuden Oor Houser Fiala St. Joseph Ae Itiglie Jowni Petersone Minn

Hawkeyes Ship For Louisiana Series Start

Eighteen University of Iowa baseball players departed for Lafayette Louisiana to begin a three game set with Southwestern Louisiana Institute. The squad will also meet Louisiana Tech at Ruston as part of a 1,100 mile swing. Captains Harold Haub and Jim George lead a group featuring players from Iowa and nearby states across catcher, pitcher, infield, and outfield positions.

Iowa City University of Iowa Lafayette Hawkeyes Southwestern Louisiana Institute Iowa Louisiana Tech Ruston Norman Hawkins Conesville William Welp Bancroft John Breichner Dyersville Harold Haub Rockwell City Fred Hohenhorst Chicago Robert Stastny Cedar Rapids Cecil Schumer Ted Gordimer Cumberland Dick Hein Erie Rudy Radics New Brunswick N. J Edwin Prasse Andy Kantor Missouri Valley Frank Kocur Slater Lloyd Smith Buffalo Center Bob Cook St. Louis Jim George Dubuque Keith Wymore Lee Clark Briscoe Griswold

Virtually No Chance For Finland Olympics

Helsinki reports that despite the war’s end Finland faces a slim chance of hosting the Olympics this year. J W Rangel, IOC member and Finnish organizers president, cites military duties among committee members and the heavy financial burden during relief and reconstruction as primary reasons. April 1 decision deadline looms.

Helsinki Finland Friends J. W. Rangel International Olympic Committee Rangel Finnish Olympic Committee

Schrimpfer Leads Cedar Rapids Past St Joseph's in Diocesan Meet

Immaculate Conception forward Marion Schrimpfer poured in 15 field goals and four free throws as Cedar Rapids defeated St Joseph's of Bellevue 36 to 28 in the consolation game at Loras. Zemanek supported the winners while the Callahan sisters led the Bellevue team. The halftime score stood 23 to 15. Officials were Schramm and Nicks.

Gazette Dubuque Marion Schrimpfer Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids Loras St Joseph's Bellevue S. C Schrimpfer St Joe Zemanek Callahan Sisters Catherine Jeanne St. Joseph's Immaculate Callahan J Callahan Weber Meis Demplewolf Zemaneck Miche Reher Jencer Doucherty I. C St. Jose Ts Se Officials Schramm i Loras Nicks Lorasi

Sport Jabs Associated Press Chicago boxing results brief

In Chicago Mill Aron 101% outpointed Ren Van Klaveren 15214 while Fritzie Zivice U5 defeated Johnny Barbara 151% in Pittsburgh. Aiken South Carolina saw Jack Barcett 188 beat Johnny Carotenuto 182 in Chattanooga Tennessee. Waterbury Connecticut featured Charney Eaxle 181 outpoint Art McAlpine 176.

Associated Press Chicago Mill Aron Ren van Klaveren Holeland Fritzie Zivice Pittsburghk Johnny Barbara T ’ Aiken S. C Jack Barcett Chatstanooga Tenn Johnny Carotenuto Parris Inland Waterbury Conn Charney Eaxle Art McAlpine Springfield Amass

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