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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1945

Page

3

Waverly advances at Wilsons expense in state bid

Waverly Go-Hawks upset Wilson High 38 32 in a tight Cedar Rapids regional semi. Jim Kremer led Dubuque with scoring pace as Waverly held late edge, aided by 10 of 11 free throws. Final minutes saw Waverly convert key baskets to seal the victory.

Wilson Tait Cummins Cedar Falls Waverly Go-Hawks Wilson High Cedar Rapids Dubuque Preston Jim Kremer Eggleston Rambiers Peele Eggleston Stoltet Saverbry Gaines Enbrecht Havilik Fooo Brandes Birkicht Morton Black Christie Hoyle Harmony Cedar Rap Bealeston Sauerry Harman Lem Wires Grinnell R. C. Rechtel Drake

Foxx Slugs 3 Over Fences in Del Training Camp

Foxx, 37, shows power as three homers over the fence at Wilmington camp. Dodgers and other clubs report. Hidalgo draws early notice. camp notes include signings by Medwick and Barthelson, Ballclubs mix infield drills and pitchers arriving for White Sox and Indians.

New York Jimmy Oxx Athletics Babe Ruth Inday Istance Tefence Philadelphia Hillies Wilmingon Del Yankees George Stimwells Hob Collins Emerson Giants Joe Medick Mel Ott Bob Barthelson Andy Hanight Dockers Tom Warren Atcher Stan Andrews John Clly Otho Nicholas Connie Mack Don Black Cubs Red Smith Charlie Jimm White Sox Jimmy Dykes Wally Moses Bill Nagel Red Sox Tom McBride Joel Cronin Senators Manuel Hidalgo Washington Hidalgo Indians Lou Boudreau Jim Bagby Ed Carnett Pat Seerey Browns Zach Taylor Don Gutteridge Vernon Stephens Len Schulte Mt Byrnes John Miller

Fort Wayne Ties Pros Series With 58-41 Win

Fort Wayne Zollners defend NBA title by beating Sheboygan Redskins 58 to 41 to even the final playoff series at one game each. Home team won both games. deciding game set for Sunday night in Fort Wayne. Redskins never led, trailed by as many as ten points after intermission.

Fort Wayne Ind Fort Wayne Zollners National Basketball League Sheboygan Redskins Sheboygan

Tokle the Ski Jumper Killed in Action

World famed ski jumper Torger D. Tokle, holder of a 289 foot North American record, was reported killed in action by the War Department. Tokle previously set a 288 foot mark at Hyak and later 289 feet at Iron Mountain Michigan.

Torger D. Tokle Washington War Department Olympian Hills Hyak Pineountain Iron Mountain Mich

Local High School Sub-State Semis Set Tonight for Drake Fieldhouse

Des Moines AP report notes 16 clubs vie in four sub-state tournaments to earn eight state meet tickets. Key matchups include Waverly vs Dubuque Rams, Atlantic vs Dowling, Creston vs Ames, and Sioux City Central facing Livermore as top teams aim for Drake fieldhouse and next week’s championship.

L. E. Skelley DES Moines Drake Drake Fieldhouse Atlantic Dowling Trojans

Ballots on Prep Stars Collected By Papers Today

Des Moines Iowa ballots for the 1945 all state high school basketball team are received by The Gazette and 32 IA Daily Press papers. Deadline passed but late ballots postmarked by Monday may be counted. Team selection by all state committee in Des Moines March 25. First team announced March 30 with photos. Second team March 31 and third team April 2.

DES Moines JDPA the Gazette Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa

Oregon Ties Coast Series Fights for NCAA Chances

In Eugene Oregon State led by Vince Hanson who scored 26 points helped Washington State beat Oregon 53 48 to even the Northern division playoff series. The deciding game set for Saturday night will send the winner to Kansas City for the NCAA tournament.

Eugene Ore Vince Hanson Washington State College University of Oregon Cougars Kansas City

Iowa Board of Accountancy Notice of CPA Examination

The Iowa Board of Accountancy announces an examination for Certified Public Accountant certificates for qualified applicants. The test will be held at the State Capitol building in Des Moines on Wednesday May 16, 1945 at 1 30 p.m. Application blanks are available from the Secretary and must be filed at least ten days before the examination date. Louis J. Muehler, P A, Des Moines, Securities Building, Des Moines.

Iowa Board OF Accountancy 43Rd General Assembly Certified Public Accountants Iowa Stnate Capital Des Moines Tiscen

Sub state Results At Cedar Falls And Surrounding Courts

Results from Cedar Falls include Charles City defeating Geneseo and Waverly beating Dubuque while at Des Moines Dowling and Creston faced Atlantic Ames. Ottumwa hosted Keswick and Muscatine met Newton with Storm Lake and Webster City also playing. Cedar Falls saw Dubuque 37 Preston 24 and Waverly 38 Cedar Rapids Wilson 32. Preston 42 Gowrie 25. Ames 40 Wiota 19. At Ottumwa Newton 35 Denmark 32. Muscatine 45 Melrose 37. Webster City 34 Armstrong 30. Storm Lake 49 Newkirk 33.

Waverly Associated Press Wilson Cedar Rapids Go-Hawks Dubuque Rams Muscatine Ottumwa Little Muskies Melrose Charley Mason Charles Rick Newton Central Town Denmark Bulldogs Burlington Keswick St. Mary’s of Atlantic Redding Dowling Dallas Des Moines Creston Ames Gowrie Little Cyclones Tall Armstrong Storm Lake Newkirk Cedar Falls Charles City Geneseo Sioux City Central Livermore Webster City Preston Wiota Armstrong

Lovan Tops Major League with 619 in Friday Play

Lon Lovan of Hamm’s leads the Red Crown Major league with a 619 series while posting scores from 198 to 211. He outpointed Bob Vesely of Hur Mon by three pins. Tony Novotny and W Hoppe also posted 608 and 604 in Lincoln Major circuit. Lincoln Alleys teams led with total 2856 pins across the leagues.

Lon Lovan Hamm Bob Vesely Hur Mon Bob Hunt C. R. Crusher Kegler Lincoln Tony Novotny W. Hoppe Lincoln Alleys CG. M St. P Mutual Ios Rowese Kindl Beerman Stanek Conrad Maack Barnoske Cutler L. W. Schrader Handicap Wamaack Garden Mercer Hessel Dvorak Schulg Turdik Brini Kerres Sig E. Scolaro ES Sa. Mfe. Co Wingers Lunch Wagner Kubo Kibble Knaul Pallitz Winker Hawkins I Caceck Leijpold I McGuire Randall Janda Cook Rokeroe Sebetko Sil Wrisht Enzler Hansen Sial Lindsay Hnondicap Sity Emery Harmer Thenhaus Stewart Unzeltig Sorenson Zachar Palumbo Rocacck Stellar Service Freuhauf Driscoll Marchand Charipar Knoble Reid Blaknik Masurak Krabenhoft Snyder Cargill Colonial Bak, Co Jonesess Knowles Groff Mentillion Magerman H. Hausking Clem BSL Kurtz Langham Novak Amuse Cedar V. Dairyey Hardiman Breardon Gearhart Moore Lazio Hultberr Stolba Delbridge Kroulck Scatta RS C. R. Crushers Town Mfg. Co Dalton Daviness Hawley Dunahugh Gomfunt Herwiee Mimenen Beck Ath KR. & R. Silt Spaight Yuyao Bees Ross Ferriss Jackubee Warner Thomas Ream Romelsbore Hamm's Beer Reddy Kllowatis Lovan Burlingame Herbeck Bandicap STSIL Rebec Cass Mahchecker AEE Limback Lumber Stephenson Lona BrisbIn

LaPlant Eyes Gold Ball Crown as Finals Near

Clarence Turner reports LaPlant and Armstrong reach the Gold Ball finals. LaPlant edged Fruehauf 38 37 after Reed’s late shot, while Armstrong defeated Collins 57 43. Fruehauf quit late. Collins lost key scorer Mal Shedeck to a nose fracture.

LaPlant Clarence Turner Armstrong U’s Fruehauf Collins Reed

Pepperdine Seeks Finals in Tourney Title Bout

Pepperdine, at Municipal Auditorium, faces Loyola of the South for the national title after advancing with a 52 34 victory over Eastern Kentucky. Eastern Kentucky Teachers meets Southern Illinois Normal for third place in Richmond Kentucky. Loyola edged Southern Minor Normal 37 35 in a hard fought semifinal.

Kansas City George Pepperdine College of Los Angeles Loyola University of the South Municipal Auditorium Eastern Kentucky Teachers Richmond Southern Illinois Normal Carbondale Pepperdine West Coast San Diego Pacific Coast

Bettina vs Bivins Ends In Ten Round Draw At MSG

Bettina and Bivins fought to a dull ten round draw before 15,090 fans at Madison Square Garden. Ring officials disagreed on who was the worse fighter, as both men appeared out of condition and clinched repeatedly, with referee Arthur Donovan doing most of the work to keep action going and fans leaving disappointed after a $70,390 gate.

New York Cpl Melio Bettina Jimmy Bivins Madison Square Garden Bettina Beacon N. C Cleveland Arthur Donovan

Snead Opens Lead With 65 In Charlotte Open Round

Sammy Snead shot a seven under par 65 at Myers Park to take a one stroke lead in the Charlotte open. Harold McSpaden trailed by one, Byron Nelson shot 70, and Sammy Byrd posted 67 with Joe Zarhardt at 68.

Charlotte N. C Sammy Snead Sammy Myers Park Snead Harold Jug’ McSpaden Sanford Byron Nelson McSpaden Sammy Byrd Detroit New York Yankee Joe Zarhardt

Garden Clubs Open Cage Play Tonight

New York AP reports the eighth national invitation tournament opens at Madison Square Garden with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute facing Bowling Green in the opening game. Tennessee meets Rhode Island in the second game. The quarterfinals Monday pit De Paul against West Virginia and St. John’s versus Muhlenberg.

New York Madison Square Garden Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy Bowling Green Ohio Tennessee Rhode Island de Paul Chicago West Virginia St. John’s Brooklyn Muhlenberg

Kansas star killed in action on Iwo Jima

Second Lt. Jack J. Griffin once KU football basketball and baseball star, who joined the Marines in 1943, was killed in action on Iwo Jima February 28. His mother, Mrs. Jack J. Griffin sr., has been notified. Executor appointment notice for Grace B Shores, Linn County, Town, deceased, Gordon B Shores named executor with E. J North attorney.

Wichita, Kan Jack J. Griffin University of Kansas Marines Iwo Jima Linn County Grace B Shorestate Linn District Court Gordon Shores E. J North

Tale of Lady Seventeen and Paulette Goddard Film Scoop

Hollywood notes report Paulette Goddard set for Lady Seventeen adaptation with price tag of 50000 and a starry pedigree. Leland Hayward and Jules Stein’s Music Corporation of America linked to the project while Paramount circles a top bid. Keenan Wynn recovering from an accident as Constance Moore aids him. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills project teased. Macy department store to come postwar. Duchin praises on Iwo Jima.

Hollywood Beverly Lucius Boomer Beverly Hills New York Macy Company Eddy Duchin Iwo Jima

Cadet Boxers Pound Badgers For 5-3 Count

Iowa City coverage of a Seahawk boxing win over Wisconsin 5-3 in the field house. Melvin Levy, Bob Fuller, and Lawrence Hickey earned TKOs. Akio Konoshima and Lloyd Swetman secured decisions for Wisconsin countered by Walter Kuhta and Bill Neary in decisive Seahawk performances.

Carroll Mitchell Iowa City Seahawks University of Wisconsin Badgers Navy Melvin Levy Bob Fuller Lawrence Hickey Wisconsin Akio Konoshima James Moody Lloyd Swetman Donald McLaughlin Walt Kuhta Dave Dahl John O’donnell Larry Hickey Ted Chmura Levy Kulawinski Robert Fuller Town Jerome Pittman Parrids Robert Wilson Iowa Harold Sullivan Walter Kuhta Towa Tk.o Ted Chouira Bill Neary Binnie Herxton

Evening Showtimes At Local Theaters This Saturday

Paramount presents Per Whom the Bell Tolls at 12 15, 3 10, 6 10, 9 10 with short subjects. IOWA shows Having Wonderful Crime at 4 20, 7 20, 10 25 and Leave It to Blondie at 2 55, 5 55, 9. STATE features Sunday Dinner for a Soldier at 2, 4 45, 7 20, 10 with Night Club Girl at 3 45, 6 20, 9. Palace screens Song of the Open Road at 6 15, 9 45 and Music in Manhattan at 1 35, 4 55, 8 25. Rialto offers Last of the Duanes at 1, 4 10, 7 10, 10 20 and Leave It to the Irish at 3, 6, 9 10. Times for Home in Indiana at 2 55, 6 20, 9 45 and Bermuda Mystery at 1 40, 5 05, 8 30. Marion shows Tall in the Saddle at 4 2, 7 27, 10 12 and Tahiti Nights at 3 24, 6 24, 9 09.

Paramount Iowa Palace Rialto Home Indiana

Men and Women In Service In Transit and Overseas Roles

Pvt. William D. Severa has arrived in the Philippines with a tank destroyer unit. Pvt. Charles Boyer returns to Fort Meade after a seven day furlough with family in Ohio and Nebraska. Loren L. Collins in Germany promoted to private first class after three months overseas. LeRoy Fortner arrives in France with wife and infant daughter in Ohio. Seaman Joseph Omelek at Great Lakes has spent a nine day leave with relatives. Cpl. F. B. Zimmerman on furlough before overseas duty. his wife Lillian accompanied him. Lt. Cecil C. Zimmerman has completed training with silver wings. Arling K. Langhurst transferred to Newport, R I for training. son of Eva Langhurst. Harold F. Will promoted to fireman while in the Philippines. brother George Hill Jr. stationed at MacDill Field. James R. French promotes from second to first lieutenant in Hawaii. wife and eight months-old son Dennis in Chicago. The French family hosts visiting relatives.

Loren L. Collins Germany Alma Miner Fourth Street Kansas City Seaman Joseph Omelek Great Lakes Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Jr Frank King I Avenue Cpl F. B. Zimmerman el Paso Texas C. B. Zimmerman Daniels Street Lillian Zimmerman Cecil C. Zimmerman Mission Arling K. Langhurst Naval Hospital Long Beach Calif Newport R. I Eva Langhurst Sixth Street Harold F. Will Navy Philippines Circle Drive George Hill, Jr MacDillfield Tampa Fla G. W. Hill Coldstream Avenue James R. French Hawaii Walter G. French Meadowbrook Drive Dennis Chicago

Allen Motor Company Amends Articles Of Incorporation

At a Cedar Rapids Iowa meeting on February 24 1945 stockholders representing all outstanding common and preferred stock unanimously amended the Articles of Incorporation. The change removes seven percent on the preferred dividend and inserts five percent in Article IV. President Oleg Allen signs with Secretary R H Allen.

Allen Motor Company Cedar Rapids Iowa The

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