Leaders Hold Ground In City Bowling Meet For Class A
The city bowling tournament saw top teams and star players like Frank Stanek Mike Simitz Joe Lazio Herb Montillon Harold Horan and Bob Vesely in action. Western Brew won class A five man with 2784 pins while Josten Trophies finished second at 2780 and Peter Pan Bread took third with 2766 as Fresh Foods leads class C and Drewry's Ale heads class B.
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Frank Stanek
Mike Simitz
Joe Lazio
Herb Montillon
Harold Horan
Bob Vesely
Stanek
Simitz
Aeatal
Tutal UE Bss
Lazio
Montillon
Vesely
Bill Hottensen
Western Brew
Josten Trophies
Peter Pan Bread
O'meara’s Clothing Company
Fresh Foods
Gazette Gophers
Drewry's Ale
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Hottensen
Sullivan
Horan
R Vesely
D. Sullivan
Cc Kirwit
H Horan
R. Starry
M. Stmitz
F. Stanek
Saunders
Daeser
Nelson
Hasek
A. Fredericks
FOX Head Tavers
Knowles Hansen
Clark
Hammar
Hansen
Meeeee Pee
Peter PA
M Scott
J Delbridge
C Blaze
Rittenoure
L.waldt
Satoes
Vesely Kirin
Sullivan Eoree
Horaneae
Tegen
Driscoll St. Vis
Olson
Sramcek Peee
Sullivan Peeoes
Andrews
Paene
Wilfong
Hutchinson Ice
Cheam L. Sanders
Ryson
Hilton Sturdivan
Ihi
Yaerer Ove
C. Wash Transter
Cc Kehm
Sir c. Knowles
Wiliams Ia
S. Gorman
Rowel
Am Rocco
E. Votroubes
J Kennedy
Dorsetti and Bauer Bound in Egg Ring Record
Milwaukee scene as Joe Dorsetti and Joe Bauer set a new high in wrestling shenanigans by tossing each other inside a ring full of 1 440 eggs. The stunt draws attention at a local NEA event.
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Milwaukee
Nea
Joe Dorsetti
Joe Bauer
State Prep Basketball Tourney Dates Set
The Iowa State High School Athletic Association announced 1941 sectional rounds will run March 5 to 8 with 16 district events March 12 to 15 and finals March 20 to 22. Finals likely at the University of Iowa Fieldhouse in Iowa City.
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DES Moines
Iowa State High School Athletic Association
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Medwick and Rickey Fail to Reach Cardianal Pact
Star outfielder Joe Medwick and Cardinals president Branch Rickey finished a Saturday conference without an agreement leaving Medwick unsigned after a fourth fruitless parley in two days. Rickey said salary was not the main issue though the two sides may meet again. The Cardinals depart St Petersburg for a northern swing next Tuesday.
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ST Petersburg
Fla
Joe Medwick
Branch Rickey
St Louis Cardinals
Medwick
Rickey
Cardinals
Waukon Baseball Boys Begin Workouts for Season
Waukon High School aims to form a baseball squad with 25 to 30 boys trying out. Coach Howard Moffit has started indoor workouts and plans outdoor practice once weather permits. Three returning regulars are Earl Erickson, Robert Eaton, and Walter Zimmerman.
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Waukon
Howard Moffit
Earl Erickson
Robert Eaton
Walter Zimmerman
Fish And Game Club At Manchester Plans Affair
The Delaware County Fish and Game Protective Association announces the sixth annual pike fry at the Empire ballroom in Manchester. The event draws about 300 sportsmen and will be held Thursday evening April 11. Ticket sales are run by Dave Fitzpatrick. Participating outlets include Widner drug store Lauser hardware Philipp drug store.
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Manchester
Delaware County Fish and Game Protective Association
Empire Ballroom
Dave Fitzpatrick
Widner Drug Store
Lauser Hardware Store
Philipp Drug Store
Forest Field and Stream of Buchanan County Fish and Game Club
A 1938 39 summary reports 1150 bass 3000 crappies and bluegills released in the Wapsie river 2400 smallmouth bass added to Pine creek pond 12000 largemouth bass from La Crosse hatchery about 600000 small game fish released and $465 spent. The club raised pheasants 200 in 1938 and 465 in 1939 with 70 feeding stations and ten bushels of corn. Four coveys of quail released. field days drew 1000 people. club finances sound with a truck and trailer for work.
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Trom Jesup
Buchanan County Fish and Game Club
Wapsie
Pine Creek
Federal
la Crosse
Roosevelt High Tumbling Team Performs For Various Groups
The Roosevelt tumbling team, likely the state's only high school group, will close a series of exhibitions with shows on April 19 and 20 at the Scout Circus. Earlier appearances include March 28 for the Junior Chamber of Commerce and April 9 for the American Legion. The 26 members practice twice weekly and earn physical education credit. equipment consists only of mats.
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Roosevelt
Scout Circus
Junior Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
G. H. Darling
Darling
Sioux City
United Charities
Coe
Ducks suffer from lead poisoning in shallow feeding areas
The article notes ducks feed in shallows and often ingest lead from shot, causing starvation despite full crops. It cites 400 WPA earth dam lakes in Indiana opened for fishing and recreation, many attracting ducks. It mentions wildlife stamps, conservation funding, and a May 15 trout season as the season approaches.
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Indiana
WPA
Indiana Conservation Organizations
Macbride
Trout Opening Date Shifts in Missouri and Ken McKay’s Plans
Local reports note trout season begins in parts of Missouri while most of the state opens April 1. Southern Missouri endures mild mornings, contrasting with a cold spell. Ken McKay plans to build a house and stock a rancho with bantam chickens, shaping a busy summer.
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Tawa
Missouri
Ken
Stanford Runners Crack Relay Mark in Cal Dual
Stanford four man relay team broke the national collegiate two mile relay record with a 7.37.7 time in a meet against California. Stanford won the dual 36 1 3 to 23 2 3, surpassing Indiana's 7 38.1 mark from April 23, 1938.
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Berkeley
Calif
Stanford University
University of California
University of Indiana
Indiana
Stanford
Machinery Drives Booster Bid for Cedar Rapids Raiders
The 1940 Cedar Rapids Raiders prepare a booster ticket drive to cover spring costs and payrolls with no debt but limited cash. Fans are expected to boost sales, aided by prizes and a closing keg gathering. top sellers may win valuable prizes and game passes.
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Cedar Rapids
Raider
Baseball Association
Baseball Team Rosters From Major Leagues Listed
A compiled OCR fragment lists players and managers for multiple teams including the Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics St Louis Browns Washington Senators with names such as Vesely McDanatn McGinnis Prowse Lupine Vlach and various managers and staff in a dense roster-like entry. The piece names clubs across the American League and departments common to rosters of the era.
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Roston
Neper Madtcer
Dean R Barnh Ze
Lumir Striesky
F ' Cooper William
Clark Tre Carner
Brett Dishons
John RO
Frerear Dor Hine
Milo Loomis
Glenn McDanatn
RF McGinnis
Fred Jo Prowse
Charie
Lupine
Robert Vlach
Chicago White Sox
Tinomanacer
Braw
Lea Duster
Les Edmonds
Robert Ho
Hearszer
Frank Lane Wait
Nebraska Footballer Harry Hopp Weds Delores Stromer
Harry Hopp a 21 year old Nebraska Cornhusker backfield star married his high school sweetheart Delores Ann Stromer aged 20. The ceremony took place Saturday at the home of Dr F C Schuldt pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church in Hastings Nebraska.
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Hastings
Neb
Harry Hopp
Nebraska Cornhusker
Delores Ann Stromer
F C. Schuldt
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Softball Association Set to Meet for 1940 Planning
The Cedar Rapids Softball Association schedules a general meeting Thursday March 28 at 7 30 pm in the Memorial Building. Representatives from all teams and groups seeking entry are urged to attend as officers elected last season will preside and outline 1940 league plans.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Jast Vea
Ovares
Keith Tow
George Hailerbesn
Chuck McKim
Joe Carberrs
Poe
Nto
Tse Ec
Cers
Evneide
Wepre-Ontas
Te Ornerel
A U Boxing Meet Planned in Newton April 3–4
Amateur boxers from across the state will gather in Newton on April 3 and 4 for the A A U tournament. A team will be chosen and awarded a trip to Boston to compete in the Eastern race, with efforts to attract top Golden Gloves entrants.
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Newton
Ta A
Boston Mags
U Meet
Aris
Chienes Tren
Ica
Des Mones Cedar Renie- Burbreton
Avenpart
Golden Gloves
Cheeenn
Sid Aleads
Iowa
Uoomeeisl
AP CY Newton
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Roosevelt High
Chicago
Lee Grubich
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Carl Huff
Don Good
Richard Bowray
Richard Wims
Bob Lewis
Murray Marks
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Paul Usher
Harold Gries
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Marks
Good
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Huff Smith
Counter
Smith
Washington
C. R. Raiders
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Boston Bees
Ary Fisher
EL Jo Clapp
Gen J Dejinne
Dempsey Jones
Jacob Eevitt
Clare Mershal
Posterabek
Ralph Porizimen
Herman Baseaut
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Ghicago Cubs
LeBar Fatyne
Peter Bawey
William
Pau Encel
Carl Boaner Gates
Joseph
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Reber
van Meter
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Melo Chehak
Cinver
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Faraur
Robert Monds
Dan
Maher
Emil Porenex
Dora
S. Vernon Stevens
Thenadare Tshoe Rover
Rudy Webbe
Cincinnati Reds
Emoy Kepiner
Ea Arard
Bruce Ane
Balgnontint
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Huber Tether AN Gelb
Charles Herbecer
Lee Roger Fd
Owen John C_ Ree OAL Sehr
Dre Sinatkho
Reuben Smith Lows
Steve
King Thompsen
Leagle
Robert Vesely
Nebraska
Footballer
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Rapaport
5Th Ave
Softball Association
San Fernando
Calié Vins
He Phil Delph
Jema
R. L. Whelan
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Whelan
Department of Public Safety
Public Safety
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Bever Avenue
United States
Benton County
Belle Plaine
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