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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1940

Page

6

Kinnick Successor Search Begins As Hawkeyes Open Camp

Hawkeye spring practice opens in the field house with many veterans absent including Green Couppee Wellernweider Snider Hawkins Tollefson Frac as coach Anderson splits squads for plays and formations while newcomers study signals and aim to master the system Captain elect Mike Enich and other returnees lead the drive practice continues indoors until outdoor weather allows.

Towa City Eddie Anderson Iowa Trommen Iowa Nile Koeeie Hawkeyes Tollefean Mike Enich Ren Pern Jim Walker Joe Monre Matt Mileuch Brune Andruska Bal Diehl Ras Murphy Burdette Gilleard Bab Otwn Jens Norgaard John Maher Anderson Frank Caden Jim Harris Paul Hofer Wisconsin Armory

Kopel Leads Yagers In Lincoln Commercial League Bowling

Sam Kopel delivered top scores Tuesday night as he posted 202 201 198 and 601 to lead Yagers to three wins over Belden Hills. The team set a new high game of 866 and a high total of 2 567. Hradec and Staff also posted strong marks with 218 and notable high single honors. The Fisher Drug team extended its Red Crown Druggists lead by sweeping McKesson s three games. Lodge captured high single 250 and 558 series while Hol singer posted 557. Gazette league closed its season with Hank Hromek scoring 542 and Scoop Krumbholz 538.

Sam Kopel Lincoln Commercial League Yagers Belden Hill's O. F Fisher Drug McKessons

All Star Cage Games In Delaware County

Basketball teams from the county north and south meet in Manchester High School gym Thursday at 7 30 p m. The all star event is sponsored by the John Kennedy Schoolmasters Club and proceeds fund critic stipends for rural school musical recitals.

Manchester Manchester High School John Kennedy Schoolmasters’ Club Delaware County

Roosevelt high track hopes ride on returning stars

Roosevelt's track prospects hinge on returning lettermen like Harold Priges who switched to the west side and eight others from the 1949 squad. Coach Barnard seeks to build a competitive Ramblers lineup for the conference meet at Sage on Saturday and the state Class B meet, amid limited practice facilities and questions about the squad's depth.

Roosevelt High Lows City Satindas Harold Priges Lee Kinley West Side Rosevells Mais Taylor Barnard Wilson John Luse John Butler Vern Reeder Willis Hall Herbert Henry den van Dura Harry Berchenbriter Gerald Berchenbriter Lawrence Welbes Bob Suchomel

Jabs Night Cards Local Boxing Bout Results

In Los Angeles Teddy Varosz lost on points to an opponent from Pittsburgh while another LA bout saw Peralta win on points. Everett Simington kayoed by Lac Angeles, and Ernie Nich edged in a Washington DC bout. In New York Steve Belloine stopped an opponent, while Jersey City’s Beauhald outpointed Dejesus. Bradenton notes show a Boston defeat tied to Dodgers defense ahead of a Tigers game.

Associated Press Los Los Anceles Teddy Varosz Pittsburon San Angeles Turkey Thompson Calil Cerell Mirdsan Anceles Peralta la Prisno al Smith Lac Angeles Everett Simington Foulin Washington D. C Ernie Nich Amy York Grorsle Abrams White Plains Steve Belloine Ruits Dune New York Sersey City Noo Nile Beauhald Jersey City Joe Dejesus Porto Nico

Louis era of honesty in boxing amid fixed bouts debated

Arch Ward notes the sport’s alleged corruption with promoters and managers rigging fights for profit. He laments the era’s unsavory tone while praising Joe Louis as a rare honest champion who would not throw a bout. Readers are reminded reform hinges on inside voices speaking out.

Exhibition Baseball Scores Across Florida and California

Exhibition games in Sarasota Bradenton St Petersburg Haines City Winter Haven Hollywood Los Angeles and Laredo feature multiple teams including Newark Brooklyn Boston Cleveland St Louis New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City and San Francisco with varied line scores and rain cancellations noted for several matchups. Notable pitchers listed include Feller Lanier Meyer Shoun Owen and others with players Phelps Franks Posedel Strincevich and Maal among lineup references.

Sarasota Fla Newark Ileton Berton Mitchell Hamner Beddinefield Padden White Fallon Wilson and Peacock Bradenton Feller Huchin Smith and Hemsles Helf Lanier Meyer Shoun Owen Haines City Fin Detroit Ar Ono Kansas City al Hridees Pippen Tebbetts Parsons Winslott Tisdale Gearhouser and Robinson Winterhaven Los Angeles Olson McCullough Lillard Fallon Hernandez Laredo Tex St. Louis San Antonio San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Frankie Pytlak Still An Indian Holdout

BUFFALO N Y AP Frankie Pytlak Cleveland Indians catcher reiterated on Tuesday that he will stay out of baseball rather than sign for the terms offered He had earlier wished to be traded and said he is waiting for the club to contact him The Indian management had stated he would not be traded until he signs his contract He added he is in good condition from winter workouts at a YMCA and believes he can get other jobs.

Buffat O. N.Y Frank Pytlak Cleveland Indians Pytlak

Thompsons of Des Moines win first round in AAU tourney

In St Joseph Missouri a Thompsons team from Des Moines Iowa defeated the Goldmans of Kansas City 30 to 23 as Rose Walters a 6 foot 1 15 inch forward led scoring with 13 points The Des Moines A1B team crushed the Kansas City Gateways 30 to 19 in the same round

ST Joseph Thompsons Des Moines Goldmans Kansas City Rose Walters Kansas City Gateways

Iowa swimmers begin Yale workouts for nationals

Four University of Iowa swimmers Al Armbruster Carl Ahlgren Don Wenstrom and George Poulos will train at Yale University pool in New Haven Connecticut under coach David Armbruster as they prep for the national collegiate championships this weekend.

Yale Iowa City INS University of

Pirates Hustle and Shake Up Spring Training

Fiery Frankie Frisch leads the Pirates in a tougher, more hunger-fueled camp. competition rages for outfield catching and pitching as 14 hurlers vie for nine innings and a tighter lineup, with Elbie Fletcher, Pep Young, Lee Handley, and Arky Vaughn anchored infield roles and rookie Frank Gustine drawing attention.

Russ Bauers Joe Bowman Mace Brown Bob Klinger Danny MacFayden Boston Bees Rip Sewell Ray Harrell Cadis Vaughn Swigart Feu Johnny Gee Syracuse Elbie Fletcher Pep Young Lee Handley Arky Vaughn Frank Gustine Gadsden Ala

Wes Ferrell Seen as Washed Up Amid Spring Trials

The New York dispatch reports Wes Ferrell, 32, a major league veteran now with the Dodgers, failing to impress in exhibition games. Once a 20 win a season pitcher and 25 win winner, he has declined due to an arm sore and fading fast, with efforts in golf and spring training highlighting his decline.

Paul Scheffels New York Wes Ferrell Ferrell Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Paul Waner Tuesday Ferrell Boston Hubert Bates Toronto Tony Cuccinella Bees Dodger Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox

Tama Prepares For Another Big Season

Tama High School gears up for a new baseball season led by Dick Tesar. Loss of left-hander Keith Walker is offset by Russell Benda and solid relief options Quigley Barnes and Dunlap. Ray Harden anchors catching with Seabert possible. infield options include Quigley at second and Benda at short. Opening game is April 5 against Montour in Tama.

Gazette TAMA Dick Tesar Tamahawk Nine Keith Walker Clinton Hap Miller Walker Russell Dutch” Benda Mike Quigley Bob Barnes Doug Dunlap Ray Harden Hind Mask Junior Seabert Quigley Benda Don Barness Raymond Patterson Orville Vail Bill Corns Dunlap Donn Carnal Kenneth Overturf Lester Valenta Bill Pratt Edwin Lincox Wilbur Patterson Edward Pagel John Thill Frank Harden Melvin Croskey Charles Witosky Cleon Anderson Sherman Quigley Kenneth Porter James Rucker Odas Jones Jack Loftus Bob Alexander

Medwick Bows to Cardinals Wage Offer in Florida

St. Louis Cardinals end the holdout of star outfielder Joe Medwick by accepting an $18,000 salary, matching last year’s pay. Medwick had demanded $20,000 and faced possible suspension after the midnight deadline. The move boosts the club’s morale as they prepare for the Grapefruit League schedule.

Miami Beach Fla St. Louis Cardinals Joe Medwick Cardinals Medwick Joe St. Petersburg Philadelphia

Elkader Golf Club elects officers and reduces dues

Elkader members elect D. L. Smith as president and Dr. M. L. Knutson as secretary treasurer at the annual meeting. A new membership committee includes L. A. Cilje Norbert Niemeyer and Charles Frick. Dues are set at 10 dollars replacing 15. A committee plans to meet the town council to discuss golf course improvements at the Elkader fair grounds.

Elkader Elkkader Golf Club D. L. Smith M. L. Knutson L. A. Cilje Norbert Niemeyer Charles Frick Elskader

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