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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1940

Page

10

Paychek Brain Trust Meets Louis Brown For Title

Johnny Paychek faces Louis Brown in Madison Square Garden Friday night for the world heavyweight title defense. Benny Leonard plans to assist Paychek, hoping to outthink the challenger and defend Paychek’s crown with decisive left jabs and hard rights.

Paychek Brain Trust Louis Brown Madison Square Garden Joe Louis Mr Paychek Benny Leonard Paychek York Johnny Paychek Lout Prof Paychek Louis Schmeling Brown Bomber Dio Paycheck Godoy

Joe Louis Versus Pavchek Rematch Heads to Madison Square Garden

Detroit's Joe Leute and Nes Moines challenger Pavchek meet in a 15 round world heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden promoter Mile dacabs odds favor Louis 2 to 1 to KO inside five rounds and 10 to 1 for the decision.

Joe Leute Detroit Johnny Taschek Nes Moines Madison Square Garden Mile Gene Tunney King Lear Louis Pavchek Arturo Godoy Joe Max Schmeling

Whiters Triumphs In 200-Word Boxing Card Upset

Johnny Whiters won a 200 round points decision over Lee Savold in Des Moines. Neva 63 Baltimore’s Saverio Turlello lost to Victor Troisi in Mount Vernon. Joe Brickir of Philadelphia beat Soft 189 while Ken Overlin outpointed Jerry Maton in Chicopee.

Associated Press ST. Louis Johnny Whiters Pandiac Mich Lee Savold Des Moines Os Thomas T. Louis Chief Collins Neva Baltimore Saverio Turlello Itals Victor Troisi Mount Vernon Philadelphia Ken Overlin Washington Jery Maton Springfield Fin

Ace shooter falls just short of perfect in ABC bowling

Detroit with reports on Lowell Jackson of St Louis who rolled 299 in a doubles event with Cone Hermann while Hermann finished second in the singles and third in all events. The 1942 ABC host site vote and electric eye foul detector rule were to be decided, with St Louis and Columbus among contenders for 1941 and 1942 matches.

Detroit Lowell Jackson St Louis Serre Jackson Hermann Undertaker Cone Hermann Jackson ABC Hermann St Paul Columbus Indianapolis Buffalo Atlantic City Hollywood Recreation Yonkere N OY Ambrosia Brexing Company Chicago Walter C. Eden Insurance Chiccago Hinsdale Recreation Hinsdale Rann Pilsener Milwaukee Dougles Addie Zalac John Kean Chicise Lowell Jackann Oult Sambarofalo Ray Holmes St. Louie Joe Schaffik Anton Novak Chirann Gus Stomnhofer Wuen Skaer East St. Louis Eit Marty Cassio Elizabeth N. J St. Louis Nick Decrazia Melrose Park Til Louis Vetter Cincinnati Charles Bunn Chi- Each Alevenis Marty Cassin Elizabeth Eddie Zadac Chicana Ed Cleilnid Pultalo Robert Rich

Dowling and Loras Lose in National Tourney Round

Dowling of Des Moines and Loras of Dubuque, top Iowa Catholic high schools, exited the Loyola national tournament after losses to Campion Prairie du Chien Wis and Central Catholic Pittsburgh. Loras rallied late but fell 30 28 as Pittsburgh advanced on a last second miss.

Chicago St. Mary's High Iowa City Benedictine Richmond Ramblers Aquinas High la Crosse Wis Bill Bock St Mary's Felip Chander Brack i Krauttske Cole Leo Lucas Ill—Dowling Des Moines Loras Dubuque Iowa Catholic Loyola University Campion Prairie du Chien Central Catholic Pittsburgh Iowa Five Tom Tierney Marty Ralph Mecca Dowling Jim Rierden Wisconsin St. Mary's Menasha St. Bernard High Bradford Leo High Lions Badger Leohigh Fort Wayne Sacred Heart Charleston W. Va St. Gregory Shawnee Okio Campion Academy Ss Dowling St. Francis Mission St. Francia St. Bernard St. Joseph Newvyer Aquin Freeport St Michaels Santa Fe N. Mi St. Francis Owensboro St. Joseph's Collegeville Ind St. Joseph's Preparatory Bardstown Cretin St. Paul Mian Cascia Hall Tulsa Ohls Taras Academy Duhiane Leo Wich Chicaca St. Mary Simon Stock New York Canon City Cain Aquinashieh la

Gehringer’s Shadow Looms Over Detroit Second Basemen

A column recounts Charley Gehringer’s nearing retirement after 16 seasons with the Detroit Tigers and weighs contenders to succeed him as the era’s top second baseman. It compares Joe Gordon and Bobby Doerr, notes other hopefuls like Benny McCoy and Jackie Hayes, and recalls historic great Eddie Collins and Shoeless Joe Jackson.

Charley Gehringer Detroit Tigers Bengals Charley Gehringer Boston New York Philadelphia Benny McCoy Landis Detroit Doerr Gordon Jackie Hayes White Sox Ray Mack Cleveland Browns Don Heffner Jimmy Bloodworth Senators Black Sox Joe Jackson Joe Jackson Cleveland Indians Ty Cobb

Proud papa Sea Biscuit foaled at Ridgewood ranch

Proud papa Sea Biscuit, top money winner of the American turf and 1940 Santa Anita Handicap winner, was foaled Thursday at Ridgewood ranch near Willits C A. Dam Neano, once a noted distance mare, provides a brief note on an ostrich unrelated to the horse.

Willits Calif Ridgewood Ranch C. S. Howard Neano

Bowling League Scores Hit Highs Across City Meet

Eunice Buel toppled with 174 130 208 512 as Roosevelt Hotel led Patterson Dental to two wins in the Business and Professionals Women league at Lincoln alleys. A Smith posted 605 in White Stars in Quaker Oats league but Quakers fell as Knoble and Harless sparked a late surge. Alicia Nelson set a new YWCA mark with 140 172 242 554 at Subway alleys, outpacing Lohman. Dolly Hense led Red Crown Merchants with 618 series as Gazette’s Nelle Sheftie eyes Iowa City Saturday in a match with Varsity Cab. teammates include Sturtz Marsh Zalesky Stastny.

Eunice Buel Lincoln Alleys Roosevelt Hotel Patterson Dental Supply White Stars Quakers A. Smith Knoble Harless Thenhaus Alicia Nelson Lohman Y'ers Dolly” Hense Red Crown Merchants Miss Nelle Sheftie Gazette Iowa City Miss Sheftie Billie Sturtz Rachel Marsh Daisy Zalesky Ann Stastny Troy Laundry B.C. Merchants League Henne Hamilton Hlah J. Lockwood Speener EAG Cranes Veeder Mich Troette S.scs Draglin Wise Decker Anata FO Crown Ladies Recreation Procok Mutual Bene. & Health Toman Plowers Hish Nererka Reddy Kirlowatts Punkey

Lighters and Wilson's Vie for Senior Gold Title

Lighters facing Wilson's in the Senior Gold basketball final at the UMC A after both teams won semifinal games. Lighters edged Crook's D-X 26 to 23 while Wilson's upset Beck's 36 to 31. Score details show late leads and key baskets by Meyn, Wilson, Stramel, and Forrestal.

Light Company Wilson's Crook Wilson Beck Bob Blahnik Harold Me Bob Wilson Walt Wilson Roy Olson George Gable Oilers Verne Hendryx Red Kenney D-X Men Hendryx Gable Len Novak Lowell Pack Werk Stramel O.forrestal McGulleuddy Wessel Johnson Meyn Blahnik Pisarik O'Kitch Alton Dvorak R. Wilson Antens and

Hogan Sets New Record In Greensboro Open

Ben Hogan captured the Greensboro Open with a 270 total to win $1,200, marking a new tournament record and lowest 72 hole score. He opened 60 68 and finished 66 67 on the par 70 course, four rounds at Star Mount Forest and Sedgefield in Greensboro North Carolina. Craig Wood finished two behind for $750, with Guldahl Revolta Nelson tied for third at 280.

Greensboro N. C Ben Hogan Hogan White Plains N. Y Starmount Forest Sedgefield Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Craig Wood Mamaroneck Guldahl Johnny Revolta Byron Nelson Ky Laffoon Johnny Bulla Herman Keiser Frank Walsh Dick Metz Harry Cooper Horton Smith

Observers Split on Cardinals Title Bid in Open NL Race

Veterans disagree with camp rumors about the pennant, forecasting a six team scramble. Predictions cover Yanks Red Sox Indians Tigers White Sox Senators Athletics Browns Cardinals Dodgers Cubs Giants Pirates Bees Phillies with varied outlooks on pitching defense and power.

Tigers Bartell Greenberg York White Sox Senators Pofahl Browns

Lee Savold to Box Massera April 8 in Des Moines

Des Moines matchmaker Dave Fidler announced that Lee Savold will fight Charles Massera on April 8, not next Tuesday. Savold was cut in a bout with Johnny Whiters in St Louis and required stitches. his manager Pinkie George insisted the wound heal before the Massera fight.

DES Moines INS Dave Fidler Des Moines Athletic Club Lee Savold Charles Massera Savold Johnny Whiters St. Louis Pinkie George Massera

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