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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1942

Page

6

Shaughnessy Joins Maryland Aiming to Reform Terrapins

Clark D. Shaughnessy, famed for modernizing the T formation, moves from Stanford to Maryland as football coach. He arrives amid a struggling Terrapins program that won only minor opposition last season and lost to Duke, Penn, Rutgers, Georgetown, and VMI, with a deadlock against Western Maryland.

University of Maryland Terrapins Yale YORK INS Clark D. Shaughnessy Maryland Shaughnessy Duke Penn Rutgers Georgetown Virginia Military Institute Western Maryland Stanford Chicago

YMCA Boys Complete Fifth Superman Week Contests

The YMCA boys wrapped up their fifth Superman Week with chin ups for the last week. Prep division top scorers hit 100 points: Paul Gorley Gaylord True David Doetzel Dick Hansen Joe Enzler Bill Quinby Homer Bollard Gerry Burlingame. Cadet top scorers were Bill Trumpold and Bob Hoff. Junior scorers were Dick Drew and Ray Yeakle. Y Bears reached 100 points with M Chavez F Chavez R Duarte and F Sloman.

Y.M.C.A Paul Gorley Gaylord True David Doetzel Dick Hansen Joe Enzler Bill Quinby Homer Bollard Gerry Burlingame Bill Trumpold Bob Hoff Dick Drew Ray Yeakle Y Bears M. Chavez F. Chavez R. Daurte F. Sloman

Cedar Rapids wins central district Y M C A swimming meet

Cedar Rapids totaled 144 points to win the central district Y M C A swimming meet, defeating Waterloo 68 and Washington 6. Kenneth Marsh led with 15 points in the senior division, while Bob Brown of Waterloo set a new state record in the junior A 20-yard free and helped Cedar Rapids claim multiple relays and strokes with district records noted.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Washington Marshalltown Kenneth Marsh Kershaw Bob Brown Marsh Brown Howland Cedar Tindsiany Melsh Christensen Morse Lehman Waterson Morrison Emmons Mikas Rompet Lynch Penne Alexander Hoff Geiger Cornell Haspers Yeakle Baker Lyman Harmon WaEne Gelser Lang Gilchrist Brown Javaterion Woods Birtch Emmonson Heath Loman Huss Stark Christiansen Mann. Woods Lang. Lehman McNall

Y M C A Fitness Classes Attract Over Fifty Men

The Y M C A physical fitness program for industrial workers enters its fourth week with calisthenics strength tests and games. Open to more recruits, the classes meet Mondays and Thursdays at 8 30 p m and Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 30 a m. Participants include personnel from Peterson Bakery Collins Radio Penick and Ford Chevrolet Motor Police Department and Link Belt Speeder.

Peterson Bakery Collins Radio Penick and Ford Chevrolet Motor Police Department Link Belt Speeder

Forest Field and Stream: Spring hazards on Iowa roads

The article warns that late March to early April brings the heaviest wildlife losses on Iowa roads due to low cover and food, mating travel, and increased vehicle risk. It urges slow driving, conservation, and notes strong fishing and wildlife conditions amid high water and abundant carp. It also mentions price controls on sporting goods and civilian morale.

Chuck Roser Iowa Leon Henderson OPM Henderson Germany Russia England Canada

State conservation licenses issued for 1942 expire March 31

The state conservation commission issues 400000 licenses for 1942 to about a thousand agents starting April 1. Licenses, same type as last year, use carbon copies and a cellophane envelope for safety. Center Point sportsmen released three banded raccoons. contact Ray Beckman if found alive or dead and return bands to Des Moines. Linn County Fish and Game club showcases wildlife pictures by Fred Kubicek. Hepaticas bloom with forecasted weekend warmth, goldfinches, kinglets, and warblers arriving as spring nears.

State Conservation Commission The Conservation Commission Ray Beckman Center Point Mr. Beckman Des Moines Towa Fred Payneer Linn County Fish and Game Club Fred Kubicek Federal Wildlife Service

Northwestern Captain Floyd Chambers to enter Navy service

Floyd Chambers 1941 Northwestern football captain will be commissioned by the navy in June, becoming the sixth Wildcat captain of the last eight years to enter military service.

Evanston NEA Floyd Chambers Northwestern Navy

Wilson Girls Win Cage Title in YWCA Race

In the Hi Y Ett e interscholastic finals at the YWCA Wilson defeated Roosevelt 20 to 18 to win the girls basketball title. McKinley beat Franklin 32 to 14 for the consolation crown. Box scores follow after the San Juan Puerto Rico report on groundskeepers returning found golf balls to the Army.

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Joe Riley to Head M. and J. League

Joe Riley was elected president of the M. and J. League at Friday’s meeting. Red Hopkins was named vice president and George Hawkins became secretary. Howard Rowley was reelected treasurer as new officers took office. the group meets Tuesday at Stuart Hall to plan the coming season. Cedar Rapids Engineers have dropped out after 16 years. two other industrial firms have applied for membership.

M. and J. League Board of Control Stuart Hall Cedar Rapids Engineers League Joe Riley Iowa Manufacturing Company Red Hopkins LaPlant- Choate George Hawkins Howard Rowley Wilson’s

Gazette Newsies Fall In Final Season Game

The Gazette Newsies lost their season finale to West Side 57 to 46. West Side’s Carter and Laurence led the offense while Sweeting topped the Newsies. Over the season the Newsies finished 12 wins and three losses.

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Michigan State Schedules Seven Baseball Games With Service Teams

East Lansing Michigan State University plans seven baseball games this season against service teams as part of its early schedule. The announced slate aims to provide competitive matchups and showcase upcoming talent on the Spartans roster.

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Fitzsimmons Counts On Dozen Triumphs

The article profiles Fred Landis Fitzsimmons as a 40 year old pitcher coach and hitter for the Dodgers. It notes his 1940 league leading winning percentage and 16 wins, a recent accident, and his value as a spot pitcher. It mentions his long Giants connections and interest from Mel Ott.

Aytona Beach NBA Fred Landis Fitzsimmons Freddie Brooklyns Fitzsimmons Bill Terry Tom Baker Baker Fite Dodgers Flatbush Yankees Marius Russo Fitz Cookie Lavagetto Muscles Medwick Mel Ott Giants Ott Polo Grounders Fits Lanny MacPhail

Launch Plans For Industrial Horseshoe League Formed

The Allied industrial horseshoe league organized by the Y M C A held its opening meeting of officers and the executive committee. Plans call for play on Ellis park lighted courts Monday and Wednesday nights with the season starting in late May and teams including Quaker Oats, Iowa Manufacturing Co, City Water Works, C S C of Wilson and Company, Penick and Ford, LaPlant Choate and Witwer Grocer.

Allied Industrial Horseshoe League Ellis Park Quaker Oats Iowa Manufacturing Co City Water Works C.S.C Wilson and Company Penick and Ford LaPlant-Choate and Witwer Grocer Elbert E Beaver Joe Jacger Ernest Franc Lee Nost CIO Byron Stone Vernon L. Flint Iowa Manufacturing Company Donald Kopecky Charles Gillen CSO Arnold Cherry City Waterworks William R. Grafton Quaker Oats Company

Iowa to Show Films Of Louis Simon Fight

The Iowa theater will screen the complete Joe Louis Louis Sim on heavyweight title fight starting Monday. Manager Andy Talbot announced the knockout decision and said the film runs as part of a four day program.

Joe Louis Abe Simon Iowa Andy Talbot Louis Talbot

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