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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1946

Page

4

Ohio State dominates NCAA swimming finale with three titles

Ohio State collected three final events led by Jack Hill in the 220-yard freestyle, Miller Anderson in the one-meter dive, and the 300-yard medley relay with Dick Fetterman Jim Councilman and Ted Hobert. The Buckeyes closed strong with a 33 point lead over Michigan as Navy trailed. Anderson defeated Kenny Marsh in the 50-yard freestyle prelims. Marsh earlier set Iowa high school records in the 40 and 100-yard dash.

New Haven Buckeyes Michigan Navy Wolverines Columbus Ohio Bob Anderson Stanford Dave Maclay Williams Bob Cowell Anderson Kenny Marsh University of Iowa Boone Iowa Marsh Cedar Rapids Prep Dick Maine Des Moines Maine Gilbert Scheckler

Graziano Knocks Out Servo in Second Round at MSG

Rocky Graziano floors Marty Servo with a right hand at 1:52 of the second round in Madison Square Garden. The welterweight bout had no world title at stake. Referee Arthur Donovan allowed the finish as Servo rose after a late right hand to the jaw.

New York Sns Rocky Graziano Fury Marty Servo Madison Square Garden Servo Lethal Walloper Brooklyn Arthur Donovan

Exhibition Baseball Scores From Florida and Arizona Circuits

In Sarasota and Tampa exhibitions, St. Louis, Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Louisville, and Chicago square off against various opponents with mixed results. Notable lineups include Burmeister, Ferris, Wagner, and Pytlak for the Nats, and Holmes, Lopat, and Dickey noted in other games. Scores show a blend of seven and four run totals across venues in Florida and Arizona, with St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Chicago appearing prominently.

Sarasota Fla St. Louis Boston Lanter C. Barrett Rice Burmeister Ferris Wagner Pytlak Tampa Cincinnati Cooper Wright Orrerths Howell Lambert Itting Gumbert Burpo Erickson Lamanno FT. Myers Phiadelphis Louisville Assn Knott DeSautels Widmar Simonds Dulaney Perkins Grove Lopat Dickey Tresh Hallett Gerheauser Hopper Camel Hoenix Ariz Chicago Canonan Raving Gton mcCullous

Solem Named Head Coach at Springfield College

Ossie Solem, former Syracuse and University of Iowa mentor, is appointed head football coach at Springfield College. The school resumes football this fall for the first time since the war began. Solem will report June 1.

Springfield Mass Ossie Solem Syracuse University of Iowa Grid Springfield College Solem

Mikanled Gears Reach Semi in World Pro Playoffs

Chicago American Gears led by George Mikan and a $60 000 tag advanced to the semi finals as they edged the Sheboygan Redskins 52 51. Oshkosh and Ft Wayne also won to meet the Gears and Bullets in the next round.

Chicago Chicago American Gears Big George Mikan Dark Horse Saturay Oshkosh Wis Ft Wayne Zollners Baltimore Bullets Gears Sheboygan Redskins Ft. Wayne New York Rens Midland Mich Dons Baltimore Anderson Ind

Boxing Roundup Nets Quick Victories Across Cities

Diverse results from short bouts include Rocky Graziane 152 stopping Marty Servo 149 in New York non title bout. Jake Lamotts 183 outpoints Mark Lockman 159 in Pittsburgh. Bruce Woodcock stops George James 195 in Hull. Bob Pooler 138 outpoints Johnny Campbell 138 in Augusta Maine. Rudy Campa 144 defeats Cosby Linsen 151 in Memphis. Jimmy Moon 164 outpoints Oscar Hodnett 166 in Asbury Park. Tony Janko 145 outpoints Willie Watkins Before Detroit. Jerry Boisvert 161 outpoints Billy Lancaster 161 in Brunswick. Frankie Conti 141 outpoints Irish Red Schultz 149 in Worcester.

New York Rocky Graziane Marty Servo Schenectady N. Y Ton Jake Lamotts New Vork Mark Kid Chicken Johnny Campbell Bangor Memphis Rudy Campa Mexico City Cosby Linsen New Orleans Asbury Park N. J Jimmy Moon Philadelphia Oscar Hodnett Camden Stohe’ Kapovich Baltimore Basher Dean

Vet's Club to Drill Sunday Practice at River Side

Manager Frank Tvrdik of the Vet's club baseball team schedules a Sunday afternoon practice at 2 on the River side diamond. If rain occurs the squad will move to Hayes field for the session.

Frank Tvrdik Vet’s Riverside Diamond Hayesfield

Second Iowa 1946 All State Basketball Team Named

IDPA selects a fast, rugged second all state squad from Iowa high schools led by seniors Wayne Ryan of Cherokee Gaylord Anderson of Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs and others. The group featuresVersatile forwards guards and centers from Cherokee Council Bluffs Waterloo Sioux City Mason City and Des Moines in a 1946 lineup praised for scoring defense and versatility.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa Daily Press Association Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs Our Lady of Victory Academy Waterloo Harlan Sioux City North Des Moines Mason City Wayne Ryan Gaylord Anderson Lincoln Nebraska George Webber Waterloo Prep Gene Gettys Kingpin Little Cyclones Southwest Iowa Dick Day Central Little Maroons Iowa Bob Norris East Black Raiders John Estes

Senior guard and pitcher excels for Mason City team

11 inch senior forward noted for intercepting passes diagnosing opponent plays and rebounding. part of a 13 won 6 lost season. Ray Henery, 17, Mason City senior guard at 5'9" 140 lbs, won Big Seven scoring title and powered a 12 game win streak. also baseball shortstop with 15 wins 7 losses in regular season.

Ray Henery Mason City

Des Moines Girls Lose AAU Finals

Des Moines Dr Swetts fall to Nashville Goldblumes 26 to 20 in the national AAU final. Al line Banks repeats all-America honors for a seventh time while scoring 14 points. Dr Pepperts beat Chatham Blanketeers for third place in a close 25 to 24. Westinghouse bests Denver Dry Goods sextette for consolation honors 34 to 24.

ST. Joseph Miss Banks Dr. Swetts Little Rock Ark Dr. Peppers Chatham _ Blanketeers Pittsburgh Westings House Denver

Meier, Bossie Win Titles in AAU Tourney

Iowa boxers claim eight AAU titles with five by knockout ahead of nationals in Boston. Winners include Al Meier Cedar Rapids 118 pounds defeating Russ Ambrose Webster City by knockout in 1 28 of second. others list Des Moines and Iowa City victors with decisions and knockouts across 112 to heavyweight divisions.

Meier Bossie Des Moines Iowa Boston Bob Brewer Dick Kopp Fort Dodge al Meier Cedar Rapids Russ Ambrose Webster City Bob Rossie Iowa City Richard Garland Bob Berens Burrell Smith Johnny Baird Gary Hart Ottumwa Buzz Shultz Moline Ill Bob Cocking

Ferrier Leads Charlotte Open At 36 Holes

Big Jim Ferrier owns a three stroke edge after two rounds at the Charlotte Open. He shot 68 following a 66 to reach 134 total. Lawson Little trails by three, with Stewart Alexander Pete Cooper Vic Ghezzi and Tony Penna within a stroke. Sam Snead and Ed Oliver sit one more back as the field heads to the final two rounds.

Charlotte N. C Big Jim Ferrier Ferrier Lawson Little Monterey Calif Little Stewart Alexander Durham Pete Cooper Gainesville Fla Vic Ghezzi Knoxville

Weekend Theater Schedule Featured Multiple Film Lineups

The Gazette lists Saturday showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Strand Marion theaters. Highlights include Sentimental Journey One Way to Love Tokyo Rose The Southerner First Yank into Tokyo Vigilantes of Dodge City Cyclone Prairie Rangers Yolanda and the Thief plus Snafu across venues with matinees and late shows.

STATE Tokyo Palace Rialto Dodge City Fighting Guardsman 92Nd Street Cyclone Prairie Rangers

Athletics Release Benny McCoy Amid Unconditional Move

West Palm Beach Florida AP manager Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics announced the unconditional release of Benny McCoy the second baseman who cost $65 000 to acquire in 1940 Mack regrets the players failure to make the grade and notes he signed McCoy as a free agent Benny received a 45 000 signing bonus and 10 000 per year in 1940 and 1941 before entering the navy and returning this spring.

West Palm Beach Fla Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Benny McCoy Connie McCoy Benny Mack Navy

Pirates Sign Gustine After Holdout Settlement

Pittsburgh Pirates announce Infielder Frank Gustine quits holdout and will join the team Tuesday in San Antonio after a long distance call with General Manager Ray Kennedy. Gustine received 10,000 dollars for last season.

Pittsburgh INS Pittsburgh Pirates Frank Gustine Bucs San Antonio Gustine Ray Kennedy

Concrete Materials and Construction Company Incorporation Notice

Incorporation announced for Concrete Materials and Construction Company under Iowa law with principal office in Cedar Rapids Linn County. Article outlines business aims including mining sand gravel and stone, contracting for structures and waterways, real estate dealings, stock issuance, bonds, and governance by a four to seven member board with H D Bellamy named chairman and Sidney P Moore president. Dated March 19 1946.

Concrete Materials and Construction Company State of Iowa Concrete Materials and Construction, Company Cedar Rapids Linn County Towa Board of Directors Executive Council H. D. Bellamy Sidney P Moore F E Bellamy K. K. Kinsey Leonard Spalgsht Vernon HH Mussman R. H. Neighbor HD. Bellamy Sargent, Spangler & Hines

Academy Award Theater to Debut on CBS WMT Saturday

Ambitious CBS WMT radio launch features Oscar winners and nominees, starting with Bette Davis in Jezebel adaptation. Fay Bainter also to appear. series produced by Tom McAvity with Dee Engelbach directing, Leith Stevens leading a 26 piece orchestra.

WMT Helen Hayes Bette Davis Jezebel Fay Bainter New Orleans Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tom McAvity Dee Engelbach Leith Stevens Hugh Brundage

Radio Schedule Row For March 30 1916

Hour by hour listings show WMT CBS WMAQ NBC WGN MBS WEBM ABC WHO and XEL stations with programs from 6 to 7 30 pm. Notable items include News segments First Nichter Life of Riley Mayor Town and Game of Books with Jury Trials and Hit Parade.

WMT CBS WMAQ NBC WGN Mbs WEBM ABC Aoad Cliff Carl Tom Dick Haymes Life of Riley WGN Farm Report Exel Music Gems

Appointment of Administrator in Linn County Iowa

Notice states Fred W Hann appointed and qualified on March 2 1946 as Administrator of the estate of Kolsrud deceased in Linn County Iowa. Creditors and debtors urged to settle debts and file claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court.

State of Iowa Linn County Kolsrud Iate Iowa Fred W. Hann Fred W Hann

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