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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1944

Page

4

Manufacturers Trounce Speeder 11-1 Behind Bruce Hot Night

Veteran Guy Bruce powered the Iowa Manufacturers to a 11-1 victory over Speeder in M and J league play. Don Gugler and Don Ludemann led with multiple hits while Chuck Slauson added base knocks. A six–error first frame opened the gates for three unearned runs as Verge Miller struggled on the mound for Speeder.

Guy Bruce Iowa Speeder LaPiant-Choate Bruce Don Gugler Don Ludemann Chuck Slauson Verge Miller Slauson Gugler Ludemann Rucker Miller Don Kinch Feuerbach Sid Schweitzer

Musial Passes Pre-Induction Test for Navy Service

Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals passed his pre induction physical at Jefferson Barracks on Tuesday and was accepted for the navy. He remains with the Cardinals until active duty. Another regular outfielder, Danny Litwhiler, has also been accepted for the navy and is playing until orders arrive.

ST. Louis Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Jefferson Barracks Cardinals Danny Litwhiler Navy

Standings and Results From Major League Baseball

A fragmented standings page lists the American League leaders New York Chicago St Louis Cleveland Washington and Boston with records ranging from 10 to 14 wins. Monday results show New York 10 Chicago 6 Philadelphia Detroit Washington 4 Cleveland 3. Tuesday games include Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York and St Louis at Boston with Cleveland at Washington night.

New York Chicago St. Lous Cleveland Washington Boston Philadelphia Big Detroit Detroit St. Louis Brooklyn Cincindey Phildelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Isbell Named Purdue Football Coach

Cecil Isbell, former Purdue star and Green Bay Packer, was appointed head football coach at Purdue. The appointment, effective July 1, follows Elmer Burnham’s resignation, with Isbell to direct summer training and had been backfield coach for one year. Purdue shares the Big Ten title with Michigan, and Isbell was credited with developing Purdue’s backfield.

Lafayette Ind Cecil Isbell Purdue University Green Bay Packer Purdue Guy Mackey Isbell Elmer Burnham Rochester University Michigan

Boxing Roundup Includes Upsets Across Cities

By The Associated Press a series of lightweight and welterweight bouts are listed with fighters from New York Los Angeles Baltimore Portland and Detroit. Notable results include Cleo Shans outpointing Al Guido in New York and Joe Carter outpointing Coley Welch in Baltimore.

Associated Press New York Cleo Shans Los Angles al Guido Baltimore Joe Carter Rome Coley Welch Portland CHICA Rupert Simmons Dianapolis Johnny Ryan Detroit New Haven Conn Bummy Davis Julio Galined Wil Julio Galined Wil. Hartford Trenton N. J Toni Shueco Hortons Jim Foster Oneida

Iowa district baseball results keep three 1943 title contenders alive

Corwith Wiota Davenport and Viota posted district wins as the 1943 state tournament chase continued. Corwith rallied past Shell Rock 2 to 1 in Mason City after trailing 1–0 late, Davenport shut out Burlington 5–0 behind Dick Rodriguez, and Viota benefited from four Orient Richland errors to win 6–5 at Carson. Dowling of Des Moines dropped a 7–6 decision to Roland in a late-inning rally, while Montour fell 4–1 to In Biencia’s Smith at Eddyville. Other first-round scores listed across Davenport Coggon Roland Fort Dodge Ames and nearby towns.

Des Moines Mona Corwith Shell Rock Mason City Lester Hash Davenport Burlington Dick Rodriguez Viota Iowa Orient Richland Township Carson Dowling High Roland Montour Elkader Colesburg Atkins Independence Astville AL Mola Font What Cheer Argyle Indianola Fort E ‘St * John's Bancroft West Bend Humboldt Hipp Radcliffe Pmadria Dow Wling Nashur Rockwell

Cubs Shortstop Bill Shuster Classified 4-F

Chicago report states Cubs shortstop Bill Shuster was classified 4-F after failing to pass his pre induction examination. He took his physical last week and returned Tuesday for additional tests.

Chicago Bill Shuster Cub Shuster

Yanks Trim Sox In Chicago Showdown

In Chicago New York tops the White Sox 10 to 2 behind strong hitting. Levy and Savage drive in multiple runs as Cuccinello Webb and Schalk add key RBIs to give the Yankees a decisive victory.

Chicago New York Milovichss Turner Oj/Hemsley Lopat Savelp Wohriesp Dickshot Humphries Cuccinello Webb Schalk Trosky Levy Savage Milosevich Hemsley Stirnweiss Metheny Cartwright Dubiel Stimwells Etten Dublel

Brewers Lose Streak Sudden in Ninth to Colonels

The Milwaukee Brewers saw a 12 game winning streak end as Louisville Colonels beat them 4 to 1 in ten innings. Stan Partenheimer delivered the key hit in a game attended by 775 fans. Earlier, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Kansas City hosted other results in the league.

Kansas City Stan Partenheimer Louisville Colonels Brews Minneapolis Millers Columbus St. Paul Saints Toledo Indianapolis Indians Lover Blues

Farm Baseball Wars Ahead in Major Leagues

The column discusses farm system battles in baseball, praising outright farm ownership like the Yanks and Cards and contrasting Houston's feeder model. It notes wartime teams, two strong clubs likely to win, and hints at Cedar Rapids plans for a dual sports athletic plant combining football and baseball after the war with north Roosevelt ground and Hill park site.

Cleveland Cedar Rapids Raider Yanks Cards Houston Ollie Marquardt Phillies St. Louis New York Howard Green Lions Club

Clyde Shoun Holds Boston Nine Hitless

Clyde Shoun pitched a complete no hitter against Boston as the Reds blanked the Red Sox 1-0 on Chuck Aleno’s homer. The day featured several other high scoring games as Cardinals and Dodgers produced early runs, Giants mild revenge on Pirates, Yankees and Athletics win games, and Washington edges Cleveland in 11th.

Cincinnati Clyde Shoun Jim Tobin Shaun Boston Chuck Aleno Tobin St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago New York Giants Pittsburgh Shoun Bucky Walters Ernie Koob Bob Groom Browns

Manchester Wins Narrow Victory Over Ryan

Manchester led by manager Howard Wilson extended its winning streak at Ryan Field with an 11 to 6 win. Earlier, Manchester defeated Ryan 7 to 3 in a separate game.

Manchester Howard Wilson Ryan

Pensive to run near Belmont after Preakness win

Pensive, ninth turf Derby Preakness winner, heads toward Belmont Stakes plans. Trainer Ben Jones weighs starting in the Withers mile on Saturday as the horse prepares to depart Calumet Farm for New York. The Preakness winner stretched late to capture the Withers distances in a seven horse field, earning $60,075.

Baltimore Pensive Belmont Park Ben Jones Calumet Farm Stable New York Warren Wright Hyperion Mrs. Payne Whitney George D. Widener Platter Stir Little Conn McCreary

Extra Inning Softball Tilts Highlight Ellis League Action

Under threatening skies the Minor league slate at Ellis produced two extra inning games. The YMCA edged Universal Engineers 7 6 in eight frames, with Hanna delivering a clutch RBI single for U and Davis Hendryx. Century Engineering beat A F L No 18619 11 0 as Detlefson spun a three hit gem. Collins Radio topped the Eagles 4 3 in Open League play.

Y.M.C.A Universal Engineers Hanna Iowa Manufacturing No Bakers Paul Detlefson Century Engineering A. F Collins Radio Eagles

Bakers Hand Hotel Nine 7-0 Setback

Al Schamberger pitched a four hit game as the Butternut Bakers slammed Roosevelt Hotel 7-0. The Bakers scored five in the first and two in the second, then held Hoteliers hitless except for a few baserunners, sealing the shutout with solid hitting from Don Andrew Bob Canterburry and Ray Petrzelka.

al Schamberger Butternut Bakers Roosevelt Hotel Harry Farmer Bakers Farmer Schamberger and Company George Schamberger Bailey Don Martin Petrzelka Usher Birkicht Coburn Sree Andrew V. Havilk D. Havitk Tees Olmes Holden Canterburry Martin Alley Rice Cee Petrzelka Sewae Medhus G Schamberser al Schamberser Holmes Baseley Schamberger Bailey and Stone

Iowa to Carry Intercollegiate Sports in 1944 45

University of Iowa Athletic Director E G Schroeder promised a 1944 45 intercollegiate sports program despite wartime strains. He said Iowa will not use service trainees again and will rely on 17 year old freshmen for most players amid a hard fight to survive.

Iowa City E. G. Schroeder University of Iowa Iowa

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