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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1941
Page
13
The piece argues over whether Bob Feller could equal Walter Johnson, noting different eras and viewing angles. It recalls Schacht praising Johnson's mastery and longevity while acknowledging Feller's talent, curveball, and 22 year old potential to reach Johnson's 413 wins.
Roosevelt Hotel Junior American Legion club routed Butter-Nut 9 to 0 at Daniels Park. Vic Capek Belf Olin, Zobl, and Henningsen sparked a 5th inning surge as Capek cleared the bases with a triple. Armstrong's Cities Service fell 10–3, with Zobl and Mollman keying a Cities Service rally.
Franklin high school golf and tennis teams coached by Har old Templeman will compete in the state finals next Saturday at Iowa City. Golf finalists include Franklin Davenport Ames Spencer and Roosevelt of Des Moines with Franklin posting the district’s lowest score. Tennis finalists also feature Roosevelt Des Moines Dubuque Burlington Shenandoah and Franklin.
The piece notes no changes to fishing and hunting laws from last year. Catfish season closes May 30 then reopens July 1, walleye and bass seasons opening June 15 in inland waters, with June 1 only for Mississippi and Missouri rivers and Lee County waters. It urges careful release of undersized catfish and cites enforcement actions and a mulligan gathering by the Linn County Fish and Game club.
The blocking quarterback and the outfielder are likely to join the football coaching staff, reflecting a shift toward veterinary studies shaping athletic training and game strategy.
The Quakers lead the M and J standings as California based teams face setbacks. Wilson Packers beat Lighters 3-2 while Marlin Jacobs pitched for Iowa Manufacturers to defeat La Plant-Choate Friday. Memorial Day disrupts schedule with games La Plant-Choate against Light Company and Wilsons versus Engineers. Red Van Fleet's protest over a missed third strike stands for consideration at next board meeting. Gene Bishop resides at 1042 Sixteenth Street NE.
The University of California men’s two mile relay team set a world record at the Los Angeles Coliseum on a fast track in sunny weather before about 20 000 spectators. The Golden Bears clocked 7 minutes 34.5 seconds, beating the old mark of 7 35.8. Michigan finished second, just ahead of Indiana.
Missouri captures its first Big Six baseball championship since 1938 with a 14 to 13 victory over Iowa State in 13 innings. Iowa State dominates tennis 6–0 while Missouri earns 91% points to Iowa’s 8% in golf.
New Zealand Prime Minister Peter Fraser said in a Saturday statement that the next few hours may be decisive in the battle for Crete. He underscored the urgency as Axis forces press the campaign near Cairo and allied defense coordinates.
Dale Smith of Wilson Certified shot a two under par 70 at Kenmore as the A I League golf season opened. Jim McPartland 72 Howard Martin 73 and George MHarless 74 were among other low scores. rain postponed Thursday matches and will be added to the schedule. Smith defeated Bernard Nemmers on the 312 yard eighth hole when Nemmers eagled the hole but Smith won the match 70 to 78.
The Allied Industrial Horseshoe league begins play at 7 p.m. Monday on Ellis park lighted courts. Teams entered include CIO clubs, City of Cedar Rapids, Quaker Oats, Water Works, Gazette, Iowa Manufacturing, Wel don Klug’s lineup, and La Plant-Chonate. Week schedule lists CIO No 1 vs Iowa Mfg No 2 and other matchups.
Lincoln AP reports Big Six officials released the 1945 football slate. Key games include Iowa State at Kansas and Kansas State at Missouri on Oct 6, with Nebraska at Kansas State and Kansas at Oklahoma on Oct 20. The schedule lists major November dates and ends with Oklahoma at Nebraska on Dec 1.
Iowa Valley league schedule for today features Atkins at Koszta Williamsburg at Victor Norway at Hartwick and Quaker Oats at Watkins.
Walter Matuszczak will return to Cornell University this fall to conclude his coaching duties and lead the team in upcoming seasons. The move ties him to Ithaca and the university program as preparations begin for the new season.
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