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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1943

Page

15

Franklin Star Sets Valley Track Record at 2 01.4

Franklin high star Charles Hopkins clocked 2 01.4 for the half mile to set the Mississippi Valley conference record. Davenport won the team title 83 to 57 with Mason starring in sprints and relays. Blanfed of Davenport claimed shot and discus titles as Franklin placed third.

Franklin High Cedar Rapids Sy Davenport Charles Hopkins Franklin Tance Don Murphy Dubuque U. S North Africa Davenport Blue Devils Clinton McKinley Roosevelt Wilson Waterloo Iowa City Mason Blanfed McKay Cole Hill Simm Schultz Holge Ely Fraklin Andrew Barn Izer Blakey Stanger Bradiock Thomas Braun Henderson Cribbs Moore Devoque Hurdies Hofaker Madfock Jones Carfrae Hopkins Evers Munson Davenort Brooks Anderson Orn Madlock Broun Kaufman Morgan Garrett Walling Johansen Cedar Bids Pender Hansen Lee McKipley Koprucki Abshire Lutz Ball Barnhizer Brown Blakaye eMinier DoVe Vovak McKinney UG Ley Lanfed Myers Foret Frannie Lanted Pike Denen Marisene Civitane Novak Niith

SCOREBOARD SUMMARY OF FRIDAY RESULTS AND LEAGUE STANDINGS

The scoreboard lists standings for the American and National leagues with teams like Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. It notes Friday results including Philadelphia beating Boston and Chicago defeating Toronto and other scattered results. The American Association shows Paul Louisville Minneapolis and Indianapolis with mixed scores. A Fourth Round of games is reported with Universals Manufacturing and other matches.

Daniels Park to Host Twin Bill With Makers and Lighters

A Sunday doubleheader at Daniels Park features the Iowa Manufacturers facing the Lighters in a seven inning opener at 2 pm. Immediately after, Universal Engineers meet Wil sons with both clubs having one league win and recent low scoring games.

Daniels Daniels Park Iowa Lighters Universal Engineers Wilsons Universal

Braves and Phillies Slipping in National League Standings

The Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies suffer fourth loss in five games as the NL inches toward midseason decline. Cardinals beat Braves 2 1 in ten innings, Reds topple Phillies 11 8, while Indians and Senators share first in AL after Boston Red Sox loss. Yankees snap skid, Athletics beat White Sox, Giants move up with 3 1 over Cubs. Dodgers crush Pirates 6 2 with early fireworks.

Boston Braves Phillies Biscuits Phils Bostons Jimmy Wilson Chicago Cubs Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates Braves St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Jack Salverson Nats St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Tigers Russ Christopher Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox New York Giants Cubs Harry Feldman Sid Gordon New Yorkers Dixie Walker Brooklyn Pittsburgh Dodgers Bucs

Harman Named Athletic Director at Iowa Navy Preflight

Lieut. Com. Harvey J. Harman will succeed Lieut. Col. Bernie Bierman as athletic director of the Iowa Navy Preflight school. Harman, a former Pitt football star and Penn and Rutgers coach, will report next week and also coach the Seahawk football team. Bierman departs for foreign duty.

Iowa City Harvey J. Harman Pitt Penn Rutgers Bernie Bierman Iowa Navy Lieut. Harman Navy Bierman Minnesota University Harman Chapel Hill N. C Seahawk Haverford Sewanee

Williams College Drops Intercollegiate Sports

Williams College in Massachusetts halted all intercollegiate sports for the duration becoming the first in the Little Three to suspend competition. Albert Osterhout, athletics director, announced the decision noting the move aligns Williams with Amherst and Williams peers.

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Fieweger Looms As Top Threat In Track Field

A nine man Illinois team leads favorites while freshmen and small colleges threaten at the 18th Central Collegiate outdoor track meet at Marquette Stadium Milwaukee. Jimmy Fieweger of Lawrence College Appleton Wisconsin is marked as top threat after a 10.0 100 yard dash and 146 hurdles, with Dupre of Ohio State a key rival. Other strong entrants include Virgil Alson of Miami Ohio Traver Perkins Northern Illinois Teachers and Johnny Hermaines Cincinnati University.

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Seahawks Schedule Busy Week Ahead in Iowa City

The Seahawks baseball team will play four games in eight days starting Sunday in Iowa City. They face Collins Radio of Cedar Rapids on Sunday, Camp Grant Tuesday, Iowa Manufacturing at Cedar Rapids June 5, and Muscatine Indees June 6. Coach Dan Timm may substitute Al Schulz for injured Vernon Sanderson. Sanprea carries a .333 batting average. The Navy team has started with three shutout wins.

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Akron Coach Waits Call to Air Corps

Tipton reports Donald Werling from Akron Iowa awaits call to report for pilot training in the army air corps. He has been coach of girls basketball and principal at Akron for three years. His teams won three sectional titles and were runners up in the district tournament two years ago.

Tipton Donald Werling W. W. Werlng Army Air Corps Akron Iowa

John McGraw A Storied Leader Of Baseball’s Giants

John McGraw known as Little Napoleon led the New York Giants with a fierce, disciplined style. A left hand batter and tight runner, he posted a .334 career batting average and early on impressed Cap Anson as a top third baseman. He later steered teams with a tough, strategic approach, rarely credited for his hitting but celebrated for his leadership and loyalty to ballplayers.

John J. McGraw Little Napoleon Giants Connie Mack McGraw Polo Little Mac Swift Smart Cap Anson Cedar Rapids White Stockings Anson Broadway Florida John McGraw Joe McGinnity Orioles

Major League Box Scores Summary

Box score notes Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 7 with Mueller and Mc Cormick left on base. Kimball and Kraus tallied hits for the Phillies while Podgainy, Vander Meer, Stone and Beers contributed for the Reds. Shoun credited with win over Podsamny. Barlick and Goetz umpired. time listed as 2002.

Dahlgren Stewart Mueller McCormick Philadelphia Cincinnati halls—Kimball Kraus Podgainy Vander Meer Stone Kimball Shoun Podgamny Beers Podsamny Goetz and Barlick

Army Bars Charley Hiad From Further Track Competition

Charley Hiad former Michigan Normal star and Big Ten hurdle champion at the University of Chicago must withdraw from the Central Collegiate Conference meet in Milwaukee and will be barred from the national meet at Evanston June 11-12 by army regulation conformance.

Chicago Charley Hiad Michigan Normal University of Chicago Army Air Force University Meteorological School Hlndis Milwaukee Hlad Evanston Ill

Butternut Nine Edges Manufacturing 7-6 in Tight Junior Legion Game

Butternut National edged Iowa Manufacturing 7 to 6 after a late home run flurry by Butternut. Ken Corderman and Jim Schamberger pitched for Iowa Manufacturing with 13 strikeouts, while Petrzelka and Canterbury homered for Butternut.

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Minnesota Gophers rout Chicago U in Big Ten clash

Norm Gallup worked three hits allowed zero, earning his sixth conference win as Minnesota beat Chicago 10 to 0. Gallup ends his Gophers career with a strong performance as Minnesota hitters collected 13 hits and seven stolen bases. Chicago’s Bobble and Finnegan had all their runs via singles.

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Great Lakes Navy blanks Evansville 13 to 0 in exhibition

Lieut Mickey Cochrane's Great Lakes crew routed the Evansville Shipyards 13 to 0 before 3000 fans in Evansville Indiana. Tom Ferrick pitched six innings for the Navy team and allowed the Evansville hit.

Evansville Ind Mickey Cochrane Great Lakes Tom Ferrick Cleveland Indians Navy Ferrick Schmitz Harel Dobby Kissinger Rhinehardt Ping

Collins Radio Falls 8-5 to Iowa Manufacturing in M J League

Collins Radio lost 8 5 in a rough M J league game at Daniels Park. Don Ludemann powered a 420 foot homer for Iowa Manufacturing while Trainor and Kohl provided late solo hits for Collins. Moravec started for Collins and Reid fanned 12 in a strong effort despite the loss.

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Open League Softball Showcases Top Pitching At Ellis Park

ArmstRon’s and Collins Radio both shine as pitchers Michalek and Hollingsworth allow few hits in Open league clash. Reed and Munn deliver decisive second inning hits for Armstrong’s, while Cherry Burrell and Quaker Oats stage a late rally. Industrial and YWCA leagues produce tight games with notable performances from Beck’s, Turner's Radio, and Sanitary Dairy.

Ellis Park Armstrong’s Collins Charlie Michalek Wally Hollingsworth Reed Munn Quaker Oats Cherry Burrell Cherry’s Sturm Shelton Norm Huston Universal Engineering Bill Abernathy Y.W.C

Millersburg Awards Athletic Monograms

Millersburg honors both girls and boys with basketball monograms. Girls recipients include Ruthada Bruhn Helen Dansdill Leona Costello Jeanne Dillon Reta VanDee Elaine Faas Helen Costello Barbara Montross Theresa Dansdill Kathryn Goodman Arva Schaffner minor letters Martha Montross Evelyn Merck Donna Lane Dorothy Ann Tripses Beatrice Foubert Norma Smith. Boys monograms go to Warren Smith captain Billie O'Meara Melvin Faas Donald VanDee Gene Herdlicka Kenneth Shaull Larry Harris Russell Grimm minor letters Léon Dillon Charles Lortz Floyd Rauch Marvin Morse. Baseball awards list Melvin Faas Donald VanDee captains Lonnie Gorsh Melvin Gauley Herman Redwine Russell Grimm Dairy Faas Lavon Berstler.

Millersburg Ruthada Bruhn Helen Dansdill Cocaptains Leona Costello Jeanne Dillon Reta VanDee Elaine Faas Helen Costello Barbara Montross Theresa Dansdill Kathryn Goodman Arva Schaffner Martha Montross Evelyn Merck Donna Lane Dorothy Ann Tripses Beatrice Foubert Norma Smith Warren Smith Billie O'Meara Melvin Faas Donald VanDee Gene Herdlicka Kenneth Shaull Larry Harris Russell Grimm Léon Dillon Charles Lortz Floyd Rauch Marvin Morse Lonnie Gorsh Melvin Gauley Herman Redwine Dairy Faas Lavon Berstler

Dodgers Sign Boyd Bartley from Privocaty of Illinois

Pittsburgh AP reports the Brooklyn Dodgers signed 22 year old shortstop Boyd Bartley captain of this year's Privocaty of Illinois baseball team. He joins the Dodgers as a new signee and brings leadership from college play.

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