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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1944

Page

22

Football Picks From Coach Fritz On Navy Notre Dame And More

AP columnist Fritz Howell delivers a playful by lined set of college football picks. Notable selections include Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Yale, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and North Carolina Preflight with several upsets and strong favorites.

NEW York Orlo Robertson Orlo Pimlico Navy Notre Dame Michigan Pennsylvania Wolverines Purdue Penn Ohio Indiana Hoosiers Bucks Nebraska Iowa Oklahoma Iowa State Town Seahawks Tulsa Army Villanova Yale Dartmouth Georgia Tech Duke Blue Devils Wisconsin Bainbridge-N.c North Carolina Columbia Cornell Syracuse Penn State Brown Coast Guard Academy Bucknell N.Y.U Rochester Case Swarthmore Virginia Temple Lafayette Ursinus Rutgers Lehigh Connecticut City College of New York Alabama Georgia Mississippi State Kentucky Tennessee L.S.A Wake Forest Clemson South Carolina Minnesota Northwestern Michigan State Missouri Great Lakes Marquette Kansas State Wichita Randolph ‘Field North Texas Aggies Rice Texas Tech Texas Southern Methodist Arkansas Texas Aggies Far West Rocky Mountain Southern Cal Naval Training Center Alameda Coast Guard California Fourth Air Force U.C.L.A Fleet City St. Mary’s Second Air Force Amarillo Air Field

New Big Ten coaching rumors ripple across college football

Arch Ward hints there will be at least one new head coach in the Big Nine next season with many schools already linked to appointments. The piece lists current fixtures Bierman Crisler Waldorf McMillin and Stuhldreher and notes possible upheaval as players like Hoernschemeyer and Kelly move toward Annapolis or civilian status. Twilight Tear dominates Pimlico and is tipped as horse of the year, a remarkable filly with 18 wins in 23 starts and $202,165 lifetime earnings. A veteran starter Joe Pincus recalls a race track mishap with an English jockey amid a joking note about directions on the track.

Arch Ward The Chi Trib Bernie Bierman Minnesota Bierman Harry Stuhldrcher Wisconsin Fritz Crisler Michigan Carroll Widdoes Ohio State Bo McMillin Indiana Cecil Isbell Purdue Ray Eliot Illinois Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Slip Madigan Iowa Crisler Waldorf McMillin Stuhldreher Widdoes Paul Brown Eliot Isbell Madigan Bob Moernschemeyer Indiana U Hoernschemeyer Annapolis Naval Academy Hundhy Twilight Tear Devil Diver Seabiscuit Wire Service Joe Pincus Joe

Offensive Edge to Irish but Navy Holds Defensive Lead

The National Collegiate Athletic Bureau reports Notre Dame holds the offensive edge with 2,184 rushing and passing yards over Navy's 1,756 in five games. Navy, meanwhile, leads defensively, allowing 514 yards while Notre Dame has given up 1,058 yards.

NEW York National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Notre Dame Navy Baltimore Middies

Luisetti Stricken With Meningitis Navy Advises Wife

The San Francisco Chronicle reports Lt. Angelo Hank Luisetti, a former Stanford basketball star, has spinal meningitis at the Norfolk Navy Base. His wife said he has regained consciousness and is taking nourishment for the first time in about two weeks, though he remains in danger.

San Francisco the Chronicle Angelo “Hank” Luisetti USNR Stanford University Norfolk, Va Navy Hank

Hoppe Leaves Hospital After Exhibition in Chicago

World three cushion billiard champion Willie Hoppe was released from a Chicago hospital Thursday night and entertained interns with an exhibition before heading to Kansas City St. Louis Detroit and Chicago for the 1 000 point challenge match against Welker Cochran of San Francisco next week.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Hoppe Mexico Welker Cochran San Francisco Kansas City St. Louis Detroit

Rested Bucks Face Hunchy In Top Game 3 HAWKS

Illinois article fragment describes Iowa regulars ready for Nebraska after Indiana injury list. The piece also covers Ohio State’s bid for a 4th straight conference win led by Bob Hoernschemeyer, and Big Ten matchups including Minnesota Northwestern, Wisconsin Purdue, and Iowa Nebraska.

Wampler to Face Galento Sunday in Coliseum Show

Ex marine Earl Wampler is set to wrestle Al Galento in a 2 out of 3 fall semi main bout at the coliseum Sunday. Ken Fenelon defends the world junior heavyweight title against Speedy Camell of Los Angeles in the main event. Wampler impressed on last week's card and has added a new Judo hold learned in the service.

Earl Wampler al Gallento Coliseum Ken Fenelon Speedy Camell Los Angeles Wampler Marines

University High Edges Tipton on Friday

TIPTON The Tipton Tigers host the University High School of Iowa City in the final home game of the season at Tipton field Friday night. The Tigers have won all home games but lost away. University High is favored to win. The Tigers will travel to Marion for Armistice Day for their last game.

Tipton Tipton High Tiger University High Eleven Iowa City Tipton Field Tigers Marion

Cotton Bowl Jan. 1 Set. Oklahoma A&M Lead Candidate

Dallas AP reports only that a Cotton Bowl is planned for January 1 and that Oklahoma A&M is top candidate as visiting team. The Southwest Conference champion would host, with Rice among possible choices as the race continues.

Dallas Oklahoma A Rice

Four 1894 Cyclones Return for 1944 Homecoming

Four players from Iowa State's 1894 football squad are slated to attend the 1944 Homecoming clash with Oklahoma. L. H. Chamberlain Bert German T. L. Rice and J. W. Wilson will be honored at a lunch Saturday at Memorial Union. Attending officials include Wallace E. Barron Dr. Charles E. Finley and athletic council members.

AMES Towa State Cyclone Oklahoma Sooners Wallace E. Barron L. H. Chamberlain Des Moines Bert German T. L. Rice J. W. Wilson Brookings S. C

Cornell Rebuilds For 2nd Game With Beehawks

Pierced by injuries Cornell's Purple football team steadies for the Iowa Beehawks clash in Iowa City. Mel Osinga starts at right guard, Bonstead out for season replaced by Johnny Klint. Phil Temple and Vine Horst join line alongside Virgil Smith Ed Quant Johnny Warren. In backfield Claussen at fullback replaces Bob DeBoer. Francis back at half with Nick Schmitz and Patsy Rega in signal.

MT. Vernon Cornell Purple Iowa Beehawks Iowa City Hilltop Mel Osinga Picking Bonstead Johnny Klint Phil Temple Vine Horst Virgil Smith Ed Quant Johnny Warren Bob Lucky” DeBoer Claussen Mike ,Francink Nick Schmitz Patsy Rega

Tigers outfielder Dick Wakefield postpones draft induction

Detroit Tigers left fielder Dick Wakefield said his induction into the armed services, set for Thursday, has been postponed by his Chicago draft board until November 16.

Detroit Dick Wakefield Detroit Tigers Armed Service Chicago

Wilson Players Return and Franklin Adds a Game

Wilson eases roster worries as three regulars return from Minneapolis tests. Clinton looms as Cedar Rapids Ramblers face the league leaders after a tense week, with Ames adding an extra game for Orville Rust’s squad at Marshalltown. Roosevelt aims to field full strengths for Homecoming against Grinnell Saturday.

Cedar Rapids Peidae West Waterloo McKinley Wilson Clinton Franklin Marshalltown Grinnell Roosevelt Carroll Mitchell Bill Barnard River Kings Air Corps Bill Birkicht Don Andrew Don Bys Minneapolis Ramblers Davenport Orville Rust Ames

Bribe Offered to Leonard to Throw Last Tiger Game

New York reports say Emil Dutch Leonard of the Washington Senators was offered 2500 to 3000 dollars to throw the final Washington Detroit game at Briggs Stadium. He reportedly informed Clyde Milan and hung up after noting the bribe. Leonard allowed four hits as Washington won 4 to 1.

NEW York Emil “Dutch” Leonard Washington Senators Briggs Stadium New York Herald-Tribune New York Mirror Leonard Tigers Herald-Tribune Clyde Milan Washington Senators

Reds Outfielder Gerald Walker to Report at Camp Shelby

Hattiesburg Mississippi AP reports Reds outfielder Gerald Walker will report for induction Friday at Camp Shelby. Walker is set to join military service, with the event drawing local attention from fans and officials.

Hattiesburg, Miss Gerald Walker Cincinnati Reds Camp Shelby

Toronto and Detroit Win Big in NHL Action

Toronto Maple Leafs stretch lead with a 4 1 win over Montreal as Dave Schriner adds a goal and two assists. Detroit Red Wings top New York Rangers 10 3 behind a three goal effort by rookie Jim McAfee, while Indianapolis and Buffalo battle to a 3 3 tie in the only American league game.

United Press Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Canadiens New York Rangers Leafs Montreal Dave Sweeney) Schriner Jim McAfee Red Wings New Yorkers Toronto Detroit Chicago Boston New York Capitols Buffalo Indianapolis Capitols Buffalo Bisons

Plainsmen Defeat Reinbeck 14-7 in Thrilling Second Half

Belle Plaine beat Reinbeck 14-7 after a fourth quarter 35-yard drive capped by a Visquain pass to Malcolm. Allee added the extra point as Reinbeck tied the game in the third quarter and Belle Plaine seized the win late.

the Gazette Belle Plaine Reinbeck Visquain Malcolm Allee

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