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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1944

Page

7

Langham bowls perfect 300 in Lincoln Classic night

Ray Langham, top local bowler, rolled a 300 in the Lincoln Classic league opening line on Virgil Hammar's alleys. He posted 665 for the night, with 12 straight strikes and a final series counted as the exact 300 alongside a 202 and 163 in subsequent games.

Tait Cummins AY Langham Virgil Hammar Lincoln Langham Brooklyn Sam Palumbo Cedar Rapids Paul Smith Navy ABC Hammar Johnny Scolaro Stevie Stephenson Tony Teague Sramek Mrs. Co Wagner Altburs Kibbie Elbridge Pollitz Haddy Ee Ee SU Hawkins Fyotk Ese Andicap Colonial Baking Kenmore Owles Stolba Ae Amimar Bartosh Se Blanck Morningstar Clem Stephenson Wanenam Oeseee Kroullk Oe Seceres Walt's Tavern FL. W Pfeffer Bhs Mercer J. Novotny Charipar Hanson Ray Langham

Rick Ferrell May Establish All-Time Mark for Catchers

Rick Ferrell, catcher for the Washington Senators, has 1,756 games caught, an American League record and a near all-time mark. He could reach 1,791 or more next season to challenge Gabby Hartnett's 1,790 major league record. Ferrell's pace spans 16 seasons, faster than Schalk and Dickey, but short of Hartnett.

Washington Rick Ferrell Washington Senators Ferrell Detroit Ray Schalk Chicago White Sox Bill Dickey New York Yankees Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs New York Giants Schalk Dickey Harnett

Sport Jabs. AP report of recent boxing results

Brooklyn Morris Reif outpointed Solomon Stewart in a lightweight bout. Gene Pinter defeated McAdoo and Coalidge Miller in a double bout in Witte Plains. Arthur St Pier knocked out Johnny in New Bedford.

Associated Press Brooklyn Morris Reif Newark Solomon Stewart Revidence Witte Plains N. Y Gene Pinter McAdoo Coalidge Miller Rooklyn Drew New. Bedford Mass Arthur St. Pier- Fall River Johnny New York

Woodard out and Stewart blocked for Iowa Wisconsin clash

Iowa City AP reports Iowa Hawkeyes will miss two regulars against Wisconsin. Dick Woodard sidelined with knee injuries, Johnny Stewart unable to secure navy V 12 travel permit. Nelson Smith shifts to left half, William Kersten moves to right half as Ramlow and Sprang contest center. Injured players John Smith and Bob Derleth listed as probably unavailable.

Iowa City University of Iowa Wisconsin Slip Madigan Dick Woodard Johnny Stewart Navy Madison Nelson Smith William Kersten Richard Ramlow Bill Sprang Iowa Seahawk George Strohmeyer Bunker Hill Navy John Smith Bob Derleth

Paschal Takes Pro Lead in Yardage

Chicago report notes Bill Paschal of the Giants rushed 113 yards on 23 carries against the Boston Yanks to lead the NFL in rushing with 467 yards in five games. Frankie Sinkwich slips to third as John Grigas climbs totals, while Al Grygo retains the top per carry average at 7.2 yards.

Chicago Boston Yanks Bill Paschal New York Giants Frankie Sinkwich Detroit Lions Paschal Sinkwich John Grigas Card-Pitt Grigas Georgia al Grygo Chicago Bears

Illini Michigan clash looms as Big Ten race tightens

In Saturday’s slate, Illinois meets Michigan at Ann Arbor while Minnesota hosts Indiana Purdue visits Northwestern and Iowa faces Wisconsin at Madison. Iowa aims to snap a winless start stacking hopes on coach Slip Madigan’s improving Hawkeyes, and Wisconsin loses star back Earl Girard to a knee injury.

Jemmy Jordan Chicago Michigan Ann Arbor Minnesota Indiana Purdue Northwestern Iowa Wisconsin Madison Gophers Wildcats Hawkeyes Slip Madigan Nebraska Earl “Jug Girard Ohio State Illini Ray Eliot Illinois Buddy Young Tllini Notre Dame Pittsburgh Buckeyes

Hawkeyes Schedule 1944-45 Basketball Plan Revealed

Iowa will play 17 games in the 1944-45 season against seven Midwestern states. The schedule shows nine home games in Iowa City including Notre Dame Michigan State Minnesota Purdue Indiana Illinois Wisconsin.

Iowa City University of Iowa Dakota State Nebraska Lincoln Notre Dame Michigan State Minnesota Purdue

Mohrbacher Reinstated By Iowa Hawkeyes For Next Game

Iowa City—Stan Mohrbacher of Cedar Rapids, veteran guard, was reinstated on probation to the Iowa football squad and will be available for Saturday’s game against Wisconsin in Madison. Mohrbacher appeared before athletic leaders and chose to return to practice Tuesday night amid previous dismis sals for possible practice violations.

Tait Cummins Iowa City Slip Madigan Iowa Hawkeyes Stan Mohrbacher Cedar Rapids Iowa U Wisconsin Madison Wis Madigan Mohrbacher Karl Leih Indiana Ireland

Cyclones Get Rex Wagner Back For Nebraska Tilt

Rex Wagner rejoined Iowa State practice after two weeks sidelined by injury but only ran on the muddy field. Coach Mike Michalske prepared Carl Paetz and navy transfer Bob Jensen as possible starters at right end for the conference game against Nebraska.

AMES Rex Wagner Iowa State College Nebraska Mike Michalske Carl Paetz Bob Jensen Navy Cyclones

Riordan Puts Notre Dame In The Spotlight

Pvt P L Riordan writes from Harrisburg academy opposing a Gazette critique of Notre Dame calling it a higher learning institution and praising its scholars and ethics. He argues Notre Dame values character over football talent and notes Lujack Kelly and others choosing academics and service.

Scorcher East Pvt. P. L. Riordan Gazette Notre Dame Harrisburg Academy Pennsylvania Pvt. Riordan South Bend Johnny Lujack Bob Kelly West Point Kelly Naval Academy Bertelli Jim White

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