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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1944

Page

7

Army Will Crack Pair of Traditions in Notre Dame Pick

AP sports column predicts Notre Dame will defeat Army and Navy as traditions broken. Michigan favored over Illinois. UCLA over California amid transfers. Drew weekly slate includes Penn over Columbia, Indiana over Minnesota, Mississippi State over Auburn, and Navy bases noted among others. closing with a note on comets once seen as omens.

Duke California UCLA Uclans Trojans Oklahoma Aggies Texas Bob Fenimore Columbia Pennsylvania Penn Indiana Minnesota The Gophers Bob Hoernschemeyer

Hilltop to host Western Illinois State in final home game

MT VERNON Hilltop hosts Western Illinois State Teachers of Macomb in the season finale. Kaiser calls signals while Patsy Rega shifts to halfback with Selm. Franciuk may miss action due to a sore hoof. Claussen at fullback. Lineups shift to strengthen the right flank with Osinga or Picking at right guard and Horst at right tackle.

MT. Vernon Hilltop Western Illinois Teachers of Macomb Beehawks Kochmen Macomb Kaiser Patsy Rega Beehawk Selm Franciuk Claussen Warren Quant Smith Temple Koch Osinga Horst Klint

Veteran catcher Gus Man Cuso linked to Phillies coaching job

New York AP reports Gus Man Cuso, longtime catcher for the Giants, was given his unconditional release and is now reported to be in line for a coaching position with the Philadelphia Phillies.

NEW York Gus Man_cuso New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies

Wilson Host To City High In Last Tilt

Iowa City visitors clash with Wilson at West Side Stadium Friday night at 7 45 p m Wilson’s Rambler squad aims to improve an offense that has stalled recently Coach Bill Barnard sticks with the same starting backfield Birkicht Anderson Gaines and Farmer Wilson faces a Chicago Little Hawks Iowa City team that rose to form and tied Burlington 6 6 last week McKinley travels to Muscatine for the close Franklin meets Franklin at Ames in a Saturday game Roosevelt finished the fall with a win over Grinnell

City High Bill Barnard Rambler Wilson Birkicht Anderson Gaines Farmer Ramblers Little Hawks Iowa City Burlington Crew

Canadian Teams Rally to Top Nhl Standings

United Press reports the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens dominate the National League with easy wins. The Leafs beat the New York Rangers 6 to 3 for their fifth straight win, while the Canadiens routed the Chicago Black Hawks 9 to 2.

United Press Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens Leafs New York Rangers Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Hawks Canadien Montreal Toponto Csecaeene Etroit Chicago Boston New York

Hoppe Regains Lead In 3-Cushion Play

World Champion Willis Hoppe moved ahead of Welker Cochran of San Francisco by 200 to 191 in the fourth block of the Trench billiard title play off in Kansas City. Hoppe led 100 to 99 at the start of Thursday, then Cochran rallied in the afternoon to outpace Hoppe 51 to 46 in 43 innings.

Kansas City Willis Hoppe Welker Cochran San Francisco Hoppe Cochran

Jockey Marcos Pena Suspended at Sportsman's Park

Chicago AP reports jockey Marcos Pena suspended for the remainder of the current meeting by the park stewards for unsatisfactory riding. His case sent to the Illinois racing board for further action.

Chicago Marcos Pena Sportsman’s Park Illinois Racing Board

Blimp to Lead Royal Rassle At Athletic Club Night

Foundations of the Coliseum brace for impact next Monday as seven or more rassle performers clash in a battle royal led by The Blimp, a 650 pound veteran managed by Mike Jacobs of New York. Many signers skip entry due to his mass crowding fears. Returning names include Jack Conley Speedy Camell Al Galento Mike Red Ryan Al Caddell and Jack Lamb.

Coliseum Athletic Club Rassler Mike Jacobs New York Jack Conley Speedy Camell al Galento Mike Red Ryan al Caddell Jack Lamb

Rokusek Declared Dead After 1924 Grange Captain Missing

Maj. Frank E. Rokusek, 42, captain of the 1924 Illinois football team with Red Grange, has been legally declared dead by the war department. His wife, Alice, was advised. He and four other Third Air Force members disappeared Oct. 15 when their plane vanished en route from Athens, Georgia, to Tampa.

Chicago Frank E. Rokusek University of Illinois Grange War Department Alice Rokusek Third Air Force Athens Tampa

Buffalo Takes Lead In Eastern Hockey

The Buffalo Bisons moved into first in the Eastern division of the American Hockey League after a 4 to 2 win over the Providence Reds. The Capitals beat the Cleveland Barons 7 to 1, after a scoreless first period, with three goals in the second and four in the third.

United Press Buffalo Bisons Indianapolis Capitals Pittsburgh Hornets Bisons Providence Reds Hershey Bears Capitols Cleveland Barons Caps

Badgers reshuffle backfield for game vs. Hawkeyes

Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreher will reshuffle the backfield for the Madison game against Iowa. Jerry Thompson will replace injured Earl Girard at left half, T A Cox takes over fullback and punting duties, Joe Campbell returns at right half after a week out with a shoulder injury, and Allen Shafer will start at quarterback.

Madison Wis Ins Harry Stuhldreher University of Wisconsin University of Iowa Hawkeyes Stuhldreher Jerry Thompson Earl Girard T. A. Cox Joe Campbell Allen Shafer

Boxing results from multiple sites report quick KOs and decisions

From Fall River to Philadelphia and Lewiston, summaries of bouts include Jimmy Doyle knocking out Jean Paul Green in Hollywood, Maurice LaChance defeating Jean Barriere on points in Lisbon, and McCoy Jones outpointing Rockey Jackson in Philadelphia.

Associated Press Fall River Mass Jimmy Doyle Hollywood Calif Jean Paul Green Montreal Lewiston Maurice Lefty” Lachance Lisbon Jean Barriere Philadelphia McCoy Jones Rockey Jackson

Two-team Plan Plagues Irish In Army Game

Army uses its two team plan for the annual Yale stadium clash in New York as Lt. Col. Earl Blaik confirms the upper classmen start with Doug Kenna at quarterback while plebes collide in the second quarter. Details include Capt. Tom Lombardo, Felix Blanchard, Glenn Davis and Barney Poole among starters. Notre Dame V-12 and civilian players travel separately, with injuries reshaping lineups.

Harold Claassen West Point N. Y Knute Rockne Notre Dame Tom Lombardo Felix Ohio Plebe Dick Walterhouse Michigan Sensanbaugher Gothem Bear Mountain New York

Gunder Haegg Ordered to Report for Swedish Army Duty

Swedish miler Gunder Haegg said he must report for military service on December 20 but seeks postponement until January due to a Christmas rush at his Malmö haberdashery job. Swedish officials in New York indicated he completed a year and a half of compulsory training and the call likely requests a one month refresher session.

Stockholm Sweden Gunder Haegg Malmoe Haberdashery New York Haegg

Army Notre Dame Ticket Prices Soar On Speculator Market

New York AP reports tickets for Saturday's Army vs Notre Dame clash surged from 4.80 dollars in September to about 25 dollars on the speculative market. The sale reflects high demand for the marquee college football showdown.

NEW York

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