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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1947

Page

3

Cards Face Packers in Chicago Tilt

International News Service reports a key pro grid game as the Chicago Cardinals and Green Bay Packers meet in Chicago. Western leaders clash while Bears and Rams loom, with possible standings shifts if results go as expected. Other NFL and All-America games fill the Sunday slate across major cities.

International News Service Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Packers Chicago Bay Bears Rams Los Angeles Cardinals Windy City Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Giants Boston Yanks Detroit Washington

Marengo Cagers Open Nov 26

Marengo high school boys basketball team led by Bill Lindsay and Jim Bellamy, with six lettermen back, report to coach Harold Wilkenson. They will open a 19 game schedule at Iowa City high on November 26 against Iowa City.

The Gazette Marengo Bill Lindsay Jim Bellamy Harold Wilkenson Grant Wessling Ronald Fairchild Dale Karsten Herbert Fry Garth Bigbee Dick Hook Jim Jacobs Tigers Iowa City High School Iowa City Millersborg Montezuma Toledo Tama Williamsburg Belle Plaine Brooklyn Victor Boys County Tourney Millersburg North English Brooklin

Wartburg Trip Penn In Season Finale

Wartburg defeated Penn 13-0 to close Penn’s season with eight straight losses in Oskaloosa. Penn College ends the campaign 0-8 in the league and overall.

Wartburg Penn Oskaloosa INS Penn College

Walker Sweeps Palo Cage Squads in Offense Blitz

Walker boys crushed Palo 25-9 while the Walker girls overwhelmed Palo 44-19. Freeman led the boys with 11 points, Daven Baugh topped Palo with all but one of their points, Oldridge scored 18 for the Walker girls, and Raylbolt led Palo’s scorers.

Walker Palo Freeman Davenbaugh Oldridge Raylbolt

Millersburg Swamps Ladora in Two Tilts

In ERSBURG the Millersburg boys team overwhelmed Ladora 45 to 10, with O'Meara scoring 12 to lead. The Millersburg girls rolled to a 55 to 25 victory as Miss Berry and Miss Holscher each scored 20. The squads pulled away after a 26-9 halftime margin.

Ersburg Millers High Ladora O’meara Davis Sonn Ladora Po Miss Berry Millersburg Miss Holscher

Oxford Junction Cagers Sweep Twin Bill

Oxford Junction basketball teams swept both ends of a twin bill Friday night. The boys defeated Olin 39 to 12 and the girls won 29 to 23. The boys’ win featured dominant defense and rebounding. The girls’ victory showcased balanced scoring and strong teamwork.

Oxford Junction Olin Cagers

Fragmentary Sports Results From Local Page

Scattered scores and abbreviations show cage results including entries for Lewden Oxford and Walford with reserve notes. Mentions of Rock Creek Lisbon Street Clarence and Independence appear as partial listings with unclear context.

Lewden Giris Walford Oxford Rock Creek Creek Bi Lisbon St Clarence Leshan Clarence Biithe

Texas Lassie Proves It's a Female's World in Texas Gridiron

Stinnett Texas AP Frankie Groves a 16 year old girl played right tackle in a Stinnett Groom high school game. She weighed 103 pounds yet blocked two opposing linemen and ran for autographs after the 14 6 defeat. Local businessmen raised funds to send her to New York. She and coach Truman L Johnson head east for a national radio appearance next week.

Stinnet Texas Frankie Groves Paul Scott Stinnett Panhandle Stinnett and Groom Stinnett Business Francz “Curley Ferguson Frankie New York Hutchins County Truman L. Johnson

Pro Basketball Heads To Meet In Chicago

The NBL executive board will meet in the Morrison hotel in Chicago at 9 am Sunday to decide action on players returning from the folded Basketball League of America. President Paul Walk said the meeting will focus on keeping the Chicago Gears as a unit or reinstating the franchise, or distributing Gear players among league pres.

Indianapolis National Basketball League Morrison Hotel Chicago Basketball League of America Paul Walk NBL BLA Chicago American Gears Gears Walk

Lisbon Boys in Wapsie 8 Win

Lisbon defeated Clarence 32-21 in a Wapsie 8 opening game as Kaliban led Lisbon with 14 points while Hartig had 10 for Clarence. Lisbon girls tied Clarence 31-31 with Miss Reyhons scoring 18 for Lisbon and Miss Heffner 11 for Clarence.

Lisbon Clarence Clarence Sextet Kaliban Hartig Miss Reyhons Miss Heffner

Keswick Sweeps Webster in Double Basketball Wins

Keswick boys beat Webster 62-16 and their girls won 85-28. Miss Carrick led the girls with 35 points while Miss Hubbs had 15 for Webster. In the boys game Craig scored 25 and Laux 21 for Keswick. Rienert led Webster with six.

the Gazette Webster Keswick Webster Cagers Miss Carrick Miss Hubbs Craig Laux Rienert

Oelwein Parochials Triumph Over St John’s 36 24

Sacred Heart of Oelwein defeated St John’s of 16-Ronan by eight points in a 36 to 24 victory. The win improved Oelwein Parochials’ standing as reported by The Gazette special correspondent.

Oelwein Parochials St. John’s Oelwein Sacred Heart of Oelwein St. John’ S Ronan

Illinois Wins Western Conference Cross Country Title

Don Gehrman of Wisconsin set a new four mile course record at Washington Park with 20 26.4 as Illinois claimed the team title in the Western conference meet Wisconsin finished second with 52 points Indiana and Purdue tied for third with 67 points Iowa was fifth and Minnesota did not figure in the team standings Ohio State Michigan and Northwestern did not field barrier squads.

Chicago INS University of Illinois Wisconsin Don Gehrman Gehrman Washington Park Walter Mehl Illinois Indiana Badgers Purdue Iowa Minnesota Ohio State Michigan Northwestern

Buena Vista Is Parsons Victim Football Game

Parsons college football defeated Buena Vista 12 to 0 in sleet, the final game of the season for both teams. After three scoreless quarters, Bill Shumaker sprinted 17 yards for the first score in the opening minute of the fourth. Lloyd Lundquist recovered a Saggans fumble to set up the second TD as Bill Jerome added another 17-yard run.

Fairfield Parsons Buena Vista Bill Shumaker Lloyd Lundquist Bernie Saggan Bill Jerome

Iowa City High Opens 1947 48 Basketball Schedule

Iowa City High will open the 1947 48 basketball season November 26 at home against Marengo with title defense delayed until December 6 at Davenport. Coach Gil Wilson brings back four lettermen from last year’s title club. departing starters include Sangster Sonny Dean and Dick Drake. Returning guards Bill Reichardt and Jerry Dunham center Gene Hettrick and forward Don Wood lead the lineup. The schedule lists games from November 26 through December 31 including at Newton Washington Davenport Muscatine Dubuane McKinley Waverly Clinton Franklin Muscatine West Waterloo and Franklin again.

Gazette Iowa City Iowa City High Marengo Little Hawks Davenport Gil Wilson Jim Sangster Sonny” Dean Dick Drake Bill Reichardt Jerry Dunham Gene Hettrick Don Wood Newton Washington Muscatine Dubuane McKinley Waverly Clinton Franklin West” Qraterloo da Ewe Wire East Waterloo Clinto

Monticello Cagers Open Season November 21

Monticello high school basketball opens on November 21 with a game against Wyoming. The schedule includes later dates against Manchester, Maquoketa, Anamosa, Marion, and McKinley, with home and away contests listed for December through February.

Ulc Wyomine Martello A T McKinley Maquoketa Anamosa Manchester Marion

Lanier ends Tallassee streak with 21-7 victory

Lanier High School of Montgomery halted Tallassee’s 57 game unbeaten streak with a 21-7 win. Tallassee had not lost since 1941, amassing 57 straight contests and one tie before the defeat.

Montgomery Ala INS Lanier High Montgoméry Tallassee Tigers Tallassee

Central Uses Aerial Attack To Sink Luther 19-7

Central defeats Luther 19 to 7 in a keenly contested football game. Central trailed 7-6 after the first period but dominated the second and fourth quarters with a passing attack led by Cheuvront and Anderson. Luther ends season at 1-7-1, Central at 6-1-1.

Central Luther PELLA Norsemen Luther Deters Gace Coca Sims Cheuvront Grant Speed Anderson Gordon Johnson Burstrom Hanson Knourek Evans Vandevelde Asheim Benson Graven Hammar Bernatz Dexter Thompson Edgar Menning Mitchell Tedford Walton Walton; backs—Riley Brandt Clemens Hellen McClelland Vander Ploeg van Zee

Elkader Backs 6 Lettermen for Hoop Season

Elkader high school opens basketball with 23 players under Coach Kenneth Cheeley led by six returning lettermen Kenny Miller Paul Schneider Bob Hahn Bill Colvin Don Kuehl Roxie Englehardt New recruits include Bob Kurdelmeyer Bob Eckheart Dick Buckheim Duane Kellogg Bill Hoover Don Bucheim Gilbert Earnhardt Art Swenson Milo Murphy Bradley Smith Season schedule runs from Nov 25 at Waukon through Feb 20 at Postville with tournaments in Clayton County and Strawberry Point.

Elkader Kenneth Cheeley Elkader High School Waukon Kenny Miller Paul Schneider Bob Hahn Bill Colvin Don Kuehl Roxie Englehardt LaVern Eberhardt Vernon Knoke Tom Davidsaver Stan Bolsinger Wayne Jipson Duane Tiedon Clair Halli Bob Kurdelmeyer Bob Eckheart Dick Buckheim Duane Kellogg Bill Hoover Don Bucheim Gilbert Earnhardt Art Swenson Milo Murphy Bradley Smith

Three Veterans Return To U High Hoop Squad

IOWA CITY Coach Lou Alley brings back three lettermen Bob Ofemann Fritz Harshbarger and Bob Basley as the university high team begins a 12 game schedule starting November 28 at Williamsburg. The Blue Hawks goal is to improve on last season’s Eastern Iowa Conference second place.

Gazette Iowa City Lou Alley University High Williamsburg Alley Blue Hawks Williamsboro Roosevelt West Branch Tipton Wayland West Liberty Cedar Falls Teachers High Mt. Vernon

Wellman Cagers Open Season with Dec 2 Start

Wellman high school basketball opens its 1947 season with a home Dec 2 game against North English. The schedule includes Dec 5 at Williamsburg and Dec 12 at Keota, plus games at Kalona, West Chester, Briar, and Noth English, culminating in the Washington County tournament January 28–30.

Wellman Wellman High School North English Williamsbur Sor Tnggeatad High Keota Kalona West Chester Eeiehtne Bri Noth “Op Welish Williamsburg Washington County Tourney Richland Brighton

Trainer and grooms barred in New York racing probe

A trainer and two grooms were suspended from racing in New York after allegations of benzedrine administration to Comanche Peak at Empire City Jamaica on November 10. The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and Empire City stewards referred the matter to the Jockey Club as horses trained by Gus Simone are suspended pending action. Comanche Peak, a six year old gelding, won the second race by two lengths in a $9.90 mutuel payout.

New York New York State Tom Smith Gus Simone Wilfredo Cardageno Clarence Dahms Comanche Peak Empire City Jamaica Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau Empire City Racing Association Jockey Club Simone

Bradley on Ground To Trip Bees 19-6

In a rain soaked game at Peoria Bradley University defeated St Ambrose of Davenport 19 to 6. St Ambrose opened with an 85 yard passing play Don Waters to Jack Mooney. Bradley answered with a 35 yard drive featuring George Chianakas from the one and Tom Peterson extra point. Bill Stone broke through tackle for Bradley’s second TD. The Braves sealed the win as Don Shelton scored from the one late in the final period.

Peoria Ill Bradley University St. Ambrose Davenport Don Waters Jack Mooney Bradley George Chianakas Tom Peterson Bill Stone Braves Don Shelton

If You Can't Sell Em Then Give Em Away

Ames Iowa State athletics business manager Merl J. Ross notes surplus football programs are rarely a worry as fans nationwide flood the department with requests. Collectors, often high school students, grow yearly, with California most represented and Oelwein, Iowa leading among Iowa towns with about six collectors delivering cards each Monday.

Ames INS Merl J. Ross Iowa State California Iowa Oelwein Athletic Department

McGregor Drops Two To Waterville Five

McGregor teams lost both games in Waterville. The boys edged by 25-24 while the girls fell 45-16. Latrn and Butterfield led McGregor with seven points each for the boys.

McGregor Waterville Latrn Butterfield

Dodgers Sell Rojek and Stevens to Pirates

New York report states Stan Rojek an infield utility man and Ed Stevens were sold by the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Pittsburgh Pirates for an undisclosed cash amount. No Pirates players involved. sale reduces the Dodger roster to 40 players with more moves expected before the 1948 season.

NEW York Stan Rojek Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Ed Stevens Dodger Branch Rickey Brooklyn

Boxing Roundup From Coast to Coast Gossip Center

Sports brief reports winners and scores from New York Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Billy Fox and T K O Jake Lametm box at 173 and 167 pounds while Cyclone Williams fills the ring at 169. Mel Neary and Leighi appear in Philadelphia results with Williams and Chavez noted in Los Angeles matchups.

Associated Press New York Billy Fox Philaeo T.K.O Jake Tlametm Haltimore al Wright Washineomeo Cyclone Williams Newark Philadelphia Mel Neary Phila Leighi Charley Wiliams Eee Iphia Ywooo D. Galito Fabela Chavez Angeles T.K.D. Lou Lou Bernal Los Angeles

Vanderbilt Eleven Smothers Miami Hurricanes 33-7

Vanderbilt Commodores dominated Miami Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl for a 33-7 win before about 30 000. James E Wade passed for two scores including 35 yarders to Jimmy Allen and Herb Rich while Bobby Berry added a 52 yard run and 41 yard pass to Joe Hicks. Lee Nally returned a punt 87 yards for another Vanderbilt TD as they built a big first half lead.

MIAMI INS Vanderbilt Commodores University of Miami Hurricanes James E. Wade Jimmy Allen Herb Rich Commodores Bobby Berry Hal Johnston Bob Bowman Berry Vandy Joe Hicks Commodore Lee Nally

United States Olympic Ski Team Plans Swiss Training Camp

The U S Olympic Committee announced a 22 man and eight woman ski squad sailing from New York December 8 to train for the winter games at St Moritz Switzerland. John J Donna Fox of Larchmont NY named coach of the bobsled team with three team changes: Dupree for Bickford in the No 1 four man sled, Hicks for Aubin as alternate, and Amick replacing Distin on the downhill ski squad.

Chicago United States New York St. Moritz Switzerland John J Donna” Fox Larchmont N. Y Donald Dupree Hugh Bickford Thomas Hicks Adrian Aubin Don Amick Seattle William Distin Saranac Lake

Johnny Rigney Moves Into White Sox Front Office

Veteran pitcher Johnny Rigney announced his permanent retirement and took a front office post with the Chicago White Sox after joining the club in 1937. Doctors said treatment for his ailment was no longer beneficial and General Manager Leslie O'Connor did not specify his new role.

Chicago INS Chicago White Sox Johnny Rigney Sox Dorothy Comiskey Leslie O’connor Rigney

Worsham to duel British Open champ Daly in Chicago

United States Open winner Lew Worsham of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, will face British Open Champion Fred Daly of Belfast in an 18 hole medal-play match at Tom OShanter course in Chicago on Sunday. The pair appeared for their countries in the Ryder Cup at Portland two weeks earlier. Admission to the exhibition is free.

Chicago INS Fred Daly Belfast Ireland Lew Worsham Oakmont Daly Worsham Portland Ore Daly-Worsham

Cyclones Freshmen Report as Coach Outlines Year Plan

Iowa State freshman basketball hopefuls will report to Russell Dickinson on Monday with no drills that day. Dickinson will outline the year’s plan to the full squad and start on floor drills Tuesday.

AMES INS Iowa State Russell Dickinson Cyclone Dickinson

Villanova Triumphs Over Georgetown 14-12 in Classic Rally

Villanova erased a 12-7 halftime deficit to defeat Georgetown 14-12 in Philadelphia. Georgetown failed on the point after and missed two late pass plays after Henry Baranowski scored two second quarter touchdowns. John Siano provided the decisive points with two conversions as Georgetown squandered the chance to take the lead.

Philadelphia INS Villanova Georgetown John Siano Georgtown Wildcats Henry Baranowski Baranowski

Boys Fall Girls Win In Walford Opener

Walford split with Oxford as the boys fell 28-11 while the girls edged a 31-30 victory. The Walford girls sparked by the Rourke sisters sealed the win with late long shots. Leimer led the winners with ten points on four field goals and two free throws.

Walford Oxford Rourke Leimer

Winthrop Cagers Win Two of Three Tilts

Winthrop teams won two of three games. The girls beat the Alumni 36 27. The boys first string defeated Jesup 37 30, while the boys reserves lost to Jesup reserves 28 15. Firestone led the boys with 16 points and Lee Jobson highlighted rebounds and passing. Steeley led Jesup with 13.

Gazette Winthrop Jesup Alums Firestone Lee Jobson Steeley

Buck Creek Cagers Beat Alumni Quintets in Double Header

Buck Creek squads defeated alumni teams in a Friday night double header. Roger Wilson scored 16 points as the boys won 41 to 36, while the girls’ team triumphed 30 to 26.

The Gazette Buck Creek Roger Wilson

Dons Defeat Loyola 41-6 Before 7000 in LA Coliseum

The University of San Francisco Dons crushed Loyola 41-6 Friday night before about 7,000 fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Los Angeles INS University of San Francisco Dons Loyola Los Angeles Coliseum

La Motta Falls To Fox In Fourth Round At Garden

New York report says Jake La Motta, once king of middleweights, moved up to light heavyweights and faced Billy Fox at Madison Square Garden. Fox, with 49 knockouts in 50 pro bouts, scored a technical knockout in the fourth round after La Motta showed waning speed and weakened defense. A sell-out 18,340 crowd watched as Joe Louis and Rocky Graziano attended, with $102,528 in receipts.

New York INS Jake LaMotta Jacob Madison Square Garden Billy Fox Fox Philadelphia la Motta LaMotta Frank Fullam Jake Joe Louis Rocky Graziano

Sheehan Proposes Two-Base Walk to Boost Fans

CHICAGO AP Jack Sheehan head of the Cubs farm system proposed making an intentional walk worth two bases to increase excitement. He argues fans travel to see big stars like Williams or Mize and deserve a more thrilling result. The plan would require a catcher’s box six by six feet six inches.

Chicago Jack Sheehan Chicago Cub Sheehan Williams

Delay Hearing On Grid Fight In Yankton

A hearing on charges against three Dakota Wesleyan football players for allegedly roughing referee Ed Simonich after a Yankton game was postponed to next week. Attorneys for Donald Rose Virgil Kesaker and Theodore Mikle requested the delay. the players posted bonds of 150 dollars each and returned to Mitchell, South Dakota.

Yankton S. D INS Dakota Wesleyan Donald Rose Virgil Kesaker Cambridge Ohio Theodore Mikle Clinton Ed Simonich Sioux City Mitchell, Sr Eac

Bell Clinches Victory Over Hudson In Milwaukee Rematch

O Neill Bell, the Detroiter known for inner-ring battles, defeated Cecil Hudson the No 2 middleweight in 10 bruising rounds at Olympic Stadium. This second decision over the Milwaukeean in 14 months solidifies Bell s title pursuit and showcases his durable style.

Detroit O’neill Bell

Football scores roundup from Middlewest conferences

Football scores listed across multiple colleges and states. Notable results include Central 19 over Luther 7, Youngstown 13 over John Carroll 2, Kent State 6 over Akron 0, Washburn 7 over Southwestern 9, Missouri Valley 31 over William Jewell 0, Ottawa 33 over College of Emporia, Villanova 14 over Georgetown 12, South Vanderbilt 33 over Miami 7, Florida State 0, and several ties such as Kansas Wesleyan 13 Baker 13. The brief compiles varied outcomes across associations with many small colleges and universities.

Arkansas State Pittsburg Kan Alma Ferris Wilberforce State Philander Smith Kansas City Chillicothe College of Pacific South Dakota

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