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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1945

Page

11

State board to name stadium after Nile Kinnick decision

Iowa City AP report notes no decision to rename Iowa stadium Nile Kinnick. Student council vote was advisory only with 1 081 for Kinnick 672 for Memorial 45 for Robert Jones and 89 against any change. Officials said only the state board of education can act on a recommendation from university leadership. Jones was the first I-man killed in this war. The facility opened in 1929 as Iowa stadium.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Stadium Nile Kinnick Iowa State Board of Education Virgil M. Hancher Karl E. Leib Board of Control For Athletics Hancher State Board of Education Memorial Stadium Robert Jones Jones

26 Thunderbolts Given Letters at Honor Assembly

At an honor assembly Thursday morning 21 Franklin gridders were given letters. The football award winners include Don Caldwell Bill Chadima Bob Cohrs and Charles Scott who was elected honorary captain. Managers Duane Fry and Jim Ritchie also honored. Cross country awards went to Lloyd Ewart Keith Sanford and Jim Nolan. The season ends with a dinner for 42 players and dads next Monday at the YMCA.

Franklin Grid Charles Scott Don Caldwell Bill Chadima Bob Cohrs George Dostal Jack Eggleston Fred Gable Jim Grissel Marion Heins Don Hliubucek Bob Hoff Ed Hollander Dick Holloway Jim O’reiley Roger Peterson Paul Phelan Jim Phillips Newell Pinch Rod Rust Jim Shibe Bob Veley Duane Fry Jim Ritchie Lloyd Ewart Keith Sanford Jim Nolan Y.mc.a

Sioux Falls Air Five Dominate Huron Cagers in Preseason

Sioux Falls Army Air Field quintet routed Huron College Scalpers 62 to 36 Friday night in Huron South Dakota, spoiling the homecoming with a strong defensive and fast-paced win.

Sioux Falls Air Five Huron S. D Sioux Falls Army Air Field Huron College

VINTON AREA BASKETBALL PRACTICES AND SCHEDULES

Vinton high opens practice led by Coach Everett Davies with two lettermen Cecil Kelly and Clarence Selken guiding a large group. The schedule lists games from Nov through Mar including key opponents such as Marion Belle Plaine Dysart and Cedar Falls. district tournament dates appear later in February.

Vinton Vinton High School Everett Davies Cecil Kelly Clarence Selken Selken Kelly Dulin Berger Christy B. Dougherty Schirm Woods Shea Wilson Schmidt Hensing Swartzbaugh Bunten Brickley Harrison Thomas Keystone Manchester Belle Plaine Lporte City Marion Independence Cedar Rapids Dysart LaPorte City Benton County Cedar Falls Anamosa Harvey Smyth Don Rowe Marion High School Dick McCalley Ed Wainwright Louis Mottinger Mac Slater Winton Gable West Branch Mount Vernon Annamosa Springville Tipton Maquoketh Monticello

LAFF-A-DAY Divorce Zingers Spark Witty Exchange

The strip lampoons marriage and divorce with a character asking why a REA SON is needed for a divorce after not needing one to marry. The joke hinges on wordplay around legal terms and domestic life.

Tama Team Defeats Toledo 19-0 in Annual Gridiron Tilt

Tama beat Toledo 19 to 0 in the annual game Friday afternoon. Edwards stood out with strong middle runs as Tama finally breached Toledo’s line. Scoring came in the first quarter, late in the half, and in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter with Burns Luthkey Coleman and Rebik contributing touchdowns and an extra point.

Toledo Tama Edwards Burns Luth‘ey Coleman Rebik

College Football and Basketball Scores Report

Miami Florida defeated North Carolina State 21 to 7 in college football. Arkansas Tech and Henderson Michigan Normal had a 25 to 0 result. Wayne Michigan 0 and Milligan 3 matched in college action. Tennessee Poly and Fort Monroe games noted. Michigan Central 68 lost to Central Michigan 43 in basketball.

Wellman Chester Trojans Keotal Eagles Trojans Columbus Junction Kalona Kubs Wellman Wildcats Keota West Chester Brichton Richland HIGHT Greenfield Creston Omaha Neb Central Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Tama Toledo Michigan Central Michigan

First INS All Rockies Five Lead 1945 Stars

Nine G I s named to the first INS All Rockies eleven by regional coaches and writers. Notables include Gay Adelt of Utah and Don Rumley of New Mexico, with Frank Sinkwich Bulldog Turner and Dick Barneran of the Superbombers earning spots.

Denver INS G. I Gay Adelt Utah Don Rumley New Mexico Lobos Frank Sinkwich Bulldog Turner Dick Barnegan Second Air Force Broncos Fort Warren Wyom Colorado Wyoming New Mexico INS all-Rockies Mack Speedie Ft. Warren Tom Fears Superbombers Ackles Bob Hendren Roman Bentz Dick Barneran Supers Bombers Tom Schenz Gay Ad Whitney Warren E. Olenski Warren T. Latcham U. G Baldwin Superbombers C Haas T. Warren G Sneadlove Superbombers T Patnick Utah State Jastrow West Colo. U Ty Krall Hi Dorough Colo Gibson Knievel Colo. U. Ti Kosich Fi Warren Gi Mauss U. C Wise Scott van Sandt U. E Cromer Colo. State Karamielos Denver U H Brookshire Cole College H Adams U. F Colorado U Navy Sinkwich Evans Adelt Rockies Groll Bell Hainlen

Byrd Leads Azalea Open at Midpoint in Mobile

Sam Byrd former New York Yankee out fielder turned golfer led the Azalea Open after 36 holes with a 69 70 139 five under par, one stroke ahead of Denny Shute Akston Ohio and others. Ben Hogan and Stan Horne were tied for third at 141 with a crowded field behind him.

Mobile Sam Byrd New York Yankee Byrd Denny Shute Akston Ohio Ben Hogan Wershey Stan Horne Montreal Joe Kirkwood Philadelphia Art Doering Denver Harold “Jug” McSpaden Merion Chick Rutan Detroit Dutch Harrison Chicago Pat Circelli White Plains N. Y Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Jimmy Hines Jim Johnson Dearborn Mich Joe Zahhardt Morristown Ed Furgol Birmingham Frank Champ Lake Charles

Leahy Rejoins Notre Dame Bench for Northwestern Clash

Frank Leahy, back from Navy service, sits with the Notre Dame squad at Dyche Stadium to face Northwestern. The Irish seek a rebound after a 0 59 loss to Army, amid a capacity 47000 Northwestern crowd and a pep talk planned before kickoff.

Evanston Frank Leahy Notre Dame Navy Fighting Irish Leahy Dyche Stadium Army Northwestern Boston Wildcats Irish Hugh Devore Frankie Dancewicz Ed McKeever Cornell Clem Crowe

Yearlings barred from Gulfstream stalls in Hallandale note

Hallandale Florida report states stalls at Gulfstream Park are scarce so yearlings will not be permitted to stable there. Racing officials cite limited barn capacity and advise owners to seek alternative housing arrangements for young horses.

Hallandale Fla Gulfstream Park

Radio Thanksgiving Highlights on NBC CBS and WMT

Thanksgiving radio lineup includes Ralph Edwards hosting Truth or Consequences from Tokyo Hollywood circuit at 7 30 p m over NBC and WHO with Helen Hayes guest on CBS WMT at 6 p m The Life of Riley stars William Bendix at 7 p m NBC WHO Chicago Theater of the Air Dawn Prokofieff premiere with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at 8 30 p m ABC KXEL Dr Serge Koussevitzky conducts The Vagabond King on Mutual WGN at 9 p m Marion Claire Bruce Foote lead Chicago Theater of the Air Also Danny Kaye Ralph Morgan Frances Faye on Report to the Nation 9 15 p m CBS WMT etc.

NBC Tokyo-Hollywood Tokyo Ralph Edwards Rileys Riley William Bendix CBS WMT Lionel Barrymore Boston Symphony Orchestra Serge Prokofieff Prokofieff ABC KXEL Serge Koussevitzky Rudolph Friml Chicago Mutual WGN Marion Claire Bruce Foote Danny Kaye Ralph Morgan Frances Faye Report Alr Grant KXLL Sam WNO Judy Canova Exen Nazarenes H. Cool Helen Stayes Seeeeee Hxel Dick Haymes Teee Riley Senee WHO Boston Symphony Knel Chicago Theater Nation Oo

Saturday Film Schedules at Local Theaters

The Gazette lists Saturday showtimes for Paramount Palace Rialto Times Marion and other venues. Highlights include Mildred Pierce Captain Kidd Dr Maniac See My Lawyer Together Again and radio program slots with multiple daily screenings and late-night hours.

Rialto Rockies Burma

Boxing Roundup From Cities Aboard The Circuit

Tinpy Larkin of Garfield New Jersey outpoints Nick Moran of Jalisco Mexico in a ten round match in New York. Eddy of Detroit outpoints Gene Spencer of Chicago in a nine round bout in Detroit. Jackie Graves of Austin Minnesota defeats Sammy Farrato in Minneapolis. Georgie Knox of Newark tops Paul Febbo in Philadelphia. Johnny Pretzke and CHIT Mann fight to a decision in Boston. Julie Kogron of New Haven defeats Pat Doyle in Worcester Massachusetts.

Associated Press New, York Tinpy Larkin Garfield N.J Nick Moran Jalisco Mexico Detroit N Eddy Funt. Mich Gene Spencer Chicago Minneapolis Jackie Graves Austin Paul Febbo Philadelphia Boston Johnny Pretzkc Chit Mann New York Worcester Mass Julie Kogron New Haven Conn Pat Doyle Fall Miver

Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Charles F Maxfield

Notice is hereby given that on Sunday in November 1945 James Escovel was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Charles F Maxfield late of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to said estate should pay promptly. Those with claims must file them in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorneys Yessler and Fahey represent the administrator.

Jawa Linn County Charles F .Maxfield Linn County Tawa Iowa James Escovel Yessler & Fahey

Joan Crawford Returns in Mildred Pierce at Paramount

Joan Crawford headlines the Warner Brothers film Mildred Pierce directed by Michael Curtiz with cast including Jack Carson Zachary Scott Eve Arden Ann Blyth and Bruce Bennett. The town greets the release as a melodramatic comeback for Crawford praised for production acting and direction.

Eve Arden Ann Blyth Bruce Bennett Michael Curtiz Jerry Wald Scaten Anald Macdougall Dow Wowel OY Jeeves McCain Wax Storer Ring Bob Betty Alan Crosser Hope Button Ladd Hollywood Victory Mildred Pierce Joan Crawford Jack Carson Zachary Scott Warner Brothers Paramount Picture Hollywood Stella Dallas Joan Mildred Jo Ann Marlowe Carson James Ini Nadine Subotnik

Mildred Pierce carries melodrama through tough choices

Nadine Subotnik reviews Mildred Pierce noting a mother driven by a need to provide for her children. The film follows Mildred from housewife to restaurateur and mother whose actions, including a daughter s tragedy and a murder plot, drive the melodramatic arc with strong supporting performances.

Attlee and King Leave By Train for Ottawa

Prime Ministers Attlee and Mackenzie King depart Washington by train at 3:16 pm CST marking the end of a seven day stay in the capital.

Attlee King Ottawa Washington Mackenzie King

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