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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1941

Page

9

Coe Quintet Needs Guards for Backcourt Weakness

Coach Willis Lamb opens practice as Coe College joins the Midwest Conference title chase with Captain Paul Tschirgi and Dave Connell returning. graduation removes guards Bob and Don Dunlop, leaving John Liesseger and Lamprecht as experienced guards. A mix of sophomores, juniors, and transfers compete for backcourt spots while the Kohawks plan their fast break and varied defenses.

Minnesota Bruce Smith Paul Tschirgi Dave Connell Hank Moss Bob Don Dunlop John Liesseger Mre Tschirgi Siesseger Lamb Coe Kohawks Moss Lamprecht Corbett Frank Lebben Jim Gallagher Chicago Marske Lowman Morris Trickey Max Neal Mason City Connell, Gallagher Trickey Paul Tschired Reinbeck Dave Connell Elgin Mitchellville John Siessger Clear Lake Frank Sebben Seymour Bob Lamprecht Eldora Bill Marske Dick Budde Anamosa Bob Barnes Tama Dick Lynch Cedar Rapids Bob O'Malley Fort Madison Town Falls Charles Laxson Earlville Vic Lowman Max Neale Melvern Shedek Hopkinton Iowa State Ames Beloit Wis Grinnell Muscatine Lawrence Here Monmouth Knox Galesburg Cornell Ripon

Delta Star Breaks Shoulder In Final Grid Game

Delta senior Ronald Sawyer broke his shoulder Friday night during the New Sharon Delta high school football game. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Merle Sawyer and was playing in his last high school contest.

DELTA Ronald Sawyer Merle Sawyer Sawyer

Mid Six Turns To Basketball Race Heats Up

Mid-Six conference schools shift from football to hoops after a season of heavy graduations. Monticello defends its title but loses many stars while Anamosa and Tipton emerge as early contenders. Anamosa rides five straight football wins into basketball optimism as Tipton rises after a key Armistice day win over Marion, leaving Marion fourth behind Monticello.

Monticello Anamosa Tipton Darkhorse Marion Tigers

Gazette Newsies Boxing Show Set for Dec. 15 at I C

Promoter Dave Golad and four veteran newsboys plan the seventh annual event at the Immaculate Conception gymnasium on December 15. C Y O instructor Ralph Hayes joins to craft a top amateur card featuring Lawrence Gatzke Buddy Boyle and Martin Fredrickson. Tickets at 10 cents available from Gazette newsboys.

Immaculate Conception Gymnasium Newsboys Dave Golad Stanley Dvorak Frank Washington Carl Berry John Sweeting Ralph Hayes Lawrence Gatzke Buddy Boyle Martin Fredrickson Hayes Gazette

Purdue Harriers Puff To Big Ten Conference Title

Purdue's undefeated cross country team won the Big Ten title with 33 points to Indiana's 56. Fred Wilt of Indiana beat Purdue's Captain Ed Holderman in 20 minutes 15 seconds on the four mile course, setting a new record. Ohio State Illinois and Wisconsin followed. Only these schools fielded teams.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Indiana Fred Wilt Capt Ed Holderman Ohio State Illinois Wisconsin

Hard Work Decreed For Cyclone Squad

AMES AP Determined to gain consolation for the season by making it tough for Kansas State Coach Ray Donels of Iowa State schedules a week of hard work for his players in the Big Six contest. He moves Leverne McGraw to center and backs Bob Ash and George Gast retain their spots. Donels cites the Drake loss and heat as factors, but stands by the Cyclones performance.

AMES Kansas State Ray Donels Iowa State Leverne McGraw Bob Ash McGraw George Gast Drake Donels Cyclones

Morningside Coach Ties Zuppke Record

Sioux City AP report notes resignation of Illinois coach Zuppke, with Morningside mentor Jason M Saunderson tying a long veteran record. Saunderson, at Morningside since 1912, completes his twenty-ninth season, after coaching at the University of the South and South Dakota State.

Sioux City Bob Zuppke Ilinois University Jason M. Saunderson Morningside College Morningside Grrd University of the South Sewanee

Charity Shoot Sunday At Belle Plaine Gun Club

The American Legion and C. N. W. Gun Club sponsor their sixteenth annual charity shoot near the yard office in Belle Plaine. Participants compete for turkeys geese and chickens with poultry given away at 1 2 3 and 4 p.m. The event starts at 10 a.m. lunches and shells are available on site.

The Gazette Belle Plaine American Legion

Frank Zanka Tops League On 631 Pins

Frank Zanka led Red Crown Industrial league scorers with a 631 series after a 264 start and two later games. Tony Miller added 624, while Ralph Smith and Bob Babcock posted 609 and 601. In Lincoln Ladies league, G Winger led with 205 for a 523 series as Ruth Hasek and Miss Buchan added 514 and 518 on Chocolate Cream Coffee Five totaling 2373.

Frank Zanka Zanka Tony Miller McGregor Ralph Smith Bob Babcock G. Winger Ag Buchan Ruth Hasek Lincoln Winger Miss Buchan Mrs. Hasek Eagle U.P.H.W High E. Lamners U.P.H W U P.H.W High Horzal Earles Eweles H. Green Iowa City Moose Cedar Rapids Moose RED Crown Industrial League Cedar Valley Dairy Kozy Inn No Rejisa_ Ph Hish Vans Guara'ty Bk & Trt. Co Hutch'son Ice Cr'm Co Lit Lincoln Ladies League Peter Pan Agnts Buchan Ins Ak Ruth Hasek Siebke and Taylor Weston D Ralston Hish Co. Hiltbruner Balster Furniture Metropolitan Jones Cherry Burrell Teas Bedresak Iowa Steel Uaker Foul-O-Pep Central Park Fuel Harris Cutlery High Morey Umv Evangelical AIO Tng Trinity M. E Hish Chiverton E. Kiwanis Uncheonehus Peay Canopus High Rotary Benson Lions

Men to Bowl Against Gazette Girls in Sunday Match

At 2 p.m. next Sunday at the Red Crown a team of Gazette male employees will challenge the Gazette women’s bowling team. The men seek revenge after losing all three games in a prior encounter. Players include Louis Nilles Glen Martin Jack Young George Zavoral and Jack McEachron for the men and Nellie Davies Billie Sturtz Maude Nelson Daisy Zalesky and Grace Smith for the women. Admission is free.

Red Crown Gazette Business Office Gazette Louis Nilles Glen Martin Jack Young George Zavoral Jack McEach

Badminton Wins Tie Y W C League Night Action

Svee's team beat Booth 11 2 and Greer's team beat Serbousek 8 4 in YMCA badminton. Notable results include Cleda Schnaefer and Christine Blornaen 11 0, Kosina defeating Myra Booth 12 10, Nemec over Morrison 11 3 11 7, and mixed doubles Serbousek Serbousek over Smith Greer 4 15 18 10 15 11. Standings show Svee 4 and Greer 6 with various totals.

Svee Booth Greer Serbousek Ss Eeteere Seeedaveeaesseeee AB Seeee Smith Attentee Leona Scerbousek Berating Svec Cleda Schnaefer Christine Blornaen Adele Schaefer J1 Ae Kosina Myra Booth Virginia Nemec Katherine Morrison Mary Owns Mary K Jennings Wens Hardy Florentine Lustick Serbousek-Serbousek Smith- Greer Sveer-Bjornsen Schaefer-Schefer Sheeee Hardy Jennings-Lustick Booth-Morrison Kosina-Nemec

Iowa Minnesota Grid Pictures At Paramount

Paramount theater manager Hal Sheridan said action shots from the Iowa Minnesota game last Saturday have been received and will appear in the Paramount news reel on programs through Wednesday. A separate note reports trout transplanted to New Zealand waters reach sizes comparable to salmon.

Hal Sheridan Paramount Theater Paramount New Zealand

Hawks Work Hard For Huskers in Iowa City

Iowa City scene as University of Iowa players shift from defeat to preparing for the Lincoln visit to face Nebraska. Al Couppee and Bill Parker injure but finish Minnesota game. Bill Green leads with 39 yard average and 415 total rushing yards. Nebraska’s lineup tightens with Von Goetz back at guard and Meier at center as Zikmund and Simmons train for return. Nebraska aims to halt a six game skid while Iowa tries to end a seven game drought against the Huskers dating back to 1930.

Iowa City INS University of Iowa Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Lincoln Eddie Anderson Hawks al Couppee Bill Parker Bill Green Gophers Bus Mertes Neb Herb von Goetz Fred Meier Husker Biff Jones Allen Zikmund Ken Simmons Zikmund Bob Ludwick Mike Francis Hawkeyes

Brooklyn Needed Someone Like Ted

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox analyzed by American league statistics shows he hit .464 against the Yankees and higher averages against other teams. The comparison marks Williams as the standout hitter, while the Yankees staff remained a mystery to AL batsmen during the season.

Chicago INS New York Yankee Brooklyn Dodgers Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Ted Yankees Williams Athletics St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians New York Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis

Y MCA Cage League Formed With Four Teams

Four teams joined the Y M C A Commercial cage league after a Monday night meeting. The Standard Oilers champions Aguilas Allen Motors and Y Dorm are confirmed. Potential entrants include Peter Pan and the Y Comets. Practice slots are allocated as Oilers and Aguilas 7 p.m. Y Dorm and Allen Motors 7 45 p.m. 8 30 9 30 for others. Contact Gurney Day at the Y for league entry.

Standard Oilers Aguilas Allen Motors Y Dorm Peter Pan Y Comets

MacMitchell Wins Third Consecutive ICAAA Cross Country Title

Leslie MacMitchell of New York University captured the ICAAA cross country five mile championship at Van Cortlandt Park for the third straight time, finishing 150 yards ahead of runner up Robert Nichols of Rhode Island State College.

NEW York Leslie Macmitchell New York University van Cortlandt Park Robert Nichols Rhode Island State College

Linn County Supervisors Meet in November Session 1941

County records show Linn County Iowa hearing real estate assessments in Secondary Road Districts 141 136 139 145 147 149 150 156 157 158 and 160 with notices given objections overruled final levies set for six percent interest and immediate certification to treasurer. Bids expected November 25 1941 for road surfacing projects including college Clinton Marion Bertram and other townships.

State of Iowa Linn Board of Court House Cedar Rapids Linn County Beeson Petty Seevell Putnam Township Thos. B. Yulll A. Hinton John W. Gill Frank Klinsky Otter Creek Washington Thos. B Ytmill L. A Hinton John W Gill Secvell Marion Bertram Thos. B Yunill Sach Secondary Road District No 39 Fairfax Township L. A. Hinton John Weil Suicd Grant Township Thos. B. Yuill Renal Boulder Township L .A. Hinton Seeve Jackson Township Thos B. Yuill Yoling Aye” Theranan Thos Yui LA Hinton Boulder Jackson L.A Hinton Iav Secondary Road District No 160 College Township Clinton Township Clinton Fayette Servell Gettiig Board of Super Visors Owit Hanson Harold Milner sScott County Green, Isol Sth Ave Fort Dodee Tulsa Okla Beck George E Des Moines Jesse Cassidy Wan Behrens Board of Supervisors Julia H. Flaherty Michael H Flaherty James J. Flaherty Charles Leo Flaherty Mary Ellen Goss Han Fartner W R Buchtela T. B. Yal Shereon Wm Ho Behrens Enwinerr Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States Saint Lee Armstrong Ars Lee Armstrong Clelland Seeveli Widow & Pension Fund Grisset Company Hubbard Ice and Foe Herring Doc Devrna Harris MoooTite Hulett Hubbard Hood Henry Hedges Molden-Kahler Co Sippes Sloch A Home Lumber Co Hubbard Tee and Fuel Co Heders Co Helbig Nach Bros Co Seer Ofc Ta Electric Light and Power Co la Electric Light and Power Co Sol Relief Fond Electric Light and Power Co Jecison Trag Snoxs Linn County Food Stamp Office For Lagomareimo Grape Co Larimer Bridge Coast and Larimer Road Mart Metropolitan Supply Co Mt Vernon Hawkeye Record Marion Sentinel Mt Vernon Hawkeye Mt Vernon Town of Maine Township Marion Township A& Trusters Miller Art Marshall C M Apo Mundt Robert Michael Lima Vernon Mansese Pioc Morane Fred Martin Roasa Tractor Co Rand Tire Treads Co Monroe Township Ann Marion Sentinel Co Ace Mo McDonald Joe Nurewne Eon McKesson and Robbins Bridge McNall Mach and Supply Co Newman and Co Rac Newman Vireil I Bell Telephone Co Nashert Henry Nassif National Biscuit Co Oster Rmn Servier Ross Fox Bounty Parrott_and Sens Matt Rev Treas Polehna Bros Roberts Virginia Sol Vest An Star Printing Co Schmidt St Luke's Meth Hospital Spratt HFP Sadie Sadie Poor Rent * On Security Savings Co Skoesbert Leslie E. Sol Neu Ailow Stustesky Lami Sab Ren Graceis Sel Sanford Co Mortis So Rehef Si Simon Frank Comini Nuleage Vena Shrop Walter Ao Sapt Mineare Swift Howe Seecrits Laboratories Tribune Publissing A Torch Press Hair Tribune Publishing Co Taylor Coal Co Ian Tribune Publishing Ing University Hospital Underwood Elliott Fisher Co Oseer Vondracek Waffle Co Ibrary Books Wincert Press Hiinks Au Wenzel Fesare Pont Walts Cla Super Snrs Linn County Fasg Robin Vesely Audrin

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