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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1944

Page

5

Army Navy Game Shifts to Baltimore Stadium

Baltimore hosts the Army Navy football showdown on December 2 at Municipal Stadium with an expected 71,000 fans. Tickets priced at 4.80 dollars plus 25 cents postage and handling, four per applicant, details to be finalized at a Washington meeting after war loan guidance. The matchup, a 45th in the series dating to 1890, hinges on national title implications and features two top service squads.

Baltimore Army Navy Annapolis West Point Municipal Stadium Naval Academy Athletic John Q. Public Washington Ed Garbisch

Bucknell and Miami Earn Friday Victories in Early Schedule

Bucknell, still showing scoring punch after a 78-0 win six days earlier, beat Villanova 27-6 in Philadelphia. In the South, Miami routed Presbyterian 32-12 in a night game at Miami. West Texas State edged South Plains AAF 19-14 in the Southwest’s top contest.

Bucknell City College of New York Villanova Philadelphia University of Miami Auburn Tulsa Texas A. and M Presbyterian College Miami West Texas State South Plains Aaf Southwest

Boxing results from various U S cities report multiple bouts

In New York Johnny Greco defeated Bobby Ruffin in a points decision. In Norfolk Lou Schwartz beat Lou Rass on points. Joe Louis defeated Dee Amos in a three round exhibition in Camden. Mayon Yadlo won in Philadelphia for T.K.CO. Jesse Moroney knocked out Lee Datts in Wazleton. Johnny Finazzo outpointed Bert Lyetell in Worcester. Francisco Torturia won by stoppage in San Francisco.

New York Johnny Greco Montreal Bobby Ruffin New Parls Norfolk Lou Schwartz Lou Rass Cradock B. Camden N. J Joe Louis Detroit Dee Amos Philadelphia Mayon Yadlo T.k.co Pat Pat Ore Jim

Landis Offered 7 Year Contract By Major Leagues

CHICAGO AP Kensaw Mountain Landis who marks his seventy eighth birthday Monday can keep his firm rule over baseball until age 86 if he accepts the confidence vote from the American and National leagues. A joint committee recommended his re election and extension of the major league agreement at winter mediations here. Landis is in St Luke's hospital for a check up and rest since Oct 2 and will finish his term Jan 12 1946 with a seven year term likely to run to 1953 if approved at the next meeting.

Chicago Kenesaw Mountain Landis Joint Committee St. Luke's Hospital

Louis Paired with Merritt in Chicago boxing card

AP states Sgt. Joe Louis will appear next Friday at Chicago Stadium in his first local appearance in six years. The heavyweight champion meets Dan Merritt of Cleveland in a three round exhibition while an eight round bout features George Sugar Costner of Cincinnati versus Sgt. Lou Woods of Detroit.

Chicago Sgt Joe Louis Dan Merritt Cleveland George “Sugar” Costner Cincinnati Lou Woods Detroit

Hoppe Extends Lead In Two-Block Billiards Match

In Detroit Willie Hoppe widened his cushion over Welker Cochran of San Francisco despite a Friday two-block split. Hoppe added four points to move to an 850-808 lead with three blocks remaining in the 1500 point championship, which will finish in Chicago next week.

Detroit Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran San Francisco Chicago

Hannegan Vacationing Ten Days in Missouri

St Louis reporting Robert E. Hannegan Democratic national committee chairman was spending a ten day vacation in Missouri with plans to visit various cities and meet local party officials during the trip.

ST. Louis INS Robert E. Hannegan Democratic National Committee Missouri

Lowden Edges Wapsie Foe On Second Half Upsurge

The Wapsie Eight conference opener ends with Lowden edging Mechanicsville 31 to 28 after a seven point first half deficit. Deichmann fuels a second half rally as Newhall girls top Oxford 43 40 in a tight four quarter battle. Freeman steadies Newhall’s defense holding Smith to 23.

Lowden Wapsie Foe Wapsie Mechanicsville Deichmann Lowden Cagers Newhall Girls Oxford Stuart Newhall Freeman Smith Lowden Lowden High

Deer Season Short for Lad Ten. Milford Norvell Bags Buck

Milford Norvell, 10, hunting near Bergman Arkansas, bagged a 196 pound six point buck within an hour of the deer season opening. He used a .22 rifle and recovered after a stumble before delivering a decisive shot. The season limit is one buck.

Harrison, Ark Milford Norvell Milford Bergman Milton

Greco Edges Ruffin In Thrilling 10 Rounder At MSG

Montreal's Johnny Greco won a unanimous decision over Bobby Ruffin in a fierce ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden before 16,100 fans. Referee Frankie Fullam and judges Healy and Cohen had Greco six rounds to Ruffin, with the UP tally five for Greco, four for Ruffin and one even. Ruffin rallied late but Greco's early lead held, promising a rematch next month.

New York Johnny Johnny Greco Montreal Long Island Bobby Ruffin Madison Square Garden U. S Rickard Greco Frankie Fullam Bill Healy Sam Cohen Montreal Mauler United Press Johnny Ruffin

Wildlife Head Says 600 Million Shells Available in 1945

Dr Iran N Gabrielson head of the fish and wildlife service told the House committee that about 600 million shotgun shells should be available to hunters in 1945. He noted roughly 500 million were distributed to hunters this year as license sales rose in most states despite travel and other restrictions.

Washington Iran N. Gabrielson Fish and Wildlife Service House Select Committee On Wildlife Robertson Dva

Trio in a 600 Club Stanek Hits High 630

The 600 club in major league bowling welcomed three players Friday night led by Frank Stanek with a 630, followed by Barney Knowles at 619 and Jack Thenhaus posting 602 for Hur Mon.

Stanek Frank Stanek Barney Knowles Jack Thenhaus Hur Mon

Redskins and Eagles Battle For East Lead

Washington and Philadelphia, the NFL’s only undefeated teams, meet in the nation’s capital for first place and likely Eastern division honors. The prior 31-31 tie, current records 5-1-1 for the Redskins and 4-2-2 for the Eagles, set the stage for a decisive clash. The Giants aim to slow Green Bay’s West race at the Polo Grounds as the Packers sit 8-1 with one game left. Bears visit Detroit, Lions hope to tie for second, while Cleveland seeks rebound in Chicago against Card-Pitt. Brooklyn eyes first win vs Boston, after a lone 17-14 victory in October.

West Point Army Pennsylvania Philadelphia Navy Purdue Baltimore NEW York Washington National Football League Redskins Eagles Skins New York Giants Green Bay Polo Grounds Packers Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Bears Sid Luckman Chicago Frankie Sinkwich Cleveland Pitt Brooklyn Tigers Boston Yanks Boston Tigers Ody

Golf's Big Timers Head for Portland Open

Portland hotels fill with top pros for the $15,500 Portland Open golf tournament starting Thanksgiving. Early arrivals include Mike Turnesa Willie Goggin and Robert Hamilton who won the PGA Championship at Spokane last August. Mike DeMassey also stars. Expected arrivals include Ralph Guldahl Craig Wood and Sammy Snead with Byron Nelson and Jug McSpaden joining soon.

Portland Ore Jon Mike Turnesa White Plains N. Y Willie Goggin Robert Hamilton Evansville Ind Spokane Wash Mike DeMassey San Francisco Ralph Guldah Craig Wood Sammy Snead Byron Nelson Jug” McSpaden

Cleveland Oshkosh Open National Cage Race Next Saturday

Cleveland and Oshkosh meet in the National Basketball League season opener in Oshkosh Wisconsin next Saturday night. Cleveland unveils a new owner and coach Stan Allman and a revamped lineup under Jeff Carlin of Case University. Oshkosh will be without Mel Riebe and three other regulars Clint Wager Connie Mack Berry and Bill Komenich due to football commitments and a recent operation.

Oshkosh Wis Cleveland Mel Riebe Jeff Carlin Case University Nnew Stan Allman Clint Wager Connie Mack Berry Bill Komenich Marquette

The Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette traces its founding to 1983 by The Gazette Company and is published daily and Sunday from 500 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Notices include second class matter entry date June 18 1932 and postal regulations. Subscription rates list by carrier and mail editions with prices and regional charges. AFFILIATIONS include Allen Klapp Company and locations in Chicago New York Detroit.

Cedar Rapids Java Allen-Klapp Company Michigan Avenue Chicago Fifth Avenue New York New Center Bldg Detroit Media Records A.N.P.A

FASTEETH Denture Powder Promises Firmer Teeth Fit

FALSE TEETH FASTEETH is an improved powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to keep dentures from sliding or rocking. It is alkaline, leaves no gummy taste, and helps control plate odor. Available at any drug store.

Red Quarter Thriller to Star Hodiak in Technicolor

Dorothy Manners reports John Hodiak will lead the thriller Red Quarter written by Joseph Stanley Pennell after A Ball for Ann. The film follows a convict in a penal colony who becomes a wartime hero, aiming to revive Hodiak’s tall and rugged image from Lifeboat. Pennell, on army inactive list, earns good pay. film to be shot in Technicolor.

Pollywood INS John Hodiak Joseph Stanley Pennell Rome Hodiak Tallulah Bankhead Pennell

Marriage Is a Private Affair opens Lana Turner leads

Lana Turner and John Hodisk star in an MGM romance directed by Robert Z Leonard at Paramount. The reviewer praises the plain rambling two hour story about a man and a woman without war, spectacular sets, or comic excess, calling it a rare recommend.

Lana Turner John Hodisk James Craig Frances Gifford Natalie Schafer Keenyn Wynn MGM Robert Z. Leonard Paramount Theater

Movie Schedules From Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Marion

The Gazette lists Saturday showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto and Marion venues. Titles include Marriage Is a Private Affair The Merry Monahans The Pearl of Death Till We Meet Again Babes on Swing Street The Adventures of Mark Twain Candlelight in Algeria Trigger Trail Return of the Ape Man Are Husbands Necessary And the Angels Sing Music in Manhattan U Boat Prisoner and U Boat Prisoner with midnight showings.

Palace Mark Twain Algeria Marion Manhattan

Lana Turner in a Glamorous Marriage Tale with Hodiak

Nadine Subotnik reviews a Hollywood romance featuring Lana Turner as Theo Scofield and John Hodiak as Tom West. The plot follows marriage trials, a wife’s desire for independence, and a husband’s wish for a traditional home life. Supporting roles by Natalie Schafer Frances Gifford and Keenan Wynn add humor and drama. Based on Judith Kelly’s popular novel, the film retains the book’s spirit despite detail changes.

Lana Turner Lana John Hodiak Hollywood Hodiak Chicago Alfred Hitchcock Theo Scofield Natalie Schafer Tom West Tom Theo James Craig Frances Gifford Sissy Mortimer Keenan Wynn Judith Kelly Nadine Subotnik

Man Who Married Roosevelts Is Dead

Rev. Dr. Endicott Peabody 87 founder and longtime headmaster of Groton School died Friday during his routine afternoon car ride. He performed the ceremony for Theodore Roosevelt and his wife and was a teacher to Roosevelt and one of his sons. Peabody parked by the roadside and apparently fell asleep never to wake.

Groton Mass Endicott Peabody Groton School Roosevelt Peabody

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