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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1941

Page

11

O Doul Likely To Manage Cleveland Indians Next Season

Lefty O Doul expected to take over as manager of the Cleveland Indians with Peckinpaugh moved to the front office as general manager. Alva Bradley and owners push to overhaul the club and restore pennant contention, while O Doul would have a free hand to hire and fire as needed.

YORK Lefty O'Doul Cleveland Indians O'Doul San Francisco Cleveland Alva Bradley Mthonamie Combine Indians Larry Gilbert O Doul Oscar Vitt Venice Roger Perhrpaudh Peckinpaugh Oumoul Heaven and Earth Gilbert Bill Terry New York Giants Charlie Dressen Brooklyn Dodgers O’doul

Fans greet Iowa gridiron squad bound for Nebraska

Des Moines crowd of about 250 met the Iowa football team as it arrived by train in Newton en route to Lincoln. Coaches spoke briefly with friends while players ate lunch in the cars and Bill Green the Hawk Eye back was singled out by locals.

DES Moines Iowa Cornhuskers Lincoln Newton Bill Green Hawkeye

Y Mermen Compete Today At Ottumwa

YMCA junior A and junior B swimming teams travel to Ottumwa for their third meet of the season. Coaches Leo Baughman and John Stark lead their squads with junior A captain Bob Heaton and Dave Morris among others on the roster.

YMCA Leo Baughman John Stark Ottumwa Ottumwa Y Bob Heaton Dave Morris Don Lyman Wayne Woods Jim Geiger Frank Howland Chester Geiger Bill Davenport Ray Yeakle Cliff Morrison

Cedar Rapids and Waterloo Y M C A Handball Tie

Cedar Rapids and Waterloo YMCA handball teams split four matches in Waterloo. In doubles, Nissen and Kutchera beat Lazar and Rice 21-17 21-16 while Healy and Seaton fell to Gainer and Watson 21-18 21-20. Kutchera won singles over Gainer 21-7 21-11 and Lazar edged Nissen 21-17 18-21 21-20.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Y. M. C Waterloo Paul Nissen Bob Kutchera Lazar E. Rice Frank Healy Howell Seaton Gainer Watson Kutchera Nissen

Victory Dinner for Luther College Norsemen

A victory dinner for the Luther college football squad will be held Tuesday evening at the auditorium. Ed Monre j1, editor of the Waterloo Corner, will be principal speaker and award the Iowa legislators' trophy to the Norsemen.

Luther Decorah Luther College K_ feus auditorium Waterloo Corner Iowa Norsemen

All Conference Honors Go To Minnesota Stars

Minnesota’s undefeated team leads the Big Ten picks as four players earn first team recognition and backs Hillenbrand Harder and Daley headline the second list. Wildung tops the linemen while Smith misses due to injuries, and Westfall earns praise for his running and versatility.

Silve Snider Chicago Minnesota Big Ten Bours Bob Fitch Pave Schreiner Wisconsin Alf Bauman Northwestern Dick Wildung Leonard Levy Tom Melton Purdue Bob Ingalls Michigan Bill Hillenbrand Idiana Marlin Pat” Harder Bill Daley Bob Westfall Wildung Hillenbrand Bruce Smith Smith Bob Mott Bob Shaw Ohio State al Wistert Jim Daniels Mervin Pregulman George Zorich Bob Johnson Bill Garnaas Tom Kuzma Jack Graf Tommy Farris Oe Graham Bill Green Harder Kuzma Garnaas Graham Daley Tom Harmon

Greenberg Release From Army Delayed

Fifth division army headquarters announced that the discharge of Sergt. Hank Greenberg former Detroit Tiger outfielder has been postponed for a few days. He is eligible for release because he is over the 28 year age limit. No reason given for the postponement.

Fort Custer Mich Ins Fifth Division Army Sergt Hank Greenberg Detroit Tiger Greenberg

Football Scores Across Regions Highlight Varied Results

South Carolina 4, Tampa 67. Presbyterian 18. Rollins & Hammond Teachers 13. Louisiana College 36, Mississippi College 0. Southern 23, Delta Teachers 7. Ouachita 26, Arkansas Lech 0. Weatherford Teachers 11, Durant Teachers Centra 4. South Georgia State 4, Memphis State 26. Austin Peay. Midwest: McPherson College 9, Tahlequah Teachers 33, Oklahoma City University 4. Simpson 2: Nebraska Wesleyan 6, Yalebury J C 25, Nebraska Central 6. Southwest: Paris Junction 7, San Negleo College 0. Arlington Agricultural 21. Hillsboro J Southwestern Texas St Austin College Miami 7. Far West: Portland 620, Pacific Lutheran at San Diego State 18, Whittier College 7. High School: Corning 6, Omaha Creighton Prep 0.

South South Carolina Tampa Amcdilt Presbyterian Rollins & R Hammond Louisiana Cole Exe Mississipni College Carn Shelby Mississtani Southern Delta Ouachita Arkansas ‘Lech Weatherford Durant Centra South Georgia State Memphis State Austin Peaya Midwest Miva McPherson College Tahlequah Oklahoma City University Simpson Nebraska Wesleyan Yalbury J. C Nebraska Central Southwest Paris Junction San Negleo College Arlington Agriegative Hillsboro Southwestern Texas St Austin College Miami Far West Portland Pacific Lutheran San Diego State Whittier College Corning Omaha Creighton Prep

Bowling for Beginners 2 by Joe Falcono

The guide explains a smooth bowler’s approach from release to follow through. Emphasizes straight push, even line, and coordinated release to maintain speed and rhythm for better scores.

Joe Falcono

Mrs Feller's Letter Not a Deferment Plea Says Draft Official

Cleveland draft official John R B Mosley stated that a letter from Mrs William Feller did not seek deferment for Bob Feller. He said no action would be reopened until a formal plea is made and that the letter added information, not a deferment request. Feller, in class 1-4 since Oct 22, faced a final army medical board examination in January. his parents are both ill.

Cleveland (LLP John RB Mosley Draft Board William Feller Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Ave Pitcher Feller Fellers Motley Army Medical Board

Feller’s mother seeks draft reclassification for Bobby Feller

Mrs William Feller, mother of pitcher Bobby Feller, says she sent a letter to Cleveland draft board asking class 1-A reclassification due to her husband’s illness. She requested Mayo Clinic reports and stressed Feller’s financial support role but wants him treated like any citizen. He has stated he will not seek deferment and will report for service if kept in class 1-A.

Feller Wayne B Townsend Cleveland Draft Board Cleveland Board Mayo Clinic Rochester Bobby Bob Feller Army Selective Service Board

Upper Iowa Coaches Name All-Star Team

Upper Iowa coaches tabbed an all star squad with two Postville backs Butts and Johnson from Fayette as co champions. Elkader earned Steen Huggins and Meyer on the first team with West Union Sumner Maynard placing two more.

Upper Iowa Gazette Postville Fayette Butts Johnson Elkader Steen Huggins Meyer West Union Sumner Maynard Barcs Postiu Koch Will ‘Imas Rivheck Halvorson West Union Center Huesine Elkader Johnson Erickson Wankon Lutity Memony Meser Schultz Stewart Travcer Logan Favette Svar Mavenard Tehel the West Union Burnham Waukon Farnum

Football games on radio networks Saturday schedule

AP reports the Saturday football radio slate with 12 15 pm games including Pennsylvania at Cornell on NBC Blue East and Ohio State at Michigan on NBC Red CBS. Fordham at St Marys follows with Minnesota at Wisconsin and UCLA versus Santa Clara, then Notre Dame at Southern California on NBC Blue West.

NEW York Pennsylvania Cornell Ohio State Michigan Nbc-Red CBS Fordham St Mary's MBS Minnesota Wisconsin Ucl.a Santa Clara Notre Dame Southern California

Cornell Harriers Enter U S Meet At Lansing Mich

Five Cornell harriers led by Dave Clutterham and Vance Wilson will run in the national intercollegiate cross country meet at Lansing Michigan. The sophomores have shown strong form through meets with Beloit Grinnell Drake Minnesota and Carleton. Trainer Glen Cunningham accompanies the team as they depart early Sunday for this season finale.

MT Vernon Cornell Purple Harriers Lansing Mich Dave Clutterham Vance Wilson Howard Orms Pete Solmitz Harry Batey Clutterham Wilson Orms Beloit Grinnell Carleton University of Minnesota Drake Batey Solmitz

Pax-Karrys Roto Knocks Out Wammi in Pittsburg Bout

Pax-Karrys Roto of Oakland scored a technical knockout over Frankie Wammi in Pittsburg. Wammi suffered the loss as the bout ended by TKO. Another match saw Wolywood Babe-Arizemendi of Tamnico Meyico earn a decision over Baby Breese in Manhattan Kansas.

Founstown Pax—Karrys Roto Pittshursh Frankie Wammi Oakland Calif Woltywood Babe — Arizemendi Tamnico

Hostak Bombed by Overlin in Dull Madison Square Bout

Veteran Ken Overlin flayed Al Hostak in a one sided 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden before 7,926 fans. Hostak, 25, quit boxing after the shellsacked night, manager Eddie Marino announced. Overlin left Hostak with a brow gash and a knockdown, while the undercard heavyweight prospects faded into a forgettable display.

New York al Hostak Seattle Ken Overlin Madison Square Garden Hostak Eddie Marino The United Press Overli Overlin Marino Silver Fox Pete Reilly Trostak

Fordham Duke Sugar Bowl bids touch off college chatter

Fordham and Duke have signed for the Sugar Bowl bids, with Missouri able to choose Cotton or Orange Bowls. The column notes accolades for Pete Coscarart and Tom Franklin, mentions various sports figures, and highlights regional weather and schedule rumors from the era.

Hugil Fullerton New York South Dakota Bob Robertson California Star Pine Ridge S. D S D Notre Dame Frank Leahy Fordham Duke Missouri Pete Coscarart Dodgers Tom Franklin New York State

Cornell Cage Coach Embraces Firewagon Play

Vernon special report notes Cornell basketball practice with five lettermen and 15 candidates reporting as Walton Koch leads the Purple toward a fast break offense. The coach advocates a firewagon system aimed at a renaissance after seven wins in two seasons.

Vernon Cornell Purple Walton Koch

Lowden edges Olin in dramatic two overtime clash

In the Wapsie conference Lowden defeated Olin 37 to 25 after two extra periods following a 25 all regular finish. Olin girls rolled Lowden 65 to 28 powered by Thomsen Hatz and Macomber. Other area scores included Clarence over Lisbon 23 15 and Norway over Brandon 26 24 with large Norway girls margin 42 15.

Iowa Wapsie Lowden Olin Velma Thomsen Emogene Hatz Virginia Macomber Lisbon Clarence Martyn Marvin Severing Norway Brandon Robins Shellsburg Garrison Onslow Oxford Junction Wilton Durant Stanwood Girls Bennett Stanwood Lucllsburg Shellsbury N Peterson Winton Durant & Wilton Harrison Cole Wilton Reserves Gade We H Capron Emanuel LA Forts City la Porte City Geneseo la Porte Kruse Lanre Wilkinson Edgewood Uikwort Edcewood Elkport Burton Parker High Fore Kriebs Andrewood Ane Alburnett Alburnett D. Newland Tritle Alburnett Girly Hich Mildred Sloan Hanrs Blairstown Maritwick Hartwick Lloyd Paulson Skerredd Oxford Tiffin Weesley

Richland Secures Unbeaten Season With Ke-Wash Title

Richland beat Keota 12-0 to win the Ke-Wash conference championship and finish the season undefeated. The Steinbeck brothers scored touchdowns for Richland with Ivan Henry assisting on key plays. Bud Gammon and Aulders starred for Keota.

Richland Keota Steinbeck Brothers Ivan Henry Bud Gammon Aulders

Anamosa Cagers Open Practice Under Dardis Coach

Anamosa high school basketball begins practice under coach Jim Dardis with six returning lettermen Howard Larson Jake Horn Fred Kinser Bob Miller Preston Myers and Dick Ireland. He plans a home game on January 16 or February 27 and lists a schedule with Dec 5 Mar t ell o Dec 12 Springville Dec 16 Marlon Dec 18 Manchester Jan 23 University High Jan 30 Maquoketa and Feb 20 West Liberty among other dates.

The Gazette Anamosa Howard Larson Jake Horn Fred Kinser Bob Miller Preston Myers Dick Ireland Jim Dardis Dardis Martello Springville Marlon Anamiosa Manchester Mt Vernon Monticello Anamosa Dan tWest Branch West Branch tUniversity Hidh Town City Maquoketa

Grinnell College Basketball Schedule With One Change

Grinnell College announces a full basketball schedule with a postponed Drake game in Grinnell from Dec 3. Dates include Dec 9 Coe in Muscatine, Dec 12 Lawrence in Grinnell, Dec 13 Knox in Grinnell, and Feb 16 Drake in Des Moines among others across Iowa and Wisconsin venues.

The Gazette Grinnell Drake Coe Muscatine Lawrence Knox Iowa State Ames Ls.t,.c

Simpson Beats Nebraska Wesleyan in Iowa Football Clash

Simpson defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 12 to 6 in Indianola. Freshman Johny Crees from Audubon ran 53 yards for Simpson’s first touchdown and Roland Koling scored the other on a plunge.

Indianola Simpson Nebraska Wesleyan Iowa Johny Crees Audubon Roland Koling

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