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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1944

Page

3

Free-Scoring S C Defeats Lisbon 54 31

Roosevelt high delivers a strong win over Monticello in a 54 to 31 victory powered by Muir 9 points and solid defense led by Petrazelka and Martin The curtain-raiser saw Roosevelt reserves beating Watford 20 to 5 Duane Delong led Watford with 14 points In the Immaculate Conception game Rozek scores 28 as I C dominates Lisbon 54 31 with strong team play Rozek McAreary and Jennings shine for I C

Roosevelt Bob Muir Monticello Roughrider Varsity Lee Bailey George Stramberger Ronnie Beam Norman Long Muir Petrazelka Don Martin Frank Fitzsimmons Watford High Varsity Duane DeLong Kalhavy Watford Immaculate Conception Greyhounds Lisbon Bob Bova Dick Rozek S. C Rozek McAreary Jennings Dick Rahar Greyhounds

Ives Starts Drills Monday for Stars Game with Champs

Iowa City star Dick Ives of the University of Iowa will drill Monday in Chicago for the annual college all star game versus Ft Wayne Zollners. Named second in the coach official sports writers poll, he will start at forward in the Chicago Stadium game next Friday. Ives topped the Big Ten with 208 points in 12 games and holds the league single game scoring record with 43 points and 19 field goals.

Iowa City INS Dick Ives University of Iowa Chicago Ft. Wayne Hawkeye Chicago Herald-American Ives Erwin Prasse Big Ten

Iowan Sparks Harvard Field To 51-46 Victory

Darrell Swan of Iown Iowa sparked Harvard Field in a near home game at Harvard Field, lifting the Hares to a 51-46 win over Kearney Field. Swan contributed nine points with quick defense to help Harvard Field claim its second win of the season, after a 23-21 halftime edge.

Iowan Sparks Harvard Neb Darrell Swan Iaw Ia Hares Kearney Swan

Local College and High School Scores Mixed Across Regions

Sports score roundup shows varied results with several high school games in Ay Van Horne Blairstown and Monona noted. Notable names include Yan Horne and M Happel among players, with Riverside and Oxford Junction also listed in regional matchups.

AY van Horne van Berne Blairstown Yan Horne M Happel

Roosevelts Triumph Over Monticello In Lively Contest

In a high scoring grid clash Roosevelt defeated Monticello 34 to 12. Newton edged McKinley 31 to 28 while S C topped Lisbon 54 to 31 and Wilson beat Independence 38 to 25.

Auburn Rallies to Top Miami 38-19 in Furman Stadium

Auburn, trailing at halftime after a Miami scoring drive, surged in the second half to score six times. Curt Kuykendall and Billy Ball opened with 58 and 70 yard drives, as Kuykendall Hatway and Kuykendall again sealed the win for the Plainsmen before 13,000 fans.

Miami Fla University of Miami Hurricanes Plainsmen Auburn Curt Kuykendall Billy Ball Fred Mullis Dan Hatway Kuykendall Hatway

Army Favored at 2 to 1 for Navy Game

Price makers on Broadway list Army as a 2 to 1 favorite and a 14 point pick for the big game against Navy set for next Saturday in New York.

NEW York Broadway Army Navy

Hamline Overwhelms Simpson Quint 62 35

Hamline University basketball routed Simpson College 62 to 35 in St Paul Friday night led by Howie Schultz who scored 21 points. Simpson held Hamline early but the hosts pulled away to a 31 13 halftime margin.

Hamline Simpson Quint ST. Paul, Minn Hamline University Simpson College Indianola Big Howie Schultz Brooklyn Dodger Simpson Minnesotans

Referee Halts Fight Orders Purse Held Up

In San Francisco Frankie Brown stopped a scheduled 10 round bout between Cocoa Kid of Cuba and Billy Smith of Oakland in the third round after four knockdowns. The referee recommended that Cocoa Kid’s purse be held while Billy Smith’s purse be paid.

San Francisco Perageeree Frankie Brown Cocoa Kid Cuba Billy Smith Oakland Chécon Kid Smith

Joe Louis to Return to Army Duties After Exhibition Victory

Chicago AP report notes Sgt. Joe Louis the world heavyweight champion prepared to resume army duties after earning 2500 dollars in a three round exhibition win. He floored Dan Merritt of Cleveland four times marking his seventh win in as many bouts.

Chicago Sgt Joe Louis Dan Merritt Cleveland

Buffalo Blank Flyers in Buffalo Western Division Clash

Buffalo defeated St. Louis 3 to 0 in the Western division, the only league game on the schedule. The win preserves Buffalo's lead as the top team in the division.

ST. Louis Buffalo

McKinley Promising Despite Narrow Season Opener Loss

McKinley High opened the 1944-45 season with a 31 to 28 defeat to Newton on the Golden Bears floor. Harger led McKinley with four field goals and two free throws, while Newton’s Bud Still scored four in the first half and finished with eight points. The curtain-raiser saw McKinley sophomores beat the Golds 36 to 12.

McKinley High School Newton Golden Bears al Sindelar Harger Klima McKinley Tartans Eidahl Ferguson Bud Wall Ryan White Shirts Golds

Fast Wilson Starts For Victory In Ramblers Game

Jimmy Bettle reports a 38-25 Ramblers win over Independence on their home court. Wilson led with Hoyle and Christie scoring, Harmon added 12 in the fourth, and Farmer fueled a strong rebounding and fast break effort.

Independence Ramblers Bob Christie Lloyd Hoyle Maroons Wilson Christie Hoyle Harry Farmer Willey Chanen Furman Conklin Don Harmon Tom Gaines Harmon Farmer Risk Pierce Ramler Christle Chistle Gaines Christie Stollman Wink Isen Birkicht Whitelew Ee Becker B.haviik Creed Harvey Bantz Barmon Rmon Wilmoore Carl Noble James Herriot

Turnesa Leads Portland Pack in Open After Two Rounds

Mike Turnesa of White Plains New York led the Portland open field at the 7 1/2 hole event with a 36 hole total of 142. Sam Snead trailed by two shots after posting a 144 as the tournament reached its third round at the Water turn golf course in Portland Oregon.

Portland Ore Mike Turnesa White Plains V. Y Opea Mike Turnesa Links Sam Snead Hot Springs Snead Navy Slammin Sam

Billiard Champion Hoppe Leads Cochran in World Three Cushion

Willie Hoppe enters final two blocks of the world championship match with Welker Cochran after a 50 37 victory in 38 innings and a 50 65 loss in 59 innings. Hoppe totals 1 400 points to Cochran 1 328.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran Hoppe Cochran

Tinsley Slows Up Georgia in Victory

Sid Tinsley blocked Clemson progress as Georgia beat Clemson 21 to 7 in Athens. Captain Billy Rutland rushed 132 yards on 18 carries and scored Georgia's third touchdown. Rutland stood out for the Bulldogs while Tinsley delivered nine punts, aiding the win.

Athens INS Sid Tinsley Clemson University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Billy Rutland Upatoi Rutland Georgia Tinsley Tigers Bill Rodgers Billy Poe

Sugar Robinson Defeats Vic Delli Curti in Detroit Fight

Ray Sugar Robinson of New York extended his winning streak with a 10 round decision over veteran Vic Delli Curti, also of New York, at Olympia Stadium Friday night after returning from the army.

Detroit Ray “Sugar” Robinson New York Army Vic Ldellicurti Olympia Stadium

Jabs and disqualifications headline dimmed boxing card

AP wire reports scattered results from a boxing meet across cities including New York Los Angeles Chicago Stamford and Cleveland. Winners facing disqualifications included Costner Savar and Robinson with scores and point totals varying by location and opponent.

New York Jimmy Spagte Los Angeles Omnis A Derurze Chicago George “Savar Costner Set Weeds Detroit Wone Wester Macs Stamford Pat Scanten Prilade Georgie Williams Ilwauked Maxie Shapiro Marry Teaner Cleveland Ray “Susar” Robinson Vic Deilicurti Akron Harry Bebe Pitts Saged Ont Jebuny Siz

Dorothy Manners in Hollywood Pinch-Hits for Parsons

Navy man Thaxton Cole describes his Australian bride and her arrival in Kansas. producer Sam Wood hears the tale at Hollywood park and buys the story for a film tentatively titled The Bride Enroute. Hays office tempers dialogue on a Burma quote while Warner Bros defends it as authentic. Gregory Ratoff in New York to discuss Paris Underground with Constance Bennett and Dorothy Parker script. Betty Hutton rests after South Pacific, then models Hawaii gear and unreleased shops.

Pollywood INS Sam Wood Hollywood Park Thaxton Cole Sam Australia Kansas Cole Wood More Hays Office Burma Stilwell Warners Regory Ratoff New York Constance Bennett Paris Dorothy Parker Greg Gracie Fields Shiber Connie Fox Kitty France Hutton Hollywood South Pacific Hawaii Honolulu Betty

Barney Knowles Leads in Major Loops with 639

Eight bowlers in the Lincoln Major surpassed 600 pins on Friday night while one Red Crown Major bowler topped 200 in average. Burlingame led Red Crown with 619. In the Lincoln Major Colonial Bakers featured three of five men in the 600s: Barney Knowles 639 Fran Stanek 623 and Ross Clem 612. Mercer 623 Ken Harmer 612 L R Schrader 603 G Scolaro 601 A Nelson 600.

Burlingame Colonial Bakers Barney Knowles Fran Stanek Ross Clem Mercer Ken Harmer L. R. Schrader

DePaul Beats Illinois Tech 65 46 in Chicago

De Paul University's basketball team won 65 to 46 against Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Gene Stump led with 19 points while center George Mikan added 17 points for the victors.

Chicago de Paul University Illinois Institute of Technology de Paul Gene Stump George Mikan

Saturday Theater Time Listings by Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Marion

The Gazette lists Saturday showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times and Marion venues. Films include Irish Eyes Are Smiling None but the Lonely Heart Hail the Conquering Hero Reckless Age Uncertain Glory Knickerbocker Holiday Black Parachute The Drifter My Favorite Blonde Forest Rangers Seven Days Ashore Jungle Woman Casa nova Brown with short subjects and late-night reels.

Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Publication Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1882 by seven Gazette Company members and published daily at 500 3rd Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa. Entered as second class matter June 38 1932 at the Cedar Iowa post office under the Act of March 3 1879. International News Service.

Cedar Rapids 3Rd Ave Cenan Rapids Iowa Cedar Iowa

Hail the Conquering Hero shines with Bracken’s humane performance

The Sturges comedy follows Woodrow Truesmith a marine who returns home unready to face family and town after being mistaken for a war hero by six marines. Amid satire on small town life Bracken’s emotionally open portrayal makes the film deeply humane and satisfying.

Hay Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith Eddie Bracken Woodrow Preston Sturges Woodrow Truesmith Hinky- Dink Truesmith Belleau Wood

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