Foresters and sportsmen urged to oppose dam bill
A call to action for hunters and anglers to oppose H. R. 4485 as the Omnibus Flood Control Bill. Critics warn dams would harm wildlife, reduce fishways, and create costly, erosion‑prone lakes such as Red Rock and Bagwell. Senator Wallgren pushes amendments.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
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Bagnell
Missouri
Bagwell Lake
Conservation Commission
Red Rock Lake
Cooper Lake
Keokuk
Red Rock
Des Moines
Wapsie
Cedar
Turkey
Ira N. Gabrielson
The
U. S. Fish and
Darling Opposes Dam Building Spur in Wildlife Call
Wildlife expert Jay N. Darling and other officials oppose the dam building spree. State and federal wildlife groups should be consulted before construction begins. Citizens can act by contacting their senator, noting fish and game cannot vote but need public support.
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Jay N
Ding”) Darling
Bureau of Biological Survey
Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Game
Wampler Zaharias Top Bout Set In Cedar Rapids
Pueblo wrestler Tom Zaharias makes his Cedar Rapids debut Monday evening as he meets Earl Wampler in the top event at the Coliseum. They wrestle two of three falls, with a 90 minute limit. The semi main features Jerry Meeker vs Jack League in a 45 minute one fall bout. The opener has Al Cadel of Des Moines against Pat O Fianity of Ireland in a one fall match with a 30 minute limit.
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al Cadel
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Pat O’fianity
Ireland
Sliding Point Scale to End Ties in Football
New York AP. Frank Menke proposes a sliding scale for extra points to reduce ties. Extra points from the two yard line stay worth one, from the 22 yard line worth two, and from the 32 yard line worth three. He cites a near 150 ties in a recent college season and says the plan would boost kicking and passing thrills.
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NEW York
Frank G. Menke
Sports Fact and Figures
Menke
Milwaukee Hires Nick Cullop as Brewer Manager
The Milwaukee Baseball Club announced Nick Cullop, 44, will succeed Casey Stengel as manager of the American Association champion Brewers in 1945. Cullop resigned as Columbus Red Birds manager after guiding his team to a third place finish in 1943 and playoff success before the Little World Series title. He previously played for Cincinnati, the New York Yankees, and Washington in the majors.
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Casey Stengel
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Redbirds
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Syracuse
Two Iowans Chosen By Harrier Coaches
EAST LANSING, Mich. AP reports T. Rider of Miami University Ohio was elected president of the National Collegiate A A Cross Country Coaches Association at its meeting tied to the NCAA cross country meet. He succeeds Herman Phillips of Purdue University. Other officers named include Paul K. Scott Cornell College vice president Lauren P. Brown Michigan State College secretary Millard Easton Drake treasurer.
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T. Rider
Miami University
Ohio
A. A
Herman Phillips
Purdue University
Paul K. Scott
Cornell
Lauren P. Brown
Michigan State College
Millard Easton
Drake
YWCA Athletics Report Highlights Volleyball and Bowling Wins
Becks defeated the unbeaten Pioneers 45 to 27 in volleyball at the YWCA. GS 51 to 43 Barnac jewelry forfeited to First Trust and Savings. In bowling Becks defeated Cherry Burrell 3 to 6, and the YWCA team won two of three from Collins Radio.
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Becks
Pioneers
I GS
Barnacewelry
First Trust and Savings
Y.W.C.A
Cherry Burrell
Collins Radio
Navy Praise From Admiral After Evening Air Attack
Letters from service members recount a bold air response as ships launched strike after strike. Admirals praised the crew for turning back the enemy with heavy losses, while the GI Gazette notes social notes from Cedar Rapids and Coe College alumni overseas, including updates from Hawaii to China and Pacific theater.
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Navy
Coe Alum in China and Navy News Roundup
Reflections from a Coe College graduate of 1942 who served in China guiding Chinese units in weapons. He recalls fellow alumni Keith Tow, Don ald MacKay, Jackson Long, Bill Corbett, and Tom Rodgers. Bob Liddy from Great Lakes reports ship duty, Liberty, and athletic school, with Jim Youel and Bill Baughman joining. Odds and ends cover Major Jim Lindsey, Harley Huff, Russell Eaton, Johnny Welas, Eddie Eston, and a joke about a shy groom.
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Jim Youel
Bill Baughman
Iowa
Jim Lindsey
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Camp Gordon Johnson
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South Pacific
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Dick Eaton
Russell Eaton
St. Louis
New Guinea
Johnny Welas
Philadelphia Athletics
Eaton
Eddie Eston
Navy
Camp Parks
California
Eagles Face Toughest Foe In Pro Scrap
Philadelphia faces the Chicago Bears this Sunday as part of a tight Eastern division race with New York and Washington. The Bears, still dangerous, disrupted Philadelphia’s hopes last week, while New York and Washington plan to press on in a back-and-forth march to the finish. The Packers are favored to finish 8-2 against the winless Cardinals, and the Lions meet the Rams as Detroit seeks momentum.
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M C A Notes on 1944 45 Basketball Leaders and Trials
The U M C A Commercial Basketball League elected Hugh Newell of Universal Engineering as chairman for 1944-45. Schedule opens Dec 1 with Universal Engineering a bye and matches including Armstrong vs Collins and LaPlant Choate vs Iowa Manufacturing. Ray Allen of Y Health Club named new chairman to succeed V C Shuttlworth. High scorers listed for Preps Cadets and Juniors, plus swim test passers among boys and girls.
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The
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V. C. Shuttleworth
Army-Navy ticket shift nets $250 for messenger
In Annapolis Maryland Phillip Cowling tallies profits from moving the Army Navy game from Annapolis to Baltimore with a commission of 9 cents on each special bag messenger delivery. He handled 2000 specials before distribution details were announced, earning about $180 that day and totaling $250 in profit.
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Phillip Cowling
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Cowling
Figures Show Why Army Is Leading Team
New York report from INL shows Army tops in rushing and scoring and leads in passes completed, with strong rankings in pass defense and overall offense. The bureau lists Army among the nation’s leaders alongside Randolph Field Ohio State Navy Notre Dame and others.
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California
Duke
Southern California
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Knights of Columbus Dinner Honors Notre Dame Grads
More than 200 reservations have been received for the Knights of Columbus athletic stag party at the Columbus club in Kansas City. Honored guests include Slip Madigan head football coach at Iowa University St Comer and Jack Meagher Seahawk head grid coach. Reservation cards went to KC council members with a deadline.
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Pro Grid League Plans Play-offs
CHICAGO AP Officials of the Green Bay Packers Western division champions and three Eastern contenders will meet in Philadelphia to map plans for the National Football League playoff for the United States professional championship.
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