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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1941

Page

7

Michigan Hawks Edge Iowa in Big Ten opener preview

In a season preview Michigan holds a slight edge over Iowa as both rebuilds aim for conference impact. Notre Dame and Southern California loom large for Indiana and Ohio State while Purdue Pitt and other Big Ten matchups promise closely fought games.

Notre Dame Indiana Tom Harmon Iowa Ohio State Southern California Purdue Pittsburgh Northwestern Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Drake Michigan State Davie Nelson Tob Kuzma Harmon Arizona Angelo Bertelli Bill Hillenbrand Bertelli Hoosiers Fury California Missouri Paul Brown Bucks Brown Les Horvath Vanderbilt Pitt Kansas State Fort Hayes Lynn Waldorf Burt Ingwersen SE Waeen

Coe Grid Captain Hospitalized Amid Beloit Prep

Coe football captain Hank Moss remained hospitalized at St. Luke's after an acute intestinal disorder, with blood counts a concern though improving. Coach Moray L. Eby adjusted lineups as injuries linger, with guard Bob Schuetzky, end Bob Cullen, and fullback De Wayne Van Deelen in the medical group. The team prepared a night game with Beloit, leaving Friday at 7 a.m. after a brief lunch stop in Freeport, Illinois.

Coe Hank Moss St. Luke's Hospital Beloit Moss St. Luke's Moray L. Eby Eby Schuetzky Joss Nick Aegerter Sumner Ken Wigness Harlan Vic Lowman Dick Lane Billy Arnett Freeport Ill

Ottumwa to Dedicate 90000 Dollar Field Friday

Ottumwa high school will dedicate its new 90000 dollar athletic field Friday night at halftime during the Ottumwa Fairfield football game. Ray Murray of the state WPA office will represent the federal agency and state officials at the dedicatory ceremonies.

Ottumwa Ottumwa High School Ottumwa Fairfield Ray Murray WPA

Five More Six Man Tilts On Arlington Schedule

Arlington high school's six man football schedule adds five games after a season opener tie with Elgin. The slate lists Oct 3 Hawkeye at home, Oct 10 Wadena away, Oct 17 Calmar at home, Oct 23 Plainfield away for night game, and Oct 31 Tripoli away.

Arlington Arlington High School Elgin Hawkeye Wadena Calmar Plainfield Tripoli

Iowa Freshmen Football Roster Listed by Hofer

University of Iowa announces a 70 man freshman football roster under Coach Bill Hofer with fall drills underway. The list includes players from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Chicago among others with Omaha and Davenport represented in this extensive callow squad.

Bill Hofer Cedar Rapids Iowa City University of Iowa Hofer Erwin Prasse Max Hawkins Glenn Devine Daryl Annis Waterloo Paul Boyce Fairfield Bill Barbour Mason City Ralph Keardsley Anamosa Martin Boyd Dodge City Kan Henry Blum Terrill Russell Benda Tama Robert Barta Donald Black Iowas City Duke Curran Oulncy Harold Groove Grinnell Robert Davis Des Moines Aubrey Dachlau Mediapolis Orville Davidsmeyer Downers Grove Iil Allen Elger Waukesha Wis Danrel Eblen Cumberland Melvin Erickson Chicago Daniel Eicher Wayland Fred Evans Atalissa Jack Fertee Oskaloosa Harry Frey James Ferguson Downers Grove Ill Arthur Flint Highland Park Robert Galligher Rockford Mike Titesha Bonton Bruno Niedjiela Evirene Olson Badger Dave Pape Dubuque Frank Pircher Don Philips Maquoketa Lloyd Palmer Westville Henry Rudolph Aledo Bill Rissman Davenport Bill Salmonson Moline Edsel Schweitzer Burlington Gordon Schmidt Leonard Scherf Robert Spencer Richard Taylor Cedar

Changes In High School Football Game Tax Rates

Fred Winter announces new tax structure for Hill Park high school football games. General admission will be 40 cents total with 36 cents base plus 4 cents tax, student guest tickets 25 cents total with 21 cents base plus 4 cents tax. Tax tickets for complimentary admissions rise to 5 cents.

Hill Park Fred Winter Des Moines Winter

Pro Football Ground Gainers Lead Early NFL Standings

In Chicago AP report Pug Manders leads NFL ground gainers with 132 yards in two games for Brooklyn. Cecil Isbell and Don Hutson top aerial leaders for Green Bay with Isbell 348 passing yards and Hutson 135 receiving yards.

Chicago Brooklyn Clarence “Pug” Manders Green Bay Cecil Isbell Don Hutson Manders Drake Frank Filchock Washington New York Clark Hinkle Tony Canadeo Billy Jefferson Detroit Bill Osmanski Chicago Bears Isbell Hutson Tommy Thompson Philadelphia Bill Dowell

25 Man Baseball Squad Practicing At Luther

Special to The Gazette Decorah Iowa a 25 man squad is practicing on the Luther college diamond for next season. The group includes lettermen and reserves from last year and new men sought by Coach Sig Reque to strengthen positions. Indoor batting practice will begin after the new year to improve conditioning for possible bad spring weather.

Gazette Decorah Luther College Sig Reque

Y W C A Table Tennis League Set To Open

Y W C A announces its table tennis league begins on October 8 with practice rounds this week. Teams include Captain Gilbert Johnson Bob Baxwell Hildegarde Krause Anna Mae Andresen Captain Sally Henry Billy Shuttleworth Bill Fletcher Florence Markey Captain Delorus Woods Earl Beck Shirley Kreutner Carroll Filson. Others may join by contacting Delorus Woods or Miss Williams at the Y. W. C. A.

Gilbert Johnson Bob Baxwell Hildegarde Krause Anna Mae Andresen Sally Henry Billy Shuttleworth Bill Fletcher Florence Markey Delorus Woods Earl Beck Shirley Kreutner Carroll Filson Miss Williams

Major League Clubs Draft Repass Galle

Sixteen minor leaguers earned shots at major league berths as the annual draft by major clubs took place. Washington Cubs Detroit each made two picks while Cincinnati St Louis New York had none.

New York Washington Senators Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Russ Christopher Newark Alban Glossop Kansas City Yankees Cardinals Athletics Phillies Braves Senators Robert Repass Columbus Stan Galle Milwaukee Indians Otto Denning Minneapolis

Bill Gallon Captures Kentucky Futurity at Lexington Trots

Hambletonian champion Bill Gallon won the 49th Kentucky Futurity at Lexington with easy straight-heat wins in the $8,320 event. Lucy Hanover placed second and Fast Train third as Gallon, owned by R. H. Johnston of Charlotte, N C., was driven by Lee Smith.

Lexington Bill Gallon Lucy Hanover Fast Train R. H. Johnston Charlotte N C Lee Smith Henry Volo B. G Benny Tie Hodgins Whiz B.G Campbell Scott Volo, Jr Harvie Norman Scott B. B Boring Volo D Chaparal Brownwood Tiser Tennessee Joe Arlene Adams Miss Stardust Guy Cash Margaret Cash Peter Lawful Matilda Jessie Aiutonia Castleton B.C Sandy Flash Lacey Hanover Pownall Bre Perpetual Volstadt

Plan Special Grid Events At Iowa U

Plans were underway for the University of Iowa football celebrations Homecoming on November 1 and Dad's Day on November 15. Prof. George Haskell is head of the Homecoming committee while A.F.I. starts work on Dad's Day. Iowa meets Indiana on Homecoming date and Hawkeye Minnesota on Dad's Day.

Iowa Iowa City University of Iowa George Haskell A.F.I Indiana

Bucky Harris To Return As Washington Manager In 1942

Washington AP reports Stanley Raymond Harris known as Bucky Harris will manage the Washington baseball club again in 1942. President Clark Griffith announced Harris had been rehired for the upcoming season.

Washington Stanley Raymond Bucky” Harris Boy Wonder Washington Baseball Club Clark Griffith Harris

Nationals Name Manager for Eighth Straight Season

The team announced signing the manager for salary terms not disclosed. He will start his eighth consecutive season with the Nationals as skipper and his nineteenth season as a major league manager.

Nats

Tipton Six-Man Team Rout Lenox 53 to 6 in Monticello

Tipton junior college hammered Lenox 53 to 6 on the Monticello field in a six man football game. Sheets starred with seven touchdowns totaling 42 points for Tipton. Moylan added the other score. Lambert caught a Lenox TD, Timmons led Lenox offensively.

Sneeial the Gazette Monticello Tipton Junior College Lenox Tipton Sheets Moylan Lambert Timmons Tipton Lenox

Jabs in Jersey City Bout Ends With Shipyard Victory

In a spirited boxing card from Jersey City, Wild Bill McDowell defeats Leo Dalmain in a bout featuring Clarence King and Paterson's Je in a clash linked to the Washington DC authority. The event includes Worcester Mass competitor Dalmaine and a Port Chester participant, marking a regional show.

Associated Tress N. J Ken Overtin Washington, D. C Wild Bill McDowell Paterson N Whith Flaiis Clarence King Port Chester Leo Dalmaine Worcester Mass

No Special Race in Sight for Whirlaway

Warren Wright's Whirlaway and Samuel D. Riddle's War Relic will not meet in a $25,000 special. Belmont Park promoter Alfred Van derbilt had proposed a one and a half mile race at 126 pounds, but owners could not agree. Wright favored the original conditions. Riddle wanted a mile and a quarter at 122 pounds, and the plan collapsed after days of discussions.

New York Warren Wright Samuel D. Riddle Alfred Vanderbilt Belmont Park Wright Riddle

Michigan coach predicts Nelson ready to face Iowa

University of Michigan coach Fritz Crisler said Midget Davey Nelson should be in shape to play against Iowa after a leg injury sustained against Michigan State last week.

Ann Arbor Mich Fritz Crisler University of Michigan Wolverines Davey Nelson Iowa Nelson Michigan State

Sinutz Reaches 630 Wins in Bowling Standings Duel

Lincoln Alleys defeated Fox Deluxe in a two of three game set as Sinutz posts a league leading 630 while Novotny and Krueger post strong 622 and 611 series respectively. Nezerka and Kirwin top women leaders with 506 and 504 pins as newcomer Women’s club league debuts with Tremel’s 424.

Lincoln Alleys Fox Deluxe Tony Novotny Smitz Chuck Krueger Krueger Lincoln Commercial League Leta Nezerka Altice Kirwin Nezerka Kirwin Lincoln Tremel CROWN AGIUS Ginsherr Armstrom Wind Equitable Life D. McCann Town Mutual Red Crown Allyys Fox Lavern Charles Novak Lincoln Alley BECK High Frasinger Niel Leta Nezerha Hich Alice Kirwin Bish Husted Hay Ali Tans Schmidt Cle Leagle Lincoln Aliers Cardinals Katie Dids Seeress

Michigan football star Lawton dies at 53 in Ann Arbor

George M. Lawton, 53, former Michigan University football star of 1909 and 1910, died at his home in Ann Arbor on Tuesday from a heart attack. Lawton was regarded as one of Michigan’s finest punters and fullbacks under coach Fielding H. Yost.

Ann Arbor Mich George M. Lawton Michigan Lawton Michigans

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