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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1948

Page

11

Waukon Dedicates Lights and Home Football Debut

Waukon dedicates 36 lights at the fair grounds marking the first night football in the Allamakee county seat. Cresco visits for a cordial welcome as the Indians hope to shake a losing streak with the home opener managed by coach Al Kvammen and staff.

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Luther Loras Renew Series On Saturday

The 24th Luther Loras football meeting is set for Saturday in Dubuque with the winner gaining an edge in the Iowa conference race. Loras rides a 10 game win streak after a 20-6 opener over South Dakota State and is favored. Luther opened with a 19-6 loss to Valparaiso.

Loras- Luther Dubuque Iowa Loras South Dakota State Luther Valparaiso Norsemen Upper Iowa University of Fayette Platteville Wis Wisconsin Tech Doc Dorman Peacocks Simpson Wisconsin

Pep Rally Tonight on Gazette Radio Stations

Gazette radio stations KCRG and KCRK will air a Franklin Wilson pep rally at 7 30. Sports Director Bob Brooks hosts with Wilson and Franklin coaches and game captains for commentary.

Gazette Kcrgkcrk Bob Brooks Wilson Franklin

District Baseball Sites Set for Winthrop and Other Cities

The Iowa High School Athletic Association named eight district baseball tournaments including Winthrop in eastern Iowa. First round games start Saturday with Coggan and Martelle at 10 am in Winthrop. Semifinals are set for Monday at 1 pm. Monona-New Albia game moved to Monona. Pairings include Coegeleon vs Martelle, Oxford Junction vs Rowley, Winthrop vs Worthington, and Monona vs New Albia among others across sites.

Winthrop Iowa Iowa High School Athletic Association Coggan Martelle Monona Oxford Junction Rowley Worthington

Lawrence Powerhouse Invades Cornell for Canyon Showdown

Lawrence college from Appleton, Wisconsin, brings a high scoring offense to Mt. Vernon to face Cornell. Coach Walton Koch notes Lawrence as possibly the best small college team, citing recent wins over Grinnell and a strong performance against Carroll. Cornell’s Mitch Tech clash and lineup details follow as they prepare for a 2 p.m. kickoff broadcast by Bob Brooks on KCRG.

Marshall Jones MT. Vernon Lawrence College Appleton Wis Lawrence Walton Koch Carroll Charlie Zoda Grinnell Cornell Michigan Tech Hilltoppers Bob Brooks KCRG Cedar Rapids Koch Jim Jack John Sebern Don Kachinskas Winton Gable Marion

McKinley Net Squad Beats Roosevelt 2-0 in Tennis

McKinley defeats Roosevelt 2-0 in a doubles tennis match on the McKinley courts. The team of Jack Skaff and Joe Nemmers won 6-2 6-3 over Karrell Cherry and Billi Kilier, while George Schmidt and Elton Brooks won 6-4 6-4 over Jim Cunamen and K Wilson.

McKinley Roosevelt Jack Skaff Joe Nemmers Karrell Cherry Billi Kilier George Schmidt Elton Brooks Jim Cunamen K. Wilson

Boxing results from multiple cities report several knockouts

The AP lists bout outcomes with fighters from Montreal Philadelphia Washington Fall River and more. Notable results include Gus Pell Mell losing to Johnny Greece in Montreal and Sonny Boy West stopping Maxie Shapiro in Washington.

Associated Press Montreal Johnny Greece Moneal Gus “Pell Mell Atlantic City Herman McGray Philadelphia Joe Tate Washington D. C Sonny Boy West Maxie Shapiro New York FALL_ RIVER Mass Teddy Red Top” Davis Brokelyn Jackie Solomons Barberton Worcester Golden Ber Andrews Lowell Rudy Zadell Pilspuraa

Major Boxscores American League ssOSOX WIN

Boston and Washington clash as Sox win on strong hitting and pitching. Key contributors include Doerr and DiMaggio for Boston and Pesky and Vernon for Washington, with pitching from Parnell and Wynn shaping the outcome. Attendance near five thousand in the Thursday night game.

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Kladis Leads in Midwest Midget Points Battle

Point tallies released by the Midwest Midget Auto Racing Association show Danny Kladis of Davenport leading with 927 points, likely securing a third consecutive circuit crown as Sun events approach at Ce-Mar Bowl. Red Hoyle sits second, with Johnny Hobel, Ray Hall, and Walt Raines also among the top contenders in a tight race. In owners’ standings Eric Lund leads with 924 points. Art Jacobson’s No. 33 driven by Rit chie has 626.

Midwest Midget Auto Racing Association Danny Kladis Davenport Ce-Mar Bowl Kladis Red Hoyle Ocean Rapids Johnny Hobel Ray Hall Kansas City Walt Raines Alta Die Rice Art Wheeler Paul Newkirk Joe, Gustaf

Donnelson Triumphs In Iowa City Tennis Opener

Ken Donnelson defeated Harris 6 4 6 1 in the Iowa City tennis tournament opening action. Bree Higley beat Lee 6 3 1 in the only second round match. The event is scheduled to conclude Friday through Sunday.

the Gazette Iowa City Ken Donnelson Harris Bree Higley Lee Mien Dr. Bean Lendow Cathcart Mourcan Crain Boyle Jenna Higley Ruth Ashton Donne Peters

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