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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1944
Page
8
St Louis, backing the underdog Rangers of Luke Sewell, filled Sportsman's Park with sentiment for the rag to riches club in a 1944 World Series opener. The hometown crowd favored the underdog despite the perennial champions' return.
National League champion Cardinals face the American League Browns in a 3 p.m. central tilt. The forecast calls for clear weather with no major wind disruption. Game time adjustments uncertain as the teams contest for league bragging rights.
ST LOUIS Browns vote to split 29 full shares three half shares and seven cash awards from the World Series. Listing includes manager Sewell coaches, trainers, and 31 players with several midseason trades noted.
Jack Fordice of 303 Thirty-third Street NE slept through a big catch on the Wapsie Sunday. He woke to find a seven-pound northern pike, 32 inches long, hooked on his stringer after a nap. The fish had swallowed two crappies intact.
Opening game lineups emerge for the World Series at Sportsmans Park with players listed for both leagues. Reserved seats priced from 125 to 150 dollars sellout crowds and scalpers operate amid federal attention as fans plan bleacher and pavilion attendance. A local grocer receives a round trip ticket and expenses from customers attending the series.
Chicago report says M Landis will miss the world series for the first time in 24 years as baseball commissioner because illness prevents travel. Les M OCon nor, William Harridge, and Ford Frick named to represent him to supervise the series between the St. Louis Browns and Cardinals.
Market report from St Louis notes Browns first pennant in 43 years spurs gains. Bids at 4.50 with a 500 share lot reported at 4.75 on Monday, price up 1.25 from last Saturday.
Detroit may dispose of its 1944 World Series tickets with IRS approval and pledge they will be ground up. About ten tickets will go to the Wayne County wastepaper salvage committee as part of the effort.
Seventy four year old Nelson closes his shop in Multnomah Oregon after decades of service. Community mourns the passing of a local fixture and notes his retirement shapes the town's small business scene.
St. Louis Browns may beat the St. Louis Cardinals in the world series if their pitchers continue their late season form. Joe McCarthy, Yankees manager, praised Luke Sewell for his superb managing and steady handling of the Browns during the pennant race.
In Italy, soldiers from St. Louis and Missouri defend hometown pride as the All St. Louis World Series sparks frontline discussion. Sgt Roy Harding, Alton, says the Cardinals will win and recalls doubleheaders while vowing the Browns have no chance. Stars and Stripes plans full series coverage.
Boone Iowa Southeast district nominees for the Iowa High School Athletic Association board of control were announced by secretary Lyle Quinn. Frank W Douma Ottumwa superintendent and present board member received 46 votes while V G Bellamy Winfield superintendent received six votes.
Iowa loses Barbour and Frey to medical studies while Illinois gains two players as Big Ten power balance shifts. Iowa prepares for Ohio State clash in Columbus with questions on Liddy Masterson and a pulled muscle limiting playing time.
DETROIT UP Steve ONeill, who guided the Detroit Tigers to within one game of the pennant, signed a contract Monday to manage the Bengals next season. The club also ordered outfielder Dick Wakefield to report for induction in Chicago on October 11. Wakefield had been discharged from the Iowa Preflight school as navy flying programs were reduced.
The Brooklyn Tigers powered by Pug Manders routed the Service All-Stars 48-14 before 31,880 at Ebbetsfield on Monday night. Ensign Sid Luckman, who died prior to the final minutes, completed 24 of 49 passes for 276 yards as Ray Hare Don McDonald and Charley McGibbons each scored in a 65-yard interception play to cap the rout.
Red Peppers notes Lt. Comdr. Harman leaves Seahawk duties for sea duty on a large carrier, ending a period of strong Seahawk athletics leadership. Bob Liddy departs to Great Lakes as a naval student after slipping below naval requirements, a loss to the Hawk eye football program. Hoosier star Bob Hoernschemeyer earns a special medical discharge to resume football and potentially army service, a rare case Indiana touts. Big Six football results shift perceptions, with Indiana, Purdue strong, while Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and others suffer lopsided defeats. Wisconsin edges Northwestern, prompting a possible Big Ten reshuffle with Ohio State favored atop the standings.
Cleveland Indians star Lou Boudreau clinched the American League batting title with an unofficial .327 average while his team lost a doubleheader to the Athletics. Bobby Doerr finished with .325 and Bob Johnson dropped to .324 after the day’s games.
Cubs manager announced Monday that pitcher Dale Alderson has been inducted into the navy from his selective service board in Fayette Iowa. Alderson, a rookie right hander, was farmed to the Nashville club of the Southern Association last June and previously pitched for Upper Iowa University in Fayette.
North Carolina upset Navy 21 to 14 and Columbia beat Union 21 to 6 under the East's new fumble rule. Center Joe Partington returned a Pettit fumble 45 yards for a TD, while George Gilbert forced the fumble that Stan Smith returned 45 yards.
Four University of Iowa home football games have tickets at John Beck's sports goods. Homecoming vs Purdue on Oct 21 features 40 yard line west side seats and 50 yard line east side seats. Other three games offer 50 yard line decats on either side of the stadium with dates listed as Nov 4, 11, and 25.
New York promoter Mike Jacobs said he offered Tami Uriello of New York and Lee Oma of Detroit for a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on November 3.
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