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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1944

Page

4

Browns Take Third Game 6-2 To Lead World Series 2-1

St Louis Browns powered past the Cardinals 6-2 in Game 3 as Jack Kramer fanned 10 and yielded only two walks. A error-prone Cardinals defense opened the door for six Browns runs paced by Gene Moore Vern Stephens and George McQuinn. Slats Marion starred in the field as St Louis seized the series lead.

Wilks Gene Moore Vern Stephens George McQuinn al Zarilla Mark Christman Schmidt Kramer Stephens Gutteridge Sanders Brown Navy Browns Hill Corps Cardinals Slats Marion Jack Kramer Brownies Cardinal Walker Cooper Stan Musial Tom Dunn

Official Box Score of 1944 World Series Game Three Cardinals Browns

The official box score from St Louis shows Cardinals 2 Browns 6 in game three. Gutteridge McQuinn Zarilla Christman and Hayworth drove runs for St Louis while McQuinn and Zarilla produced key hits. Pitching: Kramer started for the Browns with Wilks taking the loss. Attendance reached 31 737.

ST. Louis Cardinals Gutteridge Kreevich Moore Stephens McQuinn Zarilla Christman Hayworth Kramer P .i Tech Cooner Marvin Gutterldke Cooper Marion Sanders Browns Bergamo Wilkes Einworths Schmidt Clayworth Jurisich Byerly Wildvitch Schmidt W. Cooper wWilks Dann Plates Piperas Jbi Sears McGowan

Browns Depend On Jakucki In Fourth Battle

In St Louis the Browns rally to backstop a possible world championship as Jakucki starts for the Browns against Brecheen. McQuinn leads with five hits and a homer, driving in four of the ten runs for the Browns while Gene Moore adds three scores.

Jakucki ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Luke Sewell Sig Jakucki Houston Harry Brecheen Broken Bow Okla Brownies George McQuinn Alexandria McQuinn Gene Moore MecQuinn Wallops

Denver Triumphs 28 12 Over Utah In Hilltop Battle

Denver University edged Utah University 28 to 12 before 15000 at Hilltop stadium. Karamigos returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown and Mazelhurst scored on a one yard run early. Utah answered with Smith and Ficklin led scoring but the Pioneer defense faltered in the fourth as Denver extended its lead with long drives.

Denver INS Denver University Utah University Hilltop Stadium Pioneers Karamigos Mazelhurst Utah Smith Ficklin Utes Ute

Holy Cross Cruises Past Temple in 30-0 Victory

Holy Cross Crusaders scored a 30-0 win over Temple at Temple Stadium before 1,000 fans. Led by Jim Cahill, they drove 72 yards to a first score seven minutes after kickoff. Temple’s defense collapsed late as Holy Cross added three touchdowns in the final 14 minutes.

Philadelphia INS Holy Cross Crusaders Temple University Temple Stadium Jim Cahill Temple Bostonians

Maynard's Passing Defeats Postville 25-0 in Friday Game

Maynard high school blanked Postville 25-0 on Friday. Scoring came in the second and fourth quarters with passes to Schlegal and Hoth for touchdowns and a line plunge for an extra point. The aerial game produced a fourth quarter TD as Maynard finished strong.

Postville Maynard High Schlegal Hoth Maynard

Sumner Dominates Fayette Peacocks 6–0 in Grid Victory

In Fayette on Friday Sumner’s football team beat Fayette Peacocks 6 to 0. Reimler scored the lone second quarter touchdown and was injured in the third. Shepard suffered a dislocated left arm for Fayette. Caldwell of Fayette showed strong effort and drive as both teams matched evenly.

The Gazette Fayette Sumner Fayette Peacocks Reimler Shepard Caldwell

Marion Indians Dominate Independence In WaMaC Tilt

The Marion Indians beat Independence 20 to 13 in a homecoming WaMaC game at Marion field. Marion led with early passing from Failor to Coon and a quarterback sneak, then widened the margin with second quarter aerials to Derflinger and a late nine-yard run by Banty, while Independence mounted a late rally before defeat.

Marion Indians Independence Marion Riske Banty Bob Coon Ed Failor Failor Coon Emmons Keren Kroc W. Lamb Harrislis Lamb Paul Kridler

Decorah Vikings roll to 34-0 victory over New Hampton

Decorah Vikings dominated New Hampton 34 to 0 on Friday night. Carl Aschim scored from the 15 yard line, Wally Grant burst through center, and Joe Fjelstad returned a 40 yard interception for a score. Bernell Smock added a second half fumble recovery and 40 yard return for Decorah. Allan Johnson suffered a serious eye injury early.

Speecint the Gazette Decorah Decorah Vikings New Hampton Carl Aschim Wally Grant Joe Fjelstad Bernell Smock Viking

Bing Miller Visits Cedar Rapids During Midwest Stop

Former World Series champion Bing Miller, once a star with the Philadelphia Athletics, spent Friday night in Cedar Rapids. He called on fellow ex MLB figure Emil Levsen, known as Dutch, during the visit.

St. Louis Bing Miller Philadelphia Athletics Miller Cedar Rapids Emil Dutch) Levsen

Simpson Nets Second Win Over Central in Football

Simpson College defeated Central College 6 to 0. Bob Williams ran 16 yards on a statue of liberty against the blocked kick setup in the fourth quarter for the only score. Central threatened in the third when M E Bundstra carried to the nine but Williams intercepted to stop the drive.

Anamosa and Maquoketa Play Scoreless Tie

Anamosa and Maquoketa high schools battled to a scoreless tie before a large homecoming crowd on the Anamosa gridiron Friday night. A Maquoketa drive early in the first quarter strayed into Anamosa territory but stalled at the Anamosa 12 yard line. Anamosa threatened late but Maquoketa intercepted on the two yard line.

Anamosa Maquoketa Ja Maquoketa

Football Scores From The Associated Press Update

The AP reports varied college and high school football scores across multiple schools and fields. Highlights include Maly Cross 30 Temple 6, Drake 25 Gustavus Adolphus 14, William & Mary 34 Hamden Sydney 0, Iowa regional results like Ames 30 Oskaloosa 7 and Fort Dodge 34 Waterloo West 20, plus several local line scores and field results.

Maly Cross Temple Drake Gustavus Adolphus Maryville Washburn Municipal Tehrs Peru Neb Tehrs McCook Army Air Field Warrensburg Cane Girardeau Tehrs Georgia Presbyterian Louisiana Tech TC Marine Officers William & Mary Hamnden-Sydney Milligan Murray Denver Utah Simpson Central

Roosevelt Advances in League With 7-0 Win Over McKinley

Roosevelt high Roughriders edge McKinley 7 to 0 at West Side Stadium on a blocked punt recovered at the one yard line. Bob Barnes scored the touchdown. Lee Bailey added the extra point. Franklin and Franklin’s Thunderbolts loom as the next opponent for a Cedar Rapids 1944 championship bid.

Roosevelt McKinley Roosevelt High Roughriders West Side Stadium Cedar Rapids Bob Barnes Golden Bears Lee Bailey Barnes Bill Brewton Len Sturm Bears Manny Wise Brewton McKinley Norm Long Sturm

Series Round-up of Odds and Ends

ST. LOUIS AP report notes Harry Brecheen as the Cardinals pitching nominee who appeared in three of five World Series games last year but pitched only 3 13 innings and lost one game. Jimmy Brown and Enos Slaughter return to Sportsman's Park with memories of 1942. fans consume peanuts hot dogs beer and soft drinks. police prep play by play radio dispatches during the World Series.

Billy Southworth Browns Mort Cooper Harry Brecheen ST. Louis Cardinal Jimmy Brown Redbirds Jimmy Memphis Enos Slaughter Sportsman's Park James J. Mitchell

Tama Rolls Past Belle Plaine 25-0 in Friday Night Clash

Tama built a dominant offensive night to shut out Belle Plaine 25-0 on their field. Ben Morgan starred for Tama and Dean Williams stood out for Belle Plaine as the Tigers limited the visitors to just four second quarter plays.

Tama

Drake Defeats Gusties for Second Victory in Football

DES MOINES AP Drake University tames Gustavus Adolphus 25-14 to notch its second win of the season. Gusties led 7-0 after John Terzian’s 15 yard TD but Drake answered with three touchdowns before halftime. Bob By Clark’s 58 yard score opened Drake’s scoring burst. Tom Shestokos forced a Gustie fumble setting up another Drake score. Gustavus added a late TD after Drake stalled inside the Gusties’ 4 and 1 yard lines.

Bears Roosevelt Roughriders McKinley Golden Bears Brewton Roy Sorenson Harger Yenkle Wall Bailey Barnes Ril Brewton Wise G. Schamberger Cimbureck Barnes Bailey Drew Long Auards Schoinberger Kehm Davenport DES Moines Drake University Gustavus Adolphus John Terzian Gusties Lou Rawlings Bulldogs Bobby Clark Drake Tom Shestokos Gustavus

Peru State Teachers Defeat McCook Army In 13 0 Victory

Peru State Teachers football defeated McCook army airfield 13 to 0 in Peru Nebraska. Pat Rooney scored the first touchdown on a five yard run after a 52 yard drive and added the extra point. Peru dominated the second half with eight first downs despite three fumbles.

Peru Neb Peru State Teachers McCook Army Airfield Pat Rooney Penn McCook

West Branch Edges Mt Vernon In Low Scoring Clash

West Branch Bears beat the Mt Vernon Maroons 6 to 0 in a tight Eastern Iowa conference game. Ken Lathrop connected with Warren Rummells for the lone score after a Mt Vernon fumble, with Bert Vincent anchoring the line. Dean Caraway stood out for Mt Vernon as West Branch remains undefeated and tied for conference honors.

Gazette West Branch Iowa Mt. Vernon Maroons West Branch Bears Mt. Vernon Maroon Ken Lathrop Warren Rummells Mt Vernon Bert Vincent Dean Caraway

Elkader Routs Manchester 39-13 Behind Bittner’s Four TDs

Elkader scored three touchdowns in each half to defeat Manchester 39-13. Bittner scored four times and added three extra points, with Witte and Kricks also reaching the end zone. Manchester answered with touchdowns by Reeves and Powers and a Reed extra point.

Elkader

Toledo Beats Brooklyn On Extra Points 14 12

Toledo high Raiders won 14-12 at home over Brooklyn on Friday night. Arnold scored two line plunge touchdowns and Kremenak added both extra points for Toledo. Brooklyn's McGeorge and Ford answered with line plunge scores.

Toledo Brooklyn Toledo High Raiders Arnold Kremenak McGeorge Ford

Colonels Pound Baltimore 5 to 3 in Junior World Series

Louisville Colonels defeated Baltimore Orioles 5-3 in Parkway Field to take game one of the junior world series. The Colonels had 13 hits led by strong innings through the second to sixth. Orioles staged a late two run rally in the ninth before Si Simmonds closed the game. Game two set for Saturday night.

Louisville Louisville Colonels Baltimore Orioles Parkway Field Colonels Orioles Jim Wilson Wilson Si Simonds

Fisher and Blunt Star In Charles City's Win

Oelwein was routed 28 to 0 as Charles City dominated on Friday night. Fisher paced the attack and Blunt sprinted 50 yards for a touchdown while Fisher kicked the extra points to seal the victory.

Fisher and Blunt Charles City Oelwein Fisher

Theatres Schedule Listings Show Evening Showings

The Gazette lists upcoming film showings with times for Paramount Palace Rialto Marion and state venues. Featured titles include Bride by Mistake Shadows in the Night The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Pardon My Rhythm Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble The Uninvited Devil Riders Waterfront This Is the Army Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid The Mask of Dimitrios In Society and more with multiple daily showings.

Iowa Lonesome Pine Palace Andy Hardy Marion Henry Aldrich Cupid Mask of Dimitrios

Janie is Hooey Glowing Teen Comedy at Paramount

A review of the film Janie starring Joyce Reynolds with Robert Hutton Edward Arnold Ann Harding and Robert Benchley. The piece highlights Janie a seventeen year old girl who befriends soldiers, causes a ruckus at a camp and with Scooper, and features support from Elsbeth Hattie McDaniel and others in a light hearted wartime comedy tone.

Janie Joyce Reynolds Robert Hutton Edward Arnold Anne Harding Robert Benchiey Alan Hale Paramount Theater Tanie Scooper Naval Air Corps Joyce Reynalis Elsbeth Lone Ranger Diana Lynn Robert Benchley Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Edward Arnold Ann Harding Hattie McDaniel Ferne Gater

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