Wilson Anamosa Tilt Features Friday Night Grid Card
Cedar Rapids preview notes Anamosa riding a 42 game win streak vs Wilson Ramblers with Key injuries for both sides. Anamosa favored to extend unbeaten run while Wilson fights for city title and conference race. Also lists Franklin Roosevelt Oelwein clashes and Franklin woes with injuries and line changes. Both Hill Park games priced for 7 45 kickoff with strong turnout anticipated.
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Anamosa
Blue Raiders
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Ramblers
Southwest Side
Wilson
Joe Chmelicek
Vince Cacek
Bob Ennis
Shorty Larson
Franklin
Roosevelt
Hill Park
McKinley
Ocelwe
Golden Bears
Fred Bissell
Bill Davenport
Nick Thomas
Dick Durham
Geylord DeVaul
Don Kiemmer
Durham
Warren Pugh
Clarence Paulson
Oelwein
Davenport
George Miller
Dick Novak
Dick Lewis
Wimpy Washburn
Johnny Sebern
Dick Carpenter
Roosell
Roughriders
Hill
Tama and Marengo Battle for South Iowa Cedar League Lead
The standings show Tama and Marengo tied for first after Tama beat Belle Plaine 7-0 and Marengo routed Montezuma 45-6. Tama backs led by Billy Corns with Russell Shope and Ezzy Coleman providing support while Belle Plaine’s defense earned praise.
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Marengo
Tama
Belle Plaine
Belle Pilaine
Billy Corns
Corns
Russell Shope
Ezzy Coleman
Montezuma
Toledo
Aga Brooklyn
Poeun Pd
Brooklyn
Keota Dominates in Ke-Wash Conference Opener
Keota wins its Ke-Wash conference opener by overpowering North English 27 to 13. Kalona solidifies its lead with a 19 to 0 win over Richland on Richland’s home field, their first home defeat in seven seasons.
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Keota
North Engish
Kalona
Richland
Aoa
Wellman
Lone Tree
Attem
Winni Umn
North Ragish
If You Cant Win Have Fun Donels Advises Cyclones
Iowa State coach Ray Donels urges players to enjoy the game even in losses. After a 7 0 win over Denver and losses to Nebraska 26 0 and 34 12, he tells the squad to find fun in play while preparing for Drake. Some fans insist a victory over a major opponent is more needed.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Ray Donels
Donels
Iowa State
Cyclones
Denver
South Dakota
Kansas State
Nebraska
Drake
Cyclone
All-American Captain Cup Awarded to Bruce Smith
Bruce Smith, All-American halfback on Minnesota’s 1941 national championship team, received the captain’s cup honoring the player chosen by the All-American football team.
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Bruce Smith
Great Lakes
University of Minnesota
Big Ten Players Boosted by Fewer Injuries for Saturday Games
Western conference teams expect peak health as Tom Kuzma returns for Michigan and Forrest Masterson, Bill Garnas, Bob Zimny, Chuck Jacoby, and Pat Harder resume duties for Wisconsin Indiana and Minnesota. Fekete and Daley pace scoring and rushing averages while Dick Fisher and Angelo Bertelli post strong totals. Minnesota’s nine fumbles spotlight old‑timers’ records. Elmer Madar earns praise after Michigan’s win.
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Chicago
Tom Kuzma
Michigan
Forrest Masterson
Iowa
Bill Garnaas
Minnesota
Bob Zimny
Chuck Jacoby
Indiana
Pat Harder
Wisconsin
Dick Fisher
Iowa Seahawks
Laacelas
Angelo Bertelli
Notre Dame
Tom Farmer
Towa
Illinois
Bernie Bierman
Elmer Madar
Madar
Baseball Prediction Contest Sparks Iowa Fans and Veterans
A cluttered column recalls a baseball prediction contest among Iowa readers, listing participants including Corp. E J Euken and Vernon Dybdal. It notes selections for both leagues, praise for St Louis Browns and Cards, and comments on Joe McCarthy’s World Series strategy. The piece closes with winner seating and veteran reader reflections.
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Joe McCarthy
George Stainback
Hassett
McCarthy
Dickey
Stainback
Bill
Slaughter
MacCarthy
Seahawk Harriers To Race Saturday At Hawkeye Meet
Iowa City Iowa and Navy pre flight cross country squads scheduled for a two mile run Saturday morning as part of Dad's day weekend. Team members include Capt Bob Workman Perry John Fankhauser Des Plaines Ill Dick Lord Evanston Ill and Albert Slater Fort Madison with Seahawk Captain Campbell Kane a former Indiana miler. Cadets beat Iowa varsity and freshmen in last week's practice.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Illinois
Navy
George Bres
Nahan
Finkbine
Bob Workman
Perry
John Fankhauser
Des Plaines
Ill
Dick Lord
Evanston
Albert Slater
Fort Madison
Seahawk
Campbell Kane
Indiana
General Explains What Louis Meant
Brig. Gen. Donald Robinson of the cavalry replacement center at Fort Riley explained Sergeant Joe Louis’s Sunday remark. He said Louis meant his boxing career is terminated for the duration of the war and, if the war lasts two more years, Louis will be too old to fight.
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Neb
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Seventh Command
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Fort Riley
Joe Louis
Barrow
Robinson
Golfers Overcome Lightning Hit On Fairway
In Douglas Arizona Gerald Funderburke and Ray Manley were struck by lightning on the sixth fairway. Funderburke was knocked unconscious and left knee imprints in the turf, yet both golfers recovered and completed their round despite the strike.
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Douglas, Ariz
Gerald Funderburke
Ray Manley
Funderburke
Manley
Camly
Louis Only One Not Denying His Ring Retirement
AP reports Joe Louis did not refute retirement claims as the boxing world debated the champ’s future. Roxborough said Louis planned to defend the title after the war, while Conn and Ray urged a postwar rematch, and no clear denial emerged despite efforts to reach Louis.
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Louis
Victory Sweepstakes at Belmont to crown charity racing week
The Turf Committee of America announced the Victory sweepstakes a $10000 winner take all race set for November 11 at Belmont Park as part of a charity racing week. Top turf stars including Shut Out Alsab and Whirlaway are hoped to compete in the mile and a quarter event with a $1000 entry fee plus $1000 per starter.
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New York
Belmont Park
Turf Committee of America
Shut Out
Alsab
Whirlaway
Wilson Ramblers Lead MV Conference, Bowlers Hit 613
Wilson high school Ramblers lead the Mississippi Valley race after three games with no defeats, sharing top position with Iowa City Davenport and West Waterloo. Two remaining conference games loom, with McKinley and Iowa City on the schedule at Hill park.
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Davenport
West Waterloo
Wilson
Clinton
Dubuque
McKinley
Hill Park
Ramblers
Golden Bears
Roosevelt
Franklin
Waterloo
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