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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1941

Page

9

Wilson Rolls In Second Half To Down Manchester

Wilson's Ramblers boosted Dad's Night with a 20-0 Tri-Valley Conference win over Manchester. After a slow opening half, Everett Andrew ran 21 yards for the first touchdown, followed by a 65-yard punt return by Joe Chmelicek and a third score by Frank Stastny.

Wilson Manchester ILSON Hill Park Ramblers Everett Andrew Joe Chmelicek Frank Stastny Andrew Manhawk Dick Farmer Stastny Dean Young Rambler Alvin Noble Don Hartman Chmelicek Doty Bill Peterson Ward Manhawks Mayhawks Manchester Ennis Frueh Peterson Drahovzal Hartman Hanson Ention Farmer Hartman Don Ceynar Aoe Bob Schlossae Biker Fo Uynun Andrew See Mulray Eeerens Dutton Eninelicek FBR Orton Aul Birkicht Jiricek Douglas Cacek Cornell Tom Crabbe Knox Horace Hedees Dartmouth

Postponed Roose velt Franklin game set for Saturday night

Unfavorable weather moved the Hill park clash to 8 30 p m Saturday as the Roose velt Franklin Ramblers and Manhawks exchange blows. Stastny and Andrew spark Manchester drives, with key fumbles and a late Rambler surge ending in a 23 yard gain by Stastny and a goalward bid.

Hill Park

Cornell Cross Country to Battle Drake in Des Moines

Drake University hosts Cornell in Des Moines after Drake fell to Michigan State. Dave Griffith, who finished second to Walt Marek, leads Drake while Dave Clutterham is Cornell’s top ace in the meet expected to test both teams early in the season.

Des Moines Drake University Michigan State Cornell Dave Griffith Walt Marek Bulldogs Dave Clutterham

Greyhound Retires From Racing as Champion Trotter

Indianapolis AP James Wingfield, second trainer of Sep Palin's stable, said Thursday night that Greyhound, the world's champion trotter, has entered full retirement.

Indianapolis James Wingfield Sep Palin

Prep baseball tourney brings Shellsburg loss and four others

In Iowa high school prep action Rodman beat Shellsburg 9-6 while Martensdale toppled Montour 4-0 and Letts beat Hansell 7-4. Pisgah edged Newell 4-3 as Letts built early runs and Hansell failed to recover. Jenks of Martensdale celebrated an 18th birthday with a no hitter as Rodman’s Shirner fanned 13.

Adel Rodman Martensdale Letts Pisgah Shellsburg Montour Hansell Newell Charles Jenks Jenks Wolfe Shirner Blattler Peacock R.H E Montour Gag Nan Packeries Walle and McCoy Imates R.H E Shellsburg Blattler, Peacock and Schminke Douglas R.H E Newell Pissah PolcHes A Tereetson Jensen Shearer Spoo R.H. E. Hansell Murphy and Garrett Paine and Platt

Cyclones Readying for Missouri Homecoming Clash

Iowa State coach Ray Donels said the Cyclones will be in top shape for the Homecoming game with Missouri tackling the T formation. Royal Lohry and Howard Tippee helped the passing attack in Thursday’s drills as reserves impressed, and the starting lineup may feature substitutions. Thousands are expected at Friday’s pep barbecue for introductions of players and coaches.

Ames Iowa State Missouri Ray Donels Donels Royal Lohry Howard Tippee Nebraska

Missouri Iowa State two mile relay canceled due to runner injury

The University of Missouri's two mile team race with Iowa State at Ames Saturday is canceled. Ray Ray, the sole Missouri finisher in the dual with Kansas State last Saturday, remains the only Missouri runner in shape for the event.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri Iowa State College Ames Ray Ray Missouri Kansas State

Bookies Probe Bogus Bangtail Hasty Notion Ringer

Illinois racing officials schedule a Chicago hearing to identify those behind a ringer horse in Hawthorne’s Sept. 24 race. Hasty Notion, entered as Rapid Bone, was the likely winner and bred by Joseph Widener, with ownership shifting to an unknown buyer before shipping to New England.

Illinois Maryland Rapid Bone Hawthorne Philadelphia St. Louis May Williams Chicago Joseph Widener Saratoga Brad Brodsky Boston Whirlaway Havre de Grace New England Williams

Langham Posts 625 in League Lead on Local Lanes

Langham led the Parlor City league at the Red Crown with 625 pins paced by 193 200 and 232. Oppie followed with 618 while Brown 611 Hoppe 607 also stood out as other top bowlers on the same alleys in a strong Thursday showing.

Langham Oppie Penick Ford Brown Hoppe Lincolnette Suburban Gas Heize Electric High Schamberger LaPlant-Choate Kacena Company High Hopkins Duster Brothers High Kepler Kenmore Lincoln Alleys Morris Plan Newman's Hronik Roosevelt Hotel Patterson Dents Ae M¢ Putman Bever and Company Sands Edna Eegers Stockl Insurance M. Parks Mother's Oats H High Baker Penick and Ford League Douglas Starch TOR High Beach Aoe Penick Starch Parlor City Lear E. R. Auto Supply Kons Martet-Marion High Fawcett Champlin Refining Co Reddy Kilowatts Hirsh Lindsey Ww Bell Co. Oe Texaco Products Co Owen, Jr Town Mir Century Heat Nelson Merchants Nail Bank Jones Skelly Town Light and Power Hey Crown Miley's Y League R. Gasco Gar Lab Aes High L Nezerka L. Borsehel Cities Service V. Tri High M. Pettit McRaith Ice Cream O Reddy Ellowatts Hirth L. Lake +e Vermont Maid Guaranty Bk & Tr. Co Hich. M

Former official Red Eagen ill after appendix operation

Red Eagen of Des Moines, a veteran Big Six and Missouri Valley football and basketball official and former Grinnell athlete, spent a comfortable night at Iowa Methodist hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix. He previously coached and served as athletic director at the former Des Moines university.

Red Eagen DES Moines Red Eagen Big Six Missouri Valley Conference Iowa Methodist Hospital Grinnell Des Moines University

Wildcats Singling Out Emory Samples Cousin as Top Sophomore Halfback

Otto Graham, Northwestern, is praised as a finer sophomore halfback than Tom Kuzma of Michigan or Bil Hillenbrand of Indiana. Graham, a Waukegan native, weighs 180 pounds and stands 5 11. Sample, Roosevelt high School star, is headed for Northwestern after graduation. Mothers of Graham and Sample, Mrs Ray Sample, are sisters.

Tom Kuzma Michigan Bil Hillenbrand Indiana Otto Graham Northwestern Flash Emory Sample Roosevelt High School Sample Northwestern Graham Waukegan Ray Sample Third Avenue SW

Iowa stars spread among Iowa prep teams and colleges

A look at the first three I D P A all state football teams shows Iowa City and several colleges drawing most talent. Six Iowa City players on the first squad, with others headed to Iowa State Drake and out of state. The column argues state talent spread shapes standards of excellence and prep competition. It notes a shift in prep football dynamics and the broader effect on Iowa schools.

Iowa Daily Press Association Nebraska Minnesota Town U Minneapolis Lincoln Towa City Jack Ferree Oskaloosa Ralph Beardsley Anamosa Dick Hoerner Dubuque Bill Barbour Mason City Chuck Aknes Sioux City Ed Schweizer Burlington Ronnie Norman Fairfield Iowa State Charles Miller St. Ambrose Davenport Georgetown Verdean Goettsch Holstein California Bob Murphy Atlantic Drake Bob Morris Boone Dean Thomas Des Moines John Potter Fort Dodge Iowa Stan Mohrbacker Cedar Rapids Bill Rissman Bob Yankovich Warren Vogt Council Bluffs Jack Miller Harold Ireland Norman Ireland Iowa U Morningside Penn Western Union Loras Iowa State College Franck Northwestern Stan Schrader Monticello Fresman Harold Shugart Ames George Schoel Waterloo Iowa Wesleyan Carleton Wartburg Umn Amateur Skating Union of the United States L. D. Dennis Lou Chicago George Shimek Dennis South Dakota U Ubinas Champaign Dubuque-Upper Iowa Fayette Invaders Peacocks Simpson Luther Buena Vista Waverly Eastern Normal South Dakota Towa America Amore Pace

Drake Faces Illinois Clash Without Vincent

Des Moines reports Drake football heads to Urbana with 32 players for a Big Ten test. A torn muscle sidelined Bud Vincent, the left halfback, prompting coach Vee Green to lean on a heavy backfield with Maurice White Clint Stille Harold Anderson and Joe Saggione filling key roles.

DES Moines INS Drake Urbana Ill Bud Vincent Vee Green Vincent Green Maurice White Clint Stille Harold Anderson Joe Saggione

Polls Favor Unbeaten Teams In Early Football Picks

A jumble of matchups and predictions from Navy to Notre Dame and Texas A and M. The writeup surveys favored schools like Georgia, Rice, Duke, Yale, and Washington State across major conferences, noting unbeaten paths and probable outcomes while flagging potential upsets and strong defenses.

Herb Barker NEW York Northwestern Michigan Northwestern Navy Cornell Texas Christian Texas A Christian Kyle Gillespie Aggies Columbia-Georgia Georgia Villanova Baylor Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Minesota Pitt Minnesota Texas Arkansas Santa Clara Michigan State Rice Louisiana State Tulane Duke Colgate Ohio State Purdue Buckeyes Stull Nebraska Indiana Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Penn Princeton Temple Penn State Andy Tomasic Yale Army

Berg and Dettweiler reach Texas women open final four

In Fort Worth Texas Patty Berg the Minneapolis star meets Washington DC veteran Helen Dettweiler in the semi finals of the Texas women open golf tournament. Fort Worth local Mrs Frank Goldthwaite faces Jo Henson of San Antonio in the other semi. Berg beat Polly Riley 3 and 2 while Dettweiler defeated Babe Didrikson Zaharias one up after a 26 hole battle.

Fort Worth Miss Dettweiler George Zaharias Babe Didrikson Los Angeles

Kovacs and Wolfden Expecting Baby Next Spring

Frank Kovacs and Virginia Wolfden, noted tennis players who wed last summer, announced they are expecting a baby next spring. The pair previously won the Pacific Coast mixed doubles championship at Berkeley on October 4.

Oakland Calif Frank Kovacs Virginia Wolfden Berkeley

Saturday Grid Card in Iowa Boasts Color

Iowa fans await a busy weekend of football with Iowa teams in action across venues. Key matchups include Missouri at Iowa State in Ames, Grinnell benching Parsons stars Ted Kennefick and Ed Nagel due to injuries, and Coe vs Cornell at Cedar Rapids.

Iowa DES Moines Parsons Grinnell Ted Kennefick Ed Nagel Grinell Knox Ames Hawkeyes Coe Cornell Cedar Rapids Western Michigan Cedar Falls

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