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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1945

Page

6

McKinley Gridders Edge Franklin 7 0 in City Clash

McKinley the Golden Bears defeated Franklin Thunderbolts 7 to 0 at the west side field to climb from the cellar. Roy Sorensen threw a 25 yard TD pass to Mes- kines late in the final period after a scoreless game through three quarters. McKinley’s defense held Franklin to 84 rushing and 57 passing yards while Franklin could not complete a pass. Key players included Sorensen Holloway Dostal and Phillips with strong tackling from Naxera Goff and Cohrs. Officials were James Nora and Bill Barard.

Dewey Cummins McKinley Franklin West Side Golden Bears Thunderbolts Roy Sorensen Messines Iowa City High Rusty S Boys Thunderbolt Cohrs Shive Hollander Goff Naxera Phillips Dostal Golden Bear Holloway Paula Dick Jones Ray Sorensen Roy Delbridge Brookner Mead Mesknes Athey Franklin Ray Sorensen Cohrs Kauzlarich Sage Scott Eccer Stastarge Sundberg Veleya Ganes Hollandoe Meskines Ace Phillips Holloway Brookner Fbee Gris rankin—Chadimna Peterson Glasgow Naxcra Hillbucck McKinley—Vavra Sedlacek Shaber Fabhes James Nora Cat Crabbe Mnesman Bill Barard

Manchester Gridders Lock Sumner 31 18

Manchester built a 31-0 halftime lead and held on to defeat Sumner 31-18 Friday night. Bob Reed scored three times, Dick Joslyn added two, Greenway kicked the extra point, and Lechner starred for Sumner in the second half against Manchester reserves. Greenway and Kennedy stood out for Manchester along the line, while Pagel and Walker shone on Sumner’s left.

the Gazette Manchester Sumner Bob Reed Dick Joslyn Greenway Lechner Kennedy Pagel Walker

Traer Triumphs Over Belle Plaine 27–0 in Homecoming

Traer blanked Belle Plaine 27 to 0 in the homecoming grid game. Votberg scored two first quarter touchdowns, with Bill Taylor adding a line plunge and a fourth quarter TD. Peterson kicked the extra point on a drop kick. Gates connected for a fourth quarter point after on a pass.

TRAER Belle Plaine Votberg Bill Taylor Peterson Gates

Homecoming Clash: Waukon Triumphs Over Maynard 13-0

Waukon defeated Maynard in the homecoming game here Friday, 13 to 0. Promnitz scored the touchdowns and Fossum added the extra point, while Janet Schoh was elected queen of homecoming.

Waukon Maynard Q. Promnitz Fossum Janet Schoh

Uclan Rose Bowl Hopes Tumble After St Marys Win

Los Angeles recall: UCLA suffers a 13 to 6 defeat to St. Marys in Memorial Coliseum as All American Frankie Albert directs a powerful offense. Cal Rossi racks up 155 yards on 26 carries, boosting his coast leading run and tally.

Los Angeles INS University of California At St. Mary’s Memorial Coliseum Frankie Albert Air-Devils Stanford Chel Bruin Cal Rossi Rossi UCLA

Marion Loses to Maquoketa 7 to 0 on home field

Maquoketa Cardinals win 7-0 after a late first half 40-yard pass. Ralston recoveries ignite scoring drive, McDonald connects with Evers for the TD and Cook adds the extra point. Marion defense stiffens in final periods while McCalley boots punts. Jim Cook shines for Maquoketa. Dick McCalley, Marion, stands out defensively.

Larry Tanner Maquoketa Cardinals Marion Indians Ralston Marion McDonald Maquoketa Evers Cook Cardinals Indians McCalley Jim Cook Dick McCalley Pos Horner Hafner Bunting Scott LG Hutchins L.carsner

West Union Bombers blank Fayette in homecoming win

West Union Bombers defeated Fayette 13 to 0 in a homecoming game. Clarence Cannon caught a pass for the first touchdown and Keith Reichert added a second score and extra point. All scoring came in the second half. Bob Stendel and Dawn Dummermuth were named Homecoming king and queen.

West Union West Union Bombers Fayette Clarence Cannon Keith Reichert Bob Stendel Dawn Dummermuth

Iowa Wesleyan Defeats Parsons Eleven 21-0 on Homecoming Night

In Mount Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan swept Parsons 21 to 0 in an Iowa conference football game Friday night. The Tigers scored twice in the second period once in the third quarter and added a safety in the final period to seal the win before homecoming fans.

Mount Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Iowa Tigers

Last Year's Wins Haunt Irving Cage Card

Irving high school basketball could not fill its 1945-46 schedule due to repeated high scoring. Coach Julius Podshadley says small enrollment of 12 left no substitutes, with his team averaging over 60 points per game and sometimes surpassing 100, upsetting several opponents last season.

Irving, Ill Irving High School Julius Podshadley

Various College Football Scores From Associated Press

A compiled slate of football results includes St. Mary's Pre-Flight 1 percent over UCLA 6, Temple 28, West Virginia 12. Miami of Florida 7, Florida 6, Denver 19, Drake 19, St. Louis 2, Missouri Mines 0, North Texas Aggies 19, John W Tarteton 0, Wilberforce 32, Kentucky State 7, Chattanooga 47, Howard 7, Murray 13, Tennessee Tech 7, Peru Teachers 68, Midland 7, Fourth Army 21, Camp Mood 6, Muskingum 25, Heidelberg 12, West Chester Techrs 1, Delaware 6, John Wesleyan 21, Parsons 9, Colorado State 69, East New Mexico 6, Nebraska Wesleyan 21, Morningside 0, Kearney Teachers 21, Chadron Teachers, Wichita 33, Fort Riley Ramblers, Albany NLF 20, Stockton Army Commandos 20, plus high school scores including Dowling 24 over Perry 6 and Ames 40 over Grinnell 6. many Iowa towns show varied results across the slate with dozens of small-college and high school games reported.

Associated Press St. Mary's U.c.la.a Temple West Virginia Miami Florida Denver Drake St. Louis Missouri Mines North Texas Aggies John W Tarteton Wilberforce Kentucky State Chattanooga Howard Murray Tennessee Tech Peru Midland Fourth Army Camp Mood

U High Wallops Mt Vernon 28-7 in rout

Mt Vernon could not stop undefeated U High of Iowa City as Green scored twice and Nusser added a six point run. Helm threw to Nasser for another U High TD while Helm kicked all four extra points. Mt Vernon scored late on a Van Metre 15 yard run.

MT Vernon Mt. Vernon U. High Iowa City Green Steve Nusser U High Helm Nasser van Metre

Oelwein Triumphs 20-7 Over Decorah Homecoming Night

Oelwein defeated Decorah 20-7 in a Northeast Iowa conference game on Friday. Early in the first quarter Bob Francis caught a 30 yard pass, with John Blech adding the extra point. Francis later returned a 60 yard interception for a TD as Blech again converted. Decorah scored in the second quarter on line plunges with Bob Jewell and Dave Hexom adding the extra point. Oelwein sealed the win in the fourth quarter when Norman Elmer returned a Decorah punt 70 yards for a third score. Halftime crowned Wanda Anderson Homecoming queen.

Gazette Decorah Oelwein Bob Jewell Dave Hexom Norman Elmer Wanda Anderson Clinton River Kings Roosevelt Roughriders Dean Burridge Don Martin George Schamberger Roosevelt Burridge Dick Price Harold Lutz Lutz Kings Gerald Stamp Stamp Therol Peterson Killean Roughrider Cedar Rapids Lads Pigskin Schamberger Ray Yeakle Lee Bailey Art van Cleve Roosevelt Clinton Benson Utz Dvorak Brondykerew Parker Edmunds Isseseae Stoil Price Bailey Burridee Barnes R. Stamp Pinetti PBR Ana Voegel Ogo Yeokle Petersen van Cleve Yenkle Maller Haii Askill Sturm Thomas Sluba Skoht Ward Boesel Sheller Kramer Fitch Watts Neff Schneider Bartz Higgins Bartels Holstein, Kinne Deters Schroeder Snyder Coe Mercer Sima,son Herschberger Iowa State Teachers

Columbus Junction Defeats Iowa City High B Squad 54 to 0

Columbus Junction high school dominated Iowa City high B on Friday night winning 54 to 0. Kistler and Rutt starred scoring near at will as Church contributed strong play for the hosts. The lopsided victory showcased Columbus Junctions offensive rhythm and defensive discipline.

Columbus Junction Church Kistler Rutt Columbus Junction High School Iowa City High

Executrix and Administrators Named in Linn County Notices

A compilation of Iowa notices from Linn County dated October 1945 appointing Leone Bauman as Executrix of Barbara Prusch’s estate and Lillian Svoboda and Florence Willits as Executrices of Frank Kubec’s estate, plus Marjorie Morek’s estate administrator. Indebted parties urged to pay and claimants to file claims with Linn County Clerk.

State of Iowa Linn County Frank Kubec Lillian Svoboda Florence Willits A. W. Bass

Clinton River Kings defeat Roosevelt Roughriders 26 to 7

Clinton’s River Kings routed the Roosevelt Roughriders 26 7 before 5000 fans. Dean Burridge scored twice and added an extra point to spark the win while Don Martin and George Schamberger led Roosevelt’s attack with passing and running.

Polar Pack Inc Incorporation Notice in Iowa State records

A corporation named Polar Pack Inc is incorporated under Iowa law with principal business in Cedar Rapids Linn County. Authorized capital stock is 1000 shares nonpar, with perpetual existence from September 28 1945. Directors and officers named include EB Garner Walter Rank M Tanner and George Rank.

Tolar Pack, Inc Iowa Linn County Polar Pack, Inc Cedar Rapids Secretary of State Board of Directors Starkholders and Directors Dirsctors Connoration Garner Dirverton Cedar Reepics Towa Walter C. Rank Tanner Ceder Rapids George T. Rank Conny Rapids Towe AR Pack. Inc Inmer M S. Laurer

Drake, Denver Battle to 19-19 Tie in Dramatic Showdown

DES MOINES AP Drake Bulldogs overcome a 13 0 first quarter deficit to seize a 19 13 lead but fall short as Denver ties 19 19. John Karamagios fires a 56 yard run to open scoring and Perry Harris scores twice in early second half to spark Drake before Denver answers to end all square.

DES Moines Drake Bulldogs Denver University Vee Green John Karamigios Perry Harris Denver

Elkader Gridders Take Homecoming From Postville 26 to 0

In front of about 2000 fans Elkader defeated Postville 26 to 0 on Homecoming day. Jack Dittmer scored twice and added extra points in the first quarter and second quarter. Roger Kriebs also added a score before halftime as Elkader led 20 to 0 at the break. The second half was scoreless as Postville defense held and penalties aided Elkader’s threats.

Postville Elkader Gridders Jack Dittmer Roger Kriebs Dittmer Elkader

Entertaining Guest Wife farce at Paramount with Colbert

Claudette Colbert anchors a breezy domestic farce in which her husband Chris and Joe Parker schedule a weekend apart, sparking a chain of kibble misadventures. Don Ameche and Richard Foran deliver winsome, husband-like performances as chaos unfolds in New York and beyond.

Claudette Colbert Don Ameche Richard Foran Paramount Theater Chris Mary Joe Far East Parker New York Miss Colbert Ameche Brooklyn Ferne Gater

Weekend Movie Listings At Local Theaters

Saturday schedule notes Paramount Theatre shows with 1 30 10 50 times and short subjects. Iowa presents Rhapsody in Blue with 1 3 50 6 40 9 30 showings plus shorts. State runs The House on 92nd Street and Swing Out Sister with late screenings. Palace lists Keep Your Powder Dry with prices and The Betrayal from the East. Rialto offers They Made Me a Criminal and Oh Susanna with multiple daily times. Times shows Tonight and Every Night and Babes on Swing Street with prices. Marion displays The Great Mike and My Favorite Blonde with several daily showings.

Iowa 92Nd Street Rialto Marion Mike

Administratrix with Will Annexed in Ruth Quirk Estate

Notice shows Ruth Quirk of Linn County Iowa deceased with Ruth B Barker named as Administratrix with will annexed on October 5 1945. Creditors urged to present authenticated claims to Linn County District Court Clerk and settle debts. Executor notice follows for Nellie Whitesnack estate with Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa named as Executor and Crissman Bleakley as attorneys.

Iown Linn County Ruth Quirk Linn County Iowa Thase Ruth B Barker Carl Hendrickson State of Iowa Linn Nellie Whitesnack Iate Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Crissman and Bleakley

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McKinsey BROOK Buocks Jim Phillips Bears Traer Homecoming Fayette Eleven Wichita Fort Riley Kan Ramblers Albany NLF Stockton Calif Army Commandos Dowling Perry Pella Valley Ames Grinnell Hipone Jefferson Peng Bluffs Iowa Deaf Woodne Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Omaha Benson Roosevelty Estherville Spirit Lake Greenfield Amantic U Amantic U. Town City (U. Wish) 28: Mt Vernon 7 Town City Hb; Merehantown Missouri Valley Red Oak Newton Oskaloosa Rock Island U. High Wallops Llone Bauman Barbara Prusch Jate Flows Leone Bauman Milo Hanzlik Neer Marjorie Mac Morek Cleny What Morek Dministrator Milo O Hanzliky Aatorney H.edarnell Carmona, Los Angeles, Calif Taate Avltty Ri Cameron Panengs Irene Dunne Charles Boyer Robert Henry Stuart Erwin Bob Hope Adano WANT Claudette Don Colbert Sam Woods LM News Bob Welty Welty Ai Lehamtse Featuring Don Brown Kerwin Somerville Bud Kimker A&a Guy & His Drums Grand Cafer 1St Ave 3Rd St. NE George Gershwin Robert Alda Geo Gershwin Joan Leslie Alexis Smiths Charles Coburn Jolson Oscar Levant Paul Whiteman George Whitechazel Scott Anne Brown Germany America Paramount Rita Hayworth Peggy Ryan Ann Blytis Babs Swing Street van Johnsou Jonson Lionel Barrymore Gloria DE Haven Isses Merbert Ture Gerd Don Defore Hollywood Coliseum Sponsored By Cedar Rapids Lions Club
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