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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1942
Page
12
In Owa City special report, Anderson leads the Hawks through a heavy scrimmage to test defense combinations and identify a stable unit before upcoming season play. The workout emphasizes physicality and coordination, with coaches evaluating multiple lineups for balance and speed.
Indiana’s quarterback Lou Saban got help as two injured blocking backs, George Galbraith and Russell Harrell, rejoined the squad. The Hoosiers practiced defense against the Iowa attack Tuesday.
Boston AP Joe Cronin, manager of the Boston Red Sox, said he will manage an overseas Red Cross recreation club during 1943. He is the first major league manager to volunteer for war duty, returning to pilot his club here while serving temporarily abroad. The Red Cross did not say where he will be sent, but he will likely visit the wounded and promote sports functions in overseas cantons.
Billiard champion Willie Hoppe tours military installations giving exhibition displays at army and navy posts.
Bob Ewing, freshman fullback on the Drake team, moved to the position as Vee Green directed drills ahead of the homecoming game with Creighton. He previously had an 84 yard run against Iowa State.
Creighton University football players look forward to meeting former teammates as Tony Porto and Angelo Illotti return to Des Moines for Saturdays game against Drake.
Cliff Morrison leads the Mississippi river swim at the YMCA by paddling 20 yards 300 times. He has 8 520 yards credited with Don Alker second at 2 620 yards. The contest totals show 22 160 yards swum on Monday and 47 140 on Tuesday. The event runs until October 31.
Coach Henry Frnka chose Jones over six guard candidates saying he is very fast with tremendous leg power. Jones, missing a right arm due to childhood blood poisoning, faced early doubt but earned a football berth at Tulsa after a scout noticed him in San Angelo junior college.
Van Horne closes its fall baseball season with an 18 to 0 victory over Urbana. Ray Steen house hits a lead off homer and Harold Thompson adds two more in five games. Don Nolan collects three hits to pace Van Horne as the team racks 15 hits and finishes with four wins in five starts.
Detroit Lions full back John Polanski enlists in the Marine Corps, bringing the count of National League players and executives in the armed forces to 208. Pirates, Giants, and other teams are noted among those serving.
New York AP report notes Ned Irish sees a trend as fall tournament entries at Madison Square Garden may be shaped by three service teams on one aircraft. The piece hints at growing movement of teams into the season, with commentator remarks on basketball dynamics and regional connections.
Discussion on 18 and 19 year olds in college sports as draft impact looms. Iowa Ohio State and Northwestern cited for talent, with Bill Willis and Larry Joe among standouts. line play and war-time restrictions shape upcoming season and freshman prospects across the Big Ten.
Roy Benjamin, longtime Orting barber, becomes Orting High School football coach after the prior coach left for war. The team scored its first touchdown in two years, though they lost 51 to 7 as Benjamin notes his players are green. He recalls captaining the Tomahawk High at Tomah, Wisconsin in 1915.
Iowa City reports 18 University freshmen join coach J. E. Enenay for the first practice session. Davis notes disappointment with turnout as varsity squads prepare for Big Ten competition.
Four former Purdue football players Italo Rossi Bob Johnson Basil Perry and Paul Anderson are members of the Great Lakes squad.
Cornell reshapes its backfield after Silliman's injury in the opening minutes. Waldorf had started the opener with Ripon and may miss action, while King shifts to quarterback with Bodine and Roberts in support. Haloupek could return to end as the team eyes Grinnell.
Gene Fekete of Ohio State and Otto Graham of Northwestern dominated offense in the Big Ten. Fekete led scorers with 33 points and rushed for 259 yards, while Graham topped passers with 24 completions in 45 attempts for 359 yards. The five leaders in each category follow.
Agua Caliente Mexico temporarily suspends horse racing for 30 days to allow improvements. General Walter C. Marty ordered the closure, marking the first halt in three years at the border track, which has run continuously since 1939.
Chicago AP reports on Monday quarterbacking turned by players as Illinois and Notre Dame, led by Eliot and McKeever, face a pivotal Saturday clash. Illinois unbeaten in four games and atop the standings, while Notre Dame under interim coach McKeever seeks to upend the rise of the Illini.
Bivins, a 21 year old light heavyweight, edged Pastor by a split decision before 10,576 at Cleveland arena in a bout that drew $35,908 in gate. Pastor staggered to a knee twice but no knockdowns occurred. Bivins may meet the Lee Savold Mauriello winner at Madison Square Garden on Nov 27.
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