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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1940

Page

2

Amateurs of Oskaloosa Prepare Nov 1 Boxing Benefit

Local boxers resume activity with a Nov 1 benefit card at the Memoria museum Coliseum. The lineup features Oskaloosa amateurs facing Cedar Rapids and northeastern Iowa veterans led by Lawrence Gatynne, plus seven local scrappers. Proceeds fund ring equipment and gym programs.

ITH Memoria’ Museum Eassy Acka'onsa Athletic Club Cedar Rapds Iowa Oskaloosa Oskalansa CCC Des Moines Cedar Rapids Lawrence Gatyne Golden Gloves Alsn Alsa Norois Vance Basler Iowa City Boston Mass Basler University of Iowa Gatzke Oskalonsa Coliseum Police Station Gatzkes Francis Haney Washington

Richland Dominates Ke-Wash League Rallying For Title Hope

Richland edged Wellman 14 to 7 to stay atop the Ke-Wash standings as a strong running attack and accurate passing propelled Richland to its sixth win. Keota routed Brighton 39 to 7 in league opener, with Gammo up leading the backfield for sweeping gains.

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Northwestern Notre Dame football game sells out in Evanston

A sellout is announced as Dyche Stadium in Evanston is booked for the Northwestern versus Notre Dame game scheduled for November 23. The 15 48 000 capacity venue highlights strong interest in two unbeaten teams heading into the matchup.

Evanston, Ill Ins Notre Dame Dyche Evanston

Rough Riders face Clinton with three regulars injured

Roosevelt must cope as DeLane Shaheen Dick Marks and Bill Haddad join Fred Rissell as questionable for the Clinton game. Coach Wolfe focuses on pass defense with a light week, a Wednesday dummy scrimmage planned, while McKinley prepares for Cedar Falls and Waterloo West tightens up after a lopsided loss.

Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Franklin DeLane Shaheen Dick Marks Bill Haddad Clinton Shaheen Marks Haddad Fred Rissell Rough Riders McKinley Don Wolfe Golden Bears Mike Bisch Cedar Falls Wilbur Gregor Waterloo West Wahawks Leonard Paulu Gregor Wilson Orville Rust Bill Barnard

Green Still Tops Big Ten Scorers

CHICAGO AP Bill Green Iowa back remains the leading scorer in the Western Conference race despite a chest injury that sidelined him for more than half of Saturday's game. He totalled 23 points as Indiana, Iowa and other top teams contended for late-season standings.

Chicago Bill Green Iowa Indiana Tom Harmon Michigan Hawkeye Hoosiers

Minnesota Gophers Beat Ohio State and Roll Past Washington Nebraska

The Minnesota Gophers, once shrouded in mystery, toppled Ohio State and defeated Washington and Nebraska to reinforce their Big Ten pedigree. Star back Bruce Smith and a capable line led a bruising ground game while Bierman’s 218 pound line and 190 pound backfield attack echo past national title teams. Next up is Eddie Anderson’s Iowa with unfinished business after last year’s 13 to 9 Hawkeye upset.

Chicago Bernie Bierman Minnesota Gophers Ohio State Washington Nebraska Bierman Francis Schmidt Iowa Northwestern Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Schmidt Bruce Smith Smith George Franck Bob Sweiger Bill Daley Bob Paffrat Eddie Anderson Redhot Hawkeyes Anderson Alldog Turner Chicago Bears Hardin-Simmons College of Texas Pepper Martin St. Louis Houston Martin Mlinois Wolverines

Purple Faces Grinnell In Hard Midwestern Challenge

Cornell football eyes a tougher test against Grinnell described as a Midwest powerhouse. Coach Dick Barker warns of a sizeable challenge as the Purple tune details and hold light practices while the seconds clash with the freshmen. backs Dick Houden and Bill Dague stand out yet lack game experience.

Mount Vernon Cornell Dick Barker Cve Grinnell Dick Houden Bill Dague Dague Houden

Education At First Hand Theme Of Football Coach At St. Mary's In Texas

St. Mary’s coach John Clark Simms describes his team the Rattlers from San Antonio traveling by a $37 000 aluminum bus. The squad across 11 states studies between games and includes Curtis Sandig a standout back. The party features twins Harry and Harold Coleman with one guarding center who has false teeth. The team has four wins and one loss.

St. Mary’s Texas Glorge Kirkley New York Hig St. Mars San Antonio Tex Grand Forks Manchester N. H Long Island University Ebbetsfield John Clark Mase) Simms St. Mary's New York Football Writers Simms North Dakota Nhl St. Anselm's Long Island Mexico City Scranton Montreal Oklahoma City Harvard San Francisco Leo Drexler Baylor Centenary Washington State Simmons College Rattlers Curtis Sandig Notre Dame Coleman Twins Harry Harold Coleman 23Rd Infantry Randolph Field Deeeat Dick Locke Des Moines Iowa

Kinnick's Passing Threats Shape Iowa Blockers and Games

A Davenport Democrat sports editor recalls Nile Kinnick and Iowa football. Linemen explain how Kinnick's passing threat slowed opponents and opened gaps, altering blocking schemes. They note Wisconsin defeat without Kinnick and Indiana game adjustments, and affirm Iowa remains strong despite a bad showing.

All Sorts of Sports Shorts Contains Notable Names

A collage of sports notes mentions Pepper Martin and Joe Sewell setting striking feats with the Indians. Pepper Martin weighs options between leagues and teams while Michigan’s extra points note historical gaps. Ohio to Navy coaching insight and Ryba’s MVP awards across circuits are highlighted alongside Iowa and Proviso Township basketball runs.

Joe Sewell Cleveland Indians Swede Larson Navy Annapolis Pacific Coast Naval Academy Mike Ryba Steve Mizen Iowa Pittsburgh Pirates Max Carey

Coe Regulars Focus On Mistakes After Cornell Game

Coe College football players ran a light workout Monday and reviewed errors from the Cornell loss with Coach Moray Eby. Junior varsity and freshmen held a spirited scrimmage as upperclassmen posted two scores. The Kohawks visit Lawrence in Appleton on Saturday.

Coe Cornell Moray Eby Kohawks Lawrence Appleton Wis Bernie Heselton Vikings Monmouth Tess Levis

Rock Island Sends Two Special Trains To Minneapolis

Rock Island railroad will run two special trains Friday to Minneapolis for the Iowa football game against Minnesota Saturday. One train from Cedar Rapids leaves at 9 15 a m arriving 4 p m. it will not return as a special. The other from Iowa City leaves at noon passes Cedar Rapids about 1 30 p m arrives 8 p m then departs 1 a m Sunday returning to Cedar Rapids about 7 a m and Iowa City at 9 a m.

Nile Kinnick Iowa Kinnick Iowa City Indiana Hal Hursh Honsiers OWA Minnesota Hawkeyes Minneapolis Mississippi Billy Wiggins Ruth Gurney Violet Mulvenna Lawson Little Rock Island Railroad Iowaniversity Cedar Rapids

Postville Holds Top Spot in Loop Standings

In Upper Iowa conference action, Postville beat Waukon 18-0 to stay first, Fayette defeated Elkader 13-6, Sumner edged Monona 12-6, while Maynard and West Union tied 6-6. Standings show Postville 1, Elkader 2, West Union 2, Sumner 2, Maynard 3, Monona 4, Waukon 0.

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Illini Waxes Hot in Ice Free Practice

In Champaign the Illinois hockey squad practiced without ice using a heavy wax coating on the surface. The session aimed to keep players sharp despite the sudden rink shortage.

Illini Champaign Nea Illinois

Boxing Brings Heavyweight Shuffle Into Action

Promoter Mike Jacobs plans a winter build up to a Madison Square Garden show in January starring Billy Conn and Lee Savold with Joe Louis seeking challengers. Potential bouts include Conn vs Savold on Nov 29 and Red Burman vs Buddy Baer, with Nova likely returning in December. Jacobs aims to secure Louis a high paying outdoor fight next summer as the heavyweight scene heats up.

Sid Feder New York Joe Louis Mike Jacobs Uncle Mike Billy Conn Lee Savold Des Moines Madison Square Garden Mike Jacobs Lou Nova Red Burman Louis Buddy Conn Savold Billy Nova Garden Ray Carlin Max Baer Tony Galento Burman Buddy Baer Johnny Ray Red Max Waxman Champ

DuBuque Narrow Loss Highlights Valley Action

Davenport edged DuBuque 30 to 12 as Hoerner and Pape combined for 300 yards from scrimmage while DuBuque’s miscues allowed three Davenport touchdowns. Kenneth Harnack starred for Elkader with 315 receiving yards and four touchdowns through Monona Waukon and Maynard. Coe captain Tess Levis suffered a tibia injury prompting Cornell teammates to visit with candy.

Davenport-Dubuque Manchester Wilson Kenneth Harnack Harnack Monona Waukon Maynard Elkader Ornell Tess Levis Coe Gene Tornquist Gayle Howery Tess Leiis Cornell Levis Jlee-Iis

Smulekoff Girls Bowling Defeat Oelwein in Sunday Match

Smulekoff girls win against Oelwein with substitute Cleta Schaeffer topping at 512. Teams set for a rematch at home soon.

Smulekoff Oelwein Cleta Schaeffer

Hawkeyes Plan Aerial Attack Against Gophers

Iowa coach Dr Eddie Anderson signals a shift to a passing game to counter Minnesota in the 34th Iowa Minnesota showdown in Minneapolis. Hawkeyes lopsided in rushing, with 597 yards to opponents 257 through three games, four left halves competing in practice, and Bill Green leading scorers with three touchdowns plus Burdell Gilleard and Bill Stauss also contributing.

Fowa City Iowa Eddie Anderson Hawkeyes Minnesota Minneapolis Anderson Tommy Farmer Bill Stauss Bob Bender Jim Youel South Dakota Wisconsin Indiana Hawks Bill Parker Parker Town Youel Farmer Indiana Hoosiers

Lincoln Ladies Bowling League Leaders Rebound Strong

Georgia Frasinger topped the Lincoln Ladies league with 558 pins on Monday night. Eileen Neilly rolled a 206 single and a 534 series for second, ahead of Frances Buchan’s 523. Neilly, Frasinger, and Buchan posted solid games and totals.

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Cedar Rapids Bowling changes start time for Dies lecture

The Cedar Rapids Bowling association moved its meeting from 7 30 pm to 7 pm Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce to allow attendance at Martin Dies lecture at Memorial Coliseum. Frank Stanek notes the time shift for attendees.

Cedar Rapids Bowling Association Chamber of Commerce Frank Stanek Martin Memorial Coliseum

South English Triumph Over Barnes City in 13-9 Win

South English defeated Barnes City 13 to 9 with Mace Brown watching from the stands. A doubleheader was planned, but the Tama Indians failed to appear, leaving the field empty for the second game.

Spreial Gazette Mace Brown North Engelish Pittsburgh Pirates Barnes City Tama Indians

Notable Boxing Blows Across Cities in Scattered AP Snapshot

The AP brief lists multiple bouts with fighters and weights from Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Baltimore New York and Omaha. Names include Tammy Forte Lew Salica Carl Vinciquerra Wally Seara Red Burman Tony Meste Irving Elder with varying weights and outcomes across the shrill wire-service roundups.

Associated Press Philadelphia Tammy Forte Lew Salica Brooklyn Chicago Carl Vinciquerra Omaha Neb Wally Seara Baltimore Red Burman Tony Meste York Irving _ Elder Irving R New York Billy Washington

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