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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1940

Page

3

All-Americans Clash As Penn Tackles Michigan

Bowling details report multiple leagues with high scores. Mike Svec led Reliable Transit with 181 257 208 646 and two wins. Willie Hoppe stood out for Lincoln Alleys with 254 in final game and Joe Novotny 611 for Hubbard Ice. Briggs anchored Clam Shells at Link-Belt Speeder with 176 227 187 590.

Mile Svec Reliable Transit Drew Locksmiths Joe Novotny Willie Hoppe Lincoln Alleys Hubbard Ice Hoppe McNeil French Paint Co Briggs Clam Shells Simitz Red Crown Goodfellowship Red Peppers Gazette News and Composing Rooms Hromek Frankkers Cnies Hich Botham Wim Lucky Five Hirh Schuknecht Hich the Gazette High Kline Viz SRE Lincoln Alloys Hubbard Ice and Fuel Hich Novotny Curry’s Pabst McRalth Hish Hammar Drew Locksmith Svec Vrl RED Crow Goodfellows Standard Tire Co Calere Iar Wathan’s Oliver Wiley Eevee E High Burke Gazette Ntws Hawkeyes Challengers Als Jan Hus Toof Jan Hus Stall Fich Mercer We Culver Motor Sae Yacers Clothing Fee Hieh Sorenson Eacles Ras TRI Grain Bell Beer Ane Rin Hieh Havilkavers Turner's TNS Heskal Hieh Eaton Eeaee Cubs Rees Alg Ros Hieh Brink

Cyclones Open Swimming Season With Water Circus

Ames reports Iowa State college swimming instructor Charles McCaffree Jr announced a water circus November 15 16 to inaugurate the season and preview tank talent as Town State defends the Big Six title. Porpoise fraternity marks its twentieth anniversary with the event in Ames.

Ames INS Porpoise Fraternity Charles McCaffree Iowa State College Town State

Gatzke Seeks Amateur Boxers For Police Gym Training

Gatzke urged amateur boxers to report to the police station gym with Coach Lawrence Gatzke on weekday evenings at seven and register with the group. He said those who start work need not appear on the November 1 coliseum card for the Cedar Rapids versus Oskaloosa meet. Eight boxers will face Oskaloosa. others will be paired with local opponents. Coach Martin Haney at Community House also organizing a preliminary group.

Lawrence Gatzke Gatzke Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa Martin Haney

Veteran Tackle To Lead Kohawks For Rest Of Year

Rob Dunlop, Orange City senior, was elected Tuesday night by teammates to captain the Coe Kohawks for the remainder of the football season. Dunlop plays right tackle, succeeding Eldon Levis whose right ankle injury will end his season. Coach Moray Eby called a varsity-freshman scrimmage the best of the year, with the varsity hands scoring during a 45 minute session.

Rob Dunlop Orange City Dunlop Eldon Levis Coc-Cornell Moray IL Eby Kohawks Varsiv Hands Coe

Football Hard To Kill Even At Chicago U

Eleven man football survives at the University of Chicago after Big Ten withdrawal. The 1940 Maroons near a top percentage record, led by a 30-man squad of regulars and freshmen, trained with university aid and scrimmaged local schools at Staggfield.

Chicago University of Chicago Robert M. Hutchins Staggfield University Red Devils Gophers Bears

Friday Night Gridiron Echoes Wilson and Franklin Clash Again

A Cedar Rapids reminiscence recalls the 1938 21 to 12 Wilson win over Franklin that decided city and conference titles. Current Wilson and Franklin vie for top status as they face Roosevelt and McKinley with key players named, including Farmer Wessale Konigsmark and Mohrbacher.

Wilson-Franklin Hilpark Cedar Rapids Wilson Tom Farmer Franklin al Eddy Donnybrook Davenport Roosevelt McKinley

Notre Dame Star Guard Rejected by Three Eastern Schools

South Bend reports Notre Dame 160 pound guard John Gubanich sought by Eastern programs but was turned away by three schools. He remains at Notre Dame and plans to pursue basketball opportunities locally.

South Bend Ind NEA John Gubanich Notre Dame

Cyclones Plan Air Raids On Oklahoma

Iowa State coaches emphasize aerial power and ground speed as key strengths for the Oklahoma State game while preparing to counter a steady Oklahoma running attack led by Jack Jacobs. Royal Lohry and Larry Owens showed solid passing in drills, with Paul Darling and LeVerne McGraw excelling as receivers.

Ames Iowa State Oklahoma Cyclones Jack Jacobs Jim Yeager Town University of Missouri Yeager Royal Lohry Sioux City Missour Larry Owens Paul Darling Featherville LeVerne McGraw

Mississippi Valley Leaders Open Nonconference Play Friday

Davenport and Waterloo East, the only undefeated Mississippi Valley teams, face外 outside rivals this week with Davenport hosting Central of St Louis and Waterloo East at Mason City. Recent results list Davenport 3 Dubuque 12 and others including Franklin 2 Roosevelt 0 and Centerville 13 Towa City 6.

Davenport Waterloo East Blue Devils Central St Louis Mason City Dubuque Watering West McKinies Franklin Roosevelt Manchester Wilson Centerville Towa City Freeport Clinton

Galiher Still Has Some Iowa Minnesota Tickets

In Towa City Iowa Minnesota football game at Minneapolis on Saturday 8 800 tickets had been sold by Stown an tickets remained available Wednesday said Charles Galiher athletic business manager A crowd of 60 000 was expected for the game

Harmon Reagan Pennsylvania Michigan Ann Arbor Maryland Yale Princeton California Michigan State Harvard Illinois Penn Wolverine Ralph Fritz al Wistert Ray Frick Tirving Mendelson Frick Quakers Mendelson Towa City Minnesota Minneapolis Stowans Charles Galiher Iowa

Red Cross Prepares Yarn and Garments for War Refugees

The Linn county Red Cross chapter at 304 Third Street SE opens its sewing room to supply materials to groups and individuals for refugee garments for England. Mrs Wells Creck reports 157 woolen shirts cut out with more to come, and broad participation from P F O groups, churches, Navy Mothers, and auxiliaries. Mrs Peck notes broad volunteer response and offers for veterans hospital garments as an option, with caution to state preferences when requesting yarn.

Red Cross Third Street Linn County England Wells Creck Peck King ¢ Daughters Navy

Green Charges Anti American Bloc Controls News Guild

Chicago AP William Green AFL president told delegates from 20 AFL newspaper locals that the American Newspaper Guild is controlled by anti American forces. He claimed the guild aims to substitute a soviet style government for democracy.

Green News Guild Chicago William Green AFL CID American Newspaper Guild American Federation of Labor American Newspaper Guild

George B Cortelyou Dies Former Treasury Secretary

NEW YORK AP George B Cortelyou longtime financier and former secretary of the treasury died Wednesday at age 78. He headed the Consolidated Gas Company of New York and served as secretary to McKinley and Roosevelt before his 1907 appointment to lead the treasury. He was active in Republican politics and national chairman from 1904 to 1907.

NEW York George B Cortelyou the Treasury Consoliated Gas Company of Cortelyou McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Treasury Department

Indians In Shape For Game Friday

Indians in good shape for Manchester game Friday after a scrimmage at Vinton. Coach Fidon Coffman noted improved second-half effort and praised guards Gene Jacobe Frank Whitte more, end Rob Lary, and halfback Bob Marsh for commendable play despite injuries.

Fidon Coffman Marion Coffman Indians Vinton Fudal Gene Jacobe Frank Whittemore Rob Lary Bob Marsh Manion Paseballs Manchester

Tama Counts Rifle Club First Shoulder to Shoulder Match

Toledo report: Tama Counts Rifle Club lost its first shoulder to shoulder match to Marshalltown 776 to 737 on Monday night at the club.

Toledo Tama Counts Iast Marshalltown

City Extends Weed and Snow Assessments Deadline

Due to higher workload in the city clerks office the deadline for weed and snow assessments is moved from October 24 to November 4. City Transfer Walter E Miller said the extension allows the clerks to certify and attest each assessment. Payments will be accepted daily at the treasurer office on city hall fifth floor.

Walter E. Miller Miller City Hall

Man Accused Neighbor Of Pet Crimes In San Francisco

Anna Steinbach 87 filed in superior court against neighbor Ben Werner after a hospital stay. She alleged he killed dogs and rabbits, sold chickens goats and canaries, destroyed barn lumber, sold a horse, and looted a buried iron box with $630 found on her ranch. Werner is held for trial.

San Francisco Anna Steinbach Superar Court Ben Werner Theresa Meikle Werner Pete Meikle

Union Non-Union Clash Leaves One Dead in Suburban St Louis

In suburban St Louis a violent clash between union and non union workers left one man dead and several others injured. AFI building trades unionists entered the subdivision on the second day of a project drive to organize workers and were met by hostile non union men.

ST Louis T. E Unonn St. Leas AFI Building Trades

Gimp Snyder Freed In Ruth Etting Case

Hollywood report states Martin Moe the Gimp Snyder was freed on all charges related to the Ruth Etting case after a retrial and dismissal when the prosecutor said key witnesses were unavailable Alderman and Etting were reportedly in the east.

Gimp” Snyder Ruth Etting Hollywood Calif Ulp Martin Moe Snyder Sears Paneist Snider Miss Etting East

Treasury Decides 100 Million Note Issue For Housing Authority

The Treasury will offer a 100 million short term note issue for the U S Housing Authority. Terms to be announced at issuance by Secretary of the Treasury. Funds are to repay advances used for construction and ongoing programs. The action supports housing development projects and related financing.

Washington Treasury Treas S Woo Centhau Tadit

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