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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

2

Tama Dominates Marengo 33-0 in Cedar League Showdown

Tama high school crushed Marengo 33-0 in Cedar in a South Iowa Cedar league game. Quarterback Bill Kriegel threw two TD passes and ran in another, with Dick Long catching one and Ben Jones and Harry Link scoring on runs. Norman Waters opened the scoring from short range.

AMA Montezuma Tama High School Marengo Bill Kriegel Tama Norman Waters Kriegel Dick Long Kreigel Long Ben Jones Harry Link Shbavennes Ae Marengo Oe Tintichie Water Jones Link

Sigourney Edges Brooklyn in Last-Minute TD

Sigourney pushes Brooklyn high to a 7 0 victory with a last minute touchdown in a South Iowa Cedar league game Friday night.

Brooklyn Sigourney Brooklyn High

Montezuma Rolls Over Toledo 45-0 to Stay Unbeaten

Montezuma crushed Toledo 45-0 to remain undefeated atop the South Iowa Cedar League. Johnt Thurber led scoring with three passing touchdowns and one rushing TD, with Barnes, Van Cleve, and Lowe adding multiple scores and extra points.

Toledo Montezuma Johnt Thurber Ntezuma Barnes Lave Bob _ Van IEve Carl van Cleve Urder Extra Lowe

High Nips Wilton Jet in Slim Win

IOWA CITY University high trailed Wilton Junction 12-0 at halftime but roared back with a third quarter touchdown and a late two point conversion setup by a Djemann to Poldsnow pass. A Djemann to Schnoebelen clinched a 13-12 victory with Norton and Hildenberg contributing touchdowns.

the Gazette Iowa City University High Wilton Junction Bob Djemann Ronnie Poldsnow U-High Wilton Djemann Duke Schnoebelen Harold Novor Jerry Hildenberg Norton Aouchdown TMM U-Hish

Kalona-Brighton Dominates in Hawkeye League clincher

Kalona-Brighton routed Kalona 55 to 0 in the Hawkeye league finale on Friday night. The lopsided game underscored Kalona-Brighton’s strong offense and stifling defense as they sealed the win.

West Liberty routs Columbus Junction in East Iowa league game

West Liberty defeated Columbus Junction 31 14 in an East Iowa Hawkeye League clash. Bob Stephens scored twice on 2 and 15 yard runs, Marion Kierce added two rushing TDs and a pass, while Robert Carey scored two one yard TDs for Columbus Junction.

West Liberty West Libty High School Columbus Junction Stephens Pierce Jingerich Brotherton Carey Flatbison

Boston University Beats NYU 28-7 at Fenway Park

Boston University relies on sophomores to defeat New York University 28-7 before a crowd at Fenway Park. BU scored in the first and second quarters and added a fourth-quarter score while NYU managed a single second-period tally.

Boston INS Boston University New York University Fenway Park Oice Violet

Near Riot After Bicycle Accident at Kingsbridge Armory

In New York a near riot erupted at the Kingsbridge Armory when a rider appeared to be shoved by an opponent during a six day race. Police riot squad halted the melee after fans rushed the track, interrupting the race for about 10 minutes.

New York Kingsbridge Rmory Theans

Oelwein Remains Unbeaten in 32 15 Win at Independence

Oelwein upends Independence of the Wamac conference 32 to 15 to stay undefeated. Ed Voelker opened scoring with an 85 yard run and a 40 yard pass from Ed Running. Dusty Rice added an 80 yard kickoff return and a 35 yard pass to Jim Orcutt. Rice and Jack Willett kicked extra points as Independence scored a first quarter TD and a fourth quarter TD plus safety.

Gazette Independence Oelwein Bees Cesses Touch Ee Rice Orcutt Inlet

Indians Plan Reduction of Farm System

The Cleveland Indians announce cutting farm affiliates from 18 to 15 and seek a new triple A partner to replace Baltimore. Substitutions include Stroudsburg a North Atlantic D league and To la replacing Mattoon. Club officials say the drive aims at efficiency with no retrenchment.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Indians Meridian Miss Ardmore Okla Bloomingdale N. J Mattoon Illinois State Loop Baltimore Stroudsburg Tola Kan Tribe Rudie Schaffer St. Louis Browns Orioles Cleveland _i Bill Veeck al Rosen Kansas City New York Yankees Charley Wensloff Laddie Pace

Peggy Kirk Eliminated In Arkansas Tourney

Betty McKinnon the Arkansas state champion from Mt. Pleasant Texas beat Peggy Kirk Findlay Ohio after 21 holes in a quarterfinal at Hardscrabble Women Open. Babe Zaharias defending champion beat R E Winger 8 and 6 and Patty Berg defeated McCloud Shard 9 and 7 to reach semifinals.

Fort Smith Ark Betty McKinnon Arkansas Mt. Pleasant Texas Peggy Kirk Findlay Ohio Babe Zaharias R. E. Winger Fort Worth Patty Berg Savage Minn McCloud Shard

Comp ton College Defeats Long Beach City 34-0 at Wrigley Field

Comp ton College, tipped as West representative for the Little Rose Bowl, blanked Long Beach City College 34-0 at Wrigley Field Friday night. The unbeaten Cannons rolled to the victory behind a stifling defense and key scoring drives.

Los Angeles INS Compton College Long Beach City College Wrigley Field

Quotas Reached By More Employe Groups and Firms

Additional firm and employee groups were reported over the top at Community Chest headquarters Saturday as the auditing committee works nights to keep pace with incoming reports. B D Silliman expressed confidence the goal would be reported over the top at Monday's meeting if each worker completes solicitation and reports by morning. The over the top list includes Longhurst Motor, LeFebvre Corporation and employees, Marine and Army recruiting offices, Market Oil and Gas, McCoy Truck Lines, McConkie Variety Store, Merchants Package Delivery, Mills Service Station, Newell Construction, Nissen Trampoline Company and employees, Office of Housing Expediter, Pickwick Club, Quality Furnace and Sheet Metal, Rapids Chevrolet employees, Reo Truck Sales employees, St. Luke's hospital, Sealtight Corporation and employees, B F Silvertown Goodrich, Square F Supply, South Side Cities Service, Stemlar McKibben employees, Taylor and Taylor, Actuaries, Teamsters Union No 238, Terry Durin Company and employees, Tinker Shop, Tolheim Company and employees, Tucker Manufacturing, Twentieth Century, Uptown Village Cafe, V and L Lounge, V F W post 788, Vlach employees, Wheeler Phillips Service, White Eagle Coal, Woolworth Company employees.

Community Chest Chest B. D. Silliman Longhurst Motor Lefebvre Corporation Marine Market Oil and Gas McCoy Truck Lines McConkie Merchants Mills Newell Construction Company Nissen Trampoline Company Office of Pickwick Club Quality Furnace Rapids Chevrolet Reo St. Luke’s Hospital Sealtight Corporation B. F. Silvertown Goodrich Square F Supply Company South Side Cities Service Stemlar McKibben Taylor and Taylor Actuaries Teamsters Union No Terry Durin Company Tinker Shop the Tolheim Company Tucker Manufacturing Company Twentieth Century Uptown Village V and L Lounge V.F.W. Post Vlach Wheelers Phillips Service White Eagle Coal Company Woolworth Company

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix Crissman & Bleakley

State of Iowa Linn County notice that Mary E. wage's late Linn County estate appoints an administratrix. Creditors must file authenticated claims in Linn County District Court clerk's office by the specified date. Attorneys Crissman and Bleakley announce the appointment and publish the notice as required.

Iowa Linn Mary E. Wage Linn County

Lombardo to Debut New Saturday Night Program Tonight

Lombardo, celebrated for musical shows, will debut a new Saturday night series on Mutual and K KCRK at 8 30. Listeners will choose guest stars and songs for the programs for the first time in Lombardo history. Lanny Ross guest stars on Twenty Questions at 7 with Sylvan Levin's orchestra on KCRG KCRK.

Lombardo Lanny Ross Ross Sylvan Levin KCRG KCRK Edward Waring Kcrg-Kcrk Mr. Waring Richard Waring Long Island

Radio Schedule Fragment Promises Clear Reception on KCRK

An OCR fragment lists KCRK on FM 96.9 and Channel 345 with a schedule including Wings over Iowa at 6:00 and News at 6:15. It also mentions sports blocks, a Cedar site code, and various program names in a rough day’s lineup.

KCRK Wings Iowa I Sports First MBS

Ben Lyon Returns to England as Fox Talent Chief

Hollywood reports Ben Lyon will direct talent and casting for Twentieth Century Fox in London, reassigned from his Hollywood post and serving as assistant to Gen. Lyman Munson. The move follows Zanuck’s plan to expand production abroad, with Bebe Daniels joining later and Lyon noting wartime ties with Munson. Gene Bearden neighborly in rumor, while Coburn stars in Lyon’s future project.

Hollywood INS London Ben Lyon England Twentieth Century- Fox Twentieth Studios Lyman Munson Ben Munson Bebe Daniels Darryl Zanuck Bebe Gene Bearden Cleveland Indians Stratton Story Baby Charles Coburn

Paramount That Lady in Ermine and other theater showings

The Gazette lists today’s announced theater times across venues. Paramount presents That Lady in Ermine with matinees and late shows. other houses include Iowa State Palace Strand and more showing a variety of films and matinees throughout the day.

Hollywood Gossip Roundup From Memphis Preview

In Memphis a preview scene featured Clifton Webb preparing to star in Mr. Belvedere Goes to College with Shirley Temple and Tom Drake. Reports say Sitting Pretty is a top money maker. Walter Lang earned a new Zanuck contract. Kathryn Grayson and Johnny Johnston face a real town quarrel rumor and a Ciro's outing. Eleanor Parker cannot travel to London for Hasty Heart due to health, will stay local for a picture. Ronald Reagan plans to leave November 7 for his role, with casting changes anticipated. Jennifer Jones portrait mentioned.

Clifton Maybelle Webb Mr. Belvedere Shirley Temple Tom Drake Walter Lang Darryl Zanuck Eleanor Parker Warner Brothers London England Ronald Reagan Richard Basehart Eleanor

Portrait of Jenny by Brackman Hangs in Metropolitan Galleries

The piece by Robert Brackman titled Portrait of Jenny is on display in the Metropolitan galleries. The work is noted for its distinctive style and presents Jenny as a central figure in Brackman’s portrait tradition.

Robert Brackman Metropolitan Galleries Jenny

Nominee Appointed for Lumir Severa Estate in Linn County

The Iowa District Court of Linn County appoints PARC Bacon Severa as executor for the estate of Lumir Severa, deceased. Creditors must present their claims duly authenticated in the Linn County Clerk's office. Attorneys Spangler and Hines represent the estate.

Iowa Lumir Severa Linn County Linn Countz District Court Parc Bacon Severa, Sargent Spangler & Hines

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