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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1942

Page

5

Kohawks face Grinnell in Homecoming clash at Coe field

Grinnell travels to meet Coe in a homecoming Midwest Conference game Saturday at 2 p.m. Vic Lowman returns at quarterback for Coe as Grinnell aims for a second straight win after defeating Cornell. Key Kohawk players include Gregor out with injury and captain Chuck Joss sharing leadership.

Grinnell Nooach Moray Eby Kohawk Coe Crimson Pioneers Kohawks Cornell Lawrence Vikings Vic Lowman Lowman Eby Wilbur ‘Gregor Cedar Rapids Gregor

Tournament of Roses pursues Rose Bowl in Pasadena

The Tournament of Roses association mailed an application to Lieut. Gen. John L. DeWitt to hold the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl in Pasadena. James K. Ingham, president of the association, said the package included air photos maps and other war department materials. The last New Year’s Rose Bowl

Pasadena Calif

Oregon State Duke Game Moves to Durham After Pasadena Permit Denied

The game between Oregon State College and Duke University was moved to Durham, N C after army permission to hold it in Pasadena was refused.

Oregon State College Duke University Durham Army Pasadena

Dodgers star Lew Riggs enters U S Army Air Corps

Graham North Carolina selective service board announced on Tuesday that Lew Riggs 32 year old third baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers has enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps.

Graham N. C INS Lew Riggs Brooklyn Dodgers United States Army Air Corps Selective Service Board

Alvin Bell Longtime Referee for Texas Oklahoma Rivalry

Alvin Bell has officiated the Texas Oklahoma football game for the past decade, bringing consistent officiating to one of college football’s fiercest rivalries. He has earned respect from players coaches and fans for steady calls and deep game knowledge.

Austin Alvin Bell Texas Oklahoma

East's Top Trio Of Elevens Face Tougher Battles

Boston College Army and Syracuse carry perfect records but face tougher tests this week. Army meets Penn at Franklin Field while Penn State, Syracuse, and Penn battle stronger foes, with Ivy title implications and several key clashes shaping the race.

East Oscar Fraley NEW York Boston College Army Syracuse B. C. Eagles West Pointers Orange Lafayette Cornell Columbia Harvard Pennsylvania Quakers Princeton Penn Notre Dame VPI Navy Mike Holovak Mickey Connolly Don Currivan West Virginia Clemson North Carolina Wake Forest Georgetown Dangerous Temple Fordham Rams Boston U Holy Cross Clarkson Western Reserve Penn State Colgate Rutgers Pitt Brown Georgia Tennessee Detroit Williams Tigers Penn Army Philadelphia Franklin Field

Yankee Second Baseman Gordon Struggles in Slump in Oregon

Bend Oregon来源AP报道Joe Gordon longtime Yankee second baseman remains in a batting slump after World Series .095. He spent two weeks deer hunting in Oregon woods and shot .000 in his hunt showing continued struggles.

Bend Ore Joe Gordon Yankee Oregon Woods

Army Navy Game Tickets Challenge at Annapolis

The Army Navy game at Annapolis faces ticket chaos as 22 000 seats meet a town population of 13 000 to 17 000. President asks that only residents attend and officials consider tearing up unused tickets to prevent non residents from attending. Navy coach John E Whelchel admits frustration over recent defeats while Rip Miller’s defense shows potential despite pass coverage lapses.

New York Annapolis Navy Field Baltimore Washington Navy Army John E. Whelchel E. E Rip) Miller Georgia Tech Hank Mazur Tech Mazur Whelcher

Most Valuable Players and Pitching Stars Highlight 1942

The piece surveys 1942 Three Eye league stats with Cedar Rapids producing top bats and home runs as Pat Seerey Phil Seghi Blas Monac o and Verne Freiburger lead the pack. It notes managers favor pitchers for most valuable honors and profiles Ollie Marquardt’s key hurlers while praising Stephens nine straight wins. It closes with high school football previews at Hill Park Franklin vs Iowa City and Wilson vs McKinley.

Raiders Phil Seghi Cedar Rapids Seghi Phil Bryan Stephens Ball Club R.B.I. Colum Bucky Detweiler Evansville Pat Seerey Blas Monaco Verne Freiburger Joe Frazier Cliff Mapes Louie Kahn Springfield Ollie Marquardt Roger Wolff Olie Arntzen Chief Reynolds Paul Calvert Ollie Babe Kleiman Stephens Bobo Palica Marquardt Bobo Palica Hill Park Franklin Iowa City Leo Novak Washington High School Wilson McKinley West Side Wilson-McKinley Minnesota Michigan

Loyola coach Leonard Sachs dies at 44

Leonard D. Sachs, a Loyola University basketball coach for 20 years, died of heart disease at age 44 while performing duties as a physical education instructor in Chicago. He led Loyola teams to 221 wins and 118 losses. He is survived by his wife Vera and daughter Anita.

Chicago Leonard D. Sachs Loyola University Sachs Loyola Vera Anita

Iowa Hawks Slow Purdue Plays in Steady Practice

Iowa City Hawks faced Purdue’s deceptive plays in a fast, spirited session. Freshman units, bolstered by Frank Carideo and Bill Hofer, studied Boilermaker schemes as Dr. Eddie Anderson plans defense ahead of upcoming drills.

Iowa City Iowa Hawks Purdue Frank Carideo Bill Hofer Carideo John Andretich Boilermakers Northwestern Anderson Bob Liddy Liddy Indiana Monticello

Purdue Adjusts Lineup With Burnham Shifts

Purdue coach Elmer Burnham tests new lineup in practice as the Boilermakers prepare for Iowa visit. Gene Matrewitz is the chief substitute moving to left guard for injured Dick Barwegen, out at least 10 days.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Elmer Burnham Boilermakers Hawkeyes Iowa City Gene Matrewitz Jack of All Trades Dick Barwegen

St. Marys to Return for Annual Game With Fordham

Gotham fans anticipate another fun matchup as St. Marys returns to town for Saturday's game with Fordham. Presto Podesto from Modesto will rejoin the Gaels and Gonzales Morales from Nogales will also join the visiting squad.

NEW York Gotham St. Mary’s Presto Podesto Modesto Fordham Gaels Gonzales Morales Nogales

Buckeye Badger Clash Sets Leaders for Big Ten Title Race

Ohio State and Wisconsin head a crowded Big Ten battle with top rankings in offense and defense. Gene Fekete leads OSU in rushing while Pg Harder tops Wisconsin. Buckeyes average 326 rushing yards per game against Wisconsin's 245, as teams post strong totals across the conference.

Ohio State Big Ten Wisconsin Badgers Buckeyes Nhicago Badger Gene Fekete Pg Harder Buckeye Indiana Northwestern Tinois Minnesota Iowa Michigan Purdue

Harridge Denies Plan to Combine MLB Leagues

Chicago official Will Harridge rejects a report that eastern and western clubs would form separate circuits to cut railroad travel. He says no change to regular schedules or league makeup is planned and wartime factors may alter future plans. Commissioner Landis sets the next major meetings to draft minor leaguers for 1943.

Chicago INL Will Harridge East Harridge Kenesaw M. Landis

Await Griffiths Dropkick Decision

Herbert Fritz Crisler the Michigan coach says he awaits Major John Griffiths Big Ten report on the Minnesota dropkick that gave the Gophers a 16 14 win over Michigan and expects a timely decision after Griffith has all the facts.

Griffith Ann Arbor Mich Mns Herbert Fritz Crisler University of Michigan John Griffith Big Ten Minnesota Gophers Wolverines

Boxing Results From Cities Include Narrow Decisions

From Hartford and Pittsburgh to White Plains and Brooklyn, bouts produced outpoints and wins. Willie Pee outpointed George Zengaras in Hartford. Ezeare Charles beat Joey Maxim in Pittsburgh. Billy Pints topped J Terranova in White Plains. Morris Parker defeated Frankie Rubine in Brooklyn.

Associated Preas Hartford Conn Willie Pee George Zengaras New York Pittsburgh Ezeare Charles Cincinnati Joey Maxim Cleveland White Plains N. Y J Pail Terranova OKLYN Morris Parker New Wyork N.J Frankie Rubine

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