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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1944

Page

4

West Branch Beats U High In Conference Clash

West Branch defeats University High 33 to 19 to end a three year U High winning streak in an Eastern Iowa title game. Wayne and Warren Rummells fueled the Bears with multiple runs and two pass plays, while Ken Lathrop added key scores and Carran converted on extra points.

Iowa City West Branch University High Iowa Kings Bluehawks Rummells Twins Wayne and Warren Ken Lathrop Bears Wayne Rummells Lathrop Carran Harper Rummells Wayne Pedersen Bluehawk Wayne U. High Wayne R Shang Starling West Branch University High Reimbrecht Kennedy Stoner Follett Vincent Donovan Larson Spear Hollimesworth Miller Gerrits “Peel Carlstrom Pedersen McDonald Morris Lathrop Willams Wayne Rummells Harper Carr

Maynard Blue Devils Beat Tripoli 19 to 6 in Slim Victory

Maynard closes a strong season with a 19 to 6 win over Tripoli as Hennegar sneaks in for a score and Buenneke catches a Hoth pass for a second TD. Hoth leads a final drive to the Tripoli 13 and scores. Gooden Baur stars for Tripoli.

Maynard Maynard Blue Devils Tripoli Hennegar Buenneke Hoth Speer Gebert Gooden Baur

Independence Triumphs Over Anamosa High 14 to 2

Independence high school football defeated Anamosa High 14 to 2 as Neville scored a safety for Anamosa. The halftime score was 7 to 2. Furnam scored Independence first period touchdown, Benty added the other, and Maynard kicked both extra points.

Anamosa Neville Anamosa Raiders Independence Furnam Benty Maynard Drop

Mt Vernon Edges Monticello 7 6 In Smoked Streak

Mt Vernon Maroons upset Monticello 7 to 6 as Caraway and Koch fueled the attack after a tight first half. Rickels sped for Monticello’s score. Mt Vernon’s defense held late with Caraway’s TD run and the extra point. Koch, Hartley, and Naylor contributed on offense while junior guard Koch was sidelined with a broken finger early.

MT. Vernon Maroons Monticello Dean Caraway Koch Fischer Woolf Caraway Rickels Monties Kochmen Jim Koch Montie Maroon Junior Koch Vernon Walker LE Ees Bohiken Winsor Bob Messerll Koch Hanken Travis Naylor Hartley Kilburz R . C. Blinks Shannon Sevnece Pathik Griffith Aim Koch Bonwell Caraway Rickels Woolf Hemmer Quarters Hass Shores Carl Mneman Lloyd Messerll Hayden Schotz Dick Koch Bob Thompson Notbolim

Marion Defeats Manchester To Lead WaMaC

The Marion Indians beat Manchester 19 6 to seize WaMaC conference lead. Key plays included Emmons’ 75 yard kickoff return to set up a Coon touchdown and a Failor Coon pass for the extra point. Bob Reed starred for Marion with Coon the main scoring threat as Marion advances toward Anamosa next Friday.

Marion Indians Manchester Marion Emmons Coon Failor Powers Indians Stamy Bob Reed Bob Coon Anamosa Derflinger

Robinson Stops Woods in Ninth at Chicago Stadium

Ray Sugar Robinson stopped Sgt. Lou Woods of Ft. Sheridan in the ninth round of a scheduled ten, before 10,622 fans at Chicago Stadium. Woods held a 5 1/2 pound weight advantage, weighing 153 to Robinson’s 147 3/4, in a bout that highlighted a crowded preliminaries card with Dan Robinson decisioning Jerry Pittro, George Costner KOing Phil Williams, Elmer Ray stopping Bill Petersen, and a draw between Robert Earl and Charley Parham.

Chicago INS Ray “Sugar” Robinson New York Sgt Lou Woods Ft. Sheridan Chicago Stadium Woods Robinson Dan Robinson Jerry Pittro

Dittmer Scores on Waukon Four Times

WAUKON Elkader surged in the second half to beat Waukon 26 to 0 in the Upper Iowa conference. Jack Dittmer, left halfback, ran 70 yards and scored four touchdowns while John Glesne added two extra points. Waukon’s Schulte stood out as top player for the losers.

Gazette Waukon Elkader

Football Scores from Various High Schools and Colleges

A sprawling roundup lists numerous high school football results across Iowa and nearby states, noting East Waterloo, West Branch, Mt. Vernon, Decorah, Audubon, Ottumwa, Clinton, Des Moines areas, and college scores including Michigan State, Wake Forest, Temple, and Alabama. The entries mix numerous small school results with noted disparities and partial scores.

Shenandoah Audubon Coon Rapids Burlington Ottumwa Clinton Davenport Lyons Tipton Creston Clarinda Forest City Northwood Fort Codre Roosevelt Desalines LeMare Sioux City Leeds Mount Ayr Lamoni Ringuokella Savanna Ill Manson West Chester Wellman Washington Keokuk Webster City Clear Lake Waverly Hampton Centerville Chartier G. Grinnell Gskaloos Manon City Charles Telly Newton Boone Storm Lake Hemmetsburg Fort Madison Mount Pleasant College Qartts Carolina Charleston Coast Yard Michigan State Wayne Wake Forest Miamii Temple Bucknell Alabama Kentucky Texas Tech Texas_ State Georgia Tech Georgia Alameda Coast Guard Otterbein Virginia Tech Wartbure Luther

Tama Unleashes Powerful Attack To Top Marengo

Tama Indians overpower Marengo 27 to 7 as Morgan and Malin score early, Rebik adds two more after a blocked punt, and Marengo finally reaches the end zone on late passes.

Tama Marengo

Clinton Drops Devils 25 to 6 in Title Fight

Clinton River Kings crushed Davenport Blue Devils 25 to 6 in a Mississippi Valley championship tilt. Clinton controlled the game with 306 to 72 rushing yards, scoring on Burridge’s early push and a third period burst. Reed intercepted to set up Burridge’s final TD. Sen added a late 82 yard kickoff return for Davenport.

Clinton River Kings Davenport Blue Devils Mississipi Valley Blue Devil Vistors Burridge Hal Lutz River King Jack Reed Paulsen

Michigan State Extends Record With 32 0 Wayne Victory

Michigan State college remains undefeated and untied after a 32-0 win over Wayne University at University of Detroit Stadium before 10 500 fans. State piled up 16 first downs to Wayne’s three, controlled the ball throughout, and never punted. Wayne’s best drive reached its own 40 yard line in the third period, with Tartars’ rush producing the only first down.

Detroit, Mich Michigan State College Wayne University University of Detroit State Wayne Tartars

West Union Wins Homecoming Thriller Over Sumner High

West Union rallied from a 6 0 halftime deficit to beat Sumner High 12 to 6 Friday in a homecoming game. Burroughs put Sumner ahead early, but Bierman starred for West Union with two third and fourth quarter scores and was crowned homecoming king as Beatrice Rude was named queen.

West Union Sumner High Sumner Burroughs Bierman Beatrice Rude

West Liberty Defeats Columbus Junction 12 0

West Liberty high school football led by Owens secured a 12 to 0 victory over Columbus Junction on Friday night. Owens scored both touchdowns for the winners.

Columbus Junction West Liberty Owens

Decorah routs Cresco 36 6 behind Wallacer Grant 60-yard TD

Decorah defeated Cresco 36 to 6 on Cresco field as Wallacer Grant broke free for a 60 yard touchdown to spark the win Friday night.

Decorah Wallacer Grant Cresco

McKinley Triumphs Over East Waterloo in West Side Clash

McKinley High rode a potent passing game to a 34 to 6 victory over East Waterloo at the West Side Stadium Friday night. East Waterloo led 14 6 at halftime after a 76 yard march capped by Hollingsworth’s 15 yard TD, but McKinley answered with a 85 yard drive ending in McDonald’s 2 yard score. Seidler added two PATs and McKinley pulled away in the second half with another TD drive and a late score by McDonald. McKinley finished with nine completed passes, led by Clemmer to Roy Sorenson and Mesknes connections, while East Waterloo could not control the ball enough to capitalize on its aerials.

East Waterloo McKinley High Trojan West Side Stadium East High John Hollingsworth Earl McDonald Mel Potter McKinley Hollingsworth Trojans McDonald Bill Seidler Jerry Cimburek Golden Bears John Mesknes Cimburek East Bears Clemmer Brewton Seidler Ray Sorenson Mesknes Garthoff Roy Sorenson Wall Wall. Ccaeeueee Brumble Ryanstbeeee Ifemsath McKinley Arenas Thomas Delbridge Roach Mead Heral Sedineck Worcester Joe Shaber Abodecly East Watercist

Teachers High Defeats Cedar Falls In Homecoming Bout

Cedar Falls fans watched Teachers College high school win 26 to 6 on homecoming night. Stevens opened with a 60 yard reverse for a TD, Jepsen scored twice, Folsom added one for Teachers. Traer’s Sealock kickoff return produced Cedar Falls’ lone score.

Cedar Falls Teachers College Teachers High Stevens Jepsen Folsom Traer Sealock

Postville Wins 9–6 Over Fayette In Close Conference Battle

Special to The Gazet Postville defeats Fayette 9 to 6 in the Upper Iowa conference at Postville. Neither team scored in the first half. In the third quarter Eugene Medberry tackled Smith for a safety, giving Postville two points. Fayette's only TD came when Smith returned a 70 yard interception. Postville sealed the win late in the game as Clay Schultz scored and ran in the extra point.

Postville Fayette Clay Schultz

Wartburg Defeats Luther in Finale

Wartburg closed its football season Friday with a 12 to 0 victory over Luther, an Iowa conference foe, at Waverly. The victors pushed over touchdowns in the first and second quarters.

Waverly INL Wartburg Lover Luther

Brown's 639 Top Score in Majors' Bowling Action

R. D. Brown posted a 639 series in the major leagues action on Friday night with a 234 line. T. Novotny finished second with 632 and a 233 line. Other 600 series scorers included Sorensen 623 Lindsey 623 Hoppe 615 and Stanek 603.

Brown R. D. Brown T. Novotny Sorensen Lindsey Hoppe Stanek

Vinton Triumphs 31-6 Over Belle Plaine in All Quarters

Vinton scored in every period for a 31 to 6 victory over Belle Plaine on Friday. Davis, McAlister, and Herbert each had multiple touchdowns, with Herbert also connecting on a 72 yard pass to MacAllister. Belle Plaine's Bradshaw scored their lone TD in the fourth quarter.

the Gazette Vinton Belle Plaine Davis McAlister Herbert MacAllister Bradshaw

Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription rates and notices

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription rates and delivery details for local and out of state editions. It notes association with wire services AP and UP, and lists mailing, publication, and advertising notices for readers.

The Silver Flame film plans and early Hollywood notes

Hollywood reports Sol Lesser's 2.5 million technicolor Western The Silver Flame spanning Virginia City New York San Francisco Paris and South America. Barbara Stanwyck eyed for a Virginia City matriarch role and Hedy Lamarr returns for MGM with Her Highness and the Bellboy. editors note industry morale and postwar competition. John Farrow offered to head Vancouver motion picture venture. Van Johnson heads to Mexico City exteriors. Anita Louise Joe Cotten romance. Lana Turner party. Clark Gable declines radio offers.

Hollywood INS Sol Lesser Virginia City New York San Francisco Paris South America Comstock Lode Crystal Palace Barbara Stanwyck ICE Lines van Johnson Jack Cummins Mexico City Anita Louise Joe Cotten Lana Turner Clark Gable Air Force

Greenwich Village Relies on Charm of Carmen Miranda

Nadine Subotnik reviews the Paramount musical Greenwich Village a Twentieth Century Fox film featuring Carmen Miranda Don Ameche William Bendix Vivian Blaine and Felix Bressart. She praises Miranda’s songs and screen presence while noting Ameche’s weak part and a conventional plot though the production remains an engaging musical with no Nazi villains.

Greenwich Village Carmen Miranda Don Ameche William Bendix Vivian Blaine Felix Bressart Twentieth Century-Fox Paramount Theater Miss Blaine the Cherry Blonde Nadine Subotnik

Evening cinema showtimes listed by theater management

The Gazette provides Saturday schedules for Paramount, Iowa, State, Palace, Rialto, Times, and Marion theaters. Listings include film titles such as Greenwich Village, Irish Eyes Are Smiling, The Master Race, Ever Since Venus, Song of the Open Road, Twilight on the Prairie, Passage to Marseille, Gambler's Choice, Death Valley Rangers, At Dawn We Die, Great Man's Lady, Broadway Rhythm, Gaslight, Oklahoma Raiders, and The Story of Dr. Wassell with specific start times and occasional midnight showings.

Gazette Paramount Greenwich Village Iowa Venus Marseille Rialto Death Valley Rangers Marion — “Gaslight Oklahoma Raiders Dr. Wassell

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