Pro Grid Heavy Firing in East Today
National Football League action centers in the East as the 1945 season reaches its halfway mark. Eagles face the Rams in a pivotal clash while Washington, the Giants, and Boston's Yanks also play key games with Steelers, Packers, Bears, and Lions in action across major venues.
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Chicago
INS
Philadelphia Eagles
Cleveland Rams
Washington
Giants
New York
Boston
Yanks
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago Bears
Wrigley Field
Lions
Detroit
Eagles
Rams
Shibe Park
Redskins
Cleveland
Frank Akins
Griffith Stadium
Philadelphia
Milwaukee Fairgrounds
Green Bay
Don Hutson
Watson of Sheffield elected Central Iowa on IHSAA board
R. R. Watson superintendent of Sheffield schools was elected Central Iowa member of the Iowa High School Athletic Association board of control, defeating T. C. Green 100 to 57. He succeeds Claire Ellis of New Providence who did not seek re election.
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Des Moines
Joe O’connor
Wiota
Southwest Iowa
O. C
Pop” Warner
Diagonal
Local Officials Named for Ottumwa Spirit Lake and Northwood Panel
Chairman Frank W. Douma of Ottumwa H E Asley of Spirit Lake and E A Prehm of Northwood are listed as members of the advisory committee.
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Frank W. Douma
Ottumwa
H. E. Asley
Spirit Lake
E. A. Prehm
Northwood
Iowa State Harriers Defeat Cornell In Cross Country
Iowa State won the race 16 to 39 with a four Cyclones finish sweep. Bill Arlen and Mike Dean tied for first, Jim Miller third, Bob Jones fourth, Howie Reep led Cornell in fifth place as ISU set the pace with a 15 535 winning time.
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MT. Vernon
Iowa State
Cornell College Harriers
Bill Arlen
Mike Dean
Cyclones
Jim Miller
Bob Jones
Howie Reep
Cornell
Arlen
Dean
Miller
Jones
Reep
Lee
Skeeter
Farnum
Eli Jason
Dr. Cureton to Speak at Cedar Rapids Luncheon Clubs
University of Illinois professor Dr. T. K. Cureton, a leading figure in physical education research, will deliver lectures at three luncheon clubs and two institutes in Cedar Rapids this week. The schedule includes talks on physical fitness for middle aged men and fitness for business professionals, with related tests and demonstrations at the Y pool and joint events with the Canopus Optimist club.
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T. K. Cureton
University of Ilinois
Cedar Rapids
Rotary Club
Cureton
Twanls Club
Ossie Bluege Named Manager of Senators
Washington owner Clark Griffith named Ossie Bluege manager of the Senators for two years and gave a substantial contract. Reports say Bluege will earn about $20,000 annually, with Griffith withholding exact salary details.
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Washington
INS
Ossie Bluege
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Bluege
Griffith
Johnstown Johnnies Seek Reentry in Middle Atlantic Reorg
The Johnstown Johnnies, former Middle Atlantic league member, plan to rejoin as league officials meet in Zanesville Ohio to reorganize. The club left the circuit in 1939 when the Browns moved to Youngstown and later played in the Pennsylvania State Association, winning two pennants before dissolution in 1942. Elmer C Dailey the league president says other new applications and several major league clubs will attend.
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Johnstown
Johnstown Johnnies
Zanesville
Ohio
St. Louis Browns
Youngstown
Johnnies
Pennsylvania State Association
Elmer C. Dailey
Bowling Results Helium Discovery Recount
A brief note links helium’s discovery to solar light studied by humans, noting the gas was identified in the sun before its Earthly detection. The item blends science history with a nod to early spectroscopy and planetary research.
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Earth
Franklin Sophs Beat Wilson To Lead City Standings
Franklin sophomore football team held first place by routing Wilson 6 0 as Ferguson punched in from 15 yards after a Dorman to Thenhaus pass early in the first quarter. Roosevelt sophs crushed McKinley 39 0 with Fisher and Hickman scoring and McKinley shorthanded by injuries and sickness. Next Saturday McKinley visits Franklin and Wilson meets Roosevelt. all games start at 10 a m.
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Franklin
Roy Roonevelt
Wilson
Ferguson
Roosevelt Sophs
Wilsonites
McKinley
al Fisher
Rudd
Brown
Bob Hickman
Fisher
McDonald
Hickman
John Vaughn
Wise
Carney
Roosevelt
Bruce Smith Joins Green Bay Packers After Navy Discharge
Bruce Smith, captain and star halfback of Minnesota's undefeated 1941 team, joined the Green Bay Packers after being discharged from the naval air corps. Coach Curly Lambeau announced Smith left Great Lakes naval station and reported to the Packers immediately.
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Green Bay, Wis
Bruce Smith
University of Minnesota
Green Bay Packers
National Football League
Naval Air Corps
E. L
Curly” Lambeau
Smith
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Packers
Purdue Jars Iowa 21 G Rim Youel Stars for Hawkeyes
Iowa City notes guard passes spark Purdue clash as Youel from Fort Madison shines. Also reported: Cleveland club declines Oscar Vitt contract renewal. high school and college scores include Notre Dame 7 Army 0 and Coe 0 Cornell 0.
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Purdue
IOWA
Grim Youel
Fort Madison
Hawkeyes
Cleveland Baseball Club
Oscar Vitt
Makacer
Iowa City
Franklin
Wilson
Roosevelt
Notre Dame
Army
Coe
O -Cornell
Franklin Milers Are City Team Champions
The Franklin high school mile team won the city title at Franklin field Saturday morning by defeating Wilson. The Ramblers swept the top three spots with Sanford winning in 4:50.1, cutting his previous 5:05.1 record. Ewart and Nolan finished second and third for Franklin while Wilson placed fourth through sixth. Dumond, Dye, and Sneckenburger were out of the counting for Wilson and Franklin.
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Franklin
Franklin Field
Wilson
Ramblers
Sanford
Ewart
Nolan
Anderle
Prohaska
Fpuger
Dumond
Dye and Sneckenburger
Football Attendance At Iowa State Rises Toward Prewar Levels
(AP) Football attendance at Iowa State College shows revival toward prewar figures. With only three home games played, attendance already indicates momentum for the season.
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Iowa State Rising Ames
Iowa State College
Pheasant Season Opens Across Iowa with Rules and Notes
Beginning today in Iowa a pheasant season spans 66 counties with varied dates. Daily bag limits are four cock birds, eight in possession after day one, and no hens may be shot. The column shares tips on outwitting birds, shotgun shell sizing, a new wild game cookbook, and assorted nature trivia.
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John Pheasant
Iowa
Old John
Fellows
Frank Ashbrook
Edna Slater
Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
Orange Judd and Company
East Twenty-sixth Street
New York City
Attendance Totals For Kansas State Game Season
The report notes last year's season total and current figures. For 1944, total attendance reached 20 450 with 24 500 admissions so far this year and 6 000 expected for the Kansas State game on November 3. Current breakdown shows 5 000 at the Iowa State Teachers game 8 000 for Missouri and 11 500 for the Homecoming contest with Nebraska.
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Missouri
Nebraska
Y M C A Conditioning Class Led by Dr Cureton
The Y offers a conditioning class meeting Monday at 5 15 under Dr T K Cureton. A dinner follows at 6 30 with advance reservations required. Dr Cureton's Monday Tuesday and Wednesday schedule is listed elsewhere on the page.
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T. K. Cureton
Y Club Seeks Practice Time For Old Timers and Commercial Leagues
The Y invites teams to arrange practice on the floor for Old Timers or Commercial leagues with Wednesday and Friday evenings available. Athletic tests show weekly events. recent results include prep high scorers Dennis Malwitz Dick Serovy Fred Jones and Keith Wagner with 100 points. Cadets Jim Gunn 98 Jim Allen 94 Ed Byers 92 led junior scorers and other top figures include Wayne Wasta Richard Gunn Don Macha Charles Daniels Bill Cornell Dick Hancock Billy Seibert and Darwin Heafner.
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RED Crown Ladies League
Nula's
Beauty
Westside A&p . Ve
High Emory
Briggins
RED Crown
Clover Arm
Lincoln Alleys
Isher Dru
Wilson
Jandy Wright
Af Melichar
Collins Radio Sone
Sebetka
GON
Blanekeeee
Hill
Petthe
Enzler
Wtter
Wade
Vevaeves
Little Bohemia Ee
Choate
High Krumbholtz
Nigh Bawatiner
Machine Shop
Cver
Carsil Seer
Iigh Heaton
Ku Sales Armstrong's
Veveee
Cocek Nour
Thenhaus
Wilson’s Cane
Dale Arden Oe
Ish Barrett Ereee
Vietfer Tees
K Skorepa
Palumbo
Lincolnettes
Penick
FORD
Uniquads
Douglas Starch
J. Beck
Reddy
Duramek
Woolworthes
Southwick
American Legion League
Hamm's Beer
Limback
Air Corps
Kitiin
B.P. C. E. Seagul
Roger Sh. L. Smith
JTU
Belberidge
Durland
Wheeler
Wer
Seers
Smulekoff
Sullivan
Reeves
Kacena_ Co
Chas, Novak
Little Flower Stene
Hirh
Beals
Ehlers
Wilson Oa
Igh
Borschel
Stepanek
Lazio
Ueb
Brown
Schamberger
Parlor City League
LPC
Sernapers
Noickwick Co
C. R. Crushers
Pogson, S Se
H Conner
Bonnell
Ad Ave
Eee
LPC Foremen
Dalton
Inah
Pettita
Tis Quarry
Bartosh
Pokins Ae
W. Co. A. High Wagner
Montillion
Rew League
Electric Motors
Kilborn
Aber Ee
Grotto Impssasee
R. Salt
Knights Pythias
Scott Prophets
Il. Choosky
Kleser
Collinettes Zig
Nelson of
Omas
Moore Roth Pry
Coca Cola Seceres
Jakubec
Fuller Aas ‘Builders Co
van Fleet
Keslers
Dvorak
Gothman
Parlor City Ladies
Duster
Lincoln
Elke Wate
G. Winger
Eagles
Maine, Co
Quaker Lab
Azette
Aegg Coa
Kadlec
Hitch ‘Womacka
B. Hansen
Harford
Vermont
Carpenter Paper
Dunlop
Penick Starch Retaee
Tool Makers
Tlh
Borschel Eeeae Ot
Sip
Machinists
John Beck's
Speed-o-matic
Flint
Company
Arene
Bettas Ith Krouse
Manson
Victory League
Assembly Eee
High Kehm
Ppeder Office
Parlor City
High Ferris Eoowese
Town Steel
High Powell Oo
High” B. Phillips
Collins Radio
Collins Broadcasters
High Goodyear
High
Smith
Tavern
Hultberg
Vacrentors
Aes
High Schuller
Kiwanis
Jehardson
Ta Manfz Co
High ‘Younkin
Blackhawk Beer
Kh Wagner
GI Conop Lions
Kroultic
Renng
Dennis Malwitz
Dick Serovy
Fred Jones
Keith Wagner
Steve Ammons
Dick Slaymaker
Robert Smith
Wayne Wasta
Richard Gunn
Don Macha
Charles Daniels
Bill Cornell
Dick Hancock
Billy Seibert
Darwin Heafner
Harold Ramsey
Jim Gunn
Jim Allen
Ed Byers
Dewey Bird
Dick Daniel
Earl Blake
Marvin Zeman
Paul Blake
Cornhusker Harriers Outrace Missourians
Nebraska defeated Missouri 25 to 30 in a two mile cross country race at Columbia Nebraska runner Kratz won in 10:26 with Missouri's Slagle finishing second in 10:29 the Harriers claimed the meet.
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Columbia, Mo
Mns
Nebraska
University of Missouri
Columbia
Kratz
Bob Slagle
Missouri
Qualifying Meet Planned For Iowa Bowler to Chicago Tourney
Ollie Bently of Pla-Mar Recreation alleys in Muscatine will stage a qualifying bowling tournament November 4 with two shifts at 2 and 4 p.m. An eight-game series across eight alleys decides the six finalists who will meet November 11 in a round robin. The winner gets the $50 Chicago meet entry fee plus $50 travel money. other finalists split remaining prize money.
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Iowa
Ollie Bently
Pla-Mar
Muscatine
Petersson
Chicago
Lowden Legion Honors Junior Legion Baseball Squad Monday
Members of the Cedar County Junior Legion league and London team will be feted at a Legion hall banquet by the Lillis-Deerberg post. Guests include Supt. E. W. Breneman, coach Arnold Koch, manager Charles Barnes, score-keeper Darrel Breneman, and Legion officers, with the Ladies auxiliary serving. The London squad had an undefeated summer league record and won the county tournament at Tipton.
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Gazette
Lowden
Legion Hall
Lillis-Deerberg
American Legion
E. W. Breneman
Arnold Koch
Charles Barnes
Darrel Breneman
Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
London
Cedar County Junior Legion Baseball League
Cedar County
Tipton
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National Pro Grid
East
Ben Thelen
Bears
George Zorich
Ed Sprinkle
Bulldog Turner
Air Force
Ray Mucha
Turner
Colorado
Mucha
University of Washington
Navy
Col
Marks
First Army
Elmer F. Layden
National Professional Football League
Edgar
Layden
Pitt
Retas
Ore
Chicago Fears
Reston
Pittsburgh Palladelphia
the Conservation Commission
Pelicans
Ruthven
Henry Watford
THE
Conservation Commission
Watson
Sheffield Centralia
Ihsaa Control Board
Iowa State Harriers
Dr. Cureton
C. R
Senators
Middle Atlantic
Thornton & Minor
Clinte Sulte
McGee
Franklin Sophs
Crub McKinley
Obebone
Soulemate
Norman, Oklahoma
Ouzatle
Franklin Milers
By Frank Powers
Remington Arms Company
U. S
John E. Greenlee
Three Barbers
Evan Mapel
Frank Brown
John Greenlee
Third Avenue
Dial
Bake
Owen
SFORT
Harold Ammons
Y.M.C.A. Sports
Physical Fitness
Gurney
Lowden Legion
Hearn-Stevenson Motor CO
Second Avenue
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