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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1944

Page

3

Manufacturers Defeat LaPlant Choate in Hill Battle

Iowa Manufacturers shut out LaPlant Choate 2-0 in seven innings as Frese and Reid duel in M-1 league playoff action at Daniels. Benedict Burgess and Paskowski contribute. next playoff game scheduled for Wednesday.

Tait Cummins Ted Frese Iowa Daniels LaPlant- Choate Frese Faunt Boyce Billy Blanch Ivan Reid LaPlant Eddie Benedict Burgess Paskowski Howdy Mohr Don Gugler Benedict Bendorf Reid M-1 Quaker Oats Quakers Rhoa E Benedict Murphy Baldridge C¢ Blanch LaPlant-Choate Gueler Bureess Mohr Hyach Schirm Ahrens Stodoflame

Cincinnati Wins National Honor In Legion Field

Cincinnati defeats Albemarle North Carolina 3 to 2 to win the American Legion junior baseball title after a 6 to 2 win in Friday’s playoff. Ralph Kraus hurled nine hits for Cincinnati in the final game while Dick Hollstege Norb Ranz and Chuck Bretlinger drove in the runs. Eddie Gibson struck out 11 in Albemarle’s 6 to 2 loss in the opener.

Minneapolis Cincinnati American Legion Albemarle N. C Dixie Ralph Kraus Buckeye Dick Hollstege Kraus Norb Ranz Hollstege Chuck Bretlinger Eddie Gibson

Fort Dodge Tobin Packers Reach Softball Semi Finals

Fort Dodge Tobin Packers, defending champions, earned a semifinal berth after two-hit pitching by Ray Holzschuh in a 10-1 win over Texaco Dealers of Boone. Franz Linden and Wattie Holm led a 4-0 Des Moines Boytharness victory over Des Moines Solar Aircraft to reach quarter-finals, while Davenport Vosberg Costello defeated Sioux City Air Base 3-1.

DES Moines Fort Dodge Tobin Packers Ray Holzschuh Packers Ace Flinger Texaco Boone Fort Dodge Franz Linden Wattie Holm St. Louis Cardinal Des Moines Boytharness Des Moines Solar Aircraft Davenport Vosberg-Costello Sioux City Air Base

Tri-State Tennis Entries Limit Cedar Rapids Players

Cedar Rapids will be represented in the Tri-State meet at Burlington beginning today. Marilyn Schrimper, runnerup for the 1943 city women’s title, leads the women’s division. Fred Gable, Jim McLain and Don Cass compete in junior events. Jim Netoicky and Frank Nye in the men's division.

Cedar Rapids Burlington Marilyn Schrimper Fred Gable Jim McLain Don Cass Jim Netocicky Frank Nye

Omaha golfer wins fourth Illinois senior title at Exmoor

Karl W Bock of the Omaha field club captured his fourth Illinois senior Golf Association championship by shooting a 79 on the Exmoor course in the 22nd renewal of the tournament.

Chicago INS Karl W Bock Omaha Neb Field Club Exmoor

Pirates Name Frisch for Sixth Season as Manager

President William E. Benswanger announced Frank Frisch will return to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates for a sixth season. The agreement solidifies Frisch's leadership after a year already completed, reflecting continued club direction under his guidance.

William E. Benswanger Pittsburgh Pirates Frank Frisch

Sport Jabs: Ryan Edges Coutoure in San Francisco Bout

Jackie Ryan, 117, of San Francisco defeats Auriel Coutoure, 116, of Bangor in a close boxing match held in San Francisco. The bout ends with Ryan securing a win by a narrow margin in a bout reported by The Associated Press.

Associated Press San Francisco Jackie Ryan Auriel Coutoure Bangor Mew

Waner Tops Yankees In First AL Hit At 41

Paul Waner, 41, joined the New York Yankees and collected his first American League hit Saturday after 19 years in the National League. He drove in the Yankees’ first run off Washington rookie Arnold Thesenga, a Wichita, Kansas product, as Waner was used as a pinch runner.

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ASTP Team Faces Legion All-Stars at Daniels Sunday

The Sunday baseball program at Daniels Park features an all-star Junior Legion lineup from Iowa University led by Max Smith against ASTP. Smith previously starred for Universal in the M-1 league with a standout one-hitter and will headline a nine inning game starting at 2 p.m.

M-J Daniels Park

Browns stumble as St Louis woes aid Tigers and Yankees

The Browns grip on the pennant weakened as Detroit and New York capitalized. Hal Newhouser earned his 22nd win after a tough display by St Louis pitchers, while Dizzy Trout followed with relief to open the series. Boston remained in reach as Joe McCarthy watched Washington and Chicago battle late.

Jack Hand Associated Press St. Louis Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Luke Sewell Bob Muncrief Nelson Potter Detroit Sportsman’s Park Potter Brownies Hal Newhouser Browns Dizzy Trout Tigers New York Bengals Yanks Boston Joe McCarthy Washington Senators Athletics Jim Tabor Joe Bowman Chicago Joe Haynes Shade Ace Hill Cizy Trout

Major League Box Scores from American League and Others

Box scores show Washington and New York in a high scoring tilt, Metheny and Kuhel powering Washington while Guerra and Roser excel for New York. Cleveland tops Chicago in a 4-5 finish after a 12th inning rally. New York and Brooklyn split a twin bill with Maris, Lombardi, Schultz and Ott leading the Mets.

Night Baseball Scores From A Busy League Tilt

Cleveland by Al Smith 5-4 in a night game. Fritz Ostermueller earned his 12th win despite 11 St. Louis hits as Babe Dahlgren drove in two with a double and Franke Gustine added a sixth inning single. Max Lanier faltered in bid for win six. Paul Erickson earned relief win for Chicago over Cincinnati 3-2. Damon Phillips and an 10 inning hit helped Boston beat the Phillies 3-2. Brooklyn’s Art Herring shut out New York again 8-1 with four hits allowed.

Pirates St. Louis Pittsburch Boo Hopp Ol/Coscarat MuslaLrf Litwhiler.lf Apergen Ty Marlenis Verban Gustingss Martin Ostopezs Lanier Pittsburgh Litwhiler Dahlgren Marlon Gustine Musial Kurowski Coscarart W. Cooper Verbsan Elliott DiMaggio Ostermueller Ballonfant Boggees Cleveland al Smith Fritz Ostermueller Babe Dahlgren Franke Gustine Max Lanier Bucky Walters Chicago Paul Erickson Cincinnati Boston

Milwaukee Bumped Twice by St. Paul

The Milwaukee Brewers, leaders of the American Association, were swept in a doubleheader by the St. Paul Saints 3 to 1 in the opener and 2 to 0 in the nightcap. Minneapolis defeated Kansas City twice 5-3 and 8-4, while Indianapolis beat Toledo 3-1 and Columbus edged Louisville 2-1.

United Press Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Saints Saints Casey Stengel Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Louisville

Walter Crangle Dead Former Illinois fullback noted for hard hitting

Walter F. Crangle known as Jack Crangle, 45, former University of Illinois fullback praised by coach Bob Zuppke as the hardest hitting back, died of a heart attack in Independence Missouri. Funeral services set for Monday in Ashkum Illinois.

Ashkum, Ill Ins Ashkum Walter F Jack” Crangle Bob Zuppke University of Illinois Crangle Independence

National League Standings and Friday Results

Standings show St. Louis leading with an 81 to 31 record and Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at similar paces. Friday results: Brooklyn 8 New York 1. Boston 5 Philadelphia 2. Chicago 3 Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh 3 St. Louis 2. Saturday games listed include Chicago at Cincinnati and New York at Brooklyn.

W.L. Pet St. Louis New York Pie Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Philade Phia Chicago Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Pikeston W. L. Pet Cleveland Detroit Philad'phia Washington Ehicngo

Betz and Brough Highlight National Net Semifinal

Forest Hills reports Pauline Betz leading a semi-final against Louis Brough while the winner faces Margaret Osborne or Dot Bundy in the other half. Pancho Segura, top seed, advances to meet the Talbert Falkenburg winner after a 6 0 6 3 6 4 victory. Don McNeill fights Frankie Parker in the other men’s semifinal.

Forest Hills N. Y Pauline Betz Louis Brough Beverly Hills Miss Betz Louise Margaret Osborne San Francisco Dot Bundy Santa Monica Calif Francisco Pancho) Segura Bill Talbert Indianapolis Bob Falkenburg Hollywood Segura Maj Alexander Carver Philadelphia Flying Fortress Don McNeill Norfolk Frankie Parker Muroc Field

Two Girls and A Sailor film review packs star talent

Nadine Subotnik reviews MGM’s Two Girls and A Sailor at Paramount praising Van Johnson June Allyson Gloria De Haven Gracie Allen Lena Horne Jose Iturbi and the Xavier Cugat and Harry James orchestras. The all star musical has charm and flaws with a naivete and plot that slow it at times but remains first class variety. Johnson Allyson and De Haven stand out as the trio.

van Johnson June Allyson Gloria de Haven Jose Iturbi Gracie Allen Léna Horne Jimmy Durante Marty James Xavier Cugat MGM Paramount Theater Jean Angel Patsy Jocale Lena Horne Harry James Jimmie [Durante Johnson Allyson de Haven Nadine Subotnik

Marchildon Missing A’s Former Star

Roy Mack vice president of the Philadelphia Athletics said Phil Marchildon an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force and former A’s pitching star is missing in action. The disclosure came Saturday in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Roy Mack Philadelphia Athletics Phil Marchildon Royal Canadian Airforce A’s

TV Radio Highlights: Night Programs Across Networks

NADINE SUBOTNIK teams with Kenny Baker at 7 p.m. Saturday on CBS and WBBM for Tea for Two and My Mother Told Me. NBC-WHO features Head Lines from the Frontlines in memory of Tom Treanor with Dick Mack composer and Robert Armbruster conducting. The Night’s lineup includes They Call Me Joe focusing on British American contributions, Mayor of the Town returning to 6 p.m. CBS and WMT, Abie's Trish Rose on NBC and WHO, Chicago Theater of the Air at 8 p.m. Mutual and WGN, National Barn Dance at 8 p.m. NBC and WHO, and Barry Wood Patsy Kelly at 9 p.m. NBC and WMAQ with Miriam Hopkins and Raymond Edward Johnson in Inner Sanctum.

Kenny Baker CBS WBBM Kenny Tom Treanor Los Angeles Times The Cedar Rapids Gazette NBC France Dick Mack Robert Armbruster Ste Gloria de Haven Joe Barry Wood Patsy Kelly WMAQ Miriam Hopkins Screen Raymond Edward Johnson WMT Joe Veers iMusic WHO WBEM KXEL Chicago Theater Tees WGN Guy Lombardo Barry

Shirley Temple to star in Kiss and Tell in new production

Louella Parsons reports Shirley Temple will star in Kiss and Tell produced by a new independent company led by George Abbott Sol Siegel and Hugh Herbert. Selznick loans Temple after Since You Went Away and I'll Be Seeing You. Censor issues shelve Mil dred Pearce affecting Joan Crawford.

Shirley Temple David Selznick George Abbott Sol Siegel Hugh Herbert Selznick Shirle Shmeyer INS

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Times

A Saturday evening listing from 1911 shows station lineups for WGN WMT KXEL KXEL 670 and others with program titles like Night Yarns First Nighter Dance Music and Parade. It also outlines Sunday morning slots including Bible Hour Unity on Air Prophecy and News broadcasts across stations.

Radio Schedule Highlights From Sept 3 1914 and 1944

A dense listing of radio programs and times across stations WMT WGN KXEL KXL WHO EXEL and others on Sunday Sept 3. Includes news lectures dramas music orchestras and quiz shows with hosts and program titles such as World News Twilight Philharmonic Family Hour and Cant Take It.

WGN EXEL WMT Mintver Holb Renval Kxel Lutheran KXEL Pears KXL WMT Lutheran WGN Victory Bus Kaye Danger Yours Roundtable Sky Riders Jim Twilight World News J. C. Thomas Church of al Gunsbureh WMT Philharmonic Orean West Lutheran Hr Calf “Metods Kostelanetz WMT Family Hour Mary Small KXIL Shirer WMT Silver WMO Tal Wito Gildersleeve Die "Brown Edgar Bergen Tomlinson St Wilo L. Witherall W. Winchell Basin Street Foster Nelson

Saturday Theater Schedule Highlights Across Five Theaters

Feature times announced by management list shows at Paramount Iowa Palace Rialto Marion and others. Films include Two Girls and a Sailor Casanova Brown Mademoiselle Figure The Hitler Gang Moon Over Las Vegas Flesh and Fantasy The Navy Way The Whistler Fugitive from Senora Standing Room Only Air Force Address Unknown Arizona Trail The North Star and more with multiple daily showings.

Paramount Iowa Palace Navy Way Rialto Whistler Senora Air Force Marion Arizona Trail North Star

Also Mentioned on This Page

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