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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1944

Page

3

Cooper Walters Reach 20-Game Mark Plans For Kenmore Tourney

Cooper and Walters extended their streaks to twenty games as Kenmore links hosts a special match play golf event for men and women. Qualifying begins immediately with rounds from Sept 17 to Oct 14, featuring 16 men and 8 women per flight and a 50 cent entry matched by Kenmore for prizes. Allied Industrial golfers also compete Sunday at 10:30 with entries through Walt Pack or Chuck Stadson.

Kenmore Links Kenmore Bob Reed Jack Smith Chuck Johnson H. B. Kirkland Cub Bair Bohlander R. Frajman L. Petrak al Cours R. T. Moore C. Jordon C. Severn I. Ratigan J. Linsley G. Fickinger B. Humbert V. White J. B. Wilson F. C. Mathey B. Sanders B. Loshbaugh Ainsworth Allied Industrial League Walt Pack Chuck Stadson the Light Company

Boxing Roundup Results From Multiple Cities

The Associated Press reports a series of boxing results with multiple fighters securing wins by points or knockouts across venues in New York Newark Bangor Boston and Hartford. Notable bouts include Maxie Shapiro beating Lew Maxwell by points in New York and Morris Rief stopping Joey Manfro by technical knockout in Brooklyn.

Associated Press New York Maxie Shapiro Lew Maxwell Newark N. J Brooklyn Morris Rief Joey Manfro Bronx Bangor Larry Villaneaux Berlin N. Yi Bobby Pooler South Portland Freddie Schott Akron Ohio Danny Cox New Bedford Mass Larry Pacino Roxbury Tom Collins New

Portland Open draws Nelson and Mc Spaden

Byron Nelson and Harold Jag Mc Spaden, top golfers, were named as the first entrants in Portland's $10,000 open golf tournament set for November 23 to 26. Officials announced all leading PGA members have been invited.

Portland Ore Byron Nelson Harold “Jag” McSpaden

Ace Pitchers Halt Six-Hit Shutouts In NL Clash

Mort Cooper of the St Louis Cardinals and Bucky Walters of the Cincinnati Reds each fired six-hit complete games to power their teams to 4-0 wins. Detroit topped Chicago 6-0 as Hal Newhouser notches his 23rd victory. The Yankees clung to pace in the AL pennant race.

New York Mort Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Whel Elbeach Cooper Reds Walters Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Hal Newhouser Dizzy Trout Sox Joe Haynes

Madigan May Move Camery From End

Iowa City AP report notes forward passing focus at the inter-squad scrimmage as the Hawkeyes grow to 71 with six newcomers. Coach Madigan may shift Don Camery from end to backfield to exploit his speed, with additions Bruce Bramer Keith Wallace and Fred Herzog bolstering the forward wall.

Lowa City State University of Iowa Madigan Don Camery Harlan High School Hawkeye Bruce Bramer University of Dubuque

Bus Mertes Sparks Seahawk Practice

Bus Mertes, former University of Iowa back, sparks the Iowa Seahawks in practice ahead of the opening game with Michigan in Ann Arbor on Sept. 16. Drills focus on a passing combination with John Smith, Jackson Mich., and Don Waldon from Milwaukee Wis.

Iowa City INS Bus Mertes University of Iowa Iowa Seahawks Michigan Ann Arbor John Smith Jackson Mich St. John’s Don Waldon Milwaukee Wis

Rickey and Waner Drama Tests Baseball Ethics

The piece argues Branch Rickey used waivers to block Paul Waner from a potential World Series share, prompting critique of player exploitation. It cites past Landis interventions and warns promoters’ dollar grabbing harms sentiment in baseball, noting Ostermueller, Newsom, and Camilli cases.

Paul Waner Dodgers Waner Yankees Paul Busher Brooklyn Rickey Yanks Rick Fritz Ostermueller Judge Landis Bobo Newsom Dolph Camilli

Manufacturers to Battle LaPlant Choate Tonight

M-1 league baseball returns to Daniels park diamond with the Iowa Manufacturers facing LaPlant Choate in a potential final playoff game. Manufacturers need one win to seal the title while LaPlant Choate must win twice. A Sunday 2 30 game features the ASTP Iowa City team against an M J all stars squad led by Bill Rucker.

M-1 Daniels Park Iowa LaPlant-Choate LaPlant ASTP Iowa City M-J

Area High Schools Open 1944 Football Seasons

Waukon Decorah Maquoketa Mount Vernon and nearby schools begin prep grid campaigns with veteran lineups. Waukon lists 13 lettermen under Coach Al Kvammen, Decorah fields 5 lettermen under Coach L W Buckton, Maquoketa led by Ralph Reynolds with eight returners, Mount Vernon Coach Walt Koch calls prospects fair with two inexperienced spots, and a Mount Vernon schedule covers eight conference games through November.

L. W. Buckton Decorah High Decorah Wally Grant Pershing Emmons Harry Lensch Carl Aschim Don Roseth Northeast Iowa Osage Maquoketa High Ralph Reynolds Cornell College Fayette Reynolds al Danielson John Hoffman Jack Ralston Doug Walt Koch Mount Vernon Koch Fisher Pitlik Blinks Travis Junior Koch Caraway J. Koch Woolf Notbohn Druger Koch Brothers Kochs West Branch West Liberty Mt. Vernon U. Hightown Monticello DeWitt

Standings and results from the American League

The American League standings show New York 75 459 in Philadelph 63 72 467 Bt. Louis 73 50.553 Cleveland 64 69 .481 Detroit 71 0 .542 Chicago 60 71 1458 Boston 71 62.534 Washington 55 79.410 Results Tuesday Detroit 6 Chicago 0 only game. Games Wednesday Detroit at Chicago. Standings include St Louis 93 35 New York 59 71 .454 Pittsburgh 76 51 .598 Boston Be 77 1412 Cincinnati 69 56 2a Brooklyn 78 .405 Chicago 58 67 .464 Philadelphia 30 3o1 St. Louis 4-0 Cincinnati 0-4 only games scheduled. Open date.

WLA New York Philadelph Bt. Louis Cleveland Detroit Chicago Boston Washington St. Louis Pittsburch Boston Be Cincinnati Brooklyn

Pensive Retired From Racing Plans Move to Kentucky Farm

Pensive, the Calumet Farm Derby winner, is retired for the year and will be shipped Friday to Calumet Farm near Lexington Kentucky. Trainer Ben A Jones announced the decision on Wednesday.

Chicago Pensive Calumet Farm Lexington Ben A. Jones

Cass Wins City Tennis Meet Advance to Quarterfinals

Don Cass, city junior champion, reached the quarterfinals in the city tennis tournament after a three set win over Lou Dennis. Tom Carrithers advanced in high school action by default, while Buddy Collette ousted Carrithers in junior singles. Cliff Teeple and Jim McLain won a doubles match over Van Winkle and Herrbach 6-4 6-3. Women’s singles announce new champion as Dora Jane Hamblin and Marilyn Schrimper sit out for university play. first round pairings listed with contestants and telephone numbers.

Don Cass City Lou Dennis Howard van Winkle Tom Carrithers Carrithers McKinley High Buddy Collette Cliff Teeple Jim McLain Dr van Winkle Adolph Herrbach Dora Jane Hamblin Red Cross East Marilyn Schrimper

Orwell to Cococh in Minnesota School

Ossie Orwell a former American League baseball player with the Philadelphia Athletics and long-time Decorah resident has taken the role of physical education director and coach at Keister Minnesota School. He will also teach history and open football practice.

Decorah Ossie Orwell Philadelphia Athletics Keister Minn Orwell

Former Athletes College Star Returns as Baseball Pro

After graduating from Luther College where he played four sports Orwell pursued professional baseball. He spent several seasons as the regular first baseman for the Athletics.

Tice Keister Luther College Orwell Athletics

Carnegie Tech quits wartime gridiron cancels 1944 schedule

Carnegie Tech announced it will drop football for 1944 due to manpower shortages. Athletic Director Clarence Overend cited a six game schedule that will not be played, effectively ending the wartime gridiron program for the school.

Pittsburgh INS Carnegie Tech Clarence Tech

Wisconsin Coach Named Fort Sheridan Football Leader

Lt. John Dunn of the University of Wisconsin, who played during the 1936 37 38 seasons, was named head football coach at Fort Sheridan for the coming season. Post PR officer Lt. John Phipps announced the appointment on Wednesday.

Fort Sheridan, Ill John Dunn University of Wisconsin Fort Sheridan John Phipps

Big Ten Grid Outfits Open Heavy Drills

Ohio State plans a versatile backfield with Les Horvath at right half and quarterback roles as a core. Freshmen Dick Flanagan Tom Keane and Ollie Cline supported by Horvath will form the base as Ohio State opens Sept 30 against Missouri. Other Big Ten camps show rosters expanding with new ends James Powers Max Morris and 30 naval unit candidates joining Wisconsin and Illinois feature. Iowa Minnesota and Champaign logistics noted.

Chicago Les Horvath Ohio State Carroll Widdoes Horvath Buckeyes Missouri Dick Flanagan Tom Keane Ollie Cline Flanagan Cline Keane Buckeye Northwestern Lynn Waldorf James Powers Max Morris Detroit Illinois Wisconsin Naval Unit Harry Stuhldreher Badger J F. Fee Wabash Ind Bob Hecker Minnesota George Hauser Gophers Matt Sutton Bud Gullickson Billings Mont Slip Madigan Iowa Bruce Chuck Smith Rich Depigian Michigan

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