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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1941

Page

5

Hawkeyes Struggle for End Post Depth This Fall

Iowa coach Dr. Eddie Anderson faces a thin end lineup and a unsettled backfield as he seeks a reliable pass catching end and a triple threat back. Key players include Bill Parker and Bill Burkett on the wings, with Jim Youel, Tom Farmer, and Jack Kennedy among officers. The squad gathers 16 lettermen next week for fall drills as openings in tackle and end loom large.

Gene Clausen Towa City Eddie Anderson University of Iowa Anderson Hawkeye Iowa Jowa Bill Parker Laama Narenatahingdinh Auypo Paso Labehsib Yur Parker Bill Burkett Hawkeyes Nile Kinnick Jim Youel Tom Farmer Burdell Oops Bill Green Green Youel Farmer Bernard Bus) Mertes al Couppee Dick Brecunier Gerald Ankeny Bill Stauss Jack Kennedy Central High Sioux City Bill Diehl Jim Walker Walker Diehl George Red) Frye Ross Anderson Gene Curran del Dickerhoot

Blackmer Leads Scrimmage as Postville Prepares for Season

Special to The Gazette Postville coach Ivan Blackmer conducts a full scrimmage with 28 players as the 1941 team readies for the opener September 19 at Sumner. Seven lettermen return boosting hopes. veterans Bou cher Marston Erickson Bareis Brainard Meyer Rose lead a group with promising newcomers Tehel Harris Beese Gruhn Searls. The Pirates schedule seven games six in the Upper Iowa conference including September 26 at home versus West Union and October 31 at Fayette with other early contests at New Hampton Maynard and Elkader.

Postville Ivan Blackmer Sumner Blackmer Alan Boucher Craig Marston Roland Erickson Arbe Bareis Ray Brainard Loren Meyer Don Rose Frank Tehel Cy Harris Leo Harold Beese Robert Gruhn James Searls Pirates Upper Iowa West Union New Hampton Maynard Waukon Jet Elkader Fayette

Shadow Boring Own Memory Lane Boxing Anecdotes

Reputed boxing anecdotes recall Dempsey Willard 1919 Toledo bout chaos and disputed rounds. Ring side figures like Jack Kearns and Packey McFarland appear amid weigh ins and referee tensions. Other vignettes include Joe Louis Max Baer, Eddie Purdy’s calm amid chaos, and Farr Galento debates.

Lane Ollie Pevard Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Toledo Dempsey Jack Kearns

Traer High picks 32 for season under Stavenhagen

Special to The Gazelle notes Traer high school football teams with 32 candidates the largest in years. Captain Lynus Briggs and backs Jack Hite Bill Hite Calvin Williams headline seven lettermen. Schedule lists games at Vinton Grundy Center Reinbeck Ackley Toledo Hello Plaine and others.

Gazelle TRAER Glenn Stavenhagen Lynus Briggs Jack Hite Bill Hite Calvin Williams Basil Manley Bill Otterman Harry Pecenka Wayne Paustian Merlyn Buffington Jack Haack Robert Walker Ariel Juel LeRoy Briggs David Thompson Richard McEwen Stavenhagen Vinton Grundy Reinbeck Ackley Toledo Hello Plaine Tenachera Wish Sigora Taima

Independence squad reports at opening football practice

A 30 member Independence squad reported to Coach James Long for the start of high school football practice. Lettermen include Virgil Diltz back Jim Donnelly Buard Alva Long Pinky Kimball Robert Young W Van Lanningham and Russell Weart. Schedule lists Sept 19 Marion here Oct 10 Marion here Oct 17 Anamosa there Oct 34 Vinton there Oct 31 Maynard here Nov 11 Manchester there.

the Gazette Independence James Long Virsil Diltz Jim Donnelly Buard Alva Long Pinky Kimball Robert Young W. van Lanningham Russell Weart Marion Cedar Falls Anamoés Vinton Maynard Manchester

Five Veterans Back At Maquoketa High

Maquoketa High begins football practice under coaches Weigandt Starcevich and Tubbs with over 40 candidates. Five lettermen return: Dale Brady Don Van Gorder Don Smith Gene Bowman and Clarence Hinke. Other hopefuls include Harrington Hoffman Schroeder Markwell and Keeley among others. Schedule hints at upcoming games and locations.

the Gazette Maquoketa Maquoketa High School Robert Weigandt Matt Starcevich Charles Tubbs Dale Brady Don van Gorder Don Smith Gene Bowman Clarence Hinke Thad Harrington Don Hoffman Asher Schroeder Jim Markwell Bob Orr Thomas Harrington Dick Hopkins Bob Keeley Zellus House Jack Sayers Jimmie Wendel Paul Cook Joe Mohr Morthelion Reeves St Joseph Rock Island Lyons Clinton Marlon T—Gavans

Softball Tourney Restart At Lisbon After Rainout

Lisbon restart of the Chamber sponsored softball tourney begins this afternoon at 2 with Clarence versus Springville opening game. rain halted play Thursday but schedule remains unchanged.

Lisbon Chamber of Commerce Clarence Springville

Nebraska Strength Steams The Big Six Outlook

Nebraska optimistic about repeating as Big Six champions despite losing 13 seniors. Coach Major Lawrence M. Jones brings a strong line and veteran ends Fred Preston and Robert Ludwick along with tackle Vic Schleich and guard George Abel to start the season. Wingbacks include Allen Zikmund and Dale Bradley leads the backfield with key support from Francis and Wayne Blue. Schedule hints at Iowa State, Kansas State, Minnesota, Iowa, and Oklahoma contests.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Lawrence M. Jones National Guard Fred Preston Robert Ludwick Vic Schleich Clarence Herndon George Abel Fred Meier Jones Huskers William Bryant Lynn Myers Francis Wayne Blue Allen Zikmund Dale Bradley Harry Hopp Herman Rohrig Bradley Marvin Athey Gerald Kathol Howard Kelly Francis Leik Ken Simmons Marvin Thompson Howard Debus Jack Hazen Iowa State Aocoln Ger Columbia Kansas State Manhattan Minnesota A Mnneapolis Iowa Lin Oklahoma Incoln

Iowa pheasant season eyed amid strong crop outlook

Iowa Conservation Director Fred T. Schwab reported hunters are urging a longer pheasant season and the commission may adjust dates under law. The three day Dec 12 to 14 period stands, with some groups pushing a Fri Sat Sun open season. Quail numbers are described as large with dates Nov 15 to Dec 15.

Des Moines Iowa Fred T. Schwab The Conservation Commission Schwab General Assembly

Be A Bow Driving Lou Nova To A Fight Hype

New Jersey nutritionist and self styled scientist Weston Crocker Brown promotes a body bow theory to boost Lou Nova ahead of the September 29 heavyweight bout with Joe Louis at Polo Grounds New York He claims the bow stance uses neck and knee alignment to create a cosmic punch while mocking yoga and gravity.

Cosmic Man Lou Nova Joe Louis Mr. Nova Brown William Tell Lou Nova Mr. Brown Venus Army Navy Polo Grounds New York Adolf Hitler Exim Lakes N. J INS Weston Crocker Brown New Jersey Maxie Baer Maxie

Yanks Won't Call Up Rookie Players for Fall Checks

Joe McCarthy will not promote farmhands for fall inspection despite many open dates. He says Yankees needs regulars in action, while Art Fletcher continues multi tasking. The piece also notes golf trials, contract talks, and comments on figures in boxing and baseball.

Fullerton, JR Eddie Brietz NEW York Joe McCarthy Yankees Joe Yanks Art Fletcher McCarthy Joe Louis Lou Nova Lou

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