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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1940

Page

3

Kohawks and Cornell Open Football Practice with Sophomore Emphasis

Coe College football coach Moray L. Eby begins his twenty seventh season with a sophomore heavy squad as 18 of 33 candidates report for a 9 am opening workout. The Kohawks, 30 percent smaller than usual, rely on freshmen and less-experienced players to fill gaps left by 13 departed stars. Captain Eldon Levis leads lettermen, while several 1939 freshmen show high potential. The team opens before classes, schedules ten days of practice, and plans a full conference slate starting Sept 21 with Monmouth at home and includes games at Ripon and Mount Vernon among others.

Moray L. Eby Eby Coe Monogram John Prasch Don Martin Vernon Elsinger Ed Cisler Ralph Essham Ray Johnson Esshom Johnson Atlantic Eldon Tess” Levis Clear Lake Letterman Bob Dunlop Orange City Art Hass Clinton George Hidinger Oclwem Don Dunlop Hank Moss Mitchellville Joe Singer Des Plaines Jrf Bob Schneider Chuck Joss Cedar Rapids Matt Starcevich Mystic Jilly Arnett Clarinda Dale Thompson Nashua Jesse Tubbs Ida Grove DeWayne van Deelen Eagle Grove Ken Anderson Kanawha Bob Cullen Forest Park, Jr Don Darey Manchester Jack Foss Maynard Charles Metelman West Liberty Jack Rampelberg Wellman Keith Teague Oelwein Jim Lecham Ben Lowman Ralph Pilgrim Davenport Bob Schuelzke Counerl Bluffs Bob Christensen St. Louis Park Minn Bill Scharnberg John Cabinett Ellsworth Barker Dison J B Lyman Sam Meyers Columbus Junction Bob Nicholson Dick Ball Art van Wyk Sheldon Backs Kohawks Crimson Monmouth Don Belknap Knox Galesburg Carnell

Cub outfielder Bill Nicholson rare versatility

Chicago baseball notes say Bill Nicholson has batted in every position from one to nine during his four seasons in organized baseball, showcasing rare defensive breadth and flexibility with the Cubs and the league.

Chicago NBA Bill Nicholson Cub

Pheasant Hunters Ask Longer Season in Iowa

One of the largest pheasant populations in history prompts Iowa sportsmen to seek a longer open season beyond the current three days. Conservation officials say petitions from local groups urge extending hunting dates past November 12 to 14. About 175,000 license buyers exist, and extending the season could boost sales after last year’s drop of up to 25,000.

Des Moines Iowa State Conservation Commission

Forest Field and Stream fishing notes and regulations

A Cedar River planting update highlights 6000 bass from Ink Pond Mount Vernon and local efforts by Zeke Benesh to stock the river. Canada hunting rules require pre arrival firearm permits with name, address, purpose, and serial numbers. Also noted are a 43 pound Mississippi buffalo, wood duck identifiers, squirrel and rabbit seasons, a 1 pound catfish sighting, and a Linn County Fish and Game Club meeting at 8 p.m.

Sabula Ink Pond Mount Vernon Palisades Zeke Benesh Canada Commissioner of Customs Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ottawa Canadian Frontier O.K Canadian Frontier Port Leo Dolan Canadian Travel Bureau

Watkins crowned Iowa Valley league champion after summer run

Watkins posted four league wins and one loss this summer and captured five exhibition games. The team features Fay Davis as manager with players including LeRoy Montague Jim Newton Alfred Voss Raymond Walter Ralph Walter George Shultz Martyn Voss Keith Kimm Francis Woolstrichill Zeno Schmidt Clyde Pickart Milton Pickart and others. missing were Gene Babbitt Clarence Straemer and Bernard Brecht. Rival Iowa Valley teams include Williamsburg Nor way Van Horne Atkins and Newhall.

Watkins Watkins Outfit Fay Davis LeRoy Montague Jim Newton Alfred Voss Raymond Ralph Walter Twins George Shultz Martyn Voss Keith Kimm Francis Woolstrchill Zeno Schmidt Clyde Pickart Milton Pickart Gene Babbitt Clarence Straemer Bernard Brecht Iowa Valley Williamsburg Norway van Horne Atkins Newhall

Net Group Pardons Mako and Sabin

Gene Mako and Wayne Sabin, two of the nation's top tennis players, have been reinstated by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. They become eligible to compete in U.S.L.T.A. sanctioned events on or after December 1, 1940, after earlier suspensions for violating the eight week playing rule.

Forest Hills N. Y Gene Mako Wayne Sabin United States Lawn Tennis Association Mako Sabin U.S.L.T.A

Armstrong Zivic to Fight For World Welter Title

Promoter Mike Jacobs announced Armstrong will defend his world welterweight title against Fritzie Zivic at Madison Square Garden in Pittsburgh on October 4. Zivic has won 11 straight fights, latest victory over Sammy Angott, noted by the NBA as world lightweight champion.

New York Mike Jacobs Henry Armstrong Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden Zwic Sammy Angot National Boxing Association

Errors swing Athletics to 8B victory over Senators

Washington IN S five errors pave way for Philadelphia to win 8 to 5. Hamer drives three Philadelphia runs in the first. Babich allows six hits for the win. In Mount Vernon a football preview notes Coach Dick Barker’s 1940 squad with eleven lettermen and an eight game schedule including Sept 20 vs St Ambrose.

Washington Philadelphia Senators Joe Gantenheins Hamer Athletics Johnny Babich

Eagles Wilson Open Cedar Rapids Final Series

After a week of inactivity the Eagles and Wilson open the Cedar Rapids softball final series at Ellis Park. If needed a third game would follow, with Friday’s winner awaiting Fredas for the association crown. key players Havick Mullins Stastny and Astrasky pace the Eagles while Wilson expects Tin Alton Krumbholz and Miller back in action.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Park Wernesdas Frida Fredas Eagie Eagles Glen Havick Harrys Mullins Tom Stastny Pete Astrasky Wikon Lasoff Tin Alton Ken Krumbholz Regindar Stan Miller

Pirates Rally Late To Beat Cardinals In Opener

The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a big deficit to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 14 to 9 in the first game of a three game series. Key hits included late runs by Terry Moore Wy Vaughan and Vince with Me Harrison adding more.

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Omaha News Brief on Ray Creighton Football Player

Omaha dispatch notes Ray Creighton fullback shows potential to become an aviator as part of post season discussions. The item highlights athletic context and future career path possibilities without detailing dates or further specifics.

OMAHA NEA Ray & Creighton Moe Fnathall Aviatr

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