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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1946
Page
8
An open Sept 15 event near the dam at Troy Mills draws hunters and anglers with minnows, walleye, and bluegill reports. Residents like Morgan and Shima share local fishing tales as a sports show at Vinton next Sunday features coon hound, retriever, pointers, trapshooting, and casting contests with specialists demonstrating dog handling.
Oskaloosa UPI Penn College readies its first football squad since 1942 under new athletic director and head coach Roland Ortmayer. A five game 1946 schedule is planned with former Penn stars Mooch Bown Lerette Smith and White expected back. Home opener at Ranger Stadium against Dubuque on October 8.
New York insiders describe the All-America conference led by Dan Topping as a rising force challenging the National Football League. The All-America has spread to Buffalo and Miami and claims to have strong teams, while the NFL stalls. Topping celebrates a College All-Stars win over the Rams and promises a lasting, competitive league as coach Ray Flaherty praises one of his best teams.
New York AP report notes major league clubs approve a 168 game schedule with players seeking salary, pension and other gains. Writers predict records will be broken and statistics reset as longer season boosts home runs, pitching marks and fielding records, with doubleheaders likely to fill postponed games.
Iowa City IN S says University of Iowa football tickets will be mailed around Sept 13 or 14 after printing delays. Paul Brechler, athletics administrator, explains tickets will go out once two classifications are filled and assures delivery before the season opener on Sept 21 against North Dakota State and the first reserved game vs Purdue on Sept 28.
A round robin horseshoe pitching event unfolds at Ellis park courts starting at 1 p.m. City Club, Allied Industrial league winner, Wilson No 2 runner up, and Wilson No 1 third place compete for bragging rights.
In a rapid-fire card from multiple venues the Associated Press notes several bouts ending in knockouts or decisions. Notable results include Bernard Docusen defeating Norman Stable in Albany, Alfred Priest stopping Coley Wrelch in Portland Maine, Costello Cruz beating Joe Kahot in Portland Oregon, and Ralph Hooker stopping Joe Bons in Omaha. Major Jones outpoints Don Lee in Hollywood.
Dennis fans hail Dick Hainline for a five set battle with Herb Flam at Forest Hills. Navy duties delayed his start after winning the public parks title, and a late arrival left Hainline with little grass court practice yet he pushed the California junior champ to 6-1 4-6 6-1 4-6 6-4, suggesting potential for Cedar Rapids tennis growth and all-weather courts influence.
Monmouth College football resumes on a full schedule for the first time since 1942. More than 50 players invited to early practice, with final squad likely over 80. An eight game slate opens at Parsons September 28 and ends with Knox at Galesburg November 16. Coach Glenn Robinson expects a strong, balanced squad with reserves across positions including seven former lettermen and 14 numeral winners, all veterans.
The Eagles defeated Moore Insurance last Wednesday to top the Business Men's Golf league standings. They will face Dr Pepper, the first‑round champion, to decide the league title next Wednesday. A consolation tournament and prizes follow, then a picnic lunch at the clubhouse.
Joe Louis resumed active training Saturday in Pompton Lakes New Jersey for his September 18 heavyweight title defense against Tami Mauriello. The champion had rested earlier in the week to avoid overtraining and took Friday off to sign the official contracts at the New York State Athletic Commission office.
Oscar Fraley surveys the toll of sports injuries and illnesses across tennis boxing track and football from Lennart Bergelin to Tony Zale Greg Rice and Gunder Hagg noting doctors gate receipts and the perilous path to athletic success while urging parents to accept the cost of health in sport.
New York columnist Lawton Carver discusses beefing by rival managers toward Leo Durocher and the Dodgers. He notes pitchers aiming at hitters, defends rough play as part of a pennant chase, and argues for a clear penalty on pitchers to outlaw dusters.
The Hanford Post American Legion 1 will sponsor two winter bowling leagues, says secretary Gilbert Martin. One league begins Friday at 9 p.m and a second starts September 16 at 8 p.m. Veterans are invited to call 5621 to sign up.
Harry Grayson argues that athletes who left military service school prospects to seek football careers should be 1-A. He notes Shorty McWilliams resigned first, amid alumni pressure and a reported $15,000 lure. The piece condemns using government schools as escape routes from duty.
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