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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1948

Page

2

Iowa Hawkeyes players mix work seasons with football training

Louie Ginsberg of Cedar Rapids left guard position for Hawkeyes this year after serving as assistant cook at a Colorado ranch. Iowa linemen and backs pursued heavy summer work from ditch digging to steel mills and baseball parks to build strength, while Marquette hires Len Kampine as line coach and Ralph Heikkinen leaves for law practice.

Owa City Louie Ginsberg Cedar Rapids Iowa Ginsberg Hawkeyes Louie Colorado Bill Kay Jim Shoaf Carnegie- Illinois Steel Duquesne Bob McKenzie Oklahoma Concrete Construction Company Tonkawa Okla Dick Woodard Ralph Fort Dodge Jim Cozad van Nuys Calif Joe Grothus Davenport Earl Banks Bob Geigel Marquette Len Kampine Milwaukee Kampine Hilltoppers Ralph Heikkinen Heikkinen

John Towner Chooses Iowa Over Drake For College

Iowa City John Towner all state center from Roosevelt High Des Moines decides to attend the University of Iowa after a fluctuating path with the Nile Kinnick scholarship. He previously sought the award but will enroll without it this year while remaining eligible for next year’s scholarship. Teammates named include Duane Brandt Dean Duell and Dick Jeffrey from Marion Cher okee and Waterloo.

Iowa City John Towner Roosevelt High Des Moines University of Iowa Towner Nile Kinnick Iowa Kinnick Drake Duane Brandt Waverly Dean Duell Cherokee Dick Jeffrey Marion Towa

Fights at Elkader Gym Highlight Local Boxing Show

Elkader Vets club sponsored event featured a 160 pound bout with John Talbert of Cascade defeating Bob Ellis of Dubuque. Other results include 112 pounds Bob Sacora Cedar Rapids over Lester Lutz Elkader, 155 pounds Jim Sorenson Toledo stopping Curly Conway, and 170 pounds Cal Schumacher Dubuque stopping Howard Bowers Elkader.

Elkader John Talbert Cascade Bob Ellis Dubuque Curly Conway Cedar Rapids Cal Schumacher Howard Bowers Ronnie Schnoebelen Dupeaue Tommy Gavin Cedar Pids

Minnick Dominates as Trenton Tops Omaha in Junior World Series

In Indianapolis AP report Don ald Minnick a 6 foot 2 pitcher led Trenton New Jersey to an 8-3 win over Omaha Nebraska in the Junior World Series. Belleville Illinois beat Jacksonville Florida 10-8 with Wayne Grandcolas earning the win. Omaha and Trenton faced Belleville in a second game doubleheader, with Jacksonville eliminated.

Indianapolis Donald Minnick American Legion Trenton N. J Omaha Neb Belleville Jacksonville Fla Minnick Darrell Thompson Wayne Grandcolas

Minor Sports Results Incomplete From Local Leagues

American Association results list no games scheduled with a short note from Lincoln rain. Western League results show a Tuesday short game at Lincoln. Three-I League Shaughnessy playoff has Wednesday games with Evansville at Quincy and Terre Haute at Danville.

American Association Lincoln Weemsnar Sioux City Shaughnessy Evansville Quincy Terre Haute Danville

Night Night Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bonham Fox Schedule

Thursday games list matchups including Night Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Night Chicago at St Louis with teams Fox Schmits Johnson and standings noted. Other games feature Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis and related night games.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bonham Fox Chicago St. Louis Schmits Johnson Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburch Eineinnat Pittsboro New

N A Lively Card of 4 NBA Matchups

St Louis visits Chicago while Detroit plays Cleveland and Philadelphia meets Washington. New York travels to Boston for a set of four prominent pro basketball games.

Snappers Slaughter Tipton Team 25-2 in Anamosa

The Anamosa Re formatory Snappers crushed Tipton Merchants 25 to 2 in Anamosa on Monday. They collected 33 base hits led by Plentyhorse with five and McBee with a pair of homers, nine runs in the first inning. Sunday they host the Dubuque Elks.

Anamosa Anamosa Reformatory Snappers McBee Plentyhorse Tipton Merchants Snappers Dubuque Elks

Yanks and Bosox Open Vital Series Tonight

New York seeks to leap ahead in the pennant race as Hank Bauer and Bob Porterfield join the Yankees in a three game set at Boston. Porterfield, a rookie right hander, will start, aiming to fuel a two win series split to stay in contention.

Yanks New York Yankees Boston Bucky Harris Hank Bauer Bob Porterfield Bauer Kansas City Athletics Harris Porterfield Newark M-U-S-T Joe McCarthy Bosox

Iowa Plans Scrimmage Saturday With lineup Shakeup

Iowa City Dr Eddie Anderson tightens schedule for a full scale scrimmage Saturday after two practice sessions. A minor lineup shakeup elevates Jerry Faske to No 1 right halfback and Ray Carlson moves to right guard. Glen Drahn drops to third string while Art O Neill takes quarterback duties on the second unit. John Tedore returns at halfback after missing time for his mother’s death. Tug Wilson reports an ankle injury from summer surgery.

Cobus McKenzie Ron Headington Ray Carlson Jack Smith Bill Bleeker Tony Guzowski al DiMarco Harold Bradley Iowa City P&glenn Drahn Monona Elkader Jack Dittner Willard Shaw Marshalltown Jerry Faske Long Island N. Y Eddie Anderson Iowa Anderson Hawkeyes Hawks Brooklyn Bullet Bill Greene Earl Banks Glen Drahn Art O’neill John Tedore Tedore Waterloo John Tug” Wilson Tuesay

Pirates whip Cardinals in Tuesday night affair

St. Louis fell to Pittsburgh 2 0 0 with a 2 2 line score in 2:14. Westlake hit a homer and Ostermueller drove in runs as Bard, Bens, Hopp, and Lang produced RBIs. Hearn took the loss with Ostermueller striking out twice and Ballanfant at plate. Attendance 36,136.

Fritz Ostermueller Pirates St. Louis Cards Pittsburgh Ostermueller Don Lang Stan Musial al Schoendienst Cards Marty Marion Musial Stan Rojek Johnny Hopp Wally Westlake Sid Gordon Giants Phillies Philadelphia Hearn Rbi Bard Bens Hopp Westlake Lang Kluttz Moore Snc St. Louis Pittsburgh S'dienst Rojek Marion Beard Kiner Slauter Jones Murta Bockm Rice Kluttx O'mueller Wilks Brazie Dickson

Purdue Faces Big Nine Probe But Keeps Top Status

Purdue avoids major impact from Big Nine investigation as seven frosh are named for departure but only two were football prospects. The report lists 17 other freshmen still expected to join the varsity, with emphasis on potential stars and a challenging schedule including Notre Dame Northwestern and Michigan.

Pat Harmon Gazette Purdue Boilermaker Stu Holcomb Big Nine Jim Janisek Cleveland Bob Friend Chicago K. L. Wilson FBI John Kerestes Streator Illinois John Sbeletie Joe Karnowski South Bend Ind Dan Levadin Hobart Rudy Trbovich East Liverpool O Guards Gordon Herron West Frankfort Bill Afflis LaFayette James Weizer Shaker Heights Joe Skibinski James Flannery Pittsburgh Jack Bennet Gary Bill Reed Dick Schnaible Europe Dick Raklovits Jim Frank Joe Raine Wisconsin Bob Lauer Michigan Boilermakers Minnesota Notre Dame Northwestern

Gambino College Star Lu Gambino To Join Colts

The Baltimore Colts signed halfback Lu Gambino, top scorer in the Southern Conference last season, boosting their All-America Conference scoring power.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Lu Gambino

Rules Meeting at Franklin Tonight

Lyle Quinn the Iowa High School Athletic Association secretary will lead a football rules interpretation meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Franklin high school gymnasium Cedar Rapids.

Lyle Quinn Iowa High School Athletic Association Franklin High School Cedar Rapids

Indiana Tackle Wagner Declared Ineligible for Season

Scholastic deficiencies have rendered Ralph Wagner Indiana tackle and letterman ineligible for conference football this year. Wagner started six games last season and was counted on by Coach Clyde Smith to help the Hoosiers again this season.

Bloomington Incl Ralph Wagner Indiana University Wagner Clyde Smith Hoosiers

Illini Seek Raklovits Replacement After Eligibility Loss

Champaign Illinois Coach Ray Eliot evaluated practice squads for a replacement for sophomore Dick Raklovits after an eligibility ruling upheld by Illinois due to low grades. Illinois opens conference play at Wisconsin Se.

Champaign Ill Ray Eliot Dick Raklovits Raklovits Illinois Illini Wisconsin

Wisconsin Badgers hold first full scrimmage with eight hurt players out

Madison Wisconsin. The Wisconsin football squad conducted its first full scrimmage on Wednesday as coach Harry Stuhldreher excused eight injured players from participation. The article notes the impact of absences on practice and team readiness.

Madison Wis Wiscconsin Harry Stuhldreher Badger

Purdue Football Practices Planned At Two A Day Pace

Lafayette Indiana UPI reports Purdue football will hold secret practice sessions at two sessions daily until classes begin. Coach Stu Holcomb notes eleven of the Boilermakers eleven are lettermen among the fourteen linemen.

Lafayette Ind Seecret Purdue Stu Holcomb Boilermakers

Northwestern to start veterans in season opener at Los Angeles

Northwestern likely fields an all letterman lineup against California in the season opener in Los Angeles on September 25. The same eleven veterans have practiced on a tentative first team for a week.

Evanston Ill Northwestern Wildcats University of California At Los Angeles

Bailey Finishes Second in Batting Race

Iowa City's Bailey places second in the Western division batting race with a .259 average in the National amateur softball league standings. Carroll of Hammond leads at .327. Other Iowa City averages include Olds .235 Burich .192 Stabe .182 Yordy Colbert .169 Best .16 Maher .164 Tucker .160 Reinhardt .152. Pitching records show Tucker 1-0 Reberry 13- -10 Dannen 10-10.

Iowa City Bailey Carroll Hammond Olds Burich Stabe Yordy Cor Colbert Maher Tucker Reinhardt Reberry Dannen

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