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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1941

Page

2

Hawkeye and Cyclone Pay Share Big Athletic Salaries

State higher education payroll totals show University of Iowa staff at 66 62100 in the last year with top athletic pay going to Dr Edward N Anderson at 12000 and George Veenker at 7000. Other coaches at Iowa State and Iowa Teachers also receive five thousand plus, while student earnings for athletics and related jobs show wide distribution across campuses.

University of Iowa Iowa State College Iowa State Teachers College Iowa Edward N. Anderson Virgil Hancher Charles E. Finley Iowa State George Veenker Anderson L. L. Mendenhall Iowa Teachers College Clyde Starbeck Iowa University

Iowa U and rivals distribute athletic aid to players

Al Urban of Cedar Rapids and Bob Bender of Davenport head a list of Iowa and Iowa State football figures receiving aid and letters. Other Iowa players include Mike Enich Ray Murphy Ken Pettit Bill Gallagher Bruno Andruska Henry Luebecke Herman Snider and Max Hawkins with varied sums. Iowa State names include Stanley Brown Bernard Mickelson John Heggen Jean Lang Bill Barger LaVerne McGraw Paul Darling Harle Damon Leonard Thomas and Claude Santee. Bob Hunt tops Iowa’s list with 78 dollars for this year’s starting center.

Tollefson Iowa U Mike Enich Boone Ray Murphy Great Neck N. Y Ken Pettit Logan Bill Gallagher Oskaloosa Bruno Andruska Chicago Henry Luecbecke Herman Snider Iowa City Max Hawkins Philadelphia Miss Burdell Gilleard New London Steve Mizen River Grove Ill Iowa Stanley Brown Grinnell Bernard Mickelson Ames John Heggen Des Moines Jean Lang Sac City Bill Barger Leon LaVerne McGraw Sioux City Paul Darling Estherville Harle Damon Council Bluffs Leonard Thomas Virginia Minn Claude Santee Cliff Shirk Charles Pastorino Frank Panasci Bob Hunt

Cubs Sox Open Oct 1 In Annual City Series

The White Sox and Cubs renew their annual city series October 1 through 7. Games at Wrigley Field start 2:30 PM CDT, those at Comiskey Park 8:15 PM CDT. Schedule places a game at each park on consecutive days with postponements potentially moved to the original venue.

Chicago White Sox Cubs Wrigley Field Cubs’ Park K. M. Landis Sox Comiskey Park Wrigley

Midwest colleges open 1941 football practice season

Big Ten squads along with Notre Dame and others began practice for the 1941 campaign. Minnesota aims to defend its title while Ohio State under coach Paul Brown seeks improvement. Indiana is seen as a possible threat. Notre Dame, now led by Frank Leahy, also starts strong.

Chicago INS Notre Dame Minnesota Ohio State Paul Brown Buckeyes Indiana Gophers Frank Leahy Boston College Elmer Layden Leahy National Defense

Hawkeyes report: George Gable missing after drills

Iowa City safety notice lists 52 of 57 players reporting for football workouts with absences including George Gable Cedar Rapids tackle and three ends Mentzel Elkader Mizen River Grove Thompson Des Moines. Nile Kinnick joins naval reserve training after enlisting. Practices continue twice daily before the Drake game.

Iowa City INS University of Iowa George Gable Cedar Rapids Glenn Mentzel Elkader Steve Mizen River Grove Jil Jim Thompson Des Moines Mizen Selective Service Board Thompson Nile Kinnick Naval Reserve Flying Corps Dr. Anderson Drake University Anderson Iowa Union

Major League Box Score New York vs Pittsburgh

New York and Pittsburgh split a hard fought game as Otturri and Young belted homers for New York while Baker and Schumacher kept the scoreboard tight. Pittsburgh had late threats but could not push across more than two runs as Davis Jurges and Witek contributed on defense and offense.

New York Pittsburch Davis St Anderson Huckere Olliandicy Otturl Memottis Young lGarms Moore OlFietcher Danning Martin Jurges Dimaggio Witek Rucker Fletcher Handley Youngs Pittsburgh Sewell Schumacher Widpitch Sewxell Sears Jorda

Tribe Beats A's 13 to 7 In Wild American League Game

In a high scoring tilt the Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia A's 13 to 7. Feller pitched, McCrabb issued seven hits, Ferrick contributed multiple hits, and Ferricks six innings stand out amid the offensive barrage.

Cleveland Philadelphia O! Feller McCrabb Peller Ferrick Feller Hegan Hubbard, Geisel Grieve McCoy Boudreau Conway OlCollins Fericky Fellersp ItPoole Suder Neen Clevelan rrors—McCoy Brancate Mcrabb Boudreaueau Weatherly Heath Campbelll Grimes Rancato Amfccoy Johnson Collins Hayes Brancato Campbell Hogan Able Mack Sacrifices Mack Eller Playa Lefton Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics A’s Tribe Jeff Heath Lou Boudeau Jim Hegan

Raiders season ends amid player losses and doubts

The Raiders face a bleak end as Hank Edwards and Bob Hershey depart for naval service leaving the club with slim playoff chances. Outs and weather affected series at Springfield, raising doubts about survival and future attendance while Hershey earns late-team praise for steady, clutch hitting.

Red Birds Nip Kansas City and Colonels Win Playoff Opens

The Columbus Red Birds defeated the Kansas City Blues 6 to 1 in the first playoff game as John Grodzicki limited the Blues to two hits. Harry Walker homered with a man aboard and Morris Jones doubled to support the offense. George Bailey was the loser. In the other opener, Emerson Dickman drove in the decisive run with a seventh inning single as the Louisville Colonels beat the Minneapolis Millers 4 to 3.

United Press Columbus Red Birds Kansas City Blues John Grodzicki Ohioans Blues Red Birds Harry Walker Morris Jones George Bailey Emerson Dickman Louisville Colonels Minneapolis Millers Dickman

Cyclones Turn Out For Picture Taking

Ames AP Ray Donels new Town State college football mentor reviewed his 1941 squad Tuesday with optimism. Thirty seven candidates reported for picture taking and one or two more expected. invitations went to 44 prospects. A tackle shortage is the first major issue with four Cyclones in the draft, including Bernard Mickelson Leonard Thomas and Quincy Adams. The team begins two a day practices to prep for the opening game against Denver University on September 26.

AMES Ray Donels New Town State College Donels Bernard Mickelson Leonard Thomas Quincy Adams Denver University

National League Standings and Tuesday Results

National League standings show New York at 83 69 and Brooklyn at 47 1052 despite rain postponements. Tuesday games had New York 4 Pittsburgh 2 in one inning and Cincinnati 9 2 Brooklyn at Chicago postponed due to rain. Philadelphia at St. Louis also delayed. Wednesday schedule lists Brooklyn at Chicago twice and Philadelphia at St. Louis among other matchups.

WL Pet Brooklyn New York St. Louis Chicago Cincinnat Bos Pittsburgh Chicazo Philadelphia Moston Cincinnati Brookelyn St. Louis Sparts Babe Young New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Tom Henrich Spud Chandler Bob Harris Chandler Harris

Sports standings and results from Tuesday games

New York crushed St Louis 11 to 0, Cleveland beat Philadelphia 7 to 0, Washington tied Philadelphia 7, Chicago beat Philadelphia 2. Other schedule shows Chicago at Washington with no further details.

New York Detroit Boston St. Louis Chicago Phidelphia Cleveland Washington St Louis Philadelphia Eland

Green Bay Releases Former Iowa Stars

Green Bay Packers release Arnold Herber a longtime pro football passer and five other players. The moves come after coach Curley Lambeau waivers Seibold Midler Evans Kahler and Luebcke. Herber joined the Packers in 1931 and helped win a championship that year. He was offered an assistant coach post with Green Bay farm club Long Island Indians.

Green Bay Wis Arnold Herber Green Bay Packers E. L Curley) Lambeau Herber Champ Seibold Dick Evans Iowa Lou Midler Minnesota Henry Luebcke Bob Kahler Nebraska Seibold Packers Midler Evans Kahler Luebcke Packer Lambeau Long Island Indians

Louis Ready to Go in Draft Fight for Nova Title

Joe Louis declared he is ready to go as his heavyweight title defense against Lou Nova on Sept. 29 nears. Louis’ draft status was upgraded to 1-A after a divorce-related financial claim, making immediate induction possible if he passes a physical. Louis, at Greenwood Lake camp, said he would "like the army" as he faces possible military call.

Forrest Thompson North Carolina Hershey Navy Bill Schubel Naval Air Force Peat Edwards Cleveland Mike Naymick Bob Haas Fargo N. D Cedar Rapids Chief Reynolds Chicago Joe Louis Lou Cosmic Punch Nova New York Louis’ Selective Service Board Marva Trotter Louis Louis Greenwood Lake N. Y

Betty's Conqueror Wins at Brookline Upset in Workmen's Am

In the Workmen's Amateur Golf championship at Brookline Betty Jameson, the defending champion from Texas, suffers an upset as Dorothy Kirby loses to Cathryn Hemphill. Several matches feature veteran players and rising stars, including Miss Miley's 6 and 4 win over Mrs. Mann and Gail Wild taking 1 up over Mrs. Ferrie.

Brookline Mass Ins Betty Jameson Texas Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Cathryn Hemphill Columbia S. C Miss Hemphill Marion C. Miley Lexington Lucile Robinson Mann Omaha Neb Philadelphia Louise Suggs Virginia Guilfoil Clay N. Y Sylvia Annenberg Leichner Flushing Maureen Orcutt Haworth N. J Albert Becker Englewood Gail Wild Springfield James Ferrie California Long Beach Betty Hicks Newell Betty Jean Rucker Spokane Wash Janet Younker White Plains Miss Jameson William Hockenjos West Orange H. Warren Beard Newton Centre Dan Chandler Dallas Tex Estelle Lawson Page Greensboro N. C George M. Sears Jefferson Ont Frank Goldthwaite Fort Worth Jane Wilson Pawtucket R. I Eleanor Dudley Chicago T. E. Schulderberg Baltimore, Md

Weatherman Takes Sides With Dodgers

A rainout forced two doubleheaders, Dodgers at Chicago and Phillies at St Louis, delaying a pivotal three game series. The storm helps neither side yet could hurt the Cardinals who trail by three games and need every chance to close the gap.

Judson Bailey Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Chicago Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn

Navy and Raiders Shuffle Amid Rain and Playoff Push

The Raiders moved toward Cincinnati to Springfield amid rain at Cedar Rapids, losing two heavy hitters Edwards and Hershey for playoff drives. Hershey may play midweek before Chicago induction, while Kahn may step in at first base. Two nine inning games planned in Springfield with Poat and Calvert pitching.

Hank Edwards Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Raider United States Navy Bob Hershey Chicago Naval Air Corps Raiders Springfield Cedar Rapids Edwards Hershey Lou Kahn Evansville Decatur Ray Poat Paul Calvert

Kohawks Begin Practice With Small Squad of 22

Coach Moray L. Eby welcomed 22 players for the Kohawks first football practice at Coe field. Ten lettermen, five with prior college experience, led by Hank Moss. several sophomores and missing some veterans. The squad will practice twice daily until Sept. 20 with a Sept. 27 home game against Ripon.

Moray L. Eby Coefield Hank Moss Cedar Rapids Monogram Bill Arnett Clarinda DeWayne van Deelan Eagle Grove Kenny Anderson Kanawha Robert Christensen Ray Christy St. Louis Park Minn James Leehman Charles Joss Robert Schuetzky Council Bluffs George Hidinger Oelwein Robert Cullen Forest Park Jack Rampelberg Ellsworth Burker Dixon Mike Myers Columbus Junction Robert Nicholson Milton Starcevich Mystic William Scharnberg Davenport Jack DuBois Blue Island Ken Wigness Harlan Vic Lowman Clear Lake Dick Lane West Liberty John Harkness Downers Grove Ill Maurice Trickey Iowa Falls Nick Aegerter Sumner Burt Looney Humboldt John Bowne Gordon Currie Schaller Don Locendorf Clinton Kimball Ross Paul Scheele Elgin Hank Zientara East Chicago Ind Eby Kohawks Ripon

Cars Acquire Freddy Martin To Pair With Pollet

ST. LOUIS AP reports the Cardinals bought Freddy Martin from their Houston farm system to back Howard Pollet on the mound. Martin, a right handed pitcher, posted 23 wins and five losses.

ST. Louis Carsdinals Houston Freddy Martin Howard Pollet Martin

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