Upper Iowa conference elects Sumner M. Feller president
Elmer Sumner Sumner M. Feller of Sumner was elected president of the Upper Iowa conference coaches and superintendents. Other officers include Russell J. Baker of Maynard as vice president and W. W. Owens of Waukon as secretary-treasurer. The group plans to award football and basketball trophies to conference champions and will meet November 14 to select the all-conference football team.
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West Union
M. M. Feller
Sumner
Upper Iowa
Russell J. Baker
Maynard
W. W. Owens
Waukon
St Patrick's Names New Cage Coach in Iowa City
The Rev Ray J Pacha formerly of St Marys Muscatine has been named athletic director at St Patricks School Iowa City succeeding Rev George Snell now at St Marys Muscatine. Pacha previously coached basketball at St Marys and in 1944 his team reached the sub state tournament. A 19 game schedule has been arranged with all but two games booked.
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Iowa City
Ray J. Pacha
St. Mary’s School
Muscatine
St. Patrick’s School
George Snell
St. Mary’s
Father Pacha
Davenport Cubs Meet Cascade Advertisers In Pro Tie
Davenport Cubs of the Three I league, pennant winners, travel to Cascade to face the Advertisers at Legion Park next Thursday September 19. Cascade has a 25 game win streak over eastern Iowa semi pro teams. Walker leads Three I hitters with 275, as Cubs seek big upset in the nonleague clash.
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Davenport
Cubs
Legion Park
Vern Weber
Cascaders
Saint Vet Hurls Playoff No Hit 3-0 Victory
Tom Sunkel pitched a historic playoff no hitter in St Pauls 3-0 win over Louisville to cut the series deficit to one win. Indianapolis led Minneapolis 2-1 after an 8-3 victory as the American Association reported its best season with over 2 million in attendance.
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Associated Press
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American Association
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Tom Sunkel
Louisville
Sunkel
Colonels
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Norway Baseball Meet Scheduled This Sunday
Rain halted the baseball tourney last Sunday but the event is rescheduled for this Sunday with Watkins and Walford opening at 10:30 a.m. The afternoon game features Clutter against Norway. Winners of the first two games advance to the championship.
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Walford
Notre Dame Seeks Breakaway Back for 1946 Irish
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy seeks a ball carrier who can score touchdowns, not just gain first downs, from a 42-man monogram group. With returnees like Bob Kelley and Bob Livingstone and ex servicemen Emil Sitko Terry Brennan Mike Swistowitz and Larry Coture the backfield promises speed. Johnny Lujack returns at quarterback while Connie Clatt Jim Mello and Gerry Cowhig provide fullback power. The line features Wendell Strohmer Mastrangelo Rovai and Conor against Illinois in the opener as Leahy gauges service men’ s adaptation to college pace.
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Bob Livingstone
Emil Sitko
Terry Brennan
Mike Swistowitz
Larry Coture
Johnny Lujack
Connie Clatt
Jim Mello
Gerry Cowhig
Reconciliation Between Rosses Seems Probable
New York reports Barney Ross, former boxing champion, says his problems may lead to reconciliation with ex wife Cathy Howlett Ross who divorced him last July. He is resting in Ferndale New York before hospital treatment for dope addiction. Ross said Cathy is on the way and hopes to meet tomorrow to repair their relationship.
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U.S. Public Health Service Hospital
Lexington
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Red Peppers on Sox and Kohawks in Iowa Notes
White Sox fans debate team finances and future actions as Ted Marshall questions the club’s age and backers. The column mentions Earl Frey and a reader letter praising his outfield play. Also covers Coe College football practice, scheduling, and a booster book plan for season fare amid Kohawks talent.
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Wayne Cahill
Red Peppers
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa
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Croat Troop Name Gives Rise to Cravat Meaning
The neckwear term cravat traces its origin to Croat mercenary soldiers who served the Austrian empire, their distinctive neckcloths inspiring the modern word.
Marquette Nine Clinches Mississippi League Title
Marquette's baseball team won the Mississippi league title with a 14 to 2 playoff victory over Luana at Marquette. Herron struck out 17 batters while yielding 4 hits. The league included McGregor St Olaf Waukon Monona and Luana.
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Waukon
Monona
Herron
Medalists Beaten in West Union Golf Meet
West Union summaries show W. H. Antes and E. C. Johnston advancing after winning their first round matches. Pairings include C. W. Antes facing Doran Meyer and Dr. L. L. Carr meeting Dr. H. H. Buchmann, with rivalries shaping the city tournament second round.
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E. C. Johnston
C. W. Antes
Richard Antes
Doran Meyer
R. D. Fallows
L. L. Carr
W. H. Burnham
H. H. Buchmann
George B. Woodard
C. W. Grimes
E. T. Alcorn
John E. Rush
Leon R Layton
Round contests conclude with key eliminations in lower bracket
Harry Robinson eliminated Kermit Teig and R F Estey knocked out L R Alcorn. Don Sieleman defeated E H Estey, flight medalist, in the first round. R M Westerfield will face A B Tucker in a second round lower-bracket match, Tucker advancing by default and Westerfield beating C M Westerfield. Second round matches must be finished by Saturday night.
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Kermit Teig
R. F. Estey
L. R. Alcorn
Don Sieleman
E. H.estey
R. M. Westerfield
S. Tucker
Tucker
Westerfield
C. M. Westerfield
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