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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1941

Page

4

Raiders Rally in Ninth for 4 3 Win Over Decatur

Cedar Rapids moves within one win of the Three Eye league final after a dramatic 4 3 victory over Decatur. Reynolds held Decatur to two hits in seven innings before Raiders burst with two seventh and ninth inning runs, highlighted by Ollie Marquardt’s game winning single. Attendance was 1 040 as Haas was set to start next game for Cedar Rapids.

Raiders Dee Davis Lee Byerly Davis Reynolds Lee Verban Commies Lou Scoffie Jake Sautar Commie Dib Willams Decatur Byerly Wright Williams Kordenbrock Jones Lou Kahn Hansen Willams Kahn Hopkins Monaco Verban Ollie Marquardt Ray Poat Schmiel del Jones Bob Haas Cedar Rapids John Clay Kordenbrochta San Marquardt Bchmiel Parrott Wb Scoffiert Suytary Mo “ Simmons A & Byerly Mopkins Peterson Scotth Kahn G. Davis Kerdenbrock Suytar Bally Gordon Cady

Cedar Rapids Rally Delivers Playoff Win Over Decatur

In the ninth with two outs and bases loaded Cedar Rapids snapped a 3-3 tie as Ollie Marquardt lined a clutch single scoring two runs. The win gave Cedar Rapids a 4-3 playoff victory over Decatur and a potential Shaughnessy championship with one more victory.

Raiders Ollie Marquardt Cedar Rapids Decatur Raider

Tipton Grid Team Lacks Experience this Season

Tipton high school football opens with a young squad under coach Francis Henry. Only five lettermen Hib Smith John Wilson Bud Willer Virgil Stinacher and Wes Marquette return, with several juniors and sophomores showing promise. Opening game is at Maquoketa Friday. Schedule lists games at Maquoketa Mount Vernon Monticello West Branch West Liberty Anamosa University High Iowa City and Marion.

Tipton Tipton High School Francis Henry Hib Smith John Wilson Bud Willer Virgil Stinacher Wes Marquette Maquoketa Mount Vernon Monticello West Branch West Liberty Anamosa University High Iowa City Marion

Arnett and Lane Score in Coe Scrimmage

Coe regulars scored twice but did not win coach Moray L. Eby's approval in a 45 minute scrimmage. Lane and Arnett broke through late for touchdowns as the Owls faced a stiff, backfield mix with newcomers boosting the squad to 31 players.

Roy McHugh Coe Owls Moray L. Eby Billy Arnett Richard Lane Mannigans West Liberty DeWayne van Deelen van Deelen Hank Moss Arnett Bob Nicholson George Hidinger Bob Cullen Jim Leehman Ray Christy Bob Schuelzky Chuck Joss Bob Christensen Vic Lowman Luther Burkett Morris Trickey Kenny Anderson Jack Dubois John Harkness Milt Starcevich Nick Aegerter Ken Wigness Bill Scharnberg Burkett Anderson Starcevich Scharnberg Wigness

Volga City Runner-Up In Volga Valley League

Volga City finished second in the Volga Valley league with 10 wins and four losses after beating Arlington twice Sunday. They trailed Highland for the title. Dohrer struck out 11 and yielded only one hit in the first game. Volga City will host Littleport next Sunday.

Volga City Arlington Highland Dohrer Littleport

Major League Box Scores Brooklyn Cincinnati

Brooklyn battles Cincinnati as Starr wins in relief with Kimball and Casey hampered by errors and medwick power fueling a 4 to 3 win. The page lists line scores for Brooklyn and Chicago, plus St Louis and Philadelphia, with details on hits, errors, and key at bats.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Abhgoa Walker Rf Ludroost Herman Waner Reiser Gleesonrf Camilli Werher Rigeigh Gif.m'c’ck Ib Medwick Lombardie Lavagetto Om.m Dutocher Owen Oood Reese Hamiln Riddle Neinoath F McCormick Lombard Zientarn Beggs Galan Werber M McCormick Walker Zlentara Joost F. McCormick Lombardi Brooklyn & Cincinnat Kimball Michel Casey Beress Starr Hamlin Heres Higberm Starr Losinz Reardon Conlan Goetz

Amana Hunters Set Rules for Non Members 1941

Amana hunters laid down regulations at a 1941 Amana Society meeting. Non members may obtain day permits for fishing 10 cents and hunting one dollar. season permits are restricted to Amana employees. Dogs allowed for duck hunting only. Non members must be accompanied by a member. Possession of non duck game with a dog triggers a fine. Permits in Middle obtainable from William Zuber or Philip Dickel.

Hunters Committee Amana Amana Society William Zuber Philip Dickel

Hawk Scrimmage Tests Iowa Playmakers Hard

Iowa coach Dr. Eddie Anderson called Tuesday’s workout the hardest yet for his 53 man squad. Tom Farmer stood out at left halfback while Bill Parker, Bill Green, Hank Vollenweider and Hank Miller delivered bursts and solid lines. Defenders Ben Trickey and Cliff Sanborn starred as Miller and Yelton excelled at wing positions.

the Gazette Iowa City Eddie Anderson Hawk Iowa Bill Parker Des Moines Parker Bob Yelton la Porte Ind Ed Thomas Waukon Hank Miller Ida Grove Bill Green Newton Anderson Tom Farmer Cedar Rapids Hank Vollenweider Dubuque Bill Stauss Creston Stauss Ben Trickey Marshalltown Cliff Sanborn Moville Miller Yelton

Pickin an all American football team and baseball antics

Francis Wallace in the Saturday Evening Post critiques subsidization in college football praising education over profit. The piece notes Michigan profits with Tom Harmon at 198061 dollars and Notre Dame at 230000 dollars yearly, arguing colleges trade education for grid talent while players act as pawns yet deserve an education. It also discusses the Brooklyn Dodgers on a long baseball game against Cincinnati, praising the Reds for fighting and denying tactics while officials try to finish the game.

Francis Wallace Saturday Evening Post Wallace Michigan Tom Harmon Notre Dame Joe Doaks Reds Dodgers Pete Rieser Brooks Umps Cincinnati Rieser

Standings and results from the National League

National League standings show Brooklyn at 92-51 and New York 64-74 with St Louis 89-51. Cincinnati 77-64 and Chicago 73-73 follow as Boston 77-65 and Pittsburgh 77-65. Tuesday results include Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 in 11 innings and New York 1 in darkness. St Louis 9 Philadelphia 8 in 12.

Brooklyn New York St Louis iChicaro Es Aa Cincinnat Boston Pittsburgh Chicaro Pittsburon Peston St. Route York Chic Philadelonia Cincinnati Detroit St. Louis Chicago Washinston Cleveland Phil'delphia Louis Philadelphia Washington R Het Williams Travis DiMaggio Heath Siebert Poliadely Nha Reiser Ze. Bt. Lowle Ack Caro Vee Hopp J. Louis Mome Ems Williams Red Sox Pete Cvesee Keller Yankees Camilli Dodgers Henrich Giants Red Box YANKS Senators Indians Sveee Val Hack Tee Cramer

Cleveland Rams Rally To Beat Chicago Cardinals 10–6

In a National League pro football game at Comiskey Park Cleveland Rams beat the Chicago Cardinals 10 to 6. Rams scored a TD, extra point, and a field goal in the second period. Cardinals answered with a 40 yard touchdown drive in the third. It was Cleveland’s second win of the season after a 10–0 victory over Pittsburgh ten days earlier.

Chicago Cleveland Rams Chicago Cardinals Comiskey Park Cardinals Cleveland Rams Pittsburgh

Millers Rally Past Louisville To Boost Playoff Hopes

In Minneapolis, the Millers surged with seven runs in the fifth inning to beat Louisville 9 to 3, their first win in the semi final series after three straight Louisville victories and rain postponements.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Millers Louisville Minnneapolis Colonels

Ward Wins Two Straight Amateur Titles In Omaha

Marvin Ward, known as Bud, defeats Johnny Goodman in a tense exhibition match at Field Club, winning by the last putts on the eighteenth green. Ward had earlier donated $1,000 to Boys Town and declined a Boys Town exhibition cancelation despite illness. Both players finished 1 over par 73.

Odell Hanson OMAHA Marvin Bud” Ward Johnny Goodman Fairways Ward Pride Spokane Athletic Round Table Father Flanagan Boys Town Goodman Bud Johnny

All Reserved Seats In Yankee Stadium For Series Are Sold

New York AP report says all reserved and box seats for three World Series games at Yankee Stadium are sold out. Games are slated for Oct 1 and 2 with a possible sixth game at the ballpark. 14,000 unreserved grandstand seats and 14,000 bleacher seats will be sold daily.

NEW York Yankees Yankee Stadium Yankee

Blairstown Beats Van Horne 8-7 In Baseball Tilt

Blairstown toppled Van Horne 8 to 7 after four hits and four misplays in the fourth inning. Nolan took the loss for Van Horne despite fanning 10. Paulson earned the win. Line score shows Blairstown 001 610 8 and Van Horne 010 105 7.

the Gazette van Horne Blairstown Nolan Paulson Wright L. Paulson D. Beker

Armstrong to Begin Comeback Quest Oct 6 in Des Moines

Henry Armstrong, former welterweight champion, will start a comeback on October 6 in Des Moines. Promoter Pinkie George announced the 10 round bout against an unnamed opponent, slated for Des Moines.

DES Moines Henry Armstrong Pinkie George

Dodgers Edge in Pennant Race Amid Tight Stretch Run

Dodgers and Cardinals remain neck and neck as Brooklyn holds a slim edge entering 11 games in the final stretch. The Reds and Phillies are also in play with key matchups looming, while pitching and timely hitting shape the decisive week.

Scrimmage On Tap For Cyclone Team

Ames AP reports first scrimmage of the season set for Wednesday in the Cyclone football camp. Coach Ray Donels praised the squad, especially sophomore backs, and indicated emphasis on the aerial game. A gamelength scrimmage is planned for Saturday.

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