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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1938

Page

2

Eby Replaces Sophomores With Veterans In Backfield

After a long scrimmage Tuesday Coach Moray Eby signals two backfield changes for Coe against St Ambrose. Veterans Angelo Saccaro and Roy Houghton likely start over sophomores Bob Marshall and Don Dunlop while Ed Cisler and Walt Kinch push for more action. End rotation and guard depth remain unsettled as regulars struggle to score in the ten minute scrimmage.

Moray Eby Coe St. Ambrose Angelo Saccaro Roy Houghton Bob Marshall Don Dunlop Ed Cisler Don Martin John Prasch Vernon Elslager Bob Dunlop Bees Adam Slapetis Eldon Levis Clem Carney Ross Williams Bob Lamb George Starcevica Art Haas Bob Kosanke Howard Cherry Wayne Hockett Boughton Bob Norris Lawrence McLeod Williams Norris

Franklin Meets St Ambrose In Only Home Tilt

Franklin hosts St Ambrose at Hill park in the week’s sole local gridiron attraction. Franklin, fresh from beating East Waterloo, faces Davenport as hometown fans get their first Thunderbolts glimpse this season while McKinley tackles Marshalltown and Roosevelt plays Ames.

Franklin St. Ambrose St. Ambrose Academy Hill Park East Waterloo Iowa Prep Thunderbolts Davenport Rust

Hawkeye Open Season With Wadena Clash On Thursday

Special to The Gazette lists Hawkeye high school football schedule. Sept. 22 Wadena at Hawkeye, Sept. 29 Hawkeye at Clermont, Sept. 30 Hawkeye at Decorah, Oct. 6 Elsin at Hawkeye, Oct. 13 Hawkeye at Wadena, Oct. 20 Clermont at Hawkeye, Oct. 27 Hawkeye at Elgin.

Hawkeye Wadena Clermont Decorah Elsin Elgin

Former Kansas grid star killed in blast

Sarnia Ontario Canadian Press reports Ormond Beach 27 a former University of Kansas football star was killed early Wednesday when a tank exploded at the Imperial Oil plant where he worked.

Sarnia Ont Ormond Beach University of Kansas Imperial Oil, Ltd

Viewing the Field by Leo Lucas

The Cedar Rapids Kohawks will play three home games on a new field this fall after temporary bleachers were erected in front of Coe gym. The schedule includes Monmouth, Carleton for homecoming, and Grinnell on Armistice Day as part of Legion Day. Away games feature St Ambrose, Lawrence, Cornell, State Teachers, and Knox, with scheduling chosen to avoid Hawkeye events and holidays. Local football notes cover Waterloo high schools and Solon baseball, noting River City and Cedar Rapids teams and fall成果.

Coe Monmouth Carleton Kohawks Grinnell Eby Cedar Rapids St. Ambrose Davenport Iowa City Hawkeye Lawrence Appleton Cornell Mount Vernon Cedar Falls Knox Galesburg Ed Moore Waterloo Courier Waterloo West Blue Devils River City Franklin East Moore Observer Thunderbolts

Turnesa’s Charmed Putter On Its Way Home

Willie Turnesa’s Mary Ann putter, lost after winning the national amateur golf title, sped to Elmsford New York on a mail train. An unidentified man telephoned a Pittsburgh paper Tuesday night saying he picked up the club after it fell from Turnesa’s bag following the Oakmont title match with Pat Abbott. The caller said the club was en route to the amateur champion.

Pittsburgh Willie Turnesa Mary Ann Turnesa Elmsford N. Y Tarnesa Pat Abbott Oakmont

Governor Hoey Known For Prince Albert Coat Style

Governor Clyde R. Hoey of North Carolina, noted as an old-time orator, is described wearing a Prince Albert coat on all occasions, reflecting his distinctive public image and manner of dress.

Clyde R. Hoey North Carolina

Old Santa Claus is Placed on the Spot

Henry McLemore reports that promoter Harry Mendel indicted Santa Claus as the brains behind six day bicycle racing. Riders Letourner Kilian and Georgetti tie their histories to Christmas bicycles, linking Santa to the sport's origin and ongoing chase around Madison Square Garden.

Henry McLemore New York Santa Claus Santa Madison Square Garden Harry Mendel North Pole Mendel Knickerbockers Kilian Luxemberg Weihnachtsmann Perugia Little Willie Squirrels

Red Hot Yankee Craft Rated Best Team Of All Time

Three top authorities Ed Barrow Connie Mack and Jimmy Dykes rank the current New York Yankees as the greatest team in baseball history led by power hitters Gordon Henrich DiMaggio and Gehrig with strong support from Dickey Crossett Rolfe and Lux. Pitching backbone features Ruffing Gomez Chandler Pearson and Murphy underscoring a balanced championship club.

New York Yankees Ruppert Rifles Ed Barrow New York Yanks Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Jimmy Dykes Chicago White Sox Yankees Babe Ruth Mack Barrow Joe Gordon Tommy Henrich Joe DiMaggio Lou Gehrig Bill Dickey Lad Gordon Frank Crosetti Red Rolfe DiMaggio Ty Cobb

Trio Hears Penging Data on Yankees Pitching

Earl less standing aside, Mack Barrow and Dykes present evidence supporting their judgments on the Yankees. Ruffing, a rare pitcher kept in uniform for the second game, remains available for pinch hitting despite pitching the opener. He is a dangerous hitter with runners in scoring position.

Mack Barrow Yankees Ruffing Big Red Head

Kenmore Medal Play Meet Opens Thursday With Finals Sunday

The Kenmore men's championship medal golf meet opens with qualifying rounds Thursday to Saturday. Players with low scores reach a 36-hole final Sunday for a 54-hole total. Lesser flights play 18 holes Sunday. Entrants include John Vavra, runner-up in the Country club tournament, and Lee Smith, a standout at Des Moines. About 100 entries expected.

Kenmore John Vavra Lee Smith Des Moines

Iowa Trackmen Plan 15 Intramural Contests This Fall

Iowa City report notes University of Iowa trackmen will open a fall intramural series of 15 events before intercollegiate competition begins in February. Outdoor events feature shot put discus and javelin among others with dates from Oct 11 to Dec 2, while indoor events run through Jan 15 including pole vault broad jump sextathlon and quadrathlon.

Iowa City University of Iowa DeHeer Dutton Rotary Club

State Eleven Heads to Denver Under Floodlight Battle

Ames Iowa UP Only one sophomore Ernest Mueller left guard from Winterset will be in the lineup as Iowa State College meets the University of Denver under Denver floodlights Friday night. Coach Jim Yeager sends 32 players leaving Thursday night Everett Kischer co captain quarterback is counted on to carry the brunt of the offense he is one of the greatest triple threat stars at Iowa State Yeager expects his veteran first team to hold its own against the heavier Denver squad but reserve strength is not up to par this year.

Ames Ernest Mueller Winterset Iowa State College University of Denver Denver Colo Jim Yeager Everett Kischer Cyclones Iowa State Yeager

President Ace Forecaster on Senate Purge

President Roosevelt, after failing three times to oust conservative Democrats from the Senate, said he had at least forecasted the outcomes correctly. He cited Maryland and Georgia primaries aligning with his prognostications while noting he never participates in cross party elections.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Maryland Georgia Millard E Tydings Walter F. George Sen. E . Smith South Carolina Tydings David J. Lewis Baltimore Richmond Susquehanna River Havre de Grace Patapsco Potomac River PWA

Fonda shoots self while filming western scene

Pineville Missouri dispatch reports Henry Fonda, acting as Frank James, accidentally shot himself in the leg during a film sequence. A paper cartridge from his revolver struck the skin but caused no serious injury.

Fonda Self Pineville Henry Fonda Frank James Tonda

Public Sale of Corn Belt Savings Bank Assets in Cedar Rapids

Court-ordered sale of remaining assets of the Corn Belt Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa scheduled for September 29 1938 at 2 00 PM in the Linn County Courthouse Cedar Rapids. Receiver Bates will sell bills receivable judgments unpaid stock and bonds real and personal property including numerous named individuals and corporate securities with no guaranty.

Public Salle Corn Belt Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa Court House Linn County District Court of Corn Belt Savines Bank of Town Towa Boardman L. W E. B. Laurer Alnois Art Industries, Inc Bruce Paul R Julia M Frank J Chamberlin Ethel Chandler Lee Clark Atherton B Helen Gatl South States Utilities Company Henderson D. Messer Joy W Ella T. Wesser Carrie Thomas Hines Eddie Yochlander A. E Holley J . Holloway Merl Ctfe Borth-Vivitone Corps Horak Inter-State Mig L. J. Twovood Inter-State Mig L. J Thorgood Mur Klive Howard A Lantz Bertha L Laurer E B Chas Laurer E. B Laurer E Scrip Cire No. Flsss Associated ‘Telephone Utilities Co Cire Stutz Motor Car Company of America Inc Cifes Cap American Radio and Television Stores Corp Crfes Tcoaad Borin-Vivilone Corp Ctfes Nehols Art Industries, Inc Lindstedt Elmer Lady and Cony Ben Lady McKinley Thos H McLain Cece Stk General Invest Corp Ctfe NY Co General Investment Corp Ctie Noa Middle West Macone Leta Menear Don C D. C Mentter Cow Tsabel Mimer S cDeceaseda Eileen Edeen Anet Dames Mourens Mueller CE Cliss Shores Mueller Company Hst National Supply Corporation Chace Wickersham Pres Cnd Chase Wickersham National Supp Corporation Chase Wickersham National Swoyply Corporation Chase Wicserhan Newman Nowak Chiat Oude Edward Pauls Anton Rouse O Wayne Orville H Rouse Roy Mrs Rainbea Hoy Schuffman M_L Scolaro Fred J Josephine Scott Addie Shanklin Bertha E J C. A Shirley Mrs Irving C T Cc J A. Hayward Bertha Erickson Augusta D Hayward Smith Raymond Snodgrass Alta Leta S Mayne Spoor George Stanley Stewart, H. A Julia A. Stewart Timberlake Vondracek GI Vosmek Wayman GC M Dorn Wetzel Luther Henry White J F Wiese Robert Winter Edward F Diehl Edward XK Merle Mann Ethel L Mentzer Wetzell Luther Illc Smith Typewriter Tri-Utilities Corporation Minto American Natural Ga Grinper Shoe Company, Inc Atisuo gC -Kissell Motor Car Company_ Ctfe SC -Kenshire Madison and Clark Stk Af Tihinols Art Industries, Inc National Union Radio Corporation Carr E D Doherty R C Donovan Larry C Dresher Litas Beth Mo Fredrick John Kriz Emmi Maywell Stella End Watson Johnson Wilson Johnson Miskimen D. GC Miller Moore T. B H B Pratt John Wo Nevah Ludwig C A Pratt Rhodes T H Roth Albert Goo Esther L Roth Welch Rena Williams William Wo Williams William Wilcams Willman Wincehei Younr Antore Isimtae Miyathkee Armitage Frank & Sak OT McLain FM AY Studies Theal Link Tow Bates Corn Belt Savings Bang

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