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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1941

Page

4

Scrubs Beat Varsity In Coe Field Scrimmage 12-7

The scrubs defeated the varsity 12 to 7 as Loyal Meek notes the passing attack and shuffled lineup. Kenny Anderson and Victor Lowman connected for a first half touchdown set up by Anderson’s punt return. Dick Lane led the varsity rally but the second string offense broke through with a late score and blocked extra point.

Victor Lowman Anderson Billy Arnett Lane Moss Arnett Trickey Lowman Bob Cullen Mike Myers Varsity Culen RE Anderson Christy RT Onnee Cabinett Jass Wien

Giants Beat Braves Twice In Doubleheader

New York Giants win both games against Boston 4–3 and 7–3. Bob Carpenter earns the first win with the decisive RBI, while Rube Fischer pitches the nightcap backed by Babe Barna Nick Witek and Joe Moore homers. Barna homers in first game. four run second hurts Javery in second.

NEW York New York Giants Boston Bob Carpenter Braves Art Johnson Bama Rowell Giants Billy Jurges Carpenter Rube Fischer Babe Barna Nick Witek Joe Moore Barna Art Javery Witek Dudra Orengoss Maasle O Bartelisa Javery Fischerp Lamana Hickingsp Waner Posedelp Hutchings Mischer Posedel Lamanna Magerkurth Ooetz Dunn

King of Queens Scouts Along to Rookie Honors

New York feature profiles Phil Rizzuto the 5 foot 6 rookie shortstop whose .300 plus average leads the American League freshmen He debuted in New York’s Queens borough and has formed a strong double play with Joe Gordon while Joe McCarthy shapes his confidence and rise to stardom. Rizzuto credits McCarthy for guiding him back into the lineup as he becomes a potential October standout.

King of Queens Dillon Granam Brorts New York Phil Rizzuto Joe McCarthy Kansas City Queens New York City Sconter DiMaggio Scooter Joe Gordon Atl Yanks Rizzuto Gordon Joe

Misfortune Dogs Path of Cardinals But How About Hopp White Pollet

AP feature recalls Billy Southworth guiding the St. Louis Cardinals through a pennant chase. Injuries sidelined key outfielders while rookies and veterans seized opportunities led by Ernie White Walker Cooper Gus Mancuso Estel Crabtree and Howard Pollet who won three of their first four starts.

ST. Louis Billy the Kid Southworth Terry Moore Enos Slaughter Cardinals Ernie White Billy Ernie Howard Spud Krist Johnny Hopp Johnny Mize Creepy Crespi Jimmy Brown Walker Cooper Cooper Gus Mancuso Gus Mickey Owen Estel Crabtree Southpaw Howard Pollet

Iowa Football Prospects Look Promising for 1941 Season

The piece analyzes Iowa linemen and backs with emphasis on conditioning, talent, and potential. It highlights players like Diehl Frye Hand and Lauterback, Curran, Anderson, Urban, Smoldt, Davis, Staak, and Green as key figures, predicting improved back Tom Farmer and a possible six win season if form holds. The column adds college sports chatter from nearby notes and previews at Drake.

Iowa Diehl George Frye Tom Hand Bob Lauterback Curran Anderson del Dickerhoof John Mullaney Don Twedell Bob Penaluna al Urban Joe Byrd al Smoldt Jim Davis John Staak Bob Otto Enic Dr. Anderson Bill Green al Couppee Wally Bergstrom Bill Diehl Henry Miller Bob Welton Ed Thomas Burkett Parker Drake Green Jim Youel Bus Mertes Tom Farmer Jack Kennedy Couppee Farmer Art Johnson Bill Stauss Henry Vollenweider Bob Bender

Cyclones Show Drive Power In Scrimmage

Iowa State coach Ray Donels used the first intra squad game to test the team’s strength and depth. The varsity scored two touchdowns, Seaburg crossing from five yards and a 38 yard pass from Lohry to Seaburg. Fullback Darling showed power with long runs and Lohry’s accurate passing bolsters the offence ahead of Friday’s game with Denver.

Ames Iowa State Ray Donels Seaburg Lohry Darling Stuart Heggen Lange Ash Barger Lewis Ethington Kirkpatrick

Red Sockers Plan Barnstorming Tour

Boston star Ted Williams, favored to win the American league batting title, will skip his annual hunting trip to join fellow Red Sox slugger Jimmy Foxx on a barnstorming tour along the Pacific coast. Williams, hitting at a .406 pace, will perform in San Diego Los Angeles Sacramento and other coast cities.

Boston INS Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Pacific Coast Williams San Diego Los Angeles Sacramento

Bancroft Lions Top Dearborn to Stay Undeefeated in Tourney

Bancroft Lions of Iowa defeated Dearborn Michigan 9 to 7 in the first game of the American Baseball Congress tournament in Battle Creek. Tony Snyder closed out the ninth inning by catching Leo Beebe between third and home and fanning Paul Knopp to end the game.

Battle Creek Mich Bancroft Lions Iowa Dearborn Tony Snyder Frank Lichliter Snyder Leo Beebe Si Slmonds Jim Teneza Paul Knopp

Norway Nine defeats Blairstown Preps 8 to 0 in baseball

Norway High School baseball cruised to an 8 0 victory over Blairstown Preps. Pitchers Paulson Becker and Holland contributed strong work while Tehel worked in relief. The game featured solid defense and timely hitting by Norway as they extended their win streak.

Norway Norway High School Erieaxs Blairstown Paulson Becker Holland R. Waychoff Tehel

Jewel Ens to Pilot Syracuse Next Year

Cincinnati AP Bill McKechnie announced Jewel Ens will manage the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League next season. Ray Blades, former St Louis Cardinal manager, will join the Reds coaching staff after managing New Orleans this year.

Cincinnati Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds Jewel Ens Reds Syracuse Chiefs Ray Blades St. Louis Cardinal Redleg Blades New Orleans

Tennessee Opens With 32-6 Victory

The Tennessee Volunteers open the John Barnhill era with a 32 to 6 win over Furman, improving to 33 straight regular season victories. Johnny Butler shone with standout running and passing in the Southeastern Conference opener.

Knoxville

Fragmented college football scores across numerous games

A garbled list of football results shows William and Mary and Rhode Island games among many others. The fragmentary text mentions schools like Virginia, Furman, Norwich, North Carolina, Cincinnati, and Missouri School of Mines with scattered scores and team names, lacking coherent structure or dates.

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Reds Swipe Doubleheader From Pirates 2-1 and 7-3

Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh 2-1 in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader with a pitching duel as Max Butcher and Bucky Walters matched zeros. Frank McCormick homered and Vince DiMaggio supplied the Pirates’ only run with a second-inning shot. In the nightcap Cincinnati scored three in the third to power past Pittsburgh 7-3 as Derringer pitched seven hits, and Nick Strincevich took the loss.

Cincinnati INS Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Max Butcher Bucky Walters Walters Vince DiMaggio Mike McCormick McCormick Lonnie Frey DiMaggio Reds Frank McCormick Butcher Paul Derringer Nick Strincevich Gustine llJoost Fletcher QiLukon Rf Stewartrt O'Wernerab DiMag‘io OIF McC’k.lb Oarms O!lombardie Martinab M.mcc'k.cf Lopez Ogleeson If P McCormick Frey Cox F. McCormick Martin Butcher I Barr Sears dJorda Pittsbursh Joostis Rickardlf Lukon Stewart Werberth DiMagio Fletcherlb West Leip Gleesonis Smith Werey St'cevich Joost F McCormick Derringer Rickard Werber M. McCormick Strincevich Brandt

Yanks Rally In Eighth For 8-1 Win Over Red Sox

The New York Yankees beat Boston 8 to 1 after a six run eighth inning surge. Joe Gordon hit his 24th homer as DiMaggio drove in two and tied the league lead with 118 RBIs. Wagner took the loss as Russo held Boston to two runs through seven.

Joe Gordon Red Sox Boston INS New York Yankees Marius Russo Charley Wagner Joe Cronin Ted Williams Jim Tabor Yanks Cronin Russo Maelstrom Phil Rizzuto Tommy Henrich Joe DiMaggio Bill Dickey Wagner Mike Ryba Gordon Ryba DiMaggio Williams New York Reston Crosetti Foxx Flair Doerr Pytiak D. di Marino J. DiMaggio Dickey Tabor Rizzuto J DiMaggio Hentich Wasner Summers Pipgras Brewart

Dodgers Beat Phillies In Brooklyn Rivalry Clash

In a tense crowd of about 3,500 Brooklyn fans, the Dodgers defeated the Phillies with a 9 to 1 score after a late surge. Key hitters included Camilli and Reiser, while Wyatt earned the win and Heerst took the loss as umpires Colan, Reardon, and Stewart logged the game.

Brooklyn New York

Indians Rout Browns 6 2 Behind Milnar Six-Hit Effort

Cleveland defeats St. Louis 6 to 2 as Al Milnar limits the Browns to six hits. Ken Keltner belts a two run homer in the first inning along with Jeff Heaths fifth inning homer. The Indians cash in in the first inning scoring three times and go on to control the game.

Cleveland St. Louis Browns al Milnar Indians Ken Keltner Jeff Heath St. Lowis Boudre'usn Okeltner Heath Berdinosa Mack Ferrell Oheganc Harris Milnar Archie Trotter St Louis Laabs Keltner Campbell Hegan Cullenbine Boudreau Meath Grimes Jay Caster Berardino McQuinn Heffner St. Lou

Eagles Hand St Anselm 78 to 0 in Debut Display

Boston College overwhelmed St Anselm 78 to 0 in the 1941 debut under new coach Denny Myers. Fullback Adolph Gissell led scoring with 22 points on three touchdowns, a field goal, and a conversion as BC showcased a new T formation.

Boston INS Boston College

Fluke Hit Beats Wolff In Debut As Athletic

Washington edges Philadelphia 1 0 behind rookie Elmer Vale's infield fluke and solid Senators defense. Jimmy Vernon opened the scoring in the second after a Wolff walk, with Bloodworth driving in the run on a hops loop to left. Wolff split two seasons in the Three Eye league with Cedar Rapids before joining the Athletics from Williamsport.

Fluke Wolff Philadelphia Roger Wolff Athletics Moundsmen Senators Leonard Elmer Vale Waisee Dutch Leonard Washington Jimmy Vernon Bob Ortiz Jimmy Bloodworth Ceedar Rapids Raiders Williamsport Collins Case Vale Cramer Rich'nd Layne Johnson hTravis Vernon Davis Vortlard Wagner Branc O'S Miles Wolf Brancato Travis Bloodworth Philadelpia McGowan Quinn Leonard Win Plete Grikves

Tama Devours Grundy Center In Season Opener

Tama high school opened its season with a 19 to 0 victory over Grundy Center on Grundy Center field. Tama dominated all night, scoring a touchdown in each of the last three quarters as both teams belong to the Iowa Cedar League in opposite halves.

Gazette TAMA Grundy Center Grundy Iowa Cedar League Kupka Hobson Corns Dane Rom Corns

Shortstop Lou Klein Ends Slump With Two Inside The Park Homers

Lou Klein of the Columbus Red Birds snapped a batting slump with seven RBIs on two inside the park homers as Columbus beat the Louisville Colonels 10 to 5 to take a two game lead in the American Association playoff series. His first homer followed two on in the sixth to pull within three runs and he repeated the feat in the next inning with the bases loaded.

Columbus, O Lou Klein Columbus Red Birds Louisville Colonels Klein

Royals Triumph Over Newark to Lead Governors Cup Series

Montreal defeated Newark 5-2 before 10 000 Saturday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Governors Cup final round. The Royals, finishing second in standings, need one more win to earn the city its first little world series.

Montreal INS Newark Royals

Lee Wins No 20 on Kolloway's Ninth Inning Hit

Chicago's Thornton Lee earned his 20th win as Don Kolloway's bases loaded single in the ninth delivered Detroit a 4 3 loss. Dee Trout and Buck Newsom faltered in the late frame with errors and risky plays shaping the final score.

Lee Kolloway Chicago INS Thornton Lee Chicago White Sox Don Kolloway Dee Trait Buck Newsom Trousble Dizzy Trout Hour Sth tRan Goletz Tresh Detroit Lee Ane Chirara Errora Patrick Higgins Stainback Wright Appling Koloway McCosky App Lodigtenit Newsom Passarella Rommel Basil

Whirlaway Tops Money-Winning Turf Stars At Belmont

Whirlaway earned 23 050 to rise to third on the all-time turf money list as he romped by ten lengths in the Lawrence Realization at Belmont. Alf Robertson rode Warren Wright’s 3-year-old winner over a 1 5/8 mile distance in 2 44 1 5. Whirlaway’s two-year earnings reach 347 661, moving past Equipoise and Phar Lap while Seabiscuit and Sun Beau remain ahead.

New York Whirlaway Money Wineers Warren Wright Alf Robertson Lawrence Realization Belmont Whirly Price Headley W. E. Boeing William Dupont

Snead Falls to Three-Way Tie in Hurst Invitation

Sammy Snead carded a four over par 74 to drop to 158 after 36 holes in the Hurst invitation golf tournament in Philadelphia. He shares a three way tie with Billy Burke of Cleveland and Tony Penna of Dayton.

Philadelphia Sam Snead Billy Burke Cleveland Tony Penna Dayton

Fairfax Gun Club Opens For Trapshoot Practice

The Fairfax Gun Club will be open this afternoon for trapshoot practice, inviting members to join sessions and sharpen their aims at the range.

Fairfax Gun Club

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