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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1944

Page

7

Cards Ought To Win As Cardinals Head To World Series

Br LAWTON CARVER. In New York a Cardinals forecast says St. Louis should win the world series. Pitching staff led by Mort Cooper Ted Wilks Harry Brecheen and Max Lanier matches any AL rotation. Musial Hopp Walker Cooper Sanders Kurowski Litwhiler are top hitters and fielders. The Cards rest ready after pennant, while Tigers Browns and Yanks push to finish.

New York INS St. Louis Cardinals Mort Cooper Ted Wilks Harry Brecheen Max Lanier Stan Musial Johnny Hopp Walker Cooper Ray Sanders Tigers Browns Red Sox Cardinal Musial Dixie Walker Dodgers Danny Litwhiler Debstarr Sanders Slats Marion Whitey Kurowski

Great Lakes Sailors Roar Past Purdue in Stiff Midwestern Clash

Great Lakes Sailors seize a high scoring affair with a 93 yard return by Youel and multiple scores as Purdue fights to the end. Edward Saenz and Mangold contribute on the Sailors offense while Diman cheff and Cody lead Purdue in a hard fought contest.

Great Lakes Youel Dubicki Purdue Noris Dimancheff Boilermakers Dimancheff Keane Bluejackets Edward Saenz Southern California Tackie Pat O'Brien Ed Cody Don Mangold Ene Plank Ae Se Yeewien Ssenz Mangold

Wake Forest Defeats North Carolina 7-0 in Openers

Wake Forest beat North Carolina 7 to 0 before 13 000 fans in Chapel Hill. Wake Forest's all civilian squad secured the lone touchdown in the third quarter on a Brinkley one yard plunge on fourth down.

Chapel Hill N. C INS North Carolina Wake Forest Brinkley

St Joseph Aspirin Sells 100 Tablets for 35 Cents

Advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as top selling with 100 tablets priced at 35 cents and claims of unmatched effectiveness and speed. The copy emphasizes superiority over aspirin and markets it as the world’s seller at low cost.

Browns Rally Behind Mark C. In Sixth Inning

Browns pitcher Mark C. fans one batter while Chet Laabs drives in final run with a wild throw by Ed Busch in the sixth inning.

Mark C Chet Laabs Tzellie Ed Busch

Cardinals Rally with Extra Base Hitting to Beat Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals overcome Philadelphia 6 2 on Saturday with an offense built on extra base hits. Key contributors include North ey, Litwhiler, Bergamo, and three hits from W. Cooper. Letchas and Byerly noted in the field. Lee starts and takes the loss after 7 innings.

Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Lee Covington St. Louis Letchas Northey Litwhiler Byerly Bergamo Musial W. Cooper Hamner Lupien Ses Erly Ingtons Peacock Sears, Conlan and Barr

Oklahoma A&M Down West Texas State 41 to 6

Oklahoma A and M opened its 1944 football season with a decisive 41 to 6 victory over West Texas State in Stillwater. Star Bob Fenimore connected with Cecil Hawkins for a 46 yard touchdown and later another score, sealing the aerial assault.

Stillwater Okla Ins Oklahoma A. and West Texas State Bob Fenimore Aggies Cecil Hawkins Hawkins

Tigers Rally Past Red Sox in First Inning Blitz

Detroit stays 3 1/2 games ahead of the Yankees with eight left as they rout Boston 11 hits to 4. The Tigers struck early batting Rex Cecil for four runs in the first inning. Contested plays and Boston errors aided Detroit while Hoover and York drove in runs, with Trout lasting into the eighth before a pair of Boston runs.

Sox Tigers New York Yankees Cleveland Boston Rex Cecil Clem Hausmann George Woods Cecil Trout Bob Johnson Lou Finney Koch Detroit Hausmann Hoa Cramer Hoover Sella York Sue Ausmann Woods Acenes Hausmann Ceecil Berry McGowan Partee Stewart Rue Iume

Big Red Downs Syracuse 39–6 in Archbold Stadium Opener

Cornell university’s Big Red defeated Syracuse 39 to 6 in the season opener at Archbold Stadium. It marked Cornell’s first victory ever scored in the arena against Syracuse, taking the early lead in both teams’ campaign.

Syracuse N. Y Cornell University Archibald Stadium Syracuse University

Oxford Junction Rained Out Baseball Sectional

Rain Saturday postponed the sectional baseball first round at Oxford Junction. Play will resume Monday at 12:30 p.m. with Olin vs Stanwood, Elwood vs Monmouth, and Oxford Junction vs Wyoming.

Oxford Junction Olin Stanwood Elwood Monmouth Wyoming

West Coast Roasts as Heat Reaches 105 in Los Angeles

The temperature hit 105 degrees at noon Saturday in Los Angeles, the year’s highest reading. The prior record was 104 degrees set on September 8, 1944.

Los Angeles

Bevens Wins as Yankees Top Indians 7 2

Yankees rookie Floyd Bevens allowed five hits in a complete game effort to beat the Cleveland Indians 7 to 2. Bevens improved to three wins while Oscar Grimes led New York with two doubles and two singles in a 12 hit attack. Nick Etten hit a second inning homer for the first of his 21 on the season as Steve Gromek took the loss.

Cleveland INS Floyd Bevens New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Bevens Oscar Grimes Yankees Nick Etten New York Johnny Lindell Steve Gromek

Bucs Win in 13th over Giants on O'Brien's Single

Pittsburgh Pirates rally in the 13th inning to beat the New York Giants 6-4 on Tommy O'Brien's two run single with the bases loaded. Rip Sewell earned his 20th win of the season in relief over Brondell.

Bucs Giants O'Brien NEW York Tommy O'Brien Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Rip Sewell Butcher Sth Roe Sewell Colman Brondeill Fischer aRan Ott Adams Pittsburgh Hesse Hausmann Kerr Gustine Coscarart Barrett Elliott Weintraubebardi Rucker Tworoth Hausman Pyes Cuccurulio Winzing Itcher Goetz, Jorda and Reerdon

Javery Scatters 6 Hits for Boston Win in Cincinnati

Al Javery held Cincinnati to six hits as the Boston Braves defeated the Reds 4 to 0 to open a three game series. He worked through six innings before giving way to the bullpen, and Boston backed him with timely hitting to secure the shutout.

Javery Boston Cincinnati al Javery Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds

Easton Appointed Director at Drake

M. E. Bill Easton, longtime Drake relays director and basketball coach, was named acting head of the department of physical education at Drake University. President Henry G. Harmon announced the move on Friday. W. J. Green, university athletic director and football coach, will lead the Drake basketball squad this winter.

Des Moines M. E Bill” Easton Drake Drake University College of Liberal Arts Henry G. Harmon W. J. Green Harmon

California Bears open 1944 with 31 to 7 win over Gaels

Berkeley reports California Bears rout St. Marys Gaels 31 to 7 as coach Stub Allison unveils his new squad. Bears showed speed power and experience outrunning the Moraga guests.

California St. Mary's Berkeley Calif Ins Stub Allison California Bears St. Mary's Gaels Moraga

Michigan Wolverines Hold Off Marquette In Close Battle

Michigan builds a late drive for a 69 yard march and leads 18 to 9 in first downs. A fumble near the Marquette 11 stalls a scoring threat then the Wolverines push to the one before being stopped. Ponsetto adds points after two successful kicks as both teams mount strong defensive stands.

Michigan Marquette Wolverines Mic Pos Hilkene SS Ou Gacs Quinsey Lazetich Krebs DE Genesnaeetl Holz Skanes Aes Znich MN Daccagen Richardson Romeo Ponsetto Derricotte Ee A Michees Gosteren

Duke Steamrollers Richmond 61 to 7 in Dixie clash

Duke University overwhelmed Richmond 61 to 7 in a Southern Conference football game before 8 000 fans at Duke Stadium. Reserves sparked the victory with scoring in every period and the Blue Devils dominated both sides of the ball.

Durham N. C Duke University Richmond Duke

Monona hosts state sectional baseball semi finals

Monona will resume the state sectional baseball tournament Monday with the semi final round and the finals set for Tuesday. On Saturday Mo­nona defeated Marquette 10 to 6, Lansing beat Farmersburg 14 to 1, and McGregor defeated Waterville 6 to 2.

Monona Marquette Lansing Farmersburg McGregor Waterville

Dodgers Halt Cubs Winning Streak With 12 to 3 Win

Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 12 to 3 as Ben Chapman pitched the win. The Cubs' six game streak ended after the Dodgers safeties and runs across the game, with scoring from multiple players and a late surge. umpire teams and attendance listed.

Dodgers Cubs Brooklyn N. Y Sben Chapman Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers

Panthers Top Mountaineers 26-13 at Pitt Stadium

Clark Shaughnessy led the Pitt Panthers to a 26-13 victory over West Virginia before 6,000 fans. Pitt dominated with 19 first downs to WVU's five, using the T formation to control the game as they prepare for Notre Dame.

Pittsburgh Clark Shaughnessy Pitt Panthers Notre Dame West Virginia University Pitt Stadium Shaughnessy Panthers Mountaineers West Virginia

Razorbacks Edge Missouri in 1944 Opener

Arkansas beats Missouri 7 to 8 in a rough season debut as both teams struggle early. A pivotal third quarter interception by Bill Della stations set the tone before Arkansas capitalized on late miscues and a short scoring drive.

Arke Guar Henry Ford Paul Collins Missouri Arkansas Remeu

Indiana Beats Illinois In Penalty Plagued Comeback Bid

Illinois hurt by penalties including a 15 yard call that set Indiana up at the Illini two. George Sundheim scored for Indiana with other scores by Jasade Bray Patterson and Greenwood. Hoernschemeyer rejoined late, failed to spark a rally, and Indiana held on for the win.

Greenwood Illinois Indiana George Soundheim Bobby Hoernschemeyer Hoernschemeyer Tilinois Zatkoff Miussewski Reavensberg A. ET -Adies Bees Kempel Tavener Cess le En Caine Lewinski Son Cuneate Ccessens Deranek Greenwod Cisiehekens Miller Patterson Lee Sundheim Timeis Jasade Braytterson Young Touchdowreenwood Tiineis Agase Janssen Joop Demeter Macchions Hurtte Ee Bartholow Buckovich Johnson Green Uecker Modak Gaiee Wooten Mihajsievich Cyk Meyer Parker Ae Hoernschemeyer Ais Heteree BE. C. Krieger Ohio University W. D. Knight Dartmouth O. F. Cigrand Northwestern Archie Morrow River Falls

South Carolina Routs Opponent 48–0 in 1944 Opener

The game opened the 1944 season as South Carolina, led by quarterback Jim Hunnicut of Georgia, dominated with three touchdowns from the line and others by Walker Bartlett Mack Erwin George Farris Jim Fisher and Jack Bradford. The victory featured strong rushing and steady defense as South Carolina captured its first win of the season.

S. C INS of South Carolina Heanberry Mecocks Jim Hunnicut Carolina Walker Bartell Mack Erwin George Farris Jim Fisher Jack Bradford

Clemson Rolls Presbyterian 34 to 0 in rout

Clemson defeated Presbyterian 34 to 0 led by freshman backs Watt Stewart and Bill Rogers who split four touchdowns. Sid Tinsley scored the other TD as the Tigers opened with a 63 yard drive and Alton Cumbie blocked a Presbyterian punt to set up the final score at the one yard line.

Clemson S. C INS Clemson Tiger Presbyterian Watt Stewart Bill Rogers Sid Tinsley Clerson Tigers Tinsley Alton Cumbie Reoe

Green Colgate Upsets Sampson in New Scrimmage

In Sampson North Carolina Colgate’s inexperienced Red Raiders used a new controlled practice scrimmage and defeated the Naval Bluejackets 13 to 9 in a surprising upset.

Green Colgate Sampson N. C Colgate Red Raiders Sampson Naval Bluejackets

Franklin Soph 7 Beats Roosevelt In Opener

Franklin sophomores opened the city junior series at the Franklin practice field with a 9-0 victory over Roosevelt. Lloyd Goettel’s Franklin squad pressured early, Hullander scoring the opening TD and extra point. Roosevelt’s best came from Van Cleve, but a third quarter safety sealed Franklin’s win.

Franklin Roosevel Lloyd Goettel Roosevelt Hollander

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