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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1942

Page

6

Red Birds and Yankees Meet in Tense World Series Preview

New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals mirror each other in aggressive baserunning and opportunistic play. The Cardinals capitalize on mistakes, from steals to aggressive base paths, while the Yankees rely on experience and steady hitting pitching. The showdown is shaping up as the tightest series since 1936 with both clubs balanced in batting and defense.

New York Yankees Yankees Mickey ‘Owen Cardinals York St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Red Birds Carl Hubbell Hal ‘Schumacher New York Giants United States New York United States Army

Iowa Cedar League Abandons Playoffs

The Iowa Cedar high school athletic league will split into two smaller leagues for the duration. All spring sports are dropped except track in the north half and baseball in the south half. No playoff basketball games will be held, and school competitions in track tennis and golf are abolished.

TRAER Iowa-Cedar High School’ Athletic League

Drake Cross Country Plans Eight Fall Meets

Drake University cross country squad, coached by Bill Easton, will run eight meets this fall. The six man team includes Lettermen Dave Griffith, Hammond, Forrest Jamieson, Roberts, and Cornel. The schedule features road races and state events in Des Moines and nearby towns.

DES Moines Drake Bill’ Easton Dave Griffith Hammond Ind Forrest Jamieson Galt Calls Bill “Roberts Council Bluffs Shere Grianelther Cornel Ther rylPorty

Beloit Hires Huber as Football Aide

Beloit college announces the appointment of Dewey Huber of International Falls Minnesota as assistant football coach. He will arrive Monday to lead a campus wide physical conditioning program. Huber previously directed International Falls high school athletics for 15 years and coached in Chippewa Falls and Marshfield Wisconsin.

Beloit Wis Dewey Huber International Falls Huber Chippewa Falls Marshfield

Eastern Hockey League To Operate Five Team Circuit

The Eastern Hockey League will operate as a five team circuit featuring the New York Rovers Boston Olympics Washington Eagles Baltimore Orioles and the Curtis Bay station of the coast guard.

Eastern Hockey League NEW York NBA New York Rovers Boston Olympics Washington Eagles Baltimore Orioles Curtis Bay Baltimore Coast Guard

Illinois dominates South Dakota 46 0 in Eliot coaching debut

Illinois explodes for seven touchdowns in a 46 0 opening win over South Dakota to inaugurate Ray Eliot as Illini coach. Dick Good leads scoring with a 60 yard play and Buck Correlis pass, Jimmy Smith, Tony Butkovich, Ray Florek and others add TDs. Wil son kicks three extra points as Illinois racks up 14 first downs to two for the visitors.

Champaign Ill Illinois South Dakota Ray Eliot Illini Memorial Stadium Illini Ram Eliot Dick Good Buck Correl Capt Jimmy Smith Tony Butkovich Ray Florek Don Griffin Smith Bob Wilson Jimmy McCarthy Wayne Carmody Bud Craft Russell Fechter

Michigan State Halfback Explains Blocking Tactics

Walter Pawlowski, a 148 pound MSU halfback, explains his blocking approach stealing up on bigger players and striking when they least expect it.

East Lansing NEA Walter Pawlowski Michigan State

Linn County Fish and Game Club Holds Well Attended Meeting

The first fall meeting at CS.P.S hall featured gun safety pictures and a report by Don Edlund on local fish rescue efforts. Officers urged winter actions to reduce soft fish and discussed proposed changes to fish and game laws.

Chuck Kosek Linn County Fish and Game Club Cs.p.s Don Edlund

World Series Pitching Matchups Stressed in Yanks Cards Preview

The 1942 World Series likely features top mound staffs from the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals. Red Ruffing and Mort Cooper head a rotation with Beazley and Borowy as possible rookies, while other aces Chandler White Lanier and Bonham shape the pivotal first four games.

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Army Gets Dr. Faber as Lacrosse Coach

Dr. Jack Faber leaves College Park Maryland on September 3 to join the U S sanitary corps as a captain He will manage athletics business affairs and continue as head lacrosse coach at Maryland

ARMY Faber College Park NEA Jack Faber Maryland U. S. Sanitary Corps

Conn Louis fight canceled sparks defense fund dispute

The article portrays Billy Conn criticizing the cancellation of the Conn Louis heavyweight bout. It notes Conn’s strong training, improved form, and resolve to box smartly next time. Mickey McAvoy praises Conn’s growth and punching, while Congressman Elmer J. Holland defends the charity fight’s Army relief value and tax benefits.

Billy Conn Leary York INS Louis Mickey McAvoy Bill Mike Jacobs Elmer J. Holland Pittsburgh Capitol New York O’toole Conn

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