V.F.W. Bows To Davenport In 3-0 Scrap
Davenport’s Three-Eye squad edged the V.F.W. 3-0 at Daniels Park in a brisk nine innings. Lefty Rozek struggled with control, issuing walks as Chmiel dominated with seven no-hit frames, perfect defense backing him as Davenport pitchers held the Vets hitless until late. Red Hibben closed out the last two innings as both teams turned double plays.
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Rozek
Chmiel
Art Holland
Vets
Bob Stastny
Elias
Red Hibben
Davenport
Rain Delays Finals in West Union Golf Meet
Rain interrupted the West Union city golf tournament final in the championship flight as C. W. Grimes led Judge W. H. Antes five down with 21 holes remaining in a 36 hole match. In the second flight R. M. Westerfield beat Don Sieleman 2 up to claim the title, with Sieleman having eliminated Harry Robertson 4 to 3 in the semifinals.
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West Union
C. W. Grimes
W. H. Antes
R. M. Westerfield
Don Sieleman
Sieleman
Harry Robertson
Fayette
Kohawks Open at Augustana in Light Weight Battle
Coe College faces Augustana Saturday with a light line averaging about 170 to 178 pounds per man. Only tackle Don Ceynar weighs over 200, while backfield and center duties feature players such as Gregor, Elias or Popp, Kinney, and Pinckney. An all man squad travels, with several injured players out.
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Harris Lamb
Coe
Augustana
Don Ceynar
Kohawks
Art Koehler
Squid Collins
Perry Beedle
Tom McPartland
Chuck Hronek
Wally Pinckney
Chuck Elias
Kenny Popp
Billy Arnett
Wilbur Gregor
Frank Kinney
Roe Campbell
Kinney
Russ Larson
Ozzie Drakos
Shorty Larson
Len Novak
Lamb
Gregor
Elias
Popp
Ed Griffith
Merle Buck
Chuck Enasker
George Wheeler
Dale Statzer
Don Gorway
Ed Kallel
Ben Corbett
Ed Schout
Jim Kelly
Melvin Collins
Dick Bogue
Glenn Genz
Russ Collins
Maurice Trickey
John Russell
Dick Lewis
Billy Arpett
Don_ Rummelis
Martin Thorson
Three Columbia Football Squads Slated This Fall
New York NEA reports Columbia University will field three football squads this fall including freshman junior varsity and varsity teams. The plan aims to build depth across programs and sharpen talent for the season ahead.
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New York
NEA
Columbia
George Astrosky Named Cedar Rapids Softball's Top Player
George Astrosky was selected as the outstanding softball player in Cedar Rapids for 1946. The announcement by Keith Tow cited Astrosky's .400 batting average and superb infield defense with the Wilson Packers, who won the city title. 14 players received votes in a close tally.
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George Astrosky
Cedar Rapids
Keith Tow
Astrosky
Softball Association
Wilson Packers
Skinny Straw
John Deere Tractor
Bill Jones
Wilson
Joe Dolan
Peter Pan
Speeder
Bill Abernathy
Iowa Steel
Ray Duthbert
George Hallenbeck
Armstrong’s
Sporting Goods Department
Archie Baker
Mel Wessel
Bud Janda
Francis Young
Purdue Football Squad Plans Hill Park Workout Friday
Purdue University football team scheduled a brief Friday workout at Hill Park at 2 30 pm before heading to Iowa City to face the University of Iowa Saturday. The squad’s Cedar Rapids headquarters are set at the Roosevelt hotel.
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Purdue University
Hill Park
Boilermakers
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Hotel
Elkader Calmar Post Victories on Gridiron
Elkader defeated Fayette 34-0 as Glen Drahn led with a 50-yard run and a 25-yard pass to Kenneth Miller. Drahn added two TDs and an extra point. Miller, Bobby Hahn, Paul Schneider each scored. Bill Colvin added two extra points. Elkader achieved 12 first downs. Calmar routed Elgin 46-0 sans John Iverson, with Bill Winn scoring six TDs and Dick Frana adding another. St Ansgar cancelled its Nov 1 game with Calmar. Mt Vernon lost 6-0 to Tama and hosts Tipton next. Postville dropped to New Hampton 25-6 as Malone ran 70 yards for the lone Postville TD.
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Elkader
Glen Drahn
Kenneth Miller
Fayette
Drahn
Miller
Bobby Hahn
Paul Schneider
Bill Colvin
Hill
Postville
the Gazette
Postville High School
New Hampton
Lor
Malone
Eight Lettermen In Hilltoppers Lineup Saturday
MT VERNON IOWA Eight lettermen two numeral men and a lone freshman will start as Cornell College travels to Beloit for the Midwest conference opener Saturday night. Key backs include Charley Voyce Jimmy King Pat Rega and Dick Anderson with veterans Goller and Smith on the wings. Tackle rotations feature Joy King Pelisek and Juhrend with King Pelisek at guard. Freshmen Van Metre and Herring start at guard while Ora Miller centers. Dale Voyce out with an ankle injury. Beloit is under new coach Jim Easterbrook with strong material.
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Gazette
MT. Vernon
Iowa
Cornell College
Beloit
Charley Voyce
Letterman
Jimmy King
Pat Rega
Dick Anderson
Dick Goller
Virgil Smith
Rod Joy
Bob King
Joe Pelisek
Jake Juhrend
King
Pelisek
Doug van Metre
Skip Herring
Ora Miller
Dale Voyce
Knoxville
Blue Devils
Jim Easterbrook
Savold Wins By KO In Fall River Bout
Des Moines fighter Lee Savold 199 1/4 pounds KOed Steve Ketchell 200 pounds in the third round of a scheduled ten round main bout at the Casino in Fall River Mass. AP report notes Savold trailed after two sessions.
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Fall River
Mass
Lee Savold
Des Moines
Steve Ketchell
Casino
Dysart Tops Garrison 7 0 In Thursday Tilt
Dysart defeated Garrison 7 0 as Dyal Lund and Pilekineer led Dysart pitchers. Monroe went six innings for Dysart, Raub relieved in the seventh while Garrison managed six hits. Raub and Winter also noted in the box score.
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Dysart
Garrison
Dyal
Lund
Trojans
Monroe
Raub
Pilekineer
Winter
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