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	In 1937 Cretzmeyer had coached the Columbia Academy's basketball team for twenty-seven years. His teams had won the state Catholic meet six times and competed in the national meet on ten occasions. One of his star players was [[MATTHEWS, Robert\|Robert MATTHEWS]] who became the third high school athlete in Dubuque's history to make the All-State basketball team in 1937. (6)		In 1937 Cretzmeyer had coached the Columbia Academy's basketball team for twenty-seven years. His teams had won the state Catholic meet six times and competed in the national meet on ten occasions. One of his star players was [[MATTHEWS, Robert\|Robert MATTHEWS]] who became the third high school athlete in Dubuque's history to make the All-State basketball team in 1937. (6)

	A member of the ~~Knights of Columbus~~, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the national Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (7) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district K of C stag picnic with the first being held at the [[DELLS OF DURANGO]]. (8)		A member of the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]], Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the national Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (7) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district K of C stag picnic with the first being held at the [[DELLS OF DURANGO]]. (8)

	During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (9) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established by age. (10)		During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (9) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established by age. (10)
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	13. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10		13. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10




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	[[Image:cretz3.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1)		[[Image:cretz3.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the highly respected athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1)

	[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (2) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (3)		[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (2) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (3)

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	5. "Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute," ''Telegraph Herald.'' January 18, 1933, p. 10		5. "Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute," ''Telegraph Herald.'' January 18, 1933, p. 10

	6. "Matthews Third Player Honored, ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 26, 1937, p. 11		6. "Matthews Third Player Honored," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 26, 1937, p. 11

	7. Meyer		7. Meyer

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	In 1937 Cretzmeyer had coached the Columbia Academy's basketball team for twenty-seven years. His teams had won the state Catholic meet six times and competed in the national meet on ten occasions. One of his star players was [[MATTHEWS, Robert\|Robert MATTHEWS]] who became the third high school athlete in Dubuque's history to make the All-State basketball team in 1937. (6)		In 1937 Cretzmeyer had coached the Columbia Academy's basketball team for twenty-seven years. His teams had won the state Catholic meet six times and competed in the national meet on ten occasions. One of his star players was [[MATTHEWS, Robert\|Robert MATTHEWS]] who became the third high school athlete in Dubuque's history to make the All-State basketball team in 1937. (6)

	A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (7) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district stag picnic with the first being held at ~~The Dells of Durango~~. (8)		A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the national Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (7) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district K of C stag picnic with the first being held at the [[DELLS OF DURANGO]]. (8)

	During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (9) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (10)		During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (9) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established by age. (10)

	In 1943 [[LORAS COLLEGE]] officials announced there would be no football program that year following a similar decision at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. [[DOWD, Vince\|Vince DOWD]] who had been hired to replace Cretzmeyer returned to Loras to coach basketball and track. Cretzmeyer continued to serve as the Gubs basketball coach. (11)		In 1943 [[LORAS COLLEGE]] officials announced there would be no football program that year following a similar decision at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. [[DOWD, Vince\|Vince DOWD]] who had been hired to replace Cretzmeyer returned to Loras to coach basketball and track. Cretzmeyer continued to serve as the Gubs basketball coach. (11)

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	[[Image:cretz3.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) ~~He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach. (2)~~		[[Image:cretz3.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1)

	[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (4)		[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (2) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (3)

	His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (5) Academy teams under his guidance annually participated in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition with undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. His football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (6)		His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (4) Academy teams under his guidance annually participated in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition with undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. His football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (5)

	In 1937 Cretzmeyer had coached the Columbia Academy's basketball team for twenty-seven years. His teams had won the state Catholic meet six times and competed in the national meet on ten occasions. One of his star players was [[MATTHEWS, Robert\|Robert MATTHEWS]] who became the third high school athlete in Dubuque's history to make the All-State basketball team in 1937. (7)		In 1937 Cretzmeyer had coached the Columbia Academy's basketball team for twenty-seven years. His teams had won the state Catholic meet six times and competed in the national meet on ten occasions. One of his star players was [[MATTHEWS, Robert\|Robert MATTHEWS]] who became the third high school athlete in Dubuque's history to make the All-State basketball team in 1937. (6)

	A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (8) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district stag picnic with the first being held at The Dells of Durango. (9)		A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (7) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district stag picnic with the first being held at The Dells of Durango. (8)

	During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (10) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (11)		During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (9) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (10)

	The 1944 homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (12) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse ~~homecoming~~ game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (13)		In 1943 [[LORAS COLLEGE]] officials announced there would be no football program that year following a similar decision at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. [[DOWD, Vince\|Vince DOWD]] who had been hired to replace Cretzmeyer returned to Loras to coach basketball and track. Cretzmeyer continued to serve as the Gubs basketball coach. (11)

			The 1944 homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (12) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse football game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (13)


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	1. "Dubuque College Basketball Team, Hawkeye Conference Champions (1915), ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', March 14, 1915, p. 21		1. "Dubuque College Basketball Team, Hawkeye Conference Champions (1915), ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', March 14, 1915, p. 21

	2. "~~Vince Dowd to Coach College and Gubs Five~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', November 18, ~~1943~~, p. 11		2. "John W. Cretzmeyer Celebrates His 25th Year with Columbia Academy," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', November 18, 1934, p. 18

	3. "~~John W~~. ~~Cretzmeyer Celebrates His 25th Year with Columbia Academy,~~" ~~''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', November 18, 1934, p. 18~~		3. "Vince Dowd..."

	4. "~~Vince Dowd..~~."		4. Meyer, Jeff, "Reflecting Back on the Gub Club," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 20, 2018, p. 8

	5. ~~Meyer, Jeff,~~ "~~Reflecting Back on the Gub Club~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 20, 2018~~, p. 8		5. "Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute," ''Telegraph Herald.'' January 18, 1933, p. 10

	6. "~~Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute~~," ''Telegraph Herald.'' ~~January 18~~, ~~1933~~, p. 10		6. "Matthews Third Player Honored, ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 26, 1937, p. 11

	7. ~~"Matthews Third Player Honored, ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 26, 1937, p. 11~~		7. Meyer

	8. ~~Meyer~~		8. "District Stag Picnic Planned by Knights, ''Telegraph-Herald'', August 20, 1939, p. 17

	9. "~~District Stag Picnic Planned by Knights~~, ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~August 20~~, ~~1939~~, p. 17		9. "On the OCD Activity List," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 24, 1943, p. 17

	10. "~~On the OCD Activity List~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~October 24~~, ~~1943~~, p. 17		10. "City Fraternal League One Year Old; Celebrities," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 25, 1934, p. 2

	11. "~~City Fraternal League One Year Old; Celebrities~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~September 25~~, ~~1934~~, p. 2		11. "Vine Dowd to Coach Academy Club This Fall," ''Telegraph-Herald'', August 22, 1943, p. 11

	12. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14		12. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14

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	[[Image:cretz3.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach. (2)		[[Image:cretz3.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach. (2)

	[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (4) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (5)		[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (4)

	His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (6) Academy teams under his guidance annually participated in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition with undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. His football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (7)		His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (5) Academy teams under his guidance annually participated in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition with undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. His football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (6)

			In 1937 Cretzmeyer had coached the Columbia Academy's basketball team for twenty-seven years. His teams had won the state Catholic meet six times and competed in the national meet on ten occasions. One of his star players was [[MATTHEWS, Robert\|Robert MATTHEWS]] who became the third high school athlete in Dubuque's history to make the All-State basketball team in 1937. (7)

	A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (8) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district stag picnic with the first being held at The Dells of Durango. (9)		A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (8) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district stag picnic with the first being held at The Dells of Durango. (9)

	During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (10)		During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (10) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (11)

	The 1944 homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (11) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (12)		The 1944 homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (12) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (13)


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	4. "Vince Dowd..."		4. "Vince Dowd..."

	5. "~~City Fraternal League One Year Old; Celebrities~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~September 25~~, ~~1934~~, p. 2		5. Meyer, Jeff, "Reflecting Back on the Gub Club," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 20, 2018, p. 8

	6. ~~Meyer, Jeff,~~ "~~Reflecting Back on the Gub Club~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 20, 2018~~, p. 8		6. "Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute," ''Telegraph Herald.'' January 18, 1933, p. 10

	7. "~~Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute~~," ''Telegraph Herald.'' ~~January 18~~, ~~1933~~, p. 10		7. "Matthews Third Player Honored, ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 26, 1937, p. 11

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	10. "On the OCD Activity List," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 24, 1943, p. 17		10. "On the OCD Activity List," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 24, 1943, p. 17

	11. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14		11. "City Fraternal League One Year Old; Celebrities," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 25, 1934, p. 2

			12. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14

	12. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10		13. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10

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	[[Image:~~cretz~~.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach. (2)		[[Image:cretz3.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach. (2)

	[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (4) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (5)		[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (4) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (5)

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	[[Image:cretz.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach ~~before his death~~. (2)		[[Image:cretz.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach. (2)

	[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. ~~(4) He~~ became the ~~head~~ athletic ~~coach~~ in 1920. In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players ~~into teams according to ages,~~ each fraternal organization in the league having two teams. (5)		[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. and became the athletic director in 1920. (4) In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players of each fraternal organization in the league having two teams established on age. (5)

	His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (6) ~~The coaching of Professor Cretzmeyer annually led to~~ Academy teams ~~participation~~ in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition~~. As the academy's football coach, he had two~~ undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. ~~During his tenure, his~~ football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (7)		His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (6) Academy teams under his guidance annually participated in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition with undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. His football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (7)

	A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (8)		A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result, the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (8) In 1939 as district deputy of the Knights, he initiated the idea of the district stag picnic with the first being held at The Dells of Durango. (9)

	In 1944 ~~the annual~~ homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (9) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (10)		During [[WORLD WAR II]], Cretzmeyer served as Zone C co-chief of [[CIVIL DEFENSE]]. This included an area of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth precincts in the city each with air raid officers and personnel. (10)

			The 1944 homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (11) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (12)


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	9. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14		9. "District Stag Picnic Planned by Knights, ''Telegraph-Herald'', August 20, 1939, p. 17

			10. "On the OCD Activity List," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 24, 1943, p. 17

			11. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14

	10. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10		12. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10

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	[[Image:cretz.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[~~ST. JOSEPH~~ COLLEGE]]~~, now [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1909~~. He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach before his death. (1)		[[Image:cretz.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]CRETZMEYER, John W. (Waverly, IA, Feb. 16, 1885--Dubuque, IA, June 13, 1944). Cretzmeyer, an instructor of mathematics, served as the athletic director and coach st [[COLUMBIA ACADEMY]] for thirty-two years. Cretzmeyer joined the staff upon graduating from [[DUBUQUE COLLEGE]] where he played on the basketball team. (1) He retired from his athletic duties in 1943, but continued to teach before his death. (2)

	[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (2) He later coached football, basketball and track. (3) He became the head athletic coach in 1920. In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players into teams according to ages, each fraternal organization in the league having two teams. (4)		[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (3) He later coached football, basketball and track. (4) He became the head athletic coach in 1920. In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players into teams according to ages, each fraternal organization in the league having two teams. (5)

	His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (5) The coaching of Professor Cretzmeyer annually led to Academy teams participation in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition. As the academy's football coach, he had two undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. During his tenure, his football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (6)		His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (6) The coaching of Professor Cretzmeyer annually led to Academy teams participation in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition. As the academy's football coach, he had two undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. During his tenure, his football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (7)

	A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (7)		A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (8)

	In 1944 the annual homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (8) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (9)		In 1944 the annual homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (9) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (10)


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	1. "~~Vince Dowd to Coach~~ College ~~and Gubs Five~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', ~~November 18~~, ~~1943~~, p. 11		1. "Dubuque College Basketball Team, Hawkeye Conference Champions (1915), ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', March 14, 1915, p. 21

	2. "~~John W. Cretzmeyer Celebrates His 25th Year with Columbia Academy~~," ''Telegraph-Herald ~~and Times-Journal~~'', November 18, ~~1934~~, p. 18		2. "Vince Dowd to Coach College and Gubs Five," ''Telegraph-Herald'', November 18, 1943, p. 11

	3. "~~Vince Dowd~~..."		3. "John W. Cretzmeyer Celebrates His 25th Year with Columbia Academy," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', November 18, 1934, p. 18

	4. "~~City Fraternal League One Year Old; Celebrities,~~" ~~''Telegraph-Herald'', September 25, 1934, p. 2~~		4. "Vince Dowd..."

	5. ~~Meyer, Jeff,~~ "~~Reflecting Back on the Gub Club~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 20~~, ~~2018~~, p. 8		5. "City Fraternal League One Year Old; Celebrities," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 25, 1934, p. 2

	6. "~~Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute~~," ''Telegraph Herald.'' ~~January 18~~, ~~1933~~, p. 10		6. Meyer, Jeff, "Reflecting Back on the Gub Club," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 20, 2018, p. 8

	7. ~~Meyer~~		7. "Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute," ''Telegraph Herald.'' January 18, 1933, p. 10

	8. ~~"Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14~~		8. Meyer

	9. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10		9. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14

			10. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10

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	[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (2) He later coached football, basketball and track. (3) He became the head athletic coach in 1920. In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players into teams according to ages, each fraternal organization in the league having two teams. (4)		[[Image:cretz2.png\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Among many lay instructors at the Academy, Cretzmeyer began his coaching duties in 1913 with the baseball team. One of his stars was [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]]. (2) He later coached football, basketball and track. (3) He became the head athletic coach in 1920. In his later years, he was among those who were active in the [[INTER-FRATERNAL BASEBALL LEAGUE]] of Dubuque. He encouraged the organization to continue and to consider dividing the players into teams according to ages, each fraternal organization in the league having two teams. (4)

	His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (4) The coaching of Professor Cretzmeyer annually led to Academy teams participation in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition. As the academy's football coach, he had two undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. During his tenure, his football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (5)		His students were christened the "Gubs" (his favorite expression was "By Gubs") or "Cretzmen." Reserves on teams carried the nickname "Gublets." (5) The coaching of Professor Cretzmeyer annually led to Academy teams participation in the Loyola University Catholic High School Invitational in Chicago. Columbia Academy won the Catholic State High School football championships in 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930. From 1925 to 1931 Columbia football teams scored 1,027 points against 343 from the opposition. As the academy's football coach, he had two undefeated seasons in 1920 and 1937. During his tenure, his football teams won over 75 percent of their games. (6)

	In 1944 the annual homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (6) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (7)		A member of the Knights of Columbus, Cretzmeyer was among many local men interested in the Community Boyology Institute which considered the leisure problems of modern boys and the many programs operated for their benefit. As a result the institute was brought to Dubuque for one week in January 1933 under the sponsorship of the Knights. (7)

			In 1944 the annual homecoming was dedicated to his memory. (8) At half-time of the Loras Academy-Aquinas of La Crosse homecoming game a tribute to him was read by The Rev. M. J. Martin, president of Loras College. [[KENLINE, Robert\|Robert KENLINE]], a student and athlete under Cretzmeyer, spoke on behalf of the Loras alumni. The dedication closed with the playing of "Taps." (9)


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	5. Meyer, Jeff, "Reflecting Back on the Gub Club," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 20, 2018, p. 8		5. Meyer, Jeff, "Reflecting Back on the Gub Club," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 20, 2018, p. 8

	6. ~~Ibid~~.		6. "Large Attendance is Anticipated at Boyology Institute," ''Telegraph Herald.'' January 18, 1933, p. 10

			7. Meyer

	7. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14		8. "Dedicate Homecoming to Late Loras Coach," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 22, 1944, p. 14

	8. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10		9. "Tribute is Paid to 'Cretz," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 30, 1944, p. 10