Record purse distributed to race drivers at Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis racing event distributed a record $201,035 in prizes for the 500 mile race. Johnny Parsona won $57,458.63 for top honors, with drivers earning varying amounts from tape corrections and lap prizes. The purse included a Mercury pace car and multiple trophies plus a year of free meals in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Johnny Parsona
van Nuys
Calif
T. E
Pop) Myers
Speedway
Ervin Wolfe
Tulsa
Okla
Jose Chitwood
Tony Bettenhausen
Wolfe
Bill Holland
Miami
Kids Fish Day at Cumberland Pond Seeks Young Anglers
More than 150 firms and individuals back the Cass County Game Conservation Club event on Sunday from 1 to 4 pm at a farm pond one mile north of Cumberland on County K. Kids 12 and under compete for prizes including rods reels and minnow pails with separate awards for first fish smallest largest and largest number. Free Cokes and candy bars for all. Boys and girls welcome. safety rules ban rods and reels. cane or willow poles only. Contestants bait their own hooks and cast their lines. adults must remove caught fish. Bring own gear and bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Game Conservation Club
Cumberland
Williams Seeks Trade From Red Sox Amid Hostile Fans
New York Post sports columnist Jimmy Cannon reports Ted Williams, baseball’s top paid star, plans to ask Boston to trade him after a season he believes could be his last with the Red Sox. Williams favors a move to Detroit, with Cleveland and the Yankees as the only other clubs able to afford him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Cannon
New York Post
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Boston
Red Sox
Detroit
Cleveland
Yankees
Reading speed may rise with orthoptic training study
Optometrists providing specialized visual training report improved reading pace and comprehension. The study notes that targeted orthoptic exercises can enhance speed and accuracy in decoding text, suggesting a direct link between visual training and reading performance.
Arcaro Jokey Louie Surges On Ohio Tracks Near Cincinnati
Louis Arcaro, cousin of famed jockey Eddie Arcaro, rides on Ohio tracks and aims to match his relative’s turf fame. A Mt. Healthy, Ohio resident near Cincinnati, he seeks prominence in the American racing scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Arcaro
America
Louie Arcaro
Ohio
Eddie
Louis Arcaro
Mt. Healthy
Cincinnati
International
Attendance Down Thirteen Percent in Major Leagues
Major league attendance falls 13 percent through April and May as 1949 totals drop from 5,056,425 to 3,928,509. Philadelphia Phillies unique rise with Eddie Sawyer guiding 219,773 at home in 14 dates, while New York Giants and Boston Braves lag behind prior year figures. Chicago also shows a significant decline.
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New York
Philadelphia Phillies
Eddie Sawyer
Phils
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Louisville Takes Doubleheader With Indians
Indianapolis led the league but Louisville swept a twin bill 3-1 and 6-5 at Louisville. Jack Griffore limited the Indians to four hits in game one while Al Grunwald’s pinch hit grand slam fueled a ninth inning uprising in game two. Minneapolis beat St Paul 2-1 as Eric Tipton homered. Kansas City tied Milwaukee 0-0 in 10 innings before travel halted play. Toledo at Columbus postponed by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Louisville
Indians
Minneapolis
Colonels
Jack Griffore
al Grunwald
St. Paul
Bill Ayers
Eric Tipton
Harry Taylor
Apostles
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Twin-Cities
Blues
Toledo
Columbus
Prevent Brooder Fires by Checking Heating Equipment
Inspect heating facilities and electric gear in brooder houses for defects that could cause fires. Accidental fires are often preventable with timely repairs before ignition.
Night games set for New York Chicago Detroit Boston and others
Baseball standings show New York 26 10 .722 Detroit 22 12 .647 lead the American League. Boston 24 18 .571 Cleveland 20 17 .641 Washington 19 17 .287 Philadelphia 14 24 .680 St. Louis 8 24 .242. Tonight two Chicago at New York games and two Detroit at Philadelphia games listed for later today.
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New York
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Associated Press
G.B. L Pet
Brooklyn
Boston Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Tomeorrow
Davenport Wins Baseball Title in Iowa Championship
Davenport Blue Devils claim their second straight state title and sixth since 1940 by beating Glidden 12 to 4 in the final. Kal Lindsey pitched four hits with 12 strikeouts and hit a homer in the seventh as Davenport improved to 22 1 on the season before about 1600 fans. Buckles drove in four runs and Newman added a triple and two singles as Glidden made nine errors in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Davenport
Iowa
Blue Devils
Glidden
Kal Lindsey
Ken Buckles
Willie Newman
Lindsey and
Strenger
B. Tryon
K. Hulsebus
J. Hulsebus
de Wees
Murray Weir on Waiver List
Murray Wier former University of Iowa scoring champion was placed on waivers by the Chicago Blackhawks of the NBA after requesting his release. If unclaimed he could join the Waterloo Hawks of the NBL, after scoring 429 points last season and averaging 7.7. The Blackhawks lineup includes guards Frankie Brian Johnny Logan Dike Eddleman and Gene Vance.
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Rock Island
Murray Wier
University of Iowa
Tricky Blackhawks
National Basketball Association
Wier
Ben Kerner
Waterloo Hawks
Blackhawks
Frankie Brian
Johnny Logan
Dike Eddleman
Gene Vance
Big Ten Baseball Pitchers Lead With Clean Records
Chicago based report notes Glen Drahn of Iowa with a 4 0 record and Thorn ton Kipper of Wisconsin with a 5 0 mark as the league's top pitchers as the season ends for most teams Purdue and Ohio State still to conclude play this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Glen Drahn
Iowa
Thornton Kipper
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Purdue
Ohio State
Drive Safely with Time to Spare and No Speeding
The notice urges patience on the road, advising drivers to allow ample travel time and avoid speeding to ensure safe arrival at their destination. It cautions that speeding endangers others and oneself and emphasizes careful, deliberate driving.
Zamparini Mile Record in NCAA Spotlight at Minneapolis
At the NCAA track championships June 16-17 in Minneapolis at least six runners chase Lou Zamparini’s 4:08.23 mile record. Wisconsin’s Don Gehrmann leads a strong field, with Yale’s George Wade, Michigan State’s Bill Mack, Kansas’ Bob Karnes, Ohio State’s Len Truex, and Missouri’s Bill McGuire among contenders.
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New York
Lou Zamparin
Minneapolis
Don Gehrmann
Wisconsin
Don
Wade
McGuire
Karnes
Gehrmann
Mack
Truex
Southern California
Jim Fuchs
Yale
Dick Attlesey
Southern Cal
Andy Stanfield
Seton Hall
Don McEwen
Michigan
Vic Frank
Bud Held
Stanford
Vic Toweel Wins Bantam Crown From Ortiz in Johannesburg
Vic Toweel a 28 year old former wood carver from South Africa defeats Manuel Ortiz in Wembley Stadium Johannesburg by an undisputed 15 round decision to claim the bantamweight title. 27000 fans roar as Ortiz concedes defeat and Toweel bleeds but remains champion.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Manuel Ortiz
Ring
Vic Toweel
Toweel
Ortiz
Wembley Stadium
Pride
el Centro
Calif
Ray Luna
Fight managers clash over radio and TV spoils at IBC
New York reports managers guild demands a 50-50 split of radio and television receipts after the IBC contract expired. The IBC refuses to halve profits, offering concessions but resisting a full middle split. The stalemate endangers future Madison Square Garden shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Boxing Club
Managers Guild
IBC
Vhry
Madison Square Garden
Cut Your Speed When Dusk Falls to Save Lives
A brief safety notice urges drivers to slow down at dusk to prevent accidents and protect pedestrians. Authorities emphasize reduced visibility and the need for vigilance as daylight fades.
Deputy Sheriff Arrested in Narcotics Probe
Woodbury county deputy Glenn D. Smith 33 of Sergeant Bluffla was arrested in connection with a narcotics investigation and held without charge. Sheriff Edwin L. Lunde said Smith, a four year member of the staff, had his appointment revoked and was arrested at Sergeant Bluff. A bottle with a small quantity of powder was seized and will be analyzed to determine if it is narcotic.
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Sioux City
Woodbury County
Edwin L. Lunde
Glenn D. Smith
Griswold Woman Mary Hartman Dies in Council Bluffs
Griswold Mrs. Mary Hartman 76 died last evening at Mercy hospital Council Bluffs where she had been a patient since Saturday. Funeral services set for 2 p m Saturday at the Hartman home Griswold and 2 30 at St John Evangelical Reformed Noble township with Rev Harold G Zozler officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Born Feb 21 1874 in Hanover Germany she came to the United States at age 10. Survived by three sons Henry Kensett Louis Edward of near Lyman and three daughters Mrs Alfred Tiete Mrs Clarence Steinbeck of Noble township and Gertrude at home. Also two daughters Minnie and Gertrude predeceased.
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Hanover
Germany
United State
Noble Township
Griswold
Edward Hartman
Minnie
Gertrude
Minnis
Henry
Kensett
Louis
Edward
Near Lyman
Alfred Tiete
Clarence Steinbeck
Nobie Township
A damaged OCR note quotes urging patience to Dan
A fragment cautions Dan to take his time and mentions an ER context suggesting urgent medical or emergency care. The readable text hints at advice about not rushing.
Vote for Republican David 8. Long
A brief political item urges voters to back Republican David 8 Long in the Commerce Committee race. The note frames the choice as a straightforward party-aligned endorsement without additional policy detail.
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David
Long
Commerce Commies
Paige
Cass County Local Businesses and Notable Firms Listed
A compiled roster of local businesses and establishments in Cass County includes service stations, hardware stores, cafes, lumber yards, drug stores, markets, elevators, and vehicle suppliers. Names such as Baker's Cafe, Claussen Co, Phillips 66 Station, Walker Lumber, Gamble Store, Woolworth's, Safeway, and Spurgeon Mercantile appear among others, with a closing note that the listing is sponsored by the Cass County Game Conservation Club.
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Late Sports World News
Cumberland Pond
Williams
Nate Tisee
Nather Arcaro
Murray Weir
News-Telegraph
Lamperints
Bluffs
Central Loan Co
Atlantic State Bank
Bhis
CO. K
Lewis
Ingram’s Service Station
Brick Dory Fish Market
Lewis Cash Store
Art Kirchoff
Hugh Wilson
George Ebert Lewis
Miller Cavin
Harry Myers
Harlan Cohrz
Harry McClusky
Rhodes Transfer
Louie Schneider
Harold Morgan
Bill Felker
Otis Conn
Conn
Earl Roberts
Lete King
Jake Broderson
Baker's Cafe
Claud Cassady
Marker’s Hardware
Joyce Lumber Co
Mickey Quinn, Sr
Mickey Quinn, Jr
Orville Mauk
Anita
Huddleson Electric
James Rose
Phillips 66 Station
Kohl & Lantz
McIntire Cafe
Krotz Hardware
Phil's Super Market
Les Eddy
Clothier
Carl Benson
Alfred Dement
Gipple Insurance
Anita Oil Co
Smithers Produce
Chadwick Bros
Motor Inn
Shaffer & Son
Shaffer & Burns B. & FE. Tavern
Anita Pool Hall
Anita Lumber Co
Burke & Sons
Butch’s Tavern
Stager Cafe
Anita Hatchery
Miller Locker Rasmussen Hatchery Matthews Drug White Front Cafe
Jewett Elevator
Golden Rule Store
Fairmont Ice Cream
Behnken Motor
Anita State Bank
Walter Dorsey Arnett Steak House
B. D. Lindvall
Cleo R. Haynes
Radio Electric
C. P. Meredith
Robert O. Boseck
Griswold Motors
Roger Medsker
Willis Daft
Lyman Cafe
Schroeder
Proctor’s Store
H. L. Netz
Paul Breeling Ellis Muller
Russell Purkiser
Jessie Cranston
Roy Newman
Art DeHappart
Lyman Locker Lindeman Grocery
Mack Bell Produce
Massena
Doc Pace
East Side Cafe
Massena Drug
Yarger Auto Rex Yarger Campbell Grocery
Atlantic
Firestone Store
Western Auto
Sears Roebuck & Co. Robinson Hardware
Gamble Store
Bojens Hardware
Atlantic Hobby Shop
Lundberg Tire Service
Spurgeon Mercantile
Woolworth’s
Scott's
Safeway Super Market
Thrifty Food Store
Rex Pharmacy
Smitty’s Service
Carl Arnold
Scott Bros
Cleo Bond
Cumberland Savings Bank
DeVore Cafe
Henry Christensen Cumberland Enterprise
Daugherty
Charles Pigsley Persel
Conner Produce
Farmers’ Co-op Assn
Meyers
Snap-on Tool Co
Westman Store
O. G. Whitney
C. H. Spencer Edwards Garage
Burt Lee
L. M. Hodges
Harley Miller
Harley White
Frank Kralik
Cumberland Electric
Ben Edwards
H. L. Breckenmaker
Denham & Bond
Ralph Weaver
Antrim Lumber Co
Harry Chaney Dannen Elevator
Porter & Finnell
Harry White
al Allison
Norway
Center Story
Frank J. Pop, Jr
Wm. Riggs
Gordinier Drug
Gien Wolford
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Darlin
Clementine
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