Cardinals Climb From Basement as Giants Lead via Night Wins
St. Louis moved up to seventh after beating Philadelphia 8-3 in a night game, narrowing the gap to fifth place. Brooklyn and Boston split results, while New York and Detroit held near the top in American standings. Third baseman Billy Rigney drove the Giants with a squeeze bunt for the decisive 12th inning, adding a homer earlier.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
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Beadle Leads Junior Golf Tourney Flight
Bob Beadle qualified for the championship flight in the Iowa junior golf tournament at Fort Dodge with a 47 46 92 and will face Bob Sunstrum of Oskaloosa in the opening round. Danny Young and George Olsen of Atlantic also compete, with Young at 62 48 100 and Olsen 57 56 113. Medalist Bob Fisher of Boone carded 74, five strokes ahead of nearest rivals Dick Anderson of Boone and David Rossey of Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa
Fort Dodge
Bob Sunstrum
Oskaloosa
Danny Young
George Olsen
Atlantic
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Dean Wilson
Olsen
Don Green
Ames
Bob Fisher
Boone
Dick Anderson
David Rossey
Cedar Rapids
Prepster Whiffs 23 of 27 Batters in Whitehall Victory
Curt Simmons the Whitehall High pitcher struck out 23 of 27 batters in a 3-2 win over Easton High in Easton Pennsylvania. The 18 year old fanned 11 Phillies in an exhibition last week and worked the game except for the sixth inning when two walks and a wild pitch allowed two Easton runs. Easton managed four hits.
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Curt ‘Simmons
Whitehall High
Whitehall
Easton High
Philadelphia Phillies
Zaharias Reaches British Amateur Final in Golf
Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver beat Jean Donald of Scotland 7 and 5 to move into the British women’s amateur final at Gullane Scotland on June 11. She had earlier eliminated Frances Stephens 3 and 2 in the quarterfinals and will face Jacqueline Gordon of London in tomorrow’s 36 hole final after Gordon defeated Jessie Valentine 3 and 2 in the other semi-final.
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Jessie Valentine
Toledo Wins From Columbus Before Record Home Crowd
At Swayne Field a 15 year attendance record crowd of 15 406 watched Toledo defeat Columbus 5 to 4 to stay two games behind Kansas City in the pennant race. Bill Goodman debuted with Louisville driving in the winning run in a 4 to 3 rally over Indianapolis in the other game.
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Associated Press
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Dick Ives Named Coach at Parsons College
Fairfield Iowa June 11. Dick Ives of Diagonal Iowa a four year University of Iowa basketball player is appointed basketball and baseball coach for Parsons College. He will start duties in September after graduating from Iowa last week.
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Diagonal
University of Iowa
Parsons College
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Last Night's Fights Memphis Knockout Wins
Rocky Graziano stopped Eddy Finazzo in Memphis while Jackie Darthard defeated Don Lee in Kansas City in a technical knockout. In Brooklyn Jimmy Warren outpointed Walter Lewis as listed, with weights noted for each fighter.
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Associated Press
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Rocky Graziano
New York
Eddy Finazzo
Baltimore
Kansas City
Kan
Jackie Darthard
T. K
Highway signs warn drivers to slow down and follow limits
Signs along the highway read slow curve speed limit and similar messages to protect motorists. They emphasize obeying the posted limits to reduce accidents and injuries.
Sioux City and Pueblo Tied Up in Second Berth
Des Moines moved farther ahead in the Western League standings as Pueblo and Sioux City battled for second place. Sam Webb pitched for Sioux City in an 8-1 victory while Des Moines opened its series against Denver with a 10-5 win.
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Harold Garrett
Hal Jungblath
Cravath Rupp Head Staff At Coaches School
The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the instructors for the summer coaching school August 18 to 23 at Spirit Lake. Jeff Cravath and Emmett Stuber will lead football instruction. Adolph Rupp and Bruce Drake head basketball. Turner, Logan, Vogel, Scott, and Easton cover health, injuries, baseball, wrestling, and track. Three Iowa high school coaches and Chisholm and Englund will join, handling girls basketball and six man football.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa High School Athletic Association
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University of Southern California
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Emmett R. Stuber
Town State College
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Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Bruce Drake
Cage
University of Oklahoma
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New York City
Authority On Health and
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Los Angeles
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University of Iown
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Cornell College
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Bill) Easton
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Herb Cormack
Iowa City
Iowa State
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Davenport
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West Waterloo
R. H. Chisholm
J. H. Englund
College Springs
Golfers Grind Grooves as Inspectors Frown on Clubs
In St Louis USGA inspectors examined 40 club sets for the national open. Most grooves were too wide or too close, risking excess spin. Defending champion Lloyd Mangrum had one sand wedge ground down, while Sam Snead and Skip Alexander had every club rejected.
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U. S
USGA
Lloyd Mangrum
Bobby
South Africa
Sam Snead
Skip Alexander
James Standish
Detroit
Public Links Committee
Richard Tufts
Pinehurst
N. C
Golf Group
Tufts
Minor Leaguer Refuses Major League Sale
Tucson dispatch reports Whitey Slowe left fielder for the Hisbee Yanks of the Arizona Texas league inserted a clause in his contract forbidding sale to any major league club. League president Gus Michaels disclosed the provision. Slowe, once crippled by arthritis, chose the southwest for health reasons and now plays well.
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Ariz
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Hisbee Yanks
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Bisbee
Southwest
Watermelon theft ends with payment to farmer
James Thompson of Cooper County received a letter and $2 for melons twenty years after the patch theft. The note, from a former Cooper Drive resident, warns to be careful on a motor trip.
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Cooper, Ia
James Thompson
Greene County
Thompson
Cooper
Iowa Electric seeks public franchise in Cass County Iowa
Official notice from the Iowa State Commerce Commission announces a petition by Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids to erect operate and maintain 6600 volt electric transmission lines over and across Cass County lands highways and streams Hearing set for July 1 1947 at 10 am in Des Moines Iowa Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing and may be represented by authorized agents Carl W Reed B M Richardson and David B Long commissioners attest secretary Geo L McCaughan dated Des Moines Iowa June 2 1947
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Iowa State Commerce Commission
Cass County
Iowa Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
Carl W. Reed
B. M. Richardson
David B. Long
Geo. L. McCaughan
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Cass County
In the District Court of Iowa Cass County probate case No 5667 the executrix Ellen W. Relyer has qualified as executrix of the estate of C S Relyea deceased. Those owing the estate must pay and those with claims must present them as required by law. Dated June 11 1947. Whitmore Whitmore attorneys for the estate.
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State of
Iowa
Cass County
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Relyea
C. S. Relyea
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Crop Prospects Much Worse in Iowa on June 1
Des Moines reports June 1 crop prospects in Iowa are much less favorable than a year ago. A late May freeze in the northwest and heavy rains in the south, southeast, and central areas caused extensive damage and delayed corn and soybean planting. Oats production is estimated at 197,307,000 bushels based on June 1 conditions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Wheat Output Compared To Prior Year Falls Short
The report notes last year’s production reached 220,476,000 bushels, and current figures show a lower total. Analysts attribute the drop to weather patterns and pests impacting yields across several regions.
Atlantic Golf Club to Host One Day Open Tournament
The Atlantic Golf and Country Club hosts a Sunday open tournament for section and local guests. The 27 hole match play offers three prizes per eight players flight. Registration closes at 10 am with breakfast served until 8:30 and lunch at noon.
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The
Atlantic Golf and Country Club
Ossian Implement Dealer Dies in Scaffold Fall
Herbert Elishart 54 Ossian implement dealer was killed after falling three feet from a scaffold while installing a hay fork at the Lester Kipp barn near Ossian. He operated as an implement dealer in Ossian and died yesterday from the accident.
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Ossian, Ia
Herbert Elishart
Ossian
Lester Kippharn
House Public Works approves flood relief bill in midwest
Washington June 11 The house public works committee backed a bill for a 15 million emergency appropriation to repair levees and protection works damaged by midwestern floods. Rep Wilson said Republican leadership backed swift passage due to mounting flood damage as the bill heads to the house for action tomorrow. Don't drive if you drink.
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Washington
House Public Works Committee
Wilson
R-Ind
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