Stock Car Racing at Burlington Fairgrounds Tops Local Night
A big Burlington crowd witnessed 49 stock cars race at the Fairgrounds, with a fast track and sharp driving. Jim Skerik won the feature, Red Untiedt and Jack Archer excelled in heats, while Jerry Draper and Duane Stoneking battled through the program.
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Fairgrounds
Burlington
Sonny Mensing
Doc Narbor
Norm Sayres
Mensing
Narbor
Rowe
Moffitt
Archer
Red Untiedt
Jim Dunnegan
Duane Stoneking
Jim Skerik
Bill Young
Red
Jack Archer
Jerry Draper
Skerik
Stoneking
Jack Dufort
Draper
Rookie Alf Rosen Leads Indians Early in 1946 Season
The Cleveland Indians’ Alf Rosen, a 26 year old rookie third baseman, shines in 22 games with eight homers and 20 runs scored and driven in. His sensational start fuels pennant chatter in northern Ohio while coach Oscar Melillo praises Rosen’s defense and work ethic as he fuels his rise from early spring struggles to standout form.
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Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
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Ted Williams
Rosen
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Williams
San Diego
Ken Keltner
Keltner
Boston
Ohio
Oscar Melillo
Melillo
Tribe
Notable old car lands a fast feature ride
An unreliable iron-for-sale vehicle drew attention as Narbor pushed it hard, matching a remarkable speed. The car driven by George Miller last Sunday delivered a feature time of 7.28.40, faster than typical this year, provoking astonishment and a quick check of other figures.
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George Miller
Narbor
Williams Slump Clouds Red Sox Pennant Hopes
The Boston Red Sox and Ted Williams face a rough start as Williams slumps and pitching underachieves. Manager Joe McCarthy’s terse press relations add to tension while fans and owners demand results, with third place status and a wary outlook for the pennant.
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Ted Williams
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Ted
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Sox
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Red Sox
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McCarthy
Williams
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Cliff Cox
East Moline
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Untiedt
Wayne Lee
Sayres
Bob Williams
Keith Lucas
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Ford
Spieces
Preston McCartney
McCartney
McCartiney
Heady
Skramsted
Martin
Bill MacDonald
Burlington Fairgrounds
Cljiwal Press Sports Gditun
VanOsdol Motors
Packard Sales and Service
Nebiker Insurance Agency
Jefferson St. Automobile Insurance
Buhmeyer Motor Sales
Oldsmobile
U. S
Nselvnes
Arion C&dé
ARION
Arion Club
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