Stock car racing thrills large Burlington crowd at Fairgrounds
Auto racing at the Fairgrounds drew a huge Burlington crowd as stock cars entered included a 1941 Plymouth driven by Donald White and a popular 1937 Ford driven by Dick Hobel who won the main event after Jerry Draper lost a wheel. The event showcased battered cars and a rough, rugby like action with even talk of spectators entering their own wagons next week.
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Kupferschmid Sparks Traveling Team in Bowling Match
Eastern Iowa Traveling league teams from Rock Island Cedar Rapids Iowa City Muscatine and Burlington compete as Oliva's Burlington led by Warren Coadh and Ralph Kupferschmid anchors with Rog er Weimer Dick Lewis. Kupferschmid posted 247 game 666 series as Oliva's defeated Central Alleys Rock Island three games. Next Sunday the squad travels to Rock Island for a rematch.
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Famed Sharpshooters To Appear Here
Ernie and Dot Lind, praised as America’s No 1 exhibition shooters, will perform a public shooting exhibition at Blackhawk Gun Club on October 5 at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Izaak Walton league, the event will feature rapid-fire feats and audience Q&A on shooting.
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Marksman showcased by Linds in firearm exhibition
The account notes practice time and the potential for becoming a marksman as Dot fires single and double barrel shotguns at aerial targets. She consistently hits many shots with one hand while the Linds stress safety in firearm handling during the exhibition.
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Dot
Officials Out of Line Referee Costs Home Team Friday Night
The game was marred by a controversial referee who twice erased four yard penalties and drew heavy crowd discontent. Players and fans blamed the officiating for hindering both teams during Friday night action.
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Kemper and BJC clash amid rough game and wary crowds
An observer described Kemper as battered after a hard-fought contest with Burlington's Kemper equal in size. BJC stands out as a strong program with Roy Martin a breakout runner and a rugged line. Fans question the illegal substitution call as BJC plans a road game against Wentworth while warlike sentiment toward military academies grows.
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