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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1946

Page

6

Sub Par Rounds Scarce at Augusta Masters

Two ex servicemen Chick Harbert of Detroit and Herman Kelser of Akron posted 69s to lead the Masters after two rounds at Augusta National. The tough course and gusty wind limited many stars, with Ben Hogan and Sam Snead at 74 and Jimmy Demaret at 75. Byron Nelson remained in contention, tying for sixth after a 72.

Augusta Chick Harbert Detroit Herman Kelser Akron Ohio Harbert Keiser Augusta National Ben Hogan Sammy Snead Jimmy DeMaret Sammy Byrd Byron Nelson Nelson G.I Atlantic Mediterranean Navy Freddy Haas New Orleans Toney Penna Cincinnati Vic Ghezzi Knoxville Chick Harber Marer Owls Fred Haas New Orlean Vicanez Tenn Ton Penna Jonn "Bulla Phoenix Ariz Carey Middlecoff Memphis Toledo Jimmy Thomson Ls Angeles Jim Turnesa New George Schnelter Salt Lake City Hershey Herman Barron New York Pan Snead Hot Springz Abrasa Little Monterey Handler Harper Portsmouth Thanas Heafner Charlotte N.C Jim Ferrier Chicago Harold McSpader Mal BrocSpaden Sanford Sam Byrd Detroi Aus Texas Jim Foulls Bob Hamilton Bobby Jones Atlanta Ed Dudley Auguste Claude Harmon Mangrum Los Angeles Harrisburg Tomny Palmer Badin Felix Serafin Scranton

Kenmore Golf Course to Open This Saturday

Kenmore golf course the citys only 18 hole public layout will open for the season Saturday. Manager March Demartellaere says greens and fairways are in good condition. No pro has been named to operate facilities or give lessons but one is expected to be hired for the season.

Kenmore March Demartellaere

St Louis Hermann Undertakers Move To Second In ABC Meet

The Hermann Undertakers of St. Louis rose to second place in the five-man standings at the American Bowling Congress championships with a 2943 total. The Sea-Van Valleys of East Syracuse, N Y, moved to third with 2913. The Hermanns are former national match game champions and own the all-time high series of 3797 set in 1937.

Buffalo N. Y Hermann Undertakers St. Louis Sea-Van Valleys Syracuse Hermanns

Canadiens Near Sweep In Hockey Cup Playoff

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 4 to 2 to take a 3-0 lead in the 1946 final series. If they win the fourth game Sunday, they will become the first NHL team to sweep the playoffs undefeated and claim the Stanley Cup.

Lord Stanley Canada Quebec Boston N.H.L Chicago

Fort Wayne Zollners and Oshkosh All-Stars open pro basketball final

The Zollners and the All-Stars begin a three game series for the world professional basketball championship in Chicago tonight.

Chicago Fort Wayne Zollners Oshkosh

Red Peppers on Mexican Baseball and Joe Louis Fight Prices

The column discusses the Mexican baseball league run by the Pasquels, eight teams, wide city range, player shifts, and lack of income tax. It notes fans’ genuine interest, betting culture, and compares price expectations for the Joe Louis Billy Conn bout at Yankee Stadium. It also cites Jimmy Dykes urging higher pay for players to offset Mexican competition and critiques large rookie bonuses versus sparse star salaries.

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Oklahoma Aggie Athletes Clean Up In Three Sports

Oklahoma A and M caps 15 months of top sport with national titles in football basketball and wrestling. Highlights include Cotton Bowl title in January 1945, Sugar Bowl win in January 1946, national wrestling and basketball championships in 1946, plus multiple conference titles and All-America honors for Bob Fenimore and Bob Kurland.

Oklahoma Aggie Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A. & M Texas Christian Eas Saint Mary’s Missouri Valley Oklahoma City Bob Fenimore Bob Kurland

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