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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1952

Page

2

Konno Aims for Free Style Sweep at AAU Meet

Ford Konno the 19-year-old freshman from Ohio State seeks a clean sweep of the free style distances after winning the 1500 and 440 at the AAU championships in New Haven. John Marshall of Yale faces a career low in form while Davies of Michigan makes two American records in 220 yards breaststroke and 200 meters freestyle as New Haven hosts final events.

New Haven Conn Ford Konno John Marshall Konno Mike” Peppe Oho Marshall Yale

Stassforth Takes Third in 220 Yard Breaststroke at AAU

Bowen Stassforth of Iowa finished third in the 220yard breaststroke at the national AAU indoor championships in New Haven Conn. John Davies of Michigan won in 2 29.1, breaking the listed American and meet records of 2 29.3 set by Bob Brawner of Princeton in 1950. Gerald Holan of Ohio State was second with 2 30 and Stassforth clocked 2 35.5.

New Haven

Fight Results From The Associated Press_NY St Nicholas area

Sports brief reporting incomplete names and venues with scattered text. Readable bits mention Stossen and Ex St Louis and geographic hints Providence RK and New York top area coverage with fight result notes.

The Associated Press New York Providence Stossen Gkesisy St. Louis

Patterson Breakfast Show Returns to KCRG

The Pat Patterson family bring an informal morning program to KCRG starting Monday at 8:15. The show originates from their new home at 315 Cottage Grove Avenue SE and runs Monday through Friday with Pam, 12, sharing school stories from Franklin High.

KCRG Pat Patterson Pattersons Cottage Grove Avenue SE Pam Franklin High Il

St Louis Team Takes Lead in ABC Tourney

St Louis bowlers dominated the American Bowling Congress meet in Milwaukee. The Ziern Antiques squad led the team all events with a 9,216 pinfall and a 204.36 average as Don Carter topped individual all events with 1,932 pins including 703 in singles.

St. Louis ABC Milwaukee American Bowling Congress Ziern Antiques Don Carter Ray Bluth Tom Hennessey Pat Patterson Don McClaren Zierns Carter

Three Baseball Rules Meetings Scheduled

The Iowa High School Athletic Association will hold three baseball rules meetings next week. Armstong high school hosts on April 7 at 7 30 p m Mason City high school hosts on April 8 and North Des Moines high school hosts on April 9 at 7 30 p m.

UCLA to Face Texas on GridIron in 1955

UCLA announced it will play Texas in football in September 1955, marking the third meeting between the programs. Texas previously defeated UCLA 21-14 in the opening game last season, and Texas also beat the Bruins 7-0 in 1940.

UCLA Texas Westwood Calif Ins University of California At

Injured Eye of Young Pitcher Is Removed

The injured left eye of 20 year old pitcher Bob Slaybaugh was removed in an emergency operation at Barnes hospital. Dr. S Albert Manser performed the operation after a rupture at the rear of the eyeball forced removal. Slaybaugh, property of the St. Louis Cardinals, was struck by a line drive during batting practice in St Petersburg, Florida. He had a 17 10 record with Goldsboro, North Carolina, last year.

ST. Louis Bob Slaybaugh Barnes Hospital S. Albert Manser Slaybaugh Hartville Ohio St. Louis Cardinals St. Petersburg Fla Redbirds Omaha Goldsboro N. C

KCRK Radio Schedule Highlights Weekend Lineup

The listing shows KCRK FM 96.9 and Channel 245 with a Saturday night lineup. Programs include Sports Parade at 6 00, News at 6 15, Down You Go at 6 30, 20estions at 7, organo at 7 00, Nagano O at 8 00, Lombardosand at 8 30, Chi Theater at 9 00 and News at 10 00.

Brown Oe Organo R.nagan O Lombardosand Chi

Radio Schedule for Liberty Network Evening Programs

KWCR 1450 AM announces Liberty Network schedule with Crosby Wallace Du 6 30 New 35 Sunday School Truth 7 30 Scoreboard 9 00 Music 9 15 Chas Antell 9 30 U N 10 30 Dancing Party airing times listed for evening lineup.

Chas. Antell

Cornell Wrestler Bettucci Faces Round Robin After Five Wins

Frank Bettucci of Cornell won five straight AAU matches to reach the round robin stage in the 147.5 pound welterweight division. A complex scoring tangle left him technically eliminated, then reinstated for consideration in the final round against Newt Copple and Edwin Rooney, as Henry Wittenberg and Bill Smith also moved toward titles.

Ithaca N. Y Frank Bettucci Cornell University Cornell Barton Hall Bettucci Edwin Rooney Long Island Grapplers Newt Copple Champaign Ill Melvin Northrup Robert Bury Copple Rooney Uncle Sam Henry Wittenberg New York Bill Smith Cedar Falls David Hunter New York Athletic Club

Rock Island Channel Schedule Note

A fragmented listing notes a Saturday schedule with early and late times including 8:30 and 7:00 entries and mentions of Ken Murray in connection with a clock event or program.

Father Ken Murray

Television Guide Fragments from Davenport Channel Readout

Fragmentary TV guide notes show Channel 5 scheduling Mray 30 with a 6:00 start and Channel 4 listing Mystery Hour. Names and exact times are unclear but indicate a mixed lineup across stations.

Teal wins 106th Grand National at Aintree

Teal captured the 106th Grand National at Aintree England defeating 46 rivals. Legal Joy finished second and Wot No Sun placed third in the four mile 856 yard course with 30 jumps.

Aintree England Teal Legal Joy Wot No Sun

Colesburg Tops Greeley 13 to 5 in Season Opener

Colesburg high school opened baseball with a 13 to 5 win over Greeley here Friday. Three Colesburg pitchers limited the visitors to three hits over five innings. Gary Bush and Buford Friedline both went 2 for 3 to pace the Colesburg offense.

The Gazette Colesburg Colesburg High School Greeley Gary Bush Buford Friedline Harba Rich Sampson Wilson

Study Minnows to Perfect the Use of Streamer Flies

Learn from minnows about streamer fly technique by watching their actions. Swing with the current, vary movement, and let the fly idle to entice more fish. Patience and timing improve catches, with a suggestion to use four on two spiri in fast water.

Four NCAA boxing champs in tonight's semifinal slate

In Madison Wisconsin four national titlists advance to the NCAA boxing semifinals led by Neil Ofsthun from Minnesota Ev Conley of Washington State Chuck Spieser of Michigan State and Bob Ranck of Wisconsin The host Badgers top the 18 teams with five points as the tournament narrows toward team honors for Wisconsin Michigan State and Gonzaga.

Madison Wis Neil Ofsthun Minnesota Ev Conley Washington State Chuck Spieser Michigan State Bob Ranck Wisconsin Spieser Gonzaga

Marjorie Lindsay Reaches Trans Miss Semifinals

In Phoenix Arizona, Marjorie Lindsay, Curtiss Cup veteran from Decatur Illinois and 1950 meet winner, advances to the Trans Miss semis. She draws Edean Anderson, medalist from Helena Montana, in the upper bracket as two other semifinals feature Ruth Prather of Phoenix vs Lyle Bowman of Richmond California and other matchups amid 94 degree heat at the Arizona Country Club.

Phoenix, Ariz Arizona Country Club Marjorie Lindlsay Decatur Ill Edean Anderson Helena Mont Ruth Prather Phoenix Lyle Bowman Richmond Calif

Star studded pair anchors state film bill

Nadine Subotnik reviews two MGM features Just This Once and Its a Big Country. Just This Once follows a Cinderella like heiress who tests a prince while a sharp attorney and a prudent guardian navigate a millionaire’s fortune. It mixes clever quips and strong performances by Janet Leigh and Peter Lawford. It’s a Big Country assembles eight episodes with stars like Gene Kelly Gary Cooper and Ethel Barrymore to present American themes amid broad sketches and social prejudice.

Nadine Subotnik Janet Leigh Peter Lawford Thither Lewis Stone Richard Anderson Miss Leigh Lawford Don Weis MGM Ethel Barrymore Gene Kelly Keefe Brasselie Gary Cooper

Saturday Theater Time Listings

Paramount Great Show on Earth schedules at 1 3 45 6 30 9 15. IOWA Apache Pass 1 4 10 7 25 10 20 Finders Keepers 2 50 6 05 9 05. STATE Just This Once 1 4 05 7 15 9 45 Its a Big Coun 2 35 5 40 8 50. PALACE Second Woman 3 9 50 Bannerline 1 35 5 8 25. TIMES Painting the Clouds with Sunshine 2 35 6 20 10 05 Harlem Globetrotters 1 15 5 18 45. STRAND California Passage 1 50 5 05 8 10 Mr OMalley meets Mrs Malone 3 35 6 40 55. MARION Honeychile 3 45 6 50 10 Cimarron Kid 2 20 5 25 8 40.

Ae Theater Ate Ane Gazette Paramante Lis Iowa Palace California O’malley Malone Marion—“Honeychile Cimarron Kid

Nebraska shuts out Drake 10 0 in season opener

Nebraska pitchers limit Drake to three hits as Bob Gleason. Chuck Wright. Don Muenster combine for a 10-0 victory. Ray Novak and Murray Backhaus drive in three runs each with triples while Drake catcher Jay McGaffee suffers a split finger in the second inning.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Drake Bob Gleason Chuck Wright Don Muenster Ray Novak Murray Backhaus Jay McGaffee

Raffensperger Denies Arizona State Coach Job Application

Iowa City AP reporting Leonard Raffensperger, former Iowa football coach, said he did not apply for the Arizona State University head coaching job in Tempe. He said he sent a letter of inquiry and did not consider it an application.

Iowa City Leonard Raffensperger Iowa Arizona State Tempe Raffensperger

Major Baseball Results From Friday Curated Card

Scores across leagues show Boston A nine Fort Worth three and New York A five Atlanta LA four. Brooklyn N seven Boston N six. Chicago A six Dallas six segundo and Chicago A eight Dallas Texas six. Philadelphia A six Baltimore Int six. Tornado disruption noted near Hat tiesburg Mississippi.

Boston Fort Worth Texas New York Atlanta Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Hattiesburg Miss Tornado Brooklyn Dallas Philadelphia Baltimore

Two Editors Lead KCRG KCRK Twenty Questions Panel

Johnny McPhee and Fred Van Deventer headline the panel as editors. McPhee guides the campus monthly Prince ton Tiger in its new issue while Van Deventer emulates him as a serious campus figure.

Kcrg-Kcrk Fred van Deventer Johnny McPhee Johnny Princeton Tiger

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