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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1946

Page

4

Cedar Rapids Adds Baseball At McKinley And Wilson

McKinley and Wilson high schools in Cedar Rapids adopt baseball as an optional sport after a city council decision. Principal Paxson and Tracy announce the move, with Klinzman and Busby designated to coach at the two schools. Roosevelt already offers baseball, Franklin remains without the sport as the season nears.

Roy McHugh Cedar Rapids McKinley Wilson W. L. Paxson Pierre Tracy Roosevelt Franklin City Athletic Council Arthur C. Deamer Fred Winter McKinley-Wilson Earl Klinzman Jay Busby Klinzman American Legion Iowa Roosevelt Hotel

Keiser Leads Masters At Halfway Mark With Five Stroke Margin

Herman Keiser an ex navy storekeeper from Akron Ohio held a record setting lead five strokes clear at the Masters tournament midway after a four under par 68 to go with a 69 opening. Jimmy Thomson Los Angeles was two behind after 142 with Clayton Heafner Charlotte close at 143. Other notables Ben Hogan Bob Hamilton Toney Penna Chick Harbert Byron Nelson Jim Foulis and Jim Demaret trailed.

Augusta Herman Keiser Navy Akron Ohio Keiser Jimmy Thomson Los Angeles Thomson Clayton Heafner Charlotte Ben Hogan Hershey Bob Hamilton Chicago Toney Penna Cincinnati Chick Harbert Detroit Byron Nelson Toledo Jim Foulis Jim Demaret Houston Texas

Six Iowa Wrestlers Reach AAU Meet Quarterfinals

In New York six Iowans advanced to the quarter-finals of the National AAU wrestling championship. Richard Hauser of Davenport defeated George Kyros of Alameda 4:42 in the 121ing class while Dale Nelson of Eagle Grove Athletic Club won by decision. Other wins included Robert Conner of Cornell College and Manuel Macias of Davenport YMC A in the 115 pound class and Romero Macias of Davenport YMC A plus Leo Thomson of Waterloo in the 128 pound class with decisive scores.

NEW York Richard Hauser Davenport George Kyros Alameda Calif NAS Dale Nelson Eagle Grove Athletic Club Howard Johnston Southwestern Oklahoma Tech Robert Conner Cornell College Dale Kobler Newton N. J Boys Club

Cyclones edge Iowa State Teachers 1 0 in opener

Iowa State defeats Iowa State Teachers College 1 to 0 behind four hit pitching by Ralph Theobald. Dick Scott stole second and scored on Jack Buehner’s run producing the lone Cyclones tally in the second inning. The final line shows Town State 010 000 0 and Teachers 000 000 000 with Theobald, Phelps, Dodd and White in the field.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Ralph Theobald Iowa State Teachers College Cyclones Dick Scott Jack Buehner Town Theobald Phelps Dodd White Pittsburgh White Sox Chicago Cubs Hi Bithorn St. Louis Browns Browns Bill Nicholson Cub Billy Herman Dixie Walker Brooklyn Herman Walker Gene Hermanski Selma Ala Boston Cincinnati Harris Clark McGah Vander Meer Mueller Dobson Pytiak Beggs Lamanno Winter Haven Fin Syracuse Fit Buffalo Gates Bebber Lest Puilig Sierra Riebe Tabacheek Atlanta Gao Page Dickey Ayers McGowan Fis Alisney Jacksonville Toronto Jersey City McCrabb Crompton Younts Towers Sandel Grasso Booknight Columbia S. C Bream Nothe Franks Moore Shublet Garbark Birminham, Ale Detroit Trucks Richards Sain Mast Shreveport Chicago Pitsburon Groves, Caldwell (i Shicker, Gables V. Smit San Antonio Tex Geen A & Pay St. Louis Zoldak Gatehouse Hell Daytona Beach Rice Banister Patterson Parkhurst Calderone Atsepolte Minneapol Casen Memphis Sou Lucier Ban Barhelson Savino Ronaldson Lambert Aber- Snathy Chozen

Table Tennis Dual at Memorial Coliseum Tonight

Six man teams from Davenport and Cedar Rapids clash in a dual match starting at 7 tonight in the Memorial coliseum fourth floor ballroom. Cedar Rapids lineup includes Ralph Colby Evan Kearney Rocky Newton Russ Knapp Jim Bell and Carol Shadle.

Davenport Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum Ralph Colby Evan Kearney Rocky Newton Russ Knapp Jim Bell Carol Shadle

Smithing Holdouts and Strong Spring Starts Sweep Baseball News

Major league owners report bright notes as Verne Stephens returns to the Browns and Whitey Kurowski signs with St Louis while catcher Walker Cooper inks a two year Giants deal. Meanwhile bats and arms deliver wins across spring exhibitions including VanderMeer Beggs McCarthy Page and Bithorn lifting several teams to victories.

Verne Stephens St. Louis Browns Vera Cruz Browns Whitey Kurowski St. Louis Sam Breadon Pasquels Mickey Owen Dodgers Cincy Reds Johnny VanderMeer Joe Beggs Boston Red Sox Johnny McCarthy Boston Braves Detroit Virgil Trucks Joe Page Yanks Atlanta Harry Brecheen Mobile

Detroit to Host 1948 American Bowling Congress Tourney

Detroit earned the 1948 ABC tournament at a five hour ABC delegates meeting. William Blau of Madison was elected president. The 1947 event will be in Los Angeles. Chene Trombly Recreation five moved to second in team standings with 2966, Fort Pitt Ale rose to sixth with 2882. Milan Zlokovich led all events with 1939. Hank Laumann rose in singles with 713 and moved to seventh in doubles with 1887.

Buffalo N. Y Detroit ABC William Blau Madison Wis Los Angeles Chene' Trombly Recreation Five Fort Pitt Ale Pittsburgh West Coast Milan Zlokovich San Leandro Calif Johnny Hogan Paterson N. J Hank Laumann Navy St. Louis Sgt Ed Easter Waukegan Ill Laumann

Ottumwa Navy Boxers Clinch 6 1 Victory Over Chanute Field

The Iowa Navy boxing team won six bouts to one against Chanute Field ITH, achieving three knockouts and no losses in the night. The Sea hawks finished the season with five victories one loss and one draw, with Alex Fidler of Cedar Rapids refereeing.

Ottumwa Iowa Navy Chanute Field Ith Alex Fidler Cedar Rapids Seahawks

Eagles Softball Team Meeting Scheduled

A meeting of the Eagles softball team is set for Sunday morning at 10 o'clock in the club rooms.

Eagles

Notice of Incorporation for Concrete Materials and Construction Co

Incorporation filed under Iowa law for Concrete Materials and Construction Company with principal business in Cedar Rapids Linn County. Articles authorize mining sand gravel crushed stone and other materials. real estate. equipment. contracts for construction. stock at par value 100 dollars. 20 year term starting January 1 1946. initial directors listed with officers. corporate limits include power to issue bonds and own shares with restrictions.

Concrete Materials and Construction Company State of Iowa Concrete Materials and Construction, Company Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Directors Executive Council of Suc Bel Towit H. D. Bellamy Sidney P Ridney_P. Moore K. K. Kinsey Sareent Spaneler Hines Century Invest~ment Corporation Century Investment Corporation

Toddville Hurler Posts No-Hitter as Blairstown Wins

Toddville defeated Palo 15-0 with Charles Krouse pitching a no-hitter for Toddville. Blairstown beat Belle Plaine 9-1 at home with Mayhew Eckert Voss Burk hart and Belle Plaine's Novotny Williams Wiese Brad shaw named in batteries. Blairstown to Van Horne next Tuesday and hosts Marengo Friday.

Toddville Blairstown Palo Belle Plaine Charles Krouse Mayhew Eckert Voss Burkhart Novotny Williams Wiese Bradshaw van Horne Marengo

West Union High Plans Track Season With Trials

West Union high school announces 35 candidates for its first track team with Leo W. Smith as coach. Time trials occurred this week and a Celwein practice meet is set. A Decoration May 3 dual at Decorah and a Celwein Independence triangular are planned.

West Union West Union High School Leo W. Smith Army Air Corps Celwein Decorah Independence

Oshkosh Pro Five Years Title with Win Over Zollners

Fort Wayne Zollners, reigning world pros, face a must win in Chicago after losing the opening of a best two of three final to Oshkosh All-Stars 61 59. Chicago American Gears beat Baltimore Bullets 59 54 in the third place game as George Mikan scored 17 points to raise his four game total.

Chicago Fort Wayne Zollners Zollners Oshkosh Wis Chicago American Gears Baltimore, Md Bullets George Mikan DePaul University

Gable's Comeback Film Adventure Receives Mixed Reception

Clark Gable stars in Adventure directed by Victor Fleming at Paramount with Greer Garson Joan Blondell Thomas Mitchell and Lina Romay. Critics note the plot is thin though Gable's charm and the supporting cast carry several strong scenes and memorable lines.

Clark Gable Greer Garson Joan Blondell Thomas Mitchell Lina Romay MGM Victor Fleming Paramount Theater Gable van Johnson Frank Sinatra Sun Miss Garson Mudgin Xavier Cugat Garson

Hawk Game Rained Out

OTTUMWA AP The University of Iowa and Iowa preflight baseball teams will play a double header here Saturday the first game slated for 1 30 this afternoon Rain postponed Friday's contest

Evening Radio Schedule for April 6 1946

A dense hour by hour radio lineup lists programs across stations WHO WGN WMT KXEL and others scheduled from afternoon into night including Barn Dance Life of Riley News The Bob Hope era and Music Gems. Notable entries include Dick Haymes and the Parade of Stars with sports and dramatic segments interspersed.

WMT Theate Cliff Carl WGN Conyli Dick Haymes Riley WGN Farm Report EXEL KXEL WMT Sports

Century Investment Corporation Incorporation in Cedar Rapids

Notice states THE CENTURY INVESTMENT CORPORATION is incorporated under Iowa law with principal office in Cedar Rapids Linn County. It outlines broad real estate, construction and financing powers including buying selling leasing mortgaging and developing lands and buildings and handling securities and corporate financing activities for the new entity.

Turner Company Incorporation Notice and Directors

The Turner Company documents outline its charter and powers, including real estate, manufacturing, and financing activities. It authorizes 500 000 dollars capital, 50 000 shares of ten dollars par, and sets a 20 year duration with renewal, plus a board of 3 to 7 directors and named officers and initial directors. Dated March 13 1946 Cedar Rapids Iowa with officers Turner and Neserka.

The Turner Company Incorporation Notice

Notice that a corporation named The Turner Company has been incorporated in Iowa with principal business in Cedar Rapids Linn County. It engages in electrical electronic and radio engineering manufacturing and sales, with broad authority to own property and conduct related activities. Authorized capital stock is 250000 divided into 25000 shares of 10 each, and business may start after 100000 in stock is issued.

Turner Company NOTH Towa Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa

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