Cedar Rapids Softball Association Sets 1946 Rules and Officers
The Cedar Rapids Softball Association met to gear up for the 1946 season. Archie Baker was reelected president with Jack Delbridge as vice president, Ben Stephens secretary, and Francis Young treasurer. New national rules shorten baselines to 55 feet and expand the batter’s box. a nine player team. new boundary rules. and umpire safety provisions. Special rules restrict transfers after June 15, set April 25 eligibility lists, fix twilight and night game start times, require dark uniforms with no front lettering, limit players to two leagues, and set a 10-run five-inning mercy rule. A trophy committee was named. The church league meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. City hall, with eligibility lists and rule changes available at the recreation office. Entry fees are 30 dollars Open, 15 dollars other leagues.
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Francis Young
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St. Louis Cards
Jennings is Iowa U Table Tennis Champ
Robert Jennings of Cedar Rapids, a University of Iowa freshman, won the all university table tennis tournament. He defeated John Madden of Keokuk in the finals three games to none to claim the 10 inch gold statuette. Along the way he and Madden eliminated Neil Adamson of Des Moines and Rome Schaffner of Cedar Rapids.
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Robert Jennings
Cedar Rapids
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Immaculate Conception High School
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Keokuk
Neil Adamson
Des Moines
Rome Schaffner
Baseball Revival in Cedar Rapids High Schools Gains Ground
Roy McHugh notes baseball is resurging in Cedar Rapids high schools thanks to a strong Junior American Legion program and leadership by Roosevelt Principal Fred Kluss. He compares its popularity to football, basketball, and track, citing June to August seasons and the Iowa High School Athletic Association move to summer play, while praising the all around athletic demands of baseball and Grayson’s view of it as the mark of a true athlete.
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Roosevelt
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Time Magazine
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Harry Grayson
Grayson
Cedar Rapids Beats Davenport In Table Tennis Clash
Cedar Rapids edges Davenport 5-4 at Memorial Coliseum Ballroom after a balanced singles slate. Cedar Rapids seals win with two of three doubles matches. notable results include Shadle Bell pairing victory and Davenport’s Millman Colby singles wins.
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Jim Bell
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Memorial Coliseum
Millman
Ralph i Colby
Corning
Downing
Evan ‘Kearney
Lowell Taylor
Eggers
Kim Bell
Findley
Xuehl
Russ Knapp
Colby and Kearney
Beloit announces eight game 1946 football schedule
Beloit College reveals an eight game 1946 football schedule with six Midwest conference foes under new coach Jimmy Easterbrook. The slate opens September 38 against Cornell at home and includes Monmouth, Northwestern College, Ripon, Knox at home for Homecoming, Carleton, Lawrence, and Carroll with several away games.
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Dolph Stanley
Blue Devils
Jimmy Easterbrook
Cornell
Monmouth
Northwestern College
Watertown
Ripon
Knox
Carleton
Lawrence
Here
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Plans Underway for Kenmore Women's Golf League
With the Kenmore course opened to the public, plans were underway to form the Kenmore Women's golf league again this year. Mrs Gladyce Helscher, in charge, asked interested women to contact her at phone 24581.
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Ames Athletes Shine In Dense Iowa Relays Meet
Ames leads with multiple event wins including two mile relay and 60 yard dash. Individual winners include Ballard in broad jump and Knight in high jump while East Des Moines and Clinton show strong showings across hurdles and relays. Final times set new marks, with Ames taking top team honors amid a field of Des Moines and Cedar Rapids competitors.
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Iowa City
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Franklin
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VFW Baseball Team to Hold Afternoon Practice
The VFW baseball team will practice this afternoon at Daniels Park starting at 2 o'clock. Manager Frank Turdik calls for full participation for an intra-squad game.
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Talk About Chicken New York Troop Orders From G I Larry MacPhail
Caswell Adams reports Larry MacPhail issues mimeographed travel instructions as his team departs St. Petersburg Texas, detailing baggage limits March 28 shipping to Yankee Stadium, hotel rules, per diem, meal charges, and baggage handling. He humorously notes forgotten etiquette and promises more Yankee communiques.
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Hoosiers rout Central Normal 20-2 in big inning
Indiana University overwhelmed Central Normal 20 to 2 as 12 runs came in the second inning. The Hoosiers piled up 17 hits led by Ressler McCosky Mohler Alltop and Marshall with strong pitching from Wallace and Cohen. Indiana sent 16 batters to the plate in the explosive frame and cruised to their second straight victory.
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Senators Top Phillies 7 5 in Exhibition Open
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 5 in the first of a seven game exhibition series. Stan Spence and Ron Northey homered for their clubs. Walter Masterson pitched the full game for Washington, with Raffenberger Mulligan Hemsley and Early appearing in relief.
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Fort Wayne Zollners Reach World Title Third Game
Ft Wayne Zollners beat Oshkosh 56 47 in Chicago to force a decisive game in the world professional basketball tournament final. Ed Sadowski sparked the Zollners with offense after a strong defensive start, while Fred Rehm led Oshkosh with 24 points. George Mikan scored 27 for the Chicago American Gears in a separate third-place win over Baltimore.
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Pasquel sets terms as Mexican baseball shakeup continues
DeWitt notes contract allows either side to end it anytime while Stephens endures clothing shortage after fleeing to the border. Sewell lends a suit to the star shortstop and Pasquel prepares an offer to A. B. Chandler, with plans to recruit him next week. In Mexico City Pasquel attends his box with Gorman and Franklin among the reporters and players.
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Wisconsin vacation facilities via free booklet offer
Outdoor enthusiasts can obtain a 36 page colored booklet detailing northern Wisconsin resorts by writing the Chamber of Commerce at Manitowish Wisconsin. The item compiles notes on Cornell and McKinley alumni, boxing and baseball figures, and other sports personalities connected to universities, veterans, and major league teams, reflecting a broad mix of alumni, athletes, and actors across states and countries.
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Cream of rookies shines in major league bloom
AP reports several 1940s rookies showing early promise across teams. Walter Evers and Grady Hatton impress with defense and plate poise, Dick Sisler and Fred Martin display budding power, Gil Coan, Joe Hatten, Bob Joyce, Bill Shigney, and Bill Wight also draw positive notes as rookie standouts, signaling depth as veterans fight to keep jobs.
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Bill Shigney
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Cedar Rapids YMCA tanks Davenport in pool dual meet
Cedar Rapids YMCA tank team swept Davenport 60 to 43 in a local pool duel Saturday. Cedar Rapids extended their season record to 4-0 with eight firsts across 11 events, highlighted by relay wins and sprints. Next, they travel to Cedar Rapids pool for the state district YMCA meet to qualify for the state finals in Iowa City April 27.
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Fighting Step Captures Paumonok at Jamaica Track
Murlogg farm's Fighting Step a four year old chestnut colt won the Paumonok handicap at Jamaica track in its opening before 55 961 fans. He overtook favored Buzfuz with Play Pretty third. The winner paid 10.00 3.50 and 2.90. Buzfuz paid 2.50 2.30 and Play Pretty 8.00 to show. Time was 1 10.4 for six furlongs.
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Changes Among ABC Leaders Appear Likely
Buffalo AP report notes Mel Schmidt 28 year old ex paratrooper from St Louis placed seventh in all events with a 1900 score in the ABC tournament. Sunday games promised major shifts as Monarch Beers and Daumits All Stars—top Chicago teams—were set for action led by Joe Willman and Buddy Bo mar. Ed Easter leads singles with 715, Hank Lauman 713. Milwaukee Heils top team with 2995. Milan Zlokovich leads all events at 1939. doubles leaders Dworek and Kmidowski at 1360.
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Ruffing and Bonham to Join Yankees in Columbus
Pitchers Red Ruffing and Ernie Bonham will join the New York Yankees in Columbus Ohio on Wednesday, announced by Secretary Arthur Patterson. Bonham has been training at his Sacramento home and will sign upon arrival after weeks of salary disputes. Ruffing has long been under contract and avoided travel by training in Chicago.
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Cubs Fashion 7-1 Victory Over Browns
In Fort Worth Texas Bill Fleming and Ray Prim shut down the St Louis Browns to gain a 7 1 Cubs win The Cubs lineup featured Nicholson Grimm Lowrey Cavarretta and Rickert while Fleming allowed four hits in five innings and Prim gave up two more Story notes benching of Nicholson and strong hitting from Cubs veterans underlined the NL champions victory
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Braves Pound Hal In Blowout Of Newhouser Braves
Boston braves piled 11 hits to rout Hal Newhouser 11 to 5 behind Connie Ryan and Johnny Hopp as Detroit’s defense faltered with five errors in Rome Georgia.
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Cardinals overpower Pelicans for sixteenth spring win
The St Louis Cardinals crushed New Orleans 16 to 2 as Johnny Beazley pitched seven shutout innings on four hits. Beazley’s effort supported a high scoring attack that built an early lead and cruised to victory.
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Wight Goes Route For Yankees In Atlanta Win
New York Yankees rookie Bill Wight pitched nine innings to beat the Atlanta Crackers 7 to 1. He allowed only four hits as the exhibition game concluded with the Yankees extending their streak of nine inning starts by a pitcher.
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