Red Peppers on National League Prospects for 1947
The column surveys the 1947 National League field with focus on the Dodgers and their stars Pete Reiser Dixie Walker Arky Vaughan Bruce Edwards and the infield and outfield questions. It assesses Braves Reds Phillies Giants and Cubs noting managers players trades and potential pennant shifts as Brooklyn seeks balance while others juggle rosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Cards
Pirates
Dodgers
Pete Reiser
Arky Vaughan
Dixie Walker
Peepul
Chorce
Reiser
Walker
Carl Furillo
Dick Whitman
Ty Cobb
Eddie Stanky
Pee-Wee Reese
Keystone
Bruce Edwards
Brooklyn
Kirby Higbe
Joe Hatten
Vic Lombardi
Hal Gregg
Ralph Branca
Durocher
Dodger
Jackie Robinson
Philadelphia
Ben Chapman
Yankee
Chapman
Braves
Frank McCormick
Jim Tabor
del Ennis
Ome
Wyrostek
Ron Orthey
Buster Adams
Andy Seminick
Robie Hemsley
Dee Moore
Dutch Leonard
Schoolboy Rowe
Oscar Judd
Tom Hughes
Charley Schanz
Skeeter Newsome
Emil Verban
Phillies
Oe Chapman
Feiler Sets Focus On Drake Relays Two Mile Defense
Des Moines. Fred Feiler, Drake star distance runner and team captain, plans to defend his two mile title at the Drake Relays April 25 and 26. After a sinus infection sidelined him from indoor meets, Feiler seeks warm weather conditioning. If successful, he would join Drake greats with three Relays titles. Challengers include John Twomey, Jerry Thompson, and Don Gehrmann. Ohio State filed the first official Relays entry with Bob Wright Russ Owen and Dallas Dupre returning to the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred Feiler
Drake
Feiler
M. E. Easton
John Twomey
Illinois
Jerry Thompson
Texas
Don Gehrmann
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Bob Wright
Russ Owen
Dallas Dupre
Buckeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes Shelby Concordia 18 7 in home win
Iowa City Iowa junior team beat Concordia 18 to 7 at home ending southern swing with three wins, two losses and one tie. Bob Primrose hit a bases loaded homer in third inning as Donald Thompson and Jack Bruner led with eight strikeouts and eight hits allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Concordia
St. Louis
Hawkeyes
Jack Bruner
Waterloo
Bruner
Hawks
Donald Thompson
Bob Primrose
Record-Breaking White Shark Captured Weighing Over Three Tons
The white shark, common in Australian waters, reached record size as the latest specimen weighed more than 3000 pounds. Scientists and divers noted its massive girth and length during the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian
Metz asks PGA to reopen Corcoran fracas probe
Atlanta based report notes Dick Metz reopens PGA controversy over a 1960s California altercation with Fred Corcoran. Metz requests a hearing with Ed Dudley and witness rights, contending Corcoran claimed a foul blow and renews calls to settle the issue fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
PGA
Atlanta, Ga
INS
Dick Metz
P.G.A
Fred Corcoran
Ed Dudley
Dar
Corcoran
California
Dudley
Owever
New York
Heafner shoots 64 to win Peach Blossom golf title
Clayton Heafner of Charlotte, N C, captured the Peach Blossom tournament in Spartanburg S C by a record 64 for 18 holes. He also set a course mark and beat Augusta Masters champion Jimmy Demaret of Ojai California by four strokes and Byron Nelson of Roanoke Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S. C
INS
Clayton Heafner
Charlotte
N. C
Peach Blossom
Heafner
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Pre
Mr. Big
Byron Nelson
Roanoke
Texas
City Relay Meet Moves to Wednesday at Franklin Track
The annual city relay event for four high schools is set for 4 pm on the Franklin track. The meet includes 440 relay two mile relay half mile relay and mile relay with each school entering varsity reserve and sophomore teams. The next meet will be the Marion Relays Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Marion
McKinley Wins 220 In 20.4 At Curved Track Meet
Herb McKinley of Illinois, born in Jamaica, won the 220 yard dash in 20.4 seconds at the Quadrinational Olympiad in Georgetown British Guiana. The time may be an unofficial world record for a curved track, with the American mark 20.5 set by Roland Locke in 1926 and Jesse Owens’ straightaway world mark at 20.3 from 1935-36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
British Guiana
Herb McKinley
University of Illinois
Jamaica
Roland Locke
Jesse Owen
Tickets from Heaven to Free Cedar Falls Relays
Cedar Falls officials announce free tickets for the 24th annual Iowa State Teachers College Relays on Saturday April 19. Chamber chairman Charles Pinkham says ticket finders gain free admission to the track carnival. About 1,444 balloons will be released with cards worth one dollar if returned to the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Charles Pinkham
Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee
Chamber of Commerce
INS
Card From Distant City Pays Twenty Five Dollars
A distant city sends a payment of 25 dollars for a card delivered there. The arrangement offers a fixed sum and involves cross city mail or courier service to complete the transaction.
National Pro Tournament Scores Reported
Unclear excerpt lists scores from a national pro tournament with teams including Sindianapolie Kautskys 65 and Al-Stars 5S. Other lines reference Zoliners 52 and Dabkech Dabke 44 with fragmented team names and place hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Seat Ein
Saans Oe Zoliners
Anderson Packe
Sindianapolie Kautskys
Moline Blacke
Dabkech Al-Stars
Shebeyesn
University of Iowa Coach Glenn Devine Recovering After Surgery
Attendants at Mercy hospital in Iowa City report Glenn Devine of the University of Iowa football coaching staff is recovering from surgery performed last week after an incident in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
INS
Mercy Hospital
Glenn Devine
University of Iowa
Jan Eee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Peppers
Hot Sport
By Tait
Boston Braves
Sam
Cooper
Spahn
Barrett
Ed Wright
Anton Earl
Ben Padgett
Phils
Earl Orgeson
Libby Sisti
Dick Culler
Tommy Holmes
Johnny Hopp
Bama Rowell
Tommy Neill
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Reds
Johnny Neun
Refi
Ray Mueller
Ray Lamanne
Galan
Bucky Walters
Johnny Vander Meer
Ewell Blackwell
Joe Beggs
Ted Kluszewski
Charley Kress
Bobby Adams
Grady Hatton
Eddie Miller
Frankie Baumholtz
Bob Esner
Eddie Lukon
New York Giants
Bill Rigney
Babe Young
Clint Hartung
Paul Bunyan
Bill Voiselle
Koslo
Monte Kennedy
Ayers
McGowan
Jansen
Thompson
Carpenter
Andrews
Abernathy
Mel Ott
Harry Brecheen
Johnny Mize
Walker Cooper
Willard Marshall
Buddy Blattner
Buddy Kerr
Giants
Phillips
Les
Rae
Jabel
Miami Tennis Court
Billy Rose
Eleanor Holm
Hawk
Ick Tedor
Demro
Ulze
Teggie Thompson
Uss
Meyer
Merkens
Neordia Lowa
Erickson
Oatman
Runrose
Everett
J Oyner
Mro
Demaret
Nelson
Px Coliseum
Featuring
Ray Steele
Glendale
Ken Fenelon
Ken
Iowa
RAS Samara
Frank Taylor
Dubuque
Jack Conley
Tony's Grill
Chevrolet
McKenley
Owas Most Model
Devine
Bokerney
Eighth Street
Midwest
Yager
America
Yager's
Fisher
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!