Leo Durocher Faces Shifting Sympathy From Peers
Major league managers debated sympathy for Leo Durocher after losses of Monte Irvin and Willie Mays. Durocher plans Wakefield trial and Bob Elliott replacement, with Wakefield showing power in recent hits. Jansen and Lanier pitched well for the Giants. Dodgers beat Senators 4-3. Spahn won for Braves. Phillies edged Cardinals 8-7 in a rain-shortened six innings.
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Cyclone Wrestlers Enter Mankato Olympic Trials
Davenport Iowa State wrestlers Lou Oscarson and Jim Gaffney will compete in the district Olympic trials in Mankato Minnesota this weekend. Oscarson seeks the 136.5 pound spot and Gaffney the 174 pound division. If they qualify for the final trials here next week it will raise ISU wrestlers in the meet to twelve.
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Drake Relays Set for Record Binge in 1952
Drake officials forecast another record wave at the 43rd Drake carnival April 25-26 in Drake Stadium. Headman Tommy Deckard cites 1951 as proof that modern trackmen surpass past stars, noting 14 new marks set across university, college, special, and high school relays. Old records, like Ohio State’s 3:14.1 mile, stand as reminders of a changing era.
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North Des Moines Fasters Highlight 1934 Two Mile Benchmark
A vintage 1948 reference notes North Des Moines famed foursome delivering the fastest two mile time in 1934. The line underscores their notable stride and historical sprint record within local track lore.
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Salem Evangelical Wins YWCA Church League Title
Salem Evangelical captured the YWCA church league basketball title with a 36 to 9 victory over Sharon Evangelical. Salem completed its run with six straight wins while Marion Methodist and Sharon Evangelical finished tied for second at 4-2. Sharon could have tied Salem with its final win.
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Drake Star Johnny Bright Injured In Spring Practice
Drake football standout Johnny Bright dislocated his shoulder during spring practice while training with the Drake squad. He recently signed to play professionally with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
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Lantz Retires as Eastern Illinois Athletics Chief
Dr. Charles P. Lantz 68 longtime athletic director at Eastern Illinois State College retires effective September 1 after 41 years in charge. He announced the decision Thursday from Charleston Illinois.
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INBA Rates Turpin as Top Threat
The NBA ratings place Randolph Turpin as Sugar Ray Robinsons top challenger for the middleweight title with many contenders listed behind Robinson. The list notes Turpin's London victory over Robinson and title loss in New York, and omits Joe Louis from the current rankings.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From Thursday
Results show Boston N 5 Boston A 4 in an exhibition. Chicago A 10 Atlanta SA 9. New York N 4 Cleveland A 0. Chattanooga SA 6 Detroit A 3. Baltimore Int. 6 New York A 2. Philadelphia N 8 St Louis N 7 in six innings. Detroit 3 Montreal 1 in NHL playoffs opener.
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Texas Promoter Opens War Against USLTA
Beverly Hills reports a 31 year old Texan George S. Shrimshaw from San Antonio declares war on the USLTA. He aims to create a nationwide open tennis tour with large prize money to attract amateurs to pro ranks. The 1952 Beverly Hills California tournament purse is $5 000 with top pros, and next year he plans ten thousand dollar purses and a women’s event.
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Nebraska Kennel Club Dog Show Set for Omaha
Omaha officials announce the Nebraska Kennel Club dog show will be held on April 30 and open to any eligible thoroughbred dogs. The event takes place in Omaha and invites participation from qualified pedigreed canines.
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Bruins Ready for Season Opener under Cavarretta
Chicago manager Phil Cavarretta declares the Cubs prepared after a strong Grapefruit League run. The Cubs return from spring training with 17 wins in 25 against major league opposition and 20 of 28 overall, set to face the White Sox in an exhibition at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs Hold Edge Over White Sox and Rivals in Spring Work
Cavarretta led the Cubs in spring sessions with a 3-1 win over the White Sox and 4-1 vs the Pirates while defeating the Indians and minor league teams 3-0. He expects not to finish last in the regular race and notes improved physical condition and team spirit after Mesa, Arizona workouts beginning Feb. 18. This is Cavarretta’s first full season as Cubs manager.
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Cubs White Sox Tilt Postponed
The opening spring game between the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox was postponed Friday due to cold weather. A doubleheader will be played Sunday at Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs.
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Cedar Rapids Indians 1952 Games Broad on KCRG 1600
Cedar Rapids Indians games for 1952 will be broadcast exclusively on radio station KCRG 1600. The arrangement covers all scheduled games and provides fans with full season access.
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Flanagan to Face King in 10 Round Lightweight Bout
Arthur King of Toronto and Del Flanagan of St. Paul Minn will clash in a 10 round lightweight fight at St Nicholas Arena New York. The bout will be televised by WOC TV Davenport Friday at 9 p.m. on channel 5.
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Baseball Season Opens Tuesday on KCRG 1600
The baseball season kicks off Tuesday April 15 on KCRG 1600 radio. The broadcast will feature opening game coverage and Swing era updates from the station.
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