Rainy Washington New York Opener Delayed In 1946 Baseball Start
Opening day in the major leagues is postponed as a heavy downpour delays Washington at Boston and New York at home. The Dodgers face uncertainty with Leo Durocher’s exile and Jackie Robinson becomes the first Negro on a modern major league roster. Pension benefits for players begin, offering up to 100 dollars monthly after ten years.
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A. B
Happy) Chandler
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New York Giants
Caroll Lockman
Pittsburgh Pirates
Elbie Fletcher
Hank Greenberg
Pirates
Jackie Robinson
Midget Racing Group Installs 1947 Officers
The Midwest Midget Auto Racing Association installed officers at Roosevelt Hotel during its annual meeting and banquet. John Gerber was named president with L. H. Kristensen as secretary treasurer and Art Jacobson, Max Morgan, W. Zearing, Paul Newkirk and others forming the executive committee.
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Max Morgan
W. Zearing
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Keeley’s Draw Big Crowd In Bowlium Exhibition
More than 500 bowling fans filled Bowlium on Saturday night to watch Keeley team of Chicago compete in doubles and singles versus Cedar Rapids Bowlium all-stars. Keeley’s lost on total pins 2805 to 285?. Plach led Keeley with 638 and Red Pfeffer tallied 620.
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Winterberg
Ruth Feels Chipper After Return to Golf
Ruth, vacationing in Miami Beach after recent illness, played nine holes Sunday in 45. He said, I haven't felt better since the hospital, marking a strong comeback in his golf.
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Broadcast notes and baseball chatter from Cedar Rapids
In Chicago Cubs broadcasts Bert Wilson formerly Bert Puckett will host on WIND with a Midwest network including KAYX Cedar Rapids Waterloo. Wilson will also host a Cub news program 7 30 to 7 45 each weekday season. The column questions Cap Hedges West Coast games and lists his umpiring record. Teddy Lyons new Pale Hose manager contrasts with Leo Durocher and possible Yankees Dodger moves are discussed with Bill Terry forecast for Brooklyn.
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Larry MacPhail
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Greenberg May Be at First Base for Pittsburgh Tuesday
Pirates contemplate first base options for opening day after Elbie Fletcher suffers a dislocated ankle in a collision with Columbus Red Birds. Hank Greenberg Whitey Wietelmann or manager Billy Herman are considered to start at first base when the season opens. Fletcher remains in Columbus hospital with a projected three-week recovery.
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Elbie Fletcher
Columbus
Ohio
Billy Herman
Hank Greenberg
Whitey Wietelmann
Fletcher
Bill Howerton
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Red Birds
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Pirates
Dodgers Break From Tradition Under Terry’s Herding
The passage suggests Terry seeks full control over players and staff, aiming to install his preferred style. It notes his impatience and doubts the Dodgers staying in first place with him at the helm, implying a strained leadership dynamic and potential internal turf battles.
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Center Point Nine Tops Manchester 5-2 in Pitching Battle
Center Point earned its second victory by taming Manchester 5-2. Zieser struck out 12 with a no-hit bid until the final inning, though six errors kept the game competitive. Batteries Center Point Zieser Holman Manchester Gebhardt Fox Brown.
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Big Nine Coaches Endorse 16-Game Basketball Schedule
Big Nine basketball coaches complete the 1948 schedule and recommend a 16 game round robin format for 1949. The 1948 plan mirrors 1947 with reversed sites, detailing Iowa’s slate including dates against Ohio State Purdue Indiana Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Michigan.
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Cornell college سيclaims 1947 AAU wrestling title
Cornell college won the National AAU wrestling title in 1947, led by 175-pound Dale Thomas and Lowell Lange. The Purple totaled 17 points to beat Oklahoma Aggies and Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers, with Rodger Snook and Thomas delivering decisive wins. Mt Vernon will greet the heroes at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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George Garden Rolls to Pin Title Roll-Off at Tourney
In Burlington AP report four champions were named at the state men's bowling tournament. A roll-off is planned next Sunday to decide the all-events title as George Garden of Cedar Rapids and Ralph Tofanelli of Davenport tied with 1,814 points. Hill's Empire of Council Bluffs won the class A team title. Mason City Kory Korner won the booster division. Leonard Berg and Harold Roeth of Dubuque took doubles. Henry Freitag of Davenport won singles with 654.
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Cedar Rapids Teams Lead Burlington Estate Pin Meet Action
Cedar Rapids teams Lincoln Alleys and Novak Amusement Machines led the annual men's estate pin meet in Burlington Sun day with 2646 and 2476. Ray Langham scored 623 in singles, missing a top ten. other singles tallies list Pfeffer, Schrader, Novotny, and Dysart among top scorers. Doubles shows Langham-No votny pairing to 1105 and Schrader-Hoppe at 1082, with Pfeffer-Novotny 1046 and Kroulik-Ewoldt 962.
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