C R Raiders Rapid Start Wins 13-3 Over Dodgers
Cedar Rapids Raiders exploded to a fast start Friday at Holman stadium in Vero Beach, pounding 17 hits to rout the Thomasville Dodgers 13-3 in eight innings. Ed Stricher started, Darwin Gordon finished, Art McBride drove in two in the third, Jose Cuenas added a two RBI single, and Clyde McNeal climbed to the wall chasing a long homer as rain of singles kept the offense rolling.
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George Scherger
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Art McBride
Jose Cuenas
Dodgers
Clyde McNeal
Clyde
Q Thomasvilie
Ids Strichet
Gorden
Kemann
Brickner
Scott
Greene Hurvits
Bears Edge Riders 10-9 On Four Home Runs In Opener
McKinley beat Roosevelt 10-9 in the City conference opener. A seven run second inning powered the Bears with Melichar delivering a bases loaded homer. Roosevelt tallied four homers led by Carroll Vaskinder Gary Bean and Hank Davis with Bean homering twice overall. Wood pitched for McKinley while Dostal and Roosevelt shared pitching duties for the Riders.
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Roosevelt
Bears
Melichar
Carroll Vaskinder
Gary Bean
Hank Davis
Bean
Wood
Ronnie Dostal
British Heavyweight Title Bout Around Manchester
A fragmented report from Manchester outlines a British heavyweight title bout involving Joe Lucy and Frank Johnson. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a headline fight in Manchester with two competing boxers.
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Iseniarena
Somaayerson
New
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Gs Enelabs
Manchester
Engl
Joe Lucy
Longo
Frank Johnson
Coggon Wins in 1sl Quad County Title in Track
Coggon claims the Quad County track title in a sparkling performance edging Corson Monona Calmar for the team victory. The meet showcased local programs and featured top runners from several area schools.
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Coggon
Coggon Dominates Quad-County Track Meet for Team Victory
Coggon piled up 90 percent of points to win the Quad-County meet. Monona edged Calmar for second, Guttenberg scored 12, Arlington 1, Strawberry Point unable to compete. Coggon won seven championships and tied for first in a key event, also taking three of five field events.
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Calmar
Guttenberg
Arlington
Strawberry Point
Hefferman
Wiethemonona
Peterson Coggon
Hilmer Monona
Ashby
Gon
Wesselman
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Peck
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Carro
Casist
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Rothmeyer
Eeternon
Joun Ar Reeves
Pienton
Oben Lets
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Coeron
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Mo‘nona
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Balek
Fenton
Fodras
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Bime
Efferman
Hilmer
Uc Coggon
Inghes
Caline
Janior Hick
Coego
Cashman
Smith
Arduzer
Greif
I Calmar
Loras Defeats Tutors For Third Straight 8-1
In Cedar Falls the Loras team won its third consecutive baseball game, 8-1 over Teach ers. Art Huinker pitched all nine innings striking out 10 to earn his second win. Joe Ottavis hit a homer along with Remi Richardson, and Darrell Richardson took the loss for the Tutors.
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Loras
Eeowa
Art Huinker
Tore Sa
Boo
Huinker
Leonard Richardson
Bush
Kuch
Joe Ottavis
Remi
Fiinter
Darrell Richardson
Sports score snippets across cities and leagues
The record lists multiple scores from minor and regional leagues. Cities include Vancouver Seattle New Orleans Memphis Atlanta Nashville Shreveport Houston Austin San Antonio Tulsa Oklahoma City Fort Worth Dallas with varied results in Southern Association and Texas League standings.
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Vancouver
Los Angeles
Seattle
Sacramento
Southern Association
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Jackson Is Too Active For Williams
Tommy Hurricane Jackson, ranked No. 2, knocked out former British Isles champion Johnny Williams in the fourth round of a 10 round bout in Washington. Williams was floored twice in the third and finished after 2:49 of the fourth, as Jackson deployed his hurricane style to seal the victory.
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Tommy
Hurricane" Jackson
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Far Rockaway
N.Y
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Big Bag Ag
Monaco
Hurricane
Marciano
Europe
Rocky Marciano Faces Retirement Decision Next Week
Rocky Marciano says he is confused about retirement and will discuss with manager Al Weill next week before deciding. The heavyweight champion, 49 fights unbeaten, is in Florida after a South American tour and lives in Brockton Massachusetts.
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Rocky Marciano
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Bill Liston
The
Boston Traveler
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Liston
al Weill
Packers Sign Bob Maddox Former Trinity Halfback
Green Bay Wisconsin Bob Maddox a former Trinity University halfback who had just completed a two year army hitch was signed by the Green Bay Packers today.
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Bob!Maddox
Trinity University
Green Bay Packers
Managers Predict Tight 1949 Pennant Races Across Leagues
Major league skippers express optimism for close races in both leagues. Al Lopez says Cleveland has a great chance while Walt Alston signals a strong Dodgers bid. Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox and Tigers cited as improved contenders with several managers predicting no clear runaway.
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Walt Alston
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White Sox
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Indians
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Orioles
Paul Richards
Baltimore
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Boston
Chicago
Charlie Dressen
Washington
Bob Turley
Alston
Braves
Giants
Billy Rigney
Iowa Coach Defends Emphasis on Athletics Role
Des Moines AP reports Iowa coach Forest Evashevski told the Iowa Press Association that athletic programs receive publicity but are educational tools not overemphasized. He urged raising academic publicity, comparing coaching to teaching and citing WWII naval physical education.
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Iowa
Forest Evashevski
Evashevski
Iowa Press Assn
Navy
Coe Falls 8 6. Cornell Drops Opener in Midwest Conference
Coe College edged Knox 8 6 in Galesburg as the Kohawks overcame a 6 3 deficit with a five run uprising in the eighth. Cornell fell 21 15 to Monmouth in Mundmouth Illinois slugfest, with eight errors by Cornell and five by Monmouth.
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Minnesota Beats Iowa State 8 5 In Opening Game
The Minnesota Gophers capitalized on Iowa State errors to win 8-5 in the first game of a three game series. Cyclone starter Phil Groth took the loss after allowing five first inning runs on two hits and two walks. Doc Brink, a former Cedar Rapids Franklin prep, homered in the fourth for the Cyclones.
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AMES
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Iowa State Netmen Open Tennis Season With 9 0 Win
Iowa State did not drop a set in a 9 0 victory over Simpson to start the tennis season. Bill Woite formerly of Cedar Rapids Franklin helped a winning doubles pair for the Cyclones.
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Iowa State
Simpson
Bill Woite
Cedar Rapids Franklin
Cyclones
Clarinda Wins Cardinal Relays in Record Point Total
Clarinda's track team dominated the Cardinal Relays finishing with a record total 85 percent of possible points. Centerville placed second with 82 percent, Harlan third at 30 and Des Moines Dowling fourth with 28. Other top finishers included Elliott 22, Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 18 and Glenwood 14.
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Harlan
Des Moines
Local High School Scores From Weekend Basketball Slate
Unclear OCR data shows scattered results with teams like Clermont Basleton Dunkerton Oelwein Central City Monmouth and Wabi resulting in mixed scores. Readable lines indicate multiple games set in April with varied outcomes and opponents.
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Clermont- Basleton
Bank
Tripoli
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Dunkerton Range
Oelwein
Central City
Bradiey
Monmouth
Cornell
Roberts Ready Seeks seventh straight 20-win season
Robin Roberts, famed ace of the Philadelphia Phillies staff, aims for his seventh consecutive 20-win year after a strong spring, including a nine-inning stint against Boston and a shaky late start vs Boston in a 9-3 loss. The article notes early power from the Red Sox and other spring results across major league teams.
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Robin
Philadelphia Phils
Boston Red Sox
Roberts
St Patrick's Notches First Victory 8-6 over Springville
St Patrick's Irish win 8-6 as Chuck Schillig pitches a six hit game and Tom Cunningham and Pete Pufall collect two hits each. Springville tied in the sixth before St Pat's answered with the winning run. George Sten and Fred Brown led Springville with two hits.
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St. Patrick’s
Chuck Schillig
Springville
Coe College
Schillig
St. Pat’s
Tom Cunningham
Pete Pufall
George Sten
Fred Brown
Iowa Hawks Beat Western Illinois 13-3 in Baseball
Iowa gains its second win of the season by routing Western Illinois 13-3 in Iowa City. Don Dobrino and Bill Schoof split the pitching, with Dobrino earning the win. Kirby Smith and Ken Kurtz each had three hits, driving in multiple runs as Iowa capitalized on eight errors and a 13-hit attack. The Hawkeyes led most innings, with a big seventh inning producing four runs.
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Western Illinois
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Catecnene Annamed Gan
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Don Dobrino
Bill Schoof
Dobrino
Kirby Smith
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Kurtz
Tom Haye
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Haye
Schoof
Sharm Scheuerman
Reed, Vinton Coach Since '48 Resigns
VINTON John Reed longtime head football and track coach at Vinton high school resigns effective at year end. With 33–25–4 over eight seasons he steered teams to a 1951 conference tie and improved results after taking over in 1948 from a 10-game losing streak. He plans to continue coaching. Gary Corey, junior high coach, also resigns.
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John Reed
Vinton High School
Reed
Corning
Simpson College
Hawklet Netmen dominate Wilson in 9-0 win
Iowa City netmen swept Wilson 9-0 on Wilson courts. Top seed Bill Voxman won 12-0 over Dean Schwarz in the No. 1 singles. Other IC players include Rich Shulman, Leo Basten, Todd Stastny, Anton Zacek, Doug Sargeant, Phil Cline, Jay Langhurst, Carl Espe, Lanemnure in multiple singles and doubles wins.
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Wilson
Wilson Courts
Bill Voxman
Dean Schwarz
Rich Shulman
Leo Basten
A Stack
Todd Stastny
A Voxman
Anton Zacek
Gary Lubin
Doug Sargeant
Phil Cline
Ban Jay Langhurst
Black
Voxman Bic
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Schwarzten
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Baie Cline
Carl Espe-Lanemnure
Tama routs Belle Plaine 18 to 4 in high school baseball
Tama exploded for 14 runs in the third inning to rout Belle Plaine 18 4 in a Thursday baseball game. Holt Van Joorbekek Ehien and Johnson contributed for Tama as the team built a commanding lead. Between 150 and 200 archers were expected at an invitational shoot Sunday at North English course with ribbons for division winners and a noon picnic.
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Joorbekek
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Johnson
Sarazen slams Venturi over crybaby alibi in Masters row
Gene Sarazen, veteran Masters voter, denounces Ken Venturi for his posttournament remarks after Venturi finished second at Augusta. Sarazen says a player who shoots 80 in the final round should be seen and not heard and defends Venturi’s inclusion and potential.
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New York
Gene Sarazan
Ken Venturi
San Francisco
Germantown Farm
Venturi
Augusta
Jackie Burke, Jr
Byron Nelson
Sam Snead
Nelson
Six Teams Set in Buchanan Loop
Hazleton reports a six team Buchanan county league planned with Independence Fairbank Winthrop Center Point and newcomers Walker Rowley. Officials hope to add two more before the May 13 season opener. Alburnett Hazleton last year’s members may return while Central City and a Waterloo team are possible. Urbana returns for 1956.
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Independence
Fairbank
Winthrop
Center Point
Walker
Rowley
Alburnett
Central City
Waterloo
Urbana
Winthrop Edges Central City 1-0 in tight opener
Winthrop scored a run in the first inning and held on to beat Central City 1-0. The winners used two walks and two hits to push across the lone run. Cu sick pitched a three-hitter for Winthrop as Central City stranded multiple threats.
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Wigton and Hatch
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