Olinger Aims for Cedar Rapids as Top Pitcher Prospect
Strawberry Point native Bernard Olinger trains with the Cedar Rapids Rockets in the Central Association. Burlington Herald praises his fastball control and ambition, noting his 13–4 record with Union City in the Kitty League and his Cleveland system ties.
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Gophers Confidence Echoes Across Iowa College Scene
Column notes fans boastful about the Minnesota Gophers football team as absences grow at Northrop field. It also reports coaching moves in Iowa small colleges, including H. M. Tomlinson replacing Glennon P. Warford at Olin, with Warford remaining principal. Olin’s girls’ team has a strong record, and spring practice begins with 25 players. college golf geography hints at Iowa City events, Cedar Rapids venue shifts, and Grinnell–Finkbine meets amid Detroit joining the Missouri Valley.
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LaBelle
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Colleen Stivers
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Finkbine
Detroit
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Bradley Golfers Beat Cornell 13-2 in Open Season
The Cornell golf team opened its season at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids with a 13 to 2 loss to Bradley. Don Summers led Bradley with 39 40 79 over nine holes while Dick Pearson led Cornell with 44 46 90. Upcoming matches include Augustana in Rock Island on April 21 and Cornell versus Coe on April 22 at Ellis Park.
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Larry Spidie
Dick Tobias
Bob Hartman
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Louis XI
Om Wolfe
Earl Johnson
Eastern Iowa Boat and Sports Show Opens at Memorial Coliseum
The Cedar Boat club hosts a two day event at Memorial Coliseum with free admission. Doors open at noon Saturday, 10 p.m. closing. Sunday hours 1 to 10 p.m. Exhibits include 50 boats plus tackle, guns, gear, motorcycles, trailers, beds in autos, wildlife display by the state conservation department, and occasional acts by George Nissen, Bob Fenner, and Patty Berg conducting clinics and trampoline shows.
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Minneapolis
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Memorial Colliseum
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Bob Fenner
Feller to Hurl Opening Game for Indians
In Richmond, Bob Feller will start the Cleveland Indians season opener against St. Louis in Cleveland’s home park Tuesday. It marks his eighth season opener and the first time he is available since returning from navy service. Manager Lou Boudreau confirmed the assignment Thursday night.
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Truman to throw first pitch of major league season
Washington AP reports President Truman plans to throw the first ball of the baseball season for the Washington Senators in their opening game against Philadelphia. Truman joked about his pitching and noted his left handed horseshoe throwing, promising a lively ceremonial toss.
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Nelson Returns To Tournaments On Tour Again
New York AP Byron Nelson, once golf's top star, plans more tourney play this summer though not every week. He will enter the Goodall Round Robin May 12 14 in New York, plus the Texas PGA Championship and the Colonial Open at Fort Worth and may compete in the National Open. He has been semi retired, playing mainly the Masters and the Texas PGA events.
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Fight Results Report From Multiple Cities
New York bout saw Joey Scariata KO Johnny Lemons in a short rally. Gene Jones decisioned Sandy McPherson in Camden. In Rockford John Labroi defeated Hugh Sublette on points.
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Gary
Ind
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Detroit
Kohawk Meet To Be Held On Tuesday
Weather delays force cancellation of Marion relays and postponement of Coe relays to Tuesday. Marion high school canceled the event after a record entry of eastern Iowa high schools could not be rescheduled this spring. Coe relays will proceed Tuesday with colleges expected to attend as a warmup for the Iowa Teachers relays on April 23 and Drake relays on April 29-30.
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McGinnis Wins Lightweight Bout in Keokuk Thriller
Cedar Rapids lightweight Jack McGinnis earned a technical knockout over Keokuk Leo Martin in the third round. The amateur show drew about 300 spectators as Dick Bishop of Cedar Rapids lost to Rodney Krames of Keokuk by decision. Roger Welty of Iowa City, a three time Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves king, refereed the bouts.
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Joss Offered Anamosa B S Football Coach Post
Anamosa school board proposes joint head coaching for 1949 50 with Wayne Grady and Chuck Joss to divide duties. Joss would lead football while Grady handles other sports. both to coach basketball track and baseball in spring. Both men, Coe College graduates, have not signed yet.
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Rockets Buy Three from Cub System
Springfield, Mo. Adam Pratt Jr owner of the Cedar Rapids Rockets completed a deal with the Chicago Cubs for three farm hands on an inspection basis. Al Skinnes and Elisha Floro catchers and Paul Eifert pitcher were acquired. Skinnes and Floro have pro experience. Eifert is a first year player.
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Fifty Barbers Gather For Baseball Fans Club
Fifty barbers attended a meeting called by Jim Meaghan at Danceland to organize a rooting society for the Rockets. Weather kept most out of town artists away. Meaghan said he would arrange another meeting for the group later.
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Wildness on Iowa pitching sinks Hawks in 3 1 loss
Western Michigan overcame an early Iowa lead as Jack Miller’s wildness in the fifth helped the Broncos take control. Iowa pushed a run in the fourth on Dittmer Hand and Erickson hits, but Bruner’s second-inning wildness opened the door for WMU. Gene Schlukebir blanked Iowa after the fourth, while Michigan State’s weather-related postponement and upcoming schedule follow.
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George Hand
Dale Erickson
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Foster's Pilot Sounded Out for Robinson Bout
New York report says the Tournament of Champions has sounded out Jack Hurley, manager of Vince Foster, for a welterweight title bout with Ray Robinson if Kid Gavilan rejects the match. Foster would challenge Robinson in the event Gavilan declines.
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Knights of Columbus Set Practice at Ellis Park
Joe Pusateri announced Friday that weather permitting the Knights of Columbus softball team will practice at 2 30 p m Saturday at Ellis Park.
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