Dizzy Dean TV plans and Chicago-style tales from Florida
Ried Peppers recalls Izzy Dean visiting Florida to study the Yankees spring training. The piece recounts Dean announcing television work for Yankee home games, with anecdotes of his on and off field antics including a 1934 World Series stint, a head injury on the Detroit diamond, and a famous $1 daily pay controversy with Gabby Street. Dean ends as a colorful broadcaster and showman.
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Standings and Schedule in National League Baseball
National League standings show Beeston 11 New York 4 and Cincinnati 6 St Louis 4. Projections list May 23 games with Boston at New York Sam 10 17 vs Bones 15 12 Podbieclan 0 1 vs Meyer 15 8 Chambers 13 3 vs Munger 15 8. Thursday games include Brooklyn at Philadelphia Boxton at New York Pittsburgh at St Louis.
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Baseball Results and Schedule From Tuesday to Thursday
The notice lists scores for Tuesday with New York beating Boston 15 to 14 and Chicago 3 to 7 for other games, Wednesday results include Boston 6 and New York 8, and outlines probable pitchers for the upcoming games. It covers Detroit at Cleveland Gray versus Wren, St Louis at Chicago Starr versus Kurava, Philadelphia at Washington Wise versus Hudson, and Philadelphia at Washington scheduling Thursday games at 7:30.
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Stobbe Defeats Volgarino In AAU Handball Second Round
Paul Stobbe of Detroit upset Gene Volgarino of Waterloo Iowa to advance in the national AAU senior championship singles handball tournament.
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Gene Volgarino
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Christine Ray Returns as Promoter and Competitor in Cedar Rapids
Christine Ray, injured in a Cedar Rapids match a month ago, returns Saturday at Memorial Coliseum as promoter and wrestler. She faces Ramona Walling the Blond Bomber for the women’s world lightweight title, with Donna De Laun taking on Judy Yocum the Swamp Woman, and an Australian tag match closing the card.
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Williams Homer Leads Red Sox Past Yankees 6-3 in Opener
Boston jumps to early lead and holds on for 6 3 victory in first game of doubleheader. Dobson limits Yankees to six hits, Williams belts a two run homer as 25,425 attend at Boston.
Bears and Bolts Triumph in Varsity Tennis
McKinley defeats Roosevelt 3-0 after winning 2-1 from Roosevelt second team. Norman Barnes leads McKinley with 6-3 6-1 win over Bill Klier. Singles show Barnes and Rollo nee Greats with wins. doubles Fisher Challad topple Cherry Valliere. Reserves compete with mixed results including Barnes and Bruner/Hessenius pairings.
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Franklin Net Team Edges Wilson 3-0 In City Match
Franklin net team won 3-0 against Wilson in a city match. The reserve event was canceled due to Franklin courts being waterlogged. Pitcher defeated Vic Stehlik, Pie Dye defeated Steve Ammons, Darrell Link defeated Kosek and Paul McGuiffin in the featured play.
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Water Show Tonight at Cedar Rapids YMCA Pool
The first annual water show is scheduled for 7 30 tonight at the Cedar Rapids YMCA pool. The program features synchronized swimming by individuals and groups from Cornell College University of Iowa and Cedar Rapids swimming stars.
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Spring Baseball Final Set at Mason City
Mason City has been awarded the annual high school spring baseball tournament. Davenport defends as champion. event scheduled for May 27 29 30 in Mason City, announced by Iowa High School Athletic Association secretary Lyle Quinn.
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National AAU Track Meet Back in East Next June
The National AAU outdoor track and field championships return East after four years. The title meet will be staged at the University of Maryland stadium June 23 24 under the sponsorship of the Washington sesqui centennial sports committee and the District of Columbia AAU.
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Beloit Coach Stanley Delivers Philosophical Y M C A Banquet Talk
Dolph Stanley Beloit College basketball coach spoke as principal speaker at the 12th annual Y M C A all sports banquet in Cedar Rapids. He praised high school coaches, urged scholars and temperance, described training 20 minute blocks, and recalled Craig Ruby's tale of early gym roughness. Continued on Page 19, Col. 2.
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Beloit coach Dolph Stanley signals Iowa post interest
Beloit College athletic director and basketball coach Dolph Stanley said after a YMCA speech he has not applied for the Iowa coaching job but would be interested if approached. He denied pursuing Purdue Michigan State or Northwestern and noted Beloit's strong 19 season record of 514 wins to 96 losses and future plans.
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Decorah bowler Roger Grant leads Sid's Golden Classic
Roger Grant, the current leader at Oneota alleys, toppled 790 pins last weekend and sits eight pins ahead of Lloyd Winger who knocked down 782.
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Lisbon Tops Mechanicsville 1-0 In Openers
Lisbon edged Mechanicsville 1-0 in the opening game of the season on Monday afternoon. Burrows and Kaliban, Scott and Arneae contributed for the Lisbon nine as they overcame an outhit deficit to secure the win.
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Dodgers Open 1950 Season Thataway in MLB Debut
The 1950 major league season began with 16 teams. The Yankees rallied 9 runs in the eighth to beat the Red Sox 15 10. The Dodgers were routed 9 1 by the Phillies. President Truman threw first balls as the Senators beat the Athletics 8 7. The Cardinals beat the Pirates 4 2 in the first night game. Browns led the American League with a 5 3 win over the White Sox. The Tigers edged the Indians 7 6 in ten. Opening day crowds included 65 744 in Detroit and 32 441 in New York. Warren Spahn and Bob Elliott helped the Braves to an 11 4 win over the Giants. Pafko homered for the Cubs in Cincinnati as Chicago won 9 6. Major League Baseball on KCRG-1600 airs daily this week.
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