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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1952

Page

5

Browns Fall as Dobson, White Sox Top St. Louis

Chicago ace Joe Dobson limited the Browns to one run after a shaky start as Eddie Robinson hit a first 1952 homer and Nelson Fox Chico Carrasquel added run scorable hits. Chicago backed Dobson with a three-run second inning and held on to beat St. Louis 8 to 3 ending the Browns four-game win streak.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Joe Dobson Chicago White Sox Browns Cleveland White Sox Dobson Eddie Robinson Nelson Fox Chico Carrasquel Chicago Lou Kretlow Saul Rogovin John Hetki Robinson

Calmar and Stanley Lads Shine at Teachers Relays

Cedar Falls Saturday's Teachers college relays showcased six Calmar High School track newcomers and nine Stanley runners in their first outdoor meet. Brad Ankerstar tied for the prep high jump title with 6-1 1/4, while Wayne Fisher of Coe won the pole vault at 12-6 using a short pole.

Cedar Falls Teachers College Calmar Eastern Iowa Leroy Eiick Russ Hillman Wayne Howe Art Humnker Tom Iverson Ronald Schuler Iowa Stanley Iowa City Brad Ankerstar Franklin High School Iowa Teachers Lloyd Goettel Brad Wayne Fisher Coe Roosevelt High School Ralph Martin Jim Lundquist Iowa Teachlers Fisher Roland, Dinsdale Readlyn Reinbeck Charles City Truman Manship Tipton Manship

Bases loaded barrage sinks Riders in Davenport rout

Davenport swept the doubleheader over Cedar Rapids as in the second game Walt Martens hit a bases loaded homer, Don Crosby a bases loaded triple, and Hal Potts a two bagger in the second inning. The Blue Devils won 13 to 0 in six innings while Cedar Rapids lost the opener 6 to 2.

Davenport Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Walt Martens Don Crosby Hal Potts Blue Devils Roughriders Arlo Miller Mike Scheib Scheib Miller

Eastern Iowans Dominate Relays in Final Meet Session

In the final tests many Eastern Iowa teams advanced from preliminaries. Oelwein’s medley relay with Allan Baker, Orville Hatfield, Allan Brant and Bob Ash won class B and Ash anchored in 3 47.8. Traer’s four—Mel Hanus, Bill Long, Vernon Hoeg and Larry Voetberg—took class B 880 relay by edging Oelwein 1 36.9. Oelwein posted the fastest 0 yard relay prelim in :46.2 but finished second in the final. Valley of West Des Moines led class A 440 prelims with :46.4, then took the final. Cedar Rapids Franklin was second and Dubuque fourth.

Oelwein Allan Baker Orville Hatfield Allan Brant Bob Ash Ash Traer Mel Hanus Bill Long Vernon Hoeg Larry Voetberg Vinton Valley High West Des Moines Franklin Cedar Rapids Dubuque Nick Piper Ames Jerry Proudfit Jerry Parker Mason City Dave Diljlon Cedar Oclass North Des Moines Phil Dudley Tom Lr Aeee Peels George Brewer Cedar Rapids Frankin Grinnell Ne“Claciey North Dan Graves Jerry Torrance Tia Iman Ane Caesar Smith Valley Harry Stewar Bint Bucapes Don Aakins Postville Boone Bill Davis Wily Mondt Pat Ferry Charlie Hancock Jrt Dodge Hanus Vernes Oeg Grin North_ Des Alan Ericson Fort Dodge Robert Balvin Toledo Richard Russell Harry Thomas Joe Adkins Bill Buchanan Dick Roush Eldora Monticello Bob Fletcher Larry Graves Caesar Smith Newton Ames Franklin Pete Holmes Coonn Naid Eterson R. Franklin Jerry Shhow Decorah

Braves Rally Past Phillies In Ninth Inning Slugfest

Boston rallies in the ninth to beat Philadelphia 9 7 at Shibe Park as Bert Thiel earns his first 1952 win. The slugfest features four Boston errors and leads to a dramatic late rally for the Braves.

Philadelphia Boston Braves Philadelphia Phillies Braves Phillies Shibe Park Boston Bert Thiel

Bears Run Past Dubuque 1-0 In Ramblers Victory

McKinley and Dubuque split Saturday games at Daniels Park with Wilson losing 1-0 to McKinley in a sharp pitchers duel. Norm Peyton tossed a four-hit shutout for McKinley while Dubuque’s Shaefer allowed two hits in a losing effort.

Norm Peyton McKinley Dubuque Shaefer Southpaw Peyton Wilson Herman Walters Janda Hurlburt Gentile T Moore Trupf Holmes O' Shaefer Douda Haye Rock Haisky Hird Lambert Wil Ease Nesses Uda Moore Herma Clayter RBI Steil Trupf Meskimen Nora Holland Hamad Debeane A Chavez Happel Moha Oss Rawson Aia Tlburt Noraam Mims Dubucue

Red Sox Run Streak With 6 1 Victory Over Athletics

Boston tops Philadelphia 6-1 to extend its winning streak to four, as Maury McDermott shuts down the Athletics over seven innings in the afternoon game after an 11-2 morning win. Piersall and Bellogio credited with runs. Taylor bests Fowler for the win in front of 8,598 at Boston.

Boston Boston Red Sox Lefty Maury McDermott Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox al Bester Ucab Bini Wright Kucab cRan Stephens Oiladelphi Mgtele Fant Berea O Vale Piersall Lerr Aaa Uder- Fain Elttrell Kelliptan V. Stephens-Pier- Belogio-Dro V. Stephens- le Philelphi Grieve Papparella

Franklin Edges Coggon 1 0 on Errors

Franklin of Cedar Rapids won 1-0 over Coggon on two first inning miscues. Good pitching held the Bolts to two hits for Coggon and three for Franklin. Gerald McArtor scored on an error in the third after walking to third on a misplay. Coggan threatened in the seventh but failed to push across.

Coggon Franklin Cedar Rapids D. Robinson Bolts Frankie Moore Gerald McArtor Coggan McAreavy C J. Robinson

Ampeys Foe To Enter Pro Ranks In Local Card

Ralph Capone of Joliet will end his amateur run when he meets Cedar Rapids’ Jim Ampey in the feature of an 11 bout card at Memorial Coliseum next Thursday at 8 p.m. Capone is 126-pound Joliet champion. Ampey is Cedar Rapids guardian of four Golden Gloves titles.

Ralph Capone Joliet Ill Cedar Rapids Jim Ampey Memorial ‘Coliseum Babe Cormier

Shields Eligible For PGA Championship Debut

The PGA announced three players Cary Middlecoff Jimmy Clark and Jack Shields qualify for the June 18 24 Louisville championship. All are new PGA members completing the mandatory five year waiting period and will compete in the first time in the event.

Chicago Sns Professional Golfers Association Louisville Cary Middlecoff Memphis Tenn Jimmy Clark California Jack Shields Cedar Rapids Middlecoff Clark Shields PGA Association Sandatory

Iowa Tennis Association Holds 1952 Meeting in Iowa City

The Iowa Tennis Association gathers at the Jefferson Hotel in Iowa City at 11:30 a.m. for its annual meeting. Officers for the 1952 season will be elected, with the main business session early in the afternoon.

Iowa City Iowa Tennis Association Jefferson Hotel

Olympic Trials Wrestling Rounds At Cedar Falls And Pittsburgh

In the 114.5 pound class John Harrison of Cedar Falls advances with a 3-0 win in the first round robin, while Meeks is eliminated. In the 147.5 pound class John Harrison again faces rounds for the championship with Coursen defeating Marrison earlier. At 160.5 pounds John Fletcher of Navy defeats Keith Young 6-0. In the 171.0 pounds Bill Smith of Cedar Falls wins 7-? over Jay Holt. Dale Thomas of Lansing wins 3-0 over Bradley Glass and later defeats Harry Lanzi 2-1 before elimination. Thomas defeats Lanzi again 3-0. Wittenberg defeats Thomas 3-0 in another round.

John Harrison Cedar Falls Dee Dick Aoe Meeks Hiseety Hai Sam Robbin Bill Smith Jay Holt San Francisco ND Beep Club Robbin Smith Jim LaRock New York Athletic Club Harry Lanzi Toledo Dale Thomas Lansing Mich Lanzi Bradley Glass Princeton Harry Wittenberg N.Y Police Wittenberg

Guatemalan Dorotea Flores Wins Boston Marathon

Dorotea Flores of Guatemala sprinted past 157 runners to win the Boston Marathon in 2 31 53. Her victory marks the latest in a line of foreign champions, with Flores finishing well ahead of the field and far from the 1947 record of 2 25 39 set by Yun Bok Suh.

Quatemalan Boston Marathon Boston Dorotea Flores Guatemala Korea Yun Bok Suh

Double Victory Delivers Grande Payout at Golden Gate

Jockey Hank Moreno rides to a $1,080 daily double at Golden Gate Fields on a Saturday. First horse Top's Baby pays $102.30, second Jungle Story returns $17.10, underscoring Moreno's strong performance.

Albany Calif Ins Hank Moreno Golden Gate Fields Top

High School Finals Track Summary Focused on Relays and Throws

At the high school finals, top marks came from Jim Freeman for shot put, Terry Ellis for Grinnell and Brad Ellis for Bradley in the heavy events, and Nick Piper leading in pole vault for Ames. Relays highlighted strong showings by North Des Moines tied for medley, Valley and Ames strong in sprint and mile relays, with records noted in 12 2 4 and 3:25.8 milestones.

Jim Freeman Iowa City George Kress Loras Academy Allen Davidson Charles City Forrester Sylvester North Des Moines Ralph Beardsley Anamosa Nick Piper Ames Gardner van Dyke University High Dick Doane Newton Dick Stuber Jim Rossen Fort Dodge Brad Ankerstar C. R. Franklin Bruce Penquite Bob Madson West Waterloo Don Webber Oles Iowa Sam Petroff Grinnell Walt Stienkrause Wheaton Floyd Whorley Dean Smith Bradley Bill Johannsen Dubuque Gordon Busse Sonny Price R. L. Coberly Graceland Herb Wagemaker Ate Stas James Allen Ed Neubauer Beloit Jim Miller Iowa Fonemers Terry Ellis T. Teva Anmehers Bruce Florence Jane Joe Lambert Denny Mat Loras

Iowa grid blocking drill highlights and local sports news

Iowa practice centers on blocking as Evy challenges players to sharp, accurate cuts. Jerry Clark and Dusty Rice stand out for blocks and runs while Bill Fenton Phil Heyman and Bernie Bennett draw praise for hard hitting. Cedar Rapids youths drive golf interest with clinics led by local pros and plans for future sessions.

Evy Jerry Clark Independence Clark Dusty Rice Dusty Bill Fenton Phil Heyman Bernie Bennett Iowa Iowa Nctice

Kanellis To Meet Gearhart In Waterloo Feature Bout

Cedar Rapids fighter Dick Kanellis faces Waterloo’s John Gearhart in the feature bout at the amateur fight card in the Waterloo Armory tonight. Bouts begin at 8 pm with Gearhart the Cedar Rapids 160 pound Golden Gloves champion this year. Two other Cedar Rapids fighters Ted Lewandowski and Ray Krueger also appear on the card.

Waterloo Dick Kanellis Cedar Rapids John Gearhart Acard Waterloo Armory Gearhart Ted Lewandowski Ray Krueger

Kacere Drops to Ninth in ABC Bowling Tourney

Louis Kacere of Cedar Rapids fell from fifth to a three way tie for ninth in the American Bowling Congress event in Milwaukee. His 702 set, built earlier, was surpassed by two bowlers and matched by two others, dropping him in the singles standings while Albert Sharkey of Chicago leads with 758.

Milwaukee Louis ‘Kacere Cedar Rapids Kacere Albert Sharkey Chicago

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