Chapman under fire as Philadelphia coaches loom over spring woes
The Philadelphia crowd questions manager Ben Chapman as Philadelphians lament two losses and a weak start to spring. Critics blame his squad calisthenics and lineup choices at Shibe Park while noting costly buys and shaky performance from Frank McCormick Roy Hughes Johnny Wyrostek and Jurisich Skeeter Newsome and Jim Tabor. Local observers warn a firing may come soon despite Chapman's camp prestige.
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Byron Stoney To Lead AIL Horseshoe League
Cedar Rapids natives formed an Industrial horseshoe league at the Y M C A with teams from Wilsons Fruehaus LaPlant Choate City Water Works City Employes The Gazette Cherry Burrell Century Engineering Link Belt Speeder and Iowa Manufacturing. Temporary officers elected Byron Stoney president Joe Jaeger vice president Lumir Konigsmark secretary and C L Morningstar treasurer. next meeting set for April 29 at 7 30 at the Y M C A. Noted players include three time city champ Byron Stoney and rivals Chuck Gillen Carl Jass Arnold Cherry Don Kopecky Darrell Hynds Ralph Andrews Joe Jaeger A T Houser Bennie Cook Lumir Konigsmark Glenn McMurrin Dick Bell John Craft William Shaffer Vernon Mrstik Raoul Winchell Willis Richardson.
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YWCA Softball League Accepting Entries This Month
The YWCA softball league invites teams to enter by April 25 with Beck's LaPlant Choate Paris Academy Quaker Oats Turner's and Club 119 already in. Players need not be employees of sponsors and all players must be 16 or older. Flat shoes required and shorts banned. Leagues begin in early May. Call Bernus Koorman at the YWCA for details.
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Knox College Beats Grinnell in Golf Meet Led by Carlson
Knox College defeated Grinnell 13 1/2 to 4 1/2 in a golf meet on Friday. Medalist Skip Carlson shot 77 and Grinnell’s low score was Bob Eaton with 80.
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Outdoor Pay Taye 4 AS TOLD a THE eel Wi Valoi Keeler
Ground Squirrels Are Crop Menace Plinkers are cautioned to be extremely careful where they point their guns, for some of the more powerful 22's are dangerous to hu mans and livestock up to a mile. When shooting gophers, be sure to secure the farmer's consent to trespass on his land, also make sure guns are unloaded and broken when in a car on a public road.
Conservation Day At Franklin High School Inspires Youth
Frank Powers celebrates Franklin high school Cedar Rapids students in seventh and eighth grades for a Conservation Day program started in 1939 revealing their keen interest in conservation. He cites Dr Piszcrek on pollution, urges support for the Izaak Walton League, and notes 1946 Eastern Iowa Coon Hound Field Trial dates across several towns with final grand finals to be announced.
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Ground Squirrel Control Urged By Linn County Club
George Svee reports Linn County Fish and Game Club urges early control of ground squirrels in Iowa to protect seed corn. Poisoning with kernels placed deep in burrows is favored. shooting with .22 rifles also used with owner permission. Spring burning is discouraged due to soil loss and wildlife harm. The note invites boaters to Riverside Park on May 6 at 9 a.m. for a river trip to Palisades.
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October 13 Event Tied to TBA Location
The notice hints at an October 13 gathering with the venue to be announced near the date. A quoted reminiscence from a grandmother emphasizes kindness to babies dogs flowers and nature as a moral backdrop.
Philadelphia Coach Benny Culp Charged With Manslaughter
Benny Culp Philadelphia Phillies coach admitted panic led him to drive away after fatally injuring 70 year old Lawrence Becker as he crossed a street. Culp is held on 500 bail and to appear before the court Tuesday.
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Softball Umpire Call Seeks Cedar Rapids Officials
The Cedar Rapids Softball association seeks umpires for this year with a meeting at City Hall in room 601 on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The fee is 1.50 for association games and 2.50 for Midwest league games. Contact Keith Tow if unable to attend.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Association
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Babe Ruth Fined $15 for Speeding in Yonkers
Babe Ruth was fined $15 in Yonkers city court for speeding 60 mph on the Saw Mill River parkway on March 25. His attorney said he was rushing to a charity event when stopped.
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