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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1950

Page

2

Cedar Rapids Schools Lead At Iowa Teachers Relays Meet

All four Cedar Rapids high schools enter the prep division of the 27th annual Iowa Teachers college relays in Cedar Falls. Franklin leads the Cedar Rapids quartet with 21 entrants, while Roosevelt sends 16, Wilson 12, and McKinley 9 as part of a 38 high schools and 57 Cedar Rapids athletes competing across 34 track events.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Iowa Teachers College Iowa Franklin Davenport Bolts Roosevelt Wilson McKinley Ventura Grinnell Mason City University High Iowa City EL Gora East Waterloo Manchester West Waterloo Decorah Oelwein Teachers High Cedar Lis Nevada Alden Vinton Dubuque Thomas Morton Junior College Yankton Loras Town Teacers Bradley Bene Vista Upper Town DePaul Grinmell Willem Dubuave University Gracela Wheaton Westmar Milwaukee Witson Jerry Balerin George Ws Jan Hamilton Dick Hekla Opecky John Kvapil Jimmy McSkim Melvin Apa Ross Vernon Askal Don Stroke Erankdulin Coder Nkerstar Nes Bjornsen John Culver Schnoebdelen John Sheen Tom Stark Cere John ‘Tisd William Williams Gordon Aukerman Richard David Gene Hanson Albert Hybi Eldan Kanellis Ronald Myers Eard John Stoneking Donald Jubbs

Ellis 9 Hole Course Opens Saturday At Ellis Golf Course

Ellis municipal course will open its new nine holes this weekend with Cedar Rapids officials announcing the tee off date. A revised green fee schedule includes season tickets at 15 dollars and an all family option of 20 dollars, with 75 cent rounds for 18 holes and 35 cent rates for youths.

Ellis Golf Course Dick Jones Cedar Rapids Ellis Jones al Stieger Charece

Murry Dickson Grudge Spurs Cardinals Setback in Opener

Murry Dickson, the pint sized righthander, again tops the Cardinals, beating St Louis 8 to 4 as he pitches the Pirates to an early season win. Dickson collected six hits against his former teammates, driving in two runs himself, while Stan Musial hit his second homer of the year. Ted Gray pitched Detroit to a narrow win over Cleveland as the Tigers and Browns remain undefeated on the road.

St. Louis Cardinals Dickson Bob Hannegan Cardinal Pirates Murry Rooklyn Ickson Redbirds’ Wings Detroit Cleveland Tigers St.Louis Browns Stan Musial Eddie Miller Marty Marion Redbird Ted Gray Indians

Pirates Beat Cardinals In Doubleheader Slugfest

In a high scoring twin bill Pittsburch edges St Louis 8 to 4 in game one while Detroit beats Cleveland 5 2. Musial and Beard homer for St Louis as Dickson and Pollet suffer losses. Gray notches win for Cleveland as Wynn suffers defeat.

Hayes Cagers Receive Gazette Trophy at Father and Son Banquet

Hayes grade school basketball team honored at a Father and Son banquet in the school gym after winning the league title. The Gazette trophy was presented as Principal Clarence Luvaas hosted the event with guests including Cedar Rapids officials and Wilson high school leaders. Entertainers featured Wilson students George Fikers and Frances Chaloupka.

Carl Franks Hayes Jack Ogden the Gazette Sports Gazette P. L. Yuga C. D. Gadbow Bill Dutrt Charles Landergott Tom Baker Harry Clark George Svee J. L. Craft Adolph Trachta William Rossey Hayes Cagers Pat Harmon Fred Winter Cedar Rapids Bob Pat Tracey Wilson High School Clyde Parker the Gazette Irma Landergott Helen Hackman Mary Kopesky Bessie. Boxa Martha Clark Wilson George Fikers Frances Chaloupka George Chaloupka

Indians Star Players Earn All League Honors

Cedar Rapids Indians roster members topped several leagues with all star honors. Outfielder Charles Huwer starred in the Canadian American League nine while with Pittsfield, and Joe Linn of Union City Tenn was named the Kitty League's best left hander. Additional Indians on second teams include Chet McDowell and pitchers Gene Schroer and Glenn Harshbarger. Bernie Olinger earned praise as a potential standout pitcher for Davenport. News notes cover USC coach Cravath’s spring drills, Gaddis’ pitching in Daytona Beach, and local ticket drive led by Jim Meaghan with community chiefs handling sales. The piece closes noting a water show that sold out, prompting a larger next-year run.

Cedar Rapids Indians Charles Huwer Bill Jurges Pittsfield Joe Linn Union City Tenn Chet McDowell Batavia N. Y Gene Schroer Cedar Rapids Glenn Harshbarger Green Bay Gene Hassan Davenport Quads Strawberry Point Bernie Olinger Olinger Burlington Davenport

Rider Netmen Fall to Bolts

Franklin high school swept both varsity and reserve tennis matches against Roosevelt. In varsity singles Bob Fletcher defeated Bill Klier and Dick Dye beat Bill Kibbie. Doubles saw Bob Landis and Darrel Link beat Ronnie Cherry and Dick Valliere. Reserve results include Delp defeating Beatty and Bruner with Hessenius earning a 2-6, 7-5 win over Dennis and Aldershoff.

Franklin High School Roosevelt High Varsity Bob Fletcher Bill Klier Dick Dye Bill Kibbie Bob Landis Darrel Link Ronnie Cherry Dick Valliere

McKinley Sweeps Wilson In Tennis Matches

McKinley swept both varsity and reserve tennis matches against Wilson though the top player Norman Barnes did not participate. Singles results include Ronald McGinnis, Don Benda, Don Challad and others with scores such as 8-6 4-6 and 6-4 6-2.

McKinley Wilson Norman Barnes Varsity Ronald McGinnis Steve Amos Don Benda Vic Sthelk

Olin Nine Beats Anamosa 12-5 in Pitcher Amalgam

Olin Nine defeated Anamosa 12-5 on Thursday as three Olin pitchers held the visitors to three hits. It was Anamosa’s second game of its first year in baseball competition. Kettlesen Meeks and Fedderson pitched for Olin while Gardner Welty and Soenksen contributed in the field.

Anamosa Olin High School Olin Kettlesen Meeks Fedderson Sucked Gardner Welty Soenksen

Cedar Rapids Indians With Bob Brooks On KCRG

Local sports segment follows the Cedar Rapids Indians this season with analyst Bob Brooks guiding fans on KCRG. Brooks provides game previews and team updates for viewers.

Cedar Rapids Indians Bob Brooks KCRG

16 Bouts on C R Boxing Card Tonight

Dubuque's Jack Webber meets Flynn Griffin of Moline in a middleweight bout at Memorial Coliseum for an amateur boxing show. At least 16 bouts promised by promoter Bob Hughes starting 8 pm with $1 admission to fund a year-round gym. The top bout earns special medals. Sammy Peters of Tama will attend and challenge the winner later. Several fighters from Dubuque Rockford and surrounding towns listed with weights.

Dubuque Jack Webber Flynn Griffin Moline Memorial Coliseum Bob Hughes Sammy Peters Tama Webber Hughes Rockford Teledo-Tama Harold Snow Ike Roberts Milton Brown Chester Davenport Don Gens Bill Loftus Or Miller Bill Corum Tri-Cities Bob Hendrix Mike Rodrigues Fred Bland Carl Williams Bob Langley Don Logan Gene Hardin Iowa City Larry Lemme Cedar Rapids Gene Warden Dean Hite Bob Hamilton Junior Braggs Jimmy Ampey Jack Kramer Tom Joost Dick Kannellis

Minnesota Announces 1950-51 Non-Conference Schedule

Minnesota revealed three non-conference opponents for the 1950-51 basketball season. Nebraska visits on December 2, Oklahoma plays at Norman on December 11, Pittsburgh visits December 16, and Minnesota hosts Oklahoma on December 23.

Minneapolis Minnesota Nebraska Oklahoma Norman Pittsburgh

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