West Waterloo Hands Riders edge Roosevelt 3-2 in seventh
In Cedar Rapids West Waterloo edges Roosevelt 3-2 on a winning run in the last of the seventh after a rain pause, with Dean Whitebreast scoring on a wild pitch. The second game was rained out after three innings with West leading 2-0.
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Cardinals Release Raschi After 14 Months with Club
Vic Raschi was given unconditional release by the St. Louis Cardinals after 14 months, with waivers from both major leagues. The pitcher’s $33,000 salary left him a free agent, allowing him to negotiate with any club. Raschi, once a Yankee star, now seeks a new team as a free agent.
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McKinley Golfers Defeat Roosevelt in Hot Springs Open
United States Open Champion Ed Furgal entered the Arlington hotel Open golf tournament to be played in Hot Springs May 12 to 15. McKinley golfers beat Roosevelt in the same event setup, highlighting regional golf competition and a notable champion's participation.
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University of Iowa to open new golf course by June 1
The University of Iowa plans to open its new 18 hole golf course by June 1 if weather holds. Head coach Bucky O Connor will run the course this summer with Harold Brown as greenskeeper. Rates start at 1.25 dollars weekdays and 2.50 on weekends for the public.
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Oliver and Harper Tied With 196s in Virginia Beach Open
Virginia Beach open leader board shows Ed Porky Oliver of Lemont Illinois and Chandler Harper of Portsmouth Virginia tied at 196 eleven under par after 54 holes. Marty Furgol 198 and Jack Burke Jr and Ed Furgol 197 share second after a 64 65 and 65 respectively.
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Larsen Wins But He's in Trouble at Genoa Tennis
Art Larsen of San Leandro Calif caused a disturbance in Genoa when he hit a ball at a ball boy in the face during an international tournament. The boy cried as Larsen and partner Enrique Morea of Argentina defeated Hugh Stewart of Pasadena Calif and Sidney Schwartz of Brooklyn 4 6 6 3 6 4 in doubles.
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Monmouth Wins Meet as Coe Places Fourth
Monmouth scored 79 points to win a five team track meet held Saturday, Knox second with 44, and Coe fourth with 35. Brad Ankerstar of Coe won the broad jump, while Monmouth's Lafferty and Vogt led in sprints and hurdles with strong showings. Augustana and Carthage also posted notable marks in distance and field events.
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Coe Drops Golf Match to Knox in Rain Slowed Triangular
Knox golfers handed Coe its first defeat of the season at Ellis Park as Capt. Dean Kruse and Bob Sparks of Knox shared medalist honors with 81s on a rain soggy course. Knox beat Coe 9 19 to 5 14, while Cornell fell to Coe 12 3 and Knox 13 2 to Cornell.
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Six New Umpires Join Three-I League Staff in 1955
Hal Totten announces six new faces on the Three-I umpiring staff for 1955 marking a 75 percent turnover from 1954 and the second time in three years staff replacements followed advancement to higher classification. Two veterans, Richard Gustavo of Milford Massachusetts and Peter Jaworsky of Chester Pennsylvania, will return. New umpires include Thomas J. Bartos Ralph J. Daugherty Russell L. Fisher Eugene M. Haack William S. Haines Jr Maurice J. Proul, all promoted from fast class C to class B Three-I and approved for higher by the National Association and league presidents. Fisher recently officiated in Japan and began in the M-O-V in 1953.
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500 Officials Named For Memorial Day Indy Race
Harry McQuinn of Indianapolis and Harlan Fengler of Dayton Ohio return as chief steward and referee for the 39th annual 500 mile Memorial Day Speedway auto race.
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Upper Iowa Presents Basketball Letters
Upper Iowa announced letterwinners for the last season with captain Chris Kjar of Humboldt and standout Wayne Sawyer of Litchfield joining seniors and juniors from multiple states. Kjar earned his fourth letter and is the sole graduating senior. Sawyer set five Iowa Conference records and earned first team all conference honors.
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Drake Relays give stars and records a grand welcome
The article recalls 1952 Drake Relays feats and names Kansas Wes Santee and others set for a big meet. It highlights Deckard predicting a record field in relays, lists competitors from Indiana Michigan State and UCLA among others, and ends with a humorous anecdote about a Relays badge traded for comics.
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UH Senior Angi e Branch Named Drake Relays Queen
Des Moines AP Ang ie Carolyn Branch 22 University of Houston senior drama student was named Queen of the Drake Relays for the 46th running to be held April 29 30 She is the seventh Texas winner and first from Houston The Texas candidates include Texas Southern Methodist North Texas State One candidate Miss Branch stands 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 109 pounds with blue eyes and dark blonde hair She maintains above a B average and will be joined by Miss Drake and six yearbook beauties with Arlene Moland as official hostess of the Loren who is Slater born and a Drake Homecoming queen last fall
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Immaculate Conception Opens Golf Program with Win
Immaculate Conception made its prep golf debut by defeating Iowa City St. Mary’s 205 to 228 in a nine hole match. Ed O’Donnell was medalist for the Greyhounds with 47 while Dennis Walliasper led St. Mary’s with 58. The teams prepare for a May 3 match against Waterloo St. Mary’s.
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Northeast Iowa league splits into two regional baseball leagues
Calmar reports the Northeast Town baseball league will form two separate circuits this season. The former east division becomes the Northeast Iowa league with towns including St. Lucas Castalia Festina West Union Spillville and Calmar. The west division becomes the Tri County league with Fredericksburg Lammler Cresco Charles City Elma and New Hampton. Castalia joins this season and Charles City is new. Further team additions possible. Officials to elect for Tri County and a follow up meeting is planned in Calmar on Wednesday.
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Bailie Seen as Likeliest Iowa Olympic Hope
Sam Bailie of the University of Iowa, a sophomore in 1955, is viewed as a definite Olympic team possibility by coach Dick Holzaepfel. Bailie scored 348 points in 12 meets and 3742 in the nationals, placing second to eighth in five events, with his best result fourth in the all around. He will compete unattached in the national AAU championships at Rochester, New York, April 29-30.
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KCRG Broadcast Schedule Highlights Cubs NL Games
KCRG radio outlines this week’s National League game lineup with Cubs broadcasts, rain substitutions possible, and no NL games on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Time listed as 12 25 for most midweek and weekend telecasts, with Chicago at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, St Louis, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, or New York as matchups.
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