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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1955

Page

22

Delaware County Fish Fry Slated Next Thursday

Delaware County Fish and Game Protective Association will stage its 21st annual fish fry at the Manchester fair grounds next Thursday. About 900 sportsmen and wives are expected. serving starts at 5 30 p m. Prizes from merchants and friends include a 12 foot boat and fly rod as grand door prize.

Manchester Delaware County Fish and Game Protective Association Manchester Fair Grounds Maquoketa Federal Hatchery Game Club

Carp Meat Myths and Preparation Tips from YunerY Sportman B

A guide by Eddie Meier debunks prejudice about carp as meat, noting muddy flavors can be removed by soaking with salt and vinegar or by skinning. It also advises removing the abdominal lining and considering filleted skinless prep. Old trough tricks for carp flavor fade as modern methods improve taste.

Tips From an Expert for Your Catfishing Trip

Fisheries biologist Harry M Harrison explains spring as prime catfish season. He urges reliable gear, varied bait, and strategic near shore spots such as drift piles and submerged grape vines to match feeding catfish, noting muddy spring waters extend feeding windows.

Harry M Harrison New Orleans

Munchoff Elected President of Scenic Baseball League

John Munchoff of Lansing was elected president of the Scenic baseball league. Also chosen were Don Mark of Postville as vice president, Mrs. Marcella Robinson of Waukon as secretary, and Fred Kreite of Waukon as treasurer.

Waukon John Munchoff Lansing Scenic Baseball League Don Mark Postville Marcella Robinson Fred Kreite

Upper Mississippi hunting refuge area to expand to 22 percent

Russ Graham notes hunters may object as refuge no hunting area grows from 18 to 22 percent across Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service plans. Iowa Clinton meeting date to be announced. Also includes fishing tips and season dates for various species and gear advisories.

Allah Russ Graham UCK Upper Mississippi Conservation Departments Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Clinton

Marion Softball Association to Meet Monday Evening

The Marion Softball Association will hold an organizational meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the banquet room of Marion American Legion hall. Teams interested in joining next summer league should send a representative.

Marion Softball Association American Legion Hall Marion

Ray Sells Ford Trucks for Hearn Stevenson

Ray announces to friends that he is selling Ford trucks and cars for the Hearn Stevenson dealership. He promotes available models and invites inquiries from potential buyers. The message emphasizes personal contact and dealership affiliation.

Ray Hearn- Stevenson

Corum Re-elected President of Derby at Churchill Downs

Bill Corum, sport columnist for the New York Journal American, was re-elected president of Churchill Downs in Louisville. The 81st Kentucky Derby runs May 7 with about 16 governors expected, and attendees include Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio and Mario Lanza among others.

Louisville INL Bill Corum New York Journal American Churchill Downs Lawrence Wetherby Blue Grass State Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio Mario Lanza

Busy Saturday slate across Iowa colleges and towns

Multiple baseball games and track events across Memorial Ball Park and campus venues. Highlights include Cornell at Coe, Drake Relays, and Wartburg at Luther with tennis, golf, and softball also on the schedule. Local clubs host open houses and meetings at city venues throughout the day.

Coe Cornell Dubuaqu Central Gower Town C.R. Raiders Peoria Franklin Wilson Iowa City Roosevelt Dubuque City Hall Memorial Ball Park Knox Upper Iowa McKinley Kingston Wartburg Burnes Tipton Appenet Nite Owl League Memorial Luther Quincy Minnesota Plattesville Trehrs Drake Relays Des Moines Comet Relays Charles City Monmouth We Se Amn Iowa Pelt Vinton Augustana Wisconsin D.m Monmouth St. Olaf Franco Ames Fairfield Lincoln Upper Town Ean

Power and Glory Expected as Evansville Returns Deep Three-I Squad

Evansville club manager Bob Coleman fields a 22-man roster with heavy power to offset defensive gaps. Key pitchers Jim Agnew Dan Stadnicki Wendell Doss Carl Greene Clair Hickman along with strong hitters Flory Reed Maye Peeples and Nelson headline a lineup aiming for a fifth Three-I league pennant under Coleman's direction.

Dan Seism Evansville Courier Evansville Ind Bob Coleman Ralph Flory Coleman Milwaukee Waycross Jim Agnew Danville John Stadnicki Quebec Wendell Doss Lawton Carl Greene Hi-Tom Clair Hickman Vic Rehm Eau Claire Jack Ritter Don Edinger Charles “Shili” Bigham Corpus Christie Darryl Nelson Dick Phillips Flory Ray Reed Wellsville Lee Maye Boise Nat Peeples Jacksonville Jack Brown Bill Wells Len “Preacher” Williams

Beaudy Heads Umpire Group Elects Officers for 1955 Season

Hank Beaudy elected president of the Eastern Iowa Umpires Association for 1955. Howdy Michael serves as secretary treasurer, Bob Vrbicek recording secretary, with Joe Bailey on the board of directors. A meeting is planned at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the YMCA. Umpires list addresses and phone numbers for league and team contacts to arrange officiating.

Hank Beaudy Eastern Iowa Umpires Association Howdy Michael Bob Vrbicek Joe Bailey YMCA Ninth Street NW An Murphy First Avenue Tom Seabrooke D_ avenue NE Dick Dieh Wyeque Bob Jennings Hill Live Art. Hollan Ska Avenue Freeman Shanklin Morley Emil Klumpar Spiets-gixtts Street Fay Adkins Marvin See Delmar Elwood Phon Fen Beaudy Second Street Avenue Fr Freeman Lipdere Aye Dona Iui Eighth Street Et Quimby Bever Avenue

Orioles Sell Batts To Indianapolis Club

Baltimore general manager Paul Richards announces catcher Matt Batts, 32, has been sold outright to Indianapolis of the American Association. Batts arrived in Baltimore last winter from Chicago in a seven player trade with the White Sox.

Baltimore Matt Batts Baltimore Orioles Indianapolis American Association Paul Richards Batts Chicago White Sox

Milwaukee Braves announce all star tickets by mail only

The Milwaukee Braves said applications postmarked before April 25 for this year’s major league all star game will not be filled. Ticket Manager Bill Eberly said 30,000 tickets will be available by mail order only and no applicant may order more than two tickets.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Bill Eberly

Three Iowans Named to Honor Trapshoot List

MINNEAPOLIS AP Three Iowans named on Sports Afield all American trap shooting teams Bob Allen of Des Moines on the men's first team Mrs Roy Meadows of Grimes on the women's second team and Charlie Harms age 13 on the junior second team all named for their achievements in trapshooting across Iowa and beyond

Minneapolis Bob Allen Des Moines Roy Meadows Grimes Charlie Harms

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Clarence Cox Ross W. Childs Larry Childs Dennis Nield Francis Childs Delaware County J. W. Thompson Kenneth Woolridge Clarence MecKeag Fred A. Haselman Vernon Burns Frank Davis Yunery Sportsman Eddie Meier The Iowa Conservationist Cedar Rapids Marine Sales Ellis Blvd Billy Long Claro Long Marquette Howard's Worm Hatchery Hiawatha Robbins Road Dial Ralph Bell Cedar Rapids Strawberry Point Munchoff John E. Greenlee Avenue SE Highway 30 Missouri Big Sioux Sam Welch Gamaliel Ark Lake Norfolk Charlie M Essex Connecticut Graham Dyersville Ray Phelan Corum Derby Beagle Cedarvo Beagle Club Evansdale A.m Green Castle Swisher Center Point Socanvett Keystone Upper Iowa Prep Reooster Sting City High School Booster Club Inley P.m Evansville Club Land Phil Misley Lou Soscia Don Leppert Wayne Cummings Cummings Leppert Orioles Evinrude Motors JOE & Cliffs FIRST AMM Toro—makers America GLOBE
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