Drake Relays Open Sparks Records At 37th Meet
In Des Moines three Drake Relays records fell and one tied. North Des Moines and Wilson of Cedar Rapids set sprint medley marks, Ballard of Ames won the broad jump with 21 feet 9 inches, and Paulson of Davenport captured the shot put record with 50 feet 1 inch. Dick Atkins tied the 100 yard dash at 10.4 seconds.
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East Des Moines
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Coe Kohawks Hopeful at Drake Relays Return
DES MOINES Iowa Coe College track returns to the Drake Relays with entries in the mile and half mile relays and the open two mile run Coach Harris Lamb says rebuilding will take two to three years as service veterans and freshmen compose the squad Assistant John Alifillisch notes this year’s group would be average for a normal freshman turnout prewar Rutgers left a legacy of eight Midwest Conference titles in 12 years and the Kohawks face a tougher path to match past success
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Des Moines
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Coe
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Snuffy Smith
Wilbur Gregor
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Cedar Rapids Amateurs Fight in Rock Island
Twelve Cedar Rapids amateur boxers came to Rock Island as featured fighters on the card but none from Iowa could face Al Meier Frankie Washington or Art Stark. Bob Rossie won by knockout Bob Behrens took a decision in 160 pounds Bobby Meier lost a controversial decision Bob Desorel fought a close match to the hometown boy Jerry Dolan edged Jimmy Sparrow Donny Dochterman Joe Clancy Leonard Harris also lost and Donnie Dochterman sent to the ring.
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Rock Island
Ilinois
al Meier
Frankie Washington
Art Stark
Bob Rossie
Bob Behrens
Bobby Meier
Bob Desorel
Jerry Dolan
Jimmy Sparrow
Joe Clancy
Leonard Harris
Donny Dochterman
Bob Liddy Discharged to Return to Iowa Football
Bob Liddy of Monticello, a guard on the 1943 and 1944 Iowa University football teams, has been discharged from the navy and plans to play football for Dr. Eddie Anderson at Iowa next fall. Liddy was a reserve guard on the Great Lakes team.
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Iowa University
Navy
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Argentinian Duplicates Kayo Win Over Jones
Abel Cestac 220 pound Argentine heavyweight scored his second knockout of Clarence Jones from Buffalo North Carolina in Des Moines stopping him at 1 05 of the third round of a scheduled ten round bout.
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Van Horne Nine Tops Newhall 2-1 In Error Filled Game
Van Horne outscored Newhall 2-1 in a tense game with many miscues. Van Horne had two runs on three hits with six errors while Newhall managed one run on two hits with five errors.
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Greenberg Honored as Outstanding Jewish Athlete
Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers has been named the outstanding Jewish athlete of the year by New York sports writers. The World Series champion first baseman receives the annual honor for athletic achievement and leadership.
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Hank Greenberg
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Standings and results in the American League
Standings show Detroit and Chicago tied near top with Boston New York and Cleveland close behind. Results include Boston 12 over New York 5 and Chicago 11 over Philadelphia 2. Detroit 6 5. Philadelphia at Washington postponed by rain. Friday games list Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia.
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National League Scores and Schedule Highlight Rain Delays
National League results show Brooklyn beating Philadelphia 7 to 1 in a rain affected game and multiple matchups listed. Upcoming games Friday feature Brooklyn at New York Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburgh with only games scheduled.
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Dodgers Take First Place In National League
In New York the Dodgers seized first place after Brooklyn’s manager Leo Durocher was acquitted on an assault charge. Rain in Philadelphia gave them a holiday to celebrate the favorable outcome as Pittsburgh provided brief help to overtake the standings.
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Cooper Fractures Finger. Giants Catcher Out Four Weeks
New York Giants catcher Walker Cooper suffered a fractured right little finger after being struck by a foul tip in the game against the Boston Braves. X ray exams by Dr. Francis J. Sweeny indicated he would miss at least four weeks.
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Walker Cooper
New York Giants
Giants
Boston Braves
Francis J. Sweeny
Cooper
Pirates win at Pittsburgh to snap Cardinals seven game run
Pirates defeat the Cardinals 5 to 3 in Pittsburgh as rookie Ralph Kiner hits a two run homer off Harry Brecheen. Ken Heintzelman leaves with a blister, Elwin Roe finishes with four strikeouts in two innings. Dodgers idle in the standings.
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Creel census urges Iowa trout season opening efforts
The Iowa conservation commission asks trout anglers to cooperate in a creel census on opening day to gather data on popular streams species caught angler counts and non licensed participation. Results will guide future trout fishing plans and conditions. Also notes Cedar Rapids junior baseball growth Wilson high school preference for prep ball and early war era players back in form.
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BRAVES WIN IN NINTH
Chicago and Cleveland box score details show late rallies with runs in the final inning. The Braves steal a ninth inning victory as pitching and fielding permit a decisive comeback.
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Keota Trackmen Sweep Ee-Wash Loop Titles
Keota won the annual Ee-Wash track meet at Keota before a large crowd. Allen of Kalona set a new football throw record 165'7" and the Keota 200-yard relay clocked 48 seconds. Keota's Kenny Aller led with multiple firsts in hurdles and pole vault, while Dave Wright won the 440 and 880 and placed in long jump. The meet produced several records and top finishes for Keota and West Chester and Kalona athletes.
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Morgan
Richland
Mexicans Want Ruth as Manager
New York AP reports Babe Ruth, retired star, may manage a Mexican league club after Jorge Pasquel’s contact. Ruth says he has heard nothing definite and would visit to assess the situation but would not play. He notes past high salary and his long interest in managing.
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Babe Ruth
Bambino
Jorge Pasquel
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New York Yankees
Cedar Rapids Y Team Competes In State Tank Meet
Cedar Rapids YMCA lines up for the annual state swimming championships at the University of Iowa pool in Iowa City on Saturday at 2 p.m. Competing schools include Davenport, Burlington, Muscatine, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Marshalltown and Washington. Cedar Rapids entries cover Junior A and B events and the Intermediate Senior events with relays, sprints, strokes, and diving led by swimmers such as Macha, Moen, Carringer, Siver, Morse, and Gibson.
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Burlington
Muscatine
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Waterloo
Marshalltown
Washington
Knutson Strikes Out 13 But Norse Lose
Luther college of Decorah Iowa fell 7 to 4 to Hamline University as Knutson fanned 13 Piper hitters and allowed eight hits. Hamline pitcher Dick Ryan struck out nine and yielded six hits.
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Stranahan Covington Reach North South Amateur Final
In Pinehurst North Carolina Frank Stranahan of Toledo and Hub Covington of Orangeburg advanced to the North South Amateur final after semifinals held in rain. Stranahan defeated Charles Dudley of Greenville 3 and 1 while Covington upset George T Dunlap Jr of Pinehurst.
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Hub Covington
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Charles Dudley
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George T. Dunlap, Jr
Peacocks Win 5-1 as Upper Iowa Tops Wartburg
In Fayette, Upper Iowa defeated Wartburg 5-1 Thursday. Sammy Tucker and Ossie Webber led a six hit attack for the winner.
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Sammy Tucker
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Cubs Oust Phil Cavarretta From Regular First Base Role
Chicago Cubs shift veteran Phil Cavarretta from first base to right field in a season opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Eddie Waitkus takes over at first as manager Charley Grimm aims for more power with Marvin Rickert moving to center. Cavarretta’s versatility has defined his 13 seasons with Chicago.
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