Cedar Rapids faces rough start as season opens with tough loss
The Cedar Rapids club, managed by Burl Storie, opened with a 13-1 defeat to Rochester amid notes on pitching woes by Don McFarland and plans to start Stan Horvatin next game. The piece highlights local players Sid Goldfader and Sid’s impact on defense and offense, plus comments on catcher history and Evansville connections.
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Cedar Rapids M J league opens with Memorial Park night games
The Cedar Rapids M J league begins its 1958 season next Sunday at Memorial Park with a 2:30 opener between Town Midland Supply and Town Manufacturing. Night games follow at 7:30 when Cedar Rapids is away. Five teams compete under a reduced 40 game schedule to crown the champion.
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Photographer's apology excludes AP photographer
Giant pitcher John Antonelli apologized to everyone but Associated Press photographer Clarence Hamm after an outburst in the clubhouse Saturday. He said the incident was a misunderstanding and he would apologize to all except the photog.
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Stuber Named Assistant Coach for Chicago Cardinals
The Chicago Cardinals announce the signing of Emmet Abe Stuber, a 30 year football coach, joining head coach Frank Ivy’s staff for the 1988 NFL season. Stuber, 55, previously with the Eagles and Packers, holds a Missouri graduate background and coached football since 1928 at Westminster College Missouri.
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Opening Day Crowd Sees Team Lose Baked in Slow Start
The Cedar Rapids stadium drew its largest opener since 1949 as the Rochester Athletes lost 3-0 to the hosts. Sid Goldfader, Ganus Homer, and Hamilton delivered key hits while Delcon dominated on the mound. The crowd of about 4,364 turned out for the season debut, with Crosby Lewisohn offering $25 for a fence-clearing homer.
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Women's Bowling Tourney Crowns 5 Class Winners
Cedar Rapids hosts another week of the Des Moines women's bowling tournament concluding Sunday with finals across five classes. Notable results include Class A winners Lorraine Nehls and Evelyn Muilvain leading tight fields, while doubles and singles saw Scerey, Posada, and DeLeon delivering standout performances amid strong all events competition.
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Only Innings of Work in Training DeLeon Didn’t Tire in Opener
Luis DeLeon pitched 9 innings for Cedar Rapids in a 13 1 Rochester opener win. The ace, loan Puerto Rican, had planned dental work but Milwaukee officials pressed him to finish spring training with 17 teeth extracted during camp.
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Rochester
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Wellsville
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Standings Three-A League Pace Opening Week
The Cedar Rapids and Davenport squads opened the Three-A League season with Luis DeLeon pitching 8 innings in the opener. Fans mobbed him for autographs as Sid Goldfader led Cedar Rapids with a homer. Al Monechak debuted as manager amid positive early reviews.
Baseball Opener Draws Big Cedar Rapids Crowd in Milwaukee Farm Debut
Cedar Rapids drew the top crowd as its Milwaukee farm club opened with a 13-1 rout of Rochester before 3,769 fans. Burlington homers sparked Green Bay to a 3-2 win behind Woods Johnson and Londroback. Fox Cities beat Davenport 9-2 in the only non town win, despite Hoerner leaving early after Addie Hintze’s bases loaded triple.
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