Raiders Rally in Ninth to Beat Davenport 10-Run Opener
Cedar Rapids Raiders overcome a 3-2 deficit in the ninth inning to beat Davenport 13-3 at Memorial Stadium. AL Norris and pinch hitter Frank Amaya delivered timely hits as Gene Johnson stole second and Johnson, Norris, and Amaya fueled a dramatic late rally. Manager Gunny Olark plans to run Bruce Polk Monday night against Davenport with Fritz Ackley as the starter for the DaySox.
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Bees Win in 13th Narrowly Tops Braves in Six Team Open
The Three A league opened its golden anniversary season with Peoria Cedar Rapids and Burlington leading. Burlington and Keokuk fought 13 innings before the Bees won 6 to 3 on Genel Steiger’s three run homer. Attendance varied across Cedar Rapids Davenport Evansville and Keokuk with 979 at Keokuk and 3 646 at Cedar Rapids.
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Ozark Air Lines Boosts Cedar Rapids Ball Park Start
Ozark Air Lines opened routes out of Cedar Rapids on Sunday and the Raiders opened at Memorial Park with Dangerous Danny Ozark guiding a high tempo base running game. 4,046 fans attended as Cedar Rapids tied the opener to a bold ninth inning rally and a game winning single by Frank Amaya.
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National League Race Might Be Two Team Affair
Milwaukee Braves open season with rapid wins and a stellar team ERA as they threaten a two team NL race with the Dodgers and Pirates. Brooklyn sits just under .500 while the Redlegs drop further. Cubs Phillies and Giants post wins in scattered NL action. In the American League the White Sox surge to a one game lead after a 5-3 win over Kansas City. Yankees rally behind Don Larsen to beat Boston as Orioles win nightcap behind Billy O Dell relief.
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Raiders Amaya Delivers First Big Moment at Cedar Rapids
Frank Amaya the Raiders utility shortstop bailed in the winning run with a pinch single in the ninth, turning his modest start into a homeland hero moment. Born in Douglas Arizona, he grew up in Los Angeles and signed with Brooklyn after high school. He played two Pioneer League seasons before breaking in, with a 240 average prior to Sunday's opener.
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Archers Dedicate Enders Field at Waltonkin Archery Club
About 106 members and guests attended the dedication of Enders Field at the Waltonkin Archery Club, honoring Fred and Betty Enders. The 28 target field round saw top marks by Pat Bray in men's freestyle with 41 dollars, Gladys Byram in women's freestyle with 181, and multiple winners listed across divisions including Jim Lewis and Mary Ann Vanourney.
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Iowa State Archery Association
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Celtics rout Major League All stars in Santa Ana
The Boston Celtics defeated the Major League AllStars 178 to 103 Sunday night in the 14th game of their nationwide professional basketball tour.
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Kluszewski Checks In At Christ Hospital
Cincinnati slugger Gus Kluszewski, the ailing first baseman for the Redlegs, enters Christ hospital for a complete physical and treatment of a back ailment that has troubled him since last season. He has played only one regular game this season and appeared as a pinch hitter in a few others.
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Penn Relays Narrowly Missed Bobby Morrow Switch
Drake and Penn relays tied with nine events won each. Abilene Christian coach Ollie Jackson nearly moved his team to Philadelphia before deciding to stay. Bobby Morrow was named outstanding Drake star after setting a record in the 100 yard dash and Abilene’s duo set Drake records in the 440 and 80 yard relays.
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Keller Named Wilson Pilot In M J League Opener
Karl K. Keller 24, pitcher and outfielder, named a pilot for Wilson and Company in the M J league. A former Iowa Wesleyan College player, he served in Europe with the Air Force and has three years of semipro ball in Merced California Kirleville Missouri and Anna Texas. Greg Bell of Indiana University named outstanding athlete at the Penn Relays.
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