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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1948

Page

12

Stieger Draws Reynolds in Ellis Park Championship

Bernie Stieger, defending champion, faces Ralph Reynolds in the Ellis Park championship flight first round. Reynolds shot 77 in qualifying, as did Tom Crabbe Jr George Shimek and Henry Coburn, with Stieger exempt from qualifying. First round must finish by next Sunday.

Bernie Stieger Ralph Reynolds Ellis Park Reynolds Tom Crabbe George Shimek Henry Coburn Stieger al Stieger Ellis Hinks

Browns edge Senators 10 8 in seventh inning rally

St Louis Browns outslugged Washington Senators 10 8 to even the series. Al Zarilla and Hank Arft drove in three runs each while Gil Coan had four RBIs for Washington. A seven run sixth inning sealed the win for St Louis, sending starter Walt Masterson to the showers as Forrest Thompson faltered. Manager Joey Kuhel was ejected after disputing umpires.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Washington Senators al Zarilla Hank Arft Browns Gil Coan Senators Walt Masterson Forrest Thompson Rampage Joey Kuhel Washington Ozar Winger A Sullivan Periady Olen Tewart Bucoride Vernon Yosts Eric Miss Farly Igehwamb Mast'son Robertson Sth Stewart Auth Deventh Es Gariis Kozar Ron Lun Kozar Fila Upder Garkte Omar Yost Enon Pee Dagrin Beeron Sens Thompson Eraten Aide Lspean Opines Ompson Oatrawaks Iver — Masterson Gchna Bear Masterson II Hubbard McKinnaparelle

Fan Fined After Eyelet Row with Umpire in Clinton Return

KEOKUK AP Charles Alberts fined 52 dollars for striking an umpire in the eye after a Clinton victory. The incident followed a protest by Keokuk manager Phil Seghi when Umpire Fleming ruled a strike during a Saturday night city league game. Alberts jumped the fence, swung at Fleming, and hit Ted Cameron instead, with Officer G R Nichols arresting him.

Keokuk Charles ‘Alberts Clinton Peek Clinton Gus Bell Fleming Phil Seghi Alberts Ted Cameron G. R. Nichols

Trainer Elated, Dies After Win

Mt. Vernon Illinois trainer Walter Price sixty four died of a heart attack after his horse Howard Hanover ran well in a heat at the Edgar County Fair track. A coroner's jury ruled elation over the performance caused the fatal event.

MT. Vernon Walter Price Howard Hanover Edgar County Fair Track Price Atlantic Hanover

Wisconsin Football Ticket Sales Hit New High

Wisconsin home football game ticket sales for 1948 surpassed last year’s record early in the season, said William Aspinwall athletic business manager.

Wisconsin Madison, Wis William Aspinwell University of Wisconsin

Bob Brooks joins KCRG as sports director

Bob Brooks, known in eastern Iowa for Iowa sports radio, becomes KCRG KCRK sports director. He will host Sports Camera at 6:45 p.m. and Sports Final at 9:45 p.m. weekdays, report major league scores at 4:55 p.m., and join Pat Harmon on a Thursday 7:15 p.m. segment.

Bob Brooks Iowa University of Iowa KCRG KCRK Pat Harmon Gazette Brooks WSUI Franklin High School Cedar Rapids WMT

All American Matmen Survive Olympic Tests

London AP report shows American wrestlers remain in Olympic title contention after two days of elimination bouts. Twenty four competitors eliminated overall, none from the United States. US wrestlers posted eight wins and three losses in eleven matches with 5 black marks earned in the day. Gerald Leeman of Cedar Falls won twice, pinning R Caaux and routing L Biringer to advance in bantamweight. Glenn Brand of Clarion pinned R P Arthur in four minutes 21 seconds to complete American success.

London Bill Koll Iowa State Teachers College A. Chaffariar Gerald Leeman Cedar Falls R. Caaux Great Britain L. Biringer Hungary Glenn Brand Clarion Iowa R. P Arthur Australia

Minor Baseball Results Across Leagues Record

Kansas City and Columbus both tied at eight in the Three-I League standings while Minneapolis and Toledo posted six apiece. Indianapolis and Milwaukee followed with equal marks in the Western League, Springfield notched six and Davemyort recorded three.

Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee Springfield Davemyort Dea Meines

Kovacs Buck Win Women’s Doubles Crown at Seabright

Mrs. Virginia Kovacs of San Francisco and Mrs. Midge Buck of New York won the 60th Seabright tournament women’s doubles title defeating Betty Rosenquist of South Orange and Mrs. Mary Burae of Allentown 5 6 1. Men's semifinals saw Talbert and Mulloy beat Tuero and Kovaleski 6 3 6 4 6 4 while Parker and Falkenburg edged Brink and Gonzales 7 5 8 6 7 5.

Seabright N. J INS Virginia Kovacs San Francisco Midge Buck New York Betty Rosenuest South Orange Irs Mary Burae Allentown Gertrude Moran Santa Monica Calif Louise Snow Isaacs Bakersfield Talbert Gardnar ‘Mulloy Miami Jack ‘Tuero New Orleans Fred Kovaleski Hamtramck Mich Frank Parker Los Angeles Bob Falkenburg Hollywood Jim Brink Seattle Wash Dick Gonzales

Beauchef Wins Merchants and Citizens Handicap at Saratoga

New York reports Beauchef captured the $20,000 Merchants and Citizens handicap at Saratoga during the transplanted two week meeting at Jamaica with 30,226 fans in attendance.

New York Andes Stable Saratoga Jamaica

Western Open ends with Hogan benefit in Buffalo

The 45th Western Open sees Bantam Ben from Hershey lead with a 54 hole 207 under par. Ed Oliver from Seattle sits second at 210, while Mike Parco drops to third at 211 as contenders prepare for Sunday.

Buffalo N.Y Hogan Bantam Ben Hershey Porky Ed Oliver Seattle Wash Fat Man

Macks Dip Tigers in 8-3 Relief Stint at Manchester

Manchester notes the first annual Manchester Amateur golf tourney starting at Manchester Country Club. The 27-hole event runs through Sunday with qualifying rounds determining flights. Notable entrants include State Champion John Jacobs, Walt Hodge, John Palmer, and Cedar Rapids players among others.

Manchester Manchester Country Club John Jacobs Cedar Rapids Walt Hodge Dubuque John Palmer Des Moines

Fifteen Cities To Have Pari Mutuel Racing

New York AP reports fifteen major cities will host pari mutuel harness racing this year. Cities include Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Chicago Detroit St Louis Toledo Cincinnati Columbus Louisville Baltimore Washington Buffalo New York City and Boston.

New York Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Ore Chicago Detroit St. Louis Toledo Cincinnati Columbus Ohio Louisville Baltimore Washington, D C Buffalo New York City Boston

Cordingley Repeats Iowa Title With 2 and 1 Win

Defending champion Mary Louise Cordingley of Des Moines defeated Lois Penn of Waterloo 2 and 1 in the Iowa Women’s golf tournament final. Cordingley led early, pulled ahead in the afternoon, then held off Penn’s late charges to seal victory at the 17th hole.

Waterloo Mary Louise Cordingley Des Moines Lois Penn Iowa Mass Cordingley Miss Penn Associated Press

Americans win relay and swimmers shine at Olympics

The article notes Eddie Tolan equalizing the 100 meter Olympic record in 10.3 seconds to win narrowly over Barney Ewell. Mel Patton finishes fifth. Steele takes the broad jump for the United States. T. Bruce leads Australia to a medal in the sprint. Jimmy McLane lowers the 400 meter freestyle Olympic record in the heat, and H Baume of Austria sets a javelin record as the U.S. women score points in the event despite early eliminations.

Associated Press Harrison Dillard Barney Ewell London Ewell Dillard Jesse Owens Eddie Tolan Lancaster Mel Patton California Panama Lloyd LaBeach Great Britain Alan McCarquodale Steele San Diego State Uncle Sam Herb Douglas Pittsburgh Lorenzo Wright Wayne T. Bruce Australia U.S Jimmy McLane Andover Academy Akron Ohio McLane Austria Hungary Sweden Holland Nel van Viiet H. Baume Dorothy Dodson Mundelein Irmy Nemeth

Ljunggren wins as Americans gain in track and field

Sweden's J A Ljunggren wins the hammer final as the US earns points with Bennett and Felton in the hammer. Ljunggren times four hours forty one minutes and fifty two seconds in the road walk. US qualifiers in 800 meters and pole vault, with Boo Morcom, Guinn Smith, and Bob Richards leading the vaulters. Curtis Stone and others fail to medal in other events observed. Del Mar stakes race opens season with Prevaricator winning the Bing Crosby handicap.

Sweden J. A. Ljunggren Uncle Sam Ljunggren Bob Bennett Brown Sam Felton Harvard America Miss van Vilet California Herb Barten Michigan Richmond Boo) Morcom Durham N. H. Guinn Smith San Francisco Harringay Arena

Kenna Fires 68 for Lead At Oelwein

Laddie Kenna of Oklahoma A and M fired a four under par 68 to lead medal rounds in the Occo Amateur golf tournament at Elks Country club. Johnny Kraft, now in Denver, was second with a 72 as Kenna and Kraft were slated to tee off together about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, officials said.

Oelwein Laddie Kenna Oklahoma Stillwater Okla Occo Elks Country Club Johnny Kraft Denver Colo Kraft Kenna

Narrow Gap On Red Sox To Half Tilt

In Detroit the Philadelphia Athletics rallied with two three run bursts to beat the Detroit Tigers 8 to 3. Lefty Lou Brissie earned the win in relief, relieving Bill McCahan with the bases loaded and no outs in a 4-3 lead in the third. Brissie allowed four hits over the rest of the game. Philadelphia moved within a half game of the first place Boston Red Sox, who lost to Cleveland.

Detroit Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers Lou Brissie Philadelphia Boston Red Sox Cleveland Brissie Bill McCahan

Lopat Wins Ninth Straight As Yankees Beat White Sox

Ed Lopat pitched eight solid innings to notch his 11th win of the year and lead the New York Yankees to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Tommy Henrich extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a double and two singles, scoring twice and driving in two. Luke Appling collected three singles for Chicago as the Sox offense showed up in parts.

White Sox Cass Michaels New York Yankees Gus Niarhos Chicago Luke Appling Chisox Yanks Lopat Ed Lopat Chicago White Sox Tommy Henrich

Blatnik Lifts Phillies To Fifth Straight Wins Over Reds

Phils beat Reds 4-3 and 4-1 to extend their streak to five. rookie left fielder Johnny Blatnik delivered the decisive blows, homering in the opener to drive in three and singling home Richie Ashburn in the nightcap.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Johnny Blatnik Phils Sam Nahem Howard Fox Blatnik Richie Ashburn Bucky Walters

Denver Star picks up a top prospect for greener fields

Denver university soph John Jeffries, hailed as the most promising young player at this spring's AAU tourney, is said to leave for California aboard a Saturday train. He will reach out to Coast Conference powers Stanford and UCLA amid reports of discontent with Denver university and being kept on the second squad by coach Ellison Ketchum during summer drills.

Denver INS John Jeffries Denver University Soph Greener Fields Jeffries California Stanford UCLA Ellison Ketchum Jeffrieson

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