Conservation talk on 79th Congress and carp menace
The column urges support for conservation bills in the final session of the 79th Congress and warns they may die if not enacted, then reviews Wisconsin pamphlet on German carp ecological damage, noting carp ruin vegetation and local fishing livelihoods. It mentions Missouri Valley Authority dam plans and potential impacts on land and wildlife.
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Frank Powers
Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Department
Wisconsin
Nature
Arkansas
Great
Missouri Valley Administration
MVA
Missouri
VU. S
Lefty Hall Feller or Hal Newhouser Debate Sets Baseball Tone
New York report quotes Birdie Tebbetts and Ted Williams on ace pitchers. Tebbetts ranks Newhouser as superior due to control and change of pace, while noting Feller’s raw speed. He praises Newhouser’s savvy, poise, and clutch performance and laments not having a back that matches the best.
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New York
NEA
Handcuff Kings
Feller
Newhouser
George Tebbetts
Robert William Andrew Feller
Hal Newhouser
Iowa
Tebbetts
Ted Lyons
Hal
Lyons
White Sox
Detroit
Williams
Vernon
Edwards
Dominic DiMaggio
Pesky
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Washington
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Cage
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Iago
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Ghieese
York
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Phil-Cley
Gerheauser
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Bos
Ostermueller
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Aiker
Partee
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Sewick
Clev Witek
Doerr
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Holmes
Pee StLer
Wai Woegrmick
Phil
Sons Jeau
Clev
Purillo
Lopez
Rovinson
Keller
Schoendienst
Spence
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Kurowaki
Ers
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Ofier
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Wilks
Barrett
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Dreisener
Hollsworth
A A. L-Chi
Ynn
Herring
Erk Bereve
Neger
A. Eae
Gregg, Dickson
Cheee
Wagner
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Hig Brk R Eereee
Det
Dickson
Serene
Forres Bos Eeeee
Rowe
Behrman
Caldwell
Casey
Walters
Cin Coe
Miarris
Burkhart
Scarborough
Ahr
Lombardi
Brk
Caster
Bithorn
Urphy
Gumbert
Trucks
Kramer
Dl Eree
Heame
Haefner
Wash Ostermueller
Taer
Ander
Zuber
Kennedy
Borowy
Yse
Potter
Coort
Koslo
Dietrich
Chi
N.il
Ghey
Schmitz
Trout
Heintzelman
iPtt
Newsom
Phil Wash
Pman
Iy Schumacher
Hallett
Pittsburgh Pirates Sold Reported by Post Gazette
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette states an official sale of the Pittsburgh Pirates to Frank McKinney, Indianapolis banker and part owner of the Indianapolis team, will be announced. McKinney had said he was considering buying the club and held the first option granted by Pirate President William Benswanger.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirate
Frank McKinney
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
McKinney
Pirate
William Benswanger
Classy Harness Racing At Benton County Fair
Harness racing at the Benton County Fair features top horses with programs for Sunday and Monday. The Sunday 224 trot and 218 pace offer purses of 250 dollars plus added money, listing numerous owners and farms across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa North Dakota and Missouri. The Monday 224 trot and 218 pace continue the race card with a 950 dollar purse and added money, highlighting drivers and owners from Waterloo to West Union and beyond.
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Benton County Fair
Vinton
Benton County
Dana Bradford
Roy Correll
Richland Center
Wis
Maggie Mack
H. M. McIntire
Wasece
Minn
Jay Meadows
O. L. Butler
Mansfield
Fay Forbes
Frank Beasley
Fairdale
N. Dakota
Gay Frinch
Harold L. Wheater
Marshalltown
Iowa
Judge McElvin
Guy House
Ma Amn Scott
A. L. Bradies
Waterloo
Nick Abbe
L. F. Jessen
Monticello
Jrad
James McKeever
Green
Leeford
Kane and Morris
LaCrosse
Charney Miller
A. L. Bradley
Water Town
Pet
Mans- Jesse Win
B. Armstrong
N. Beviwin
West Union
Apache
Rey Hutchison
Minn. Hick
Box Howe
Crosse
Allied Industrial League Golf Meet At Picnic
All members of the Allied Industrial League may enter the novelty golf tournament at the AIL picnic on August 11. Prizes will be awarded.
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Allied Industrial League
West Union to Offer War Bond Golf Prizes
West Union Country club hosts its annual invitational amateur golf tourney on Sunday August 11 offering war bond and stamp prizes totaling 270 for 27 holes of medal play. E S Estey committee chair announced the event with a first prize of 50 in war bonds and stamps in the championship flight expected to draw top golfers to the nine hole course.
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West Union
West Union Country Club
E. S. Estey
Sunay
Linn County Fish and Game Club News highlights and tales
Linn County club head Stan Kuta seeks return of a six foot bamboo casting rod lost during a fishing outing. The column notes complaints about youths snagging fish and urges teaching conservation at club meetings. Old Oscar the giant sturgeon returns to the fair exhibit as improvements at Palisades dam loom. American egrets appear statewide, while Mrs. Jack Miller of Hampton lands a 21 pound northern pike near her home.
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George Svec
Linn County Fish and Game Club
Stan Kuta
S.O.S
Kuta Electric Co
Palisades Dam
Oscar
Conservation Commission
Strawberry Point
E. B. Speaker
Fair Grounds
Des Moines
Braves bench NL batting leader Hopp vs Pirates
Boston games note manager Billy Southworth benched Johnny Hopp, leader in NL batting, to face left hander Fritz Ostermueller of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Boston
NEA
Billy Southworth
Braves
Johnny Hopp
Fritz Ostermueller
Pirates
Daniels Wins City Swimming Meet
Daniels Park Playground won the fifth annual citywide swimming meet at Ellis Park pool with 34 points. Roosevelt had 23 and Riverside 19. other playgrounds followed. About 75 competitors, with events won by Daniels Roosevelt Riverside and others. Junior boys Tom McGrew Whitten Reed. senior boys Rene Prem Dan Daniels. junior girls and senior girls results listed with backstroke and freestyle times.
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Daniels Park
Ellis Park
Playground and Recreation Commission
Roosevelt
Riverside
Sinclair
Harrison
McKinley
Whittam
Reed
State Horseshoe Tourney Planned At Ellis Park Courts
The National Horseshoe Association sanctioned event will take place at Ellis Park courts in Cedar Rapids on September 1 and 2. It marks the first official state tournament since 1942 and aims to revive interest, elect officers, and form a state league. Notable entrants include Dale Dixon Harold Shaw Joe Yeager Russell Sheetz and Clifford Hanson. Cash prizes depend on entries. Officers will be elected Sunday evening September 1.
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The
Ellis Park Courts
Cedar Rapids
State Association of
Dale Dixon
Des Moines
Harold Shaw
What Cheer
Joe Yeager
Russell Sheetz
Davenport
Clifford Hanson
Gilbert
Distance Swim at Ellis Park Pool Repeat Time
The Cedar Rapids distance swim returns to the Ellis park municipal pool on Saturday August 24. Sponsored since 1928 by the YMCA and now by the Cedar Rapids Playground and Recreation Commission it features four age classifications from youth to seniors with trophies and medals. Entries open at Ellis park pool or city hall offices with no entry fee and a required heart check-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Y.M.C.A
Playground and Recreation Commission
Thursay
Midwest Open Golf Dates Moved to August
The $2,500 Midwest Open at Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln Nebraska will run August 16 to 18 instead of August 23 to 25. Officials say the change allows more professionals to enter who would otherwise be tied up with other tours.
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Lincoln, Neb
INS
Hillcrest Country Club
Baseball players push reforms to curb owners control
Legal and labor changes center on minimum salary and player rights as major league reforms gain momentum. The piece notes Mexico's Pasquel influence, the failed union drive by Robert Murphy, and the shift toward cooperative negotiations to modernize the sport's front office and on field relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Murphy
Boston
Mexico
McKechnie Graduates from Penn State as Family Trio Achieves Degrees
Jimmy McKechnie son of Cincinnati's manager graduates from Penn State, becoming the third member of Bill's family to earn a degree at the institution.
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Jimmy McKechnie
Cincinnati
Penn State College
Bill
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