Conservation Urges Backing Pro-Conservation Candidates
Frank Powers urges voters and conservation groups to press candidates for clear stands on conservation bills in the waning 79th Congress. He reviews a Wisconsin pamphlet on German carp and its harm to aquatic vegetation, citing samples from Wisconsin ponds and praising caution before introducing nonnative species. He also recalls a New York trip and a note on the Missouri Valley Authority dam projects, questioning their effects on land and wildlife.
Pittsburgh Pirates Sold Report By Pittsburgh Paper
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates will be sold to Frank McKinney an Indianapolis banker and part owner of the Indianapolis team in the American Association McKinney said he held the first option granted by Pirates president William Benswanger and that a sale would be announced soon
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirate
Frank McKinney
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
McKinney
Firate
William Benswanger
Lefty Showdown Feller Versus Newhouser Divides Tebbetts
In a New York byline feature, Birdie Tebbetts ranks Hall of Fame peers and current stars, comparing Bob Feller and Hal Newhouser. He praises Newhouser’s control, change of pace, and savvy while noting Feller’s raw power. Tebbetts also laments White Sox lack of a true backbreaking pitcher and reflects on Williams’ hitting prowess and the life of AL pitchers.
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Harry Grayson
New York
NEA
Feller
Newhouser
George Tebbetts
Birdie Tebbetts
A.L
Detroit
Ferriss
Harris
Hughson
Red Sox
Spud Chandler
Yankees
Trucks
Robert William Andrew Feller
Hal Newhouser
Iowa
White Sox
Tebbetts
S Newhouser
Williams
Vernon
Edwards
Dominic DiMaggio
Pesky
Classy Harness Racing At Benton County Fair
Benton county fair showcases top harness horses with Sunday and Monday programs. Purse amid added money includes 224 trot 250–3250 values, 218 pace 250, 224 pace 3250. owners and riders span Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota venues.
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Benton County Fair
Vinton
Benton County
Dana Bradford
Genter
Wis
Rich Gle Mack
H. Af. Waseen
Aiinn
A Ee
Y Meadows
Tela
Mansay Forbes
Whedted
Marshalltown
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Judge McElgin
Guy House
West Union
Iowa
Zenith Densmore
A. M. Maurice
Monticello
Donna's
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Earl Berry
Toledo
Iowas
Buddy Stewall
Lloyd Young
Des Moines
Huth
H. A. Alcorn
Alrendy Raynolds
Palmer Nereynolds
Orner
Pace
Contee
L. P. Jessen
Montino
Billy the Brewer
Roy Correll
Richland Center
Millmac
H. M. McIntire
Waseca
Minn
Cotton Athlone
Frank Beasley
Fairdale
N Dakota
Bobby Guy Jr
L. F. Aitchison
Albert Lea
Danny Gano
Ora Palmer
Urse
Witty Ann
Scot
A. Ll. Bradley
Jerloo
Nick oAbbe
L. FP
Jessen
Towa
Qooseah
Conrad
James McKeever
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La‘Crosse
AIL Golf Meet At Picnic Aug 11 Prizes Planned
All members of the Allied Industrial League are eligible to compete in a novelty golf tournament at the AIL picnic on August 11. Prizes will be awarded.
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Allied Industrial League
West Union Golf Tourney Offers War Bond Prizes
West Union Country Club hosts its annual invitational amateur golf tournament on Sunday Aug 1 with war bond and stamp prizes totaling 270 for 27 holes of medal play. E S Estey, committee chair, says first prize 50 in war bonds and stamps in the championship flight should draw top golfers to the nine hole course.
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West Union
West Union Country Club
E. S. Estey
Linn County Fish and Game Club News
George Svec reports on club notes including a missing six foot bamboo casting rod reward offered by Stan Kuta for its return, plus admonitions about youths snagging fish. Also covered are Palisades dam work, Old Oscar the sturgeon at the state fair exhibit, American egrets misidentified as storks, and Mrs. Jack Miller’s 21 pound northern pike caught in a gravel pit near Hampton.
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George Svec
Linn County Fish and Game Club
Stan Kuta
Kuta Electric Co
Palisades Dam
Old Oscar
Conservation Commission
Oscar
Strawberry Point
E. B. Speaker
Fair Grounds
Des Moines
Minnesota
Canada
Jack Miller
Hampton
Batting Leader Benched by Braves in Pirates tilt
Boston report notes manager Billy Southworth benches NL batting leader Johnny Hopp for a game against 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 at Ellis Park Pool
Daniels Park playground won the fifth annual citywide meet at Ellis Park municipal pool with 34 points. Roosevelt was second with 23 and Riverside third with 19 as 75 boys and girls participated. Several playgrounds followed in order: Sinclair, Harrison, McKinley, Whitlam and Reed. Junior events crowned winners such as Tom McGrew and Sunny Day for various strokes and Daniels led several relays, while Ruth Kenyon and Riverside athletes topped the senior girls events.
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Ithe Ellis Park
The
Playground and ‘Recreation Commission
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Riverside
Sinclair
Harrison
McKinley
Whitlam
Reed
Benior
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Drake
McKiney
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Ree
Niels
Cooper
Ward
Dravelle
Mewinley Ores
Vavra
Aeconda
Welk Binclair
Nut
In- Retair
Joan
France Riverside
M- je-Ruth Kenyon
Wmarr Serene
Itney
Ivarside
Sacaray
Tiers
Arco
Push Plans For State Horseshoe Tourney Here
The official state horseshoe tournament sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Association will be at Ellis Park courts in Cedar Rapids on Sept 1 and 2, the first since 1942. It aims to revive interest, elect officers, and form a state league. top pitchers like Dale Dixon Harold Shaw Joe Yeager Russell Sheetz and Clifford Hanson compete for cash prizes. An officers election is scheduled Sunday evening Sept 1.
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Joe Yeager
Cedar Rapids
Russell Sheetz
Davenport
Clifford Hanson
Gilbert
Distance Swim Returns to Ellis Park Pool This Year
The Cedar Rapids distance swim returns to Ellis park municipal pool on Saturday Aug 24 sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Playground and Recreation commission. Events include 1500 meters for men 16 plus 750 meters for women and boys 15 and under and 400 meters for girls. Awards trophies and medals given with heart checkups for all entrants. No entry fee and open to city and surrounding community. entrants may bring one adult attendant.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Y.M.C.A
Playground and Recreation Commission
Thursay
Midwest Open Golf Tourney Dates Shift to August
The $2,500 Midwest Open will be held August 16 to 18 in Lincoln Nebraska at Hillcrest Country Club. Officials moved the dates from August 23 to 25 to allow more professionals to enter amid other tour events.
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Lincoln
Neb
INS
Hillcrest Country Club
Ball Players See Reforms Grow From Player Impact
The piece discusses how players have gained influence over baseball’s governance, citing reforms driven by major leaguers and the Mexican League’s role in softening owners. It notes unions and new minimum salary rules, with optimistic views on future negotiations and the sport’s evolution. Jimmy McKechnie, son of Cincinnati’s manager, graduated from Penn State.
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Lawton Carver
New York
INS
Pasquels
Mexico
Robert Murphy
Boston
Jimmy McKechnie
Cinccinnati
Penn State College
Bill
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