Bucs Rise to Major League Form Against Giants in Key Showdown
Brooklyn maintains a large lead while Pirates surge in wins against the Giants and Cubs. Dickson shines for Brooklyn, while Pittsburgh blunts New York with strong hitting and sturdy pitching. Dodgers and Giants trade results as standings tighten in early season play.
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Ragged Yanks Head East With Three-Game Lead
The Yankees widened their AL lead by defeating the Browns 6-1 and 6-4. Hank Bauer homered in both games as Johnny Sain and Jim McDonald pitched, while Cleveland split with the Athletics as Bob Feller and Carl Scheib shone. Luke Easter Doby Gus Zernial and Anan Perrin mentioned in game notes.
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Red Pepper Etiquette for TV at Conventions
Gus Schrader warns national convention attendees and sports fans alike to maintain decorum on camera. He lists behaviors to avoid such as necklines, nosing, scratching, dozing, whispering, and refreshments, stressing every minute as if in church pews to prevent misinterpretation by TV viewers.
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TV and boxing critics note sport ethics and fame in Cedar Rapids
Golf writer Herb Graffis faults TV for exposing rule violations at major tournaments and fears sloppy discipline could spread. He cites missed penalties on TV from the National Open and PGA events, while fans observe embedded cheating on greens. Boxing figure Jack Kearns laments critic culture, urging accountability.
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Graffis
Cedar Rapids
Kromer Wins Tipton Golf Invitational in Rain
Chuck Kromer of the Iowa program won the Tipton Invitational Sunday with a 104 edging Gerald Kehoe of Anamosa by one stroke. Rain limited the field to 64 golfers. Roy Wilkinson won flight one with 112, Meek and Rigby tied for second flight with 115, and Lawrence won third flight with 124.
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Tipton
Chuck Kramer
Iowa City
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Anamosa
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Kehoe
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University of Iowa
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Marion
James Meek
Jack Rigby
Cedar Rapids
Guy Lawrence
Kramer
Russia Claims Olympics Win In Pravda Report
Pravda headlines claim Soviet athletes took first despite a seven point first place system used in Moscow papers. Under standard scoring the United States led with 614 points to 563 for Russia, while official tabulations were not kept.
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United States
British Olympic Association
World Sports
Postville Upsets Loop Leader 3-2 in Scenic League Thriller
Postville roared from the second division to topple Prairie du Chien 3-2 as Ken Schrader, Gene Mark and Willard Sanders delivered two late runs in the ninth inning. Clay Schultz homered earlier for Postville. Prairie du Chien, league leader, suffered its second defeat of the season.
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Hank Sauer
Bruin
John Rutherford
Chicago
Jackie Robinson
Duke Snider
Postville
Prairie du Chien
Prairie
Pirates
Ken Schrader
Gene Mark
Willard Sanders
Clay Schultz
Cedar Rapids Junior Legion Set For Iowa City Tune Up
The Cedar Rapids American Legion junior team faces Iowa City Tuesday at 5 p.m. on Riverside diamond in a final prep before the state Legion tourney. Cedar Rapids departs Thursday for Carroll to compete in the state event after a rainout with Blairstown Sunday.
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Slausen Tops C. R. Elks In State Meet on 139
Special to The Gate Ottumwa Chuck Slausen led Cedar Rapids golfers in the state Elks tournament. He shot a 70 69 139 to top the field. John Kehrer 72 76 148 Jim Smalbach 75 77 152 Herb Kirkland 75 79 154 Al Eastman 80 79 159 Dr F C Tucker entry posted 79 73 152. Cedar Rapids finished behind Muscatine for team honors.
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Cedar Rapids
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al Eastmnan
F. C. Tucker
Indians Throw Dodeward and Hertz Tonight
The Cedar Rapids Indians plan a double header with Hal Dodeward (3-0) starting in game one and Carl Hertz (7-6) in the nightcap after rain delayed play. Waterloo's Paul Buckhout (11-8) and Floyd Penfold (1-1) oppose, while Jim Bloodworth fields the infield as Jim Fishback recovers from a knee injury.
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Keokuk
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Waterloo
Indians
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Floyd Penfold
Penfold
Cedar Rapids
Tribe
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Memphis
Colorado Springs
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Eagles
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Seixas Named U S Davis Cup Captain for Canada Tie
Vic Seixas America's No. 1 player will captain the United States Davis Cup team in the North American zone final against Canada this weekend, the United States Lawn Tennis Association announced Monday.
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Eby's Girls To Make Softball Start Tonight
Heavy rain delayed the women s state softball tournament at Boone and forced a revised schedule. Eby Sporting Goods of Cedar Rapids opens against Manson s Wilson cafe at 7 p.m. Monday. The New ton Merchants Girls face Boone Wilson Transfer in the other Monday night game. Tuesday rounds include Aplington vs Des Moines Greenwoodettes at 7 p.m. and Lucas Blue Belts against Dayton Barquist Blues at 8 30 p.m.
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Ce-Mar Promises Major Stock Car Night This Thursday
Ce-Mar Raceway sets Thursday night stock car program expected to draw 30 to 40 cars and drivers from multiple associations. Circuits from Moline Dubuque Waterloo and Des Moines will be represented with entries invited from other Midwest circuits. The trophy clash features Ce-Mar's four top drivers. the race was moved from Sunday due to rain.
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Northwestern Amateur golf leader Webb shoots 131 in Spencer rounds
Crabberies for 2st at Spencer Northwest Amateur golf tourney qualifiers list Spencer leader Jack Webb of Spirit Lake with a 33 and 34 to post 131, 13 under par. Jim English of Red Oak close behind at 136, with other strong scores from Des Moines and Eastern Iowa players including Fontanini, Skow, Basley, Kneeter, Victor, Reed, Hands, Crabbe, Crawford, and Tod.
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Red Oak
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Des Moines
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Newton
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Imco-Steelers Tilt Postponed In Cedar Rapids
Officials announced the Iowa Steel-Iowa Manufacturing game in the M-1 league scheduled for Monday in Cedar Rapids has been postponed with no makeup date set. A prior rainout washed out the Speeder-Swab game on Sunday.
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Cedar Rapids
Hialeah Stakes Boost Elevates Flamingo and Widener Purses
Officials at Hialeah race track announce a stronger stakes program for the season with purses in the Flamingo Handicap and Widener Handicap raised to 100000 dollars each.
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Balster carded eagle on 430-yard hole at Indian Creek
Vern "Rollo" Balster Jr. holed out with a No. 9 iron for an eagle two on the par four No. 2 hole at Indian Creek Country Club on Sunday, shooting a dramatic 430-yard hole-in-one style finish.
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Rollo” Balster, Jr
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Sprowls and Bena Lead Waterloo Rifle Meet Scores
Robert W. Sprowls and William Bena of Cedar Rapids posted high scores in the Becker Chapman American Legion .22 meet in Waterloo. Wempe of Lombard won the two matches completed before rain halted firing, with Sprowls at 399-22 and Bena at 397-22 at 100 yards.
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Cedar Rapids
Becker-Chapman American Legion
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Lombard, Ill
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Buchanan League Play Washed Out. Independence Leads
Rain washed out all Buchanan county league games Sunday. Independence will represent the league in the Waterloo Courier as Independence holds a 10-1 league record atop the standings.
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