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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1949

Page

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Major Boxscores Friday Night Game Recap

Detroit wins 7 to 3 as Kramer logs the win and Gray takes a 7 7 decision. Key plays include RBI from Kramer and 2B by DiMaggio and 2 HRs from Stephens. Boston routs Chicago 8 to 4 with Muncrief pitching seven strong innings and Heath driving in runs.

Gray Eekrets Duglevebpst Svlnaes E—Robinson Rbi Kramer Ciggeman Tebbetts Pesky DiMaggio Hr—Stephens Sb— DiMaeri Doerr Man Lipon Berry Kolloway Inson Kell Goodmen Detroit Detroit 7: Oe On 7. Bb—Gray Grissom So—Gray Ho—Gray Kret Jow U—Hurley Jones McKin Jey McGowan Hacker Itsak Twiadeks Chica E—Dark R. " Elliott Heath Jeffcoat Uch H. Penalles Pafko Eg Og Dark Fletcher See Reich Stanky Boston Chicago Sage Superie Pahn Soo Muncrie Barrett Bass Ho—Lade

Phillies and Pirates Split as Roe Wins for Cincinnati Tenor

Baseball game notes show multiple line scores with players Vale Hegan Guerra Robinson Snider Hatton Wyrostek Cox Fox Roe androwers. Key results include Cincinnati victory over Brooklyn 4-2 with Roe as winning pitcher and Philadelphia no runs against Pittsburgh 1-0 with Werle the winner. New York and St Louis tied 1-0 while St Louis outhit New York 7-4.

Fox Brautt Ecorno Cincinnati E—Stallcup RBI Robinson Snider Hermanski Cox Hatton Wyrostek Bloodworth Hodges Wycone S—Cox Walker Robin Cooper Stalicup Brooklyn Bb—Roe Erautt So—Roe Palica Ho Pox Roe Goetz Jorda Reardon

Myra’s Cruel Streak Shocks Taxi Queue

A comic caption notes Myra shows a cruel streak while waiting in a taxi line. The quip plays on a recurring LAFF A DAY panel style with a punchy exchange about patience and mischief.

Myra

Gilbert Bogley Reaches Kalamazoo Semifinals

Defending champion Gilbert Bogley of Crevy Chase Maryland defeated Ernest Du Bray of San Francisco in straight sets 6-4 6-4 to move within one win of the Loro junior tennis title. He advances to face Whitney Reed of Alameda California in the semifinals.

Kalamazoo Mich Gilbert Boglevy Crevy Chase Loro Ernest du Bray San Francisco Bogley Whitney Reed Alameda Calif

Farmington Open Baseball Tourney Aug 28 Sep 4

The Farmington Open baseball tournament for semipro and amateur teams in southeastern Iowa runs August 28 through September 4.

Farmington INS Iowa

Two Guests Set for KCRG TWENTY QUESTIONS In August

The Mutual Network will list four featured names on the who s who guest listing for Twenty Questions during August broadcasts. William Gargan and Marie Wilson represent entertainment while Bobby Riggs and Hank Sauer come from sports. Gargan opens tonight at 7 on KCRG KCRK with a vegetable or mineralo utine quiz.

William Gargan Marie Wilson Bobby Riggs Hank Sauer William Argan KCRG KCRK Gargan

708 20 Questions and Tak Number Feature Summary

A compact entry notes a 708 20 Questions and a Tak Number feature from MBS with a value of £8. Esa is referenced in the brief.

Littler Leads March Toward National Junior Amateur Title

CALIFORNIA teen Gene Littler from San Diego, defending champion, won 5 and 3 over Ralph Morgan of Coffeyville, advancing to the quarterfinals in Houston. Don Addington of Houston was Texas’ lone survivor after Friday rounds. Ralph Dunn of Los Angeles was knocked out 4 and 3, with Bud Holscher, Bill Casper, and Bob Atkinson also advancing. Quarterfinals and semifinals set for today, with the title match Sunday.

Houston Texas Ins California Gene Littler Parsmith San Diego Ralph Morgan Coffeyville Kan Don Addington Ralph ‘Dunn Los Angeles Bud Holscher Santa Monica Calif Bill Casper Chula Vista Bob Atkinson Portland Ore

LaMotta to defend title versus Cerdan Sept 28

Middleweight champion Jake LaMotta will make the first defense of his title September 28 at the Polo Grounds against Marcel Cerdan of France, organizer International Boxing Club announced. LaMotta won the title from Cerdan on June 16 in Detroit after Cerdan failed to answer the bell for the 12th round due to an injured arm.

New York Jake LaMotta Polo Grounds Marcel Cerdan France International Boxing Club LaMotta Cerdan Detroit

Cedar Rapids Playgrounds Host Final Week Play Day

Cedar Rapids supervises nine remaining play grounds finish season with Ellis park play day Wednesday. events include table tennis, horseshoe, football throw, softball throw, checkers, chess, and tether tennis across six age groups. contests require prior ladder or champ of the week wins. awards and emblems for champions and outstanding sportsmanship.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Park

Hollywood Signs Another Import

Nadine Gray, Romanian actress, signs seven year Uni versal contract to star in Deported directed by Victorio de Cisa. Fefe Ferry arranged deal after meeting in Europe. Gable vacation planned as he contemplates Scaramouche and Across the Wide Missouri. John Wexley visits with a play They Shall Not Die based on the Scottsboro case.

Hollywood INS Nadine Gray William Goetz Nadine Prince Catanacuzine Universal-International Fefe Ferry Europe Pickman-Ferry J. Arthur Bank London Fefe Rome Victorio de Cisa Paulette Goddard Clark Gable Gable Clark Missouri Robert Sisk John Wexley Scottsboro Case

Hainline Gains in Topeka Net Tourney

Dick Hainline of Rock Island Illinois seeded No 1 won a quarter final in the Jay hawk open men singles defeating Errol Ly cette of San Francisco 6-2 6-0 and advances to face Bob Ziervogel of St Louis in the semi finals. Mexican champion Melita Ramirez and Joanne Symon upset the second seeded pair Doris Jensen and Doris Popple 5-7 13-11 6-4 in a semi final. Frank Wilkinson of Kansas City beat Bruce Higley 3-6 6-2 6-1.

Topeka Kan Dick Hainline Rock Island Ill Hainline Errol Lycette San Francisco Bob Ziervogel St. Louis Melita Ramirez Mexico City Joanne Symon St. Joseph Doris Jensen Doris Popple Des Moines Frank Wilkinson Kansas City Bruce Higley Iowa City

Arson Blamed For Maywood Park Grandstand Fire

An arson attempt at Maywood Park race track aimed at the grandstand caused about 15 000 in damage to part of the new 500 000 grandstand and equipment before River Grove firefighters halted the blaze. A gas trail 200 feet long from beneath the grandstand and several empty gasoline cans were found.

Chicago MNS Maywood Park Race Track River Grove

Yankees Trade Phillips to Pirates and Recall Porterfield

The New York Yankees announced the sale of slugging rookie first baseman Jack Phillips to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They also recalled right-hander Bob Porterfield from the Newark Bears of the International League.

NEW York INS New York Yankees Jack Phillips Pittsburgh Pirates Bombers Bob Porterfield Newark Bears

Pirates Buy Hurlers Jim Walsh From Indians

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right hander Jim Walsh from the Indianapolis Indians to strengthen their struggling pitching staff. Walsh was noted as one of the leading pitchers in the American Association.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Walsh Indianapolis Indians

Grattan McKlye Sets World Record in Nassau Pace

Grattan McKlye wins the Nassau two mile pace at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York, clocking a new world record time of 4 16 4 5 for Friday night racing.

Westbury N. Y Ins Grattan McKlye Nassau Roosevelt Raceway

Marlene Bauer Wins Women's Western Title

Marlene Bauer, a 15 year old Los Angeles high school sophomore, defeated Pat Leith of Elgin Illinois 6 and 4 to win the women's western junior golf championship at Onwentsia Country Club Lake Forest. Bauer shot four under women's par for the 14 holes played in the final.

Chicago Marlene Bauer Los Angeles

Des Moines Girl Earns National Junior Tennis Bid

Shirley Anderson 17 from Des Moines is chosen as one of six girls to represent the Missouri Valley Tennis Association at the national junior tournament August 22 27 in Philadelphia. She will depart Friday for the Middle Atlantic Grass Courts meet in Baltimore before the national event. Daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Anderson she attends Roosevelt High School.

Des Moines INS Shirley Anderson Missouri Valley Tennis Association Philadelphia Penn Roosevelt High School Miss Anderson Baltimore C. H. Anderson

Athletics Coach Dykes Sought for Farm System Talent

Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack sent coach Jimmy Dykes to tour clubs in the A's farm system. He began in Des Moines Iowa and will inspect the Lincoln Nebraska Western league club, staying with each until thoroughly acquainted with all members.

Philadelphia Jimmy Dykes Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack A’s Des Moines Iowa Lincoln Neb Mack

Jackie Hayes Day at Comiskey Park Honours Blind Fan

Chicago August 30 designated as Jackie Hayes day at Comiskey Park. White Sox host the Senators in a night game honoring Hayes a former White Sox second baseman who played 14 seasons before losing his sight. Hayes now serves as county tax collector in Clanton Alabama with his wife and seeing eye dog.

Chicago NBA Jackie Hayes Comiskey Park White Sox Senators Hayes Clanton Ala Florida Pale Hose Ted Lyons Tigers

Hollywood column swap signals temporary coverage change

A farewell column notes the writer’s absence for a period and announces Dorothy Manners will handle Hollywood news in their stead, ensuring readers continue to receive entertainment updates during the transition.

Au Revoir Dorothy Manners Hollywood News

Saturday Theater Time Listings by City Theaters

Movie schedules show multiple cinemas listing titles and showtimes across Paramount Colorado Territory and local venues. Notable films include The Stra Story Night into Night The Great Patch Sundown Jim Renegade Girl Smart Girls Dont Talk and Drums Buffalo Bill Rides Again with drive in Coroners Creek and Down Missouri Way among short subjects.

Iowa Colorado Territory Great Patch Jim Walking Hills Powder River Marion Coroner’s Creek Missouri Way

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