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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1948

Page

8

Raines Enters Battle for Midget Honors at Ce-Mar Tonight

Sterling Lord of Burlington announces boys' singles and doubles will be added to the Tri-State tournament in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri this Labor Day weekend. It marks the first year boys have a separate classification open to those born on or after January 1, 1931.

Raines Ce-Mar Frank Nye Burlington Sterling Lord Iowa Ilinois Missouri Marquette Hilltoppers Hawks Frank Murray Detroit Pittsburgh Purdue Michigan State Wisconsin Arizona St. Louis Kentucky South Dakota Iowa Stadium

Cedar Rapids Junior Tennis Meet Sets 52 Entrants

The Gazette sponsors a Cedar Rapids junior tennis meet with 52 entrants across boys and girls divisions. The event runs Monday on Franklin and Roosevelt courts with finals scheduled next Friday and Saturday at Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Cedar Rapids the Gazette Franklin and Roosevelt High School Cedar Rapids Country Club Roosevelt Franklin The Gazette John Beck’s Armstrong’s Sporting Goods

C A Distance Swim Set for Ellis on Labor Day

The Cedar Rapids distance swim returns on Labor Day September 6 at Ellis Park municipal pool. Aimed at promoting playground and recreation, the event is run by the recreation commission with the Y M C A. Entry forms go to past competitors and are available at the pool Y M C A lobby or city hall recreation office.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Park Playground and Recreation Commission Y.M.C.A

Nine Teams Qualified for State Softball Meet in Cedar Rapids

Nine teams have qualified for the state men’s softball tournament opening August 20 in Cedar Rapids. Entries include John Deere Waterloo, Johnson’s Ledyard, Wallingford Merchants, Hawkeye Elks, Des Moines Moose, Ottumwa Amvet Post 20, Firestone Oskaloosa, Meredith Seniors Des Moines, and Johnston Lawn Mower Ottumwa.

Cedar Rapids John Deere Waterloo Johnson's Ledyard Wallingford Merchants Hawkeye Elks Des Moines Moose Ottumwa Amvet Post No Firestone Oskaloosa Meredith Seniors Des Moines Johnston Lawnmower Ottumwa

Will Bid for Victory Over Kladis, Hobel

In the Midwest Midget Alito Racing Association Ce Mar Bowl tonight, Walt Raines of Alta Iowa seeks top Cedar Rapids purse after Friday’s double win over Johnny Hobel and Danny Kladis. Newcomers and track improvements loom as 7 p.m. trials start with hopes of faster times and a $50 prize for breaking the 14.82 second track record.

Ausaek Danny Kladis Davenport Dan Kleineck Vernon Walt Raines Alta Johnny Hobel Raines Ce-Mar Cedar Rapids Don McElhinney McElhinney Kladis

Victor American Legion Juniors win Iowa county title

The Victor American Legion Junior team, coached by Earl Kempf, won the Iowa county championship by beating Williamsburg 11 9 and North English 7 2. They lost in the district tourney to Burlington 4 0 after a 2 0 win over Tipton. The Cedar Rapids area notes praise junior Legion baseball as a foundation for local stars.

Victor American Legion Iowa Williamsburg North English Burlington Tipton Cedar Rapids Mason City Cedar Rapids Stars Bob Reid Chicago Cub John Beck Bud Saylor Don Buchheister Bill Quinby

Fragmented Puzzle of Clues and Odd Phrases

A shattered list of cryptic clues covers varied topics from animals and towns to clothing and roles. Read as a word puzzle, it links entries like roman official and cravat with stray phrases and numbers, forming a jumbled, enigmatic collection.

Eluriumn P. Nters Hau Goto Seoul Seth Saqurtted Cravat Behbold

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