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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1946

Page

22

Wagner and Cobb recall old time shortstops in All American game

John Peter Wagner and Ty Cobb gave views on modern stars versus early rivals at Wrigh t Field recalling the 1909 World Series. They praised Ted Williams but doubted his all around play against era pitching while Wagner cited Pee Wee Reese as the superior shortstop to Marty Marion and noted Reese’s bat and fielding.

Chicago John Peter Honus) Wagner Tyrus Raymond Cobb Ted Williams Marty Marion Yesteryear Wagner Cobb Wrigley Field Pittsburgh Detroit Williams Boston Red Sox Jessons Harold Peewee) Reese Brooklyn Dodgers Marion St. Louis Cardinals Reese Pittsburgh Pirates

Julius Inventor of Totalizator Denies Betting

New York NEA reports the late Sir George Alfred Julius, developer of the pari mutuel totalizator, never placed a bet and claimed he could not tell one horse from another.

New York NEA Sir George Alfred Julius

Regional Junior Legion Meet Sets Four State Champs

Four teams chase a national Junior Legion bid at Mason City in a regional tourney Tuesday through Friday. Davenport Iowa leads the field, with Christie De Parcq of St. Paul, South Milwaukee Post 27, and Post 154 Wellston of St. Louis rounding out the line. The Iowa champ Davenport boasts a strong record led by Doug Atkins with key players Fred Buck and Dick Keyoth contributing heavy hits and winning performances.

Mason City St. Paul Minn American Legion Davenport Iowa Christie de Parcq South Des Moines Missouri Champs St. Louis Milwaukee Doug Atkins Fred Buck Dick Keyoth

Horseshoe Schedule Urges Makeups For Postponed Games

The Allied Industrial Horseshoe League lists weekly matches and postponed games to be completed next week. Iron Stoney, league president, calls all teams to finish outstanding games including City Club versus L tant Chaste and Wilson No. versus Independents.

Wi Ni - Wilson Gas Gun Collins Radio Wilson No LaPlant-Choate Iron Stoney City Club tant-Chaste Sone Wilson Cherry Pesteurterrs Tee City Club Collins “Radio A

City Horseshoe Tourney At Ellis Courts Today

The city horseshoe tournament is set at Ellis Park with play starting at 1 p.m. Entrants listed include Sproston, Lee Nost, Miller, Balm, Morley, Jass, Grebe, Mulinex, Byerly, Hall, Mrstik, Houser, Hittie, Satchett, and Gillen. Entrants must pitch 50 horseshoes to qualify for classification and cash prizes will be awarded.

Ellis Park Sproston E. Sproston Joe Oe Lee Nost C. Miller R. A. Balm Willis Martin Gil Morley Carl Jass al Grebe Joe Mulinex Lee Byerly Lester Hall Vernon Mrstik Amos Houser H. Hittie Bud Satchett C. Gillen Byron Stoney Allied Industrial Horseshoe League Cedar Rapids

Fish Sleep Despite Lids Absent

Researchers report that fish lack eyelids yet enter sleep-like states. They observe reduced movement and slow brain activity during rest, suggesting a biological basis for sleep behavior in aquatic species.

State Fair Exhibit Goes On Despite Poultry Show Ban

State fair officials proceed with fish and game displays while poultry shows remain banned. Dr. C Frank warns against moving birds. permits allow gathering for display with destruction after. Conservation work includes Round Trumbull lakes project to remove carp, restore vegetation and restock game fish. Prosecutions total 49 in July, fines $645.35.

C. Frank Conservation ‘Commission Newcastle Frank Conservation Commission Round Trumbull Lakes Ruthven Round Trumbull Lakes Mud Lake Smith’s Slough Round Lake Trumbull Lake Trumbull Mud Lakes Smith’s Round The State Conservation Commissions

Plan Net Tourney At Country Club

The Cedar Rapids country club resumes its annual tennis tournament this week with Russell Knapp seeded No 1 in men singles and Tom Grayston No 2. Events include women and junior divisions plus doubles events. Finals set for Sunday Aug 18.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Russell Knapp Tom Grayston Bristener Tate Spees Taylor Pick Tia Jim Crawford Dick Panes Ee Knapp Bill Fletcher Ben Wo Wolverton, Jr Jack Belllate J Hecker Sam Johns Henry Gundhing AL Taylor Dick Pinney TJ W Netolicky Oaka Ae Pee J Ohn Ehastom Greg Greveton Dick Chadima- Fletcher Grayston Dick Chadima Jack Fletcher

Tony Zale Happy After Pneumonia Recovery and Reconciliation

Tony Zale the middleweight boxing champion leaves Gary hospital fully recovered from pneumonia he also says he has reconciled with his wife Adeline who has withdrawn a divorce suit and the couple plan a vacation before resuming training for the Graziano title bout set for New York on September 27 next month Zale plans to begin training again in the coming weeks.

Tony Zale Gary Ind INS Rocky Graziano New York Zale Adeline Graziano

Iowa’s Buffalo and Deer Heritage a Century Ago

A 100 year old scene in Iowa recalls buffalo and deer herds along with ducks geese and grouse across forests and plains. It stresses clean streams no sewage and soil conservation as sportsmen and farmers join to protect fish and game for the future and urge present adherence to regulations and programs.

Iowa

Giants A's Sox Content To Be Passe By Lawton Carver

New York column argues major league clubs such as the Athletics White Sox and Giants are outmoded and underperforming. It notes ownership changes as a cure while recounting critiques of Connie Mack Walker Cooper and Jimmy Dykes as missteps in a period of reshaping baseball power.

New York INS Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Sam Chapman George Kell Bo Bo Newsom Kell Newsom A’s Mack Giants Miami Horace Stoneham Walker Per Cooper Navy Stoneham Jimmy Dykes

Marquette Football Prospect Unknown This Season

Milwaukee NEA reports coach Frank Murray says he knows less about his Marquette football squad this year than in any prior preseason.

Milwaukee NEA Marquette University Frank Murray

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