Championship Match Set After 36 Holes at Country Club
Veterans John Vavra and Bill McPartland will open the 36 hole final Sunday at 9 30 a m as McPartland seeks a new title after toppling past Iowa amateur champion Vavra earlier in a 20 hole semifinal. Jacobs falls to McPartland in an overtime defeat.
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Plan Archery Tourney Sunday For Novices
The playground commission and Waltonian Archers host a special archery tournament at Ellis Park range next Sunday for beginners from the bi weekly schools. A total of 114 men and women have enrolled in the classes held Wednesday and Friday evenings, with the sessions ending this week.
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Sally Henry Dominates Gateway Meet at Clinton
Sally Henry daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Hy Henry 119 Nineteenth street SE swam in Clinton in the Gateway meet. The 14 year old won three firsts in the women division and also captured the annual river swim for women here last Saturday.
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Cleveland Indians lack cohesion despite star Feller
Bob Considine argues that pitching ace Lefty Feller is blameless for the Indians’ woes. the real issue is a disjointed lineup. He cites player indifference, poor team unity, and contrasts with the Yankees’ cohesive, team-first approach under Joe McCarthy.
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Jimmy Dykes Signs New Pact With Sox
Chicago reports Jimmy Dykes, 44, signed a three year contract extension with the Chicago White Sox. Grace Comiskey signed the deal and said Dykes would receive a salary increase from about 25000 to 28000 dollars. The move ends speculation he might join the Detroit Tigers after this season.
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Minnehaha to Race at All-Iowa Fair Thursday
Minnehaha a 9-year-old mare owned by Thro Brothers of Mankato Minnesota is favored for a 2 09 pace at the All Iowa fair Thursday afternoon. Trainer-driver Mr Dyer says she may lower the track record if field supports the effort with rivals Miss Hof Patchwood and Jimmie Makin in attendance.
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Gus Schrader Dominates Dirt Track Action at Hawkeye Downs
The 46 year old Gus Schrader, famed dirt track racer, pushed a younger challenger to the wire in a world record run at Hawkeye Downs while losing the feature. His longevity and sportsmanship mark him as Cedar Rapids’ premier example of athletic perseverance and clean living.
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Wilsons Climb Nearer League Softball Title
The Wilson Packers moved within one game of the Class A Industrial league championship after a forfeit by Witwer Grocers. A featured 8 pm night game under the lights pitted All Umpire team against All Star Beefers, a clash of umpires vs top players as hecklers and batters.
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Country Club Tennis Tourney Opens Saturday
The Cedar Rapids Country club tennis tournament begins Saturday afternoon August 16 with the men's singles opening. Other divisions start the following week. Prizes go to winners in men's singles women’s doubles and men’s doubles plus the runners up in men’s singles. Mixed doubles may run if entries allow. No entry fee. players supply balls except finals. Members sign up at the bulletin board on the courts. Men’s singles entries close at noon Saturday.
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Coast Pilots To Dominate Races Friday
Pacific coast speedsters boost numbers for Hawkeye Downs sectional with Tex Peterson and Dave Champeau joining 22-entry field led by Jimmy Wilburn. Hal Cole and Jack Irwin from California also race, Peterson driving Offenhauser, Champeau on Lubrifiner. Coach Bernard Page named Red Wing high football coach.
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Hawkeye Downs hosts nine heats in All-Iowa fair finale
At Hawkeye Downs, three fast fields close the All-Iowa fair with the 209 pace featuring Minnehaha holder of the track record. Trotters, including Doroth Guy and Miss Etta, vie for top spots as famed drivers like Ed Allen and Charlie Hardy gear up for key races amid the week’s final program. Ralph Davis garners praise for strict race enforcement night prior.
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Iowa
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Monio Waixel
Charlie Hardy
Senator Sally
Owen Roland Manbeck
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