Star drivers from Indy join All-Iowa fair speedway card
Four of the first ten finishers from the 1952 Indianapolis 500 will race at the All-Iowa fair Sunday. Troy Ruttman and Johnnie Parsons, 1952 and 1950 champions, headline a field that includes Duane Carter, Jim Bryan, and other AAA stars. Parsons drives an $18,000 Offenhauser in Sam Nunis lineup with many notable dirt-track entries. Time trials begin at 1 p.m. with the 25 lap All-Iowa Fair Sweep Stakes setting the pace after four heat races and a match race.
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Matter's Hit Gives Marengo 3 2 Win Over Ottumwa
Dick Matter's bases loaded single in the 11th lifted Marengo to a 3-2 victory over Ottumwa in a Hawkeye State league game. Ottumwa led 2-0 after the first and third frames but Marengo answered with two runs in the bottom of each inning to tie. Heinbigner drove in the tying run with a single and later doubled home the go ahead run after a walk. The win puts Marengo a game ahead of Marshalltown atop the league. next meeting is Thursday at Marshalltown.
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Barron Leads Schoolman Golf Qualifiers in Des Moines
Des Moines William Barron, superintendent at Quimby, paced qualifiers in the annual Schoolman Golf tournament at Grand View club with a 71. Eastern Iowans posted scores include Boyd McCurdy What Cheer 80 Bob Mullen Monticello 79 R W Esslinger Cedar Rapids 82 Mike Johnson Clarence 93 E R Shriver Tripoli and N J Breckner West Union.
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Rocky Marciano Begins Training Ahead of Walcott Title Fight
Rocky Marciano started conditioning in Grossinger New York as talk of a September 23 bout with Jersey Joe Walcott circulated. Officials insisted no city or official confirmation had been made for the heavyweight title fight despite the training camp in the Catskills.
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Warning to Boxers Dont Get Too Good
Pat Robinson argues boxing rewards hype and trends, noting Ray Robinson and Archie Moore as examples of fighters who were too good for title shots at times. He cites Villemain and Gene Jones facing foreign bans and explains why champions attract more challengers and risks after winning a title.
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Interceptions Turn Bears’ Win Over Steelers 14-9
Chicago Bears exploited two Pittsburgh pass interceptions to defeat the Steelers 14-9 in a game marking Joe Bach’s T formation debut as Steelers coach. Frank Dempsey’s 43 yard return set the first score, Bob Moser’s interception led to a seven yard Chuck Hunseinger TD run. Blanda kicked two conversions.
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Garver Rumored for Detroit Move in Waivers
Detroit GM Charley Gehringer signals possible follow up trade after Monday's deal sending Don Lenhardt and Marlin Stuart for rookie Bud Black. He indicated Garver could be involved if St. Louis Browns place him on waivers, while owner Bill Veeck remains noncommittal.
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Nardico and Sabotin Lead Cleveland TV Boxing Card
Light heavyweights Danny Nardico and Earl Lalu headline a 10 round televised main event at the Cleveland arena aimed at big money stakes. Sabotin also appears in a top bout while a 0 round non televised welterweight scrap between Del Flanagan and Danny Step anovich is scheduled nearby.
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Hank Sauer Faces Babe Ruth Record Challenge With Cubs
Hank Sauer of the Chicago Cubs rides a hot stretch after belting his 29th and 30th homers, leading the league with 30 and 96 RBIs. Despite talk of Babe Ruth's 60, Sauer plays down records, saying wins count more, while Chicago writers cite him as this year's Cubs icon and potential MVP.
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McGuire Resigns St. John's Job
Frank McGuire quits as St. John's basketball coach to take a UNC position. The move pushes New York college hoops toward UNC dominance in the ACC while St. John's faces doubt about remaining a top program amid past scandals and the decline of rival teams.
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Anamosa Champs Win Eastern Iowa Golf Title
Anamosa won the Eastern Iowa Golf Association title with a 1145 team score at Tipton as Mt. Vernon joined the league, while Maquoketa and Tipton placed second and third. Benny Leonard of Maquoketa led with 98 for 27 holes, and Ray Burkett of Tipton shot 108 among 90 golfers in the 25th annual event.
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Veterans honored at tournament for 25 year return
Two league members were honored as the only participants who competed in the first tournament 25 years ago and again in this year's event, marking a rare long span of participation.
Ellis Park amateur golf tourney extends qualifying deadline
The Ellis Park Golf Association extended the qualifying deadline to Sunday night to attract more entrants. Pro Art Andrews announced the move on Wednesday. Sgt John Stepanek holds the lowest score at 75, while defending champ Bernie Stieger is entered but not required to qualify. First round pairings for each flight will be listed in next Monday's Gazette. Entry fee is $1.
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Solon 15 Tipton 3 in lopsided baseball win
The Solon baseball team routed Tipton 15 to 3 on Sunday behind a dominant 18 hit attack. Key contributors included solid hitting from Solon’s lineup as the offense produced runs early and often.
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