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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
6
In an Eastern league vacation setting on Aug 6 Albany faced Wilkes-Barre with Orrie Arntzen shutting out Albany 2-0 and Dick Rozek shutting out Wilkes-Barre in 11 innings 1-0. Arntzen later beat Scranton 3-1 and Rozek beat Hartford. Arntzen stood 9-3, Rozek 6-13.
The college All Stars named halfback Bob Elliott of Michigan captain for the 15th annual Soldier Field game. Elliott, sidelined by a twisted knee from a Dyche Stadium intra squad clash, is expected to see limited action against the Chicago Cardinals in Friday’s NFL clash rehearsal.
The excerpt lists National League standings with teams like Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Cincinnati and Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh plus results for Tuesday and Wednesday games. It also shows probable pitchers and upcoming games and a separate American League section with Cleveland Detroit New York Washington and others. Minor league or industrial league data from Cedar Rapids appears with teams and schedules.
Five stars advanced to the quarterfinals of the 21st Essex County Women's Tennis Championship at Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts. The No 2 seed Patricia Canning Todd of La Jolla California was to meet Betty Rosenquest of South Orange New Jersey in a third round match postponed by Mrs Todd due to racket arm pains.
President Truman visited Griffith Stadium on Tuesday night to pay tribute to 78 year old Clark C. Griffith. Truman praised Griffith as a founder of the American League and a shining example of what America can produce. Ark Whitehill of Cedar Rapids was among special guests at the game.
U S Sen Ed C Johnson reports Council Bluffs Iowa seeks admission to the Western League should it expand from six to eight teams. Johnson said the city would guarantee a season attendance of 90 000 if accepted into the circuit.
Thousands file past the casket in the rotunda as Ruth’s body lies in state at Yankee Stadium before funeral services at St Patrick’s Cathedral. More than 50 000 viewers pass by, a nightlong vigil ends with open gates and a solemn farewell from friends and fans.
Ruth's death from cancer inspires a fund drive led by Damon Runyon Memorial Cancer Fund. Bob Rees of KPQL Wenatchee plans to appeal to fans at a local game, urging donations to help save lives from cancer.
In San Mateo California Polly Riley defending Trans Mississippi champion from Fort Worth Texas faces rising star Alice Bauer of Long Beach California in the second round of match play. Riley rallied past Bee McWane of Salt Lake City 2 and 1 while Bauer defeated Dorothy Pullman of San Jose 3 and 1.
Tommy Henrich delivered his fourth grand slam of the season to lift the New York Yankees 8-1 over the Washington Senators at Griffith Stadium. The win left New York in fourth place, five games behind the first place Indians who beat the Browns 8-0. Ted Gray earned his third straight win for Detroit as the Tigers downed the White Sox 8-4. Carl Erskine notched his fifth straight victory for Brooklyn in a 10-1 rout of Philadelphia. Johnny Schmitz led Chicago to a 4-2 win over St Louis with Stan Musial and Don Lang homers. Ralph Kiner hit his 11th homer in a 4-3 Pittsburgh win over Cincinnati.
A reader asks if they should drop their burial policy with Kensinger due to cost concerns, weighing personal finances against covering funeral expenses. The note seeks guidance on how to handle life insurance and final arrangements.
The article recalls Gus Schrader’s dethroning as champion in Town events and recounts a tense triple battle featuring John Beck, with a 4-2 score and near playoff implications. Wilson aims to tie Speeder with a key Thursday game, while Beac ks’s performance and forfeit dynamics shape the late-season race.
Cedar Rapids area player Frank Simanovsky along with Ken Champary Bill Brown and Don Harman prepare for a Yankees scout tryout at Branson. Harman has signed and will determine his farm system position next season. Simanovsky recently returned from Cleveland with Cy Slapnicka and has drawn interest from several MLB teams while still weighing college plans.
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