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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1949

Page

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Major Central M J League Averages AMERICAN

A brief record notes league batting averages for the Major Central and M J League in American play. The entry references team batting stats for the day and includes age or edition notes marked Aus 18. The fragment summarizes a statistical snapshot from the baseball reporting page.

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Santa Clara Sophomore Backs Travel for Summer

Santa Clara's sophomore running backs John Pasco and Abe Dung each traveled 2,600 miles home for the summer. Pasco went to Chicago, Dung to Honolulu.

Santa Clara Calif John Pasco Abe Dung Pasco Chicago Dung Honolulu

Walls Nets a Five Walleyes Limit Under Cedar Rapids Bridges

A Cedar Rapids angler named Walls caught five walleyes in 80 minutes under and between the city bridges. The 18 to 23 inch fish were largely taken on a silver spinner with a black buck-tail, imitating a cricket hatch affecting the river this week.

Walls Cedar Rapids Cedar River Palisades The Conservation Commission Ellis Park

Foul proof paints cut boat drag and speed losses

Marine life fouling reduces boat speeds by up to a quarter, especially against currents. Copper compounds in foul proof paints deter growth, aiding long lasting finishes. Builders use redwood or exterior plywood, with plywood boat scale drawings available free.

Wood pattern wallpapers offered with small charge

Full size patterns suitable for wall decor are sold at a slight price. The note hints that a handy person could craft a usable boat, but emphasizes craftsmanship in high speed boats. It advises buying a quality speed boat or ensuring solid knowledge before attempting.

Hawkeye Cagers Set to Open Drills in October

Iowa City announces 1949 50 basketball schedule with a Dec 1 opener and a Jan 7 conference start at Michigan. Coach Pops Harrison expects early practice around Oct 3 to fit sophomores and integrate graduates such as Charlie Mason and Stan Straatsma, with six major lettermen returning including Wollers Dille Reicks Calsbeek Hays.

Iowa City Hawkeye Charlie Mason Stan Straatsma Harrison Bob Wollers Keokuk Glenn Dille Tulsa Okla Dick Reicks Danbury Franklin Calsbeek Hull Don Hays Des Moines Bob Schulz Davenport Bill Bauer Omaha Neb Herald Greene Jack Miller Lake Park Jack Hargrove

UCLA's Sanders Has Perfect Big 10 Mark

Iowa City article notes UCLA coach Harry Sanders who led UCLA to a flawless Big Ten record as of Sept. 24. It cites his Vanderbilt teams beating Purdue 3-0 in 1941 and 26-0 in 1942 and Northwestern 3-0 in 1947, and records two losses by Iowa to UCLA in 1938 and 1947.

Iowa City Harry Red) Sanders U.C.L.A Iowa Stadium Vanderbilt Purdue Northwestern Iowa Los Angeles

Tipton Gridders Open Drills on Wednesday

Tipton high school football team begins practice Wednesday under coach Truman Manship with required physicals before equipment handout. The Tipton Tigers, in the Wamac conference, have four home games and five road trips on the schedule.

Tipton Tipton High School Truman Manship

City tennis champion Bill Ball tops Cedar Rapids title race

Frank Nye notesBill Ball, winner of the city tennis title, is the sixth to gain a leg toward permanent possession of the trophy amid temper control progress. Other highlights include teen Mary Carole Rankinen as a young city champion and plans for a city tennis class. Dave Danner joins local tennis circles with other newcomers as Cedar Rapids hosts state events.

Mary Carole Rankinen New City Mary Carole Carole Tauber Pat Taft Cedar Rapids Dave Danner Dave The Hawkeyes

Longview Opens At McGregor With Tourney

Golfers in the McGregor area re dedicate the Longview course for a club tournament today. It is the first play since wartime closure. The nine hole layout, redesigned greens, and new clubhouse open to the public.

Mcgregor Longview Arthur Hinsch

Belle Plaine Hosts Montour Tonight

Belle Plaine of the East Central Iowa league hosts Montour tonight at 8 15 p m in a non league baseball attraction.

Belle Plaine Montour Gazette

Cedar Rapids Y To Close for Face-Lifting

The Cedar Rapids Y M C A physical department will close Aug 29 to Sept 6 for a face lifting renovation. The gym health club swimming pool locker room handball courts and workout room will be renovated. Members are invited to report wearing work clothes to assist during the period.

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Postpone Izaak Walton Family Picnic Plans

Linn county chapter of the Izaak Walton league postpones the Sunday August 28 family picnic. Indefinite delay announced by Dr. A. N. Hamiston president as officers cited police concerns as the reason.

Izaak Walton Linn County Izaak Walton League A. N. Hamiston IWL

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