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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1952
Page
6
Sramek's led with a 2,485 high team series and 899 team high. Individual standouts included R. Nievos with 585 in series and 212 for high game. Details show results from the Bowling Parlor City league matchups and top performers.
Chrysler leads with high team series and game 817. T Strasburger posts high individual 566 while J Hodge hits 213. Other lanes show Twin Fevers and United teams among competitors in the bowling event.
Wilson Certified leads Parlor City Thursday with high team series 2708 and team overall 958. J Stanek tops with 236 game and Kroulik 598 series as Eby's and Penick Ford also post notable numbers.
The American Legion league invites eligible bowlers to join. Secretary Gilbert Martin says openings remain and veterans can call Martin at 5621 for 2 1638 to join the league.
Larry Caldwell of Davenport sets a new Cedar Rapids Open 1500 meter record with 22 minutes 31.6 seconds at Ellispool pool. Kio Mana of Des Moines place second. Mana also set a team record in 200 meter freestyle. Ann Cooper Kay Culver Jim Moorman lead multiple events for Cedar Rapids Iowa City team.
Four Cedar Rapids swimmers won two titles each at the Waterloo Open AAU meet. Jim Moorman Kay Culver Ann Cooper and Jean Harper led the winners with top finishes across 12 and under 15 and adult events including sprints relays and medley. Cedar Rapids dominated with multiple podium places across boys and girls events.
Postville league champion Allis Chalmers of Monona defeated Luana 18 to 12 last week to clinch the title. Monona JD 8 and Western Auto also posted scores in a standings update.
The Knights of Columbus bowling league will open Monday night at 8 p.m. in the Bowlium with 14 teams. New officers are Charles Balik president John B Reilly vice president and Walter Kennedy secretary treasurer.
The article discusses bass fishing tactics for fall, live bait in September, and gear tips. It includes a note on Silicote gun coating for firearms, Rock Creek Lake dedication near Kellogg, and farm pond stocking deadlines. It also outlines Iowa pheasant season dates by county and quail season start.
Team tag racing debuts at Ce-Mar Acres Iowa as two three car teams seek to carousel four laps to win. Eight cars prepared with two alternates. Time trials at 7 p m, first race 8 15 p m. Ed Tucker aims for fourth straight 20 lap feature victory. Children under 12 admitted free.
Cedar Rapids swimmers led by Ann Cooper win 12 firsts in 16 events, set three state records, and dominate the meet sponsored by Davenport recreation department. Bob Hahn and Kay Culver among top performers. last year’s champion Clinton absent.
Cherry Burrell defeated Whitey's 7 to 2 in a fast Major Open regular-season game. Loren Van Fossen pitched well for Whitey's, Len Wise hurled for Cherry Burrell, and a six-run rally in the sixth sealed the win as playoff games follow.
Massillon’s Chuck Mather runs a large varsity squad with 80 to 88 players under six assistants. He emphasizes teaching ability, regular evening sessions, and cross coaching across sports. In four years, he’s won 37 games, with many players advancing to colleges like Ohio State and Cornell.
William R. Engeln begins his role as a National League umpire while maintaining work as a clothing salesman during the off season. His dual career reflects early 20th century sports employment practices and umpiring norms.
Chuck Massillon coach discusses missing college offers, the challenge of recruiting out-of-state, and the team’s plan to pass from a run first offense due to a short quarterback. He notes the need for strong line play and hints at Ohio and Pennsylvania connections shaping the season.
Vanya notes that college sports mentorship faces challenges as miners seek guidance. The piece highlights concentrated coaching from figures such as Chuck Mather shaping player development and attitudes within the program.
Boone Iowa The Iowa State High School Athletic Association announced it would double its annual premium contribution to athletic insurance to help meet medical costs for high school athletes. Previously the IHSAA paid 50 cents per insured athlete, totaling about $14,000 a year.
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